Celebrating Christine McVie...The Soul of Fleetwood Mac! | Professor Of Rock
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- A tribute to the beautiful Christine McVie...She was the endearing “secret weapon” of the brilliant, yet treacherous supergroup Fleetwood …the enchanting songstress that illuminated natural beauty with a quiet, unpretentious confidence. Her bluesy, angelic voice mesmerized us, and the sincerity of her music inspired us with some of the greatest songs of the rock era… Like Everywhere, Don’t Stop, You Make Loving Fun, Little Lies, Songbird, Hold Me and her solo hit Got A Hold on Me… She was so underrated especially on Fleetwood Mac’s monumental album “Rumors”.
She was truly a remarkable artist. It’’s a tribute to the precious legacy of the world’s songbird…next…on Professor of Rock.
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She was called “the songbird” for her velvety, soulful voice. Just like the beautiful sound of a Nightingale at sunrise, the heavens opened, and the world came to a standstill when Christine McVie sang. When she joined her ex-husband John McVie to be a member of Fleetwood Mac, she was called the “secret weapon” of the emerging super group. Fans that were smitten by her voice before ’The Mac’ knew her by her birth name….Christine Perfect. A name enshrined in destiny to become one of the most beloved vocalists of the Rock Era.
Christine Perfect came from a musical & spiritual family. Her father, Cyril Perfect, was a concert violinist, and her mother, Beatrice Perfect, was a psychic faith healer. Christine began playing in duos and bands with other college students. She played the bass for the Rhythm & Blues outfit Sounds of Blue, and she was a street musician for a time, playing with guitarist Spencer Davis.
While she played various gigs around England, she earned a degree in sculpture at the Birmingham Art College, and aspired to be an art instructor,. Just prior to getting her art degree, Sounds of Blue split up, and Christine moved to London, where she worked as a window dresser at a department store. Her Sounds of Blue cohort, Stan Webb formed another blues band called Chicken Shack. Webb convinced Christine to join the group as a vocalist and keyboard player, even though she had never played blues piano
Webb knew that Christine was a gifted musician, who could ‘play by ear, so he introduced her to an album by Freddie King, and encouraged her to study the playing of Sonny Thompson, the featured keyboardist on the record. Thompson's technique was a major influence on Christine. It was Thompson’s style that inspired her great passion for blues, and shaped Christine as a musician for the rest of her glorious career.
When Chicken Shack disbanded, Christine released a self-titled solo album in 1970- spotlighting a unique tone- possessing a husky vibrancy that captivated fans & critics, especially on her cover of Etta Jame’s signature spine-tingler, “I’d Rather Go Blind.”
Melody Maker voted Christine Perfect as ‘Best Female Vocalist’ in the magazine’s readers year end poll of 1970. The stage was set for Christine’s “perfect” voice to ‘ring out’ around the world. - บันเทิง
Poll: What is your pick for Christine's greatest song?
Song Bird. A amazing song.
Hands down... Song Bird.
Songbird! Next question.
Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow
Think About Me ~ Tusk
"Quiet unpretentious confidence." I cannot think of a better way to describe her, literally Perfect. 🙂
It's so true.
You beat me to it. I absolutely agree. 🥰
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.
What a great name. She totally lived up to her name.
@@ProfessorofRock why gifgle when you said, Mcvie told him the song was about her dog.
Adultery is a cultural destroyer.
Hard to imagine Fleetwood Mac without Christine McVie. She will be deeply missed!
It's no knock on Stevie's immense talent, but Christine's voice carries so much ethereal weight, it will be hard for anyone to ever measure up to it.
You’re so right Rick.
She had a pretty good range, too. Something Stevie is not known for.
Ethereal describes her voice to a T. Never fell for a song like "Songbird did right from the opening bar.
Stevie would agree with you@ TheRick Howard
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
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.
Fleetwood Mac was made *Perfect* by Christine McVie.
I feel like Christine should have gotten as much recognition as Stevie and Lindsey did. She made SO MANY great songs magical.
NOBODY could call Tusk a great album.
@@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.
She did that really good Solo album, I think in the 80’s.
She should be in the top 10 greatest women in music.
I completely agree!
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. ❤️
Rest In Peace Christine McVie - thanks for the hits, memories, and your voice. 🌹🌹🌹
Indeed.
We lost a true legend. 😢
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980Yes, we did! 😢💔
I'm old, I'm tired, and each day I have less of what I remember and love to hold on to. RIP Christine! Your smooth vocal perfection is underated.
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. 💙
My thoughts exactly.
Thanks Roger.
Well said. And, um, accurate, at least from my perspective. Thank you!
She was the one who Stevie could turn to, so I guess she was the glue that held the band together
I feel the same way. She was the anchor.
She was always my favorite. She was the epitome of British Class and Elegance.
Years ago I said if I could choose anyone to sing me to sleep every night it would be Christine.
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.
Thank you for honoring Christine McVie RIP. The grounded glue. The songbird. 🐦 🎶 ♥
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.
Both women were trailblazers in their own way, but Christine will always be my #1. Sorry Stevie, you are wonderful too.
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 was so gutted for the rest of that day.
Me too. This is so hard. She will be missed.
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.
Thanks.
Such a great name and a great song.
Christine Anne Perfect McVie
Was her name...
RIP Beautiful Songbird
I had such a crush on Christine McVie growing up. Just gobsmacked that we lost her.
Rest well, Songbird. 🙏🏼❤️
Scammer^
@@jamesanderson6373 I just report them. Don’t know what good it does… but I figure it’s certainly deserved.
She was beautiful.
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
Greatly missed.
Her voice reached deep into my soul. She was fantastic. R.I.P.
@@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
@@georgemathie8123 Just a very generous, kind, gentle soul. Their pre-Stevie/Lindsey stuff is fantastic.
@@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
How can I describe Christine McVie? Her voice was pure.
Pure GOLD!
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.
She's never been underrated in my eyes. She was always my favorite songwriter and singer in FM.
I love her.
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).
Her voice absolutely fit her maiden name. Songbird was such a beautiful piece of music, and no one could sing it like Christine.
No one.
It’s cover proof.
Christine McVie's Contralto voice and Lindsey Buckingham's Tenor voice blended so well. I'll miss her songwriting, singing, and playing.
Just one of the greatest rock bands ever.
What a great tribute to a great singer and songwriter.
Fleetwood Mac is one of the greatest bands of the 70s & 80s. Thanks for the tribute
Thanks Jo Jo.
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!❤
I love both songs! Her voice is that of an angel. So much power in her voice.
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
In my opinion she was the best vocalist in the band. I also loved her song writing.
She was SO TALENTED!!!
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.
She was sadly underrated.
Christine was my favorite. Im absolutely devastated that she's gone. I'm truly heartbroken. 😢💔
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.
She’s one of the great pop songwriters of all time and that’s not hyperbole.
The Perfect Family lived up to their name.
A woman who had raging success, could play instruments, wrote her own songs, and never dressed like a pig. A truly rare and special talent.
You can just say you thought Christine was a great member of Fleetwood Mac. Instead you sound like an insufferable jerk.
Also a great looking gal, who didn't try hard to look good. Didn't care about being a "sex symbol".
Christine didn't have to go out of her way to look good, she was already Beautifull to begin with Inside and Out! Her Talents and her looks were Beyond Measure.
Christine was one of a kind and there will Never be anyone like her again..
Miss U Beautiful Songbird! RIP
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.
I'm right there with you I have been crying off and on for 10 days.
"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!
Christine McVie was definitely the most talented member of the band. She was the main reason I continued to listen to the band after Peter Green left.
"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.
For sure.
I love Got a Hold On Me.
RIP Christine and thank you for the music of our lifetime.
Excellent tribute Professor. As I've ALWAYS said: Christine McVie is the best part of Fleetwood Mac.
She IS the Mac. PERIODT.
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 ❤️
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.
That amazing voice!
That amazing voice!
How about Brown Eyes from the Tusk Lp?
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.
Thanks!
I just shed a few tears and didn’t become happy again for the rest of that day.
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!
Steady as they come. I think Tango in the Night is very underrated.
And I play Brian Wilson's "Good Vibrations" over and over.
@@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!
@@mournblade1066 I play "Til I Die" from Surf's Up over and over (as well as "I Get Around", and "The Warmth of the Sun"). He really is a genius.
I love Tango and You Make Loving Fun.
I love her voice & her contribution to one of the greatest bands that I grew up with. RIP Christine. 😪
Thanks Bill.
I was 12 years old the year Rumors came out. It made a big impression on me. Great times.
😢😢😢
Professor, you're the most qualified on TH-cam to do a tribute to Christine...and you proved it..Thank You 🌹
Thanks Adam for this wonderful tribute to Christine McVie!
She deserved it - she's certainly earned it.
No question!
@@ProfessorofRock DAMN RIGHT!!!
Yes she did and then some! She was iconic and legendary. She was my favorite of my favorite band.
If Zen could sing, it would sound like Christine. May she rest in peace, and live forever in our hearts.
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 ❤️❤️🙏🙏
Never make me cry is one of my favorite Christine Mcvie songs. She will be greatly missed.
I Love her songs Little Lies (1987) and Call Me (1982) - RIP Christine McVie
Good choices.
Both great songs.
I now have a new appreciation of Chritine McVie. Before now, she was only a name. Now, I know who she is. She is one of a kind!
my favorite Christine MCVie greatest is long as you follow ❤️❤️♥️❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
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.
Exactly! She had the PIPES!
A fitting tribute to a eloquent lady and legendary performer.
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.
This one was ROUGH. Rest in heaven Christine.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Very Rough! 😢💔
Christiana had a voice like none other. So smooth and golden. Just Perfect! It broke my heart when she died.❤️
It broke my heart too! 😢💔
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
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.
We’ve lost so many musical icons this year, from Meat Loaf to Fletch to ONJ to now Christine. I wish 2022 was over now. 😞
Christine was Fleetwood Mac in my opinion.
Love all her songs!
Thank you, Professor, for the beautiful tribute to Christine McVie.
Glad you enjoyed it... Thanks Jenny.
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 ❤
Thanks MY Name!
@@ProfessorofRock love your work!!
I cannot think of anyone else to call “songbird” but Christine. Such an amazing singer who will be deeply missed. 😢😢😢
@@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
@@MyName-pl7zn Both her and Nicks are wonderful in different ways. But Christine was very special.
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"
Heaven is a better place now since Christine Perfect McVie arrived.
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.
All classics. R.I.P. Christine.
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.
Thanks Shaun.
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.
Their tour The Dance was fantastic as well!
I believe it. They were all coked up on the 79 tour evidently
No mater what kind words we use, the fact remains, our lives would not be the same without Christine's music in it.
No question.
💯
RIP, Christine McVie. She was so very special to Fleetwood Mac.
Christina Perfect.. she was perfect with many great tunes. not to mention her piano playing. there will never be another. I'll go to my grace listening and loving her tunes. thanks Adam for this great video. well deserved. Peace..
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. ❤
I can't imagine this was an easy one for you Adam. She was an amazing musician/singer/songwriter. She always left her personal life away from the public and gave it her all every show. Thank you for the respectful silence at the end.
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
Over My Head has always been my favorite Fleetwood Mac song. I loved her voice. She most certainly was the secret weapon of Fleetwood Mac.
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!
Her voice makes you stop and listen in awe at what a wonder she is.
Fleetwood Mac really needs to have a biopic film made about them.
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
You're not alone. I cried too. Christie McVie and FM have been in my life since I was 12 years for over 40 years. This really hurts
😢💔
The best tribute to Christine I've seen. Her voice had a soothing,reassuring quality that will be there forever in her recordings.
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.
It’s one of the best albums from 1987.
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.
Christine was a true talent. Her music will live on forever....
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
I think we've all realized just how stunning of a loss it is as every day goes by.
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies.
UGH! It always hits me in the feels. ❤
Man, I never knew she was such a proficient songwriter. So many great songs!
Right?
Such a legend.
Christine Held her own and always exemplified high class and musical talent. RIP
She had several good songs before 75 too. "Come a Little Bit Closer" and "Spare Me a Little of Your Love" and some others from the early days show her warmth coming through.
So many great songs from Christine.
You Make Loving Fun: The mix of the Clavinet, Rhodes, Lindsay's licks and the ethereal/mystical vocals of the prechorus make it a song like no other!
Scammer^
Such a CLASSIC!
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.
Adam, the perfect tribute to the perfect songwriter and musician. Rest in peace sweet Christine.
Say that you love me was the first song I heard her sing.
I've been a lifelong fan since.
Be at peace Christine.
Thank you for covering this. I didn’t know 80+% of the things you covered here. You’re right, she was a very underrated member of the group. Amazing songwriter, singer, and performer. This is a fitting way to remember her.
The fact that she was a blues singer in a band called Chicken Shack blows my mind.
This was an amazing video of praise and remembrance, Professor. Christine has always been my favorite member of Fleetwood Mac. Such a talented, beautiful, elegant lady... I remember back in 2019 when I had the lucky opportunity to see them on tour, I absolutely freaked when she came up on stage! That's a moment I will never forget...
When I found out the news I just broke down and cried... But while she may be gone, but her songs and legacy live on 🕊❤
Did you talk to her? Was she a nice lady?
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I only saw her from my seat. If I got to meet her, I would’ve felt like the luckiest person alive!
@@BeatlesandWebkinz You sure would! What a legend.
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
Raymond I agree with you 100% Christine was the best singer for Fleetwood Mac
Another underrated Christine song from Tango In The Night is Isn't Midnight, so good.
Great song!
I agree. I just went throught my Fleetwood Mac collection and made a compilation of Christine McVie singing lead. I preferred Christine's voice over Stevie Nicks'. I wish she recorded more solo work like Stevie Nicks. I've been searching for a similar voice because of that. British singer Nicky Holland and Tracy Thorne of Everything But The Girl are the closest I've found so far.
....ouch, OUCH!! "...the face, of a pretty girrrrllllll..." sensually seductive growl from Linds, there....ACE tune....
Yes, I love that song!
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.
Every time I hear her voice it seeps deep into my soul with a profound impact.
I wouldn't ever say that Christine was ever underrated, she was the sound of the Fleetwood Mac.
While so many of my friends were gaga over Stevie, I had a crush on Christine that continues to this day. Her work with the Mac during the Bob Welch years I feel was especially magical..Mystery To Me is wonderful. Her passing especially hurts. What a touching tribute, Professor. Sing on, sweet Songbird.
I agreed 100%. I love Stevie to death, but Christie was my girl. Her brilliance is so prolific and so underrated that her entire body of work will continue to be discovered long after we are gone. Her death hurt me deeply. There will never be another Christine Ann Perfect McVie. R.I.P Songbird ❤️🙏🏽
When I bought the album back when it came out, I played Songbird over and over and over. Mesmerizing! She will be missed.
A perfect song, just like her name.
I got into Fleetwood Mac because of Peter Green. I stayed with them because of Christine. I loved her voice, her look and I loved her songs. Her passing shocked me especially, believe it or not, as I had just made a Christine playlist. Truly sad.
Christine WAS Fleetwood Mac.
Christine McVie.......THANK YOU !!!
Rest in peace, dear Songbird. Your songs entertained us, but more importantly, touched our hearts.
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 LOVE her voice and music!! "You Make Loving Fun" is one of my favorite Fleetwood Mac songs. LOVE her solo single "Got A Hold On Me" from 1984. Thank you so much for this beautiful tribute Professor!!!
Thanks Brian!
..became a HUGE Westcoast AOR Fan because of "Got A Hold"....Nicolette Larson started it (for me), but Christine DEFINED it....
What timing! I have always liked this song and for what ever reason, I have not been able to get enough of it lately. God forbid shuffle picks it out on my drive home because I love singing this song and will do a few extra laps around the block, full volume.
Both perfect songs.
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.
My fandom with Fleetwood Mac began with Tango in the night. A handful of years later Bill Clinton used Don't Stop as his theme song - the first president I could and did vote for. Seeing the fractured band reunite on stage to perform was a thrill! Something of a miracle getting those five together at the time!