Christine McVie

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When Fleetwood Mac regrouped in 1975, trading its British blues pedigree for a sunnier Californian spin on pop rock, vocalist, songwriter, and keyboard linchpin Christine McVie fit right in, belying her English origins to prove comparatively mellow alongside the edgier Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks' brooding crystal visions and anguished confessions. This 1985 solo outing is predictably solid, paced by midtempo rockers and vulnerable ballads that showcase McVie's cool, velvety alto, tidily crafted songs, and blue chip session help from friends like Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Eric Clapton, and Steve Winwood, who pitch in behind McVie's own crisp quartet. The set's most enduring track remains the single hit, "Got a Hold on Me," featuring Winwood's signature synthesizers, but admirers of McVie's work with the platinum Mac will find other charms. --Sam Sutherland

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Christine McVie

Average customer rating: Not perfect, but close. Christine Mc Vie C. McVie Christine Proves She's "The Songbird" Lovely Christine.

Christine McVie Christine McVie Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: In the Meantime Go Insane Law and Order Mirage Out of the Cradle ASIN: B0000062UB Release Date: 1997-11-25

Tracks:

1. Love Will Show Us How
2. The Challenge
3. So Excited
4. One In A Million
5. Ask Anybody
6. Got A Hold On Me
7. Who's Dreaming This Dream
8. I'm The One
9. Keeping Secrets
10. The Smile I Live For

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When Fleetwood Mac regrouped in 1975, trading its British blues pedigree for a sunnier Californian spin on pop rock, vocalist, songwriter, and keyboard linchpin Christine McVie fit right in, belying her English origins to prove comparatively mellow alongside the edgier Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks' brooding crystal visions and anguished confessions. This 1985 solo outing is predictably solid, paced by midtempo rockers and vulnerable ballads that showcase McVie's cool, velvety alto, tidily crafted songs, and blue chip session help from friends like Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Eric Clapton, and Steve Winwood, who pitch in behind McVie's own crisp quartet. The set's most enduring track remains the single hit, "Got a Hold on Me," featuring Winwood's signature synthesizers, but admirers of McVie's work with the platinum Mac will find other charms. --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews:

Not perfect, but close........2006-11-20

I'll always remember "Christine McVie" as the only album I ever bought without having the slightest clue what it was going to cost me. I spotted it at a music shop in a mall...it was so new, the store hadn't gotten around to putting a price sticker on it yet. Tells you what I thought of Christine McVie, and how long I'd waited for her to put out a solo record like her bandmates.

While I prefer her "In the Meantime" CD, this one has a lot of great tracks. Favorites, in addition to the two singles, include "The Challenge" and "I'm the One" -- the latter of which SHOULD have been a single. Given the emphasis on Stevie Nicks in the Fleetwood Mac history, one tends to forget how great a singer McVie is, with or without Lindsey Buckingham's production. Well, "I'm the One" erases any doubts. She's got a strong set of pipes. So sue her for often letting them grace gentler fare like the classic "Songbird".

Unfortunately, I never saw the video of "Love Will Show Us How," which I understand had McVie playing a Lucille Ball type character. Too bad. It would fit how I view this recording...a bit more playful and upbeat than Chris ever was with the Mac, and worth giving a look.

Christine Mc Vie.......2006-11-06

I had this album as black vinyl in the 80's. I enjoyed it then and enjoy it now. The sounds are outstanding even though it was recorded some 25 years ago. Christine Mc Vie is an excellent song writer and musician and her new album In the Meantime is just as good.

C. McVie .......2006-05-04

Christine McVie has many songs in this album that makes me love her voice and music and Fleetwood Mac also. I remember that the first song i hear of them - Got a hold on me- i begun to taste and like their work. This was many but many years ago, and till today produce something that makes me run .

Christine Proves She's "The Songbird".......2005-06-16

This Christine McVie solo album is one of my all time favorite albums ever recorded by anybody.

It has that marvelous "woody clarinet" voice of Christine at its absolute best and some of the most driving and melodic songs ever penned.

From the very fist note of the very first track: "Love Will Show Us How" you just know that you've made the best musical selection ever when you purchased this album.
Every track is a "keeper" . . . "Ask Anybody" . . . and then my own best of the best choice, "Got A Hold On Me" -- "I got a love . . this love . . got a hold one me . . . " the syncopated rhythmic beat is like a clock ticking away heart-beat after heartbeat of "this love" . . and it does have a hold on me!

And the beautiful poetic question in song, "Who's Dreaming This Dream" -- (who's dreaming this dream with me?) . . . this track alon all by itself will make you glad that you own this particular cd by Christine McVie!

If you were or are a fan of Fleetwood Mac . . or if you never even heard Fleetwood Mac . . or even if you didn't particularly like Fleetwood Mac, get THIS Christine McVie cd . . . you will never take it out of your cd changer . . it will find a permanent home there . . and in your musical heart and memory!

Thank You Ms Christine McVie for all of your musical gifts to us over the years . . and special thanks for THIS one . . it will always be remembered as your greatest and your best work! :)

Lovely Christine........2004-09-11

All of these songs are wonderful and would have fit on any Fleetwood Mac album. A must have for any Fleetwood Mac fan. Perfect Christine Pop sound.

Average customer rating: Better than rated by some Great songwriting Adios Perfection 3 Stars just for showing her face! Love Hate

In the Meantime Christine McVie Manufacturer: Koch Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Broadway & Vocalists | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Christine McVie Under the Skin Go Insane Law and Order Out of the Cradle ASIN: B00029J20S Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

1. Friend
2. You Are
3. Northern Star
4. Bad Journey
5. Anything Is Possible
6. Calumny
7. So Sincere
8. Easy Come, Easy Go
9. Liar
10. Sweet Revenge
11. Forgiveness
12. Givin' It Back

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Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac's cool as an oyster chanteuse--ying to Stevie Nick's quirky yang--decided to pass on Mac's latest reunion efforts, prompting her former bandmates to insist that the icy blonde was fed up with the music business, and planned to retreat to her country home. But it seems that McVie was only fed up with her former compatriots, and stealthily recorded In the Meantime, her first solo album in two decades rather than participate in reconfiguring the seventies pop monolith. And just so we know she means business, she not-so-cryptically tackles the invitation from Mick, Stevie, Lindsay and John on the anxious and vituperrious "Bad Journey," leaving no doubt in fan's minds that she's shut the door on her past for good. Meantime finds the formerly winsome musician newly empowered with claws fully extended--penning songs that crackle with ire and ennui without any of the frothy self-deception of the past, whether on the casual hit-or-miss sex of "Anything is Possible" or the chilly kiss-off of "Sweet Revenge." --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews:

Better than rated by some.......2007-03-10

Regardless of Fleetwood Mac comparisons, I think this second solo by Ms. McVie is only slightly short of stellar . . . and I'm really quite picky about the music (especially the songwriting) I call really good. Most musicians/songwriters don't make the cut (my favorites are Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Lowell George and David Knopfler -- not quite so much older brother Mark, although I do agree he's quite good). My first listen to this album was enjoyable, my second was a smilefest. If you want to hear Fleetwood Mac, listen to Fleetwood Mac. Christine is still almost "Perfect" (her maiden name). Her voice is magic, the arrangements and production are first rate, and the songwriting is wonderful if not exactly legendary. Hard to expect much more. I rate this as a "must have" for any Christine fan.

Great songwriting.......2007-01-17

Christine's new album, not unlike her solo album from the 80's has great songwriting...particularly the first five songs on the disk. Musically it is not very challenging...but if you like her voice and think that she is a GREAT songwriter, as I do, you NEED to get this album.

Adios Perfection.......2006-12-10

Starting back in the days of Chicken Shack, I always longed for more of Christine. Her first solo album was wonderful (please remaster than gem), the second divine--the tour she mounted to support that effort resulted in a night of bliss for this listening. I was so glad when Fleetwood Mac efforts with CMc made it to cd, so I could program the discs to just play her songs.

And then there's this.

What a disappointment. My guess is that there's a lot more to her not joining the reformed Mac. This is such a poor effort. The songs are commercial in a way that her fine tuned songs that reached artistic or commerical success never had to stoop. Christine, there was a period when we loved you. This cd was a tough break up for me, but it's just time to tell myself it's time to move on. Adios.

3 Stars just for showing her face!.......2006-08-10

OK, I consider myself one of the consumate fans since the 70's and could get really critical here but I will show alittle respect and not be too harsh.

Yes, she sounds great.....no this is not her best songwriting ( ala "booze" ) and yes the comparisons to FM are unmistakable on a few tracks but unfortunately there are too many throw away tracks.

Friend, You Are, Northern Star & Giving It Back should have been on FM's 2003, SAY YOU WILL and we wouldn't be here leaving disapointing reviews.

Chris, come back to us

Love Hate.......2006-02-22

A lifetime....

I have recordings of Christine's all the way back to Kiln House. I absolutely love them. I have even made my own compilations of only her songs for my personal enjoyment. So, it's not that there's just too much Christine here and that Stevie and Lindsey, John and Mick are missing. It just isn't an immensely enjoyable album to listen to. I would probably stop in my tracks to listen to every lyric of a single song from this if it popped in over the sound system while I was out shopping. But as a whole, to me, the album is too repetitive. As a huge fan, I can honestly say that she has given us decades of beautiful music and has certainly given more to the world than most of us reading/writing these reviews. Christine, despite what I feel about this album, when all is said and done, you deserve a lifetime acheivement award. That's how good CHRISTINE MCVIE is....

Average customer rating: as many stars as there are in the heavens Simply Sublime! Just heard them on Classic FM

All Angels Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Barber | Barber, Samuel | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Delibes, Léo | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mascagni | Mascagni, Pietro | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Offenbach | Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Pachelbel | Pachelbel, Johann | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Serenade Live at Llangollen Renaissance (Eng) Celtic Treasure Premiere ASIN: B000IAZ3CW Release Date: 2006-11-20

Tracks:

1. Songbird
2. Lakmhe Flower Duet
3. Salve Regina (Based on Pachelbel's Canon)
4. Steal Away
5. Windmills of Your Mind
6. Tales of Hoffmann/Barcarolle
7. Silent Night
8. Hosanna (Based on the Intermezzo from 'Cavalleria Rusticana')
9. Ave Verum Corpus (Based on the 'Brideshead Revisited' Theme)
10. Angels
11. Ave Marie
12. Pokarekare Ana
13. Agnus Dei

Album Details

Following a Nationwide Search to Find the Finest Female Teenage Voices, Meet all Angels - the World's First Classical Girl-group. Inspired by the Success and Musical Vision of Recent Classical Crossover Acts, and Hayley Westenra in Particular, all Angels - Charlotte, Daisy, Melanie and Laura - Present a Compelling Collection of Classical Favourites and Modern Easy-classics, Performed in Perfect Vocal Harmony. Featuring Tracks Such as "Angels" (Robbie Williams), "Songbird", "The Flower Due"t, "Pachelbel's Canon", "Silent Night", "Ave Verum Corpus" (To the Brideshead Revisited Theme), "Barber's Adagio" and "Windmills of Your Mind", this is Music of Sublime Beauty which Packs a Particularly Powerful Emotional Punch.

Customer Reviews:

as many stars as there are in the heavens.......2007-03-04

If you are even considering buying this CD, do so - you will love it! The beauty of this music, and their voices, is beyond explanation; you must experience it. The choice of songs was wonderful for their talent. This CD is absolutely some of the most lovely music ever recorded.

Simply Sublime!.......2006-12-13

OK, this really IS pure, fresh, angelic singing that gives you that "tingle factor"! (I know, it's hard to find that, but this did it for me!)

Simply gorgeous singers, crunchy arrangements, top-notch instrumentalists, fresh sound, well-crafted engineering and production. It's hard not to gush with positive adjectives!

I like the mixture of mainly classical favorites with a few pop, folk and spiritual songs thrown in. I'm a classically trained singer/composer/musician who also loves pop and rock, so I appreciate good quality music of many genres, especially those that integrate different influeces, like this does.

When you play this CD, you will find it hard to do anything but listen in awe - it makes your skin tingle, your soul awaken, your breath deepen! It's better than a shot of...well...you can fill in the blank!

I know all these songs are "popular" classics, so maybe some music snobs won't like the "mainstream"-ness of this. But on the other hand, those who aren't "into" classical music would actually like this (I challenge ANYONE not to like this CD!)

It was fun (and a nice surprise) to hear an arrangement of the British pop artist, Robbie Williams' song, "Angels" on the CD! This was one of Robbie William's big hits that made it across to the USA (I think)...

And what an orgasmic arrangment of "Windmills of your mind" - I love the subtle accordion in this, just tugging further on the heart strings! Wow.

I've heard many different arrangements of the classical songs, "The Flower Duet", Pachelbel's "Canon in D", "Barcarolle", "Cavellera Rusticana", "Ave Verum", "Ave Maria", and Barber's "Agnus Dei", but these really are fresh sounding and stirringly performed. Enough to make even the seasoned classical musican sit up and take notice. And entrancing enough to hook the new-comer to classical music.

I've started playing this CD to my young kids - what a fantastic introduction to classical music for them. (Watch out, it will make them distinguish good quality from cheap imitations!)

Infact, I'm so impressed with this CD, I am now going to buy several copies of it to give to my musician and non-musician friends for Christmas... I'm pretty sure they will all get as much joy from this as I have.

This would also be wonderful for wedding music, or any special occasion. (As well as just lovely for relaxing to at home). Very powerful.

Just heard them on Classic FM.......2006-12-03

It's Saturday here in Chicago. I just heard these girls being interviewed on Classic FM.

They sound like great girls, each already more than a little accomplished. Interspersed in the interview were at least four complete tracks from the CD. Unbelievable sounds, harmonies and individual solo passages. Angelic is a perfect description.

I'm here today to buy it for myself.

Average customer rating: very nice Great!

The String Quartet Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Manufacturer: Vitamin Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Tributes | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: The String Quartet Tribute to the Eagles The String Quartet Tribute to Queen The String Quartet Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young The String Quartet Tribute to Elton John String Quartet Tribute to the Rolling Stones ASIN: B0000AM6L6 Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

1. Second Hand News
2. Dreams
3. Don't Stop
4. Go Your Own Way
5. The Chain
6. You Make Loving Fun
7. I Don't Want To Know
8. Gold Dust Woman
9. Landslide
10. Rhiannon
11. Gypsy
12. Little Lies
13. Peacekeeper
14. Tomorrow's Love Song (Original Composition)

Product Description

1. Second Hand News
2. Dreams
3. Don't Stop
4. Go Your Own Way
5. The Chain
6. You Make Loving Fun
7. I Don't Want To Know
8. Gold Dust Woman
9. Landslide
10. Rhiannon
11. Gypsy
12. Little Lies
13. Peacekeeper
14. Tomorrow's Love Song

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

very nice.......2007-07-16

If you are a fan of Fleetwood Mac, you will enjoy this. Beautifully done and very soothing to listen to.

Great!.......2004-06-21

If you're into classical music and Fleetwood Mac then this album is for you! It's actually quite nice! I think this string quartet did a very nice job remaking Fleetwood Mac's masterpieces! It's quite interesting to listen to, especially if you're a big Fleetwood Mac fan! I would most definately recommend this album for big Fleetwood Mac and classical music fans!

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Rock, Rhythm & Blues Elton John , Rick James , Michael McDonald , Chaka Khan , Howard Hewett , Manhattan Transfer , Randy Travis , Pointer Sisters , Christine McVie , and El DeBarge Manufacturer: Warner Bros ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000A3M0N2

Product Description

Rock, Rhythm & Blues// Featuring: 1. I'm Ready - Elton John 2. This Magic Moment/Dance With Me - Rick James 3. For Your Precious Love - Michael McDonald 4. Fever - Chaka Khan 5. Ten Commandments Of Love, The - Howard Hewett 6. I Wanna Be Your Girl - Manhattan Transfer 7. It's Just A Matter Of Time - Randy Travis 8. Mr. Lee - The Pointer Sisters 9. Roll With Me Henry - Christine McVie & Friends 10. Goodnight My Love - El DeBarge

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The Stars Come Out for Christmas Vol. V Manufacturer: Steve Vaus Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: The Stars Come Out for Christmas ASIN: B0009I30IM

Product Description

Features the Beat Boys, Bellamy Bros., Clint Black, Suzy Bogguss, Ray Charles, Holly Dunn, Kathie Lee Gifford, Emmylou Harris, Michael Johnson, Rush Limbaugh, Christine McVie, Glenn Medeiros, Michael Martin Murphey, Willie Nelson, Oak Ridge Boys, Dolly Parton, Peter, Paul & Mary, Kenny Rogers, Stylistics, The Commodores, Ricky Van Shelton, Steve Wariner

Average customer rating: Same Christine, Different Sound

Christine Perfect Christine McVie Manufacturer: Sony Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Christine McVie In the Meantime Complete Blue Horizon Sessions Sound Stage Presents - Lindsey Buckingham With Special Guest Stevie Nicks Under the Skin ASIN: B000B9EX0S Release Date: 2006-01-03

Tracks:

1. Crazy Bout You Baby
2. I'm on My Way
3. Let Me Go (Leave Me Alone)
4. Wait and See
5. Close to Me
6. I'd Rather Go Blind
7. When You Say
8. And That's Saving a Lot
9. No Road Is the Right Road
10. For You
11. I'm Too Far Gone (To Turn Around)
12. I Want You

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

Customer Reviews:

Same Christine, Different Sound.......2006-02-03

First of all, just let me say how amazed I was to ever get my hands on a copy of this - I never thought this would be re-released. Thank You Sony Japan!

It was well worth the wait. The sound is classic, exactly what you might think of when you think British blues. The re-mastering is better than anything I could have hoped for: pure, clear, digital sound. I can hear every intricate detail.

The songs themselves have a timeless quality:

"Wait and See" One of the most striking tracks. It follows classic blues progression format on the piano, and Christine's voice is almost haunting. I was in love with it after just one play.

"Close to Me" Sounds a lot like something she might release with Fleetwood Mac; very upbeat and catchy-this one includes some interesting guitar work.

"And that's Saying Alot" _very_ different sound for her, almost jazzy. Very smooth vocals. Even though it's such a different sound, it fits on this album.


Christine is a very talented singer-songwriter, and this is one effort that should not be passed up. Even after three decades, this music is a must-have for your collection, whether you're a Fleetwood Mac fan or not.

One suggestion I might make, however, would be to buy this album through an independent seller instead of directly from Amazon. I bought it new from a seller, for around 22 USD, including shipping, _and_ I got it before Amazon's promised time.

Average customer rating: Better than any later Fleetwood Mac album.

Christine Mcvie Christine Mcvie Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000E1KR Release Date: 1996-11-21

Album Description

1984 solo debut for Warner Brothers by the vocalist/keyboardist of Fleetwood Mac since 1970. The top 30 albumfeatures the top 10 smash 'Got A Hold On Me' and musicalguests Lindsey Buckingham, Eric Clapton, Ray Cooper, MickFleetwood, Eddy Quintlea and Steve Winwood. 10 tracks total.

Customer Reviews:

Better than any later Fleetwood Mac album........2006-02-05

Great lyrics, wonderful tunes-womanship, top-notch collaborations, and far too wonderful to be deemed a diamond in the rough. Nothing even close to rough here. I've long considered this my favorite Mac album, and it's all Christie. I've turned so many people on to this delightful album over the years and can heartily recommend it. After 20 years whenever I feel like spinning something special from my collection this is always the set I turn to.

Average customer rating: Yule LOVE it!

Original Christmas Rock Greats { Various Artists } Manufacturer: K-Tel ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Holiday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music $7 - $10 | Today's Deals | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music ASIN: B000009CHR Release Date: 2000-09-22

Tracks:

1. Blue Christmas - Elvis Presley
2. Peace On Earth/Little Drumer Boy - David Bowie/Bing Crosby
3. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
4. Feliz Navidad - Jose Feliciano
5. Jingle Bell Rock - Hall & Oats
6. Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer - John Denver
7. Little Saint Nick - Beach Boys
8. Happy Holidays - Alabama
9. Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer - Elmo & Patsy
10. Reindeer Ride - Amy Grant
11. Nuttin' For Christmas - Art Mooney & His Orchestra
12. Coventry Carol - Christine McVie

Customer Reviews:

Yule LOVE it!.......2000-12-16

A great CD! Standards like "Blue Christmas", "Feliz Navidad", "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" and "Little St. Nick" provide the right amount of holiday nostalgia. I hadn't heard Hall & Oates' version of "Jingle Bell Rock" before. Pleasantly surprized. There's a real "out there" vibe with the Bing/Bowie duet. Christine McVie is one of the most under appreciated vocalists in pop/rock. All in all, a splendid collection.

Average customer rating: For Mac/McVie fans Is 20 years worth the wait?

In the Meantime Christine McVie Manufacturer: Sanctuary ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00021LSOO Release Date: 2004-01-01

Tracks:

1. Friend
2. You Are
3. Northern Star
4. Bad Journey
5. Anything Is Possible
6. Calumny
7. So Sincere
8. Easy Come, Easy Go
9. Liar
10. Sweet Revenge
11. Forgiveness
12. Givin' It Back

Album Description

Christine McVie is surely one of the most gifted songwriters Britain has ever produced. Her talent can be heard throughout all of Fleetwood Mac's best-known work & her solo music is no less thrilling. Recorded at Christine's home studio in Kent, 'In The Meantime' is a work of rare depth & quality, with Christine's unmistakable voice to the fore & her songwriting skills as perfect as ever. Sanctuary. 2004.

Album Details

Recorded at her Home Studio in Kent, "in the Meantime" is a Work of Rare Depth and Quality, with Mcvie's Unmistakeable Voice to the Fore Andher Songwriting Skills as Perfect as Ever.

Customer Reviews:

For Mac/McVie fans.......2006-12-24

Christine M. is definitely a unique stylist and under-discussed keyboard player, though there are limitations as to *range* and this factor is noticeable on this interesting '04 venture: simply put, her somewhat monochromatic warbling against the metronomic arrangements yield a somewhat sleep-inducing tone to the notable proceedings.
On the other hand, fans can reflect on these pleasant chants, as to how important Christine's contribution to those Classic mid-1970s FM (no pun...) albums.
The opener, "Friend" could fit right into those abovementioned disks; so could the closer, "Givin' It Back". The latter has muted percussion and is a welcome change from the other cuts.

Is 20 years worth the wait?.......2004-08-25

On my way to work, I heard a song on a college radio station that sounded a lot like Christine McVie. They were playing "Friend", the new single off of her new "In The Meantime" CD. It was the highlight of my day!

I've been listening to Fleetwood Mac since 1972, when I was still in my teens and my brother-in-law turned me on to the "pre-Buckingham-Nicks" era of Fleetwood Mac with "Bare Trees", "Future Games", and "Mystery To Me". Now that I'm nearing 50, they've been my all-time favorite band through many incarnations. Anyone who listened to "Why" on the "Mystery To Me" album could hear that Christine's voice was magical.

I could talk about the Christine Perfect album or the Christine McVie album from '84, but this review is supposed to be about her new CD.

To be honest, I was expecting it to be more of the uptempo/pop sound that Christine infused into the band. Not that that's bad, but this CD is SO much more! You can't help but listen to it, and wonder where Stevie would fit into a background vocal, or what Lindsey would do, etc, but the collaboration between Christine and Dan Perfect is a breathe of fresh air.

You can hear some similarities in a melody here and there that will take you back and remind you of an old Mac song, all of the way back to a song from "Penguin". But this is definitely a fresh sound, and one that covers a variety of styles.

Rather than disect every tune and what it sounds like, suffice it to say, taking Christine's deep, lush, velvety vocals and adding them to a new sound is perfect (no pun intended) and Christine's voice is better than ever.

"Calumny" is particularly moving, and a song that'll run through your head for quite some time. Dan Perfect (Christine's nephew) was involved in the production, engineering and mixing. Talent obviously runs in the family.

I bought the import because I didn't want to wait until September '04, which was a wise move on my part. All I can hope for is that Christine doesn't wait another 20 years before releasing another CD (or whatever format we'll be listening to in 2024).

Anyone appreciating Christine's talented songwriting and sultry vocals will truly enjoy this one.

Rap Music:

1. Communication & Conviction: Last Seven Years
2. Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies: A Variety of Whimsical Verse
3. Cure [Import]
4. Daylight
5. Different Light
6. Dig
7. Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart
8. Du & Jag Doden [Import]
9. Ease Down the Road
10. echolocation

Rap Music

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The Winning Side

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