Christine was often overshadowed by Stevie Nicks, but Ms. McVie actually wrote or co-wrote half of Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits...and her beautiful singing voice was just as unique as Stevie's... Each band mate has their own style, but the way this group jelled...the good and bad times they shared...the emotional pain they endured...The music produced as a result cannot be matched, and will live forever...
@@michaelasay8587 I grew up on Fleetwood Mac. It seems surreal to have one of them pass away, regardless of age. They are one of the best bands to ever grace this earthly plane.
i always considered Lindsey to be the heart and sole of FM, having said that i was always a big fan of Christine, much more of a fan of hers than Stevie.
Songbird is one of the few songs that can bring me to tears from the sheer beauty of it. The studio version is impeccable. Songbird is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, imo. RIP Christine.
The studio version was actually recorded onstage at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley Ca. The building was empty. Just her grand piano with a bouquet of roses. Nothing else. She just sat down and sang.
I agree, when I first heard it, felt it was too short so had to listen again and again and again cause it's a beautiful song that you can't get enough. U wait for it to continue and then it ends so you replay it
Songbird was always the last Fleetwood Mac encore, just Christine and her piano. Mick Fleetwood said it best (I'm paraphrasing from memory), "Chris would walk on stage, do Songbird and break every heart in the place". Truer words were never spoken. I was privileged to see her do it twice, and both times I would swear there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Fly free Songbird.
Christine was my favorite member of Fleetwood Mac. To me, she was the most real and down to earth member, a beautiful singer and musician, beautiful soul. RIP
I'll be honest.When I was younger and I heard the news about artists passing away, it hit me, but not nearly as much as it hits me these days. As you get older, you realize life is short and the artists you grew up with are passing and it makes you think about your own mortality. It makes it all the more sad. Fleetwood Mac's album repertoire over the years have some of the best music out there. She will be missed.
JAY would L.U.V. "Homewars Bound" from tha Mac album "Bare Trees" (Google it easily) . A real rocker by CHRISTINE backed by JOHN on bass & MICK on drums. STARTLING GUITAR at outro by fab DANNY KIRWAN ('71?).
AZambri, You hit the nail on the head, these are the people we grew up with as well as listened to, I'm 72 now and will finish my treatment for cancer soon, but I can hear the clock ticking, all the things I wanted to do, I didn't finish that list, and all the mistakes I made, too many to fix, but music is my escape, and Christine Mc Vie and many others like her lifts me up, and puts a smile on my face 😄
I was telling my youngest son that my generation is on the verge of losing a huge number of the musicians and artists that defined and provided the soundtracks of our lives. I’m heartbroken just thinking about it. ❤️😔
I've been thinking that same way. With each passing, part of my youth and younger years fades away with. Each day, embrace it, live it, and love like there's no tomorrow.
RIP Christine...ALWAYS loved her Fleetwood Mac songs more than the others...beautiful voice, she and Stevie Nicks harmonizing was beyond heavenly, and she had an elegant sexiness too
I always found it difficult to not tear up listening to this beautiful song when she was alive! Now... the words take on an even deeper meaning. We all love Stevie Nicks, but Christine McVie carried a level of incredible talent, sophistication and class that set her apart from other music artists. We've lost one of the greatest women in Rock. She will live forever in her music. RIP.
I had the privilege of seeing Christine McVie sing "Songbird" from the front row, about 20 feet away. I was blown away. It was an experience I'll never forget.........ever. Rest well, Christine.
@@lohar8011 Mine was so well worn that it didn't really bother me when I lost it in a move. I never did replace the actual LP, but instead first got it on cassette and now on CD since I no longer have a record player either.
Christine McVie was a huge part of the soundtrack of my youth. You couldn’t turn on the radio in the mid 70’s and not hear Fleetwood Mac. The Rumors album has sold over 40 million albums since it’s release. Not many bands have accomplished that. She was a consummate musician and a very classy lady as well. Rest in peace Christine.
I must admit I overlooked McVie in my youth. Seeing them live I can tell you that I saw grown men in tears when Christian McVie sang Songbird. I made it a point to listen to all her songs after the concert. You Make Lovin Fun and Say That You Love Me have become 2 of my favorite FM songs. But I really like a lot of her songs. She's just as special, talented, and beatiful as Stevie Nicks but in a different way. She's just as important to FM as any other member. It hurt my heart to hear of her passing. 💔 She was almost like FMs secret weapon. Her songwriting, keys, and vocals were often understated. She was not the one demanding attention. She didn't need to be that to make an impact. She was special just being who she was...Fleetwood Macs Songbird.
The voice of an angel. She had such inter confidence. As a founding member of Fleetwood Mac, she could have nixed bring in Stevie and Linsey. She was the lead singer of the group at that time. But she was confident enough, knowing her abilities and talent that she welcomed them with open arms. As a singer, writer and musician, Fleetwood Mac wouldn’t have been Fleetwood Mac without her. Christine McVie, you are loved and you will be missed, that is the best compliment anyone can give.
That was a nice comment except that she wasn't a founding member and has always been one of the lead singer/writers but never the only one. Other than that though, very nice.
@@dggydddy59 Yep, she didn't join FM until 3 years after they'd formed and recorded their first album. The hiring of Buckingham/Nicks was Mick's doing.
Jay & Amber, Other Christine McVie written/sung Fleetwood Mac songs- Everywhere, Little Lies, Say You Love Me, Don’t Stop, Hold Me, You Make Loving Fun. Thanks for doing the tribute to her. RIP Christine McVie.
I really love the songs that were not the big radio hits as well. "Brown Eyes", "Never Forget", Over & Over", "Think About Me" from "Tusk" and some of the really early stuff (pre Buckingham and Nicks). "Come a Little Bit Closer" from "Heroes are Hard to Find", "Believe Me" from "Mystery to Me", "Show Me a Smile" from "Future Games".
@@robmontoya8618Agree that the pre1975 songs need to be heard as much as the more famous era. I'd add "Spare Me a Little of Your Love" (Bare Trees) and "Why" (Mystery to Me).
Christine had such a sweet, gentle soul and that smoooooth voice. Stevie got all the press but Christine stirred the audience every concert. Her songs added so much to their albums. This song was sung at funerals for years. Touching it is now HER goodbye song. “Warm ways” was one of my favorites. 😭🤧🙏❤️
She did and she had to stay up all night playing it so she didnt forget it until she could get into the studio the next day to record it. Songbird was her gift to Fleetwood Mac.
This was the song that often ended the concerts. After the conflict, the noise, the rock. Christine was usually the calm between the storms. Just beautiful, talented, doing her own thing. I cried yesterday when I heard. And then listened to her songs. A few tears; a lot of smiles.
Rumours was a monster album but this song was the one I went back to the most. So simple and so beautiful. Christine was a monumental talent. She is missed.
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Reading the tributes from so many who had the most respect for Christine was so beautiful! Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Lindsay Buckingham, Def Leppard. She was so respected by all who knew her! She will be forever missed, but her music and her talent will live on!
Make no mistake, this is a Fleetwood Mac song (from the iconic Rumours album) though authored and sung by Christine. This is probably her signature song, and the one that closed so many Mac shows over the decades. 💙
🙋♀️ been listening since 1975. Just this morning my dad told me how much he was influenced by them as a younger adult. Each member brings something exquisite to the table, but Songbird is *all* her - she composed the music, wrote the lyrics, played the piano & sang it. Thanks so much for your tribute to the legendary Christine McVie 🎶🕊️
One of the most beautiful songs they ever produced. Sweet dreams, Christine. Your heavenly voice is now where it belongs for eternity. ❤️🌟 Thank you for paying tribute to her today, Jay and Amber. Amber, you get it about how these artists like Christine sang to our souls. I appreciate you.
From the 1977 Rumours album, this beautiful song was written, sung and the piano played by Christine. This was one of 4 songs solely written by Christine on this album. She said this song was about the self sacrifice of true love. Such a perfectly produced record. Christine was a star. 🌟🌟🌟 RIP Beautiful Lady. 💕💕 Great reaction. 😥😥 Thanks for the tribute. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️🇨🇦 🇨🇦
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I am so saddened by the loss of this genius musician. Amber, you mentioned her piano playing. Christine learned to play at the age of 4 and later became classically trained from the age of 11-14. She then started focusing on rock & roll instead. I cried yesterday when I heard about Christine. Now, watching this today has me crying again. I was so lucky to have seen FM in concert and listen to her sing this beautiful song. Her voice is so beautiful. Her and Stevie's voices compliment each others so perfectly. We are going to be losing all of these wonderful older legends! R.I.P Songbird Queen Christine
Songbird was always the final encore song performed when Christine was with Fleetwood Mac. I was blessed to get to attend their last reunion concert, and hear this gorgeous number in person. I never thought I would get to hear her sing this song live. Wow! RIP Christine - you ARE and will always be missed!
Thank you so much. I was so hoping that you would do a tribute to Christine in light of her passing. I was fortunate enough to see her with Fleetwood Mac five or six times and always loved her breathy ethereal vocals. RIP sweet lady and thank you guys again for your thoughtfulness. I think she was great enough to be considered for Female Friday tomorrow as well. She gave us 50+ great years so she is worthy of back to back days.
First person I reached out to when I heard Christine passed was my Mom. She loves Fleetwood Mac. She loves rock n roll… & that has always been our main bond. Forever grateful for these people’s work as it impacts us in SO many ways.
I absolutely love Fleetwood Mac, but I’ve noticed that most of my fav songs are sung by Christine. She may be gone, but we are blessed to still have her here with her music❤
So glad you did this. Songbird is forever my favorite Fleetwood Mac song ever, I always think of my mom. I even tattooed a bird on my arm because I think so often of these lyrics. Although I would have done the 2004 remastered version that was recorded for the quality.
I was saddened by the news of her passing - I felt she was the underrated gem of FM - loved her piano playing, smoky voice, and beautiful lyrics... She truly was a Songbird! 🕊😭 Please check out her other FM songs "You Make Loving Fun" and "Say You Love Me" and her solo hits "Got A Hold On Me" (MY FAVORITE!!!) & "The Challenge" & "Love Will Show Us How" & "I'm The One" - may she rest in peace... (((keep smiling))) 🥰
Love Shines and Mystified are a couple more of Chris songs. I haven't been this emotional over an artists passing in a very long time. I grew up listening to her. Love her always. RIP Songbird
In respect to her voice, song writing and musicianship, she was well named at birth, for she was born "Christine Perfect". R.I.P. to the author so so many beautiful songs.
@@lesleygraham5927 Not quite correct. They both briefly attended the Birmingham and Midland Institute of Music, which was not the schools they attended (Christine was at the Moseley School of Art at the time and Steve was at the Great Barr School) and Christine was five years older. So, not carrying her books home from school, as it was not their schools and they didn't live near each other.
This is the song that was sung at my wife's funeral. She loved this song. Christine McVie died just a few days later. This song brings a flood of memories and tears to my eyes every time I hear it. I miss her so very much...
This song (not a single) came out in 1977. It’s been a part of my life for almost as long as it’s been out. This passing hits particularly hard. She was such a bright and positive person. Even when Stevie and Lindsey were tearing each other new ones on Rumours, Christine kept things positive. Thanks again for honoring her music. :-)
Same. I was 5 when it came out and my parents played the album nonstop. My father had a huge crush on Chris when I was little! FM was such a huge part of my childhood and adulthood. I feel like I’m losing all the inspirational artists of my life, too soon. :(
I always thought Christine was the heart of Fleetwood Mac. As I recently heard Mick Fleetwood say, Christine was a girl from the north country of England and very down-to-earth and unpretentious - which reflects in her music.
Pure class. A piano, a voice like an angel and you could hear a pin drop. She was absolutely captivating. She allowed the others to take center stage but she was the backbone. SO glad I saw them a few times as more of my generation are passing on. RIP to a beautiful & gentle soul.
Her voice was so beautiful and soothing. In my eyes no one member outshone any other. they were all stars and musical geniuses. Christine is irreplaceable. No one else sounds like her and she wrote great songs
I sang this song to my daughters when they were babies. She was such an icon. Love this song so, so much. Thank you for doing this. RIP, Christine McVie 💔
She was always my fave female singer in Fleetwood Mac, while Stevie got all the glory Christine was the heart of the band. You Make Loving Fun is my fave song of hers, but she had so many besides this one even. Hold Me, and Don't Stop, Oh Daddy are others with her on lead vocals. I'm sure I'm missing a bunch of others. OMG she died? How did I not know that? Tragic. I'm so glad I saw her live with Fleetwood Mac. She was really special.
My heart will always ache for the lovely Christine. I've been a fan of Fleetwood Mac since I was 16 years old (1977) and I truly love each member of that band. R.I.P. our beautiful Songbird.
I cried all day! Grew up in the 70's listening to them! Little lies was on rotation constantly in rotation in the 80's! Best song is You make loving fun!
I can't help sobbing listening to this because I have always loved it so much. The albums Fleetwood Mac and Rumors came out when I was in high school and were immediate favorites of all my friends. Christine not only is an amazing talent on the piano and is such a great singer, but she was perhaps the best composer in a band full of amazing composers. On Rumors alone she wrote Songbird, plus also Don't Stop and You Make Loving Fun. I am weeping for her loss now, but I am eternally grateful that her music was a part of my early life and that we will always have it to warm our souls. RIP Christine. You were loved by so many.
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Thanks for paying tribute to her. She sometimes got lost in the shadows in the public eye, but her music, songwriting, and vocals were everything Fteetwood Mac. RIP Girl.
The late great Eva Cassidy performed an absolutely stunning cover version of this song on her "Songbird" album. Hopefully you'll react to it as part of your tribute to Christine McVie. Eva's deeply heartfelt and truly transcendent vocals is simply radiant just like her international hit/cover of "Over The Rainbow".
I love Christine, her voice is a huge part of people of my age lives. Her voice was actually a huge part of Fleetwood Mac. We are going to miss her but her voice will always go on. I truly hope thousands of years from now someone will listen to Rumors.
I hope Christine is always remembered for this wonderful song and wouldn't it be great if she was always referred to as 'Songbird'? What a fantastic musical legacy she left to all of us down the years with 'The Mac' and so many brilliant tracks with her band mates. God rest her dear soul.
Even after knowing this song for YEARS, there is still no way for me to make it through without near bawling. An absolute gem by a severely underrated artist. Thank you for highlighting the talent
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you RSR and Thanks to infinity to Christine McVie (nee Perfect) for sharing your talent and soul with us over many generations, RIP 😢 . ❤❤❤❤
Para mí es la mejor, por su sencillez y profundidad. Recuerdo que una vez vino una amiga a cenar mientras reproducía la gira The Dance. Si sonar Songbird mi amiga rompió en llanto y dijo “me dio pena, a pesar que la canción es simple lo que dice, tiene mucha profundidad.” Jamás olvidaré ese momento. Todos nos quedamos abrazándola. Le tocó tanta la canción que la conmovió. Christine jamás supo esta historia y así deben haber muchas más. Gracias ave cantora. Eres la mejor.
Amber & Jordan, First of all, Rip To Christine McVie!!! One of the founders of Fleetwood Mac. I send my condolences N sympathies to the McVie Fam, To The Band Fleetwood Mac n To All The Fans of Christine McVie & Fleetwood Mac. God Bless The McVie Fam.
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Christine was often overshadowed by Stevie Nicks, but Ms. McVie actually wrote or co-wrote half of Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits...and her beautiful singing voice was just as unique as Stevie's...
Each band mate has their own style, but the way this group jelled...the good and bad times they shared...the emotional pain they endured...The music produced as a result cannot be matched, and will live forever...
Well said
I always preferred her voice to Stevie's
@@tilly9749 Me too...
of all 3 she had the most hits.
I was always considered Christine the George Harrison of Fleetwood Mac.
I'm an old man now and whenever someone like Christine McVie dies a little peace of my youth dies. R.I.P.
I'm 64 now and discovered them about 1974. Been following them ever sense😪💔❤💔💔❤. MY BEST BAND HANDS DOWN.
Christine dying took a piece of my heart.
Old timer
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She had such a beautiful voice and it was a total shock when I heard on the radio that she had passed away . She will never be forgotten.
What?? Are you kidding me. So many of the good ones are being taken way too soon🤦♀️Go fly with the angels dear one💕
A shock? Well she was almost 80. Biden is 80.....hmmmmmm
@@GoodStuffForeverMore she was 79....
@@michaelasay8587 I grew up on Fleetwood Mac. It seems surreal to have one of them pass away, regardless of age. They are one of the best bands to ever grace this earthly plane.
Same.
I always felt Christine McVie was the actual heart & soul of the band. A steady, calming voice amidst the chaos.
She was, she was the anchor between original Fleetwood Mac and current Fleetwood Mac really.
been listening since Buckingham- Nicks and I agree...love them all but she was a serious anchor. Beautiful artist-
i always considered Lindsey to be the heart and sole of FM, having said that i was always a big fan of Christine, much more of a fan of hers than Stevie.
Songbird is one of the few songs that can bring me to tears from the sheer beauty of it. The studio version is impeccable. Songbird is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, imo. RIP Christine.
The studio version is so gorgeous. She it slower and her voice is so angelic. It is perfection.
The studio version was actually recorded onstage at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley Ca. The building was empty. Just her grand piano with a bouquet of roses. Nothing else. She just sat down and sang.
I agree, when I first heard it, felt it was too short so had to listen again and again and again cause it's a beautiful song that you can't get enough. U wait for it to continue and then it ends so you replay it
Yes the studio version is alot better than the live one. Beautiful either way, but the studio version brings tears to my eyes
She was truly loved. She was our SONGBIRD.
I still miss her. Irreplaceable.
Me too. 😢
A giant of music. A beautiful singer, songwriter, musician and soul. Fly to heaven Christine x
And, yet somehow underrated in her lifetime IMHO.
Dans le "Mac ", Stevie Nicks était " adorée "
Christine était ."respectée "
Songbird was always the last Fleetwood Mac encore, just Christine and her piano. Mick Fleetwood said it best (I'm paraphrasing from memory), "Chris would walk on stage, do Songbird and break every heart in the place". Truer words were never spoken. I was privileged to see her do it twice, and both times I would swear there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Fly free Songbird.
Same here saw them twice, and cried every time during this song!
Christine was my favorite member of Fleetwood Mac. To me, she was the most real and down to earth member, a beautiful singer and musician, beautiful soul. RIP
born about 400 yards from my girlfriends house. Small world
I'll be honest.When I was younger and I heard the news about artists passing away, it hit me, but not nearly as much as it hits me these days. As you get older, you realize life is short and the artists you grew up with are passing and it makes you think about your own mortality. It makes it all the more sad. Fleetwood Mac's album repertoire over the years have some of the best music out there. She will be missed.
JAY would L.U.V. "Homewars Bound" from tha Mac album "Bare Trees" (Google it easily) . A real rocker by CHRISTINE backed by JOHN on bass & MICK on drums. STARTLING GUITAR at outro by fab DANNY KIRWAN ('71?).
AZambri, You hit the nail on the head, these are the people we grew up with as well as listened to, I'm 72 now and will finish my treatment for cancer soon, but I can hear the clock ticking, all the things I wanted to do, I didn't finish that list, and all the mistakes I made, too many to fix, but music is my escape, and Christine Mc Vie and many others like her lifts me up, and puts a smile on my face 😄
I was telling my youngest son that my generation is on the verge of losing a huge number of the musicians and artists that defined and provided the soundtracks of our lives. I’m heartbroken just thinking about it. ❤️😔
I've been thinking that same way. With each passing, part of my youth and younger years fades away with. Each day, embrace it, live it, and love like there's no tomorrow.
@@brianmctague5723 Hang in there, man. You have more living to do.
Everywhere…RIP Christine McVie❤😢
I've always preferred Christine McVie's beautiful voice over Stevie Nick's voice. RIP Christine
RIP Christine...ALWAYS loved her Fleetwood Mac songs more than the others...beautiful voice, she and Stevie Nicks harmonizing was beyond heavenly, and she had an elegant sexiness too
I always found it difficult to not tear up listening to this beautiful song when she was alive! Now... the words take on an even deeper meaning. We all love Stevie Nicks, but Christine McVie carried a level of incredible talent, sophistication and class that set her apart from other music artists. We've lost one of the greatest women in Rock. She will live forever in her music. RIP.
This song is utterly beautiful, and an absolute masterclass in both songwriting and singing. Glad you chose this!
I had the privilege of seeing Christine McVie sing "Songbird" from the front row, about 20 feet away. I was blown away. It was an experience I'll never forget.........ever. Rest well, Christine.
RIP Christine McVie. A big part of one of the most iconic bands e-ver!
RIP Christine McVie 💜
Christine McVie is the total package, Songwriter, Musician and Singer. RIP sweet Christine and thank you for being part of the soundtrack of my life.
A quiet, unassuming lady, gifted beyond belief as a singer, keyboard/piano player and songwriter. Gone but never forgotten.
I can still remember when this album came out. The entire LP was a banger. RIP Christine, you will be sorely missed
Rumors album. Still have my original
@@lohar8011 Two copies here. One mine and one my husband had prior to us getting married. We have quite a few duplicates
@@lohar8011 Mine was so well worn that it didn't really bother me when I lost it in a move. I never did replace the actual LP, but instead first got it on cassette and now on CD since I no longer have a record player either.
@@nanner3200 Clearly you were meant for each other!
One of my favorite albums ever.
Yeah, the "Everywhere" song they're using in the commercials right now is Christine on lead vocals. I LOVES me some Christine, forever and always.
Thanks, guys. Needed this tribute to her right now. RIP Christie McVie.
Christine McVie was a huge part of the soundtrack of my youth. You couldn’t turn on the radio in the mid 70’s and not hear Fleetwood Mac. The Rumors album has sold over 40 million albums since it’s release. Not many bands have accomplished that. She was a consummate musician and a very classy lady as well. Rest in peace Christine.
Oh man I’m so totally going to cry. RIP Christine
I must admit I overlooked McVie in my youth. Seeing them live I can tell you that I saw grown men in tears when Christian McVie sang Songbird. I made it a point to listen to all her songs after the concert. You Make Lovin Fun and Say That You Love Me have become 2 of my favorite FM songs. But I really like a lot of her songs. She's just as special, talented, and beatiful as Stevie Nicks but in a different way. She's just as important to FM as any other member. It hurt my heart to hear of her passing. 💔 She was almost like FMs secret weapon. Her songwriting, keys, and vocals were often understated. She was not the one demanding attention. She didn't need to be that to make an impact. She was special just being who she was...Fleetwood Macs Songbird.
The voice of an angel. She had such inter confidence. As a founding member of Fleetwood Mac, she could have nixed bring in Stevie and Linsey. She was the lead singer of the group at that time. But she was confident enough, knowing her abilities and talent that she welcomed them with open arms. As a singer, writer and musician, Fleetwood Mac wouldn’t have been Fleetwood Mac without her. Christine McVie, you are loved and you will be missed, that is the best compliment anyone can give.
That was a nice comment except that she wasn't a founding member and has always been one of the lead singer/writers but never the only one. Other than that though, very nice.
@@dggydddy59 Spot on.
@@dggydddy59 Yep, she didn't join FM until 3 years after they'd formed and recorded their first album.
The hiring of Buckingham/Nicks was Mick's doing.
Love Christine. Not a founding member of this long band which began with Peter Green as a blues band.
Nothing beats the Original studio version she did in the 1977 album Rumours. RIP!
This woman did more for music than anybody could ever know. We lost a true legendary artist this week.
Amen! Yes, she did!
Jay & Amber, Other Christine McVie written/sung Fleetwood Mac songs- Everywhere, Little Lies, Say You Love Me, Don’t Stop, Hold Me, You Make Loving Fun. Thanks for doing the tribute to her. RIP Christine McVie.
I really love the songs that were not the big radio hits as well. "Brown Eyes", "Never Forget", Over & Over", "Think About Me" from "Tusk" and some of the really early stuff (pre Buckingham and Nicks). "Come a Little Bit Closer" from "Heroes are Hard to Find", "Believe Me" from "Mystery to Me", "Show Me a Smile" from "Future Games".
@@robmontoya8618Agree that the pre1975 songs need to be heard as much as the more famous era. I'd add "Spare Me a Little of Your Love" (Bare Trees) and "Why" (Mystery to Me).
@@ChrisW-17 "Bare Trees" was my first Fleetwood Mac album, then "Penguin".
Still have both.
Little Lies is a personal favorite for um 35 years!
Agree on Little Lies!
Christine had such a sweet, gentle soul and that smoooooth voice. Stevie got all the press but Christine stirred the audience every concert. Her songs added so much to their albums. This song was sung at funerals for years. Touching it is now HER goodbye song. “Warm ways” was one of my favorites. 😭🤧🙏❤️
I just read an interview with her and she said she wrote this song in 30 minutes or less….an amazing talent!
I noticed C McV back in the day. She sang a few songs with Fleetwood Mac that were outstanding.
She did and she had to stay up all night playing it so she didnt forget it until she could get into the studio the next day to record it. Songbird was her gift to Fleetwood Mac.
This was the song that often ended the concerts. After the conflict, the noise, the rock. Christine was usually the calm between the storms. Just beautiful, talented, doing her own thing. I cried yesterday when I heard. And then listened to her songs. A few tears; a lot of smiles.
Rumours was a monster album but this song was the one I went back to the most. So simple and so beautiful.
Christine was a monumental talent. She is missed.
That whole album is perfect. I wore my vinyl copy of it out in the 70s.
Nancy Wilson had the perfect analogy yesterday.....Christine was the moon to Stevie's sun
Olivia, Irene, now Christine. My 80s icons are leaving us.... "Got a Hold On Me" and "Love Will Show Us How" are two of Christine's great solo hits.
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Sadly, you can't forget Judith Durham, whose death was largely overlooked following the death of her fellow Aussie, Olivia.
@@bradsullivan2495 Agree Brad
Reading the tributes from so many who had the most respect for Christine was so beautiful! Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Lindsay Buckingham, Def Leppard. She was so respected by all who knew her! She will be forever missed, but her music and her talent will live on!
R.I.P 🙏 to a Beautiful Soul 😢🤓
She had such golden touch on the keys and an angelic voice and a natural gift of lyric writing.....Heaven's choir gained a beautiful soul
One of the most beautiful songs ever written/sang❤RIP Songbird.
Meh. Many of her other songs were much better. I wish they had listened to "Got a Hold on Me".
RIP Christine.....thanks for the music.
Make no mistake, this is a Fleetwood Mac song (from the iconic Rumours album) though authored and sung by Christine. This is probably her signature song, and the one that closed so many Mac shows over the decades.
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Christine McVie's songs are the ones that i like by Fleetwood Mac. RIP
Her best song. RIP Christine.
🙋♀️ been listening since 1975. Just this morning my dad told me how much he was influenced by them as a younger adult. Each member brings something exquisite to the table, but Songbird is *all* her - she composed the music, wrote the lyrics, played the piano & sang it. Thanks so much for your tribute to the legendary Christine McVie 🎶🕊️
Bye Christine and thanks for your part in the amazing music of Fleetwood mac RIP
One of the most beautiful songs they ever produced. Sweet dreams, Christine. Your heavenly voice is now where it belongs for eternity. ❤️🌟 Thank you for paying tribute to her today, Jay and Amber. Amber, you get it about how these artists like Christine sang to our souls. I appreciate you.
From the 1977 Rumours album, this beautiful song was written, sung and the piano played by Christine. This was one of 4 songs solely written by Christine on this album. She said this song was about the self sacrifice of true love. Such a perfectly produced record. Christine was a star. 🌟🌟🌟 RIP Beautiful Lady. 💕💕
Great reaction. 😥😥 Thanks for the tribute. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️🇨🇦 🇨🇦
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The year Rumours was released was the year that I graduated high school. Fleetwood Mac and that album is at the top of my all-time favorite.
@@stevenwoodward5923 Same here. I remember one particular Sunday afternoon riding in my first car listening to Rumors on my cassette player.
‘And I love you, I love you, I love you, like never before.’ That line goes straight through the heart.
I am so saddened by the loss of this genius musician. Amber, you mentioned her piano playing. Christine learned to play at the age of 4 and later became classically trained from the age of 11-14. She then started focusing on rock & roll instead. I cried yesterday when I heard about Christine. Now, watching this today has me crying again. I was so lucky to have seen FM in concert and listen to her sing this beautiful song. Her voice is so beautiful. Her and Stevie's voices compliment each others so perfectly. We are going to be losing all of these wonderful older legends! R.I.P Songbird Queen Christine
The music in heaven must be magnificent. RIP Christine 💔😔
Fly high Songbird. Rest In Peace. One of the most beautiful songs ever written. ❤
Songbird was always the final encore song performed when Christine was with Fleetwood Mac. I was blessed to get to attend their last reunion concert, and hear this gorgeous number in person. I never thought I would get to hear her sing this song live. Wow! RIP Christine - you ARE and will always be missed!
Mick Fleetwood & John McVie would sit on the drum riser while Ms. Perfect would play this at the shows end too . RIP Christine
That great band in heaven just hit the lottery. Rip Cm
Thank you so much. I was so hoping that you would do a tribute to Christine in light of her passing. I was fortunate enough to see her with Fleetwood Mac five or six times and always loved her breathy ethereal vocals. RIP sweet lady and thank you guys again for your thoughtfulness. I think she was great enough to be considered for Female Friday tomorrow as well. She gave us 50+ great years so she is worthy of back to back days.
First person I reached out to when I heard Christine passed was my Mom.
She loves Fleetwood Mac. She loves rock n roll… & that has always been our main bond. Forever grateful for these people’s work as it impacts us in SO many ways.
She is an angel now. 😇 RIP Christine McVie. Thx guys. ❤
I absolutely love Fleetwood Mac, but I’ve noticed that most of my fav songs are sung by Christine. She may be gone, but we are blessed to still have her here with her music❤
Rumors was an album where every song was completely different. This one was like the calm after the storm of Side 1
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Just sitting here listening, the tears are pouring down. I've loved them from the beginning!! RIP sweet songbird!!😥😥💜💜🎵🎼🎶🎸🥁🎹🎙🎧
So glad you did this. Songbird is forever my favorite Fleetwood Mac song ever, I always think of my mom. I even tattooed a bird on my arm because I think so often of these lyrics. Although I would have done the 2004 remastered version that was recorded for the quality.
I was saddened by the news of her passing - I felt she was the underrated gem of FM - loved her piano playing, smoky voice, and beautiful lyrics... She truly was a Songbird! 🕊😭 Please check out her other FM songs "You Make Loving Fun" and "Say You Love Me" and her solo hits "Got A Hold On Me" (MY FAVORITE!!!) & "The Challenge" & "Love Will Show Us How" & "I'm The One" - may she rest in peace... (((keep smiling))) 🥰
Love Shines and Mystified are a couple more of Chris songs. I haven't been this emotional over an artists passing in a very long time. I grew up listening to her. Love her always. RIP Songbird
Such a Talented Lady
In respect to her voice, song writing and musicianship, she was well named at birth, for she was born "Christine Perfect". R.I.P. to the author so so many beautiful songs.
Steve Winwood used to carry her books from school, she was his first crush ❤❤❤ RIP Christie.
@@lesleygraham5927 Not quite correct. They both briefly attended the Birmingham and Midland Institute of Music, which was not the schools they attended (Christine was at the Moseley School of Art at the time and Steve was at the Great Barr School) and Christine was five years older. So, not carrying her books home from school, as it was not their schools and they didn't live near each other.
This is the song that was sung at my wife's funeral. She loved this song. Christine McVie died just a few days later. This song brings a flood of memories and tears to my eyes every time I hear it. I miss her so very much...
RIP Songbird! Fly on...
She was a beautiful angel. Love ya Christine ❤
This song (not a single) came out in 1977.
It’s been a part of my life for almost as long as it’s been out.
This passing hits particularly hard. She was such a bright and positive person. Even when Stevie and Lindsey were tearing each other new ones on Rumours, Christine kept things positive.
Thanks again for honoring her music. :-)
Same. I was 5 when it came out and my parents played the album nonstop. My father had a huge crush on Chris when I was little!
FM was such a huge part of my childhood and adulthood. I feel like I’m losing all the inspirational artists of my life, too soon. :(
the 'behind the scenes' stories from this album are incredible - but it did make it one of the greatest albums of all time
I always thought Christine was the heart of Fleetwood Mac. As I recently heard Mick Fleetwood say, Christine was a girl from the north country of England and very down-to-earth and unpretentious - which reflects in her music.
Songbird was so wonderful. We all love her.
Pure class. A piano, a voice like an angel and you could hear a pin drop. She was absolutely captivating. She allowed the others to take center stage but she was the backbone. SO glad I saw them a few times as more of my generation are passing on. RIP to a beautiful & gentle soul.
Her voice was so beautiful and soothing. In my eyes no one member outshone any other. they were all stars and musical geniuses. Christine is irreplaceable. No one else sounds like her and she wrote great songs
I sang this song to my daughters when they were babies. She was such an icon. Love this song so, so much. Thank you for doing this. RIP, Christine McVie 💔
I listen to this every night as part of my sleep playlist! She is amazing!
She was always my fave female singer in Fleetwood Mac, while Stevie got all the glory Christine was the heart of the band. You Make Loving Fun is my fave song of hers, but she had so many besides this one even. Hold Me, and Don't Stop, Oh Daddy are others with her on lead vocals. I'm sure I'm missing a bunch of others. OMG she died? How did I not know that? Tragic. I'm so glad I saw her live with Fleetwood Mac. She was really special.
My heart broke when I heard Christine McVie had passed. RIP Songbird. 💔
I don't think she ever got the recognition she deserved. Always overshadowed by Stevie Nicks but in my opinion, very underrated.
This is her signature song. Stevie Nicks paid her a beautiful tribute!
R.I.P. 😥 but your music keeps you alive in our hearts and minds!
My heart will always ache for the lovely Christine. I've been a fan of Fleetwood Mac since I was 16 years old (1977) and I truly love each member of that band.
R.I.P. our beautiful Songbird.
RIP Christine
I cried all day! Grew up in the 70's listening to them! Little lies was on rotation constantly in rotation in the 80's! Best song is You make loving fun!
I can't help sobbing listening to this because I have always loved it so much. The albums Fleetwood Mac and Rumors came out when I was in high school and were immediate favorites of all my friends. Christine not only is an amazing talent on the piano and is such a great singer, but she was perhaps the best composer in a band full of amazing composers. On Rumors alone she wrote Songbird, plus also Don't Stop and You Make Loving Fun. I am weeping for her loss now, but I am eternally grateful that her music was a part of my early life and that we will always have it to warm our souls. RIP Christine. You were loved by so many.
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I know it’s an innocent typo. It still made me smile. :-)
@@Uatu-the-Watcher I corrected it, but it was sort of a funny typo. Perhaps a word we need to use more often.
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Christine could put the whole band in tears singing this.
Christine's voice is so soothing and pure. She was such a talent. RIP.
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Thanks for paying tribute to her. She sometimes got lost in the shadows in the public eye, but her music, songwriting, and vocals were everything Fteetwood Mac. RIP Girl.
The late great Eva Cassidy performed an absolutely stunning cover version of this song on her "Songbird" album. Hopefully you'll react to it as part of your tribute to Christine McVie. Eva's deeply heartfelt and truly transcendent vocals is simply radiant just like her international hit/cover of "Over The Rainbow".
I love Christine, her voice is a huge part of people of my age lives. Her voice was actually a huge part of Fleetwood Mac. We are going to miss her but her voice will always go on. I truly hope thousands of years from now someone will listen to Rumors.
when you look at all the songs she wrote for Fleetwood Mac and listen to them, most people realize how great she was
I hope Christine is always remembered for this wonderful song and wouldn't it be great if she was always referred to as 'Songbird'? What a fantastic musical legacy she left to all of us down the years with 'The Mac' and so many brilliant tracks with her band mates. God rest her dear soul.
Christine has always been one of my favorites. R.I.P.
Even after knowing this song for YEARS, there is still no way for me to make it through without near bawling. An absolute gem by a severely underrated artist. Thank you for highlighting the talent
This is a loss that really breaks my heart. This lady was absolutely awesome, and one of a kind.
She was an amazing talent and never felt the need to be in the front drawing attention to her phenomenal talents. She will be dearly missed. ❤️😔
This song is one to induce tears on its own. But now...
R.I.P. Christine. ✌
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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you RSR and Thanks to infinity to Christine McVie (nee Perfect) for sharing your talent and soul with us over many generations, RIP 😢 . ❤❤❤❤
Para mí es la mejor, por su sencillez y profundidad.
Recuerdo que una vez vino una amiga a cenar mientras reproducía la gira The Dance. Si sonar Songbird mi amiga rompió en llanto y dijo “me dio pena, a pesar que la canción es simple lo que dice, tiene mucha profundidad.” Jamás olvidaré ese momento. Todos nos quedamos abrazándola. Le tocó tanta la canción que la conmovió.
Christine jamás supo esta historia y así deben haber muchas más.
Gracias ave cantora. Eres la mejor.
Thank you ❤️
This was written for John, wasn’t it guys?
Amber & Jordan, First of all, Rip To Christine McVie!!! One of the founders of Fleetwood Mac. I send my condolences N sympathies to the McVie Fam, To The Band Fleetwood Mac n To All The Fans of Christine McVie & Fleetwood Mac. God Bless The McVie Fam.
Such a beautiful song, Christine, RIP ❤
Christine is the best singer in Fleetwood Mac, imo. I've always thought so :(
I loved her music and writings. So sad she is gone, but I know she is singing in Heaven!
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