She had such an incredible presence on stage. Whether as the focal point in any moment or in the background of the ensemble… I couldn’t take my eyes off of Christine McVie. It wasn’t ‘flash’ or any sort of ‘front man’ thing. Honestly I can’t adequately describe it. But it was impossible to not notice & feel. The closest I guess I can come to it is - an almost palpable serenity.
Before my mom passed I played some of her favorite songs, Songbird was one of them. Even though my mom was basically catatonic, her fingers moved when Songbird was played. I hope she's listening to it now. Especially since mom's birthday is today. ❤️
Rolling Stone described Christine McVie as the calm eye in the middle of the storm that was the rest of Fleetwood Mac. She was incredibly talented and underrated. Thank you for this touching tribute to an icon.
Christine McVie, was the true heartbeat of Fleetwood Mac. She always seemed to remain above the drama and add a quiet beauty to every album. Like most young men in the late seventies and eighties, I lusted for Stevie Nicks, but my heart longed for Christine. Rest in peace, Songbird, your music has made you immortal.
Stevie is good for backup vocals on songs such as Little Lies but that song and Everywhere are huge examples of Christine’s voice carrying them for the main draw
Thank you for this thoughtful tribute to Christine McVie. At age 70, I still listen to her songs. She was an excellent composer, vocalist and musician. Christine will be missed by Fleetwood Mac fans.
Oh damn, I'm crying again. I am bummed beyond belief at Christine's passing. I was holding out hope of hearing the best lineup of Fleetwood Mac at least one more time live, Songbird gives me chills. We were blessed she shared her gifts with us but I don't care if I sound greedy, I need more! Rest in perfection......Christine Perfect.💜
I'm so glad you're doing a tribute episode for Christine McVie. Fleetwood Mac is, without question, one of my favorite bands of all-time. While Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham dominated the publicity from the media, Chistine was really the heart and soul of the group. She wrote and sang lead on so many of Fleetwood Mac's best and most classic songs From the 70's through the 80's, they had a great 5 consecutive album stretch with Fleetwood Mac, Rumours, Tusk, Mirage, and Tango In The Night with too many terrific songs to name. She was one of the greats and will be very much missed.
@@maxsdad538 Two of the most respected album review sites on the internet are Allmusic and Discog Fever. Allmusic graded Tusk 5 stars and Discog Fever graded Tusk an "A". That proves your statement to be completely false. Maybe you don't think it's a great album but others obviously do (including me). Music is subjective.
To those who loved Christine, 'Don't stop thinking about tomorrow/Don't stop, it'll soon be here/It'll be better than before'. RIP Christine Perfect McVie.
I have the great memory of not only seeing Fleetwood Mac in their peak years, but also having the honor of seeing Christine when she toured that first solo album. Rest in peace, sweet Songbird!
She was by far my favorite in the band. I loved her songs and the way she and Lindsey harmonized together, their voices blended together beautifully. RIP Legend.
I love everything Christine sings! Everything! She has the kind of voice you Never get tired of. She was Fleetwood Macs Beautiful Songbird and she always will be.. RIP Christine, you are Forever missed ❤️
There will never be another Christine McVie she had the extraordinary talent to touch our hearts with her tender and wise voice and without her harmonious voice to blend with Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks it won't be the same without her goodbye to such a beautiful talent she will be greatly missed
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 she also through all of their era's she kept that band together and was such an encouraging presence and supportive to all of her bandmates also I've been delving into the Bob Welch era it's some of her best vocal work especially on come a little closer and why if you've never heard of this era of Fleetwood Mac which is from 1971 to 1974 it's excellent stuff
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 mystery to me, bare trees and future games are my favourites from the Bob Welch era also Christine was very supportive to her bandmates solo work she was a guest vocalist on Lindsey's first solo album and on Bob Welch's solo smash sentimental lady she also guested on former bourgeois taggs vocalist Brent bourgeois's solo album on his cover of the zombies the time of the season and I would love to get my hands on Christine's 1984 solo album it's one of my favourites of the solo Fleetwood Mac efforts
a dear friend of mine passed away this past October, and in my grieving process I was taken back to the songs of my youth that were the background to much of our shared experiences. The Christine McVie songs of 1975 to 1977 were the ones that I longed to hear. So when Christine passed a month after my friend my longing to hear her music was amplified, and I've been binge listening ever since. So thankful for her music! I realize that music and memories often get stored together.
I honestly cried when my husband called me from work to tell me she had passed. I'm still in grief about Queen Elizabeth and losing Christine was just too much. She will be greatly missed.
Christine and John McVie were always in the background in Fleetwood Mac. She was so underrated. But I would say she was the glue that held the Mac together............ Stevie and Lindsey were the drama. Thank You for this touching tribute to the lovely Christine McVie. Well done, Professor. 💙
Same here. she was always my keyboardist/vocalist pick for the 'create a 70s supergroup' game (along with Terry Kath on guitar/vocals, Geddy Lee on bass/vocals, and Phil Collins on drums/vocals).
I remember hearing her voice as a solo for the first time in “Got a Hold on Me” and “Tell Me Lies.” She had this sweet voice that would stop you in your track to pay attention. RIP Christie!❤
Her lovely voice is just one of the many reasons that attracted me to FM. The first time I heard her sing I thought to myself. "Who is that Person with that Beautiful , Distinctive Voice"? And then when I saw her It was Pure Magic. I was hooked from then on. There was just something Special about Christine , one couldn't resist. She really was FM's Songbird and she always will be... Miss U Christine RIP
"Got a Hold on Me" is easily one of my favourite "one hit wonders" of the 1980s...but we all know that Christine was a gold mine. "Songbird" is easily one of my most favourite recordings of all time. May God bless the memory of one of His most beautiful creations.
Christine Always Had A Heart Of Gold ❤️❤️🙏🙏 She Wrote The Most Beautiful Sweet Uplifting Love Songs SO Meaningful 💕💕🙏🙏 Will Always Love Her Beautiful Sweet Loving Legacy ❤️🙏Christine You Will Always Have A Place IN My Heart ❤️❤️🙏🙏 Your Positve & Uplifting Beautiful Muzik Will Live On In My Home & Auto Everyday ❤️❤️🙏🙏 Im In My 70S Now And Have Listened And Loved Christines Love Songs Since The 1970S SHE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN 🌺🍀🌸🏵️🏵️💐💛❤️💙💚🙏🙏💕💕🇺🇸🇩🇪💛❤️💙💚 God Bless All That Loved Beautiful Sweet Christine Anne Perfekt McVie With The Most Beautiful Sweet Heavenly Loving Voice Ever ❤️❤️🙏🙏
With her mom being a healer and her grandfather having been an organist at Westminster Abbey, it seems there is a family history of melding music and spirituality that led Christine to naturally compose such wonderful music. So many of her songs resonate and uplift when you're feeling down.
For me Christine was the voice of Fleetwood Mac. Nothing against Stevie but it's always Christine's magical voice I hear when I think of Fleetwood Mac. Her passing weighs heavy on my heart. She will be missed.
One of the best love song writers in history. You just feel happy and wrapped in love listening to her. The day before her death I was randomly listening to radio in the car and Everywhere came on. Such an underrated song.
Christine may be gone but she'll never be forgotten, a true multi talented artist, great tribute Adam, this is so good it could've been played at her funeral, rip Christine
Stevie Nicks is such a big star that it’s easy to overlook that Christine McVie actually wrote more hits for Fleetwood Mac than Stevie Nicks did. (Stevie Nicks saved a lot of her good songs for her solo career.) McVie’s keyboard playing and ethereal voice were always an important part of their sound. She will be greatly missed.
Difficult to lose these wonderfully talented legends that left an indelible mark on the soundtracks of our lives. Christine was all that and more. The stories about what a special person she was and her generosity of spirit toward others only make the loss more profound. RIP, Christine.
Rest in Heaven Christine. Forever the songbird. Thank you for writing and singing so many songs that can transport me back in time to my younger years. Your physical self my be gone but your spirit will live forever. ❤
She was a steady presence in Fleetwood Mac and had a great sense of melody to go with her talented vocal and songwriting skills. She preferred to stay on the side of the stage, but her songs said it all. You Make Loving Fun is one of the best songs of the '70s and takes me back to being a kid in the late '70s, hearing FM, Eagles, CSN, Bee Gees and Steely Dan. Also, although I think Tango has its flaws, as a 14 year-old, I was entranced enough by Little Lies (song and video) to buy it in the Fall of '87. In the same way that Brian Wilson would play "Be My Baby" over and over again, that was me and "Little Lies" in 1987. Great song and I feel lucky to have seen Fleetwood Mac on the reunion tour at MSG in October 2014. The music will live on!
@@ProfessorofRock All of the singles are great, and every Christine song on the album is cool, but there are some flaws for me. I love a lot of Lindsey's studio tricks and innovations on the album, but that cheesy low voice on "Family Man" almost ruins the track for me. I also don't care for "Welcome to the Room Sara...", "When I See You Again" or the rhythm-heavy title track. Also, doesn't "You and I" sound like a cousin of Macca's "Wonderful Christmastime"? Have a great weekend!
Fleetwood Mac are my all time favourite band, no question. The music, the lineup, the talent just takes #1 spot for me. But it's what talent each individual brought to the group... especially Christine McVie. Someone who when I found out she died, I cried my eyes out. Her music meant the absolute world. Isn't it Midnight is my favourite song of hers. Songbird will always have a place in my heart as it was the song I chose to be played at my mum's funeral ♥️ you will be missed Christine, fly high darling xx
So many wonderful songs and memories. "Think About Me," "Say You Love Me," "Over My Head," "You Make Loving Fun," "Don't Stop," and "Songbird." And don't forget the little gem "Never Forget" from Tusk. Thank you, Christine. Rest in peace songbird.
I have had the IMMENSE pleasure of seeing Fleetwood Mac live and listening to Ms. McVie sing Songbird at the end of the show was the absolute pinnacle of a phenomenal set by the band. Just a single spot on her while she sang her song and, MY GOD, how beautiful that song truly is. She was part of the soundtrack of my life and she will remain a part of the soundtrack of my life. RIP Christine McVie. Gone way too soon but never to be forgotten!
I watched Christine McVie from the front row of the Beacon theater NYC , early 1980's . It was this concert that I learned what is meant by "professional musician" . The quality of her voice , her sublime skill at playing piano and her song craft all came together to enrapture and lift my young spirit with a new sublime awareness of life , of myself. She ended the night with Songbird -( "And the songbirds are singing, like they know the score. And I love you, I love you, I love you, like never before. And I wish you all the love in the world. But most of all, I wish it from myself.") And as she ended the song at that point , an audience member shouted " we love you Christie " And the audience cheered. My memory of a beautiful soul who shared her gift that I still hold # RIP Christie
I would call her misty-voiced. I was first introduced to Christine McVie when she sang “Over My Head,” on the radio. I’d heard of Fleetwood Mac from radio ads when they played at The Cellar Door, here in DC. She had the best voice of the group, and she’ll be missed. Edit: I forgot to say that FM is the only group I ever saw in concert more than once, 79 and 2003 and the 03 concert sounded better than the 79, if you can believe that.
I AGREE! Check out Nicky Holland. She had songs in the film "My Best Friend's Wedding". She also recorded and toured with Tears For Fears as a background singer and keyboard player. Nicky Holland has recorded 2 or 3 albums to my knowledge. The self titled debut is great. "Ladykiller" the single was my introduction to her solo work.
"This One Hurts..." Amen to that! For some reason, McVie's death hit me even harder that Eddie Van Halen's and Neal Peart's. Only Freddie Mercury's was as devastating. I only got to see her once, a few years ago w/ Lindsey Buckingham. What a magical night!
I still remember the moment I heard Songbird when I was 17. One of the only moments a song has ever grabbed me like that. 35 years ago driving to Estes Park, CO. I was a hair metal band fan and it just stunned me. I asked my cousin who it was. He said "Christine McVie from Fleetwood Mac". I thought to myself "ok, I like Fleetwood Mac now"
Was so sad to hear of her sudden death last week. Always thought she was not featured enough in the group and that her voice was lovely. Thanks for the tribute, Prof.
I've said it before, if you weren't doing this, you should've been a poet, professor. Beautiful tribute to a true legend whose music is an indelible part of the soundtrack of our lives. The tears flowed for this loss. I knew your tribute was coming. Thank you for bringing it to us so quickly.
Several weeks ago I started listening to her songs. Then the news broke she was gone. Such a wonderful voice. We have the music forever, thank you Christine.
Oh, damn! The track at 1:50 has been one of my favorites throughout my life.. I love that song, every time I'd hear it on the radio I'd turn it up. RIP Christine McVie.
You know, everyone talks about Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham as vocalists (and they have some great performances), but first you find out that Christine McVie also sang lead vocals, and then you realize that she sang them on some of their greatest songs. Her voice is just the most beautiful alto in popular music, just utterly pure.
Song bird and You make loving fun are probably my 2 most favorite songs of Christie. Fleetwood Mac, what a phenomenal band with an all cast of talented members. Her songs will live on forever.
Truly a heartfelt tribute. Her voice and talents were immense, her passing was a shock to my whole family. She gave so much to her fans and the band. She had a soulfull warmth to her voice that had a calming and relaxing effect on you. Her legacy as musician and her songs will live on as one of the best soundtracks of my life. RIP, Christie.
Tango in the Night was and is a masterpiece from start to finish. I played it for the rest of 87 great year. Still my favorite FM album by far, play it to this day.
An absolute beautiful tribute to our songbird, Christine would be touched by your words I even got a little teary eyed. She always believed in love and hope it comes out in so many of her songs. Could not agree with you more about Everywhere too. Fantastic job professor so many things I didn't know about my favorite Fleetwood Mac member and one of my favorite solo artists. Rest in Peace Christine we all love you and your music meant so much in our lifes ❤
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I have always preferred her voice over Nicks because it is softer. You wrote and sang some fantastic songs. It is sad yes she is the Songbird
I fell in love with Christine when I heard her in Chicken Shack - “I’d Rather Go Blind” She sounded so honest, her heart was bleeding Her keyboard talent was a bonus
I was around 9 when Rumours came out & of course my sister, who is 4 years older than me) got the album but I stole it every chance I got. First time I heard Songbird, I cried. I didn't know why, but I did. To this day, it still makes me cry but now I understand why. Rest in peace, you beautiful singer, songwriter & soul.
I just realized that my favorite singer in Fleetwood Mac was Christine. The opening to Little Lies has been stuck in my head for as long as I can remember. It was not words alone but how she sang and conveyed them. If I could turn the page In time, then I'd rearrange just a day or two Close my, Close my, Close my eyes But I couldn't find a way So I'll settle for one day to believe in you Tell me, Tell me, Tell me lies RIP Legend
She will be missed but let's be grateful for her contributions to popular music in our lifetime. True icon in her own right. I thought it was very fitting she reached the top ten with over my head.
You can take me to paradise.....my God that voice! I'm pretty sure that was my reaction the first time I heard Christine's voice. I saw the news feed on my phone and just from the headline I knew. This may be the saddest I ever felt about a musician passing. Funny though that I thought Perfect was a stage name or a record company creation and not her real name. It took me this long and her passing to learn this. Thank you Professor; your eloquence was befitting this wonderful person and artist.
