http://ultimateclassicrock.com/fleetwood-mac-2018-set-list-opening-night/early
Fleetwood Mac kicked off their first tour since the recent departure of Lindsey Buckingham tonight in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a 24-song set that showcased both the band’s storied history and its two newest members.
If you were expecting longtime bassist John McVie to serve as the evening’s host, well… no. Instead and quite more logically, Stevie Nicks took the master of ceremonies role on most occasions, warmly greeting the crowd after the opening “The Chain” and establishing herself as first among equals with particularly strong performances of songs including “Black Magic Woman” (a 1968 Peter Green-fronted single later made famous by Santana), “Rhiannon” and “Gold Dust Woman.”
Former Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell made his very welcome presence felt early and often with frequent extended solos. At this extremely early stage his somewhat rough, loose style understandably hasn’t fully grafted with the band’s more polished sound, but the newly-configured band’s take on the Green-era gem “Oh Well” points a clear path towards such a meeting of the minds.
The band dug deeper into their non-Buckingham history than they have in recent years with set list additions such as 1970’s “Tell Me All the Things You Do” and 1973’s “Hypnotized,” which Mick Fleetwood dedicated to former bandmate Bob Welch.
They also made plenty of room for the band’s other new member, Crowded House and Split Enz veteran Neil Finn, who took lead vocals for Mac classics such as “Second Hand News” as well as his own “I Got You” and a duet with Nicks on “Don’t Dream It’s Over.” The band’s elders took extra time to praise the latter song, with Fleetwood declaring it “opened many doors in my heart,” and Nicks admitting that she’d always thought, “Boy, I’d really love to sing that song someday.”
The encore began with Nicks taking the lead on a tribute to her dear friend Tom Petty via a cover of “Free Fallin’,” moved onto “Don’t Stop” and concluded with a poignant Nicks and Chrstine McVie duet on 1995’s “All Over Again”: “Well it’s it’s time to move on to the rain / And finally break the chain / In spite of the heartaches / And troubles in love / I’d do it all over again.”
Fleetwood Mac Set List, Oct. 3, 2018 – Tulsa, Oklahoma
1. “The Chain”
2. “Little Lies”
3. “Dreams”
4. “Second Hand News” (Neil Finn on vocals)
5. “Say You Love Me”
6. “Black Magic Woman” (1968 single, Stevie Nicks on vocals)
7. “Everywhere”
8. “I Got You” (Split Enz cover, Finn on vocals)
9. “Rhiannon”
10. “Tell Me All the Things You Do” (from Kiln House, 1970)
11. “Storms”
12. “World Turning” (featuring drum / percussion duel)
13. “Hypnotized” (from Mystery to Me, 1973, Finn on vocals)
14. “Oh Well” (Mike Campbell on vocals)
15. “Don’t Dream It’s Over” (Crowded House cover, Finn and Nicks duet)
16. “Landslide”
17. “Isn’t It Midnight” (from Tango in the Night, 1987)
18. “Monday Morning”
19. “You Make Loving Fun”
20. “Gold Dust Woman”
21. “Go Your Own Way”
encore
22. “Free Fallin'” (Tom Petty cover, Nicks on vocals)
23. “Don’t Stop”
24. “All Over Again” (From Time, 1995 – Nicks and Christine McVie on vocals
Everyone has a plan, till you get punched in the face,
That's a nice looking setlist
For me Fleetwood Mac are a lot like The Eagles. I can appreciate their music when I hear it on the radio. And I have a couple Eagles records including a very comprehensive "The Very Best Of The Eagles" (17 tunes, it's GREAT) and "On The Border" which to me is one of their best. Lots of classic tunes. But I just cannot get excited enough about seeing either band live to ever buy a ticket.
For me Fleetwood Mac are a lot like The Eagles. I can appreciate their music when I hear it on the radio. And I have a couple Eagles records including a very comprehensive "The Very Best Of The Eagles" (17 tunes, it's GREAT) and "On The Border" which to me is one of their best. Lots of classic tunes. But I just cannot get excited enough about seeing either band live to ever buy a ticket.
Not wanting to run too far off topic but I agree although The Eagles with Vince Gill would be interesting to see.
For me Fleetwood Mac are a lot like The Eagles. I can appreciate their music when I hear it on the radio. And I have a couple Eagles records including a very comprehensive "The Very Best Of The Eagles" (17 tunes, it's GREAT) and "On The Border" which to me is one of their best. Lots of classic tunes. But I just cannot get excited enough about seeing either band live to ever buy a ticket.
Not wanting to run too far off topic but I agree although The Eagles with Vince Gill would be interesting to see.
Having seen the Eagles a few times on two different tours, I will say this, they do not improvise. A 4:21 song on a CD, is a 4:21 song "live".....if that floats your boat, then this is your band.
For some clips, reviews and "fanatic" discussions:
http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/the-new-fleetwood-mac-tonight-black-magic-woman.779187/
I'm kinda gonna side with The Dude on the Eagles, and second that for Fleetwood Mac because I just can't take Stevie Nicks.
Maybe some more educated friends on this site can educate me on this. When I heard Lindsey was being replaced by Neil Finn , I kinda scratched head. Nothing against him , but that was waaaaayyyy out of left field. That was a name I have not heard in decades. Does he have some connection with some of the members? They need to do "On Well", Campbell will tear that up!!!!!
Everyone has a plan, till you get punched in the face,
Maybe some more educated friends on this site can educate me on this. When I heard Lindsey was being replaced by Neil Finn , I kinda scratched head. Nothing against him , but that was waaaaayyyy out of left field. That was a name I have not heard in decades. Does he have some connection with some of the members? They need to do "On Well", Campbell will tear that up!!!!!
Please clue me in, then. What happened in the transition from Neil Finn to Mike Campbell? Did they decide Finn was not cutting the mustard?
Maybe some more educated friends on this site can educate me on this. When I heard Lindsey was being replaced by Neil Finn , I kinda scratched head. Nothing against him , but that was waaaaayyyy out of left field. That was a name I have not heard in decades. Does he have some connection with some of the members? They need to do "On Well", Campbell will tear that up!!!!!
Please clue me in, then. What happened in the transition from Neil Finn to Mike Campbell? Did they decide Finn was not cutting the mustard?
not sure what you mean. both are in the band. mike basically for guitar playing and neil for his singing
Fleetwood Mac kicked off their first tour since the recent departure of Lindsey Buckingham tonight in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a 24-song set that showcased both the band’s storied history and its two newest members.
If you were expecting longtime bassist John McVie to serve as the evening’s host, well… no. Instead and quite more logically, Stevie Nicks took the master of ceremonies role on most occasions, warmly greeting the crowd after the opening “The Chain” and establishing herself as first among equals with particularly strong performances of songs including “Black Magic Woman” (a 1968 Peter Green-fronted single later made famous by Santana), “Rhiannon” and “Gold Dust Woman.”
Former Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell made his very welcome presence felt early and often with frequent extended solos. At this extremely early stage his somewhat rough, loose style understandably hasn’t fully grafted with the band’s more polished sound, but the newly-configured band’s take on the Green-era gem “Oh Well” points a clear path towards such a meeting of the minds.
The band dug deeper into their non-Buckingham history than they have in recent years with set list additions such as 1970’s “Tell Me All the Things You Do” and 1973’s “Hypnotized,” which Mick Fleetwood dedicated to former bandmate Bob Welch.
They also made plenty of room for the band’s other new member, Crowded House and Split Enz veteran Neil Finn, who took lead vocals for Mac classics such as “Second Hand News” as well as his own “I Got You” and a duet with Nicks on “Don’t Dream It’s Over.” The band’s elders took extra time to praise the latter song, with Fleetwood declaring it “opened many doors in my heart,” and Nicks admitting that she’d always thought, “Boy, I’d really love to sing that song someday.”
The encore began with Nicks taking the lead on a tribute to her dear friend Tom Petty via a cover of “Free Fallin’,” moved onto “Don’t Stop” and concluded with a poignant Nicks and Chrstine McVie duet on 1995’s “All Over Again”: “Well it’s it’s time to move on to the rain / And finally break the chain / In spite of the heartaches / And troubles in love / I’d do it all over again.”
Fleetwood Mac Set List, Oct. 3, 2018 – Tulsa, Oklahoma
1. “The Chain”
2. “Little Lies”
3. “Dreams”
4. “Second Hand News” (Neil Finn on vocals)
5. “Say You Love Me”
6. “Black Magic Woman” (1968 single, Stevie Nicks on vocals)
7. “Everywhere”
8. “I Got You” (Split Enz cover, Finn on vocals)
9. “Rhiannon”
10. “Tell Me All the Things You Do” (from Kiln House, 1970)
11. “Storms”
12. “World Turning” (featuring drum / percussion duel)
13. “Hypnotized” (from Mystery to Me, 1973, Finn on vocals)
14. “Oh Well” (Mike Campbell on vocals)
15. “Don’t Dream It’s Over” (Crowded House cover, Finn and Nicks duet)
16. “Landslide”
17. “Isn’t It Midnight” (from Tango in the Night, 1987)
18. “Monday Morning”
19. “You Make Loving Fun”
20. “Gold Dust Woman”
21. “Go Your Own Way”
encore
22. “Free Fallin'” (Tom Petty cover, Nicks on vocals)
23. “Don’t Stop”
24. “All Over Again” (From Time, 1995 – Nicks and Christine McVie on vocals
so the band fires Buckingham because nicks is a primadonna and then the band plays "Monday morning" and 'second hand news". makes all the sense in the world to me . this ranks right up there with nicks overruled mike Campbell on what tom petty song to do as a tribute to tom because in her words "me singing free fallin would create a moment". yup made a tom petty tribute all about herself , that about sums up stevie nicks the last 20 years
Glad to read a review. Sounds like a good show.
Fleetwood Mac has been an ever-evolving entity since its inception (or so it seems). Every incarnation has had its merits - if you like the lineup or not. I am a huge Neil Finn and Mike Campbell fan. I know their participation in the band further bends the sound and approach. Both are great musicians, writers and singers (Neil the latter). I know this is a long way from Green/Spencer/Kirwin, but I'm sure they're capable of some great vibes!
not sure what you mean. both are in the band. mike basically for guitar playing and neil for his singing
Thanks. I had never even heard of Neil Finn, thought he was another guitarist.
not sure what you mean. both are in the band. mike basically for guitar playing and neil for his singing
Thanks. I had never even heard of Neil Finn, thought he was another guitarist.
neil can play guitar too but is the lead singer of the band crowded house
still wanna see Lindsey? NP!
