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SuperFleetwood
01-16-2011, 12:34 AM
I think she's awesome, what do you ledgies think of her?

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Meowi
01-16-2011, 12:39 AM
I don't know much about her, but I know that Total Eclipse of the heart rocks.

SuperFleetwood
01-16-2011, 12:44 AM
i have to agree with you!

I don't know much about her, but I know that Total Eclipse of the heart rocks.

louielouie2000
01-16-2011, 01:13 AM
Oh wow, she looks WAY better these days that I would have ever imagined! For some reason, I expected her to age horrifically. I guess her voice is what took the brunt of her that, though... yikes. :shocked:

Dodfather
01-16-2011, 05:08 AM
LOVE Bonnie Tyler! How can you not?!

mezzoforte
01-16-2011, 05:52 AM
Total Eclipse of the Heart is one of my favorite songs of all time, but I'll admit to knowing very little of her aside from that.
I would guess most Stevie fans like Total Eclipse--there's a reason a good portion of the world thinks Stevie sang it!

Dodfather
01-16-2011, 06:58 AM
there's a reason a good portion of the world thinks Stevie sang it!

Seriously?? That'a ridiculous. It sounds NOTHING like Stevie at all! (Not doubting that people think it so but I don't understand how they possibly can!)

Other Bonnie gems include It's A Heartache, Holding Out For A Hero and Lost In France.

mezzoforte
01-16-2011, 07:30 AM
Seriously?? That'a ridiculous. It sounds NOTHING like Stevie at all! (Not doubting that people think it so but I don't understand how they possibly can!)

Other Bonnie gems include It's A Heartache, Holding Out For A Hero and Lost In France.

Yup! Google "Total Eclipse Stevie Nicks." Turns up tons of audio files and lyrics attributed to Stevie, so to Fleetwood Mac. It's actually kind of hilarious.
I would never confuse them, but it is a similarly wavering, emotional style, IMO.

Dodfather
01-16-2011, 10:07 AM
I would never confuse them, but it is a similarly wavering, emotional style, IMO.

I don't hear any similarity at all. Jim Steinman writes loud, long, epic, almost orchesteral material. Other than the fact that it's a love song and that's what Stevie so often writes, I really can't imagine her doing anything like it. O focurse that's just me. There's really no right or wrong answer for this kind of thing!

mezzoforte
01-16-2011, 11:27 AM
I don't hear any similarity at all. Jim Steinman writes loud, long, epic, almost orchesteral material. Other than the fact that it's a love song and that's what Stevie so often writes, I really can't imagine her doing anything like it. O focurse that's just me. There's really no right or wrong answer for this kind of thing!

I meant more similar vocally than in writing. Yes, Jim Steinman is a VERY different from Stevie as a writer.
I can see casual listeners not being that aware of either writer's distinctive style. Eh, it's a big mistake, and a hard one to make in the internet era. I'm just saying I can see how it happens.

Artemis
01-16-2011, 11:40 AM
Yup! Google "Total Eclipse Stevie Nicks." Turns up tons of audio files and lyrics attributed to Stevie, so to Fleetwood Mac. It's actually kind of hilarious.
I would never confuse them, but it is a similarly wavering, emotional style, IMO.

It's like when people think Blondie sang that Divinyls "I touch myself" song, it's ridiculous :laugh:

I quite like Bonnie Tyler, although, I only really know Total Eclipse and I Need A Hero. There are some amazing covers out there of the latter song.

estranged4life
01-16-2011, 11:43 AM
, I actually own the cd of "Faster Than the Speed of Night" and it's a good album - I give her credit, she can sing her ass off!!!

Sahara
01-16-2011, 12:13 PM
I don't know her music very well, but I do love Total Eclipse and especially Making Love Out Of Nothing At All :nod:

Also, watching that video really drives home how much a fully seated venue kills atmosphere :distress: What a shame to have this rock and roll epic playing and see everyone sitting.

fringed n fab
01-16-2011, 12:49 PM
I don't know her music very well, but I do love Total Eclipse and especially Making Love Out Of Nothing At All :nod:

Also, watching that video really drives home how much a fully seated venue kills atmosphere :distress: What a shame to have this rock and roll epic playing and see everyone sitting.

Nothing pisses me off more than having fun at a concert and some lame ass stoners (or drunks) behind you yelling at you to sit down. It's a CONCERT people. If I'm having fun and want to stand with the rest, I will stand. I'm also short and sometimes have to. I just think it's disrespectful to the artist if they're up there rocking out and trying to feed off YOUR ENERGY and they see everyone sitting down like lame asses. The atmosphere is supposed to be fun.

Erin
01-16-2011, 01:02 PM
, I actually own the cd of "Faster Than the Speed of Night" and it's a good album - I give her credit, she can sing her ass off!!!

Yeah, I own that one too. I had it originally on cassette. Still love it!

Total Eclipse of the Heart is my favorite song, ever! It's so over the top, plus the creepy video, how can you top it?

fringed n fab
01-16-2011, 01:19 PM
Rock concerts are not Operas. Hell even country concerts are wild.

Sahara
01-16-2011, 01:52 PM
Nothing pisses me off more than having fun at a concert and some lame ass stoners (or drunks) behind you yelling at you to sit down. It's a CONCERT people. If I'm having fun and want to stand with the rest, I will stand. I'm also short and sometimes have to. I just think it's disrespectful to the artist if they're up there rocking out and trying to feed off YOUR ENERGY and they see everyone sitting down like lame asses. The atmosphere is supposed to be fun.
Couldn't agree more. Don't get me started, it's my absolute worst pet peeve! :mad: Those words "a fully seated concert" just put despair in my heart...

I don't stand when it's obviously disrespectful, but I think it must be way more fun for a performer to see a crowd on its feet and dancing instead of just sitting there, legs crossed, looking bored. JMO!

estranged4life
01-16-2011, 02:20 PM
Yeah, I own that one too. I had it originally on cassette. Still love it!

Total Eclipse of the Heart is my favorite song, ever! It's so over the top, plus the creepy video, how can you top it?

That video cannot ever be topped. I thought it was eerie when I was younger, but it fit the song perfectly.

SuperFleetwood
01-16-2011, 02:34 PM
Ann and Nancy Wilson, Stevie Nicks, and Bonnie Tyler,Christine Mcvie favorite singers ever!

vivfox
01-16-2011, 08:41 PM
Ann and Nancy Wilson, Stevie Nicks, and Bonnie Tyler,Christine Mcvie favorite singers ever!


This, from the mouth of a 15 year old? Who wouldda thunk it?:wavey:

vivfox
01-16-2011, 08:48 PM
Oh wow, she looks WAY better these days that I would have ever imagined! For some reason, I expected her to age horrifically. I guess her voice is what took the brunt of her that, though... yikes. :shocked:

I think her voice sounded powerful. Well suited for heavy metal thrash. I wonder what Zombie would say?

DavidMn
01-16-2011, 08:59 PM
My favorite Bonnie song is It's a Heartache. Love that tune!

Enchanted_Stevi
01-16-2011, 10:52 PM
I freaking LOVE Bonnie Tyler!!! Last summer(of 2010)...EVERYTIME we could go to Hampton and get off the highway we would BLAST "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and BELT it out like no one's business!!!

She has aged incredibly well!! Even with botox =P But I must say her voice has definatly gotten wicked raspy over the years!! But I still love her and all her music <3

SuperFleetwood
01-17-2011, 12:22 AM
16!! not 15!

This, from the mouth of a 15 year old? Who wouldda thunk it?:wavey:

David
01-17-2011, 12:45 AM
I never got into her music.

I think I know only three of her songs.