Tribute Album

[markolas]

I seem to remember seeing a thread (maybe a couple of years ago) on a message board someplace where people listed ideas for a Stevie tribute album. I thought it might be cool to see who everyone would pick to cover Stevie's songs. Here's some of my choices:

<b>Talk to Me - Melissa Etheridge</b>

<b>Rooms on Fire - Dolly Parton</b>
(I can sooo see her giving this one a whole bluegrass treatment)

<b>Sara - Dave Matthews</b>
(I don't know why...he just seems to fit)

<b>Bombay Sapphires - Sting</b>
(I thought this sounded like a Sting song even before I heard Stevie said she had wanted him to sing on it)

<b>Say You Will - Christine McVie</b>
(another potentially obvious choice)

<b>Dreams - Joni Mitchell</b>
(I can picture her doing some kind of loungey jazz thing with this)

<b>Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You? - Bonnie Raitt</b>

<b>Sisters of the Moon - Sheryl Crow</b>

<b>Angel - Tom Petty</b>

<b>I Sing for the Things - Etta James</b>

[darklinensuit]

James Taylor - The Highwayman
Journey - Sable on Blonde
Pink - No Spoken Word
Simon and Garfunkel - Bella Donna
Bonnie Raitt - Think About It
Tom Petty - Running Through the Garden
Sheryl Crow - Gypsy
Cat Stevens -Beautiful Child (acoustic)
Tracey Chapman - Storms
Gladys Knight - Edge of Seventeen (R & B)
Chris Isaak - Enchanted
Loreena McKennitt - Crystal
Pretenders - Wild Heart (guitar, no piano)
The Eagles - Destiny (no sax, piano only, all in vocal harmony)

- Jake

[macmar71]

Beautiful Child~Enya
Landslide~Annie Lennox
Gold Dust Woman~Melissa Etheridge
Storms~Sarah MacLachlan
That's Alright~Emmylou Harris
If You Ever Did Believe~Linda Ronstadt
Say You Will~Sheryl Crow
Everybody Finds Out~Pink
Everyday~Heart
Planets Of the Universe~Jann Arden
Dreams~James Taylor
Sable On Blonde~Kim Carnes
Sister Of the Moon~Foreigner
Enchanted~Bruce Springsteen

[jwd]

I think if Stevie were to get a tribute album done "in her honor" it'd probably be Bella Donna. So I'm going to take those songs and assign an artist(s) to cover each one. :)

Here goes, sort of my Lilith Fair lineup:

Bella Donna - Sheryl Crow
Kind Of Woman - Norah Jones
Stop Draggin' My Heart Around - Pat Benatar
Think About It - Carole King
After The Glitter Fades - "The Trio Girls": Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris.
Edge Of Seventeen - Ann Wilson
How Still My Love - Chaka Khan
Leather And Lace - Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
Outside The Rain - Martina McBride
The Highwayman - Sarah McLachlan


I think it'd sell millions! :)


Joe

[Lala]

Wow! I read this thread and I wanna hear it!

I can just imagine Dave Matthews doing Sara. Wow that would be awesome! Simon & Garfunkel with Bella Donna...wow again. I need a thesaurus. Hehe.

[ShangriLaTroubl]

1.) Edge of Seventeen (Evanescence)
2.) Gypsy (Sheryl Crow)
3.) Sara (Sarah McLachlan)
4.) Too Far From Texas (Dolly Parton)
5.) Landslide (Pink)
6.) Talk to Me (Kid Rock)
7.) Beauty and The Beast (Norah Jones)
8.) Gold Dust Woman (Dave Matthews)
9.) Stop Draggin My Heart Around (Courtney Love w/ Mick Jagger)
10.) Stand Back (No Doubt)
11.) Leather and Lace (Sheryl Crow w/ Alan Jackson)
12.) Sisters of the Moon (Pearl Jam)
13.) The Highwayman (Reba McIntyre)
14.) Rhiannon (Heart)
15.) Rooms on Fire (Rod Stewart w/ Macy Gray)
16.) Storms (Live)


Chris M

[xdreamsunwindx]

Sheryl Crow- Crying in the Night
No Doubt- Violet and Blue
Pat Benetar- Stand Back
The Dixie Chicks- Blue Denim
Evanescence- Planets of the Universe
Pink- Long Way to Go
Christine McVie- Fireflies (I read somewhere that someone thought Chris should cover this, and I agree :nod: )
Michelle Branch and Jack White- Stop Draggin' My Heart Around (sure to be interesting ;) )
Garbage- Gold Dust Woman
Heart- Edge of Seventeen

[darklinensuit]

Originally posted by xdreamsunwindx
Sheryl Crow- Crying in the Night

:nod:

- Jake

[nightbird034]

My friend and I were just talking about this stuff the other day..
I think it would be awesome if Heart did "edge of 17" i like their song "black on black". oh man that would be great, it would rock!:cool:

I don't know about the Dixie chicks covering "blue denim", "landslide'' was enough for me... Maybe if one of the others sang it and not Natalie Maines it could work out. Her voice makes me cringe.
:o

I think "stand back" covered by no doubt would rock... :nod:

[cliffdweller]

Sheryl Crow~ Angel
P.J. Harvey~ Sister of the Moon
Aimee Mann~ Dreams
Cat Power~ Storms
Heart~ Beautiful Child (with Nancy singing it) and Silver Springs (with Ann singing)
Kathleen Edwards~ Gold Dust Woman
Lucinda Williams~ That's Alright
Cindy Lauper~ Sara
Emmylou Harris~ Sleeping Angel
Kate Bush~ Beauty and The Beast
Mazzy Star~ a tripped out version of Candlebright, something akin to the stripped-down demo.

[DestinyRules]

I think Stevie'd freak out if she heard the suggestion. Tribute albums are NOT her thing.

But then again, I'm not Stevie, so...

1. Outside The Rain (Cyndi Lauper)
Someone told her they'd like to hear her do "Gold Dust Woman" and Cyndi said, "Aww, can't I do 'Outside The Rain' instead? So she gets the honors.
2. Edge of Seventeen (Ann Wilson of Heart)
I can hear Dreamboat Annie belting this one out.
3. Stand Back (Evanescence)
Guitar it up and you've still got a rocker.
4. Nothing Ever Changes (Pink)
Somehow, I think this'd work.
5. No Spoken Word (Bon Jovi)
They've actually done it live at one of their shows from what I've heard.
6. Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You (Norah Jones)
I'm not a fan of this song, nor of Norah. This would be perfect for those insomnia nights.
7. Long Way To Go (Sheryl Crow)
I'm sure Sheryl has her own frame of reference for this song.
8. Maybe Love Will Change Your Mind (Rod Stewart)
Since he did "Stand Back" here's his penance.
9. Sometimes It's A Bitch (Macy Gray)
Because sometimes, SHE'S a bitch.
10. Fall From Grace (The White Stripes)
I'd like to hear Jack White do this song with the required pronoun changes. Or without. Besides, I can't put MYSELF in this record.
11. Planets Of The Universe (Michelle Branch)
We know she's a Stevie fan. This has guitar written all over it.
12. Destiny Rules (Vanessa Carlton)
Because she's also a Stevie fan and I still can't put myself in this record.
BONUS TRACK: 13. I Need To Know (Stevie Nicks)
Because we still don't have the Stevie-sung version of this song on CD.

[Siri Ruane]

Originally posted by jwd
Stop Draggin' My Heart Around - Pat Benatar

That would sound awesome. :D And I've always wondered what itd sound like if David Lee Roth did a duet with Pat Benatar... ;)

[jwd]

Siri Ruane:

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Originally posted by jwd
Stop Draggin' My Heart Around - Pat Benatar
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That would sound awesome. And I've always wondered what itd sound like if David Lee Roth did a duet with Pat Benatar...


So you'd buy a copy if I got it produced? ;) I think that track and Ann Wilson doing EO17 would be the highlights. :)

Interseting duo you've come up with on Pat and Dave. I'm trying to hear them together on songs they've done independently, and every time I "listen" they always slay each other on their own songs. :laugh: Maybe you could suggest a song?

I'm more partial to Pat and am never left unimpressed when I hear her sing(putting it mildly). The most recent time was when I heard her on CMT's Crossroads with Martina McBride. It was awesome.


Joe

[darklinensuit]

Originally posted by jwd

I'm more partial to Pat and am never left unimpressed when I hear her sing(putting it mildly). The most recent time was when I heard her on CMT's Crossroads with Martina McBride. It was awesome.


Joe

Last I saw of her was on the Storytellers CD or on that episode of Dharma & Greg where she sang at an airport wedding, whichever came first.
She has a pretty voice, but I still hold it against her that Stevie was always robbed of the Grammy by her or Donna Summer for years.

- Jake

[paleshadow]

Originally posted by darklinensuit
Last I saw of her was on the Storytellers CD or on that episode of Dharma & Greg where she sang at an airport wedding, whichever came first.
She has a pretty voice, but I still hold it against her that Stevie was always robbed of the Grammy by her or Donna Summer for years.

- Jake

I just saw that episode of Dharma & Greg not too long ago. She sang "We've Only Just Begun" and it was actually not bad. She was also on "Charmed" somewhat recently. She performed "Heartbreaker" and was also pretty good. She was wearing a long black Stevie type dress! OH, and she was on the Hollywood Squares too! I have a friend who LOVES her to death and she's always saying how Pat was classically trained and sings so much better than Stevie. So I said to her, then why is she on the Hollywood Squares and not out selling records? She wasn't even in the center square!!! It's too bad that the Love Boat and Fantasy Island aren't on anymore. She could guest star with Jimmy Walker and Charo.:laugh:

[darklinensuit]

Originally posted by paleshadow
I just saw that episode of Dharma & Greg not too long ago. She sang "We've Only Just Begun" and it was actually not bad. She was also on "Charmed" somewhat recently. She performed "Heartbreaker" and was also pretty good. She was wearing a long black Stevie type dress! OH, and she was on the Hollywood Squares too! I have a friend who LOVES her to death and she's always saying how Pat was classically trained and sings so much better than Stevie. So I said to her, then why is she on the Hollywood Squares and not out selling records? She wasn't even in the center square!!! It's too bad that the Love Boat and Fantasy Island aren't on anymore. She could guest star with Jimmy Walker and Charo.:laugh:

A little surprising that she & Stevie never wrote/recorded together. Perhaps she'd have jumped at the chance to sing on Bombay Sapphires? Beats Hollywood Squares. And On Stevie's BTM, Ann Wilson, Grace Slick, Sheryl Crow, and that Hole singer all praised Stevie; it would have been nice to hear from Pat, assuming she has a high opinion of Stevie. Who knows.

- Jake

[jwd]

darklinensuit:

it would have been nice to hear from Pat, assuming she has a high opinion of Stevie. Who knows.

Wasn't she the one who said she couldn't believe that THAT voice was coming out of that tiny body? :laugh: Anyway, I think that Pat and Stevie have a mutual respect for one another. Considering the fact that they've both pretty much come from the same "graduating class". Both had their heyday solo careers in the 80s(I think Pat's was bigger) and are still making music today(the survivors). Pat released an album last year called Go, although it didn't go very far. :D However, Stevie's career is more successful today and she has turned out to be more of what one would consider to be a rock icon. But hey, they're both doing their thing, and that's very cool in my book.


Joe

[xdreamsunwindx]

Originally posted by jwd
Wasn't she the one who said she couldn't believe that THAT voice was coming out of that tiny body? :laugh:

Nope, 'twas Deborah Harry :wavey:

[jwd]

xdreamsunwindx:


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Originally posted by jwd
Wasn't she the one who said she couldn't believe that THAT voice was coming out of that tiny body?
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Nope, 'twas Deborah Harry


Yea, it was DEB. :)

Thanks. :wavey:


Joe

[cliffdweller]

Originally posted by jwd
Yea, it was DEB. :)

Thanks. :wavey:


Joe

I'm pretty sure it was Stevie. Stevie said she couldn't believe that such a big voice could come out of such a tiny person (Pat). I can't remember where I saw it, (it could have been VH-1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock special) but I'm almost positive it was Stevie who said that.

[jwd]

Okay you guys, I have this on tape somewhere. Are you going to have to make me dig it out? I'm standing by Debbie Harry saying it about Stevie. It's like I can almost picture it in my head. :laugh:


Joe :wavey:

[xdreamsunwindx]

Originally posted by jwd
Okay you guys, I have this on tape somewhere. Are you going to have to make me dig it out? I'm standing by Debbie Harry saying it about Stevie. It's like I can almost picture it in my head. :laugh:


Joe :wavey:

Nope, you're absolutely right. Debbie said that about Stevie, which is another reason why Debbie Harry is so freakin' cool :laugh: . I'm sure I've seen the quote on other website as well.

<-- Blondie Nerd :lol: :wavey:

[jwd]

Oh but you were so absolutely right FIRST. :) Thanks for the clarification. And yea, Blondie(Debbie) is cool! :D


Joe

[darklinensuit]

Learn to be a stranger, Blondie on blonde...:)

- Jake

[cliffdweller]

Originally posted by jwd
Okay you guys, I have this on tape somewhere. Are you going to have to make me dig it out? I'm standing by Debbie Harry saying it about Stevie. It's like I can almost picture it in my head. :laugh:


Joe :wavey:

Alright, start digging....:laugh: Just kidding!! Although I could've sworn it was Stevie. Maybe I'm wrong :shrug:

[shackin'up]

Originally posted by cliffdweller

P.J. Harvey~ Sister of the Moon


wow.

that'll be a dark one.

congrats on a very tasteful choice. let chris goss add some guitar and backing vocals and produce the thing. brrr, getting cold chills only thinking about that.

:wavey:

PS: well...I'm not surprised...you made that excellent sonic youth-connection on the lindseyboard...

I'm really glad that quite a lot of the macfans have a broad taste in music...

[darklinensuit]

Originally posted by shackin'up
wow.

that'll be a dark one.

(Perhaps you'd prefer Marilyn Manson doing Detox Mansion?:) )

- Jake

[shackin'up]

Originally posted by darklinensuit
(Perhaps you'd prefer Marilyn Manson doing Detox Mansion?:) )

- Jake


:laugh: :laugh:
No marilyn manson only poses. I'd love to see detox mansion done by the queens of the stone age, with Mark Lanegan singing. (duetting with Stevie!) ( Mark Lanegan is a superb vocalist; check out Screaming Trees' Sweet Oblivion )


:wavey:

[darklinensuit]

Originally posted by shackin'up
:laugh: :laugh:
No marilyn manson only poses. I'd love to see detox mansion done by the queens of the stone age, with Mark Lanegan singing. (duetting with Stevie!) ( Mark Lanegan is a superb vocalist; check out Screaming Trees' Sweet Oblivion )


:wavey:

Fine, but then I get to hear Mr. Bad Example by Olivia Newton John or Clay Aiken.:laugh:

- Jake

[shackin'up]

Originally posted by trackaghost
Wow this is a cool list!

Did you know that Cat Powers used to cover Dreams sometimes live? I really want a copy of that!


I don't know that one. But Ryan Adams' band Whiskeytown did a live-cover of Dreams. I have that one. If you want it, PM me your email addy.

[shackin'up]

Originally posted by trackaghost
Oh yes! I'd love to see that too. I love Mark Lanegan's voice.

He just brought out a very depressing EP under the name Mark Lanegan Band. I love it. But it's weird stuff.

[shackin'up]

Originally posted by trackaghost
I already have that, but thank you for the offer! :nod:

That's one of my favourite Stevie Nicks covers you know. I am a big fan of Ryan Adams and was thrilled to discover that. I had a thing a while back about collecting cover versions of Stevie Nicks songs. Most are terrible believe me.

Oh yes, i believe you.:laugh:
I like the whiskeytown-dreams, too. Tori Amos' landslide is not very good but okay. I think I heard her do songbird, too that one's better. But still no sign of mark lanegan doing storms.:D

gerald