Fleetwood Mac - The Dance

Rating:
Summary: Don't Stop
Review: This is the only concert video that I own, and I can watch this one over and over. The tension between Lindsay and Stevie elevates it to a new level. All the songs that were written during the "Rumors" era showed just how personal things had gotten. "The Chain" and "Landslide" show Lindsay and Stevie at their most intimate. Mick and John seem to be enjoying themselves throughout. It seemed that this concert provided some catharthis for everyone in the band; and we all benefited from it. My favorites are "The Chain", "Go Your Own Way", "Landslide", "Big Love", "Go Insane", "Bleed To Love Her" and the finale of "Tusk" and "Don't Stop" with the USC. Incredible, fascinating, entertaining; what more could you ask for?!

Rating:
Summary: They`ll never die
Review: I own both the CD and the tape, since I`m a fan of Fleetwood Mac, and if you like some of their songs, you should have one of this. A friendly environment and a loving crowd gives the concert a magic touch.

Rating:
Summary: At Their Peak
Review: I grew up with FM. Rumors came out the year I graduated high school so it held and still holds a central place in my soul... I have to say that as much as I loved the recent Live in Boston I think this DVD shows the band at its very best... Why? While time had helped them all to heal and get healthy there was still enough "fire" there to drive them all. The emotions, the turbulance that made Rumors, e.g., the 3rd biggest seller of all time was glaringly apparent in SILVER SPRING. Right from the beginning as Stevie's eyes FLASHED in THE CHAIN you could tell that all that raw magma was still there just below the surface... Seeing Lindsey pour his heart out in BIG LOVE and GO INSANE was stunning... The cap to all of it with Chris singing SONGBIRD reminded me so much of the story of how the song originally ended up on Rumors...

Altogether an amazing piece of work. For those who slam Stevie's voice - well, all I can say is that it's doubtful they ever did like FM. Her voice is fine. No one who's been singing for 30 yrs sounds the same. Bonnie doesn't. Sade doesn't. Even Sheryl Crow's voice has changed over time...

"As you slowly go away from me... This is just another test... Did I ever really care that much? Is there anything left to say?"

J.M. Harrison
Portland, OR

Rating:
Summary: Fleetwood Mac triumphs with '97 Reunion Performance!
Review: This is the performance that introduced this legendary rock band to a new generation in the late 1990's. This is Fleetwood Mac's first performance together in over 10 years, since Lindsey left the band in 1987, filmed live on a LA soundstage before many of Hollywood's elite. The entire band rocks out on every single song - there is not one bad performance on this DVD. The sound of the band and the quality of the DVD sound is EXCELLENT. Above all, the interaction between band members, particularly Lindsey & Stevie, is PRICELESS. As Stevie Nicks said of this performance "As magic as it gets, it was." Stevie Nicks proves her standing as The Queen of Rock on every song, turning on all of her trademark moves, not to mention looking and sounding incredibly beautiful. Christine McVie, equally as graceful and beautiful, treats the audience to a few of her Fleetwood Mac hits, and Lindsey proves that Fleetwood Mac just isn't the same without him. The audience is treated to a few surprises, including an emotional "Landslide" (the version you hear on the radio was taken from this performance) which shows clear reconsiliation between Lindsey & Stevie, a visit from the USC marching band on "Tusk" (they also played on the "Tusk" album)and an AWESOME performance between Lindsey & Stevie of her Grammy nominated "Silver Springs". The album version of this performance was nominated for a Grammy & went to #1 on the charts - you'll wonder why it didn't win an Oscar for best real-life drama after you see this one! The only set back is that "Stand Back" and "Little Lies" are not included on this performance, yet you couldn't ask for more after you finish watching it! This DVD proves why Fleetwood Mac is one of rock's most legendary bands! You'll watch it over and over again!

Rating:
Summary: Most watched DVD out of my collection of 120
Review: It's an awesome concert filled with emotion and great sound. The crowd was into the concert even though it was done in a soundstage and they even added to the already well performed live concert. The song Silver Springs which failed to make the cut on Rumours (big mistake) had never been heard by any of people there in the way that she sang it. They were on their feet by the end and now I hear her new version of the song on the radio regularly. This was a major turning point for a band on an endeavor to reach out to each other and perform again. It's really a very special DVD.