Gather ‘round listeners, as we unveil something rather special… the first installment of an occasional interlude we like to call “Two-Fer Tuesday”. Every few weeks, the Radio Dial will serve up a pairing of songs by the same group or artist, and today’s spotlight falls on Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham.
First up, a tune from the obscure 1973 LP “Buckingham Nicks”. Named for the duo of Lindsey and soon to be famous songstress Stevie Nicks, the LP failed to chart upon release. However, it was the track “Frozen Love” that caught the ear of a certain Mick Fleetwood, who in turn invited the two to join his evolving British blues rock band, the revised lineup of which catapulted “the Mac” into super stardom. At least, that’s the rumour.
“Look down below you… search out above… and cry out to a life, for a frozen love”
Secondly, a song undeservedly abandoned by current terrestrial radio, Lindsey’s solo track “Trouble” off of his ’81 Law and Order LP. Released during the dawn of the MTV age, this was to be Lindsey’s biggest solo success, peaking at US #9 in early 1982. It also features a drum loop of the aforementioned Mick Fleetwood (who also cameos in the music video), and slightly ethereal background harmonies.
“I really should be saying goodnight… I really shouldn’t stay anymore…. It’s been so long since I held ya… Forgotten what love is for…”
So that draws the first Two-Fer Tuesday to a close. We at the Radio Dial will continue to look for interesting and enlightening song couplings for future installments. It's all done for the music... and the memories.
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