On November 30, 2022, Christine Anne McVie née Perfect, died aged 79. She was musician (keyboards), singer and songwriter, member of the bands Sounds of Blue and Chicken Shack, but was best known as vocalist and keyboardist of Fleetwood Mac. In 1998, as a member of Fleetwood Mac, McVie was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” and received the “Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music”.In 2006, McVie received a “Gold Badge of Merit Award from BASCA”, in 2014, she received the “Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement” from the “British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors” and was honored with the “Trailblazer Award at the UK Americana Awards” in 2021. McVie also won two “Grammy Awards”. As leader, McVie released four albums (one with Lindsey Buckingham).
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Lindsey Buckingham: Law and Order
On October 3, 1981, “Warner Music Group” released “Law and Order”, the debut Lindsey Buckingham album. It was recorded 1980 – 1981, at “Larrabee Sound Studio” and “Wally Heider’s Studio” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Lindsey Buckingham and Richard Dashut.
Personnel:
- Lindsey Buckingham – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, drums, percussion
- George Hawkins – bass
- Mick Fleetwood – drums
- Carol Ann Harris – vocals
- Christine McVie – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Lindsey Buckingham, except where noted.
- Bwana
- Trouble
- Mary Lee Jones
- I’ll Tell You Now
- If Was I – Gary Paxton
- September Song – Maxwell Anderson, Kurt Weill
- Shadow of the West
- That’s How We Do It in L.A.
- Johnny Stew
- Love from Here, Love from There
- A Satisfied Mind – Red Hayes, Jack Rhodes
Lindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie: Lindsey Buckingham Christine McVie
On June 9, 2017, “Atlantic” label released “Lindsey Buckingham Christine McVie”, a studio album by Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie. It was recorded 2012 – 2107, at “The Village Recorder” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Lindsey Buckingham, Mitchell Froom and Mark Needham.
Personnel:
- Lindsey Buckingham – vocals, guitars, keyboards, bass guitar, piano, synthesizer strings, programming, drums, percussion, engineer
- Christine McVie – vocals, keyboards, organ, piano, Fender Rhodes
- Mitchell Froom – keyboards
- John McVie – bass guitar
- Mick Fleetwood – drums, percussion
- Mark Needham – engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Lindsey Buckingham, except where noted.
- Sleeping Around the Corner
- Feel About You – Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham
- In My World
- Red Sun – Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham
- Love Is Here To Stay
- Too Far Gone – Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham
- Lay Down for Free
- Game of Pretend – Christine McVie
- On With the Show
- Carnival begin – Christine McVie
Camper Van Beethoven: Tusk
On January 1, 2003, “Pitch a Tent” label released “Tusk”, the sixth Camper Van Beethoven album. It is remake of the Fleetwood Mac album of the same name.
- David Lowery – vocals, guitar
- Victor Krummenacher – vocals, bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, art direction, layout
- Jonathan Segel – vocals, keyboards, guitar, mandolin, tape, noises, photography
- Greg Lisher – lead guitar
- Chris Pedersen – drums, percussion
- Brandy Wood – vocals
- Crispy Derson – drum programming
- Doug Hollingsworth – original layout
- Edie Winograde – video footage
Track listing:
- Over and Over – Christine McVie
- The Ledge – Lindsey Buckingham
- Think About Me – Christine McVie
- Save Me a Place – Lindsey Buckingham
- Sara – Stevie Nicks
- What Makes You Think You’re the One – Lindsey Buckingham
- Storms – Stevie Nicks
- That’s All for Everyone – Lindsey Buckingham
- Not That Funny – Lindsey Buckingham
- Sisters of the Moon – Stevie Nicks
- Angel – Stevie Nicks
- That’s Enough for Me – Lindsey Buckingham
- Brown Eyes – Christine McVie
- Never Make Me Cry – Christine McVie
- I Know I’m Not Wrong – Lindsey Buckingham
- Honey Hi – Christine McVie
- Beautiful Child – Stevie Nicks
- Walk a Thin Line – Lindsey Buckingham
- Tusk – Lindsey Buckingham
- Never Forget – Christine McVie
Fleetwood Mac: Penguin
In March 1973, “Reprise” label released “Penguin”, the seventh Fleetwood Mac album. It was recorded January 1973, at “Rolling Stones Mobile Studios” in Benifold, Hampshire, and was produced by Bob Welch, Bob Weston, Christine McVie, Dave Walker, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood and Martin Birch.
Personnel:
- Bob Welch– vocals, guitar
- Bob Weston– lead guitar, slide guitar, banjo, harmonica, harmony vocals
- Christine McVie– vocals, keyboards
- Dave Walker– vocals, harmonica
- John McVie– bass guitar
- Mick Fleetwood– drums, percussion
- Steve Nye– organ
- Ralph Richardson – steel drums
- Russell Valdez – steel drums
- Fred Totesant – steel drums
- Peter Green– additional lead guitar
- Martin Birch – engineer
- Chris Moore – cover painting, design
- Modula, John Watkins – design
- Barry Wentzell – photography
Track listing:
- Remember Me – Christine McVie
- Bright Fire – Bob Welch
- Dissatisfied – Christine McVie
- (I’m a) Road Runner – Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Edward Holland Jr.
- The Derelict – Dave Walker
- Revelation – Bob Welch
- Did You Ever Love Me – Christine McVie, Bob Welch
- Night Watch – Bob Welch
- Caught in the Rain – Bob Weston
Fleetwood Mac: Bare Trees
In March 1972, “Reprise” label released “Bare Trees”, the sixth Fleetwood Mac studio album. It was recorded 1971-1972, at “De Lane Lea Music Centre” in London, and at Mrs Scarrott’s home, an elderly lady who lived near the band’s communal home in Hampshire, England, and was produced by Danny Kirwan, Bob Welch, Christine McVie, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood.“Bare Trees” was the last album to feature Danny Kirwan. The album was certified Platinum in the US by “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Danny Kirwan– vocals, guitar
- Bob Welch– vocals, guitar
- Christine McVie– vocals, keyboards
- John McVie– bass guitar, photography
- Mick Fleetwood– drums, percussion
- Martin Birch – engineer
- Bob Hughes – remix
- Lee Herschberg – mastering
Track listing:
- Child of Mine – Danny Kirwan
- The Ghost – Bob Welch
- Homeward Bound – Christine McVie
- Sunny Side of Heaven – Danny Kirwan
- Bare Trees – Danny Kirwan
- Sentimental Lady – Bob Welch
- Danny’s Chant – Danny Kirwan
- Spare Me a Little of Your Love – Christine McVie
- Dust – Danny Kirwan
- Thoughts on a Grey Day – Mrs. Scarrott
Fleetwood Mac: Mystery To Me
On October 15, 1973, “Reprise” label released “Mystery to Me”, the eighth Fleetwood Mac studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Rolling Stones Mobile Unit”, and was produced by Bib Welch, Bob Weston, Christine Mc Vie, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, and Martin Birch.
Personnel:
- Bob Welch– lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar
- Bob Weston– acoustic, slide, and electric guitar, backing vocals
- Christine McVie– lead and backing vocals keyboards
- John McVie– bass guitar
- Mick Fleetwood– drums, percussion
- Richard Hewson– string arrangements
- Martin Birch – engineer
- Desmond Majekodunmi, Paul Hardiman – engineer assistant
- Modula – art direction, design
- Clive Arrowsmith – photography
Track listing:
- Emerald Eyes – Bob Welch
- Believe Me – Christine McVie
- Just Crazy Love – Christine McVie
- Hypnotized – Bob Welch
- Forever – Bob Weston, John McVie, Bob Welch
- Keep On Going – Bob Welch
- The City – Bob Welch
- Miles Away – Bob Welch
- Somebody – Bob Welch
- The Way I Feel – Christine McVie
- For Your Love – Graham Gouldman
- Why – Christine McVie
Fleetwood Mac: Kiln House
On September 18, 1970, “Reprise” label released “Kiln House”, the fourth Fleetwood Mac album. It was recorded June–July 1970, at “De Lane Lea Studios” in London, and was produced by Jeremy Spencer, Danny Kirwan, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood and Christine McVie.
Personnel:
- Jeremy Spencer– vocals, guitar, piano
- Danny Kirwan – vocals, guitar
- John McVie– bass guitar
- Mick Fleetwood– drums, percussion
- Christine McVie– backing vocals, cover drawing
- Martin Birch – engineer
Track listing:
- This is the Rock – Jeremy Spencer
- Station Man – Danny Kirwan, Jeremy Spencer, John McVie
- Blood on the Floor – Jeremy Spencer
- Hi Ho Silver – Fats Waller, Ed Kirkeby
- Jewel-Eyed Judy – Danny Kirwan, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie
- Buddy’s Song – Ella Holley
- Earl Gray – Danny Kirwan
- One Together – Jeremy Spencer
- Tell Me All the Things You Do – Danny Kirwan
- Mission Bell – Jesse D. Hodges, William Michael
Fleetwood Mac: Future Games
On September 3, 1971, “Reprise” label released “Future Games”, the fifth Fleetwood Mac studio album. It was recorded June–August 1971, at “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by Danny Kirwan, Bob Welch, Christine McVie, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood.
Personnel:
- Danny Kirwan – vocals, guitar
- Bob Welch – vocals, guitar
- Christine McVie – vocals, keyboards
- John McVie– bass guitar
- Mick Fleetwood– drums, percussion
- John Perfect – saxophone
- Martin Rushent – engineer
- John Pasche – design
- Sally Jesse – cover photography
- Edmund Shea – band photographies
Track listing:
- Woman of 1000 Years – Danny Kirwan
- Morning Rain – Christine McVie
- What a Shame – Bob Welch, Danny Kirwan, Christine McVie, John McVie,Mick Fleetwood
- Future Games – Bob Welch
- Sands in Time – Danny Kirwan
- Sometimes – Danny Kirwan
- Lay It All Down – Bob Welch
- Show Me a Smile – Christine McVie
Fleetwood Mac: Same
On July 11, 1975, “Reprise” label released the self-titled, tenth Fleetwood Mac album. It was recorded January–February 1975, at “Sound City Studios” in Van Nuys, California, and was produced by Fleetwood Mac and Keith Olsen. It was band’s first album to feature Lindsey Buckingham as guitarist and Stevie Nicks as vocalist. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 182 on its list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. The album was certified 5 x Platinum in the US by the “RIAA”.
Personnel:
- Lindsey Buckingham– vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, resonator guitars
- Stevie Nicks– vocals
- Christine McVie– vocals, keyboards, synthesizer
- John McVie– bass guitar
- Mick Fleetwood– drums, percussion
- Waddy– rhythm guitar
- Keith Olsen – engineer
- David Devore – 2nd engineer
- Herbert W. Worthington II – photography
Track listing:
- Monday Morning – Lindsey Buckingham
- Warm Ways – Christine McVie
- Blue Letter – Michael Curtis, Richard Curtis
- Rhiannon – Stevie Nicks
- Over My Head – Christine McVie
- Crystal – Stevie Nicks
- Say You Love Me – Christine McVie
- Landslide – Stevie Nicks
- World Turning – Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie
- Sugar Daddy – Christine McVie
- I’m So Afraid – Lindsey Buckingham
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