McVie's bass has to be one of THE most iconic bass line's of all time. And the thing about Lindsey is there is NO ONE that plays a guitar like he does. It's absolutely sheer brilliance how he does it. It's extraordinary. The complimentary action between both of them here is epic.
Lindsey has always been one of my favorite guitarists I love the way he Works himself into a frenzy as the song builds he leads with his emotion in his playing and singing he's a good performer to emulate if you're playing live a shy dude with tons of presence and a totally unique picking style
I've been a fan since '70 and followed the band thru it all. Sound City movie had the best quote of the Buckingham/Nicks era: John: We're closer to being a Blues band. Producer dude (sorry): This is closer to the bank.
@@vmat1000 Don't apologize. Being a producer is a good thing 😁😁😁 There's a lot of Peter Green fans out there that still say that Fleetwood era is the best.
Wanted to add 2 points. Lindsey himself has said many times that Fleetwood Mac was a puppy on recordings , but turned into a pitbull on stage. Having seen the band live 7 times I have witnessed this tornadic energy of his being unleashed on stage. It is truly something to behold. Glad I've got tickets to see him solo in October. Second point is funny. I read an Instagram post from some young man that stated, "The reason I thought I couldn't play Never Going Back Again is that it has 2 guitars. Turns out it's one and I'm not Lindsey Buckingham."
For sure ... he was as dynamic a guitarist on stage as any I ever saw (there are many I haven't seen). Angus Young is certainly active, Prince was a great showman, Hendrix has showy moments (yeah ... saw him), Townsend, Morello is surprisingly flashy, ... but Buckingham was at least their equal in owning the stage visually as well as sonically. He seemed very athletic (as did Prince - less so Townsend, although his moves are iconic). Just glad to see someone remark about his stagemanship.
My wife and I saw Fleetwood Mac about three years ago and Lindsey Buckingham really shines in a live context. On record, he only plays what's need for the song when it comes to lead guitar, often underplaying. His finger picking for rhythm work is top notch both live and on recordings.
I was never into the music style of Fleetwood Mac, so I never paid attention to his playing. I saw their comeback concert on tv and was blown away! All finger picked, WOW. A GREAT guitar player.
Fil, you're "spot on" in your analysis of Lindsey in that he is , in my opinion as well unfortunately, one of the most talented and underrated guitarists and vocalists of our time. Thank you for acknowledging this, and thank you for all of your videos. Very insightful and educational. I'm a drummer, but appreciate your analysis of guitar work as well. Also love your covers and music as well. Always have loved the 80s metal, which I think your music sounds much like. Thank you for keeping it alive! ROCK!
I just seen your recent Big Love By Lindsey, and you mentioned more Mac, I rushed to this, Its so easy for people to rag that they sold out after Stevie and Lindsey joined . They were no long er blues. Or better yet they are Pop music, that is crap. They are straight up rock. Lindsey plays his ass off. The bass line is perfect. And the voices of Lindsey and Stevie were meant and are still meant to harmonize the way the do. Sadly they may never again. Mick is a beast and Christine is an angel on keyboards her version of Song bird, makes me cry. This is an awesome band thank you for the shout out. I can watch old performances all the way up to the dance. You should watch Silver Springs from The Dance concert. watching the long played out never ending emotion between them as she sings to him and his guitar sings for her. Thanks Fil!!!! OUTSTANDING CHOICE!!!
I've always hated how much drugs took over the entire '79/'80 tour. However, it always amazed me that no matter how bad drugs took over on that tour, they were all musically so on and tight. The first live album I ever bought was Fleetwood Mac Live in 1981 when I was just 13 and I have always felt it has the absolute BEST "I'm So Afraid" solo. It's the solo that convinced me that Lindsey was underrated and use that very version as an argument breaker.
This song brings back a lot of my yesterday's !!!! Lindsey Buckingham is honestly so great, he's envolvement in Fleetwood Mac I believe gave the band such a lift it was incredible!! Not forgetting the brilliance of John Mcvie, Mick Fleetwood , Chrissy Mcvie and Stevie Nicks!!!! The Rumours album is one of the greatest album ever!!!! Great vid Fil!!!!
Lindsey is a very good guitar player!! Just pick up the DVD The Dance, the whole thing is excellent but he plays solo on 2 songs and the intensity and level of playing is off the charts! Rock on Batman!
Another great analysis Fil. You're definitely correct about LB being underrated. Earlier I watched the Allman Bros in NYC 2009 with Trucks, Haynes and Eric Clapton playing 'In memory of Elizabeth Reed" Each guitarist took a turn and each played a blazing solo. I know you've already covered those 3 but as I was watching I thought what a great performance it would be for you to cover.
Buckingham isn't underrated among guitar players. What he does is appreciated among the folks who play guitar for a living, even though most people may not see or understand how distinctive his style is. It is interesting to compare his style with that of Mark Knopfler, another renowned fingerpicker.
I've always loved Fleetwood Mac, in its many guises. Lindsey is a great guitarist, you really should listen to the Buckingham Nicks album, it's one of my favourite albums of all time.
Lindsey is even more awesome live! And it's so interesting that he often keeps the heel of his hand down on the guitar, but he is still able to move his fingers so fast- that's hard to do!
I'm glad Stevie Nick's had a fit and made sure Lindsey was fired. Now we truly know that Lindsey Buckingham was Fleetwood Mac. We also get to see what a guitar extraordinaire Lindsey is.
Lindsey was underrated as a guitarist. He continuously played the parts of at least two people throughout his career with Fleetwood Mac. Sad to see that he will be missing on the upcoming tour. Will miss his vocals.
This band always stood out to me as unique. There was a sound they created not just through the vocals but each instrument. They make you stop and listen. Always thought that but, as usual, you help educate me on the why. I’m beginning to think I deserve college credits from listening to your channel. Thanks.
Feels good to listen to this recognition of Lindsey Buckingham's abilities, both as a guitar player and as a terrific singer as well. And I myself feel confirmed in my opinion that LB is much of a musician for musicians. You will hear no special effects, no pyro technics, no salto mortale, no shredding notes in tiny particles, just contributing all his skills "to the bigger picture", as he himself told us in some other video. Call it underrated - I call it misunderstood.
LOVE THIS, Fil -- wow, it's just mind-bending from beginning to end -- just an unmatched ensemble of incredible musicianship, all around! I think Fleetwood Mac's live performances were better than their studio recordings, by far! "The Dance" from 1997, is one of my favorite Mac live albums -- it just lifts you up into a sound cloud of melody & doesn't let you go until the last note is played!☄🎶 Seeing them in concert is an experience one never forgets... Thank you Fil -- you beam when you watch Lindsey Graham -- must be so satisfying to see & hear musicians who have such an unmistakable love & respect for their craft, as well as their audience! Great analysis, as always! From Harlem, New York -- rock! ✌🏼💖🎶🎵
I would have never guessed that Lindsey was a finger style player. Such a great album. Thanks for checking this one out Fil, I now can listen to this entire album with a new perspective. Peace!
Simply one of the great songs, bands what a legacy, real music, true artists fabulous material from early blues driven through to more bluesy rock content, long may they continue
He's incredible WITH Fleetwood Mac. His solo career's not reached them anyway. Then, it should to be considered in the moment our opinions are expressed. Fleetwood Mac is Great as a GROUP, a synergyc Group. By himself LB can be catalogued as a talent, a workaholic talent, a virtuoso if you want, but only with FM he display his talent at higher levels. Don't forget it.
Great review of a great and very underrated guitarist! He's got many fantastic parts worth looking at across 30 or 40 years of material. My favorite is the extended intro that goes into "Monday Morning" from their 1980 live album, Fleetwood Mac Live. Its an amazing showcase of his talent which shows his fusion of rock, country and blues elements. I had a guitar teacher break it down for me when I was first learning guitar 30 years ago, and we both had a great time trading those licks. Check it out! Cheers!
Underrated indeed but Lindsey has shown throughout the years till present that he lets the fans & music lovers enjoy his unique playing,phrasing solos on every aspect of the guitar..almost like seducing the guitar but in The same time giving us an eargasm🎶🎶Thanks for posting👍🏼
Fleetwood Mac, I feel like I grew up with them. Everybody liked (loved) this band. Favorite Lindsey Buckingham song "Bleed to Love Her". There is a video here on RUclips from perhaps 2014 where Lindsey does an interview at USC (that "Tusk" USC connection was setup by Mick Fleetwood). Well, at the middle of the interview Lindsey plays/sings "Bleed to Love Her, very beautiful song. Thanks Fil
I prefer Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac but the Buckingham Nicks era songs sure are fun, and it's so nostalgic every time I hear them. Love the discussion about stand-alone bass lines! Another great video
He definitely does. John Stewart of the Kingston Trio and writer of Daydream Believer, said Lindsey plays banjo lines on some songs. And Stewart should know.
Great analysis!!! So wish you could have done it in the 1982 Mirage tour performance. That’s such excellent sound and video. Either way, I’m a huge fan of their live clips, especially, and I always appreciate your notes. Rock!
Another great analysis Fil! I have always loved Lindsey Buckingham's playing and Fleetwood Mac. He is a very under rated player. My husband always laughs at me but is proud at the same time for me having a good ear. I guess I just absorbed a lot with listening to him for 30 years play guitar. I guess there's not a lot of women out there that love listening to guitar like I do. lol
Phil again listening to your explanations and observations are so well described, and you rarely repeat yourself. And it's great to hear someone like you who can appreciate shredders and can appreciate like the opposite of shredders with like Lindsey's melodic simple and emotionally felt solos, and for you to be able to verbalized both extremes is respectable and without me trying to repeat myself, lol REFRESHING...your analysis of all these types if music is something most would read in music magazines as professional music reviews! Great job again Phil and so far I've agreed totally with every single comment and observation you made !!!
Couldn't agree more about Lindsey being underrated, as much as I love Peter Green Lindsey is a great guitarist as well. There's a clip of Fleetwood Mac doing Rhiannon in 1976 that perfectly illustrates all the points you made (and with better sound quality :p). There's another great solo from Lindsey, superb bass and a fantastic vocal performance from Stevie channelling her inner Janis Joplin at the end. It can be found here ruclips.net/video/py3w5fttedA/видео.html Keep up the good work, Fil.
I believe on that particular video , Mick once remarked watching SN do that was akin to an Exorcism, something along those lines ,just a very emotional outpouring on her part... super, super performance !
It’s so sad to see how Christine’s work is just ignored ☹️ she’s literally the mind behind tons of their hits yet no one gives her the credit she deserves. I love all of them tho lol but I just think she’s very underrated 😕
Love Stevie's English Barrister wig hairstyle. I was not a huge fan of this version of the band but recognize the talents involved. I am more a Peter Green/Jeremy Spencer/Danny Kirwin era guy. Great analysis Fil. As usual.
He is also a producer, and if you listen to the layering on their super pop albums it is really masterful. I had a hard time listening to them in their heyday as they were in a music world I wanted nothing to do with, but as time separates them from context, I find them more and more interesting, and despite the gloss, they could be pretty ferocious..
Always adored FM. Actually some of my very fav songs, so much that Gold Dust Woman and Dreams are actually 2 that I personally recorded..... beautiful, beautiful harmonies and magic did these people create!!!
"The Chain" has been and has remained my all time favorite Fleetwood Mac song! 1979 ~ The year I graduated high school! Wish I had made one of their shows, in person.
Great analysis Fil, give a look at Lindsey doing Big Love, solo, (not just the guitar solo, but I mean him on his own) and holy smokes is that one amazing fingerpicked tune.
Nice find, Fil. FM fan for years. Lindsey's a monster player. Fave tracks would be I'm So Afraid, Tango In The Night and the sweet Hold Me. Yin and Yang here ;) I wonder how the current tour is doing?
Phil, they did The Dance Tour in 1997. The official video on the Fleetwood Mac channel for The Chain is live from this tour. It has excellent audio & you can see Lindsay's guitar playing. Even if you do not react to it, you may want to take a listen to it.
I prefer the 1982 Mirage Tour performance. That is available as well and a more authentic performance. I liked The Dance but it seemed more choreographed and put together for television. The 1982 performance is in your face Fleetwood Mac. All the power, their interpersonal relationships with one another, the musical perfection, the spontaneity is all being displayed here on stage. They are interacting with each other onstage what they can't do offstage. Look at the interaction between Nicks and Buckingham during Sister Of The Moon. Remember their relationship had crumbled at this point in time. It's real life drama on stage as they continue to deliver incredibly musically. I'm So Afraid is so powerful. It's my favorite Mac song and this is my favorite version to date of it. Amazing!
Lindsey Buckingham is such an amazing guitarist, for sure. I saw him with Fleetwood Mac, live in 2014. Sadly, Lindsey Buckingham is no longer in Fleetwood Mac. I've been a fan of Fleetwood Mac for a long time. Great video and analysis. Cheers Fil!
Totally agree with you concerning the role of the bass. The bass re-invented - done by Chris Squire (of Yes). With Chris Squire a bass is also a solo instrument. re: The Fish.
Nice to hear you mention the bassline. Songs like this support, what I have always believed. You don't have to be a virtuoso on the bass to stand out and create a memorable perfomance . Nice melodic bass lines and catchy bass hooks will stay with the audience for a long time. It doesn't matter how simple the part. Paul McCartney was the master of melodic bass line. The two bass players for The Pretenders were good examples of hook masters. There are a handful of Pretenders songs, where you can instantly recognize the song, just by the bass hook. I call bass players like that, "scene stealers". The band is saying, "Hey man, that sounds pretty good. Play that part again. It goes good with the melody". Meanwhile, the bass player is thinking, "You're damn right it does! Fools! I just stole your stupid little song about your boring ex-girlfriend. Now my plans are complete. Muahahaha!"
His solo at the end of "I'm So Afraid" would have been a great example of Buckingham's work. Any good quality bootleg video from their 2014-2015 tour would do, when he was really on fire doing that song.
Love this & can't believe I didn't find it before?! Fil's so right~ Lindsey's been highly underrated both as a guitarist & vocalist. I'm a huge fan of Lindsey's FM material & his solo work. I'm a big fan of Stevie's as well. Biggest mistake Fleetwood Mac made was firing Lindsey. He's such an integral part of the band... No one can replace him & why, at this point in the band's career, would they want *THAT* to be part of their legacy? Their story?! It just seems so sad to me, after all they've been through together! Smh
I’ve seen them 3 times...wow...love their music...Lindsay had a self style of playing as well as a custom made guitar...he was a hand finger picker...notice he’s got the capo up a few frets...some times Stevie had trouble hitting the notes...I love this transition...I can hum it in my head...
went to this restaurant on Maui called Fleetwood's had no idea it was Mic Fleetwood's restaurant just didn't put 2 and 2 together that is until there he was the titan himself having dinner with Peter Fonda no less great chance meeting ...hahaha
Re the bass line, yeah it's a great one growling in the dark with a life of its own. And Geddy Lee was inspired by Jethro Tull, who did heaps of songs with great, standout basslines as well. The psychedelic To Cry You a Song, and the rustic blues of Back to the Family with Tull's great bassist, Glen Cornick and lead guitarist, Martin Barre, are a couple of top examples!
Having seen Fleetwood Mac live at least a dozen times and Lindsey solo shows over the last 30 odd years I can honestly say that the highlight for me is "I'm So Afraid" May I suggest you take a look at the Mirage version from 1982 or The Dance version from 1997. I'm curious on your take of this. New subcriber btw :)
Just found this. You seem to be unaware that Christine mcvie is rounding the sound with her keyboards. She was a master at keeping her tones almost under the radar, but she fills in on a lot of songs.
McVie's bass has to be one of THE most iconic bass line's of all time. And the thing about Lindsey is there is NO ONE that plays a guitar like he does. It's absolutely sheer brilliance how he does it. It's extraordinary. The complimentary action between both of them here is epic.
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@@daviddrennon4089 Yeah, no.
Derek Trucks plays a lot like Lyndsay. Go check him out sometime with Tedeski/Trucks Band. Very similar style of playing
Lindsey is a fabulous musician. Thanks so much for the great analysis Fil.
No problem!
Sandra Roberts He is and also underrated terribly.
Lindsey has always been one of my favorite guitarists I love the way he Works himself into a frenzy as the song builds he leads with his emotion in his playing and singing he's a good performer to emulate if you're playing live a shy dude with tons of presence and a totally unique picking style
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Probably going to get bashed for saying this, but Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham were the best thing that happened to Fleetwood Mac commercially.
Adrian Lee I agree with you. It's also like when Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman join yes it changed everything
I've been a fan since '70 and followed the band thru it all. Sound City movie had the best quote of the Buckingham/Nicks era:
John: We're closer to being a Blues band.
Producer dude (sorry): This is closer to the bank.
It’s like when Steve Perry joined Journey.... the hits happen and the wallets get fat, nothing wrong with that!
I think that's probably a fair statement.
@@vmat1000 Don't apologize. Being a producer is a good thing 😁😁😁
There's a lot of Peter Green fans out there that still say that Fleetwood era is the best.
Wanted to add 2 points. Lindsey himself has said many times that Fleetwood Mac was a puppy on recordings , but turned into a pitbull on stage. Having seen the band live 7 times I have witnessed this tornadic energy of his being unleashed on stage. It is truly something to behold. Glad I've got tickets to see him solo in October.
Second point is funny. I read an Instagram post from some young man that stated, "The reason I thought I couldn't play Never Going Back Again is that it has 2 guitars. Turns out it's one and I'm not Lindsey Buckingham."
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For sure ... he was as dynamic a guitarist on stage as any I ever saw (there are many I haven't seen). Angus Young is certainly active, Prince was a great showman, Hendrix has showy moments (yeah ... saw him), Townsend, Morello is surprisingly flashy, ... but Buckingham was at least their equal in owning the stage visually as well as sonically. He seemed very athletic (as did Prince - less so Townsend, although his moves are iconic).
Just glad to see someone remark about his stagemanship.
Kind of like how they had to get 2 guitarists to replace him when they fired him before the 2018 tour.
Lindsey Buckingham is a true artist who developed his own way of playing by thinking “out-of-the-box!” His musical talent is sooooo apparent! 👍🏻🎸🎼
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Love Lindsey's style of playing and unmistakable voice- one of the best!
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My wife and I saw Fleetwood Mac about three years ago and Lindsey Buckingham really shines in a live context. On record, he only plays what's need for the song when it comes to lead guitar, often underplaying. His finger picking for rhythm work is top notch both live and on recordings.
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I was never into the music style of Fleetwood Mac, so I never paid attention to his playing. I saw their comeback concert on tv and was blown away! All finger picked, WOW. A GREAT guitar player.
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Fil, you're "spot on" in your analysis of Lindsey in that he is , in my opinion as well unfortunately, one of the most talented and underrated guitarists and vocalists of our time. Thank you for acknowledging this, and thank you for all of your videos. Very insightful and educational. I'm a drummer, but appreciate your analysis of guitar work as well.
Also love your covers and music as well. Always have loved the 80s metal, which I think your music sounds much like. Thank you for keeping it alive!
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I just seen your recent Big Love By Lindsey, and you mentioned more Mac, I rushed to this, Its so easy for people to rag that they sold out after Stevie and Lindsey joined . They were no long er blues. Or better yet they are Pop music, that is crap. They are straight up rock. Lindsey plays his ass off. The bass line is perfect. And the voices of Lindsey and Stevie were meant and are still meant to harmonize the way the do. Sadly they may never again. Mick is a beast and Christine is an angel on keyboards her version of Song bird, makes me cry. This is an awesome band thank you for the shout out. I can watch old performances all the way up to the dance. You should watch Silver Springs from The Dance concert. watching the long played out never ending emotion between them as she sings to him and his guitar sings for her. Thanks Fil!!!! OUTSTANDING CHOICE!!!
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I agree.
Lindsey is one of the best finger pickers ever. He can and does lead and rhythm as well as singing. So underrated.
I've always hated how much drugs took over the entire '79/'80 tour. However, it always amazed me that no matter how bad drugs took over on that tour, they were all musically so on and tight. The first live album I ever bought was Fleetwood Mac Live in 1981 when I was just 13 and I have always felt it has the absolute BEST "I'm So Afraid" solo. It's the solo that convinced me that Lindsey was underrated and use that very version as an argument breaker.
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The stars truly aligned when this 5 got together, honesty , creativity, artistry , emotion , wow ! Thank you for reviewing, and thank you FWM 💚
Lindsay is working his arse off. He is brilliant. Love him. Thank you for talking about how he is underated as a guitarist and vocalist.
This song brings back a lot of my yesterday's !!!! Lindsey Buckingham is honestly so great, he's envolvement in Fleetwood Mac I believe gave the band such a lift it was incredible!! Not forgetting the brilliance of John Mcvie, Mick Fleetwood , Chrissy Mcvie and Stevie Nicks!!!! The Rumours album is one of the greatest album ever!!!! Great vid Fil!!!!
Amen! Thanks!
Agreed!
Lindsey is a very good guitar player!! Just pick up the DVD The Dance, the whole thing is excellent but he plays solo on 2 songs and the intensity and level of playing is off the charts!
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Will do Robin! 🤘
Another great analysis Fil.
You're definitely correct about LB being underrated.
Earlier I watched the Allman Bros in NYC 2009 with Trucks, Haynes and Eric Clapton playing 'In memory of Elizabeth Reed"
Each guitarist took a turn and each played a blazing solo. I know you've already covered those 3 but as I was watching I thought what a great performance it would be for you to cover.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Buckingham isn't underrated among guitar players. What he does is appreciated among the folks who play guitar for a living, even though most people may not see or understand how distinctive his style is. It is interesting to compare his style with that of Mark Knopfler, another renowned fingerpicker.
That building of Fleetwood and John McVie lead to Lindsey Buckingham, which led to an incredible sound.
I've always loved Fleetwood Mac, in its many guises. Lindsey is a great guitarist, you really should listen to the Buckingham Nicks album, it's one of my favourite albums of all time.
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Gordy N , AMEN!!!!!
Love that album!
Buckingham/Nicks is BY FAR one of the best LPs ever made......it s musical perfection
Lindsey is even more awesome live! And it's so interesting that he often keeps the heel of his hand down on the guitar, but he is still able to move his fingers so fast- that's hard to do!
Never mind that L.B. was underrated as a guitarist(ONE OF THE GREATEST,)but his vocals were so damn SPECIAL,GIVE THIS DUDE HIS DUE!
I'm glad Stevie Nick's had a fit and made sure Lindsey was fired. Now we truly know that Lindsey Buckingham was Fleetwood Mac. We also get to see what a guitar extraordinaire Lindsey is.
BBC Formula One intro for about 25 years right here... still gives me goosebumps every time that first bass note slides in...
Yes, he was (is) underrated and always has been. Thank you for giving him his due♥!!!
Lindsey was underrated as a guitarist. He continuously played the parts of at least two people throughout his career with Fleetwood Mac. Sad to see that he will be missing on the upcoming tour. Will miss his vocals.
Yeah its a real shame!
You could never do too many Lindsey Buckingham videos. There is so much to say about his incredible gifts
Well done again Fil. When it comes down to analysis you are fast becoming the MAN.
Haha thanks!
😂😂He did "National Lampoon Vacation_ Holiday Road." 😂😂
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Which is actually an extremely catchy tune. Something today's crop of pop songwriters seem utterly incapable of putting out.
This band always stood out to me as unique. There was a sound they created not just through the vocals but each instrument. They make you stop and listen. Always thought that but, as usual, you help educate me on the why. I’m beginning to think I deserve college credits from listening to your channel. Thanks.
Feels good to listen to this recognition of Lindsey Buckingham's abilities, both as a guitar player and as a terrific singer as well. And I myself feel confirmed in my opinion that LB is much of a musician for musicians. You will hear no special effects, no pyro technics, no salto mortale, no shredding notes in tiny particles, just contributing all his skills "to the bigger picture", as he himself told us in some other video. Call it underrated - I call it misunderstood.
LOVE THIS, Fil -- wow, it's just mind-bending from beginning to end -- just an unmatched ensemble of incredible musicianship, all around! I think Fleetwood Mac's live performances were better than their studio recordings, by far! "The Dance" from 1997, is one of my favorite Mac live albums -- it just lifts you up into a sound cloud of melody & doesn't let you go until the last note is played!☄🎶 Seeing them in concert is an experience one never forgets...
Thank you Fil -- you beam when you watch Lindsey Graham -- must be so satisfying to see & hear musicians who have such an unmistakable love & respect for their craft, as well as their audience! Great analysis, as always!
From Harlem, New York -- rock! ✌🏼💖🎶🎵
I would have never guessed that Lindsey was a finger style player. Such a great album. Thanks for checking this one out Fil, I now can listen to this entire album with a new perspective. Peace!
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I saw a small hall show of Lindsay's band on PBS, it made me realize that about 90% of the Mac sound of that era came from him.
Simply one of the great songs, bands what a legacy, real music, true artists fabulous material from early blues driven through to more bluesy rock content, long may they continue
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He's incredible WITH Fleetwood Mac. His solo career's not reached them anyway. Then, it should to be considered in the moment our opinions are expressed. Fleetwood Mac is Great as a GROUP, a synergyc Group. By himself LB can be catalogued as a talent, a workaholic talent, a virtuoso if you want, but only with FM he display his talent at higher levels. Don't forget it.
Great review of a great and very underrated guitarist! He's got many fantastic parts worth looking at across 30 or 40 years of material. My favorite is the extended intro that goes into "Monday Morning" from their 1980 live album, Fleetwood Mac Live. Its an amazing showcase of his talent which shows his fusion of rock, country and blues elements. I had a guitar teacher break it down for me when I was first learning guitar 30 years ago, and we both had a great time trading those licks. Check it out! Cheers!
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Nobody uses their right hand like Lindsey. Unique and difficult to copy well.
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Underrated indeed but Lindsey has shown throughout the years till present that he lets the fans & music lovers enjoy his unique playing,phrasing solos on every aspect of the guitar..almost like seducing the guitar but in The same time giving us an eargasm🎶🎶Thanks for posting👍🏼
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Underrated in deed. Love the solo in Gypsy and what a jam Never goin Back Again is.
I have always thought and said that Lindsey is very underated. Love watching him play.
Fleetwood Mac, I feel like I grew up with them. Everybody liked (loved) this band. Favorite Lindsey Buckingham song "Bleed to Love Her". There is a video here on RUclips from perhaps 2014 where Lindsey does an interview at USC (that "Tusk" USC connection was setup by Mick Fleetwood). Well, at the middle of the interview Lindsey plays/sings "Bleed to Love Her, very beautiful song. Thanks Fil
I prefer Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac but the Buckingham Nicks era songs sure are fun, and it's so nostalgic every time I hear them. Love the discussion about stand-alone bass lines! Another great video
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I've heard another musician say that the reason why Lindsey is so unique (and easy to recognize) is that he plays the guitar more like a banjo.
He definitely does. John Stewart of the Kingston Trio and writer of Daydream Believer, said Lindsey plays banjo lines on some songs. And Stewart should know.
You save me sooo much time scouring the tube. TY, FIL.
Mick Fleetwood's eyes haunt my DREAMS. Between him, Stevie and Lindsey the band had all kinds of crazy.
You've got to see their live performance of Go Your Own Way in Japan 77
Great analysis!!! So wish you could have done it in the 1982 Mirage tour performance. That’s such excellent sound and video. Either way, I’m a huge fan of their live clips, especially, and I always appreciate your notes. Rock!
Another great analysis Fil! I have always loved Lindsey Buckingham's playing and Fleetwood Mac. He is a very under rated player. My husband always laughs at me but is proud at the same time for me having a good ear. I guess I just absorbed a lot with listening to him for 30 years play guitar. I guess there's not a lot of women out there that love listening to guitar like I do. lol
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Phil again listening to your explanations and observations are so well described, and you rarely repeat yourself. And it's great to hear someone like you who can appreciate shredders and can appreciate like the opposite of shredders with like Lindsey's melodic simple and emotionally felt solos, and for you to be able to verbalized both extremes is respectable and without me trying to repeat myself, lol
REFRESHING...your analysis of all these types if music is something most would read in music magazines as professional music reviews! Great job again Phil and so far I've agreed totally with every single comment and observation you made !!!
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Think you should highlight Lindsey’s playing on Big Love from The Dance, I think people’s jaws dropped honestly after that performance
Couldn't agree more about Lindsey being underrated, as much as I love Peter Green Lindsey is a great guitarist as well. There's a clip of Fleetwood Mac doing Rhiannon in 1976 that perfectly illustrates all the points you made (and with better sound quality :p). There's another great solo from Lindsey, superb bass and a fantastic vocal performance from Stevie channelling her inner Janis Joplin at the end. It can be found here ruclips.net/video/py3w5fttedA/видео.html
Keep up the good work, Fil.
Thanks Steve!
I believe on that particular video , Mick once remarked watching SN do that was akin to an Exorcism, something along those lines ,just a very emotional outpouring on her part... super, super performance !
Love watching Mick's face. Great stuff
As usual, another great assessment and breakdown of a solo! I really appreciate your commentary on RUclips.
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Check out Mick Fleetwood's blues band before the Mac. Bloody awesome. One of my fave bands
That crowd noise though. Sounds like Beatlemania!
I know! It almost sounds overdubbed! 😅
My fav song of theirs. Interesting perspective. You’re really helping me understand musicians’ hard work. Huge THANK YOU! Lodie
Outstanding band, great analysis. Thanks.
That crowd is going absolutly mental!
Haha yeah suspiciously so! 😂
It’s so sad to see how Christine’s work is just ignored ☹️ she’s literally the mind behind tons of their hits yet no one gives her the credit she deserves. I love all of them tho lol but I just think she’s very underrated 😕
Too true.
Love Stevie's English Barrister wig hairstyle. I was not a huge fan of this version of the band but recognize the talents involved. I am more a Peter Green/Jeremy Spencer/Danny Kirwin era guy. Great analysis Fil. As usual.
Superb talent. Excellent review my friend! Thanks!😎🎼🎶🎵
He is also a producer, and if you listen to the layering on their super pop albums it is really masterful. I had a hard time listening to them in their heyday as they were in a music world I wanted nothing to do with, but as time separates them from context, I find them more and more interesting, and despite the gloss, they could be pretty ferocious..
Always adored FM. Actually some of my very fav songs, so much that Gold Dust Woman and Dreams are actually 2 that I personally recorded..... beautiful, beautiful harmonies and magic did these people create!!!
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"The Chain" has been and has remained my all time favorite Fleetwood Mac song! 1979 ~ The year I graduated high school! Wish I had made one of their shows, in person.
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Great analysis Fil, give a look at Lindsey doing Big Love, solo, (not just the guitar solo, but I mean him on his own) and holy smokes is that one amazing fingerpicked tune.
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Omgaawd. I just noticed you hit 30k subs ! Congrats Fil!!!!
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Nice find, Fil. FM fan for years. Lindsey's a monster player. Fave tracks would be I'm So Afraid, Tango In The Night and the sweet Hold Me. Yin and Yang here ;) I wonder how the current tour is doing?
Yeah hopefully they're getting on! 😅
Buckingham Nicks, Lets NOT Forget LONG DISTANCE WINNER. Phil , You really need to hear that song. Class of it's own!!!!
Phil, they did The Dance Tour in 1997. The official video on the Fleetwood Mac channel for The Chain is live from this tour. It has excellent audio & you can see Lindsay's guitar playing. Even if you do not react to it, you may want to take a listen to it.
I prefer the 1982 Mirage Tour performance. That is available as well and a more authentic performance. I liked The Dance but it seemed more choreographed and put together for television. The 1982 performance is in your face Fleetwood Mac. All the power, their interpersonal relationships with one another, the musical perfection, the spontaneity is all being displayed here on stage. They are interacting with each other onstage what they can't do offstage. Look at the interaction between Nicks and Buckingham during Sister Of The Moon. Remember their relationship had crumbled at this point in time. It's real life drama on stage as they continue to deliver incredibly musically. I'm So Afraid is so powerful. It's my favorite Mac song and this is my favorite version to date of it. Amazing!
"The Dance" reunion concert dvd is sick! Highly recommended.
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It’s awesome
Lindsey Buckingham is such an amazing guitarist, for sure. I saw him with Fleetwood Mac, live in 2014. Sadly, Lindsey Buckingham is no longer in Fleetwood Mac. I've been a fan of Fleetwood Mac for a long time. Great video and analysis. Cheers Fil!
Yeah it's a great shame.
Mick Fleetwood's face during that part of the song says it all!
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The first 2 albums with Lindsay & Stevie are brilliant.
Totally agree with you concerning the role of the bass.
The bass re-invented - done by Chris Squire (of Yes).
With Chris Squire a bass is also a solo instrument.
re: The Fish.
Wow he was excellent . Very passionate . This kind of rock makes it classic .
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Please do Fleetwood Mac Big Love from the dance. It really shows Lindsay's skills
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Appreciate you breaking it all down, your advice helps me to pay even closer attention to Finer Things that I wasn't quite catching.
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A great all around musician, vocals, guitars and song writing skills!
Nice to hear you mention the bassline. Songs like this support, what I have always believed. You don't have to be a virtuoso on the bass to stand out and create a memorable perfomance . Nice melodic bass lines and catchy bass hooks will stay with the audience for a long time. It doesn't matter how simple the part. Paul McCartney was the master of melodic bass line. The two bass players for The Pretenders were good examples of hook masters. There are a handful of Pretenders songs, where you can instantly recognize the song, just by the bass hook. I call bass players like that, "scene stealers". The band is saying, "Hey man, that sounds pretty good. Play that part again. It goes good with the melody". Meanwhile, the bass player is thinking, "You're damn right it does! Fools! I just stole your stupid little song about your boring ex-girlfriend. Now my plans are complete. Muahahaha!"
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More amazing analysis from Fil! Super cool song!
One of my all-time favorite songs!
Stevie looks at Lyndsy like hey! I'm singing here too! Yeah the bass really leads you right in....🙂
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His solo at the end of "I'm So Afraid" would have been a great example of Buckingham's work. Any good quality bootleg video from their 2014-2015 tour would do, when he was really on fire doing that song.
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It is also displayed on the 1982 Mirage Tour which is available in its entirety for viewing. Better than The Dance.
Love this & can't believe I didn't find it before?! Fil's so right~ Lindsey's been highly underrated both as a guitarist & vocalist.
I'm a huge fan of Lindsey's FM material & his solo work. I'm a big fan of Stevie's as well.
Biggest mistake Fleetwood Mac made was firing Lindsey. He's such an integral part of the band... No one can replace him & why, at this point in the band's career, would they want *THAT* to be part of their legacy? Their story?!
It just seems so sad to me, after all they've been through together! Smh
Lindsey is Fleetwood Mac in my eyes.
This song is so full of despair and anger
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I’ve seen them 3 times...wow...love their music...Lindsay had a self style of playing as well as a custom made guitar...he was a hand finger picker...notice he’s got the capo up a few frets...some times Stevie had trouble hitting the notes...I love this transition...I can hum it in my head...
went to this restaurant on Maui called Fleetwood's had no idea it was Mic Fleetwood's restaurant just didn't put 2 and 2 together that is until there he was the titan himself having dinner with Peter Fonda no less great chance meeting ...hahaha
Haha awesome!
And it’s not a show off thing, it makes sense in the song and drives it forward. He was very talented.
think the dance video shows how well he plays. love this song ! the bass is brilliant!
Long-time Fleetwood Mac fan. Lindsey was and is an incredible guitarist.
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Check out the song by Fleetwood Mac called "I'm So Afraid"
Thanks for the suggestion!
Re the bass line, yeah it's a great one growling in the dark with a life of its own. And Geddy Lee was inspired by Jethro Tull, who did heaps of songs with great, standout basslines as well. The psychedelic To Cry You a Song, and the rustic blues of Back to the Family with Tull's great bassist, Glen Cornick and lead guitarist, Martin Barre, are a couple of top examples!
Having seen Fleetwood Mac live at least a dozen times and Lindsey solo shows over the last 30 odd years I can honestly say that the highlight for me is "I'm So Afraid" May I suggest you take a look at the Mirage version from 1982 or The Dance version from 1997. I'm curious on your take of this. New subcriber btw :)
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YES, YES, YES!!!! It is my favorite documented recording of Mac.
YES. YES, YES!!!! My favorite documented recording of MAC. I'M SO AFRAID in particular. And available for visual viewing.
Here in the USA we really didn't know much 'bout FM until Lindsey and Stevie joined and they started writing and producing hit songs and albums.
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i like your channel ....thanx
Just found this. You seem to be unaware that Christine mcvie is rounding the sound with her keyboards. She was a master at keeping her tones almost under the radar, but she fills in on a lot of songs.
Lindsey created the musical magic of FM and brought out the best of the rest musically
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Great band recorded or in a live show. Huge talent all around.
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Excellent band man. I loved playing that song...Mick is in the Zone, well they all are...
I've said that for years he has been unrated,TY😁
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