Stevie Nicks

[sodascouts]

Oh my gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!! Check this out Stevie fans and REJOICE!!!!!

http://stevienicks.warnerreprise.com/

I already pre-ordered and eagerly await the "instant download" promised of "Secret Love," the single! I have this demo and it's lovely, but it's a ballad. Looks like the new arrangement rocks!

Stevie ROCKS MY WORLD!!!

[sodascouts]

BTW here are the clips from Ellen.

The official clips:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0APxBTap9h4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE1FlU_mp3Y


The full interview, fan-taped (this may not be up for long)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S6sRVf3M2Q

Their big announcement: touring together.

Quite a step down from touring with Don Henley but oh well. I'll be at at least one show. I probably won't go to more because I have to save up for when Stevie tours to promote her new album, probably this summer. Perhaps at least one new song will sneak into her set on the tour with Rod. One can hope!

The Rod/Stevie dates (aka the "Heart and Soul" tour)

March 20: Bank Atlantic Center (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.)
March 23: St. Pete Times Forum (Tampa, Fla.)
March 24: Philips Arena (Atlanta)
March 26: Madison Square Garden (New York)
March 27: Mohegan Sun Arena (Uncasville, Conn.)
March 30: TD Garden (Boston)
April 1: Bell Centre (Montreal)
April 2: Air Canada Center (Toronto)
April 5: Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia)
April 9: United Center (Chicago)
April 10: Joe Louis Arena (Detroit)
April 15: US Airways Center (Phoenix)
April 16: Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles)

[EagleLady]

I really wouldn't consider Rod a "step down" but that's just me

[Brooke]

Great news!

I forgot to record Ellen, too, so thanks for the vids.

[tequila girl]

Quite a step down from touring with Don Henley
I agree with EL - he's not one of my favourites.....but probably as popular in the UK as Don is in the US.....I know who i'd rather see! :-)

[sodascouts]

Oh my gosh - I just heard the new single and it's great!

:heart: :heart: :heart:

[EaglesFanatic]

She's making us wait till MAY?! I think a tour with Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart is great!

[sodascouts]

I think they're pushing back the release date to give her time to tour with Rod and build up some momentum (and money) before releasing the album. The first single should be available on iTunes in a couple weeks.

[Annabel]

I really wouldn't consider Rod a "step down" but that's just me

I'd agree with you there. :nod: I saw Rod many many, years ago as a 'not really a fan', but absolutely loved the show. He had so much energy and really rocked. Of course he's probably slowed down a bit now. ;-) Still should be a great show. :spin:

[Annabel]

I agree with EL - he's not one of my favourites.....but probably as popular in the UK as Don is in the US.....I know who i'd rather see! :-)

With you on that last part now TG. :yay: :drummer:

[WalshFan88]

Huge Stevie Nicks fan here!

Christine McVie and Stevie were the biggest reasons I like Fleetwood Mac so much.... I like Buckingham's songs too but for me the whole Rumours album is my fav.

[Prettymaid]

Thanks for the videos. I liked the old Rod Stewart - not so much the crooner he has become. Hopefully on this tour he will do his good old stuff.

As for Stevie, I'm more of a Stevie in Fleetwood Mac fan than a Stevie solo fan, but it's all good!

[MikeA]

Huge Stevie Nicks fan here!

Christine McVie and Stevie were the biggest reasons I like Fleetwood Mac so much.... I like Buckingham's songs too but for me the whole Rumours album is my fav.


Now WHY in Tarnation would YOU be a Stevie Nicks fan Austin? She doesn't play guitar! I myself am a big fan of Hers. I have heard Rumors that she could sing write a little. And that's okay. I don't hold that against her....unless she asks me to!

[TimothyBFan]

I really wouldn't consider Rod a "step down" but that's just me


Me either---I ADORE Rod Stewart and always have. Not to say that if I had to choose between Rod & Don---well it would be Don but still....:lol:

Stevie was adorable on Ellen. I'm just glad I remembered to tune in because I never watch the show. Gotta say, it was a great show and Ellen just cracks me up. Loved the bit about the big announcement and that she thought they were having a baby together. :hilarious:

[WalshFan88]

Now WHY in Tarnation would YOU be a Stevie Nicks fan Austin? She doesn't play guitar! I myself am a big fan of Hers. I have heard Rumors that she could sing write a little. And that's okay. I don't hold that against her....unless she asks me to!

Heheheh lets just say I "love" Stevie circa 1970s! :smitten: You gotta admit that too Mike! :lol::lol::lol:

In all honesty though - she IS my favorite female singer of all time. No joke. And Fleetwood Mac is a great band. I'm like PM, I prefer Stevie in Fleetwood Mac rather than solo.

[Brooke]

I'm so excited! I hope so much to get to see her either with Rod or solo. I liked Rod's older songs a lot. I have several old vinyls of his.

Soda, your new av is beautiful!

[sodascouts]

Thanks Brooke!

It appears I may have been too hard on Mr. Stewart! I still think Don Henley has him beat, especially when it comes to singing with Stevie, but it sounds like his set will be enjoyable. Good to know!

[Brooke]

I would definitely pick Don over Rod if I had a choice, but I guess Don's gonna be too busy. Darn.

[AzEaglesFan]

Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks are playing Phoenix on April 15th. They are playing the same place that the Eagles' concert was held. No info on ticket prices yet.

[sodascouts]

Just got word that Rod Stewart wants to do "Leather and Lace" with Stevie for the shows.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[EagleLady]

Hmm, That will be interesting. I'm sure Rod can pull it off.

[sodascouts]

Well, I'll try to keep an open mind.

[EaglesFanatic]

I can't even imagine how that would sound... I'll try to keep an open mind too Soda lol.

[Freypower]

I don't see why Rod shouldn't sing Leather & Lace. He has the raspy voice for it. Sorry.:hmm:

[TimothyBFan]

Hmmmm... Not sure how I feel about this. I guess I'll wait and hear it first. I'm leaning towards saying it will sound ok because, like FP said, he has that beautiful raspy voice for it. I think my biggest problem will be that it's just NOT Don singing it with her.

[Brooke]

That will be interesting to hear. I'm sure I will prefer Don's version, but I think Rod will do alright.

I wish they would add a date in Missouri. :pray:

[Prettymaid]

I don't blame Rod for wanting to sing it. While I don't expect his vocals to be as good as Don's, I think most concert goers will like it.

[sodascouts]

Stevie Nick's new single "Secret Love" is now available for 99 cents at amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&rh=n%3A163856011%2Ck%3ASTEVIE+NICKS+SECRET+LOVE&page=1

[EaglesFanatic]

Thanks for the heads up soda! I'll go check it out! I think they added a couple new concert dates for their upcoming tour. Unfortunately, none near me :shrug:

[luvthelighthouse]

I was just listening to the radio and heard what seemed to be a very pretty melody. I didn't pay much attention... but when the song was over the DJ said... and that's a preview of Stevie Nicks' new release, due out this spring. Of course I immediately thought of Soda and how excited you must be!

[sodascouts]

Oh - I'm excited - you better believe it! lol

[sodascouts]

Dreamer and I were looking at the "Totally Looks Like" blog and it compared Stevie to Carrie Fisher. At first I thought "Nah" but then again she did do her hair in the Leia 'do a few times...

http://www.buckinghamnicks.net/sn/images/SNicks25YFM06c.jpg

http://www.buckinghamnicks.net/sn/images/SNicksCP03.JPG

http://www.buckinghamnicks.net/sn/images/SNicksPrincessLeia.JPG

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well - she really does resemble Carrie Fisher in that second picture, Soda. I don't see it as much in the other two though.

[sodascouts]

Nah, I don't think she looks like her either - just the hair in the same style.

[Freypower]

Well - she really does resemble Carrie Fisher in that second picture, Soda. I don't see it as much in the other two though.

The second photo IS Carrie Fisher! Isn't that to show the similarity?

I see a vague similarity in the hairstyle but that's all.

[sodascouts]

No - the second photo is also Stevie. It's from a 1979 Fleetwood Mac concert. She's reaching down to get a bouquet from the crowd. This is from my personal collection and I scanned it in myself - trust me, it's her!

[Freypower]

Well, I stand corrected. :blush: I thought Ms Nicks was blonde.

[sodascouts]

Her natural color is dark blonde. She discovered dye in high school.

Yearbook photo from sophmore year:

http://www.buckinghamnicks.net/sn/images/SNicksYearbook.JPG

Yearbook photo from senior year:

http://www.buckinghamnicks.net/sn/images/SNicksAZL04.jpg

She went back to her natural color briefly during the Tusk era. I will say, though, that the dark red stage lighting is making it appear darker than it really is in that second photo. Here's some others from that time:

http://www.buckinghamnicks.net/sn/images/SNicksUC04.jpg

http://www.buckinghamnicks.net/sn/images/SNicksRC01.JPG

http://www.buckinghamnicks.net/sn/images/SNicksLive802.jpg

[Prettymaid]

I remember doing a double take when I looked at the inside of the Rumours album to see that Stevie's look had gone from this (Fleetwood Mac album,far left)...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51DGXy9ptzL._SS400_.jpg

to this ( Rumour's album, center)...

http://images.warnerbrosrecords.com/drupal6x/cores/latest/sites/fleetwoodmac/files/imagecache/photo_fullnode/photos/bk%20shot%20retouched%20F2.jpg (http://images.warnerbrosrecords.com/drupal6x/cores/latest/sites/fleetwoodmac/files/photos/bk%20shot%20retouched%20F2.jpg)

[Annabel]

Got this as a Don Henley news alert but it's more a Stevie Nicks with a Don mention so thought I'd put it here. :laugh: 3 pages to this too. :thumbsup:

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/stevie-nicks-returns-secret-love-album/story?id=12911806

[Brooke]

Great find, Annabel. Thanks!

I was glad to read how the show with Rod Stewart would go. I hope I get some good tickets for that.

[sodascouts]

I just get more and more excited about this as time passes. I have my seat for the Atlanta show - fourth row (although off to the side). Having her on Glee would be awesome and she also mentioned that there will be another Fleetwood Mac album eventually! Excellent interview! There's another one a friend of mine linked to which has a fabulous photo of Stevie in the studio. Here it is:

http://nickslive.blogspot.com/2011/02/stevie-nicks-talks-about-secret-love.html#more

[sodascouts]

A video of Stevie visiting the Glee set:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxlAjebFnd8

[Prettymaid]

I loved that! But really Stevie, they've come a long way from hot water bottles! ;)

[TimothyBFan]

I've never watched Glee but if it's cool enough for Stevie, I guess I should check it out!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Very cool and same here, Willie. I hardly ever watch television, but maybe I'll have to check this out.

[Brooke]

Same here!

[Prettymaid]

I've watched it a couple of times. The music is great but I can never get into the storyline. Too young for me! :lol:

But Stevie makes a good point. This show is so popular that it is probably making it cool to be in the high school chorus! :thumbsup:

[Prettymaid]

While looking for the I Want My MTV ad on youtube for the Today In R&R History thread I found this gem!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIseHz15U38

[sodascouts]

Gotta love it! She's so cute there. They're prepping her for the 40s retro segment of the Gypsy video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L97pXkcMEds

(The 40s segment starts at 1:35)

Man, I adore that video - my favorite ever, just like "Gypsy" is my favorite song.

[Maleah]

This may have been posted already but if not, Crystal Bowersox posted it on her twitter

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/bannerland/249559877.jpg

[WalshFan88]

Cool! :)

[sodascouts]

Oooh, lucky Ms. Bowersox!

[sodascouts]

PerezHilton.com has an exclusive on Stevie's New album cover. Here it is:

http://perezhilton.com/2011-03-07-new-stevie-nicks-album-cover

I'm lovin' it!

[EaglesFanatic]

That's so cool, it looks great! I'm so anxious for her new album to come out! Thanks for the link btw soda :nod:

[TimothyBFan]

The sexiest woman in Rock N Roll!! That is a beautiful album cover!:thumbsup:

[Brooke]

Yes, gorgeous! Can't wait for it!

[Prettymaid]

Great imagery!

[sodascouts]

More new pictures of Stevie!

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/StevieINYOURDREAMS.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/newpic.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/My-Space-Background-Shel.jpg

[EaglesKiwi]

That third picture's gorgeous... she looks ethereal :smile:

[MikeA]

she looks ethereal

"Looks" Hell! She IS ethereal! It's just a bonus that she can sing and write too.

[EaglesKiwi]

"Looks" Hell! She IS ethereal! It's just a bonus that she can sing and write too.
:rofl:

[Brooke]

More new pictures of Stevie!

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/StevieINYOURDREAMS.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/newpic.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/My-Space-Background-Shel.jpg


Wow, these are just gorgeous! Thanks Soda!

[TimothyBFan]

WOW....just WOW!!!!!

[Prettymaid]

I'll second that WOW!

[WalshFan88]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/My-Space-Background-Shel.jpg

:woah::dizzy::fainted::smitten:

I put all of the emoticons on there that I felt appropriately represented what was going through my mind in order! :D

[WalshFan88]

"Looks" Hell! She IS ethereal! It's just a bonus that she can sing and write too.

+1

Agreed! ;) :rofl:

[Prettymaid]

And the woman is freaking 62 years old! Unbelieveable!

[TimothyBFan]

:woah::dizzy::fainted::smitten:

I put all of the emoticons on there that I felt appropriately represented what was going through my mind in order! :D

Austin---You're freckle counting!!! I'm so proud!!!!:wink:

[Brooke]

And the woman is freaking 62 years old! Unbelieveable!

Well, not to diss Stevie cause I love her anyway, but I think there's been some airbrushing done. That or she's had some "work"!

[tbs fanatic]

LOL! I'm with you on that one, Brooke. :smile:

[WalshFan88]

Austin---You're freckle counting!!! I'm so proud!!!!:wink:

:hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:

[WalshFan88]

And the woman is freaking 62 years old! Unbelieveable!

That IS unbelievable.

[sodascouts]

Well, not to diss Stevie cause I love her anyway, but I think there's been some airbrushing done. That or she's had some "work"!

If Stevie's had work done, it's been very subtle because I haven't noticed it. However, that third 'sparkly' photo has definitely been airbrushed, methinks! That's par for the course now, though, even with younger artists.

[Prettymaid]

Airbrushed or not, that is one hot woman!

(Don't you women love that we can say that about another woman and not be afraid of how it sounds? Men could learn a thing or two from us!) ;)

[TimothyBFan]

Airbrushed or not, that is one hot woman!

(Don't you women love that we can say that about another woman and not be afraid of how it sounds? Men could learn a thing or two from us!) ;)

I think I've mentioned the "drinking game" sometimes played on vinyl night here called, "if I swung that way......". Stevie's my choice. :hilarious: KWIM?---not that there's anything wrong with that. :)

[Brooke]

:hilarious: Willie!

Btw, love your banner. Too funny!

[Prettymaid]

I think I've mentioned the "drinking game" sometimes played on vinyl night here called, "if I swung that way......". Stevie's my choice. :hilarious: KWIM?---not that there's anything wrong with that. :)

Do the guys play?

[WalshFan88]

Airbrushed or not, that is one hot woman!

(Don't you women love that we can say that about another woman and not be afraid of how it sounds? Men could learn a thing or two from us!) ;)

Agree with the first line completely.

:hilarious:

[MikeA]

I definitely swing that way Cathy and I think she is too!

All this homophobia...BS!

If I'd been born a woman, I'd have been a Lesbian!

[WalshFan88]

I definitely swing that way Cathy and I think she is too!

All this homophobia...BS!

If I'd been born a woman, I'd have been a Lesbian!

:hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:

+1 :rofl:

[TimothyBFan]

I definitely swing that way Cathy and I think she is too!

All this homophobia...BS!

If I'd been born a woman, I'd have been a Lesbian!

:hilarious: My husband has said the same thing! Men!! (shakes head)

[MikeA]

:hilarious: My husband has said the same thing! Men!! (shakes head)

WOMEN (nodding head!)

[WalshFan88]

WOMEN (nodding head!)

;) LOL Mike.

[Freypower]

A Guardian interview:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/mar/25/stevie-nicks-interview

[Prettymaid]

Sometimes she sounds perfectly sensible and other times she sounds llike she's out of her mind!

[MikeA]

I heard that Stevie is doing a one-night gig at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas May 14.

Tickets at: $45 to $175

http://www.caesarspalace.com/EventsDetail.do?detailName=stevie-nicks-detail&locationCode=CLV

[sodascouts]

I'm back from the Atlanta show and I saw my friend off to Chicago last night. Wow, I'm exhausted, but I had a great time!

BEFORE THE SHOW: STEVIE SIGHTING (SORT-OF)

My friends and I arrived in Atlanta the night before to hang out together at the Four Seasons bar lounge. This was not just because we enjoy overpriced drinks. Whenever Stevie stays in Atlanta, she stays at the Four Seasons (this is no secret; she openly gushes about how wonderful she thinks it is and even lived there for several months in the mid-90s). We hoped to see her walk through the lobby like we did the last time we came to Atlanta - to see Fleetwood Mac in 2003.

We were a group of five, all of us women in our twenties or thirties except for one who was over 60 (although she doesn't look it). She is rather well-off and was staying at the hotel, so it was perfectly natural for us to be there. Nevertheless, the rest of us made sure to dress nicely so we wouldn't stand out like sore thumbs. I even wore my Saudi Arabian gold jewelry, which I rarely break out because it is high purity and therefore "soft." Astonishingly, it seemed to work as the concierge told us "welcome back" when we came to meet our friends at the lounge.

We hung out, drank, and had a good time just talking for a couple hours. Then, my friend who was staying at the hotel said we should head down to the lobby and sit in some chairs there to ensure we saw Stevie walk through (the lounge is up the stairs from the lobby). Now, we had all calculated the time it would approximately take her to get from the prior show in Tampa to Atlanta, assuming she stayed until the end of Rod Stewart's set, so the rest of us said it was too early and we wanted to stay in the lounge and have a few more drinks. She reminded us that perhaps Stevie had left immediately after her own set and therefore might get to Atlanta earlier, so we finally agreed to go downstairs.

Apparently my friend has a "Stevie-sense." Just as we reached the top of the stairs, my friend hissed "THERE SHE IS"! Stevie was walking around the corner to the elevators, but she was already almost there. While my friends saw the back of her head, I who was at the back of the pack barely saw her shadow against the wall. I did, however, see the back of Waddy Wachtel's frizzy mane. BOOOOOO. Thirty seconds earlier...

Discouraged, we all went down to the lobby anyway in the hopes that perhaps one of the backup singers or other backing band members would come by, although we doubted they all stayed there. Besides, the last call at the bar was 11:30 and that time had passed (not that I needed to spend any more money there). We again got to chatting and sure enough, her assistant came by with a cute little dog. The dog ran up to us and we cooed over it. I was determined to act like a normal dog-loving guest but my friend gave away the game by asking, "Is that HER dog?" The assistant, after telling us it wasn't, hurried away. The rest of us were mortified because we had just been BUSTED as poser Stevie fans!

Ah well.

AT THE VENUE

Unable to "wait and see," I had already looked up the setlist from the prior show online and saw that there were no duets as there had been when Don and Stevie co-headlined the "Two Voices" tour. Rod came out for the encore alone, whereas in 2005 Stevie and Don had closed their shows together. Also, Rod's set was a couple songs longer.

At first, I was worried that Stevie was just a glorified opening act, doing her set and then clearing out for Rod's. However, I comforted myself with the fact that their set lists were of comparable length even if her set was shortened from what it would be normally. I guess it doesn't really matter anyway, but I just hated the thought of Stevie playing second fiddle to Rod Stewart.

However, I should say that I have a new appreciation for Rod Stewart after seeing his show. I'm going to go out and buy a "Greatest Hits" I think. Still, I felt nothing like the admiration I felt for Don Henley after leaving the Two Voices show in Chicago. Guess I won't be starting up a Rod Stewart site anytime soon. lol

To everyone's astonishment, the concert started RIGHT on time. The venue was barely half full because many hadn't meandered to their seats yet. The good news was that whoever had the seats next to my friend and I in the fourth row hadn't arrived yet, so she and I slid down to the aisle and had a fantastic view of Stevie.

Rod came out and introduced her with loads of compliments. And shoot, those female Rod Stewart fans put female Eagles fans to shame when it comes to the level of shrill squeals of frantic delight that they emit whenever their idol turns his eyes in their direction. I thought one woman next to me was going to have a fit; she was screaming so much she could barely catch her breath.


STEVIE'S SET

After Rod's gracious introduction, Stevie came out all in black and fringe, her blond hair long and wavy, looking gorgeous.

She started with Fall From Grace, which is a relatively new choice - she used to always open with "Dreams." She was flattening out the high notes but singing the others with power and holding them out a longer time - I think her voice wasn't in top form and she was doing her best to make up for it in other ways. I appreciate her working so hard to give her fans a good show.

The next song was her new single, Secret Love! I had hoped Stevie would be brave enough to do this song and promote her new record instead of just playing old hits, but I wasn't sure if she would go there especially since part of the audience wasn't at the show to see her. Well, she did it and she nailed it!!! GO STEVIE!!! The video for her new song played behind her on a screen and it looked very cool.

On a personal note: my night was made when Stevie made eye contact with me and smiled. I have been to tons of Stevie/Fleetwood Mac shows, and that has never happened to me before! This is especially notable because Stevie very rarely makes eye contact with anyone in the audience (except, obviously, during the "Edge of Seventeen walk," when she makes eye contact with as many people as she can). My friend thought it might be because we knew all the words to the new song and were rocking out when the folks around us weren't - plus, I was wearing a shirt with a lot of glitter on it that sparkled a great deal in the lights. Well, I don't care. I was absolutely thrilled.

Her next song, If Anyone Falls, is not my favorite but it has nice harmonies and Steve sang it very dramatically. The acapella part really works. She made lots of saucy faces and really seemed to be enjoying herself.

Stevie started off her next song, Dreams, with "Here's one you'll know." I guess that was for all the Rod Stewart fans scratching their heads - but hey, at least the venue was much fuller now, so perhaps it was best to save the kickers until the people have found their way into the arena. She plays "Dreams" straight now rather than doing it as a medley with "Outside the Rain" - an improvement, in my opinion.

She introduced Sorcerer by explaining it was about how when she and Lindsey Buckingham first came to Los Angeles in 1970, they were really blown away by the kind of lifestyles people were leading and how it all felt very surreal to them. I'm not sure how well this plays live but I enjoyed it.

After that, it was time for the hit parade. She started it off with Gold Dust Woman. Terrific drama, passionate vocals, and very hot ad libbing at the end. The only disappointment was that the famous howl was more of a strangled growl. Still, the arena was warming up and was pretty much full now (even the people at the end of the row had come). Lots of people were standing up now.

Stand Back - which ironically had been covered by Rod Stewart in the past - brought the house down. Everyone around me was rocking out at this point, even if they were there for Rod. It was my favorite song of the night. Stevie sang it with such spirit, even doing high kicks and dancing around. LOVED IT.

Rhiannon starts with an extended piano intro so that Stevie can change into her beautiful Rhiannon dress with the draping sleeves to perform it. The current arrangement - a slow, dramatic first verse, then kicking it into high gear for the rest of the song - works really well. She really thew herself into it and that's what makes it great.

Landslide was absolutely magnificent. As she sang, a slideshow behind her showed photos of her growing up - her family - her life, starting from when she was little baby to today. The lines "Time makes you bolder -children get older - I'm getting older, too" become more poignant to me every year. This year has held a lot of changes for me and feel a lot older than I did at this time last year. The song actually made me tear up.

To go from that kind of emotion to the rocker Edge of Seventeen was a bit of a shock - she'd never done that before - but the excitement that opening riff brings will snap you out of any melancholy musings very effectively. My friend and I had already determined that the stage was too far back for Stevie to reach the hands of audience members, meaning there would be no "Edge Walk" and thus we could stay at our seats instead of rushing the stage. She blew it out of the water (except, again, for a disappointing howl) and the way she was flinging her hair around, I thought she'd get dizzy! It was awesome! When it was time for where the Edge Walk would traditionally be, she instead walked along the stage and paused to wave to every section of the crowd (kind of like the Eagles do at the end of the shows, except for a longer time). The extra cheering from each section as she waved showed her how much we appreciated it! She finished with some great adlibbing and then, at the last beat, fully bowed so that her hair draped all around, then quickly stood up and flung her hair back. It was tres sexy!

She went off the stage as we all chanted for her to come back. Then, she returned for her encore: Love Is. She gave a long, bizarre introduction that made it sound like she'd forgotten about the song until looking through old tapes for her new album and that's when she decided to perform it as a closer - but she released the song in 2001! She added that throughout the entirety of her career, only two ballads have closed her shows: "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You" from the beginning until a few years ago, then "Beauty and the Beast." She said that this one, "Love Is," will probably be the last ballad she closes with for the rest of her life. That depressed me - first, I don't like to think of her life ending. Second, "Love Is" is quite inferior to "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You." Also, "Love Is" is a downer song for the most part with lyrics about falling to the floor crying because their wonderful love must end. By contrast, "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You" makes your spirit lift with its beautiful theme of encouragement - "If not for me, do it for yourself. If not for me, do it for the world." Still, once Stevie started singing "Love Is," she sold it - especially since she added a verse from a demo version that was not on the released version. What a treat! It's those kind of things that make a live performance extra special.

INTERMISSION

What a show! We were thrilled with the show, but also bummed that it was over so soon. According to all prior reports, Stevie would not be coming back out during Rod's set. While I was relieved Rod would not be butchering Don's part in "Leather and Lace," I did wish they would do an encore together or something. I noticed "Rock and Roll" had been dropped from Stevie's set (she had played it the night before) - maybe they would do an encore together after all? My friend and I hoped for the best, but didn't expect it.

ROD STEWART'S SET

When the curtain rose after intermission, the transformation of the stage was amazing. Stevie has a very bare-bones stage setup - her mic is decorated and she has a screen behind her, but that's it. Rod's stage set up was straight out of a Vegas act. Blindingly white staircases and platforms, eleven backing members all wearing snappy matching clothing - six of them beautiful women in matching red fringe VERY SHORT dresses, and five of them men in snappy suits with red ties. Rod himself was in a suit with a bright red tie, although he would change several times throughout the night into ever-more shiny and colorful clothes (more than Stevie!) He had a screen behind him as well but it flashed bright colors and flames and such when he sang, which added to the visual bang because the white surfaces reflected the colors.

Rod is like a hyperactive kid. He can't stop moving and sometimes his movements are downright spastic. At first it was kind of distracting but once I got used to it, I realized it was kind of a "Rod thing" and people were eating it up. Still, he knows how to work up a crowd. Occasionally he would spank himself or lift us a piece of his shirt just to hear the screams of the ladies reach fever pitch. I was thinking "Take it easy on them, Rod, they're already in hysterics!" lol

Even though I only knew the choruses to most of the songs, I was having a good time. Then.... to my ecstatic delight....

STEVIE CAME BACK OUT TO SING ON A COUPLE OF ROD'S SONGS!

Now me and my friends were the ones in hysterics at this wonderful surprise. Rod again gave her a really complimentary introduction. She was wearing form-fitting pants and I realized that she has really lost some weight. You go, girl! Rod said she'd chosen the two songs they'd do together and they were....

Passion
I didn't recognize this song. Stevie sang parts of it just like she did on Don's songs in the Two Voices tour. While Rod Stewart grabbing Stevie and pulling her to him to sing wasn't as sexy as the Stevie / Don chemistry, it was still cool. I have to say, it was a hoot to see Rod being so hyperactive next to Stevie, and hilarious when she tried to imitate his moments a little.

Young Turks
I only knew the chorus to this song but it was terrific! This time, while Rod was running around the stage, she joined his backing singers and did a Supreme-Like dance with them. That was too awesome!

As she left the stage, I held out hope that she would come back out for an encore with Rod, but that was not to be. Still, FABULOUS show!!!

For the curious, here is what Rod played:

Love Train
Tonight's the Night
Having a Party
Passion - duet with Stevie
Young Turks - duet with Stevie
First Cut is the Deepest
You Wear it Well
Downtown Train
Reason to Believe
Forever Young
You're In My Heart
Sweet Little Rock'n'Roller
Rhythm of my Heart
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
Hot Legs
Maggie May
Do Ya Think I'm Sexy

I'll post some photos and vids in a bit that others took - I didn't manage any.

ETA: Revised the setlist after my memory being jogged.

[Freypower]

Thanks for the review Soda. In Rolling Stone Rod had said he wanted to duet with her on Reason To Believe & The First Cut Is The Deepest. What a shame you got Passion & Young Turks which IMO are two of his most mediocre songs. I have to say that overall that set isn't composed of his best songs.

Re the eye contact: I got eye contact with her briefly when I saw Fleetwood Mac; I think when she was introducing Gold Dust Woman or Dreams.

[sodascouts]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/MHLGS.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/h57sP.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/pl0sA.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/YJu7t.jpg

With Rod:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/1zezF.jpg
With his backup singers:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/lFIcw.jpg


Tons more photos here:

http://www.life.com/search/?type=images&q0=STEVIE+NICKS&page=1

[tequila girl]

Fabulous Review Soda... :thumbsup: Thanks! I'm glad you had a great time......
Stevie's lookin' gooooood!

[sodascouts]

Video of her with Rod onstage:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFGP_wclc6s

[Koala]

Thanks for the review, photos and video Soda, glad you had a great time!

[TimothyBFan]

Loved the review and pictures. Stevie's just as beautiful as ever!!

Soda- you had me worried with....

"At first, I was worried that Stevie was just a glorified opening act, doing her set and then clearing out for Rod's. However, I comforted myself with the fact that their set lists were of comparable length even if her set was shortened from what it would be normally. I guess it doesn't really matter anyway, but I just hated the thought of Stevie playing second fiddle to Rod Stewart."

and

"While I was relieved Rod would not be butchering Don's part in "Leather and Lace," I did wish they would do an encore together or something. I noticed "Rock and Roll" had been dropped from Stevie's set (she had played it the night before) - maybe they would do an encore together after all? My friend and I hoped for the best, but didn't expect it."

I'm very glad you found an appreciation for Rod after all even tho you thought he might "butcher" Leather & Lace. :wink:I was afraid that maybe you were going in just assuming you weren't going to like him that maybe you wouldn't. You said you will be buying his greatest hits but I'm curious on what your perception was after actually seeing him perform. Did you enjoy him and his music?

[WalshFan88]

Great review Soda!

The pics are nice too!!! :smitten: :hilarious:

I was watching a documentary on Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers last night and she was mentioned quite a bit in that documentary.

[sodascouts]

You said you will be buying his greatest hits but I'm curious on what your perception was after actually seeing him perform. Did you enjoy him and his music?

I will admit that I went in there dubious as to whether I would enjoy Rod's set. Indeed, my friend and I even discussed if we should stay since we thought Stevie wasn't coming back out. However, I did not forget the nice things said about him here, so I stayed - and I'm so glad I did!

There are several songs by Rod Stewart I gained a new appreciation for. In fact, I found something to like about all of them except "Passion" (with the exception of Stevie singing on it, of course), "Hot Legs," and "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy," which I have always thought was pretty lame.

By the way, I always thought "You Wear It Well" was a jingle from a commercial. I remember hearing it advertising perfume or something in the 80s, I think. I never realized it was a real song until this concert!

At least I knew enough to correct my friend who thought that "The First Cut Is the Deepest" was a Sheryl Crow song that Rod was covering.

Believe me, I wouldn't spend my hard-earned money on a CD if I didn't appreciate the music. However, I must admit that I won't be shelling out money to see his solo concerts sans Stevie, even though he is a good showman.

As far as enjoying him as opposed to his music, he seemed to love performing and I always appreciate that. He seems like a fun guy who understands what his fans want and gives it to them - and revels in the way they eat it up! He makes you feel like the concert is just as exciting to him as it is to you. I love that. The only thing I didn't enjoy about him was how he spazzed out so much, making jerky weird hand movements, running in place while waving his arms around - things like that. It was constant and it was distracting. If it were the 1970s or 1980s, I would think he was on some kind of upper.

[Brooke]

Soda, sounds like you had a great time even though you were a bit apprehensive about Rod. Stevie looks fabulous, too!

Thanks for telling us all about it. I'm still thinking about going to see them in KC in April. I'm watching the tickets. Not too crazy about RS, but he's ok. I'd really rather see her solo.

[sodascouts]

It's rumored that she'll tour solo in a few months to promote her new album, In Your Dreams. It's hard to know whether to hold out, though, because we don't know what cities she'll play (right now she's just booked Atlantic City and Vegas).

[Brooke]

Yeah. I wish she would have just waited to tour solo. Surely she will for the new cd. :fingerscrossed:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks for the review, Soda. As far as Rod - I've never been a huge fan of his either and don't think I'd be interested in seeing him solo. The only songs of his that I really like are ...

Maggie May (love it)
Tonight's the Night
You Wear it Well
Forever Young

As far as his set, it kinda reminds me of the discussion we were having in another thread about acts that use special effects or other gimmicks to entertain instead of letting their music do the entertaining.

[sodascouts]

The latest publicity photo:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/196521_199451680088997_132975533403279_554318_5210 79_n.jpg

[WalshFan88]

Great pic.

Always fun to see Stevie in all of her outfits!

[TimothyBFan]

As far as his set, it kinda reminds me of the discussion we were having in another thread about acts that use special effects or other gimmicks to entertain instead of letting their music do the entertaining.

:nope: Not Rod... The music stands by itself and he doesn't (or never use to anyways) use a bunch of special effects but he has always been hyper on stage-dancing and running around.

From Wikipedia...." With his career in its fifth decade, Stewart has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best selling artists of all time (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_music_artists).[5] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_stewart#cite_note-4) In the UK, he has garnered six consecutive number one albums (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK_Album_Chart), and his tally of 62 hit singles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK_Singles_Chart) include 31 that reached the top 10, six of which gained the number one position.[6] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_stewart#cite_note-5) He has had 16 top ten singles in the U.S, with four of these reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_Hot_100). In 2008, Billboard magazine ranked him the 17th most successful artist on the "The Billboard Hot 100 Top All-Time Artists (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_Hot_100_All-Time_Top_Artists)".[7] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_stewart#cite_note-6) He was voted at #33 in Q Magazine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q_%28magazine%29)'s list of the top 100 Greatest Singers of all time.[8] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_stewart#cite_note-7) In 1994, Stewart was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame).[9] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_stewart#cite_note-8)"




I'd say numbers like 100 million records sold, 62 hit singles & 31 top 10 singles kinda speaks volumes.



JMO

[Brooke]

Wow Willie. Yes, I'd say it does. I never knew that Rod was that popular.

I like him. Just not to the extent of some bands. :wink: My favorite songs of his would be:

Maggie Mae (hearing it always takes me back in time-great memories)
Reason To Believe
Tonight's The Night
Do Ya Think I'm Sexy (it's just too funny not to like!)
You Wear It Well

Btw, another gorgeous pic of Stevie!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

That is another gorgeous photo of Stevie.

And since Soda started a new thread about Rod Stewart, I went ahead and posted some comments in it to keep this thread on topic.

[TimothyBFan]

Yeah-sorry about going on and on about Rod here. I should of started that thread and done it there. Oops! :blush:

[Prettymaid]

Thanks Soda for the great review. Very nice details as usual! :thumbsup:

[Freypower]

Soda, could you do me a favour please. Could you please share with us your Top 10 (or 20) if you prefer Stevie solo songs & could you do brief reviews & rank her solo albums. Thanks.

[sodascouts]

That will take some time to do up right, but I'll get to work on it.

[whitcap]

Stevie and Rod sang Leather and Lace last night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNG36Zv6D-M

[TimothyBFan]

Oh oh!!! Can't wait to get Soda's opinion on that! It wasn't a Don & Stevie version but it was passable in my opinion. What's everyone else think?

[Annabel]

Oh oh!!! Can't wait to get Soda's opinion on that! It wasn't a Don & Stevie version but it was passable in my opinion. What's everyone else think?

I'll agree with you there. It was pretty good. :nod: Big shoes for Rod to step into. ;)

[sodascouts]

Rod said in a recent interview he wanted to do this song but that Stevie said no, that she thought it belonged to Don. Well, obviously she relented.

Look, I love that song and even just hearing those opening notes puts a smile on my face.

BUT

No, it didn't work for me. Rod's voice isn't made for that kind of song. Sorry, me no likee. Plus, dude needs to learn the lyrics.... or at least read the teleprompter less clumsily. I saw him and Stevie using one in Atlanta - so there's no excuse!

He could have rocked Stop Dragging My Heart Around but he's been fixated on doing L&L and haranguing Stevie about it since the tour started. Ah well, it was not horrific. Just not that good.

[TimothyBFan]

He could have rocked Stop Dragging My Heart Around but he's been fixated on doing L&L and haranguing Stevie about it since the tour started. Ah well, it was not horrific. Just not that good.

Really? Did he mention it in interviews or something? :unimpressed: If that's the case, I have to wonder how Stevie felt about the finished product then.

[Prettymaid]

I agree with Soda. Even before I read her post I was thinking,"Seriously, the man can't learn the lyrics to his part of the song?"

To me he looked very uncomfortable with his hand in his pocket. Talk about no chemistry. She might as well be singing to a goldfish! And his phrasing was all wrong. I realize that could be attributed to artistic license, but since he was obviously reading from a teleprompter I hightly doubt it.

I initially had no problem with them doing this together. I thought Rod's raspy voice would 'put me in mind of' Don's vocal. But it was awful...just awful.

[TimothyBFan]

I agree with Soda. Even before I read her post I was thinking,"Seriously, the man can't learn the lyrics to his part of the song?"

To me he looked very uncomfortable with his hand in his pocket. Talk about no chemistry. She might as well be singing to a goldfish! And his phrasing was all wrong. I realize that could be attributed to artistic license, but since he was obviously reading from a teleprompter I hightly doubt it.

I initially had no problem with them doing this together. I thought Rod's raspy voice would 'put me in mind of' Don's vocal. But it was awful...just awful.

So PM, did you like it? :lol:

[sodascouts]

Really? Did he mention it in interviews or something? :unimpressed: If that's the case, I have to wonder how Stevie felt about the finished product then.

Oh yeah, he mentioned it in several. Here's just one example:
http://nickslive.blogspot.com/2011/03/rod-stewart-hopes-stevie-nicks-asks-him.html

But he also said he hates rehearsing - he wants to be "spontaneous" - so he doesn't want to spend a lot of time rehearsing L&L with her. Well, it showed. He could have at least learned the song better if he wanted to sing it so badly.

If I were her, I wouldn't be too happy, but I hear they've done it at another show, so...

[sodascouts]

Just got the low-down on the show at the Fleetwood Mac board The Ledge (http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net) from someone who was there.

He said Rod was willing to rehearse a bit at soundcheck for Stevie's sake, but that during soundcheck, she kept saying she wasn't comfortable with them doing the song.

The guy from the show also said that Stevie was scowling and looking unhappy after the song was over.

It is uncool for Rod to pressure Stevie into doing a song with him she doesn't want to do. :mad:

Still, they have done it a second time, so I guess Stevie dealt with her disappointment. Maybe Rod apologized profusely!

[TimothyBFan]

Gotta say this kind of bugs me a bit. I expect better of Rod to be honest. Poor Stevie. She should have put her foot down and said absolutely NOT! I probably know this but has she ever done L & L with anyone other than Don previously?

[Brooke]

Well, I didn't think it was awful, but I sure didn't get the warm fuzzy feeling I get when I see Stevie and Don do it. And I thought Stevie looked a bit po'd during the whole song. She sure didn't look happy.

I wonder why Rod insisted so?

[sodascouts]

Gotta say this kind of bugs me a bit. I expect better of Rod to be honest. Poor Stevie. She should have put her foot down and said absolutely NOT! I probably know this but has she ever done L & L with anyone other than Don previously?
Not with any other man, as far as I know. Back during the Bella Donna tour (1981), she did it solo, just changing the gender of the second verse. I believe she also did it that way a couple times during the Trouble in Shangi-La tour (2001).

I wonder why Rod was so insistent, too.

[Prettymaid]

Oh yeah, he mentioned it in several. Here's just one example:
http://nickslive.blogspot.com/2011/03/rod-stewart-hopes-stevie-nicks-asks-him.html

"One has to give way to the gentler sex"?

"You know she suffers from nerves so I don't want to push her in a direction she doesn't want to go"?

What a cheuvenistic a**hole! You're losing me fast Rod!

[sodascouts]

Plus if he didn't want to push her, why was he giving so many interviews saying he wanted her to do the song with him? He was obviously hoping that the press/reactions of his fans would encourage her to cave and let him duet with her on the song. I guess it worked.

Thank goodness, though, that we were spared a "Stand Back" duet.

[Prettymaid]

Thank goodness, though, that we were spared a "Stand Back" duet.

:lol: It'd be more like "Stand back Rod and let me show you how it's done."

[WalshFan88]

:lol: It'd be more like "Stand back Rod and let me show you how it's done."

:hilarious:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Yeah - I'm gonna have to go along with those of you who give this a :thumbsdown:. I don't think it was horrible, but Rod sure didn't do justice to the song. I wonder if Stevie regrets doing it.

[Koala]

Found this, I'm not sure if I'm correct in this thread!

Voices hold up, but Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks mostly mimic hits

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/4766616-421/voices-hold-up-but-rod-stewart-and-stevie-nicks-mostly-mimic-hits.html


PhotoGallery (http://www.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=4766616)

[TimothyBFan]

Hopefully I'm not repeating anyone else here....

Just heard on the radio that Stevie will be on Oprah on Wednesday along with many other women of music, including Sheryl Crow, Sister Sledge, Joan Jett and others.

[TimothyBFan]

Stevie's busy.....

From Facebook: Special "intimate" show at Webster Hall in New York. Presale code needed for tickets starting Wednesday. Here's the info....

http://stevienicks.warnerreprise.com/

[Brooke]

Found this, I'm not sure if I'm correct in this thread!

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/4766616-421/voices-hold-up-but-rod-stewart-and-stevie-nicks-mostly-mimic-hits.html


Stevie creepy? Blasphemy! :steviesmack:

[Freypower]

The night’s most meaningful irony was the sizzling Nicks-Crow encore of Led Zeppelin’s 1971 hit “Rock ’n’ Roll.”

Now THAT I would have enjoyed; not Sheryl Crow, who leaves me cold, but Stevie doing Rock'n'Roll. I seem to remember Soda saying she's sung it before.

[sodascouts]

Yes - everybody check out Oprah on Wednesday! I have a friend who was at the taping and while Stevie isn't on the whole show, her segment is significant.


From Facebook: Special "intimate" show at Webster Hall in New York.

I want to go to this SO BADLY but I promised a student I'd attend his graduation ceremony and I'm keeping my word. I have three friends who are going, though, and they'll give me the low-down. I'm terribly jealous because Stevie will be playing selections from her new CD which will have only been out a day or two at that point, and some of those she may never play again. Dang it, if it had been any other day!!!


The night’s most meaningful irony was the sizzling Nicks-Crow encore of Led Zeppelin’s 1971 hit “Rock ’n’ Roll.”

Now THAT I would have enjoyed; not Sheryl Crow, who leaves me cold, but Stevie doing Rock'n'Roll. I seem to remember Soda saying she's sung it before.

Yes - she's been doing that song since 2007. She does quite a fun version of it, too! I hardly need say what I think of that review, lol.

[TimothyBFan]

I'm with you FP---would love to see Stevie doing Rock N Roll. I'm also not a Sheryl Crow fan at all! Wonder if there's a video of her doing it somewhere.

Soda-I know what you mean--it stinks when real life gets in the way of these concerts. I'm feeling that myself right now. Gotta do the right thing tho--good for you!

[whitcap]

Stevie doing Rock 'n' Roll:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQoHVx70vZc

[TimothyBFan]

Oh for the love of science....I have that video so of course I've seen that before! :hilarious: My age is showing again! :brickwall:

[sodascouts]

A new duet with Dave Stewart!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD7cXVVYmhU

[Koala]

nice like it!:thumbsup:

[Wildthyme]

Anyone see Stevie on Oprah today??

[TimothyBFan]

Didn't see Oprah!! :scowl: I would of like to seen all those ladies of rock.

Everyone's pretty quiet about the new song, Cheaper Than Free.... So what's everyone thinking? I guess I'll go ahead and give my opinion but I hate to...I really don't care much for it. I've listened to it a couple of times and I can't quite put my finger on why. The beginning really doesn't do a thing for me but it does pick up midway through. I'm sorry! (hangs head in shame)

[Annabel]

Have to say it didn't do much for me either. :nervous: Might grow on me :shrug: but how much will it get played here in the UK for that to happen. :huh:

[Brooke]

I saw it and Stevie looked fabulous. She sang Landslide and Sheryl Crow came in and sang with her on it after the first verse. They sounded great together. (Why don't you all like Sheryl?) When they both sat down and talked with Oprah, Sheryl mentioned that Stevie had advised her not to have kids because her songwriting would never be the same and Stevie denied that and seemed a little miffed about it. Oprah moved on to talk with Sheryl about her kids.

Oprah asked her how her skin looked so good and Stevie said she was never one to go to bed with makeup on and quit tanning 20 years ago. (I think she's had work done besides, but she does look great.)

You can probably watch it all on Oprah.com.

[sodascouts]

I had to miss it because of work - BOOO - but thanks for the run-down. I bet Stevie did say that to Sheryl but was embarrassed about Sheryl bringing that up in front of a bunch of people with children, lol. And I personally like Sheryl.

Regarding her skin - I have never touched softer hands in my life.

From YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIp9XvXEWDw


This is from Oprah.com:

http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Stevie-Nicks-Performs-Secret-Love-Video

ETA: I just watched the video. Stevie is so adorable. I love how she and Christine didn't want to see the guys in the band with groupies so the guys were forced to go elsewhere to get down (although Mick and John have complained that Lindsey never wanted to go party with them lol). I guess the Eagles were fortunate not to have to worry about that! ;)

[sodascouts]

Now about "Cheaper Than Free" - well - it's not bad, but it's not my favorite either.

[Annabel]

Now 'Landslide' I loved. What a lovely song. :razz:

[Molly]

I caught the show the other day as well. I thought all of the women looked fabulous!

I'm suprised also to hear I'm not the only one here who is not a Sheryl Crow fan. Actually, the only thing I really like about her is her first name. ;)

I love, love, love Joan Jett. Wonder is she wanted to give Miley Cyrus a smack upside of the head as much as I would have liked to see her do it. :roll:

[TimothyBFan]

That was really cool!!! Stevie is just a class act in everything she does. I'll have to see if I can find the rest of the show on YouTube to watch now.

[Prettymaid]

Me too. Love when they show Oprah during the song. She always gets into the music so much!

I don't own any SC, but I like her.

[EaglesFanatic]

Stevie has a new free music video on itunes. Check it out, it's not bad!

[Prettymaid]

I can't find it EF. Where is it?

[EaglesFanatic]

Well shoot, I just checked, and the video isn't free anymore! I'm sorry about that guys. Itunes makes it where you have to catch them quick before they put a price on it. But anyways, it's called Cheaper Than Free and it's featuring Dave Stewart. It's a good song, and very pretty.

[Prettymaid]

Thanks anyway. I think the video for it is here on the previous page.

[EaglesFanatic]

Oops! I guess next time I should read the previous posts... haha sorry!

[Prettymaid]

It's all good!

[Brooke]

Oh my gosh! I just heard Secret Love on the radio! :stunned:

[sodascouts]

oooh! Cool!!

Only a couple more weeks until her new album comes out!

[TimothyBFan]

Waddy's FB says he & Stevie will be on the Today Show on May 3rd.




The Today Show broadcasts from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on most U. S. NBC channels. Sorry, but we don't know when during that 4 hour time frame the performances will occur, so if you don't want to watch the whole show...... TIVO or record it. Or I'll add a link here to the videos after the show airs.

[Brooke]

Cool, making note to myself right now! If I don't write it down and put it where I can see it, it won't get done!

[Freypower]

Here is Rolling Stone's review:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/in-your-dreams-20110427

There are some complaints about the 3.5 star rating; that is what Rolling Stone gave LROOE. You only get five stars from RS if you are St Bruce or St Bono. :?

[TimothyBFan]

You only get five stars from RS if you are St Bruce or St Bono. :?


:rofl:

[sodascouts]

I'm trying to decide whether I should stream the album from the Rolling Stone link now or wait until I have an "official" copy next week to listen to. Decisions, decisions!

[TimothyBFan]

More power to you if you can hold off!! I don't know if I'd have the willpower to do it! Good luck!

[EaglesKiwi]

There are some complaints about the 3.5 star rating; that is what Rolling Stone gave LROOE. You only get five stars from RS if you are St Bruce or St Bono. :?

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[sodascouts]

Well, I went ahead and listened. I love three of the songs, I really dislike one of the songs, two of the songs are "eh" and the rest are good.

[sodascouts]

Oh no! Stevie's come down with pneumonia!

She's canceled all of her appearances this week to promote her album coming out tomorrow, including a special promotional solo show that a few of my friends were flying out to New York to see. They are terribly disappointed, of course. I feel so bad for everyone, including Stevie. She must be very ill.

Get well soon, Stevie!

[Brooke]

Oh no! Get well soon, Stevie!

I hear Secret Love nearly every day on my classic rock station! I like! :thumbsup:

[Prettymaid]

Feel better soon Stevie. We love you!

[Brooke]

From the today show:

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/42868906

[Prettymaid]

Stevie's Glee episode is on tonight! She has a cameo, right?

[Brooke]

I watched the show and enjoyed the songs, but I never saw Stevie. :sad: If she was on, I missed her!

[sodascouts]

I was working tonight and missed it! Ah well, I'll check it out online, but it probably won't be up until tomorrow at the earliest. :(

[Prettymaid]

I didn't see her either, but I thought they did a great job on the songs they did. I knew they would. :thumbsup:

[Brooke]

Yeah, I thought so too, Pm. I've never watched the show before. Are these actors really doing the singing?

[luvthelighthouse]

Brooke, yes they are singing... but they autotune the heck out of them. Some do not need it either. Lea Michelle was on Broadwy for goodness sake!

Stevie did not do a cameo. There were behind the scenes w/her on a previous epi when the show sang Landslide. I believe Soda posted that here.

[Prettymaid]

Stevie Nicks Says Doc Almost Killed Her, Ruined Chance of Becoming a Mom

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/05/04/exclusive-stevie-nicks-says-doc-killed-ruined-chance-mom/

[TimothyBFan]

Good find, PM!!!

[Brooke]

That was interesting! Thanks Pm!

Interesting bit about the song Rhiannon, too.

[Prettymaid]

You can thank Hubby for that. Notice that he found it at FoxNews. :rolleyes:

[EaglesKiwi]

A really interesting read, thanks PM!

I wonder when the 8 years were that she is referring to?

[Prettymaid]

I'm sure that when Soda gets a chance she can tell us.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I agree Soda will definitely know for sure, but I'm guessing she is referring to the 90's. Anyway, it's a shame Stevie had to cancel those appearances and hope she is well very soon.

[sodascouts]

She's referring to about 1987-1995. Klonopin was initially prescribed to her to help her deal with withdrawl from cocaine, but she quickly became addicted to it and, as it says in that article, she feels the 8 years she was on the drug were the worst of her life.

[EaglesKiwi]

Thanks, Soda. I was wondering where it fit in terms of writing music - was that a period during which she didn't write or perform as much?

[sodascouts]

I think one of the most damaging things about Klonopin, at least in Stevie's mind, was that the inertia it caused made her gain weight. For a woman who was used to be considered absolutely beautiful, it was a bitter pill to swallow. I remember watching a Saturday Night Live "Weekend Update" after Fleetwood Mac's performance for the 1993 Clinton inauguration (http://youtu.be/A3JA1nWPFqM) where Stevie was mercilessly mocked for gaining weight. She said that after the tour for Street Angel in 1994, she swore she would never get in front of an audience again because she was so tired of people calling her fat.

She got off Klonopin a year or so later, and lost a great deal of weight as a result. I'm sure that gave her a whole new sense of confidence, especially when Lindsey Buckingham started showing interest in her again in 1997 when in 1993 he pretty much blew her off after the inauguration (although they seemed friendly during it).

As far as her songwriting goes, Street Angel, the album she put out in the throes of her addiction to Klonopin, is not her best. It has a couple poorly done covers, one of which I consider to be one of the worst songs she has ever recorded ("Docklands (http://youtu.be/bIyi376Md2g)"). Her version of Dylan's "Just Like a Woman" is very unimaginative.

Others were mediocre - "Listen to the Rain (http://youtu.be/e8KFkGpbjt0)," "Love Is Like a River," "Kick It (http://youtu.be/uDIfRy4RT6g)", and "Greta (http://youtu.be/e1Ybl2XulDk)" are all unremarkable and the some of the lyrics are so rambling and random as to be nonsensical (especially "Kick It").

However, it is not awful by any means. The song "Blue Denim (http://youtu.be/Xb0IL7oXIXM)" is in my top 15 Stevie solo songs, and I also really enjoy the song "Street Angel." "Maybe Love (http://youtu.be/Vxh8Mh4sV5Y)" and "Unconditional Love", both written by her friend Sandy Stewart, are very good IMHO. "Destiny (http://youtu.be/yrHWdg-u3Sg)" is heartbreakingly beautiful and it helped me through a breakup back in 2000. "Rose Garden (http://youtu.be/wV2DaNlVoHQ)" is a sweet song from her youth. "Jane" is an odd song, but an interesting one.

One song that was left off but released as a Japanese bonus track, "God's Garden (http://youtu.be/HCn_MgTksPE)," is slow and drags a bit but it can be moving if you're in the right mood.

I think Stevie might be a bit melodramatic in blaming the medication for the fact that she never had children. A woman's prime childbearing years are her twenties and thirties, not her forties. During her 20s and 30s, she aborted her babies such as the child she conceived with Don. That's why she doesn't have kids. She "got rid" of them before they could be born. I love Stevie but that's the unvarnished truth.

[EaglesKiwi]

:grin:Thanks for all the info, Soda!

I hadn't realised she had more than one abortion... however even if she didn't have kids she still has much to be thankful for in her life: her amazing talent, some really interesting life experiences & an enduring friendship with Don Henley (& I'm sure others in the music industry) would compensate for a lot!

And she's certainly beautiful now.

[Maleah]

Did you guys watch "The Voice" on NBC tonight? Adam Levine, of Maroon 5, had his two choices sing "Leather and Lace" and I was really impressed with the girl! Her voice actually reminded me of Stevie in a few spots. Adam was very complimentary to Stevie and mentioned Don once too (although only to say that the guy contestant, like himself and Don Henley, had a high voice lol). He talked about what a hard song it was to sing, he seemed to be quite a fan of it and Stevie as well!

[sodascouts]

I missed that but I'll have to check it out!

Stevie appeared on Ellen today, even though she was still sick. While she sounded kind of hoarse, she did her best and she looked SLAMMIN'!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1h12H67Qc4

[TimothyBFan]

Just watched this on Waddy's FB this morning. She looks so amazing!!! Good stuff!

[Prettymaid]

She looks better sick than I do on a good day! :jealous: Don't you just love her hand gestures as she sings? And she was so gracious at the end. "Thanks you for letting me come on here and sing my song."

What a class act!

[Brooke]

Soda, I'm sure you got this!

Exclusive Pre Sale Opportunity Just For Being a Stevie Nicks Fan!
Stevie Nicks wants to celebrate her birthday with you at a once-in-a-lifetime performance at an intimate venue in Los Angeles! Just for being a Stevie Nicks fan, we invite you to participate in an exclusive pre-sale opportunity for tickets to the event!

The private pre-sale details will be announced tomorrow. You will be sent instructions and your pre-sale code sometime tomorrow afternoon.

Thanks for being a fan and hope to see you at the show!


Wouldn't that be fun to go to?!

[sodascouts]

Guess what guys?? I'm totally going!!!!

A friend and I got tickets. Thank goodness we were on the ball and got on LiveNation.com right as they went on sale because the show sold out in minutes. I'll be heading to Los Angeles in a couple weeks for the birthday bash!

I need a little vacation and I just got a bonus at work. This will be PERFECT!

I'm SO EXCITED!!!!

[TimothyBFan]

:yay::yay::yay: You go girl!!!! Have loads of fun and keep us posted on the happenings!!!

BTW---Will you switch me lives, plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz?!?!? I'm so boring compared to you!! :hilarious:

[Brooke]

Me too Willie!

Wow, Soda! I knew you'd be there! That sounds so fun! I'm :jealous:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I'm excited for you too, Nanc. I know how hard you've been working and you do deserve a vacation. This is perfect - how cool that things worked out for you after you were unable to go to the New York event that Stevie had to cancel because of her illness.

I know you'll have a blast!!!

[sodascouts]

I'm so jazzed! There's going to be celebrity guests and rumor is that it will be filmed also. I know it will be well worth the trip! Time to get my hair done and buy a new outfit.

[Freypower]

You'll have a great time, Nancy.

I have ordered the new album (along with Randy Newman's Songbook Vol. 2). :steviesmack:

[Prettymaid]

As soon as Brooke posted the info I thought to myself, "I wouldn't put it past Nancy to go to this", and sure enough - you're going!!! This is so cool!

[Stars]

Nancy, this is so exciting-have a blast! I can hardly wait to hear all about it!:yay::partytime:

[EaglesKiwi]

Woohoo! Really excited for you, Nancy:grin: Looking forward to hearing all the details (including the new outfit!). So glad you get to go to something so special for you! :hug:

[WalshFan88]

Enjoy the show Nancy! :)

[sodascouts]

Thanks guys!

BTW, Stevie will be appearing on Dancing with the Stars this Tuesday, May 18! Rumour has it that she will be performing "Landslide" and "Secret Love."

[Brooke]

:yay: I don't usually watch, but I will this week!

[sodascouts]

I missed it because I had to work. Anyone else see it?

[Brooke]

I did and she looked and sounded great! She did Secret Love and Landslide.

She did look a bit overdressed though, compared to the lady dancers! Lol! She had on an all black outfit. There were dancers dancing on the floor in front of her during her songs. I wondered how she liked not being the total spotlight, but she handled it well.

[Henley Honey]

She looked great, she sounded great and she seemed very poised and relaxed considering it was a live TV performance that would seem out of her usual comfort zone. She seemed to be having a lot of fun !
I think Rod Stewart did the show last year. Maybe he "talked it up" to her. I'm sure the exposure will help record sales. Good for her.

[sodascouts]

I think it did help her sales to get the word out that she has a new album. Stevie hasn't had a bad showing with this album so far - it debuted at #6!

I saw the performances on YouTube and while Stevie wasn't in top form, I agree she did well and looked great!

[TimothyBFan]

Saw the videos on Waddy's FB last night. I can't say it enough, it amazes me every time I see her, just how gorgeous she is!! So classy!!

[WalshFan88]

I haven't seen this one yet - going to check it out now.

[sodascouts]

Some segments where Stevie talks about the inspiration for her latest songs. Produced very cinematically - I hear there might be a full documentary coming!

http://www.youtube.com/user/StevieNicks?blend=6&ob=5#p/u/4/JjyAasrR-5M

http://www.youtube.com/user/StevieNicks?blend=6&ob=5#p/u/6/62f71B83Z10

[TimothyBFan]

Hey Soda---know you'll be heading out soon and just wanted to say have a great time Thursday night!! Can't wait to hear all about it!!!

[Annabel]

Is this for the birthday bash concert? Boy that came round fast if so. :crazy: Oh and have a good time.:bye: :thumbsup:

[sodascouts]

I'm in Los Angeles now. The show is tomorrow. I can't wait!

[WalshFan88]

I'm in Los Angeles now. The show is tomorrow. I can't wait!

Have a great time! I'm going to a concert tomorrow as well and I can't wait!

I've never seen Stevie or Fleetwood Mac before but if they do tour next year I will be there. I'm the biggest male Stevie Nicks fan on the planet I think! Amazing voice. The right amount of angel and devil LOL! :heybaby: Just like Henley sings about in "One Of These Nights". :hilarious:

[Koala]

Have a fantastic time! Looking forward to read your review!:)

[Brooke]

Great! Have a wonderful time Soda! :yay:

And wish Stevie Happy Birthday for us!

Can't wait to hear all about it!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Ditto to all of that, Brooke!

[Freypower]

Soda, WireImage has 29 photos of Stevie's show. If you want me to save some I will do so; just tell me how many you want. A lot of them are very similar.

This one is pretty representative:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/ozeagle/Miscellaneous/Stevie.jpg

[WalshFan88]

So how was Stevie, Soda?! I hope to see her next year if Fleetwood Mac does in fact tour. I will be there front row and center.

Looking forward to your review. I'm busy writing my concert review too.

[whitcap]

I hope to see her next year if Fleetwood Mac does in fact tour. I will be there front row and center.


If you do get a chance to see them you'll enjoy them :) I saw them a couple years ago. My seats weren't great but I still had a good view of the stage and they sounded great!

[WalshFan88]

If you do get a chance to see them you'll enjoy them :) I saw them a couple years ago. My seats weren't great but I still had a good view of the stage and they sounded great!

I'm a big Fleetwood Mac fan and a huge fan of Stevie. Also a big fan of Christine (although not as much as Stevie :D) although she isn't in the band anymore. I love their songs. The Rumours album is one of my all time favorites.

[EaglesFanatic]

If you do get a chance to see them you'll enjoy them :) I saw them a couple years ago. My seats weren't great but I still had a good view of the stage and they sounded great!

Did Stevie sing Christine's songs, or do they just cut all of those out? I'll also, without a doubt go see them if they tour! That would be soooo awesome... Fingers crossed!

[sodascouts]

Finally back! And that was one INTENSE experience, let me tell ya! More details later, but I gotta rest a bit now.

FP - just save a couple of the best ones, if you don't mind!

[Freypower]

Did Stevie sing Christine's songs, or do they just cut all of those out? I'll also, without a doubt go see them if they tour! That would be soooo awesome... Fingers crossed!

When I saw them the only Christine song they did was You Make Loving Fun which Stevie sang with Lindsey's help.

[Freypower]

Here are the pick of the WireImage photos:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/ozeagle/Miscellaneous/Stevie2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/ozeagle/Miscellaneous/Stevie3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/ozeagle/Miscellaneous/Stevie4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/ozeagle/Miscellaneous/Stevie5.jpg

[sodascouts]

Love them! Thank you!!

BTW in Fleetwood Mac shows, Stevie contributes vocals to "Don't Stop" and "World Turning" - both duets with Lindsey - now that Christine is gone. FP - I think you mean "Say You Love Me" right? That's the other Christine song that they did the times I saw them.

[WalshFan88]

GREAT pics FP! :smitten:

Anxiously waiting for your review Soda!!!

[Freypower]

Love them! Thank you!!

BTW in Fleetwood Mac shows, Stevie contributes vocals to "Don't Stop" and "World Turning" - both duets with Lindsey - now that Christine is gone. FP - I think you mean "Say You Love Me" right? That's the other Christine song that they did the times I saw them.

I guess it must have been Say You Love Me. I could have sworn it was You Make Loving Fun but I guess it wasn't.

[sodascouts]

OK, here we go!

First off, I'm SO glad I went. It was a once-in-a-lifetime concert. Most of those songs Stevie will never perform live again. She did 8 out of the songs on the new album. EIGHT! I never expected so much, even though it was publicized that this was a special "record release party" concert. Wowowowow. It was a hard core fan's dream.

And hardcores we were... every one of us, with the exception of the family, friends, and industry people in the loge above. It was certainly evident in the response - even though these were new songs, we all knew every word and cheered her continually. Happy birthday indeed.

My concert experience started at 5:45 am. The floor was General Admission, and only the first 100 people would get in the pit. My two friends and I were going to make darn sure we would be in that group.

We chose a hotel a block away from the venue (The Wiltern Theater) and, at first light, walked down. While it may seem crazy to arrive 13 hours earlier, we weren't the first! There were five people ahead of us who had arrived even earlier, the first two of which had come down at 3:30 am. Sadly, one of those two invited anyone she knew up to the front of the line so that by the end of the day, there were a dozen people in front of us (there would have been more, but some people graciously declined her invitation and waited in line like everyone else.) But ugh, I can't talk about that without getting pissed off, so let's move on!

They were filming this show for a documentary, and those of us at the front of the line got interviewed. I doubt my non-photogenic self will make the cut - especially since I found myself rambling trying to answer the question "What makes Stevie Nicks special to you?" - but it was still cool.

The Wiltern was apparently unprepared for Stevie fans, because they completely bungled letting us in and there were almost physical fights (I kid you not). Instead of letting us in single file in the order we were lined up, they just threw open the doors and started taking tickets - if you were able to shove up to a ticket-taker before someone who had been in front of you in line, you were let in earlier. Because I am not a shover, I wound up being about 30th into the venue. However, I did have one thing on my side. I can run in platform boots. As a result, I still managed to get a spot right by the stage and by my friends. Catty-corner to me, two women were fighting over who got to a certain spot first, and one woman who had come up from the back of the line at was at the stage was getting railed at by several people. It was unpleasant but she deserved it. Still, I couldn't wait for Stevie to come out so we could forget all of that!

Wait we did, though, for almost an hour. As we did, we turned toward the loge and tried to spot celebrities. I saw Andy Garcia, Reese Witherspoon, Mick Fleetwood and Lindsey Buckingham. When Lindsey and Mick came in, a huge cheer went through the crowd! Perez Hilton and Michelle Branch were also there.

Finally, she came out at about 8:15, looking absolutely radiant as the photos already posted attest. She was introduced by her brother in the exact same way her father introduced her for her first ever solo concert in 1981, which was also performed at the Wiltern. How appropriate!

She did "Stand Back" right off the bat without preamble, which always gets the crowd moving. After we rocked out to that, she started talking. She told us it was a special night for her and that she was really nervous about doing all these new songs, but hoped we would bear with her. She said that The Wiltern was very special because it was not only where she performed her first solo show, but it was also where she and Lindsey first rehearsed with Fleetwood Mac in 1975, right after they joined the band. She said it hadn't changed much. I had no idea this venue was that historical, and it made the night even more special for me as well!

She next performed the song "Annabel Lee" off of her new album. It was a song that had been circulating as a demo amongst fans for a decade, so many of us would have known it even if it hadn't been on In Your Dreams. As she watched us all sing along with every word, she looked delighted. After she finished the song and we were all cheering, she said something to the effect of "It's pretty wild to play a brand new song like that and see this... I've been working on this album for a year and I've been singing it a million times but to come out here..." I doubt she has ever played to a more fervently appreciative audience. We had flown in from all over the country for this show and we all had the new album memorized.

Next was "Dreams." It was a lovely version. Stevie introduced it by saying that throughout all her songs, both with Fleetwood Mac and solo, there was a common thread - which was one of the reason she had decided to name her new album In Your Dreams.

Her next song, "Sorcerer," was written in 1974 for the Buckingham Nicks album that was shelved when she and Lindsey joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975. It was redone and released in 2001 as a duet with Sheryl Crow. Sheryl was not there, but it still sounded great, and with its lyric "Who Found the Lady from the Mountain" led perfectly into her next "new" song, also begun around that time but not completed until last year.

That song was "Moonlight." She said the melody and two of the verses were written in 1974 about herself and Lindsey, and one of the verses was written after she saw the movie Moonlight from the Twilight series. She said Bella and Edward reminded her of herself and Lindsey. While I've never read the Twilight books or been that interested by the movies, it still seemed to fit pretty well and she performed the song very dramatically. Whenever she's into it, I am!

After that, she did "Gold Dust Woman," which was very hot. I was a little disappointed by the flat howl but that was the only musical moment I found lacking the whole night. Otherwise, she was terrific!

Next was "Ghosts Are Gone," another new song. I wasn't that impressed with it on the album but seeing it live, done with such verve, has given me a new appreciation for it. Stevie rocked it! This was also the first appearance of Dave Stewart, the former Eurythmic who had produced her album and played/sung on it as well. He played guitar here.

She brought out her next "special guest" for "Soldier's Angel" - Lindsey Buckingham - after giving a moving introduction about being inspired by her visit to see wounded soldiers and how she had been changed by the experience. She also said that she was unable to record it until she called Lindsey to help her - that he was the only one who could. After hearing this, Lindsey looked so moved he couldn't speak, but simply nodded toward her and embraced her, choking back tears. While the song itself is again not a favorite and the vocals weren't perfect, it was impossible not to be moved. Amazing!

From that, she went into the title track "In Your Dreams," with Dave Stewart back on guitar as well as Peter Stroud. While the audience had been responding to all the new material, this one had us all literally dancing around. It is so catchy! Love it!

Stevie's signature song "Rhiannon" was next, and she came out in her beautiful Rhiannon gear after an extended piano intro and gave it her all.

She went from that into "For What's It Worth," which she said was inspired by a relationship she had after she was getting off Klonopin in 1994 that enabled her to gather the strength to move on with her life and keep performing. She never named the person, but speculation is that she's talking about the ex-drummer from Crosby, Stills, and Nash named Dallas Taylor who ran the rehab she attended. "Forbidden" but likely. She sang it with such feeling that it made me love the song even more. Mike Campell from The Heartbreakers came out and played on this. (Stevie said Tom Petty had made her an "official Heartbreaker" and even given her a badge to prove it lol).

The next song, "Secret Love," has been performed before as the new single. Stevie still insists she can't remember who it's about but hey, it's a good song and I like it!

"Fall from Grace" is a song off of Trouble In Shangri-La and was her next number. On the album it's not a standout but it's fierce live. She called it the "angriest song" she'd ever written but I'd give that honor to some other songs. lol She really threw herself into it - she was on fire!

"Cheaper Than Free," the next song she did, is a duet with Dave Stewart. I loathe this song, but I pretended to be into it for Stevie's sake. Their vocals were great, at least. Besides, even though I didn't like the song, it's always cool to hear something that's never been done live before.

Then, all too soon, the intro to "Edge of Seventeen" began. By now the crowd was absolutely frenzied. Security guards came in and told us to move back from the stage for some reason - didn't anyone tell them that's when Stevie comes to take our hands? Well, they found out the hard way as they were completely overwhelmed when Stevie approached the end of the stage, her hand extended. Yes, I did get to grasp it for a second as she came by me; I met her eyes and said "Thank you." She smiled. All along, people were handing her bouquets - it was fabulous.

As I looked around me and saw the completely enraptured look on every single face, I wondered how Stevie must feel to be the focus of such intense adoration. I've never seen anything like it because I've never been to a show before that was so chock full of hardcores. The vibe was incredible.

She came back out for her encore song, "Love Is." I've always thought this song was a bit of a downer to end with, but nothing could bring me down at that point. She sang it beautifully.

Stevie closed by saying that she would always remember this night - that it was it was one of the most special shows she'd ever done and we were the most special audience she'd ever performed for. The cheers were deafening.

I'll never forget that night either. I LOVE STEVIE NICKS

[EaglesFanatic]

Wow, your write-up of the concert made me feel like I was actually there! Thanks for telling us about it, sounds like you had a great time. And congrats on getting in the front row :)

[sodascouts]

Some videos:

Stand Back
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfREnxc6dts

Annabel Lee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrN9VuFO5m8

Dreams
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y20uBK_nO9A

Sorcerer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFmOCClLUfo

Moonlight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVPuqGXqx-Q

Gold Dust Woman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID1-wNDOXsg

Ghosts Are Gone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM5JVgBLBlw

Soldier's Angel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHJkFT5il8U

In Your Dreams
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv3T74GyJlw

Rhiannon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfNNxQdydqM

For What It's Worth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKduO4gQPW0&feature=channel_video_title

Secret Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80mXMkhYkI0

Fall from Grace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETeLTDk9yyc

Cheaper Than Free
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gedCCDJAnIs&feature=channel_video_title

Edge of Seventeen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T46bIFjdzI

Love Is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On77Q7SCIjo&feature=channel_video_title

[WalshFan88]

VERY, very cool! Wish I could have been there - it sounds like it was an amazing show! Great review!

ETA: I just watched the videos - AMAZING! What a great voice AND stage presence I love her outfits and the way she moves onstage. I really would have loved to been at that show!

On a completely unrelated note, Peter Stroud is a really good guitarist. He's played with Henley before (you can see it on the Inside Job Live DVD which sadly I broke and don't have anymore and can't find!). He's started his own amplifier company, 65amps, which Steuart Smith uses in the Eagles now.

[Henley Honey]

How fabulous for you!!! Sounds like it was truly a once in a lifetime experience. I have to hand it to you, though. I think I would have been arrested. If I stood on line for as long as you did and then had to deal with a free for all shoving match to get up front it would NOT have been pretty. Maybe its just the New Yorker in me but I'm pretty sure I would have lost it. Seems like you shook that nonsense off and didn't let it spoil your good time. Good for you! Its hard to describe to people who don't "get it" that being there in that moment in that space is your absolute favorite place to be on the planet. You just have to soak it all in and enjoy the moment. Kudos. When you're 80 years old you're gonna remember that night with a little secret smile on your face. :grin:

[sodascouts]

There was a guy in front of me in line who was screaming so much at these line cutters I thought there was going to be an altercation - but there was little a person could do about it short of physically shoving the cutters back. Even that wasn't practical because there were so many. I just feel lucky I made it to the front!

[Koala]

Thank you for the great videos and the detailed review!:thumbsup:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Yep - that sounds like the ultimate hardcore fan experience. I guess when you get that many hardcore fans in one small area jockeying for position, it's bound to cause some tension. I guess it's naive to expect folks to mind their manners in these situations.

But, glad you had an awesome time, in spite of this, Soda. I'm so glad you got to go to this, and I know you are too. :thumbsup:

[Brooke]

Soda, wow! Just wow! I'm glad you managed to make it to the front and had such a wonderful time in spite of all the mayhem! Some people are just unbelievable!

How cool to have been there for Stevie's birthday show! A moment to remember for sure! :cool:

[carol7lynn]

Thanks for the excellent review Nancy.:thumbsup: Wish I could have gone but I've done GA at the Wiltern before and didn't want to put up with the %$&^ that it sounds like you went through. Similar thing happened to me at a John Fogerty event there-GA.

Anyway, glad to hear your perseverance paid off and your vids, by the way, were uber-licous. Thanks and much appreciated.

Can't wait for her tour.

Carol-Lynn
SoCalGal:nahnah:

[cheryl]

Nancy- Just watched Rhiannon. Superb video. Will have to wait until tomorrow to watch the rest. Thank you for sharing them with us. As always, your review was great.

[TimothyBFan]

Don't even know how to tell you how happy I am for you. So very, very glad you took this opportunity! Thanks for the excellent review (as usual). Can't wait to check out the videos this afternoon.

[Prettymaid]

That's our girl, always looking at the positive side of things! We all should be more like that...:bow:

Anyhow, Stevie looks beautiful in the pics (thanks FP) and in the vids. And she looks like she's having a good time. I'm so glad you went Soda, for yourself and for us!

[sodascouts]

Glad you're enjoying the vids but I want to clarify - i didn't take them, I just linked to them. I too am VERY thankful to those who took video at the show - now I can relive it anytime!

[WalshFan88]

As I wrote before, that is so cool you got to go Soda! And I'm very jealous. Those videos were great. I'm so hoping I can see her with FM next year! :pray:

[Brooke]

Just watched a couple of the videos and Stevie sounded and looked just great. Of course she always does! Thanks so much for linking to them, Soda!

During Love Is though, a couple guys just kept whistling and calling out during the whole song. How rude for people to do that. I don't know how she kept her place in the song! But she's a professional and came through with flying colors. It was very distracting to me though. I just wonder why some people just have to be like that. They want everyone to notice them! I wanted to listen to Stevie sing!

[sodascouts]

Oh my gosh, Brooke, I know! That guy and his buddy weren't too far from me. A few times people told him to shut up, which just made him want to shout louder. He was also either drunk or high or both, and perhaps had delusions of Stevie or one of her backup singers (Sharon and Lori) responding to him. Dream on, douchebag!

Memo to loud people calling out to singers and trying to have conversations with them mid-song: THIS SHOW IS NOT ABOUT YOU. SHUT THE HELL UP.

[WalshFan88]

No kidding!

[sodascouts]

The British honour Stevie at the Glamour awards tomorrow at Berkeley Square Gardens in London!

http://nickslive.blogspot.com/2011/06/stevie-nicks-being-honoured-at-glamour.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FleetwoodMacNews+%28Fleetwood +Mac+News+and+Reviews%29&utm_content=FaceBook

[sodascouts]

Here's a couple candid photos of Stevie I bought at the L.A. memorabilia shop:

http://www.buckinghamnicks.net/sn/images/SNicksPapFur.jpg

http://www.buckinghamnicks.net/sn/images/SNicksShopping.jpg

[TimothyBFan]

If you hadn't told me that last one was Stevie, I would of never known. :shock:

[Brooke]

Me either! :shock:

[WalshFan88]

So I'm a little late to the party but I went out and bought Stevie's new album today. And it is GREAT!!!! I love it! :heart: I'm getting increasingly jealous of Soda because of the show she went to. I would have loved to have been there. I'm hoping to see her next year with Fleetwood Mac. I'm praying they tour! :pray:

I :heart: Stevie Nicks! :smitten: :hilarious:

[sodascouts]

Austin, if you can, you really should try to go to a Stevie Nicks concert. Also, since hardcore straight male Stevie Nicks fans are so rare at concert, they can often pick up dates there from female hardcores!

Here is a terrific photo from the Glamour awards I mentioned above:

http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/dos-and-donts/style-and-fashion/glamour-awards/2011/stevie-nicks-at-the-glamour-awards

Oh my gosh, how does she look so good?? And I want that outfit!