Fleetwood Mac 1974-10-24 Riverside Theater, Milwaukee,WI

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

Wow!!! that' was so much better than the Box Set show!!!

I immediately sent it to Tony. I think Tony fainted.

DougL what a treat. I can't thank you enough.

I did faint. And then I revived myself long enough to convert the audio to an MP3 and I've been playing it ever since. Thank you, Doug!

A few of observations: Christine's piano playing really comes through here. Bad Loser sounds terrific and jazzy and sexy, in large part because of the piano part. Did you notice, too, that she's playing the Oh Well guitar riff on the keys? That's very cool. The effect is bluesy but also kinda' afro-cuban sounding. Night Watch was a treat--and a surprise. The crowd went nuts after I'd Rather Go Blind. The opening number, Coming Home, is a ballsy way to introduce a show. It's so eerie, atmospheric, and moody. One might expect an all-out rocker that says "We're here!" But the fact that they went with Coming Home says a lot about their musical integrity and their willingness to experiment.

I don't think I ever need to hear Rattlesnake Shake again my life and I'd be happy.

Thankfully, we get the full Bermuda Triangle, WITH piano solo. I am so effing pissed that the one-minute piano solo mid-way through that song was dropped from the recent rerelease of the Record Plant Show. Why? It's tasteful, sexy, and effective. So annoying. I was really looking forward to blasting the FULL remastered live Bermuda Triangle in my car but without the piano solo, it feels like a hollow victory.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

I did faint. And then I revived myself long enough to convert the audio to an MP3 and I've been playing it ever since. Thank you, Doug!

A few of observations: Christine's piano playing really comes through here. Bad Loser sounds terrific and jazzy and sexy, in large part because of the piano part. Did you notice, too, that she's playing the Oh Well guitar riff on the keys? That's very cool. The effect is bluesy but also kinda' afro-cuban sounding. Night Watch was a treat--and a surprise. The crowd went nuts after I'd Rather Go Blind. The opening number, Coming Home, is a ballsy way to introduce a show. It's so eerie, atmospheric, and moody. One might expect an all-out rocker that says "We're here!" But the fact that they went with Coming Home says a lot about their musical integrity and their willingness to experiment.

I don't think I ever need to hear Rattlesnake Shake again my life and I'd be happy.

Thankfully, we get the full Bermuda Triangle, WITH piano solo. I am so effing pissed that the one-minute piano solo mid-way through that song was dropped from the recent rerelease of the Record Plant Show. Why? It's tasteful, sexy, and effective. So annoying. I was really looking forward to blasting the FULL remastered live Bermuda Triangle in my car but without the piano solo, it feels like a hollow victory.

Your avatar is very appropriate. Loved enjoying that with you! What a treat.

[blinker12]

It kinda surprises me they didn’t play more from “Heroes” at these 1974 shows!

[On Ice]

They did play 4 songs from Heroes, but could have used another Christine song- they obviously were looking for a hit in the title track but perhaps by this time they knew the song wasn't getting much traction. But Come a Little Bit Closer I think could've been every bit as much of a show stopper as Why, and who knows, maybe word of mouth would've brought this amazing song to the masses? Surprised the BN version didn't remake it on the White Album.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by On Ice

They did play 4 songs from Heroes, but could have used another Christine song- they obviously were looking for a hit in the title track but perhaps by this time they knew the song wasn't getting much traction. But Come a Little Bit Closer I think could've been every bit as much of a show stopper as Why, and who knows, maybe word of mouth would've brought this amazing song to the masses?

Agreed. I think FM was in a unique position for the '74 tour. They needed to promote their new record. But they also needed establish that they were the REAL FM, which required them to delve a lot into their back catalogue. They also were probably eager to promote some of the material from Mystery, which never got a full-tour promotion.

[blinker12]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

Agreed. I think FM was in a unique position for the '74 tour. They needed to promote their new record. But they also needed establish that they were the REAL FM, which required them to delve a lot into their back catalogue. They also were probably eager to promote some of the material from Mystery, which never got a full-tour promotion.

That's interesting; I hadn't thought about the fact that they hadn't had a chance to properly promote "Mystery."

Yeah, I think what I'm truly missing is another of Christine's songs from "Heroes." Those four songs are one of my favorite sets from her on any FM album.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by blinker12

That's interesting; I hadn't thought about the fact that they hadn't had a chance to properly promote "Mystery."

Yeah, I think what I'm truly missing is another of Christine's songs from "Heroes." Those four songs are one of my favorite sets from her on any FM album.

Strangely, I forgot they didn't really promote Mystery either. Agreed, by Heroes, Christine's song were fantastic. The title track is not lazy songwriting by any stretch.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by blinker12

It kinda surprises me they didn’t play more from “Heroes” at these 1974 shows!

That crowd is fantastic, isn't it?! I love how they keep screaming things out.

[GJK]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

That crowd is fantastic, isn't it?! I love how they keep screaming things out.

Except for that annoying dumbass who wouldn't stop shouting "Oh well!!!"

Apart from that; great concert!

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by GJK

Except for that annoying dumbass who wouldn't stop shouting "Oh well!!!"

Apart from that; great concert!

Yea, someone gets a little much. But I'd rather have that than the sterile environment.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by GJK

Except for that annoying dumbass who wouldn't stop shouting "Oh well!!!"

Apart from that; great concert!

“Oh Well” was Fleetwood Mac’s “Taking Care of Business.” I think it may have been the same guy who was screaming “Christine! Christine McVie!” in the earlier parts of the concert....!