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[@James-dh6ld]

Equating Christine with SADE was well done. Very serendipitous.

[@experi-mentalproductions5358]

The outro of Crystal is what first got me to appreciate John McVie's bass playing, since then his bass lines have been some of my favourite parts of songs...

[@patriciapauline2172]

John McVie is underrated as a bass player. There is none better.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Three great lead singers that could harmonize so well.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Syed…I’ve heard you remark several times, mainly since listening to FM, that it’s kind of an eye-opener to you how good “pop” can be. And I get that. So much of it can be Crap. But if you get in to…..for instance….the solo work of Sting, or Peter Gabriel, or Paul Simon, or Phil Collins, or Steve Winwood, or Don Henley…..all played on commercial radio…there’s allot of great songwriting there.

[@brumleytwitch6265]

When they were recording this album, Christine was the veteran and star of the band, so she got 4 songs on the album. This album then made Buckingham and Nicks the stars of the band and she was relegated to the background for the rest of their career. Until she passed away, hardly anyone had reacted to her music. Good to see the current recognition.

[@caps689]

Christine still averaged 4 plus songs on all the rest of the 1975-87 albums - writing and singing more leads and co-leads than Stevie and fewer than Lindsey. Stevie's songs tended to be longer so she got fewer songs (albums on vinyl had space considerations before quality degraded). For all that Stevie for many became the face of the band she wrote and sang just about 25% of their songs between 75-87.

[@cliffsmelley5026]

You weren’t paying attention if you thought she had been relegated to the background. She still got her songs on every album, wrote two monster hits off “Rumours, had a hit song of each of the next two albums, two hits off “Tango in the Night.”

[@brumleytwitch6265]

​@@cliffsmelley5026 Sorry, my point was that she was not longer the face of the band and if you questioned the general public about them, they could name Stevie, maybe Lindsey, and probably not Christine. I was not knocking her contributions. Christine was always my favorite, even from before Stevie and Lindsey joined.

[@StevesFunhouse]

Yeah no, Christine was NOT the star of the band ... and she was just 1 of the veterans of it. However, that doesn't diminish my absolute and total love of and for her though ... not in any way. The stars were always Peter Greene, Bob Welsh, Jeremy Spencer and even Mick Fleetwood. Christine was usually in the background and didn't really produce a lot of songs before Buckingham-Nicks came along, at least not any famous ones, but she sure did shine after they arrived. She was, however, featured on the song Sentimental Lady, both with Fleetwood Mac (Bare Trees album, 1972) and with Bob Welch after he went solo (French Kiss album, 1977).

[@bluecalix]

" hardly anyone had reacted to her music" McVie wrote more of their hits than anyone else. She had 4.2 out of the 11 songs on Rumours and on their "Greatest Hits" 8 of the 16 tracks were hers. Was she not as recognized as she should have been? Absolutely. But she was never "background".

[@janicez2630]

Before Linsey and Stevie joined Fleetwood Mac, they recorded an album called Buckingham Nicks. Crystal is from that album. It's a great album - young Stevie and Linsey. 1973, their only album they recorded together. I think you might really enjoy it.

[@garyarnett1220]

If memory serves (and it often doesn't) Stevie sang the first version.

[@janicez2630]

@@garyarnett1220 I will have to beg to differ, Gary. 🙂 He sings lead on the original cut, but she does harmonize and most likely would have sung the lead great as well. And I can relate to a persnickety memory!

[@jossoaktree]

I haven't heard Crystal in a long time and WOW ! So beautiful. I've never heard Lindsey sound so vulnerable. Stevie is my favorite harmony singer (check out Insider by Nicks and Tom Petty) and Chris's keys at the end. Hope all is well. Cheers !

[@steveullrich7737]

I liked your insight into the contrast between Christine's and Stevie's voices with one conveying strength and the other vulnerability. You're doing justice to this iconic album and band. If you want to hear another equally beautiful love song the first that comes to mind is "Tupelo Honey" by Van Morrison.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

Mick is using this nice little shuffle beat with intermittent accents that just give it this really cool groove the John McVies bass line. It's one of the main hooks this song has. That and the chorus "Your Mood is like a Circus Wheel" really gets people to bite.

[@danielroach1241]

Keep in mind that the drummer's name is Mick Fleetwood. It's his band. He and bassist John McVie are among the greatest bass-drum player combos ever. One of the best produced albums ever, maybe The best.

[@darrenmiller6927]

You are fun to listen with. 1975 I was 10 years old, Rumours came out in junior high, then senior year Mirage hit the charts. Super talented people that I grew up listening to. Soulful and elegant music. I loved that band, I think all of us did. Lindsay is legend along with the original rythem section that are the bands name sake. But here you also had two women making solid marks on rock n roll history. Love the Mac, historic, legend at this point, and excellent timeless music.

[@ls1959]

i am glad you are spending so much time reviewing this album. I have always thought it was superior to the mega selling Rumours album, which is also great of course. What I love so much about this album are the mellow songs, Crystal here, but also Warm Ways and Landslide. The rest of the album is also just superb. It's one of my favorite albums of all time. I'm glad you are enjoying it. I have loved it for the past 45 years.

[@steviefreak69]

I always loved Crystal but never understood why since Stevie wrote it she didn’t sing it? I always wanted to hear her do it and was so happy when she re-recorded it for the practical magic soundtrack, my favorite version of the song JMO kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIGWo6mYeZxnZ8k

[@dboss7239]

Christine was the backbone of the band, and she had as many or more hits as the others combined. In Rick Beato's tribute to her after the untimely passing, he referred to her as "the queen of hooks" as in musical "hooks" that catch the ear of the listener. The live version from The Dance is very good: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKHReIekqtV1jpI (Fleetwood Mac- Over My Head (The Dance)) And I know it is not on this album but her song "As long as you follow" is a masterpiece of that incredible "Queen of Hooks" talent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iICqdnunZryNp7c (Fleetwood Mac - As Long As You Follow (Official Music Video)) Her opening phrase after the soothing intro is a classic Christine "hook"... RIP Christine!

[@jons.105]

Stevie and Lindsey recorded their own album the year before, and once again Lindsey sings the lead on "Crystal" rather than Stevie. She finally recorded it herself for the "Practical Magic" soundtrack.

[@shemanic1]

Christine McVie (Nee Perfect) began with a band called Chicken Shack, with Stan Webb. Her vocals on "I would rather go blind" & "When the train comes back" are so soulful, that silky strength shows through.

[@PassionGrows]

Best part of this song is when Stevie comes in with her harmonies. Stevie Nicks always writes in poetry, she said she wanted Lindsey to sing this song because she wanted to bring out his softer more romantic side.

[@689jim]

Crystal was intended for the second Buckingham Nicks album just before they joined Fleetwood Mac. John McVie loved the track and insisted it be but on the album.

[@michaelwalker5257]

That little guitar thing is called "harmonics", where the player barely touches the string. The result is a sound that's one octave higher, and just sounds incredible. And this is as good as I've ever heard it done.

[@donnabruhn6907]

I love this reaction, Fleetwood Mac has been one of my favorite groups since they first appeared. Crystal is a fabulous song I got reacquainted with through the movie Practical Magic ❤️

[@poutine57]

I really love this song! Peace and Love from Canada.

[@Chase57Tx]

Haven't listened to Crystal in a long time. Thanks for bringing it back to me, as it was always my favorite FM song, but it's seldom played on the radio. Its pure magic. Lindsey Buckingham's guitar work is amazing, and as I recall, he's pretty unorthodoxed in his technique, using a lot of finger picking, almost banjo style.

[@SK-lk3iu]

Was going to say that I hadn't listed to Crystal in decades, nice to hear it & appreciate it again. Always loved Over my Head tho!

[@donnabruhn6907]

I love this song was featured in the movie Practical Magic ❤️❤️‍🩹🎶🎵😎✌️

[@cazgerald9471]

This is the 9th Fleetwood Mac album with Christine, the 6th to feature her song writing and lead vocals.

[@jefflarkin9619]

In 1976 this track won me over to FM and they’ve been my fav to this day. Regarding the guitar technique on Crystal, since Lindsey rarely uses a pick he can easily switch from picking to strumming and using a barre chord to slide between chords smoothly. Or... he’s obviously proficient enough to quickly change open chords! The long fade-out with the synth improv was a great moment for Christine as well. I agree with a previous comment that Stevie’s solo version is definitive so there are three recorded versions of Crystal out there.

[@julieholbrook5302]

You should hear the version of the Fleetwood Mac song "Why", re-recorded after Stevie and Lindsey joined the band and included on the Super-Deluxe reissue of this album.

[@noheamike5036]

The first line of Crystal always gets me. And I can hear Stevie in the lyrics so strongly.

[@anthonyblakely399]

With all the turmoil and struggles in the band Fleetwood Mac and yet they come together and execute such great performances and produce such great songs 🎵 is simply AMAZING, and yet our nations of the world can't do this. But the group proves it can be Done!!! Great reaction and observations of Christine 's voice like Sade is excellent observation.

[@jasonremy1627]

The rhythm section is not to be outdone as well. There's a reason the band is named after the drummer and the bassist.

[@blemelin]

This was a song written by a woman who knew exactly how beautiful and special her man was. She wrote this poetry to his voice and its strengths.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Last roll of the night before bed, and thought I would enjoy it in your company. Over my head is utterly lovely. Have seen this reaction already but felt like I wanted to hear it again. Phones on, toke ready...nearly...almost. Aaahh so beautiful.

[@bobguitarlearner8007]

Songs like these were the "bread and butter" of pop music from say early 60's into the 70's. They were sophisticated songs written by people who were, or aspired to be, real musicians creating their own work as best they could. They actually wrote their own material. Now there seems to be teams of writers for every song and no singularity of talent - its a committee. Driven by the record companies and their hand-picked producers. IMO.

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Love the album love your analysis and enthusiasm love you

[@anthonyblakely399]

And I just want to make a comment about you...Syed!!! What a complicated ecliptic collage are you: So British. So Indian. And so Hip hop/Rap. And so Old School Rock n ' Roll. Another layer of the onion. Just makes you a very Fascinated well-rounded person. Wow. Your mates and love interest woman are going to be expanded greatly....lol

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

I think you mean eclectic? And yes, I agree with you. A very interesting guy.

[@AliasMark69]

Another great reaction-tune. I watch dozens of reaction videos everyday for years. I put the ones I like in folders in my computer. I like your reactions and will subscribe and watch all your videos if you react to this.......4 black brothers with a white drummer created this ICONIC Masterpiece from the 60’s Psychedelic Era Trust me…. You do not want your life to end without hearing this song. “TIME HAS COME TODAY“- The Chambers Brothers - Album Long version, then Live. PLEASE and Thank You.

[@patriciapauline2172]

Stevie sings Crystal in the movie, Practical Magic.

[@littlegw7170]

Never heard the McVie / Sade similarity before, but now I can't unhear it 🙂 Great reaction, thanks -

[@zonacrs]

Syed, the guitar style of Lindsey Buckingham is all finger picking. He uses his thumb and forefinger as a pick for rhythm. When you get around to watching live performances you can see his technique. It's always blown me away. To the best of my knowledge he does not use guitar picks much, if at all.

[@bobdelp2023]

SO YOU GET WHYYYYYY LINDSEY WAS SUCHHHH AN UNDERRATED GUITARIST :( SYED! :) PRETTY SAD I'VE ALWAYS SAID! IT'S JUST SO DIFFERENT THAT FINGER PICKIN STYLE OF HIS! :)

[@ursgeiser6570]

As you say, so well produced, musically detailed and played together with love, so that every member could contribute their own advantages. If you bought a stereo system in the 70s, the seller played most Dark Side Of The Moon, but he could have take this album or Rumours. Lindsey can be a devil (I'm Afraid, Not That Fun ... ) or a poet (Crystal/had forgotten this gem/hear FM/mostly live/not found it in a concert, Never Gonna Back Again, Big Love/version The Dance live ...) on guitar and in voice. It's so shit to discuss Christine or Stevie or Lindsey, all 5 are indivual so great artists and the chemistry between them brought them the success and us these highlights, also in the later constellations u.a. McVie+Buckingham 2017. Over My Head: on the Live album 1980 the electric guitar is more foreground, better recognizable and on The Dance live 1997 Lindsey played a fantastic acoustic guitar. He is so versatile and always finds the right balance to give the song the right character and mood. SADE is jazz oriented and stays overcool in its flow; but in uptempo songs; bluesy and west coast breathed Christine (had enough humidity and fog in her childhood) shows another side, wait only a few hours. I'm looking forward to it and to your comments.👍😉✌

[@lesliesylvan]

This is a good one Still Have ALL their albums 20 plus, easy /lol NM Vinyl LP's Original Press Beginning w/Peter Green Then comes booster of Christine Perfect/UK Top Female performer (McVie)

[@rooster4382]

You should check out Crash Burn by Blues Traveler, absolutely insane harmonica in that song

[@cazgerald9471]

This is the 2nd self-titled Fleetwood Mac album, often referred to as the White Album.

[@hugginduff]

"crystal " is my fav FM song , such a great album, so much better than "Rumours" which followed it

[@johnr8095]

The star of this song is Lindsay’s rhythm/ lead guitar. He’s not Doing chords he’s doing lead lines under the vocals. But playing it like a rhythm guitarist. And thst arpeggio where he gets the harmonics I have no idea how he even does it. But it sounds so awesome.

[@hugginduff]

in my all time top ten fav albums

[@jamessweet5341]

Your ladyfriend won't stand a chance. Thanks for bringing your knowledge and your respect for the music we have loved.

[@ericsadler9664]

Check out “Silver Springs” the studio version

[@donnabruhn6907]

The live version is killer

[@margaretwantspeace3184]

As a new subscriber catching up, it would super great if the videos were grouped in playlists by artist. Love the channel though!

[@julieholbrook5302]

They recorded Crystal on their solo effort Buckingham/Nicks also.

[@MilosDaddy]

I really do like this album better than Rumours. I love them both , but this one has more sentimental value to me.

[@rachaddle6581]

We (us rock n rollers) know Sade' too! 😁🔴❤

[@garyarnett1220]

Quick note: Lindsey doesn't use a pick. He finger picks EVERYTHING including the electric solos.

[@laurabrevitz3944]

"Crystal" is a lovely love song, but you haven't lived until you've heard "Miracles" by Jefferson Starship.

[@jimcalzaretta1616]

Over My Head. The musical ending. 4 or 5 parts. Each one is slightly different. Nobody comments. I love this song for so many reasons but ending is wow.

[@joelliebler5690]

Great tune. I first heard back around the time the album was released though by listening to my older brother’s mixed tape recordings.I loved it instantly. You mean Sade sounded like Christine!They we’re not the first band showing how pop music can be instrumentally strong. Go back to Dionne Warwick’s songs or the Beatles later on or even Glen Campbell on Wichita Lineman with the Wrecking Crew who were on another level of musicianship. You have much to learn my young Jedi!😀Crystsl was not a o pulse tune and never played on the radio.Rhiannon was the huge hit tune and why Stevie and Lindsay came to the forefront. I love Christine’s songs .

[@carl_anderson9315]

9:00 Lindsay Buckingham doesn't use a pick. He always plays with his fingers. That's why he's able o merge fingerpicking and strumming so effectively. Plus, he's a virtuoso. When he sadly left the band, they needed to hire 2 guitar players (and good ones) because it's extremely difficult to play like he does.

[@tomcallahan5907]

Lindsey Buckingham is a truly amazing guitarist. Watch his live performances of some of these tracks. Especially, Go your own way and The Chain.

[@MrRondonmon]

The reason Nicks was not allowed to sing on the first album she was in the band for was the group did nor want Christie to get angry and leave, she was actually the glue of the band and wrote a lot of the songs. Then they loosened up and felt everything was OK. Christie had to meet and give her approval for Nicks to join the band.

[@sandyboudreaux-barber9586]

Buckhinghams guitar is epic

[@sandyboudreaux-barber9586]

My favorite FM song

[@hugginduff]

I really like how fine tuned your hearing is...if you like buckingham's guitar check out Fleetwood man's song 'Red Rover" the best

[@ericblair54]

Please listen to "On The Turning Away". Pink Floyd 1987 after Rogers Waters left the band.

[@beverlyoyarzun3326]

You should listen to Christine’s music with Chicken Shack- it is *very different*, totally awesome.

[@jimcarberry8262]

Mick Fleetwood always in the back on drums

[@KK-fb8qw]

So as to Christine McVie, my favorite is Remember me.

[@michlkwitz]

Lindsey's guitar sound is so unique because he doesn't use a pick -- all of the picking is done entirely with his fingers. He taught himself to play guitar by imitating the banjo lines on old Kingston Trio records. He is one of the most underrated guitarists and producers in the business. And no, they don't make pop music like this anymore.

[@famat161]

I vote for "Silver Springs".

[@James-dh6ld]

Meaning only how far apart they Seem

[@georginawest3927]

So awesome to see the reactions to these first times - and with Crystal - oh yeah, Stevie hooks you every time.

[@samuelmregister]

Can one be "converted" if you never knew the music?

[@Rhiannon011]

Stevie Nick's version of this song "Crystal" is much better, when she sings it alone without Lindsey..

[@dmCurator]

My God, I love Christine McVie. I tend to favor her.

[@gtripmusic2906]

This Ain't Texas

[@cazgerald9471]

There aren't too many Fleetwood Mac songs where the writer is not the singer.

[@rosmeeker1964]

I challenge you to go and listen to Fleetwood Mac's song 'Albatross' and then come back and listen to 'Over my head.' :)

[@gtripmusic2906]

There are no synths in this

[@MrTedrow]

stevie ways not happy