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Christine McVie “Christine McVie”

Posted 05 Dec 2010 in 80s, Albums of 1984, Albums of the 80s, Singer / Songwriter

Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#215 in the Series) is the self-titled release from Christine McVie.

Christine McVie was released in 1984. It was her first album since her Christine Perfect album, which was released in 1970.

I always loved her contributions to Fleetwood Mac. I’d have no interest in seeing them now and watching Stevie Nicks sing Christine’s songs. I know Stevie has a ton of fans, but give me Ms. McVie anytime.

This album contained two hits. ‘Got Ahold on Me’ and ‘Love Will Show us How.’ Got a Hold on Me’ peaked at #10 while ‘Love Will Show us How’ reached #30. You can listen to both songs below.

The Christine McVie album peaked at #26. It was produced by Russ Titelman.

Guest appearances here included Eric Clapton and Stevie Winwood.

Mp3 Downloads available via Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000062UB/?tag=rovi09-20

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Track listing

“Love Will Show Us How” (McVie, Todd Sharp) – 4:14
“The Challenge” (McVie, Sharp) – 4:42
“So Excited” (McVie, Sharp, Billy Burnette) – 4:05
“One in a Million” (McVie, Sharp) – 5:02
“Ask Anybody” (McVie, Stevie Winwood) – 5:29
“Got a Hold on Me” (McVie, Sharp) – 3:52
“Who’s Dreaming This Dream” (Sharp, Daniel Douma) – 3:32
“I’m the One” (Sharp) – 4:05
“Keeping Secrets” (Sharp, Alan Pasqua) – 3:35
“The Smile I Live For” (McVie) – 5:07

Personnel

Christine McVie – vocals, keyboards
Todd Sharp – guitar, background vocals
Eric Clapton- guitar
Lindsey Buckingham – guitar, background vocals
George Hawkins – bass guitar, background vocals
Steve Ferrone – drums, percussion
Mick Fleetwood – drums
Stevie Winwood – keyboards, synthesizers, lead and background vocals
Ray Cooper – percussion
Eddy Quintela – additional keyboards

Bonus Video: Songbird.

BONUS VIDEO 2 Check out this 1973 Fleetwood Mac video. At this point the band was Christine + John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Bob Welch and Bob Weston. (Weston really plays some tasty solos!)