Spare Me A Little

[Macfan4life]

Love this. The music, the harmonies and the pictures are awesome!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVU5...CCnh-QoFo9eUVw

[SteveMacD]

My favorite version is from Seattle, 1972. Danny Kirwan was a monster on it.

[Macfan4life]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

My favorite version is from Seattle, 1972. Danny Kirwan was a monster on it.

Is there a version here or on youtube?

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by Macfan4life

Is there a version here or on youtube?

Here it is.

[Macfan4life]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

Here it is.

Oh YES that IS a much better version. Even though the harmonies are wonderful the song flows better with no backing vocals. The guitar work is much more crafty too. Thanks for posting this treat!
Recently on one of those Red Beard interviews Lindsey opened up about playing these old Mac songs in the old days. He never liked to play them and it made him feel like he was in a cover band playing night clubs.

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by Macfan4life

Oh YES that IS a much better version. Even though the harmonies are wonderful the song flows better with no backing vocals. The guitar work is much more crafty too. Thanks for posting this treat
Recently on one of those Red Beard interviews Lindsey opened up about playing these old Mac songs in the old days. He never liked to play them and it made him feel like he was in a cover band playing night clubs

Imagine how Mick and John felt doing DYLMDA, Crystal, Frozen Love, Stand Back, HAEWFY, and Go Insane.

[FuzzyPlum]

Both of these versions are missing the word 'bit'. Neither of them sound quite right as I sing along with them in my head. On record I imagine its Bob Welch who sings 'Just a little bit' in the background in response to 'Spare me a little'. Wonder why he isn't singing backing vocals live.

[aleuzzi]

I love Kirwan's guitar in the Seattle version, but Christine's voice at this time was a bit rough.

My favorite version of the song are the 1974 performances. Welch plays the parts really well. And Christine sounds amazing.

Here's an example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQtdzI1aMxc