British guitarist reacts to one of Fleetwood Mac's most ICONIC solo's!
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Tonight I'm taking a look at Lindsey Buckingham rocking out with Fleetwood Mac!
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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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Derek Trucks
@@daviddrennon4089 Yeah, no.
Derek Trucks plays a lot like Lyndsay. Go check him out sometime with Tedeski/Trucks Band. Very similar style of playing
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.
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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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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Lindsey is a fabulous musician. Thanks so much for the great analysis Fil.
No problem!
Sandra Roberts He is and also underrated terribly.
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.
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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Love Lindsey's style of playing and unmistakable voice- one of the best!
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Lindsey is one of the best finger pickers ever. He can and does lead and rhythm as well as singing. So underrated.
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 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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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.
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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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.
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.
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
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!
Rock on Batman!
Will do Robin! 🤘
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!
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!
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!
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.
😂😂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.
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.
That building of Fleetwood and John McVie lead to Lindsey Buckingham, which led to an incredible sound.
Well done again Fil. When it comes down to analysis you are fast becoming the MAN.
Haha 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.
You could never do too many Lindsey Buckingham videos. There is so much to say about his incredible gifts
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! ✌🏼💖🎶🎵
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.
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!
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 have always thought and said that Lindsey is very underated. Love watching him play.
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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Mick Fleetwood's eyes haunt my DREAMS. Between him, Stevie and Lindsey the band had all kinds of crazy.
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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Yes, he was (is) underrated and always has been. Thank you for giving him his due♥!!!
Nobody uses their right hand like Lindsey. Unique and difficult to copy well.
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Lindsey is incredible!
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.
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👍🏼
Amen! No problem!
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..
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.
Stevie looks at Lyndsy like hey! I'm singing here too! Yeah the bass really leads you right in....🙂
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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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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.
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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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.
BBC Formula One intro for about 25 years right here... still gives me goosebumps every time that first bass note slides in...
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 !
As usual, another great assessment and breakdown of a solo! I really appreciate your commentary on RUclips.
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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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You save me sooo much time scouring the tube. TY, FIL.
You've got to see their live performance of Go Your Own Way in Japan 77
The first 2 albums with Lindsey & Stevie are brilliant.
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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
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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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.
Underrated in deed. Love the solo in Gypsy and what a jam Never goin Back Again is.
Mick Fleetwood's face during that part of the song says it all!
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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!
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.
Think you should highlight Lindsey’s playing on Big Love from The Dance, I think people’s jaws dropped honestly after that performance
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!!!!
That crowd is going absolutly mental!
Haha yeah suspiciously so! 😂
Love watching Mick's face. Great stuff
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!
Please do Fleetwood Mac Big Love from the dance. It really shows Lindsay's skills
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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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Outstanding band, great analysis. Thanks.
Superb talent. Excellent review my friend! Thanks!😎🎼🎶🎵
Lindsey says he can't play with a pick because he feels disconnected from the instrument, I agree I also play lead with my thumb and with a pick. The pick makes for more precision
but with my thumb I feel more connected, a love hate relationship with the pick, both methods have their pluses and minuses. Thanks Fil
Yeah certainly there have been some awesome lead players who do away with the pick altogether!
The ability to express the feeling of each note is all within the aspect of timing. And whether it is comedy, acting, or playing music timing is absolutely everything but the sad truth is it cannot be taught it has to be something you are born with. My sister used to play the piano and though she could technically play each note, as it was written, you would recognize the song but because she didn't have the innate sense of timing every tune she played sounded totally wooden. Great speakers are also experts in timing because they just don't talk words they will punch out a word to give it some power while carrying others for maximum sentimental effect. They will use their voices in a similar fashion to singers in that they will lower their voices to impress upon you a feeling of intimacy pulling you in by making you feel that the message is just for you. Then, after a pause they will slowly begin to raise their voices until, in the end, they are belting out a phrase declaring that the whole world deserves to know; again just like a great singer who will carry a note to project the feeling they are trying to portray on to their audience. I don't know if you have heard Martin Luther King's speech I have a Dream but check it out because it is, in the vein that I am talking, probably the greatest speech (politics aside) ever given. If you listen you can hear the old Gospel music as he speaks it is quite amazing. Lastly, if you listen very carefully you will notice that very happy people also have a sing-song quality to their voices; it is easily recognizable in 4 and 5-year-olds when they are happily chirping away with their chipmunk voices.
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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.
And it’s not a show off thing, it makes sense in the song and drives it forward. He was very talented.
Mick Fleetwood at 4:46 looking like he's seen some things.
That crowd noise though. Sounds like Beatlemania!
I know! It almost sounds overdubbed! 😅
I saw FM in Montreal a few years ago and Christine McVie wasn't there unfortunately, however, it gave Lindsay more time to shine and he did.
My fav song of theirs. Interesting perspective. You’re really helping me understand musicians’ hard work. Huge THANK YOU! Lodie
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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Wow he was excellent . Very passionate . This kind of rock makes it classic .
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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
Long-time Fleetwood Mac fan. Lindsey was and is an incredible guitarist.
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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...
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.
"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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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!
Check out Mick Fleetwood's blues band before the Mac. Bloody awesome. One of my fave bands
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.
I don't play guitar, I know nothing about playing one. But one thing I DO KNOW is Lindsey is the best there is - He has a charismatic personality,, FM is dead without him. He's awe-inspiring!!
Omgaawd. I just noticed you hit 30k subs ! Congrats Fil!!!!
Thanks Gwen!
More amazing analysis from Fil! Super cool song!
One day I realized that I liked the tune Monday Morning. Started looking into playing it.
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"The Dance" reunion concert dvd is sick! Highly recommended.
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It’s awesome
Appreciate you breaking it all down, your advice helps me to pay even closer attention to Finer Things that I wasn't quite catching.
Thanks Greg!
Lindsey created the musical magic of FM and brought out the best of the rest musically
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I know you've done a lot of Queen videos, but have you even listened to the song '39? What Brian May does in the intro of that song still blows my mind, so simple and yet so cool. Also Rocky Mountain Way by Joe Walsh is amazing! Love your channel
Thanks! I did Joe with Rocky Mountain Way this week! 🤘
you should've done Go your own way when he goes off at the end with his solo. amazing guitarist
There are so few 5 tool players in any form of music. Songwriter, singer, guitar master, studio engineer, and overall captivating entertainer. He is one of the best, most underrated musicians in all of music. Glad he is finally getting some recognition.
Yeah! Also nowadays with RUclips you can add in video editor and cameraman into the mix! 😂