![]() Even though she wrote it before ever joining Fleetwood Mac, the song's vibe fit the band perfectly. The final track on Rumours album, Gold Dust Woman, is written by Stevie Nicks. Just like Homer's epic, Ulysses, Joel writes a lyrical coming of age story that touches on the internal struggle people have as life transitions from youth to adulthood. Movin' Out (Anthony's Song), sets up our thesis perfectly with the introduction of contrapuntal melodies reminicint of Bach. When music crosses genre, has the complexity of a renowned classical piece, and tells timelessly relatable stories, it will settle deep into your heart, mind, and soul from one generation to another. Why? Shawn will breakdown Joel's compositions and Shawna will talk about his ability to write lyrical stories that capture human nature at its core. Forty-five years after its release, The Stranger has stood the test of time by resonating with grandparents, parents, and children. Journey with us as we dive into The Stranger, Joel's first commercially successful album, track by track. Ouvir Ouvir novamente Continuar A reproduzir…īilly Joel says he's never forgiven himself for not being Beethoven, but we believe just because Billy Joel can't do what Beethoven did doesn't mean Beethoven could do what Billy Joel does.Most of the research for this episode was done by reading Ken Caillat and Steven Stiefel's book, Making Rumours: The Inside Story of the Classic Fleetwood Mac Album. Songbird also proves Christine can write anything.blues, pop, rock, ballads, she is a talented songwriter that can do it all! ![]() Does it change your overall experience of the album? Initially this song wasn't one of our favorites, but in research and after listening to it alone, and not in succession with the rest of the album, it grew into something we loved. Since this song was recorded outside the studio with a more live setup, it has a different feel than the rest of the songs on the album. Christine definitely delivered an emotional performance that "makes grown men everywhere cry", especially John. There's a story in it's production too of how the environment and mood created by the producer effects the outcome of the song's tone. ![]() This song is tender, truthful, and touching and gives insight into the type of person we believe Christine is. ![]() Songbird was written by Christine McVie to convey her feelings toward recent ex and band mate, John McVie. ![]()
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