**New Single** - Secret Love

[CADreaming]

Stevie Nicks, Rock and Roll's reigning queen, will be releasing her highly anticipated new CD “IN: YOUR DREAMS” on May 3, 2011. The new album, her first album of new material in a decade, was co-produced by former Eurythmic Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard. The new album is now available for fans to pre order at stevienicks.warnerreprise.com. Fans who pre-order the CD will receive an instant download of the record's first single, the Nicks’ penned "Secret Love”. The official release date of the single is February 3rd. Nicks is a multi-Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and member of Fleetwood Mac.

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Unfortunately, the link doesn't work. :(

[Josh2003]

Interesting. I've always been a fan of that demo, but it's definitely not one I would have thought might be included on the new CD.

[Travis]

"Nicks is a multi-Grammy Award-winning"

I must have missed these award shows.

[Jondalar]

Where is the pre-order? I've tried pre-ordering it and its not avialable on their site.

[Musicman408]

Secret Love, as in "Come on It's time to go upstairs"?

If so, I've always loved this song and it's cuteness. Could be interesting to hear the new version!!

[MacMan]

Where is that paragraph from? What's the source... Jondalar?

[Jondalar]

Where is that paragraph from? What's the source... Jondalar?

The new album is now available for fans to pre order at stevienicks.warnerreprise.com. Fans who pre-order the CD will receive an instant download of the record's first single, the Nicks’ penned "Secret Love”.

[MacMan]

Found it... It's from the Rod Stewart Fan Club site (http://www.rodstewartfanclub.com/about_rod/article/EkAullyyZyBwwXHuzi.php)...

Weird that the info is put out there yet it's not yet available. Looks like two separate press releases.

[Jondalar]

Found it... It's from the Rod Stewart Fan Club site (http://www.rodstewartfanclub.com/about_rod/article/EkAullyyZyBwwXHuzi.php)...

Weird that the info is put out there yet it's not yet available. Looks like two separate press releases.

Yeah, now I'm starting to wonder. February 3rd is a little distant from May 3rd. I mean that is a lot of distance from the 1st single to the album release.

[MacMan]

No, I think the Feb 3rd date is plausible... If you look at Lady GaGa for instance, her new single is coming out in Feb and the album in May... so that makes sense... I think this press release on Rod's site is jumping the gun abit hence the reason it was changed to what we saw on the billboard biz site yesterday.

[Jondalar]

No, I think the Feb 3rd date is plausible... If you look at Lady GaGa for instance, her new single is coming out in Feb and the album in May... so that makes sense... I think this press release on Rod's site is jumping the gun abit hence the reason it was changed to what we saw on the billboard biz site yesterday.

Well, they must think this is pretty stronger single then. I think they think it will be around for awhile.

[kathy1]

thanks i can't wait to hear the song.

[baboles]

No, I think the Feb 3rd date is plausible... If you look at Lady GaGa for instance, her new single is coming out in Feb and the album in May... so that makes sense...

I was just getting ready to post something similar. But Lady GaGa is HUGE right now and her single is sure to be a smash. Stevie's single, on the other hand, is not likely to be a mega-hit (though there could be a small chance/you never know) and I feel that the hype could wear off by the time May rolls around. Regardless, I'm happy that we are getting a new album and I'm definitely excited.

[Sahara]

Squeeeeeee! It's really kicking off! :]

[Artemis]

I think the difference is. GaGa's single will be huge and shoot straight to the top of the charts, so everyone will know she has an album out in May, and eagerly anticipate it.

While Stevie will release her single in February... it probably won't do anything on the charts. BUT. People will hear it, and if it keeps getting played on the radio, by the time May rolls around, more people will be aware of the fact that Stevie has a solo album out than they would have if she released both the single and album in March. So it's a slow burner.

While GaGa will shine immediately, Stevie will slowly build up momentum.

Or something like that.

[ShangriLaTroubl]

Just being honest, I doubt Stevie will be getting much radio play at all. A lot of the Adult Contemporary stations have dissipated over the years and turned into full-on "Classic rock" or "Classic Hits" stations..There's really not a big outlet left for new music of veteran artists.

With that being said, I'm totally excited about the new single and album..and we will all love it none-the-less, I'm sure.

[LB Freakazoid]

People still listen to regular radio???:shocked:

XM plays a lot of new stuff by the oldie makers.....

[gldstwmn]

Secret Love? I'm interested to see what she's done with it.

[CADreaming]

People still listen to regular radio???:shocked:

XM plays a lot of new stuff by the oldie makers.....

That's all I listen to - and I heard a bunch of cuts from Gift of Screws on several XM stations. Love it.

[HejiraNYC]

Uh oh... I detect a vague whiff of flop sweat in the air. I'm afraid that WB is at its old shenanigans again, i.e., botching the promotional campaign for a new Stevie/Mac album. "Secret Love" is not appropriate for a lead single. I can usually hear the potential for a Stevie demo in my head- changing the rhythm, changing the instrumentation, etc. This is one song that I simply cannot see turning into a hit single, let alone a lead single. Yes, it's a charming, intimate little ditty. But it's flawed, e.g., "oooh-wee, listen to me..." :eek: . It's too low-key. It doesn't say "hey bitches, guess who's back?" Rather, it says "hey, um... did y'all miss me?" :shrug: And if a vault song is being pushed out first, what does this say about all of the newly-written songs? :shrug: I'm starting to not feel so good about this...

[Sahara]

"Secret Love" is not appropriate for a lead single.

We don't know that yet :shrug: Goodness knows what they've done with it!

[ontheEdgeof17]

We don't know that yet :shrug: Goodness knows what they've done with it!

Exactly. Looked how "Planets" changed....and....unfortunately..."Smile At You"

[BombaySapphire3]

I think with the exception of a few scattered gems over the years Stevie had about 10 years of great songwriting in her when all of her classics were generated Landslide and Rhiannon in late 1974 to Stand Back in early 1983.That a third string demo from those 10 years has been remade into the first single of the new album does not bode well IMO.

[CADreaming]

By the way, the WB gal who was posting the twitter stuff, etc. just tweeted she would make sure the dead links were fixed for the download...I hope!

[RockALittle250]

By the way, the WB gal who was posting the twitter stuff, etc. just tweeted she would make sure the dead links were fixed for the download...I hope!

Let's hope she can at least get that right!

As for the single, i'm excited. Although i have personally never heard the demo, i trust that Stevie and her people made the right decision.

I am also pleasantly surprised that WB is releasing this single so early. Considering Stevie's last two releases (which were only best of's), this is a very good sign that WB is planning on seriously promoting this album if the single is being released this soon.

Another thing too, by the time the album is released, it will be time to release the second single, and i'm sure by that time, one of the songs we've been hearing about (i.e. The Ghosts are Gone, Italian Summer, In Your Dreams) will be released right before the album itself drops. They seem to be on the ball this time around.

[Artemis]

Maybe Secret Love is just the promotional single, while a Nicks-Stewart tune will be the "proper" lead single.

Or is that totally illogical?

[CADreaming]

http://stevienicks.warnerreprise.com/

[Jondalar]

Exactly. Looked how "Planets" changed....and....unfortunately..."Smile At You"

Yeah, Lindsey made Smile at You actually work, instead of meander on endlessly. He did a great job with that demo. And her voice and the harmonies were terrific.

[Christopher]

By the way, the WB gal who was posting the twitter stuff, etc. just tweeted she would make sure the dead links were fixed for the download...I hope!

I think it's a matter of hours or days before the WBR http://stevienicks.warnerreprise.com/ site goes live, and we'll all be able to download the new single:blob2: "Secret love" could have potential. I always liked the demo, just not blown away by it like others. I imagine a lilting guitar oriented ballad that starts slow then builds to mid tempo.

I suspect we will get the ususal Bonus track exclusive to ordering from Warners directly, and a other bonus track through Amazon or Itunes. Which is fine with me. I will happily be buying all these extra songs.:)

[RockALittle250]

ITS HERE AND ITS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

http://stevienicks.warnerreprise.com/

[camchristo]

The link is working, complete with a new promo photo and a snippet of the song! The photo is gorgeous - makeup dark and careless. Not so sure about the song. It definitely has the ooooh-weeee's, which I'm not crazy about. wwhtwas.

[TerraRhiannon]

OMG. the image & clip of the song are beautiful.

[RickRobert]

Reminds me of Bella Donna and Welcome to the Room... Sara. Not too bad.

[Jondalar]

Oh for God's sake, Landslide only hit in the 50s for Fleetwood Mac and it's their second gold single. Stairway to Heaven didn't even chart.

Maybe she made a real album. You know, like Joni Mitchell's blue, which really didn't have a big hit off it. But was a great album.

You're right, unless they can some airplay on Country Radio and Country Video, she has no outlet. Country music really respects their veterans and they have been playing a lot of rock n music. Bella Donna is what country is today practically.

[tilthefirefades]

OMFG :blob2::blob2::blob2::blob2:

I may cry, the song sounds amazing!

[Artemis]

Oooh. That's made my day. It sounds stunning; is that picture the single cover or the album cover?

Also, is that Sharon and Lori doing backup? Lovely how they've been used, too!

[RockALittle250]

WOW...gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! The song and Stevie!

Stevie is finally getting the promotion she deserves! I wonder if the photo with the mirror is the album or single cover?

[sorcerer999]

Okay. I'm eating my words. That sounds GREAT!!! :)

[UndoingTheLaces]

I have been getting a sore throat for a few days now and today it's at it's worst. I called in sick from work and have been laying in bed feeling miserable. I figured seeing Stevie on Ellen today would cheer me up. I got up to check The Ledge and saw this. I ran to the site and the second I heard the Secret Love snippet my heart swelled. I've loved that demo since I first got it on a bootleg cassette at a record fair years and years ago. I recently found the mp3, probably here, and realized I had totally forgotten about it since I no longer play cassettes and was thrilled to have a much better copy for my iPod. But when I heard those 30 seconds of it today it literally brought tears to my eyes. Okay, I'm sensitive, I cry at commercials, and I'm always even more emotional when I'm sick, but I can barely put into words how beautiful that new song is. And when I read that this was going to be on the album I didn't think the "oohwee" part would work, because really that's kind of a classic country thing, but she pulls it off. And the way the music pulls back when she sings "my secret love secretly.... dies". My pulse is racing and I feel ten times better than I did when I woke up twenty minutes ago.

Oh, and Dave tweeted today that the Rod/Stevie tour isn't about the new album but that the two of them will be playing some dates to promote the new album. Yay!

[DashingDan]

awwww shucks...she can still make my heart race.

[Jondalar]

Uh oh... I detect a vague whiff of flop sweat in the air. I'm afraid that WB is at its old shenanigans again, i.e., botching the promotional campaign for a new Stevie/Mac album. "Secret Love" is not appropriate for a lead single. I can usually hear the potential for a Stevie demo in my head- changing the rhythm, changing the instrumentation, etc. This is one song that I simply cannot see turning into a hit single, let alone a lead single. Yes, it's a charming, intimate little ditty. But it's flawed, e.g., "oooh-wee, listen to me..." :eek: . It's too low-key. It doesn't say "hey bitches, guess who's back?" Rather, it says "hey, um... did y'all miss me?" :shrug: And if a vault song is being pushed out first, what does this say about all of the newly-written songs? :shrug: I'm starting to not feel so good about this...

Warner Bros never botched anything. Trouble in Shangri went gold because of their marketing campairg and pre-order on VH1. Street Angel flopped because it was a bad album.

[BombaySapphire3]

I agree the pictures are gorgeous and I really like the production of the song but the song itself:shrug:..Odd choice IMO.

[kak125]

ooh me likey alot!!

[Musicman408]

Hell Yeah!!! This is great. It got me thinking- the types of music I've been listening to lately for the past year is 80's arena rock, and lighter feel good stuff like Regina Spektor and that type of thing. Maybe Stevie's new album will fit along those lines, like this single- I'm totally loving it! :nod: :) :)

[Jondalar]

http://stevienicks.warnerreprise.com/

Great Single!!!!!!!!!

Where is my download. I pre-order it and no download came.

[Artemis]

When it says "Pre-order for an instant download of the new single" does that mean if you pre-ordered today, you'd get the single today... or you'd get the single when it's released?

[SmileAtYou]

This is beyond exciting!....

Thrilling!

Stevie looks and sounds DIVINE!

May cannot get here fast enough!!!


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[whitesoxx]

I've just pre-ordered and assumed I would get an instant download link, but alas... so far nada :-( Anyone have more luck?

[sodascouts]

I just pre-ordered - do we get e-mailed the song? I can't find where to download it.

[Musicman408]

Hell to the freaking yeah!!!! This sounds and looks fantastic!

[RockALittle250]

I've just pre-ordered and assumed I would get an instant download link, but alas... so far nada :-( Anyone have more luck?

Not me either...might be something else they're "working on"

[studyinscarlet]

ITS HERE AND ITS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

http://stevienicks.warnerreprise.com/

Oh my gosh I love that photo of Stevie. I can't wait for the new CD.

[Jondalar]

Is just me, or does this have a tinge of Sentimental Lady meets Stop Dragging. It's really, really good.

[gold-dusted]

I haven't been much on lately but would appreciate to get an info...anyone knows who took the pics of the album etc.? Was there a discussion already??

[MacMan]

Great Single!!!!!!!!!

Where is my download. I pre-order it and no download came.

Yeah, me too...

It sounds amazing.... What a fun day!!!

[BombaySapphire3]

The production and vocals are stellar..The song is certainly AC but i do like it much better than "Everyday"and at least it is a Nicks original ..even if it is a few decades old.

[tilthefirefades]

I've already listened to the snippet 1000 times :]:]:]:]

It may be adult contemporary filler, but it's sounds amazing!

[Jondalar]

I sent them an email—where is my instant download?

[CADreaming]

I sent them an email—where is my instant download?

The WB gal has been tweeted as well... hopefully she'll fix as quick as she did the link!

[Jondalar]

I haven't been much on lately but would appreciate to get an info...anyone knows who took the pics of the album etc.? Was there a discussion already??

I don't know, who took the pics, but they look great.

[jkmaletic]

OMG I'm on break at work and got a tweet from stevienicks and just as I was.rolling my eyes while clicking on the link Stevie's new song starts playing on my phone (android)!!!! Just when I was kinda bummed about the Ellen/Rod news there comes Stevie cheering me up again! AND I got a tweet from Dave saying the Rod thing has nothing to do with new cd. Thank god!!!

[CADreaming]

I haven't been much on lately but would appreciate to get an info...anyone knows who took the pics of the album etc.? Was there a discussion already??

I think these must be Dave Stewart's photos.

[jellyman10]

I like the photo - she's really gunna ride that eyeshadow right to the grave, int she? Bless her.

The snippet sounds tidy, too.

Happy times!! :blob1:

[StandbackStevie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdcfyAjzn4E

[Jondalar]

Has anyone recieved the single, yet. I'm still not getting it.

[BombaySapphire3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdcfyAjzn4E


a fan interview from 1998?:shrug:

[Sahara]

Cannot breathe. This song sounds AMAZING -- they've given the demo such life! This is definitely single material.

Now excuse me while I go and run a victory lap of the house. I'M SO EXCITED. :] :blob1: :]

[RockAlot]

I like the photo - she's really gunna ride that eyeshadow right to the grave, int she? Bless her.

The snippet sounds tidy, too.

Happy times!! :blob1:

And she's not wearing black!!!

[TrueFaith77]

Confused: Did anyone actually receive the full single when they preordered the album?

[CADreaming]

Has anyone recieved the single, yet. I'm still not getting it.

Just read a tweet from Sarah, the WB girl, and she said "It should be emailed to you later this afternoon."

[RockALittle250]

Confused: Did anyone actually receive the full single when they preordered the album?

No not yet. I'm hoping they eventually send it along in an email. Seems they have a few more bugs to work out with this whole thing.

[Christopher]

The WB gal has been tweeted as well... hopefully she'll fix as quick as she did the link!

Hopefully she will also fix the date of release. It reads In You Dreams....Available May, 3rd 2010! Really, I expect more from WBR. don't they proof these things and if they are offering the new single with preorder...cough up the download already.

Is it me, or does the song sound TOO upbeat considering the lyrics. I guess I'll reserve my opinion till I've heard the whole song.

[GODDESS6]

The WB gal has been tweeted as well... hopefully she'll fix as quick as she did the link!

i hope so too, i'm sitting here salivating for the download:lol::blob1:~

[Jondalar]

I called Warner Bros customer service and this download is not from them, it's from a different venue. However, they did check on it and confirmed it wasn't working. They sent the site messages that it's not working with instant download. They should be fixing it soon.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I've just pre-ordered and assumed I would get an instant download link, but alas... so far nada :-( Anyone have more luck?

I pre-ordered too and I havent gotten the link yet to download the single...hmmm

[RockALittle250]

Hopefully she will also fix the date of release. It reads In You Dreams....Available May, 3rd 2010! Really, I expect more from WBR. don't they proof these things and if they are offering the new single with preorder...cough up the download already.

Is it me, or does the song sound TOO upbeat considering the lyrics. I guess I'll reserve my opinion till I've heard the whole song.

Breath easy, they fixed it and it now says 2011. That kinda thing annoys me too.

[GODDESS6]

I called Warner Bros customer service and this download is not from them, it's from a different venue. However, they did check on it and confirmed it wasn't working. They sent the site messages that it's not working with instant download. They should be fixing it soon.

thanx for staying on top of things!!!:wavey:~

[Zanobbi]

ITS HERE AND ITS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

http://stevienicks.warnerreprise.com/

Is this what we were expecting from "the reigning queen of rock'n'roll"??? Sounds like another forgettable "Everyday". Months ago I wrote I was sooooo afraid about the Stewart-Nicks team... I hope I was not right.:confused:

[blinker12]

I'm liking Stevie's voice a lot, especially that last, soft "died." But yeah, the production is UBER-commercial. I was hoping for something a bit edgier.

But, so exciting to hear new stuff!!!

[markolas]

I haven't heard the snippet yet, but I didn't remember this demo at all. Just found it on my laptop and listened to it. It's definitely got potential as a demo (and I'm sorry, but a lot of them just don't), so I'm curious to hear what she's done with it. Did she perform this on Ellen?

Also, am I the only one who couldn't care less about chart positions, sales, marketing, or radio airplay? I didn't even know artists released "singles" anymore.

[Jondalar]

Is this what we were expecting from "the reigning queen of rock'n'roll"??? Sounds like another forgettable "Everyday". Months ago I wrote I was sooooo afraid about the Stewart-Nicks team... I hope I was not right.:confused:

No this song is a lot more hookier than Everyday. It's stronger than Say You Will, Everyday, Maybe Love, If you Ever did Believe and she wrote it herself. It's very fleshed out. Besides, there is supposed to be some Tom Petty like rock on this album.

[Jondalar]

I'm liking Stevie's voice a lot, especially that last, soft "died." But yeah, the production is UBER-commercial. I was hoping for something a bit edgier.

But, so exciting to hear new stuff!!!

Her voice sounds excellent on this. Not old like I thought it would be.

[louielouie2000]

This snippet is not filling me with any confidence... more Adult Contemporary with mundane production and strained vocals is all I'm hearing. :distress:

[Jondalar]

This snippet is not filling me with any confidence... more Adult Contemporary with mundane production and strained vocals is all I'm hearing. :distress:

Strained Vocals? How so?

[BombaySapphire3]

No this song is a lot more hookier than Everyday. It's stronger than Say You Will, Everyday, Maybe Love, If you Ever did Believe and she wrote it herself. It's very fleshed out. Besides, there is supposed to be some Tom Petty like rock on this album.

The production is better than Everday which sounded dirgelike and the voclas are more lively.This is not quite the earth shattering new single that alot of us were hoping for but it is very well done .

[HejiraNYC]

I still don't think it's a strong lead single. That being said, they definitely surpassed by my expectations for this song! :blob1: And, yes, I do hear some autotuning on there... but I guess it is what it is. She sounds so young... and as much as I hate to admit it, this sounds like something that could have fit on a Taylor Swift album; it's that contemprary sounding. It's a little bit slick, but it has a nice bounciness to it that would not sound out of place next to Katy Perry or Miley Cyrus.

Hopefully "brown" is the new "black!" It's so sad that, when you click on the "Visit nicksfix.com" link on the WB page, you get that tired old website. I wonder when her official site will finally get blinged out with the new album artwork... perhaps next year?

[markolas]

Listened to the snippet. I think it sounds pretty good...they definitely fleshed out the demo. It's definitely AC/pop, but I don't have a problem with that at all. Tom Petty is as "hard rock" as I go. The album could be full of songs along the lines of "Garbo" and "Sleeping Angel," and I'd be fine with it.

[Jondalar]

The production is better than Everday which sounded dirgelike and the voclas are more lively.This is not quite the earth shattering new single that alot of us were hoping for but it is very well done .

Everything has been a small step from the weak single Maybe Love Will Change Your Mind.

I mean Everyday was better than that. Say You Will was a little better than Everyday. And this song might do it for her. It's better than Say You Will. I like the words and production. I wish the download would work. Come on!!!!!!!! Let's hear the whole song.

[RockALittle250]

Is this what we were expecting from "the reigning queen of rock'n'roll"??? Sounds like another forgettable "Everyday". Months ago I wrote I was sooooo afraid about the Stewart-Nicks team... I hope I was not right.:confused:

It's not a rock song, it's adult contemporary. I myself am very pleased with the song, the artwork, etc, but obviously Stevie can't please everybody.

[Christopher]

This snippet is not filling me with any confidence... more Adult Contemporary with mundane production and strained vocals is all I'm hearing. :distress:

Louie, I have to agree with you from just this snippet, but am holding my breath till I hear the whole song. Mostly I'm not impressed with the arrangement. Not edgy or innovative, very predictable and pleasant instrumentation :sorry: and it's too happy sounding & upbeat for the lyrics, not mournful and suffering. I hope I'm eating my words once I hear the whole song.

I'm excited as anyone here to get new Stevie music, but my heart sank a bit when I heard this.
I'm afraid this could be another "Everyday" (cept Stevie wrote it) meaning there must be better songs on the record to offer up 1st than this?

[markolas]

I thought Every Day was a much better song than Say You Will. As for Maybe Love, that song is pure dreck, along with Unconditional Love. I'd take Docklands over either one of those turkeys any day.

Does anyone seriously think Stevie is going to have a top ten single (or even a top 40 single) ever again? It has nothing to do with how good the song is.

[louielouie2000]

Strained Vocals? How so?

Yes. Especially on the higher/more projected notes such as the part where she goes "ooooh-weee"... her voice sounds thin and strained there. I was hoping for a much more buttery vocal. Such as the one on Cheaper Than Free.

[louielouie2000]

Does anyone seriously think Stevie is going to have a top ten single (or even a top 40 single) ever again? It has nothing to do with how good the song is.

Those days are long over. It was a feat when Cher did with Believe a dozen years ago... at the time she was the oldest female to have such a high charting song. Stevie's a decade older now than Cher was then. It's not gonna happen.

[HejiraNYC]

Yes. Especially on the higher/more projected notes such as the part where she goes "ooooh-weee"... her voice sounds thin and strained there. I was hoping for a much more buttery vocal. Such as the one on Cheaper Than Free.

Wow, I think you're being harsh. You may as well say that every vocal on RAL is also "strained" too. That's just Mama being Mama IMHO.

[HejiraNYC]

Those days are long over. It was a feat when Cher did with Believe a dozen years ago... at the time she was the oldest female to have such a high charting song. Stevie's a decade older now than Cher was then. It's not gonna happen.

I think Stevie could have a huge chart hit today if she did some middle-of-the-road country in the vein of Lady Antebellum. I mean, if she just added a pedal steel to "Secret Love" and took the synthy bass out of it, I think she's halfway there.

[markolas]

Those days are long over. It was a feat when Cher did with Believe a dozen years ago... at the time she was the oldest female to have such a high charting song. Stevie's a decade older now than Cher was then. It's not gonna happen.

Generally, if you're over 30 (and that's probably being generous) you're not going to have a "hit." Even Britney Spears is getting long in the tooth. I haven't paid attention to what's on the "charts" for a very long time. It stopped being relevant to me way before the Grammys did. My bf's brother played me Katy Perry and Lady Gaga...it's garbage.

[sleepless child]

I think the snippet sounds pretty good. I think her voice sounds great on the song. I haven't pre-ordered yet and I'm glad I haven't since no one has gotten their download yet. I'm thinking of going to Ft. Lauderdale to see Rod and Stevie in March. Anyone else thinking of going?

[Jondalar]

Those days are long over. It was a feat when Cher did with Believe a dozen years ago... at the time she was the oldest female to have such a high charting song. Stevie's a decade older now than Cher was then. It's not gonna happen.

Ummm radio would not play Believe until it became a mega smash hit around the world. I blew off the single until it couldn't be denied. It was because she was old. And I would say it was exactly feats, since she has little to do with her own music in my opinion.

[RockALittle250]

She's going to generate a lot of attention with this song. It represents exactly what we've been hearing about the album, "dreamy".

"In Your Dreams" is supposed to be more uptempo song and not as etherial, but generally "dreamy" is the word that's been thrown around describing the album. You can't have a rock song as the lead single if that's not what the majority of the content on the album represents.

[Sahara]

I'm afraid this could be another "Everyday" (cept Stevie wrote it) meaning there must be better songs on the record to offer up 1st than this?

Very likely :nod: Ledgies don't often think the singles are the best tracks on the album!

[ontheEdgeof17]

I like the snippet.

I prefer rock Stevie over AC Stevie, but I'll take what I can get nowadays.

Should have gotten rid of the "oh-wee".

[Amlyn]

I think the snippet sounds pretty good. I think her voice sounds great on the song. I haven't pre-ordered yet and I'm glad I haven't since no one has gotten their download yet. I'm thinking of going to Ft. Lauderdale to see Rod and Stevie in March. Anyone else thinking of going?

My mom lives outside of WPB and I'm seriously considering flying down the week of the show. But we'll see. Otherwise, I'm probably going to MSG.


I just ordered the cd too. Hopefully the download shows up soon. I'm wondering if she'll do a cd signing like she did back in '09. I couldn't make it then, but there's no way i'd miss it again.

[gldstwmn]

She left the "Oooheeee" part in. Yuck. Otherwise not bad.

[Somajoseph]

I enjoyed the bit I heard. Yes it is commercial but after 10 years, that's what they have to do to get some attention & hopefully airplay.
Our expectations for Stevie are so high that it's impossible for her to please everyone. Plus, no one's heard the entire thing, we all may be pleasantly surprised.
I am glad she's doing this stint with Rod Stewart. I just read a blurb in Pollstar about the tour that says it's going to include a nice stage production. I think Stevie will enjoy that. She loves being the big time rock n roll star, and if she enjoys it , maybe it will come across in her performances.

[ontheEdgeof17]

She's going to generate a lot of attention with this song.

I'll eat my hat if she does.

[Fleetwoodmark]

I'm really liking the snippet of "Secret Love" :)

It does sound a little A/C but I like the production - very modern.

[Christopher]

I'll eat my hat if she does.
Me too:laugh:. This song does not stand out to my ears.

[sodascouts]

The demo has a very child-like, simple quality to it, IMHO, and if she tried to sing it that way now it would be ridiculous. Making it more "poppy" works for me.

[SNicksed]

I like it!! :thumbsup: I'm sure there will be other "more rockin'" songs on the cd too. She said so herself. :nod:

[louielouie2000]

Me too:laugh:. This song does not stand out to my ears.

And I'll go so far as to say if this song garners attention, I'll eat my firstborn... who happens to be a dog. :laugh:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs642.snc4/60247_1571953535178_1125706093_31637010_1684404_n.jpg

[LikeAWillow]

I like the snippet.

I prefer rock Stevie over AC Stevie, but I'll take what I can get nowadays.

Should have gotten rid of the "oh-wee".

My thoughts. Word for word. For one of her AC tracks, though, this isn't bad. When she goes in that vein, I'm never going to be thrilled, but I don't hate it. I'm more excited for the album now than I was, and I'll definitely pre-order to get the full track.

[RockALittle250]

I'll eat my hat if she does.

Would you like a condiment to go with that hat? :lol:

[ontheEdgeof17]

Would you like a condiment to go with that hat? :lol:

:lol: Lots and Lots of "eat my words" sauce.

[Sanne2]

Her voice sounds good, really good.
I save my comment on the song untill I've heard the whole version.

[Oooh Missionary]

The photos are gorgeous... is that thumbnail the album cover?

The single is exactly what I expected... which is not really a good thing. Safe, predictable, MOR, etc. What is up with that embarassing "ooh-wee"?

Regardless, her voice sounds wonderful and you certainly couldn't judge Trouble In Shangri-La by "Every Day".

I WANT MORE!

[RockALittle250]

The photos are gorgeous... is that thumbnail the album cover?



That was going to be my next question. The full-frontal image of her is one thing and the photo of her profile is another (one is the album cover and one is the single cover), but which is which i wonder?

[Oooh Missionary]

When was "Secret Love" demoed? I've never heard it before.

[Sahara]

That was going to be my next question. The full-frontal image of her is one thing and the photo of her profile is another (one is the album cover and one is the single cover), but which is which i wonder?
I'd say the thumbnail is an album / single cover, I'm less convinced about the big photo, I'd say that's a promo pic.

[louielouie2000]

The photos are gorgeous... is that thumbnail the album cover?

That's what I was thinking, too. I'd be very happy if that thumbnail were the album cover. :nod:

And thanks for the reminder we can't judge the album by the single. Stevie's singles have all completely STANK since '94. Not so with her album tracks, though. :)

[ontheEdgeof17]

The ONLY thing I have beef with is that I wish Stevie would take a genre of music and go with it. I don't want this half country, half rock, half AC album. I know she's been doing that for years, but for me, I want an all rock album....or an all country album...etc.....take a vein and go with it.

Singles are suppose to give an average person a taste of what the album is suppose to sound like. Her singles never give good representation, IMO, because they are always so safe. If you are not a rabid fan, you would never know that she has gems hidden on albums.

[Christopher]

When was "Secret Love" demoed? I've never heard it before.

the demo is the same era as Castaway, Watchdevil, etc. It has that same echoey electric keyboard and simple drum machine feel.I would guess Late 70's 77-78ish.

[Tango]

Is that an animal that Stevie seems to be looking at on 'what might be the album cover?' :laugh:

[TerraRhiannon]

How Still My Love, Love Changes, It's only Love, Love Is, Frozen Love, Secret Love, ... Just a few off the top of my head. I noticed a trend, haha. I LOVE Stevie. :p This new single from what I've heard of it is really beautiful. The lyrics & her voice are really nice. I'm betting the tumbnail is the album cover! & the big one is the single cover. Though it's iffy because the thumbnail is right beside the single preview thinger :shrug: I like them both though!

[Sahara]

Is that an animal that Stevie seems to be looking at on 'what might be the album cover?' :laugh:
My thoughts exactly -- looks like a cat?

[ontheEdgeof17]

I think the big picture is a promo shot and the small picture is the single cover.

[Tango]

Yes, it looks like a cat's tail.

http://www.astro.caltech.edu/~vam/treeimages/cattail.jpg

The cat in the dark, maybe!

[GypsyNikita]

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[Tango]

Stevie's voice sounds terrific! Even better on the youtube clip, for some reason! :laugh:

[ryguy2010]

So i closed my eyes as i listened to the snippet of it. You know what i really enjoy it. Very soft upbeat and refreshing. Perhaps the sunniest of all the songs i've ever heard from our girl. On the other hand i can't help but noticing how much she sounds like Britney Spears here. That might sound a little weird but if Britney tried to emulate Stevie she would sound like this or vice versa. Hmm but all and all very warm and beachy to me. However still can't wait for our non commercial Stevie. Have a feeling this album will attract lots and lots of attention!

[Christopher]

I think the big picture is a promo shot and the small picture is the single cover.
Here's hoping, I don't want another album cover with Stevie not facing forward. The small thumbnail pose looks off to me, I like the mirror & the ocean, but Stevie's profile pose seems lifeless as if she were cut and pasted in as an after thought.

I pray the album cover photo is better than both of these new promo pics. Guess I'm on a debbie downer roll here:laugh: Of the 2, the bigger pic is more appealing. I like the idea of the thumbnail one, just not the execution if that makes any sense.

[Travis]

So I did the pre-order, got the receipt via email but nothing about where to download "Secret Love."

[RockALittle250]

Here's hoping, I don't want another cover with Stevie not facing forward, The small thumbnail pose looks off to me, I like the mirror & the ocean, but Stevie's profile pose seems lifeless.

I hope the album cover photo is better than both of these new promo pics. Guess I'm on a debbie downer roll here:laugh:

I believe the thumbnail photo was part of the photo session Stevie did on the beach last year that Dave told us about.

[HejiraNYC]

How Still My Love, Love Changes, It's only Love, Love Is, Frozen Love, Secret Love, ... Just a few off the top of my head. I noticed a trend, haha. I LOVE Stevie. :p This new single from what I've heard of it is really beautiful. The lyrics & her voice are really nice. I'm betting the tumbnail is the album cover! & the big one is the single cover. Though it's iffy because the thumbnail is right beside the single preview thinger :shrug: I like them both though!

It would be a shame if the thumbnail was the album cover because, once again, you can't see her face ("don't hide behind your hair that way, baby!"). The bigger photo is stunning. Yeah, she's sporting some serious raccoon eyes, but it's spellbinding and the colors are dreamy yet earthy. In fact, it kinda reminds me of one of her first photo sessions- the one where she's sitting on top of a car:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGPrjH5BwHY/SmPWkarRTGI/AAAAAAAAFO4/-7-RiIpk_5I/s1600/Stevie%2BNicks%2B70's.JPGhttp://stevienicks.warnerreprise.com/upload/bg2-1.jpg

[ontheEdgeof17]

Is it kinda odd they are giving the single away? Why didn't they post this to itunes, so you can pre-order and buy the song at the same time .....and then the price of the song will be deducted when you get the rest of the album.

[cliffdweller]

It would be a shame if the thumbnail was the album cover because, once again, you can't see her face ("don't hide behind your hair that way, baby!"). The bigger photo is stunning. Yeah, she's sporting some serious raccoon eyes, but it's spellbinding and the colors are dreamy yet earthy. In fact, it kinda reminds me of one of her first photo sessions- the one where she's sitting on top of a car:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AGPrjH5BwHY/SmPWkarRTGI/AAAAAAAAFO4/-7-RiIpk_5I/s1600/Stevie%2BNicks%2B70's.JPGhttp://stevienicks.warnerreprise.com/upload/bg2-1.jpg

She also looks quite a bit thinner here than real life. I guess they just airbrushed out the extra curves? :shrug:

[ryguy2010]

Oh and i foresee no reasons why this wouldn't climb to # 1 on the adult contemporary charts? No expert here but isn't this in the same vain as Taylor Swift Miley and the others? Dave Stewart is a musical genius and i believe he and Stevie knew what they were doing.. This album is going to be folk rock and roll and country and pop all rolled into one.

[Sleepless-Child]

I wasn't impressed at first, so i decided to listen to it a thousand times to like it. It worked :D. Can't wait to hear the whole song, though i don't think i can pre-order it from France. damn it. As for the cover, i really hope it's not the thumbnail...

[camchristo]

Is it kinda odd they are giving the single away? Why didn't they post this to itunes, so you can pre-order and buy the song at the same time .....and then the price of the song will be deducted when you get the rest of the album.

Well, the page says $12.99 CD but when you order, the charge is $13.99. So, maybe they are charging an extra buck for the download?

[ontheEdgeof17]

Well, the page says $12.99 CD but when you order, the charge is $13.99. So, maybe they are charging an extra buck for the download?

Really? The charge for me is still 12.99.


....and the thumbnail must be the single cover. It pops up on the order page. :cool:

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Really? The charge for me is still 12.99.


....and the thumbnail must be the single cover. It pops up on the order page. :cool:

Charged me $13.99 too instead of $12.99

[Gypsy0033]

Wonders where her "Instant download" is after pre-ordering?
:rolleyes:

[Christopher]

Really? The charge for me is still 12.99.


....and the thumbnail must be the single cover. It pops up on the order page. :cool:

But remember your pre ordering the album.....

[GypsySorcerer]

I LOVE that new, larger pic.

I like the snippet well enough (except the "ooo-eee").

[Tango]

Sub Total: $ 13.99
Tax: $ 1.02
Shipping and Handling: $ 3.00
__________
ORDER BALANCE: $ 18.01

[ontheEdgeof17]

But remember your pre ordering the album.....

oh, yes. that's true.

[HejiraNYC]

Sub Total: $ 13.99
Tax: $ 1.02
Shipping and Handling: $ 3.00
__________
ORDER BALANCE: $ 18.01

Ugh. And if you read the fine print, unless you paid for expedited shipping, you will get the CD 5 days after the release date. Boo.

[Jondalar]

Is this song about her secret affair with Mick Fleetwood

[flickersticked]

If you live in the U.S. and would like to receive your music selection on or about release date, please place your order with standard shipping no later than 10 days in advance of release. RUSH orders will arrive by release date if placed by 10 AM PST the Thursday prior to the release date. Standard orders after this date will arrive approximately 5 days after the release date.


As long as you preorder it more than 10 days in advance you will have it "on or about" the release date.

[EnchantedKiwi]

http://warnerbrosrecordsstore.com/store/order.basket.asp?mscssid=2C2418E597904F918ABD3C9C64CD9F76&s=&frame=&event=scAdd&upc=093624958680&sys=WBR

They've just added in the option of getting the free song aswell! What about the people that ordered it before this!!?

[EnchantedKiwi]

wait! no my receipt says I asked for that aswell! no need to worry :o

[Josh2003]

I really, really enjoy it.

To the people complaining about it being too "AC"...when has Stevie NOT been AC? Edge of Seventeen was/is probably her most "ROCK" song, but I don't recall it doing so great on the charts. Maybe SDMHA could be her biggest "rock" single, but I still don't think she falls into the same "rock" genre as, say Heart or Pat Benatar. Stevie has, and always will be, Adult Contemporary, and I'm OK with that.

Secondly, like others have said, this is a 30-second snippet. What if we were given a 30-second clip of Every Day and told to base our entire opinion on the album on that? The first single is geared toward appealing to the masses, and I don't think a harder "rock" song would do that, really.

[GODDESS6]

my receipt say the mp3 is in process~

[Jondalar]

What were they thinking? Instant download my ass.

[EnchantedKiwi]

my receipt say the mp3 is in process~

same :shrug:

[Richard B]

Why didn't they post this to itunes, so you can pre-order and buy the song at the same time .....and then the price of the song will be deducted when you get the rest of the album.

It will probably happen on 2/1, the official release date of the single. I'm sure iTunes will do there normal pre-order. Thing is, I wonder if there will be any pre-order only tracks on iTunes.
I am weary of pre-ordering anything from Warner.

[RockALittle250]

I've got to say, i'm really excited for the video that will be produced for the single! Here's hoping that is done relatively soon.

[ontheEdgeof17]

What were they thinking? Instant download my ass.

Also, you are paying for the song twice, it seems. Secret Love has a Secret Charge.

[Dowie100]

Looking forward to hearing people's thoughts on the full song when it's sent out, pity there isn't a pre-order for people outside the US.

[ontheEdgeof17]

It will probably happen on 2/1, the official release date of the single. I'm sure iTunes will do there normal pre-order. Thing is, I wonder if there will be any pre-order only tracks on iTunes.
I am weary of pre-ordering anything from Warner.

Itunes pre-order probably won't happen until late April, with the single available from the album for purchase. If you buy the single version and not from the pre-order album, then you have to buy it twice. I'm going to wait for the pre-order album to buy the song. I'm cheap these days. ha.

[TerraRhiannon]

Looking forward to hearing people's thoughts on the full song when it's sent out, pity there isn't a pre-order for people outside the US.

I can pre-order I think , & I'm in Canada, finally something we can do.

[Travis]

Wonders where her "Instant download" is after pre-ordering?
:rolleyes:

I don't have mine yet either - very annoyed

[EnchantedKiwi]

Looking forward to hearing people's thoughts on the full song when it's sent out, pity there isn't a pre-order for people outside the US.

I ordered it fine off the warner bros record store and I live in New Zealand, the only thing is i have to pay 6.99 for shipping!

[SuiteShangriLa]

Stevie is lookin fan-fricking-tastic!
the Secret Love song clip sounds awesome...but
what is that "chirp-chirp" sound on the clip at about 28 secs???
im gonna hear that every time now.:mad:

[Dowie100]

I can pre-order I think , & I'm in Canada, finally something we can do.

Aye you'll be fine, prob with Europe is we have to pay for international shipping and also get the album about 4-5 weeks late going by the small print.

[Sahara]

Here comes a silly question ... what exactly do we mean by Adult Contemporary? I do think I understand, but I can't really find words to put on it.

[Gypsy0033]

Just read a friend in England got her download. Guess we just have to wait.

[Josh2003]

A few additional thoughts:

1. I forgot how happy it makes me to hear Stevie, Sharon and Lori singing together. Those harmonies are perfect.

2. I am really liking the little guitar riffs at :16 and :19-20. The latter of the two sounds like SOMETHING I have heard on another Stevie/FM song, but I can't pinpoint what. Any help?

BTW, I'm referencing the version someone posted here from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SbZcltGAlM

[Josh2003]

Here comes a silly question ... what exactly do we mean by Adult Contemporary? I do think I understand, but I can't really find words to put on it.

I think it's generally viewed to mean something in the realm of soft rock...something a bit safer, less edgy than classic or harder rock.

[Jondalar]

Stevie is the Queen of soft rock. They way people talk on here, you would think she was Alice Cooper.

[Josh2003]

Stevie is the Queen of soft rock. They way people talk on here, you would think she was Alice Cooper.

Haha exactly!

[BTFLCHLD]

I'm going to hold off til they work out the initial kinks :shrug:

[Sahara]

Stevie is the Queen of soft rock. They way people talk on here, you would think she was Alice Cooper.
I really want to hear Stevie sing Poison ... :o :thumbsup:

[Musicman408]

Is the youtube version slightly different than the Warner Bros site?

[Josh2003]

Is the youtube version slightly different than the Warner Bros site?

No...I think someone just captured the audio from the WB site and put it on YouTube.

[Dodfather]

Looking at the website I really, REALLY hope that the small thumbnail image in the middle is the album cover! It's a fantastic picture and much better than the larger one at the side of the page.

[paleshadow]

I pre ordered and as soon as my order went through it took me to a download page. I didn't read the instructions though and clicked the "download" tab and it just streamed the song. I guess you have to right click and save the download link.

Anyway, I checked my receipt that they e-mailed, and there should be a link to click for those of you who haven't downloaded yet. Check your receipts about half way down for this:

If you have not done so already, you can initiate your download of purchased content at: Download Digital Items

In your e-mail "Download Digital Items" will be a hyperlink that takes you to the download page.

[Jondalar]

Looking at the website I really, REALLY hope that the small thumbnail image in the middle is the album cover! It's a fantastic picture and much better than the larger one at the side of the page.

I really that shot. Very surreal and she's hidden behind her hair. Very mysterious and surreal.

[jkmaletic]

I'm going to hold off til they work out the initial kinks :shrug:

Me too. You guys let us know when it works. :)

[SorcererJP]

Looking forward to hearing people's thoughts on the full song when it's sent out, pity there isn't a pre-order for people outside the US.

Well, I came to the check-out with my NON-US biling adress. Didn't order yet. I'm not going to spend 1/3 of the total price on shipping costs. I do not even have a cc, but luckily there is PayPal.

I'll wait for the release in may when ordering. Hate it to spend money now and get the product I bought in4 months time...

The single will be available to download all over the web soon I guess...

Warner and Stevie don;t have to worrie, will buy the album anayways :-)

[Artemis]

Going from this snippet, is is just me who thinks she's singing better than she has for years? This might just be me, in all my essay-frustration, and wanting to hear nothing but good things, but has her voice lost a lot of that nasal quality present on TISL and SYW?

[Jondalar]

I pre ordered and as soon as my order went through it took me to a download page. I didn't read the instructions though and clicked the "download" tab and it just streamed the song. I guess you have to right click and save the download link.

Anyway, I checked my receipt that they e-mailed, and there should be a link to click for those of you who haven't downloaded yet. Check your receipts about half way down for this:

If you have not done so already, you can initiate your download of purchased content at: Download Digital Items

In your e-mail "Download Digital Items" will be a hyperlink that takes you to the download page.

That was not there earlier and is still not here. They must of fixed the problem for people now. But what about the people who ordered earler?

[markolas]

I'm not sure what her problem was on SYW - her vocal ruins Destiny Rules for me.

I'll have to listen to it again...I did think her voice sounded all right...maybe a little thinner than on TISL, but this is only a 30 second clip, so it's hard to say.

[EnchantedKiwi]

That was not there earlier and is still not here. They must of fixed the problem for people now. But what about the people who ordered earler?

I'm in the same boat, it doesn't say any of that on my receipt either

[Christopher]

JUST HEARD THE WHOLE SONG.:blob2: I preordered the Cd and got the download link right away. I LOVE IT! It does kinda ROCK, not as A/C as Everyday or Maybe Love etc.etc.

Reminds me of TALK TO ME !!! Her voice sounds terrific, the verses are fantastic. The production is dreamy....David Wild was right! The clip does the song no justice.

[paleshadow]

I'm in the same boat, it doesn't say any of that on my receipt either

https://warnerbrosrecordsstore.com/store/DigitalDelivery.asp?oid=85QAC32HXVF88MHWQAUUUBJ244&mscssid=2A5A1DCD4EA741478F79780322D79C04&l=stevienick

Here is the actual link location. I don't know if it'll work for everyone who ordered, or if it's specific to my order, but you can give it a shot.

[RockALittle250]

JUST HEARD THE WHOLE SONG.:blob2: I preordered the Cd and got the download link right away. I LOVE IT! It does kinda ROCK, not as A/C as Everyday or Maybe Love etc.etc.
Reminds me of TALK TO ME !!! The production is dreamy.....David Wild was right!

Wow...talk about a 180!! Can't wait to get my download link from WB!

[EnchantedKiwi]

argh my order is still processing Zzzz

[louielouie2000]

Stevie is the Queen of soft rock. They way people talk on here, you would think she was Alice Cooper.

BS. Stevie has always had a very rock edge. From Gold Dust Woman to Sisters Of The Moon to Straight Back, Edge of 17, I Can't Wait, The Nightmare, No Spoken Word, Freedom, Love Is Like A River, Fall From Grace, Running Through The Garden... these are all very much rock songs. There is an undercurrent of rock in most all her songs. I just don't get record companies trying to project her as a soft rock/adult contemporary artist via her singles... because that's not what she really is. :wavey:

[Amlyn]

I'm in the same boat, it doesn't say any of that on my receipt either

I ordered about 215 ET and my receipt doesn't have the link. But it does say:

In Process Secret Love Stevie Nicks Audiophile-Quality MP3 (320 kbps) 1

underneath the CD listing. Anyone else have that listed?

[Travis]

Anyway, I checked my receipt that they e-mailed, and there should be a link to click for those of you who haven't downloaded yet. Check your receipts about half way down for this:

If you have not done so already, you can initiate your download of purchased content at: Download Digital Items

In your e-mail "Download Digital Items" will be a hyperlink that takes you to the download page.

Nope, don't have this info in my recepit email. I emailed customer service and have yet to receive a reply or any info regarding my 'free' download for "Secret Love."

[tilthefirefades]

Stevie is the Queen of soft rock. They way people talk on here, you would think she was Alice Cooper.

:laugh::laugh::laugh:
Probably the funniest post ever.


2. I am really liking the little guitar riffs at :16 and :19-20. The latter of the two sounds like SOMETHING I have heard on another Stevie/FM song, but I can't pinpoint what. Any help?

BTW, I'm referencing the version someone posted here from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SbZcltGAlM

I think it's Monday Morning from the Live album, at least that's what I think of :)

[EnchantedKiwi]

I ordered about 215 ET and my receipt doesn't have the link. But it does say:

In Process Secret Love Stevie Nicks Audiophile-Quality MP3 (320 kbps) 1

underneath the CD listing. Anyone else have that listed?

I'm the same, no link

[Travis]

I ordered about 215 ET and my receipt doesn't have the link. But it does say:

In Process Secret Love Stevie Nicks Audiophile-Quality MP3 (320 kbps) 1

underneath the CD listing. Anyone else have that listed?

That is what mine reads as well ... grrrr....

[Amlyn]

I'm the same, no link

Has anyone emailed WB at the email address they gave us on the receipt yet? Or is that how you found out your order was still processing?

[louielouie2000]

Ugh. And if you read the fine print, unless you paid for expedited shipping, you will get the CD 5 days after the release date. Boo.

The TISL preorder was exactly the same way, and I didn't know it until after I'd paid for it. I ended up buying 2 copies of the album because of that... I *HAD* to have it in my hands the day of the release! :woohoo:

[RockALittle250]

BS. Stevie has always had a very rock edge. From Gold Dust Woman to Sisters Of The Moon to Straight Back, Edge of 17, I Can't Wait, The Nightmare, No Spoken Word, Freedom, Love Is Like A River, Fall From Grace, Running Through The Garden... these are all very much rock songs. There is an undercurrent of rock in most all her songs. I just don't get record companies trying to project her as a soft rock/adult contemporary artist via her singles... because that's not what she really is. :wavey:

She is more marketable to radio that way. You'll be hard pressed to find many rock stations these days that only play rock music. Most are in the AC/soft rock category and they play a little bit of everything.

[sodascouts]

I ordered about 215 ET and my receipt doesn't have the link. But it does say:

In Process Secret Love Stevie Nicks Audiophile-Quality MP3 (320 kbps) 1

underneath the CD listing. Anyone else have that listed?

I ordered mine at 11:30 am Central and I don't even have the "in process" bit in my e-mail. No reference to it there at all.

I'm sure we'll get our downloads eventually, but we might have to go through a lot of hassles with customer service first. I've already sent an e-mail.

[Amlyn]

I ordered mine at 11:30 am Central and I don't even have THAT.

I'm sure we'll get our downloads eventually, but we might have to go through a lot of hassles with customer service first. I've already sent an e-mail.

Thanks! You just answered the last question I posted.

I think we should get a bonus track for all the trouble!

[markolas]

I'm not pre-ordering the CD...I'll probably just download it when it's released. Is the single supposed to be available for download earlier than the album?

[RockALittle250]

I'm not pre-ordering the CD...I'll probably just download it when it's released. Is the single supposed to be available for download earlier than the album?

Yes, the single will be available officially on February 3rd

[BTFLCHLD]

I just don't get record companies trying to project her as a soft rock/adult contemporary artist via her singles... because that's not what she really is. :wavey:

because it's easier to move a song upward in AC charts as opposed to her music competing on ROCK charts, and if they (WBR) are looking for anything in the top40s the AC chart is where stevie would need to be.

I am guessing those that initiated this didn't anticipate the onslaught of Ledgies hitting the site. This morning, they didnt even have the page running live yet. If people are interested in their purchase running smoothly, I would suggest waiting a day or so.

[PenguinHead]

Her voice sounds good, really good.
I save my comment on the song untill I've heard the whole version.

Same here. To so quickly judge a song (and an entire album) based on a snippit is just a little unrational. Flawed or brilliant, I still accept and appreciate, to varying degrees, all of her songs. I have no expectations, so there will be no disappointment. I'm just grateful she's giving us something new.

Let's hope for several bonus tracks. Maybe a deluxe version. Possibly a concert DVD.

[PenguinHead]

I really want to hear Stevie sing Poison ... :o :thumbsup:

Alice Cooper is much better!

[louielouie2000]

She is more marketable to radio that way. You'll be hard pressed to find many rock stations these days that only play rock music. Most are in the AC/soft rock category and they play a little bit of everything.

But there aren't really any AC/Soft Rock stations left anymore either. Everything's Top 40 (which is pop/rock... not soft rock/AC), be it current top 40, or top 40 from the past 40 years. All I'm saying is that most of Stevie's songs are not Soft Rock/AC... and it's arguable she's not really a hard rocker at all either. She falls somewhere in between. THAT'S what I wish they'd market her as. She has great songs on all her albums that could have been radio hits, but "safer" songs were chosen instead. For instance, Destiny Rules and Thrown Down were very safe songs and WORLDS better than Say You Will. Most any song off TISL was a better choice than Everyday. I just don't get the need to push Stevie as AC, because it doesn't represent her product.

[tilthefirefades]

But there aren't really any AC/Soft Rock stations left anymore either. Everything's Top 40 (which is pop/rock... not soft rock/AC), be it current top 40, or top 40 from the past 40 years. All I'm saying is that most of Stevie's songs are not Soft Rock/AC... and it's arguable she's not really a hard rocker at all either. She falls somewhere in between. THAT'S what I wish they'd market her as. She has great songs on all her albums that could have been radio hits, but "safer" songs were chosen instead. For instance, Destiny Rules and Thrown Down were very safe songs and WORLDS better than Say You Will. Most any song off TISL was a better choice than Everyday. I just don't get the need to push Stevie as AC, because it doesn't represent her product.

I also think the logic that pushing an average AC song is flawed. To the general public, such songs just don't stand out enough, and kind of blend in. If she were to have released a nice rocker, people would perk up and say "is that the chick from Fleetwood Mac? And she's still rocking??".

I also still don't get the idea of "I am grateful she is giving us something new". I'm pretty sure it should be the other way around, she's lucky to still have this large of a fan base.

With all that being said, I could die from excitement :D:D:D

[Jondalar]

But there aren't really any AC/Soft Rock stations left anymore either. Everything's Top 40 (which is pop/rock... not soft rock/AC), be it current top 40, or top 40 from the past 40 years. All I'm saying is that most of Stevie's songs are not Soft Rock/AC... and it's arguable she's not really a hard rocker at all either. She falls somewhere in between. THAT'S what I wish they'd market her as. She has great songs on all her albums that could have been radio hits, but "safer" songs were chosen instead. For instance, Destiny Rules and Thrown Down were very safe songs and WORLDS better than Say You Will. Most any song off TISL was a better choice than Everyday. I just don't get the need to push Stevie as AC, because it doesn't represent her product.

She falls where country music is right now perfectly.

[nailatixela]

I'm the same, no link

Me too, how frustrating. :( If you promise me instant gratification, I want it! I guess all we can do is contact them...ugh.

[RockALittle250]

CADreaming should tweet Sarah again...she actually responded back right away.

[BTFLCHLD]

But there aren't really any AC/Soft Rock stations left anymore either. Everything's Top 40 (which is pop/rock... not soft rock/AC), be it current top 40, or top 40 from the past 40 years. All I'm saying is that most of Stevie's songs are not Soft Rock/AC... and it's arguable she's not really a hard rocker at all either. She falls somewhere in between. THAT'S what I wish they'd market her as. She has great songs on all her albums that could have been radio hits, but "safer" songs were chosen instead. For instance, Destiny Rules and Thrown Down were very safe songs and WORLDS better than Say You Will. Most any song off TISL was a better choice than Everyday. I just don't get the need to push Stevie as AC, because it doesn't represent her product. well, it's not a slam to be AC. Also, where did this AC bit come from? Is there some marketing/promo reference to AC I am missing?

I offer you this...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_contemporary_music

[Tango]

Has anyone emailed WB at the email address they gave us on the receipt yet? Or is that how you found out your order was still processing?


On the email "receipt" that you were mailed, there is a link that says, "Click here to view your order details. Please retain this e-mail for any issues that may arise." When you click on the link you will see the statement that your order is still processing.

[CADreaming]

CADreaming should tweet Sarah again...she actually responded back right away.

I can try, but I'm sure she's being bombarded. She just told Nickslive on twitter to let her know if they didn't get the email link later today.

If you're on facebook maybe try posting a complaint on Stevie's page there too...:sorry:

[sodascouts]

On the email "receipt" that you were mailed, there is a link that says, "Click here to view your order details. Please retain this e-mail for any issues that may arise." When you click on the link you will see the statement that your order is still processing.

I do see that, thanks. It makes me feel a bit better! Still no reply from WB or link, but hopefully that will be resolved soon without further action needed on our part.

[JamieSPC]

Worked like a charm for me.

Hard to believe I'm hearing new music from Stevie... she sounds amazing.

[Amlyn]

On the email "receipt" that you were mailed, there is a link that says, "Click here to view your order details. Please retain this e-mail for any issues that may arise." When you click on the link you will see the statement that your order is still processing.

Unless I'm completely missing the statement, mine doesn't say that when I click the link. I even did a find on the page on the word processing and no match.

Oh well. I'm hopeful that it will resolved.

[MacMan]

Yeah, mine still says processing...

[DavidMn]

Yeah, mine still says processing...How the hell are they charging$7 for shipping and handling?! that seems really high.:confused:

[Sahara]

BS. Stevie has always had a very rock edge. From Gold Dust Woman to Sisters Of The Moon to Straight Back, Edge of 17, I Can't Wait, The Nightmare, No Spoken Word, Freedom, Love Is Like A River, Fall From Grace, Running Through The Garden... these are all very much rock songs. There is an undercurrent of rock in most all her songs. I just don't get record companies trying to project her as a soft rock/adult contemporary artist via her singles... because that's not what she really is. :wavey:

I thought it was just my inner chiffonhead talking, but I completely agree :nod:

[RockALittle250]

this is the new song or the demo? (eta: thank you, either way :) )

It's the new song! :nod:

[TrueFaith77]

Thank you I've still don't have the download. That song is better than Rooms on Fire. It's the best single she's released since Talk to Me.


Better than Blue Denim???!!!!

[DavidMn]

Ive been listening to Stevie for 35+ years now and hearing this sounds fresh and exciting to me, which is hard to do.:thumbsup:

[TrueFaith77]

OMG IT'S WONDERFUL. I'm crying. It reminds me of my most recent failed relationship.

[DefDumbandBlond]

This song is absolutely stunning, her vocals are beautiful. :shocked: I can't even function properly.

[tilthefirefades]

Better than Blue Denim???!!!!

Blasphemy!!

*hugs Street Angel*

[BTFLCHLD]

I suggest 'rightclick,saveas' as the link no longer works for me.

I did the above and have on desktop.

LOVE.

Thanks again rockalittle250

[Christopher]

I was skeptical from the clip, BUT I must say IMHO this is Stevie's best single since R00ms On Fire! :thumbsup:

It rocks around the fringes, The chugging guitar and verses totally recall Talk To Me. Actually it has a hint of the RAL sound to it but updated. The arrangement and production is fresh and tight. Now I can exhale and look forward to the rest of the record!:angel:

Stevie and the girls sound great. Very satisfied

[BombaySapphire3]

Awesome production.arrangement and vocals ..thanks!:blob2:

[Dowie100]

She should sooooo have played this on the Ellen show!

[Sanne2]

Will somebody PLEASE upload it to mediafire?!

[badanimals87]

It's not working for me. This is the message I received.
AccessDeniedRequest has expired47107DC0746AD1B52011-01-13T22:13:04Ztr5RgJeoRGeT/520wSod1aEgf97j0sKLbXpD1pvKtdlF/4Cs9w+x4xsXgGxPKHap2011-01-13T22:18:04Z

I'm getting the same message Pattie. The MP3 still shows in progress on my receipt as well. :mad:

Tim

[Sahara]

For those who didn't get to listen to the full song yet, see if that works for you:

http://media.bthree.com.s3.amazonaws.com/secure/WMG/WBR/s/Stevie_Nicks/Stevie_Nicks_Secret_Love_01_Secret_Love_320.mp3?AWSAccessKeyId=0YG54AVN0AAW7J7MMQG2&Expires=1294956784&Signature=NTAjLWfmEEJGW3gdWYaPrOBrKHA%3d
Thank you so much for posting :xoxo:

That track is absolute heaven. I love the production and those vocals are just sublime. It sounds so effortless for her. Aaaagggh. Amazing.

If you didn't like the snippet, listen to the whole thing, you may well be convinced :nod: It's gorgeous. I can't wait for more! :blob1:

[tilthefirefades]

<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WpLprHBRaLM?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WpLprHBRaLM?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>

Youtube ftw :lol:

[Sahara]

She should sooooo have played this on the Ellen show!
Definitely, this will be so much fun live!

[Jondalar]

Thank you so much for posting :xoxo:

That track is absolute heaven. I love the production and those vocals are just sublime. It sounds so effortless for her. Aaaagggh. Amazing.

If you didn't like the snippet, listen to the whole thing, you may well be convinced :nod: It's gorgeous. I can't wait for more! :blob1:

The song has a different type of arrangement. The snippet doesn't show that. It's very dreamy, but has versus that are accented in the middle. Hard to describe, but it's an unusual arrangment that makes it sound fresh. Her vocals are great and so is the production. Best single Talk to Me I think.

[Musicman408]

I'm really not trying to be a douche here- but I thought posting commercially available stuff here was illegal- unless that link is for a demo, I don't think it should be here.

[Sahara]

I love the ending :D a nice edgy touch!

[Christopher]

The song has a different type of arrangement. The snippet doesn't show that. It's very dreamy, but has versus that are accented in the middle. Hard to describe, but it's an unusual arrangment that makes it sound fresh. Her vocals are great and so is the production. Best single Talk to Me I think.

The chugging guitar and the verses actually remind me of Talk To Me. In fact I would go as far as saying it has an updated RAL era vibe to it.

IMHO it's easily her best single since Rooms On Fire, and yes maybe even since Talk To Me, depending on your taste.

The production and arrangement is fresh & tight and David Wild was right, it does have some dreamy elements. I can now exhale and look forward to the whole album.:angel:

[ontheEdgeof17]

7/10.

Not a fav. Love the music. Don't care for her monotone/lifeless delivery.

[TrueFaith77]

Bless you! :angel:

This is SO freaking awesome!!! :D

Wow - abrupt ending ...wasn't expecting that.

Yes. The song itself is unexpectedly short. THANK GOD. Maybe it's a single edit!?

[Jondalar]

I'm really not trying to be a douche here- but I thought posting commercially available stuff here was illegal- unless that link is for a demo, I don't think it should be here.

I don't mean to be a douche either, but that instant download wasn't soo instant. Still, haven't gotten it. Post away!

[sodascouts]

Love it! Love the new arrangement, the new lyrics, the added layers, the heightened drama...

I'm not asking salvation from you... I'm just asking to be safe for a while.

Stevie Nicks is BACK!

[Sahara]

I'm really not trying to be a douche here- but I thought posting commercially available stuff here was illegal- unless that link is for a demo, I don't think it should be here.
I have a bit of a guilty conscience about it ... will the single be available on iTunes, do you think?

Edit: Conscience cleared, just pre-ordered the CD for the official download.

Fair play, Ethan :xoxo:

[BTFLCHLD]

I'm really not trying to be a douche here too late.

I have no problem with the link being removed.

[Sanne2]

Slightly bigger-ish cover:
http://i53.tinypic.com/11hwgus.jpg

[Sahara]

I love her delivery on the word "salvation", I don't really know why but it's awesome!

[DavidMn]

too late.

I have no problem with the link being removed.Keep it right where it is. and thank you for posting it my friend!:xoxo:

[tilthefirefades]

I'm really not trying to be a douche here- but I thought posting commercially available stuff here was illegal- unless that link is for a demo, I don't think it should be here.



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[Sleepless-Child]

Still not that impressed. Except for the ending, that is beautiful. Reminds me of "Everybody loves you", actually.
But still, AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH :blob1::blob1::blob1::blob1::blob1:

[StreetAngel86]

While GaGa will shine immediately, Stevie will slowly build up momentum.

Or something like that.

this situation would EASILY be rectified if Stevie & Stefani COLLABORATED ... yes :thumbsup:

[Fleetwoodmark]

I don't feel guilty downloading the single on here,

I'll probably buy about ten copies of the album :D

[Sleepless-Child]

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:laugh: Totally. God bless the person who sent us the whole single. Thank you, really.