Chicken Shack Video Live, 1968

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by lazy poker

You have to remember that this was Stan Webb's band, it's always been - and through all of the band's history he was anxious to be the star of the show. On stage he was only allowing Christine the odd vocal spot to give himself a breather. And considering this short 5-song set (opening up for "The Gun"), I'm sure that it wasn't Christine's decision not to sing but Stan's, being intent to keep the attention solely on himself. He didn't even give her one single solo, and I guess that says it all!

BTW - this was in 1969 (not 68), but "I'd Rather Be Blind" wasn't out yet at the time, so folks didn't know it - let alone expect it.

Sure, yes, I’ve read about her singing when Stan needed a breather or a beer. But it is a little surprising still, considering she had vocal spotlights on both records and the crowd audibly appreciated her in the intro.

She didn’t solo—not surprising. She rarely did with FM, either. But her piano throughout was upfront and center. It’s functioning here in a prominent way. And that is so cool to hear.

[lazy poker]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

Sure, yes, I’ve read about her singing when Stan needed a breather or a beer. But it is a little surprising still, considering she had vocal spotlights on both records and the crowd audibly appreciated her in the intro.

She didn’t solo—not surprising. She rarely did with FM, either. But her piano throughout was upfront and center. It’s functioning here in a prominent way. And that is so cool to hear.

When I came upon that footage some years ago, I was VERY surprised - about both no vocals and solos from Christine, despite the pretty obvious reason. And although I had hoped for a bit more inspired picking by Mr. Webb (something of a rarity) than his usual cheap speed play, I wasn't surprised on that front at all.

On the other hand I was more than glad to witness Chris playing with the Shack, because this 69 performance and the "See See Baby" clip from a 68 "Bouton Rouge" episode seem to be all there is . . . or is there more? In that case please let me know!!!

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by lazy poker

When I came upon that footage some years ago, I was VERY surprised - about both no vocals and solos from Christine, despite the pretty obvious reason. And although I had hoped for a bit more inspired picking by Mr. Webb (something of a rarity) than his usual cheap speed play, I wasn't surprised on that front at all.

On the other hand I was more than glad to witness Chris playing with the Shack, because this 69 performance and the "See See Baby" clip from a 68 "Bouton Rouge" episode seem to be all there is . . . or is there more? In that case please let me know!!!

I have never seen this footage before. We ledgie freaks have been clamoring for more Chicken Shack footage with Christine., so if you know of more, please let us know….

[lazy poker]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

I have never seen this footage before.

I reviewed this footage - although in its original b&w form (which I still prefer) - as early as 2016 in this thread:
https://www.ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/s...ad.php?t=52276
And it was there where we both already discussed matters of Christine's role in Chicken Shack.

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

We ledgie freaks have been clamoring for more Chicken Shack footage with Christine., so if you know of more, please let us know….

I, for one, don't know about more footage being in circulation - sorry!

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by lazy poker

I reviewed this footage - although in its original b&w form (which I still prefer) - as early as 2016 in this thread:
https://www.ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/s...ad.php?t=52276
And it was there where we both already discussed matters of Christine's role in Chicken Shack.



I, for one, don't know about more footage being in circulation - sorry!

I remember that old thread. It started because someone saw “See See Baby.”

Since the footage I posted was referenced by you many years ago, where was it? I’m always on the lookout for pre-Fm Christine footage. So I’m curious where you first saw it…

[lazy poker]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

Since the footage I posted was referenced by you many years ago, where was it? I’m always on the lookout for pre-Fm Christine footage. So I’m curious where you first saw it…

I'm afraid, I can't say anymore for sure. I think I got the original b&w footage in a swap from another collector at that time (2016, I believe it was). In the same form it also appeared a short time later on YT. And as things go on YT - stuff appears and vanishes and reappears . . .

But I'd dug out this info on the material (again I can't recall where I came upon these details): Contrary to what it says elsewhere, it wasn't recorded for "Bouton Rouge", but for a programme called "Forum Musique". A given date of April 26 (1969) is most probably the day of the broadcast, as Christine must've left the band by that time already.