Stevie on 'America's Got Talent'?

[Heartboy]

Is this true?:)

I heard it on facebook!

She will be on next Wednesday!

[Heartboy]

I know she was just on this show so maybe it's another one! opps!

[LilyRose]

She was on the finale of The Voice.

Her keyboard player Ricky Peterson wrote this on Facebook:

Getting ready to go to LA to perform in "Americas Got Talent" next Wed. Night with Stevie! Then the her tour starts on August 9th!

So it looks like she will be on AGT on July 27th. There's also word that she's taking season 5 winner Michael Grimm on the road with her as her opening act.

[mottabam]

She was on the finale of The Voice.

Her keyboard player Ricky Peterson wrote this on Facebook:

Getting ready to go to LA to perform in "Americas Got Talent" next Wed. Night with Stevie! Then the her tour starts on August 9th!

So it looks like she will be on AGT on July 27th. There's also word that she's taking season 5 winner Michael Grimm on the road with her as her opening act.
That is interesting. I was wondering about an opening act..

[vivfox]

That is interesting. I was wondering about an opening act.

I guess she didn't click with Adam Ant?

[Heartboy]

She was on the finale of The Voice.

Her keyboard player Ricky Peterson wrote this on Facebook:

Getting ready to go to LA to perform in "Americas Got Talent" next Wed. Night with Stevie! Then the her tour starts on August 9th!

So it looks like she will be on AGT on July 27th. There's also word that she's taking season 5 winner Michael Grimm on the road with her as her opening act. I knew it was one of those shows! I wonder what she will be doing on 'AGT'?

Micheal Grimm opened for Heart a few times & Ann Wilson is on his debut album! :)

[LilyRose]

I knew it was one of those shows! I wonder what she will be doing on 'AGT'?

Micheal Grimm opened for Heart a few times & Ann Wilson is on his debut album! :)

Not sure what she's going to be doing. Maybe her new single? Announcing that she's bringing Michael? I've never watched the show so I didn't realize they had established performers on there.

That's cool that he opened for Heart. I had never heard of him but looked him up on YouTube. He has a really good sound!

[darklinensuit]

I can't stand this show (esp. the pompous judges & the way the camera breaks to the host's facial reactions during performances - ugh). I hope somebody will confirm Stevie's appearance in advance so I don't have to sit through this for nothing.

- Jake

[Heartboy]

I hope somebody will confirm Stevie's appearance in advance so I don't have to sit through this for nothing.

- Jake I know what you mean! I don't watch any of these shows, AI, AGT & The Voice and when she was on 'DWTS' I wasted that first hour waiting for her to come on! grrr!:rolleyes:

[sparky]

Yup it's a done deal. She is doing two songs. Don't know if that means one for broadcast and one maybe for web only or what. I am not familiar with the show at all. Do the guests usually do one song or two? I won't spill the beans on which songs she is doing but I am excited about going to the rehearsal and hope she runs through both of them a few times. Hopefully she rocks the curlers and Ugg boots like she did at The Voice.

[Heartboy]

Yup it's a done deal. She is doing two songs.

COOL! Thanks for the info! :cool:

[UnwindedDreams]

Yup it's a done deal. She is doing two songs. Don't know if that means one for broadcast and one maybe for web only or what. I am not familiar with the show at all. Do the guests usually do one song or two? I won't spill the beans on which songs she is doing but I am excited about going to the rehearsal and hope she runs through both of them a few times. Hopefully she rocks the curlers and Ugg boots like she did at The Voice. Well I'm going to hope since you said you won't spill the beans that the songs aren't Secret Love and Landslide :laugh:

[gypsy4life]

I watch this show and they are vert appreciate of the celeb guests....sometimes they sing two songs..sometimes one...
Usually the hip hop artists only sing one...prob because of the ellaborate stage productions and twenty scantily clad dancers they inevitably have to bring out for one song!!!
Also...I was pleased to the hear the news about Michael Grimm and am looking forwrd to hearing him when I see her in Indy!!

[Heartboy]

Well I'm going to hope since you said you won't spill the beans that the songs aren't Secret Love and Landslide :laugh: I hope Not! It's like that Adele song! I'm sick of it!:shrug:

[Tango]

July 27 - Stevie Nicks on tv show America's Got Talent.

[Livia]

She was on the finale of The Voice.

Her keyboard player Ricky Peterson wrote this on Facebook:

Getting ready to go to LA to perform in "Americas Got Talent" next Wed. Night with Stevie! Then the her tour starts on August 9th!

So it looks like she will be on AGT on July 27th. There's also word that she's taking season 5 winner Michael Grimm on the road with her as her opening act.


Ticketmaster now has him listed for the opening act in Dallas.

[Macfanforever]

Thanks for the headsup.And heres another show I never watch.But I will that night.

[Heartboy]

Thanks for the headsup.And heres another show I never watch.But I will that night.

What's with the reality shows? First 'Dancing with the Stars', 'The Voice' & now 'AGT'. What's next? Can you see Stevie on 'Big Brother? :lol::lol:

[Livia]

'America's Got Talent' scoop: Welcome, Stevie Nicks!
by Lynette Rice

Stevie-Nicks

Next up on America’s Got Talent…Stevie Nicks! EW has learned exclusively that the singer-songwriter will perform live on the NBC show Wednesday. She’ll be joined by Fighting Gravity, last season’s finalist.

Next week’s live show will include a visit from The Voice coach Adam Levine and his posse: Maroon 5 is the night’s big performer, along Jason Derulo.
Tuesday’s show will feature performances by 12 of the top 48 contestants, who are Captain & Maybelle, Ian Johnson, Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr., Lys Agnés, Mauricio Herrera, Monét, POPLYFE, Professor Splash, Purrfect Angelz, Seth Grabel, SH’Boss Boys and Summerwind Skippers.

Eight will be eliminated and four will move on to the semi-finals.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/25/americas-got-talent-2/

[darklinensuit]

Can you see Stevie on 'Big Brother? :lol::lol:

She & Rachel can talk implants. :angel:

- Jake

[seekerj]

She & Rachel can talk implants. :angel:

- Jake

I wouldn't let Stevie near that skank.

[Macfanforever]

What's with the reality shows? First 'Dancing with the Stars', 'The Voice' & now 'AGT'. What's next? Can you see Stevie on 'Big Brother? :lol::lol:

Survivor is next .She is a Survivor.And she's still going strong at 63.

[wheart]

Survivor is next .She is a Survivor.And she's still going strong at 63.

Nah, she's gonna be on Hell's Kitchen, making one of her signature sandwiches. Then Chef Ramsey is gonna take one taste and spit it out and tell her it's disgusting. God I love that show!!!

[SapphireSister]

Nah, she's gonna be on Hell's Kitchen, making one of her signature sandwiches. Then Chef Ramsey is gonna take one taste and spit it out and tell her it's disgusting. God I love that show!!!

I think she should be the next Bachelorette....:nod:

[wheart]

I think she should be the next Bachelorette....:nod:

Absolutely!!!

[darklinensuit]

I think she should be the next Bachelorette....:nod:

Real Housewives of Lindsey Buckingham.

- Jake

[Heartboy]

I wouldn't let Stevie near that skank.

*LMAO* :laugh:

[Bandon]

'America's Got Talent' scoop: Welcome, Stevie Nicks!
by Lynette Rice

Stevie-Nicks

Next up on America’s Got Talent…Stevie Nicks! EW has learned exclusively that the singer-songwriter will perform live on the NBC show Wednesday. She’ll be joined by Fighting Gravity, last season’s finalist.Next week’s live show will include a visit from The Voice coach Adam Levine and his posse: Maroon 5 is the night’s big performer, along Jason Derulo.

Eight will be eliminated and four will move on to the semi-finals.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/25/americas-got-talent-2/

Does that mean the Fighting Gravity guys with be floating behind her when she is performing? Have you all seen that act? That would be a hoot!! :]

[LilyRose]

Does that mean the Fighting Gravity guys with be floating behind her when she is performing? Have you all seen that act? That would be a hoot!! :]

Wait. What? I thought Fighting Gravity was a band. LOL. Clearly I've never watched the show. This should be interesting.

[Livia]

I'd love to see her on Watch What Happens with Andy Cohen, trash-talking the Housewives. They could use "well" as the drinking game word.

[Bandon]

Wait. What? I thought Fighting Gravity was a band. LOL. Clearly I've never watched the show. This should be interesting.

Take a look. http://www.fightingravity.com/ :lol::lol::lol:

[LilyRose]

Take a look. http://www.fightingravity.com/ :lol::lol::lol:

:shocked: Could be pretty cool if it's executed well.

[UnwindedDreams]

i'm watching this show tonight so i know what i'm watching when Stevie's on tomorrow :laugh:

[Lee]

Going to miss it; I'm going to our state fair tomorrow night. Going to miss Big Brother, too. Well, that one might be a good thing. :nod:

Lee :)

[PenguinHead]

Yup it's a done deal. She is doing two songs. Don't know if that means one for broadcast and one maybe for web only or what. I am not familiar with the show at all. Do the guests usually do one song or two? I won't spill the beans on which songs she is doing but I am excited about going to the rehearsal and hope she runs through both of them a few times. Hopefully she rocks the curlers and Ugg boots like she did at The Voice.

Please let the beans spill. Are you legally prohibited from devulging that information? Can you give us a hint?

[UnwindedDreams]

nick just mentioned Stevie performing tomorrow. secret love video played in background.

[UnwindedDreams]

I wonder if Piers is going to ask Stevie to be on his show when he meets her.

[wheart]

so Stevie is definitely on tonight? I went to their website but she was nowhere to be found. Just checking. I don't want to miss it!!

[WildHearted]

Do we know what songs she is doing?

Just throwing it out there that she REALLY does NOT need to sing Landslide again. Generally I don't mind her doing it for big stuff, because I realize it's arguably her most popular song and what a lot of people want to hear... but she's done it for several big television spots recently.. to the point that I'm afraid the general public beyond the hardcore fanbase is gonna start getting sick of it too, haha.

[Christopher]

Do we know what songs she is doing?

Just throwing it out there that she REALLY does NOT need to sing Landslide again. Generally I don't mind her doing it for big stuff, because I realize it's arguably her most popular song and what a lot of people want to hear... but she's done it for several big television spots recently.. to the point that I'm afraid the general public beyond the hardcore fanbase is gonna start getting sick of it too, haha.

I realize Landslide is her most famous song, but I really hope she does something other than it or Stand Back...at this point even "Rhiannon" would be a welcome change:cool:
And please please...NO Secret Love either :distress: As much as I'd love her to do a new song to promote her new release and FWIW or In Your Dreams seem like songs she'd be able to pull off successfully, I've become seriously cynical about her recent rash of TV performances. She'd more likely to do something from IYD on Leno than the gawd awful "America's Got Talent".

[WildHearted]

I realize Landslide is her most famous song, but I really hope she does something other than it or Stand Back...at this point even "Rhiannon" would be a welcome change:cool:
And please please...NO Secret Love either :distress: As much as I'd love her to do a new song to promote her new release and FWIW or In Your Dreams seem like songs she'd be able to pull off successfully, I've become seriously cynical about her recent rash of TV performances. She'd more likely to do something from IYD on Leno than the gawd awful "America's Got Talent".

It's probably futile, but I'm hoping she'll do one song from Bella Donna considering today is the 30th anniversary. And then one song from IYD. I know it probably won't happen, but, I can dream.

But if we're going with the standards... I vote for the not-quite-so-overperformed Gold Dust Woman.

[Macfanforever]

so Stevie is definitely on tonight? I went to their website but she was nowhere to be found. Just checking. I don't want to miss it!!

Yes .they just aired the promo.She's on the show.

[Christopher]

It's probably futile, but I'm hoping she'll do one song from Bella Donna considering today is the 30th anniversary. And then one song from IYD. I know it probably won't happen, but, I can dream.

But if we're going with the standards... I vote for the not-quite-so-overperformed Gold Dust Woman.

I would be thrilled with this! Edge or Leather & Lace preferably:thumbsup: But I'm keeping my expectations low And GDW would be nice too! Though I'd imagine its too dark for "America's Got Talent" demographic.:rolleyes:

[Macfanforever]

two songs the host said.Shes coming up now.

[MacShadowsBall]

Looks like she's doing 2 songs...

[Macfanforever]

How bout Leather and Lace with the Smurfs.hahahahaha.

[WildHearted]

FWIW is the first song.

[Macfanforever]

For what its worth.Black dress.No Shades.

[LittleSpacey]

That was RAD!!!!!! She was radiant!

[WildHearted]

THe next song is probably Landslide. Oh well.

FWIW was pretty good. Stevie looked happy.

[Josh2003]

She sounded great. She looked great (loved the pants!).

I love FWIW...but I don't think it was the greatest song for that high-energy situation. Even to me, it was a tad boring.

[MacShadowsBall]

THe next song is probably Landslide. Oh well.

That's possible, but an uptempo song would be better.

[Josh2003]

THe next song is probably Landslide. Oh well.

FWIW was pretty good. Stevie looked happy.

I think she'll do something a little more up-beat, considering she just did the slow-tempo FWIW...and she just did Landslide on The Voice (similar show, same network) what, a month ago?

My money is on Stand Back.

[WildHearted]

She sounded great. She looked great (loved the pants!).

I love FWIW...but I don't think it was the greatest song for that high-energy situation. Even to me, it was a tad boring.

I have agree. It was a perfecly fine performance, Stevie was glowing and she sang it well. It's my favorite song off of IYD (although I have like 5 favorites :lol:) but it just wasn't super engaging or attention-grabbing.

[LittleSpacey]

My money is on Stand Back.[/QUOTE]


I agree.

[darklinensuit]

She looked & sounded great. Voice was better live than on the album when it comes to the chorus, IMO. I still don't think FWIW is a show-stopper, but she did about as much with it as she possibly could on a stage. (For once even the gestures didn't bother me.)
Please let the next song tonight be a rocker. Be smart: show your versatility, Stevie.

- Jake

[Macfanforever]

I'm not familar with Michael from the show.I was hoping Javier Colon would tag along with her.Also good tour promo on this show.

[WildHearted]

I think she'll do something a little more up-beat, considering she just did the slow-tempo FWIW...and she just did Landslide on The Voice (similar show, same network) what, a month ago?

My money is on Stand Back.

I hope hope hope you're right. I'm just trying not to get my hopes up.

Some tweets from the people on the show:

piersmorgan Piers Morgan
Wow. Love Stevie Nicks right now - they don't make rock chicks like her any more. #FleetwoodCracker #agt

nbcagt America's Got Talent
This is it: the one and only Stevie Nicks is about to grace us with all her glorious Stevie Nicksness. Prepare to be mesmerized!

MrsSOsbourne Sharon Osbourne
Stevie Nicks is on the show tonight and I'm soooo excited! #AGT

piersmorgan Piers Morgan
About to watch the great Stevie Nicks perform on #agt - and heard her say: 'I bet Piers gives me the X.' No chance!

howiemmandel Howie Mandel
2 hours til the show and I'm watching Stevie nicks rehearse. @nbcagt is the best job.

[JamieK]

She looked and sounded great! The band did great with it, does it sound so country to any of you too? ...I hope the band is practicing more of the new songs and we can look forward to these on the tour -- even without Dave -- that guy is very lucky to be opening for her -- and it's a very smart move for her, IMHO! Can't wait for the show in August!!

[darklinensuit]

I'm not familar with Michael from the show.I was hoping Javier Colon would tag along with her.Also good tour promo.

That's who I thought it was until the host said it was somebody from this particular show. I don't know the names of any of these people.:o

BTW, if tonight inspires Stevie at all, I hope it's not to rush home to pen a song called "Professor Splash Angel". :distress::lol:

- Jake

[jcalzaretta]

She looked great. I like that outfit. She sounded great. I love that song BUT hated that she shortened it. The crowd seemed to love it.

[LittleSpacey]

That's who I thought it was until the host said it was somebody from this particular show. I don't know the names of any of these people.:o

BTW, if tonight inspires Stevie at all, I hope it's not to rush home to pen a song called "Professor Splash Angel". :distress::lol:

- Jake

LMAO! You crack me up.

[sodascouts]

lol Jake!

She looked great. I like that outfit. She sounded great. I love that song BUT hated that she shortened it. The crowd seemed to love it.

I'm glad it was shortened - that song drags live in such a context. She did look and sound great, though!

If she would do an uptempo Bella Donna tune like Edge of Seventeen next... awesomeness!

[SummerlongBoots]

BTW, if tonight inspires Stevie at all, I hope it's not to rush home to pen a song called "Professor Splash Angel". :distress::lol:
:lol: :thumbsup:

[Macfanforever]

She looked great. I like that outfit. She sounded great. I love that song BUT hated that she shortened it. The crowd seemed to love it.

I glad she or they picked this song.It sounds country to me.Which I love.Yes this was the digest version.

[Macfanforever]

Hahaha 'Stop draggin my heart around" with the Smurfs.Hahahaha.LOL.

[Macfanforever]

Eo17....................................



Probably the digest version.

[WildHearted]

YESSSS EDGE!

happy birthday, indeed.

[MacShadowsBall]

Did he just say....:eek:

[Josh2003]

Has She Ever Done Edge On Live Tv Before??

[fairydust75]

I glad she or they picked this song.It sounds country to me.Which I love.Yes this was the digest version.

NO WAY EDGE OF SEVENTEEN ....WOW JUST WOW......

[LittleSpacey]

Happy birthday, Belladonna!! EO17.

[Christopher]

FWIW....and now EDGE!! :blob1::blob2: Stevie you amaze me!!! This is exactly what she needed to deliver tonight! :xoxo:

[LittleSpacey]

What a great ending!!! SHE ROCKED IT!!!!!

[Macfanforever]

Wow That was awsome.But short for tv.

[MacShadowsBall]

My TV was the loudest it could possibly be!!!!:]

[Josh2003]

Yessss that was so good! Unfortunately verses had to be cut, but I LOVED THAT!

The kicks...the wails...the hair everywhere. THAT is how she should be performing on TV!

[Moz]

Who in the world cut out the part with the wail? Aside from that, it was really nice to see the kicks again! :thumbsup:

[MacShadowsBall]

I hope Piers Morgan gets Stevie on his show for the whole hour.

[blackcat]

Signed, sealed, delivered! Way to go Stevie Nicks!!! TOTAL power!!!

[Macfanforever]

Who in the world cut out the part with the wail? Aside from that, it was really nice to see the kicks again! :thumbsup:

Yes I agree.No Wail.

[SNicksed]

The kicks...the wails...the hair everywhere. THAT is how she should be performing on TV!

Yes!!!!!! Holy ****!!!!!!! THAT was the bomb and exactly what she needed to promote the cd and tour!

[WildHearted]

She got a wail in at the end there, so it's all good.

That was awesome. Loved the kick. She really brought it with the stage presence.

[Macfanforever]

I hope Piers Morgan gets Stevie on his show for the whole hour.

I agree.He's great.Now we got get ready for Jay Leno tomorrow night.

[Hawkeye]

HOLY ****!!! I never thought shed do EO17 on TV. And to my knowledge that was the first time. And she kicked its ass. Best TV performance since Fall From Grace Blockbuster Awards.

At first I was dissapointed she cut the verse with the wail but She made up for it by including the "I Know What It Sounds Like" It makes sense why this can rarely be performed on TV, but I fell she kept the very best parts of the song. Those last two verses are definitly the most intense. And Holy Sh*T Sharon finnally got her National TV moment in the sun :laugh:

[MacShadowsBall]

I agree.He's great.Now we got get ready for Jay Leno tomorrow night.

She's on Leno tomorrow night? Somebody needs to check this forum more often!

I watch Leno anyway so that's great! :D

[TwistedGypsy]

She did so great! Even my fiancee stopped what he was doing and said he was really proud of her on both songs. She looked amazing and I saw a little of that cleavage we all love! :) Can't wait for Atlanta!!

[mikephxaz]

Stevie is trending number 2 on yahoo

[fairydust75]

Yessss that was so good! Unfortunately verses had to be cut, but I LOVED THAT!

The kicks...the wails...the hair everywhere. THAT is how she should be performing on TV!

Mama just released this statement: Yes I am still the reining queen of rock and roll any questions?
OK just released in my head but anyhow I am so proud.....MOJO is firmly in place. I haven't seen this much confidence from her in like .....have we ever seen this much from her live? Her sixties may be her best decade yet... I can only dream I look that good....and natural....

[WildHearted]

So was this her first performance of Edge on TV?

[Hawkeye]

The more I think about it, the more I realize the wail had to be cut since the verse leading up to it is the only dragging part of the song so with precisious time it had to be a cut verse. ANd then she pretty much added the wail back at the end.

[Heartboy]

I have another hour or two to go! You people are getting me excited! :blob2::blob2::blob2::blob1::blob1::]

[WildHearted]

I'm glad they allowed for some time for Nick to talk about her tour and her new album. On the voice, it was kind of thrown in there hurriedly and I think a lot of people didn't catch it. Hopefully this will prove to be good promotion.

[Josh2003]

So was this her first performance of Edge on TV?

She did it on Storytellers back in '98, but that was a whole hour-long set. I think this is the first time she's ever *just* done Edge.

[sodascouts]

That was EXCELLENT!!!

[darklinensuit]

What a more-than-pleasant surprise. Not only did Stevie look great & perform well, but she chose songs that made sense. When was the last time the stars aligned that well?!
Tonight really put a smile on my face, & I hope word of mouth gets all the vacationers to seek the performances out on Youtube once they're up.
For the record, I'm still going to hell, because I just told drummerdeanna, who missed the show, that Stevie took a chance & performed "When I See You Again" and "Sometimes It's a Bitch". :cool:

- Jake

[Heartboy]

Did Sharon sing her solo On 'Edge'?:)

[LilyRose]

For the record, I'm still going to hell, because I just told drummerdeanna, who missed the show, that Stevie took a chance & performed "When I See You Again" and "Sometimes It's a Bitch". :cool:

- Jake

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Josh2003]

Did Sharon sing her solo On 'Edge'?:)

She did, with a few nice close-ups, too :-) They had to cut it a little short though, so no "well I'm a few years older than you"

[mottabam]

Thank you Stevie! You rocked the house with EDGE OF 17.:woohoo: Loved the performance. I'm so proud. Can't wait for Atlanta.

[Tango]

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FWIW


<iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Uw85S5aNSog" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Edge

[Macfanforever]

Holy cats .that was fast.thank you.

[mikephxaz]

Good for you, Stevie....that was your "tina turner moment on the grammys" she came out and did what she had to do and did it well...EO17 isn't even one of my favorites but how great was it not to hear StandBack or Landslide.....great job, Ms Nicks
If she could continue to pull off that kind of performance in a various forums...award shows, late night shows...she'll get Bella Donna back on the charts and IYD to sell 1million copies

[sparky]

Didn't want to let the cat out of the bag on that 2nd song LOL.

Rehearsal was fantastic. She ran through FWIW 6 or 7 times, once almost all acapella.
Did Edge 4 or 5 times and man was it loud. No half assed rehearsal either. She kicked butt and was in full costume and hair. Haven't seen the broadcast yet, but will try to watch later.

As usual she was adorable between takes. So funny. I guess the smoke at the HB show was a problem for her but the voice sounded great. Well done.

[WildHearted]

Stevie's in such good shape. Her legs look freaking awesome.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Amazeballs.

That is all.


I want this fire on the tour. Time to keep the fire burning.

[Buddy]

She nailed it!!!

Love when Howie looks to the other judges after the Edge and says YES!:blob1:

[Amlyn]

Stevie's in such good shape. Her legs look freaking awesome.

Funny, i was thinking the same thing cause i noticed her legs looked SOOO tiny. She really looked and sounded amazing and exuded such confidence. I loved pumped up Stevie! And the crowd seemed really into it too!

Can't wait to hear it all live in just a few more weeks. :blob1::blob1:

[wheart]

Wow...just wow. I may be up for a while now! That was probably the best TV appearance of Stevie's in quite some time, although I think she's given some fine performances on TV of late but this one really raised the bar. I feel like we finally got some bang for our buck rather than the usual hurried 2.5 minute song then off to commercial. I still can't believe she did Edge...and that energy! and that kick!!! She seemed totally at ease and in her element, which sometimes doesn't come through during TV appearances. Stevie....ya still got it, girl!

[laurarox]

Thank you JESUS! That was perfection in every way!
That's how to catch us off guard MAMA! :shocked:

[darklinensuit]

That was probably the best TV appearance of Stevie's in quite some time, although I think she's given some fine performances on TV of late but this one really raised the bar. I feel like we finally got some bang for our buck rather than the usual hurried 2.5 minute song then off to commercial.

That reminds me. I was so sure that they were going to cut off the last part of the performance & head to commercial while she was singing EO17, especially when the camera suddenly panned out. I hate it when shows have done that in the past (usually talk shows). Thank you, NBC/AGT, for letting her finish the song.

- Jake

[Heartboy]

People shouldn't be allowed to post comments on youtube! :mad:

[LilyRose]

People shouldn't be allowed to post comments on youtube! :mad:

Ruh roh. Yeah, I made the mistake of searching her name on Twitter. :(

[MacShadowsBall]

People shouldn't be allowed to post comments on youtube! :mad:

Yeah I saw some of them just a few minutes ago...either they are serious or just trying to bait somebody. Either way, its sad.

[MrStevie]

Amazeballs.

That is all.


I want this fire on the tour. Time to keep the fire burning.

:lol::lol::lol:

She's baaaaack! :thumbsup:

[Heartboy]

Ruh roh. Yeah, I made the mistake of searching her name on Twitter. :(

It's so easy to be rude in this world!

[Buddy]

Looks like Miz Nicks gave Waddy her old Jacket! Ha ha!

[WildHearted]

I don't take anything on youtube seriously. A majority of the bad comments are trolls just trying to get a reaction out of people.

There were a lot of positive things on twitter, as well.

[gypsy4life]

She killed it!!! I was practically squealing!!!
I cannot wait to see her in Indy in the 17th....she is on fire right now, and I am so proud!!

[Regina]

Thanks for posting that, Tango.
I was watching So You Think You Can Dance...I just turned the channel and caught half of Edge.
I'm gonna give Stevie one of those squeezy tension ball thingies so we can lose some of the hand puppetry, but ...I loved FWIW. It's my favorite song (well, one of the two) on the album. Sounds pretty. SO much better than Secret Love.

[J.Miller]

Stevie is really getting this live TV thing down pat. I think this is not going hurt her getting future offers on TV be it her solo or Fleetwood Mac. Stevie's performance was about as good as I have ever seen her. It is almost like she studied the HBO Edge of Seventeen performance and dared to be that good and she was that good. Stevie is doing her best to pull people like me that are on the fence weather to go see her on this tour. LauraTN ( my wife) still has to change her work schedule for us to go to the Atlanta show. I want to go really bad.

[MrStevie]

I'm gonna give Stevie one of those squeezy tension ball thingies so we can lose some of the hand puppetry

:laugh:

I wish. Sheet's gotta go. :nod: Everything else considered, Mama's got the sizzle.

[fairydust75]

[QUOTE=Amlyn;1002377]Funny, i was thinking the same thing cause i noticed her legs looked SOOO tiny. She really looked and sounded amazing and exuded such confidence. I loved pumped up Stevie! And the crowd seemed really into it too!

I just saw FWIW on youtube missed it on tv, tuned in right after oops.... Anyhoo i really really liked it. Better than at the Wiltern. So glad to see Mr. Campbell. She said some really great things about how good of a secret keeper he is... Sending her all these tracks oer the years and trusting her with them. And that he is such a private person and great friend that she tells him her secrets about what the songs are really about...
She looks tiny, I know that has alot to do with her confidence. When mama feels good and believes she looks and sounds good it shows. Its a girl thang. I so want to see her in concert, but the closest she coming to me is Bristol, Va about six hours....

[fringed n fab]

I think she looked and sounded great and she rocked EOS up there, WOW!!! That crowd :nod:

On the 30th Anniversary of Bella Donna, this was such a huge surprise treat tonight!

[MrStevie]

She looked & sounded great. Voice was better live than on the album when it comes to the chorus, IMO. - Jake

Her voice was lovely live. I'm so proud of her, FWIW. :wavey:

[MacMan]

Great performance by Stevie on both songs.... Happy she pulled it off in great voice... and what a surprise Edge of 17 was... Wow!

[SandyMac]

My version of the video in HD.

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[SandyMac]

My version of the video in HD. (For What It's Worth)

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[UnwindedDreams]

Didn't want to let the cat out of the bag on that 2nd song LOL.

Rehearsal was fantastic. She ran through FWIW 6 or 7 times, once almost all acapella.
Did Edge 4 or 5 times and man was it loud. No half assed rehearsal either. She kicked butt and was in full costume and hair. Haven't seen the broadcast yet, but will try to watch later.

As usual she was adorable between takes. So funny. I guess the smoke at the HB show was a problem for her but the voice sounded great. Well done.

Did she do the edge wail at rehearsal?

Fantastic performances tonight. I'm guessing she'll get one song on Leno. I think she'll do For What It's Worth, probably with Mike again. Perform Moonlight or In Your Dreams on Leno!!!

I wonder what made her choose edge. i guess she wanted to try something different. I hope she does more TV appearances this year. Next month when she's in NY she can do it all. Today, GMA, Regis, the View, Letterman, Fallon, etc. I can only hope. She believes in this record.

[Artemis]

She sounds so much better on For What It's Worth than Secret Love, if only she'd chosen that as the lead single! I think it just suits her voice so much better, and she totally killed it singing it live on AGT! I loved Edge, too.

The bitchy comments on youtube / twitter don't phase me. These days, if a person isn't a fan of an artist, they'll all compete to see who can post the wittiest bitchy comment.

The hand actions are getting more elaborate... although they really just need to go away. Far away. :laugh:

[mikephxaz]

Did she do the edge wail at rehearsal?

Fantastic performances tonight.

I hope she does more TV appearances this year. Next month when she's in NY she can do it all. Today, GMA, Regis, the View, Letterman, Fallon, etc. I can only hope. She believes in this record.


I completely agree - I think you will see a television push in the next few weeks

[sparky]

Did she do the edge wail at rehearsal?



Nope. But she sang the hell out of the song over and over.

Oh after one take she was like "This is edited down so short, if it looks like we are freaking out up here it is because we ARE."

:laugh:

Gaga was on the stage next door. Half expected to see her in the hall but no go.
Not that I am complaining, it was just a random thing. Seeing Stevie made my day.

[Heartboy]

Gaga was on the stage next door. Half expected to see her in the hall but no go. Stevie & Gaga on one stage? :eek:

That would of been cool! :)

[Livia]

Excuse me while I pick up my jaw from the floor...our girl was amazing. She should be very proud of herself!

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/07/americas-got-talent-results-smurfs-stevie-nicks-but-no-real-shockers.html

'America's Got Talent' results: Smurfs, Stevie Nicks, but no real shockers
July 27, 2011 | 8:51 pm

Smurfs! Stevie Nicks! Strangely timed eliminations! What a weird "America's Got Talent" results show.

There was nothing terribly surprising about the four acts that made it through to the "AGT" semifinals Wednesday night: Sinatra singer Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., the band of youngsters called Poplyfe and operatic beauty Lys Agnes, along with death-defying belly-flopper Professor Splash. And maybe that's why the producers seemed to feel they had to work extra hard to generate suspense.

First they faked us out, lining up cheesy cheerleaders Purrfect Angelz, stellar yo-yoer Ian Johnson and acrobatic rope-jumpers Summerwind Skippers only to announce -- after a long pause, of course -- that none of them had made it through.

OK, that was a little surprising. But then they tried to fake us out again, calling Murphy and Poplyfe to the stage, presumably so that one of them could be eliminated. But was anyone shocked to learn that both of those acts would be going through? Or to learn that, out of a group that included novelty act Mauricio Herrera, creepy sideshow couple Captain & Maybelle, note-missing 12-year-old singer Monet and the gorgeous Agnes, who did not miss a vocal or stylistic note on Tuesday night, it was Agnes who would be moving on to the semifinals?

And surely, once we had to endure the discomfort of watching the three adorable tykes (ages 5, 6 and 7) known as the SH'Boss Boys deprived of their dreams (Where were their mommies? And how sad was it to watch that one little boy jump up and down, thinking that the group had won, as one of his groupmates hollered "No!"?), did anyone really think the judges would put through disappointing illusionist (disillusionist?) Seth Grabel instead of rewarding the unusual Professor Splash for setting a world record live on their show?

On Tuesday night, Grabel had promised boiling tar and had delivered fluff. The Splashman had jumped from three stories into a foot of water; he had the bruises to prove it. The judges dutifully followed their split-decision script (as they had the script for the Smurf plug that kicked off the show), but really, it was no contest.

At the end of the day, the only real shocker Wednesday night (aside from how great Stevie Nicks, for whom "America's Got Talent" Season 5 winner Michael Grimm will open on her tour this summer, looks and sounds at age 63) is just how canned this "surprising" results show came off.

[sparky]

Stevie & Gaga on one stage? :eek:

That would of been cool! :)

I half expected her to wander on stage during rehearsals. No idea what she is doing over there, but the stage is next door in the same building. My buddy texted me last night "Random. Gaga just walked by me." I was like WTF? Maybe Gaga will tweet about it. She is a frequent tweeter so it wouldn't surprise me.

[jkmaletic]

Stevie knocked it outta the park tonight on this show! I couldn't believe she did Edge of 17 on TV! She loves and believes in her new record and it showed in her performance tonight. I was cheering for her like I do during a Charger Game!

GO
STEVIE!!!

Jamie

[RockALittle250]

Phenomenal performances and FWIW translates to stage just beautifully!

Could anyone decipher what Stevie was saying into the microphone right before Nick Cannon walked up next to her? I couldn't really make it out.

[WildHearted]

Phenomenal performances and FWIW translates to stage just beautifully!

Could anyone decipher what Stevie was saying into the microphone right before Nick Cannon walked up next to her? I couldn't really make it out.

"Thank you so much! Thank you for not buzzing me Piers."

[RockALittle250]

"Thank you so much! Thank you for not buzzing me Piers."

Oh, now I know why she was laughing...haha!

[SpyNote]

"For What It's Worth" is still a dreadful song, but she looked great singing it live. Stevie's smile is just priceless.

Huge props for performing "Edge of Seventeen" on Bella Donna's 30th anniversary. :woohoo:

[Somajoseph]

"For What It's Worth" is still a dreadful song, but she looked great singing it live. Stevie's smile is just priceless.

Huge props for performing "Edge of Seventeen" on Bella Donna's 30th anniversary. :woohoo:

Give me a break-I think it's one of the best songs she's done in awhile. She knocked it out because she herself loves it, and it suits her current vocal range.

[pattyfan]

I loved...

1. the choice of songs. One new one and then one that everybody knows and can get into. I think that FWIW is one of the best songs on the new CD, but I also think that In Your Dreams would be a great great single. It's up tempo and very catchy. Anyone think that she might do that one on Leno tomorrow?

2. the end of Eo17 when she shook her head. She looked just like in the Rumours/Tusk days. This huge wave of nostalgia hit me just from those few seconds. :)

I hate...

1. that she had to cut the songs short. I know why, but I just hate that we as a culture have come to the point where people can't listen to a 4 minute song (FWIW) or get into a full on rendition of a song that everyone knows.

2. all the shows that she's going on. Sorry all you youngin's but I"m feeling super nostalgic after that. I miss Don Krishner's Rock Concert. I hate seeing TV stars dancing or high school kids balancing things or whatever :) It's just me, I know. Anyway, if going on these shows means she can stay in the business longer and hopefully make more music, then so be it. Good move on her management's part. I just hate that she has to do it.

Anyway, both performances were awesome. I hope that she has a lot of success with this little tour and maybe ads some Northern California dates at some point. Yaaay Stevie. :)

[WildHearted]

It's probably futile, but I'm hoping she'll do one song from Bella Donna considering today is the 30th anniversary. And then one song from IYD. I know it probably won't happen, but, I can dream.

My wish came true. :thumbsup:

[galestreet]

I just saw Sandymac's EOS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is it any Wonder that Stevie is the 7th?!!!!!!!!:angel:

[MrStevie]

I half expected her to wander on stage during rehearsals. No idea what she is doing over there, but the stage is next door in the same building. My buddy texted me last night "Random. Gaga just walked by me." I was like WTF? Maybe Gaga will tweet about it. She is a frequent tweeter so it wouldn't surprise me.

Gaga was on "So You Think You Can Dance." Is there another studio with shows going on at the same time?

[GoldDustWoman22]

Wow. I was just able to see both performances and I am awestruck!! She was incredible:blob1:!! I couldn't watch it on TV so I watched it on youtube instead and I still felt like jumping around when EOS came on!!The absolute perfect choice for the 50th anniversary of Bella Donna!! She totally rocked that song and I love the fact that she did one of her signature Stevie kicks...you go girl :thumbsup:!! FWIW was amazing and I actually think that Stevie sounded better in this performance than she does on the album version of the song. Her voice was soaring when she was singing this song. Ahh I 'm so excited. I have so much adrenaline after hearing just these two songs!! I can't even imagine what it is like to be at an actual concert....so so so excited:blob1:!! Stevie I have to say that you are one of the most incredible woman I know thank you so so much for sharing your music with us :)

[STEVEHEDRICK]

wow I can't wait for red rocks and prior lake!

[poetinmyheart]

Wow! She looks & sounds incredible. So thrilled. I always feel a little nervous watching Stevie on the these big shows, but she nailed it.

Love Piers' tweets -

@piersmorgan
Piers Morgan
About to watch the great Stevie Nicks perform on #agt - and heard her say: 'I bet Piers gives me the X.' No chance!

@piersmorgan
Piers Morgan
Wow. Love Stevie Nicks right now - they don't make rock chicks like her any more. #FleetwoodCracker #agt


@piersmorgan
Piers Morgan
Stevie Nicks...you are through to the next round. Sensational! #agt

[darklinensuit]

I couldn't watch it on TV so I watched it on youtube instead and I still felt like jumping around when EOS came on!!The absolute perfect choice for the 50th anniversary of Bella Donna!!

Wow, how long was I asleep? ;):lol:

- Jake

[vivfox]

Both songs were fantasticly performed!!!:)FWIW vocally sounded better than the record and EO17 was filled with fiery passion. I didn't mind that it was shorter than usual. It sort of made a really cool new edited version very fun to watch. Her hair looked fab and she looks terrific. The lighting on this show was superb. Her band was fantastic. Every musician looked so into it. Sharon and Lori looked and sounded good also.

[Aussie W/Heart]

Both songs were fantasticly performed!!!:)FWIW vocally sounded better than the record and EO17 was filled with fiery passion. I didn't mind that it was shorter than usual. It sort of made a really cool new edited version very fun to watch. Her hair looked fab and she looks terrific. The lighting on this show was superb. Her band was fantastic. Every musician looked so into it. Sharon and Lori looked and sounded good also.

Yep spot on:thumbsup:

[vivfox]

Stevie Nicks took time away from the heartache on Wednesday during America’s Got Talent. The legendary performer took the stage on the results show to share her musical talent for everyone who was watching the results of the third week of the quarterfinals. Nicks performed on AGT, but the talented entertainer is taking one of the America’s Got Talent acts on Stage too. The entertainer will be touring with Michael Grimm when she hits the road August 9.

While the 12 acts were learning their fate, the AGT audience got the chance to really see how hard work and incredible talent could achieve absolute success watching this superstar. Stevie Nicks, who has been on the music scene for decades, is one of the most inspiring entertainers in the business. Nicks’ solo career, along with her work with Fleetwood Mac have sold over 140 million albums to date. Known around the world, the award winning artist has a voice that is extraordinarily distinctive.

While Stevie was on stage, she wasn’t the only performer who raised the roof. Fighting Gravity, a fan favorite of last year also gave a rousing performance for the audience. Reminding us all why we fell in love with the college performers, there wasn’t any doubt it was a welcomed sights.

http://www.examiner.com/celebrity-headlines-in-national/stevie-nicks-performs-on-america-s-got-talent-michael-grimm-on-tour-video

[kak125]

wow Stevie was soooo freaking amazing last night. i just got to work and saw the youtube clips and she killed it. oh my! she is really trying her best to promote this record. lol i loved her interview on the red carpet. it was funny how she was plugging the cd when they were talking to her. good for her!! now if only Stevie would add a Pittsburgh date to her tour i would be even happier!

[Spoinny]

great performance, love how she didn't care about messing up her hair on Edge, she looked 28 again with that hair all in her face. Great idea having Michael Grimm tour with her, that should bring in a crowd, seeing as how popular he was on the show. Could end up being a great late summer for Stevie!

[wheart]

Nope. But she sang the hell out of the song over and over.

Oh after one take she was like "This is edited down so short, if it looks like we are freaking out up here it is because we ARE."

:laugh:

Gaga was on the stage next door. Half expected to see her in the hall but no go.
Not that I am complaining, it was just a random thing. Seeing Stevie made my day.

well you wouldn't have known it! I'm sure it was a challenge for her to sing such an edited verison of Edge after singing the full song for so many years but she was on her mark throughout the entire song. She seems to have achieved a renewed sense of confidence that we haven't in recent years. And I'm loving it!!

[wheart]

Every musician looked so into it.

ya think? Carlos looked downright nervous at one point while glancing over at Stevie. Lori seems to have one expression these days...too much botox perhaps? I enjoyed the Sharon closeup. :nod:

[Josh2003]

ya think? Carlos looked downright nervous at one point while glancing over at Stevie. Lori seems to have one expression these days...too much botox perhaps? I enjoyed the Sharon closeup. :nod:

And Sharon was actually the one who looked great!

[wildheart048]

I just watched and thought Stevie was FANTASTIC on both songs...I agree with who ever above said that she looked 28 again on Edge...head banging at her age?! NICE!!! :thumbsup:

I was only saddened by the fact that she didn't do Landlside. sigh
:p JK, JK...
:angel:

[jkmaletic]

Thanks Tango for putting the videos on this thread (page 7) cuz youtube removed them.

Jamie

[UnwindedDreams]

i wonder if Stevie will wear the same outfit tonight :laugh:

who was the percussionist with her last night?

[GoldDustWoman22]

Just realized that I wrote 50th anniversary of Bella Donna instead of 30th :lol:..gotta lovelate night posting that is being fueled on Stevie Nicks adrenaline.

Ugh I'm still in awe of her performances!!! She completely blew me away. I still have energy from watching those performances...just incredible. She also did look younger last night and seemed to be more carefree and spontaneous than usual which is AWESOME :thumbsup:!! For the second time: congrats Stevie!!!:woohoo:

[Livia]

http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2011/07/28/%E2%80%98america%E2%80%99s-got-talent%E2%80%99-week-9-night-2-tv-recap/?mod=google_news_blog

The first three acts were Summerwind Skippers, Purrfect Angelz and Ian Johnson. When Cannon announced that none of them progressed forward, Morgan admitted he was surprised by the failure of the Skippers to draw votes. Nevertheless, frowns turned upside down pretty quickly as Cannon introduced Stevie Nicks, who performed a song from her new album “In Your Dreams.” Truth be told, she could probably teach the singing acts a thing or two about stage presence and live performance, but it really just seemed as if she appeared in order to expand the show’s running time to an hour.

With three of four spots announced, Cannon introduced Fighting Gravity, a finalist from last season. After they performed, Stevie Nicks came out for a second number, this time a rendition of her classic hit “Edge of Seventeen.” Both interludes offered a welcome distraction from the suspense of who would be the last finalist to be announced.

The full article and a cute pic are at the link - I just pasted the Stevie parts. Guess the writer wasn't paying attention when she was asked about the upcoming tour and Michael Grimm - she was not only on the show to expand the running time... :rolleyes:

[Livia]

http://music-mix.ew.com/2011/07/28/stevie-nicks-americas-got-talent-edge-of-seventeen/

Jul 28 2011 10:34 AM ET

Stevie Nicks rasps through 'Edge of Seventeen' on 'America's Got Talent': Watch it here
by Jeff Labrecque
Categories: Divas!, Rock, Stevie Nicks, Television, Things That Bum Us Out

Stevie Nicks is having a pretty big week.

That episode of South Park that sets its closing montage to Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” was on again last night, and she hit the stage with the men of Maroon 5 for a run through of “Leather and Lace” on Monday. Then she made another live appearance on Wednesday, strolling out onto the America’s Got Talent set and plowing through her undisputed classic “Edge of Seventeen.”

Since America’s Got Talent has been doing crazy ratings numbers, you probably went ahead and watched this live. But just in case you didn’t, feast your eyes on Stevie and her witchcraft after the jump:

Nicks starts out pretty strong, and the crowd certainly seems into it (mostly because “Edge of Seventeen” is a fantastically intense song with a killer hook), but there are an awful lot of missed notes in there. Though she looks great and performs with confidence, she’s pretty much blown off the stage by her back-up singers.

While a little bit of rasp is usually good for a song as cutting as “Edge of Seventeen,” Nicks sounds like she’s been smoking two packs of Camels simultaneously through the exhaust pipe of a Lincoln Continental. And let’s face it, that’s too much rasp.

But what do you think? Should we cut Stevie some slack because she’s a bona fide legend, or should she stick to making cameos in videos starring Beyoncé? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

[mottabam]

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Edge[/QUOTE]

I just love this. I'm so proud, so happy and literally brought to tears with this performance. Rock on Stevie:thumbsup:

[LilyRose]

or should she stick to making cameos in videos starring Beyoncé? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Oh hell to the no!

[WildHearted]

That review is mindless. Stevie didn't miss notes... like Dreams and Rhiannon and all the other songs she no longer has the range for, she sings it differently on purpose. Not to mention, that she's never sung it note-for-note like the album version, even back in 1981.

Anyone with any sort of musical ear can hear when someone is singing a lower part that is in harmony/fits with the song, rather than missing notes and singing out of tune. This guy clearly can't hear the difference, so why is he critiquing a musical performance.

[Macfanforever]

I think if they did not waste air time with the Smufs promos.She could of sing the complete versions.

Ok.again most reviewers or critics dont do their research on the artists they are reviewing.They are just giving their opinion on the artist.And he's probably not a fan either.She did awesome.

[SapphireSister]

My thoughts (rambling today):

FWIW
-So unbelievably happy she did this instead of SL! It's only natural being that it's the next single and Secret Love was getting so tired honey! Now, on that note, I thought I liked this song more after seeing it performed at The Wiltern but quite frankly I'm back to not liking it. I just don't think it's that great of a song and please don't slam me. I guess it comes down to the fact that it's just too country for my taste. I would think that people who had never heard this song and were hearing it for the first time last night would not give the song itself a thumbs up. Her performance, yes, but the song, no. Just my opinion.
-The girls' voices were drowning her out a bit and I didn't like it.
-I'm convinced now she's wearing the glove thingies to hide her aging hands, especially on national T.V.
-My God, she looked and sounded fabulous! Mama's still got it!
-I turned the T.V. on the second this song came on but the entire performance my phone was ringing with people calling to tell me Stevie was on the tube so it kind of ruined it for me. Gosh people, don't you think I KNOW!!
-I'm digging the fewer hand gestures and loved the ones she did.
-I kept thinking she was going to say, "packed up my ass" instead of stuff.

EDGE
-Holy mama drama, you killed it girl!! No way possible it was better than The Wiltern (nothing could top that) but definitely one of her best T.V. performances as of late and the fact that she even did Edge is a monumental moment in and of itself.
-I know some of you love the fact that Sharon got her moment in the spotlight and I suppose she deserves it but it's not a duet and was totally over-powering Stevie at some points. Not cool.
- There were several close-ups of Stevie's face where I swear it was the exact same look and expression she had for the 1981 HBO show. Same face, OMG.
- I was screaming in my apt. when I heard the opening riff.
- At one point they showed Stevie's butt and it kinda looked big but I think that was just the long shirt in back.
- She could have done a tiny edge walk and shook each of the judge's hands.
- It didn't bother me so much that it was dramatically shortened. That's par for the course on a T.V. show and to be expected.

[GoldDustWoman22]

Anyone with any sort of musical ear can hear when someone is singing a lower part that is in harmony/fits with the song, rather than missing notes and singing out of tune. This guy clearly can't hear the difference, so why is he critiquing a musical performance.

This. She was totally on key for the entire thing. She may not sound exactly like the album version. But that was 30 years ago!! I personally think this may have been one of my favorite performances of this song yet. This reviewer does not know what he is talking about :mad:.

[SapphireSister]

http://music-mix.ew.com/2011/07/28/stevie-nicks-americas-got-talent-edge-of-seventeen/

Jul 28 2011 10:34 AM ET

Stevie Nicks rasps through 'Edge of Seventeen' on 'America's Got Talent': Watch it here
by Jeff Labrecque
Categories: Divas!, Rock, Stevie Nicks, Television, Things That Bum Us Out

Stevie Nicks is having a pretty big week.

That episode of South Park that sets its closing montage to Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” was on again last night, and she hit the stage with the men of Maroon 5 for a run through of “Leather and Lace” on Monday. Then she made another live appearance on Wednesday, strolling out onto the America’s Got Talent set and plowing through her undisputed classic “Edge of Seventeen.”

Since America’s Got Talent has been doing crazy ratings numbers, you probably went ahead and watched this live. But just in case you didn’t, feast your eyes on Stevie and her witchcraft after the jump:

Nicks starts out pretty strong, and the crowd certainly seems into it (mostly because “Edge of Seventeen” is a fantastically intense song with a killer hook), but there are an awful lot of missed notes in there. Though she looks great and performs with confidence, she’s pretty much blown off the stage by her back-up singers.

While a little bit of rasp is usually good for a song as cutting as “Edge of Seventeen,” Nicks sounds like she’s been smoking two packs of Camels simultaneously through the exhaust pipe of a Lincoln Continental. And let’s face it, that’s too much rasp.

But what do you think? Should we cut Stevie some slack because she’s a bona fide legend, or should she stick to making cameos in videos starring Beyoncé? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

I agree with this part, to an extent.

[LilyRose]

My thoughts (rambling today):

- At one point they showed Stevie's butt and it kinda looked big but I think that was just the long shirt in back.


Mama's got booty. She should embrace it. :)

[Allycattt]

~ITUNES TOP 100 IN ROCK~

IYD-#40
IYD DELUXE-#84

EO17-#83

:thumbsup:

[whitesoxx]

These two performances will go down in Stevie History as some of her finest TV appearances ever. She nailed FWIW, especially by editing it to a point where it almost seems too short. The album version is too long to work as a single so Reprise were wise to edit it for the single release but last night's version truly blew me away. So great that the girls added harmonies during the first chorus already instead of the second like on the album!

[MacShadowsBall]

Though she looks great and performs with confidence, she’s pretty much blown off the stage by her back-up singers.

I agree with this part, to an extent.

I did notice that the backup vocals were just as loud if not louder that the main vocal. I suppose that was a sound/mixing decision. Part of it depends on what the performing artists wants and what the intention is..

I do sound at my church so I now a little about sound mixing, etc.

[wheart]

My thoughts (rambling today):

FWIW
-So unbelievably happy she did this instead of SL! It's only natural being that it's the next single and Secret Love was getting so tired honey! Now, on that note, I thought I liked this song more after seeing it performed at The Wiltern but quite frankly I'm back to not liking it. I just don't think it's that great of a song and please don't slam me. I guess it comes down to the fact that it's just too country for my taste. I would think that people who had never heard this song and were hearing it for the first time last night would not give the song itself a thumbs up. Her performance, yes, but the song, no. Just my opinion.
-The girls' voices were drowning her out a bit and I didn't like it.
-I'm convinced now she's wearing the glove thingies to hide her aging hands, especially on national T.V.
-My God, she looked and sounded fabulous! Mama's still got it!
-I turned the T.V. on the second this song came on but the entire performance my phone was ringing with people calling to tell me Stevie was on the tube so it kind of ruined it for me. Gosh people, don't you think I KNOW!!
-I'm digging the fewer hand gestures and loved the ones she did.
-I kept thinking she was going to say, "packed up my ass" instead of stuff.

EDGE
-Holy mama drama, you killed it girl!! No way possible it was better than The Wiltern (nothing could top that) but definitely one of her best T.V. performances as of late and the fact that she even did Edge is a monumental moment in and of itself.
-I know some of you love the fact that Sharon got her moment in the spotlight and I suppose she deserves it but it's not a duet and was totally over-powering Stevie at some points. Not cool.
- There were several close-ups of Stevie's face where I swear it was the exact same look and expression she had for the 1981 HBO show. Same face, OMG.
- I was screaming in my apt. when I heard the opening riff.
- At one point they showed Stevie's butt and it kinda looked big but I think that was just the long shirt in back.
- She could have done a tiny edge walk and shook each of the judge's hands.
- It didn't bother me so much that it was dramatically shortened. That's par for the course on a T.V. show and to be expected.

It's so true about her expression. I notice that sometimes even now, at 63, at certain moments, she has the exact same expression and seemingly same face as she did many years ago. It happened on Ellen, when she was speaking and then kinda cracked up and look down...was exactly the same mannerism as she had in several old interviews from the WH era. Stevie is truly timeless and at times, ageless.

[jcalzaretta]

Charting - iTunes Top Rock songs. Dreams at 14.

[StevieNicksfann]

I loved her performances but I unfortunately feel FWIW was not the best choice for the second single. Annabel Lee or Moonlight would have been much more solid. I do however think Secret Love was a very smart first single. She needs Ghosts Are Gone as a single to give her the excuse to perform it live and you know mama would knock that out of Simon Cowell's park

[Heartboy]

I loved her performances but I unfortunately feel FWIW was not the best choice for the second single. Annabel Lee or Moonlight would have been much more solid. I agree, FWIW sounds like a song you'd hear on a old country radio station format. There's no way top 40 (AC) will play this song! It's to bad but true. Moonlight needs to be a single FO SURE! :cool:

[Lee]

& OMG, Edge was really good. She was so animated & oh, the kick! :lol:

Not a big For What It's Worth fan, but at this point, I'll take anything over Secret Love.

Thanks for posting the videos. :nod:

Going to record Leno tonight.

Lee :)

[gldstwmn]

How sweet of Mike Campbell to play on FWIW. Loved the gold mesh gloves and the new (?) outfit.

[michelej1]

I agree, FWIW sounds like a song you'd hear on a old country radio station format.

That's one of the reasons I'm glad it was chosen as a single. I'd rather court country than AC. Country sells more. Michele

[Jondalar]

I just think this article is sooo disrespectfull.

http://music-mix.ew.com/2011/07/28/stevie-nicks-americas-got-talent-edge-of-seventeen/

Stevie Nicks rasps through 'Edge of Seventeen' on 'America's Got Talent':
by Jeff Labrecque

Categories: Divas!, Rock, Stevie Nicks, Television, Things That Bum Us Out
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Stevie Nicks is having a pretty big week.
That episode of South Park that sets its closing montage to Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” was on again last night, and she hit the stage with the men of Maroon 5 for a run through of “Leather and Lace” on Monday. Then she made another live appearance on Wednesday, strolling out onto the America’s Got Talent set and plowing through her undisputed classic “Edge of Seventeen.”
Since America’s Got Talent has been doing crazy ratings numbers, you probably went ahead and watched this live. But just in case you didn’t, feast your eyes on Stevie and her witchcraft after the jump:
Nicks starts out pretty strong, and the crowd certainly seems into it (mostly because “Edge of Seventeen” is a fantastically intense song with a killer hook), but there are an awful lot of missed notes in there. Though she looks great and performs with confidence, she’s pretty much blown off the stage by her back-up singers.
While a little bit of rasp is usually good for a song as cutting as “Edge of Seventeen,” Nicks sounds like she’s been smoking two packs of Camels simultaneously through the exhaust pipe of a Lincoln Continental. And let’s face it, that’s too much rasp.
But what do you think? Should we cut Stevie some slack because she’s a bona fide legend, or should she stick to making cameos in videos starring Beyoncé? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

[wildheart048]

What.
A dumb ass pile of crap.
Seriously.

[MrStevie]

Stupid a$$wipe.

[gypsy4life]

Further proof there will always be morons in the world.....

[Heartboy]

You can't please everyone! :shrug:

Best to ignore sh*t like this...

The guy's a buttmunch...:rolleyes:

[WildHearted]

Like I said before, this review is completely mindless, so I try not to dwell on it.

Anyone with any sort of musical ear can hear that Stevie is not 'missing notes' as he puts it - she's singing a lower harmony part that is perfectly intune with the song and very intentionally done. Like Dreams and Rhiannon and all the others she doesn't have the range for anymore, instead of changing the key, she just sings it differently from the album version. Which, by the way, she never really sung it like anyway, not even in 1981.

The fact that he can't hear the difference only highlights how ill-fit he is to be reviewing a musical act in the first place.

[Bandon]

I just saw her performance of Edge. OMG!! She was great. I agree with what someone on the board said, there were times she looked acted like it was years ago...especially the end of song. I can't believe how good she looked. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[caroline79]

Like I said before, this review is completely mindless, so I try not to dwell on it.

Anyone with any sort of musical ear can hear that Stevie is not 'missing notes' as he puts it - she's singing a lower harmony part that is perfectly intune with the song and very intentionally done. Like Dreams and Rhiannon and all the others she doesn't have the range for anymore, instead of changing the key, she just sings it differently from the album version. Which, by the way, she never really sung it like anyway, not even in 1981.

The fact that he can't hear the difference only highlights how ill-fit he is to be reviewing a musical act in the first place.

Well said :nod:

She did great. Amazing voice. Amazing presence. She kicked butt!

[Macfanforever]

Just another reviewer who does NOT read and listen between the lines about the artist he's/she's writing about.Again I dont pay any attention to these reviews.

[DarkUponLight]

Does anyone have this performance in HQ to upload? I was at the Heart/Def Leppard concert that night & totally missed it. And the versions on youtube are too pixellated & low quality to download. Thanks in advance! ;)

[DarkUponLight]

Does anyone have HQ copy of the AGT performances to upload? Thanks! :thumbsup:

[Macfanforever]

Heres my reupload of Stevie on AGT.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="270" src="//www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x27olqi" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x27olqi_stevie-fwiw-agt-07272011_music" target="_blank">Stevie FWIW AGT 07272011</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/wppcproductions" target="_blank">wppcproductions</a></i>

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="270" src="//www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x27opsx" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x27opsx_stevie-eo17-agt-07272011_music" target="_blank">Stevie EO17 AGT 07272011</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/wppcproductions" target="_blank">wppcproductions</a></i>

[PenguinHead]

Heres my reupload of Stevie on AGT.

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="270" src="//www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x27olqi" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x27olqi_stevie-fwiw-agt-07272011_music" target="_blank">Stevie FWIW AGT 07272011</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/wppcproductions" target="_blank">wppcproductions</a></i>

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="270" src="//www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x27opsx" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x27opsx_stevie-eo17-agt-07272011_music" target="_blank">Stevie EO17 AGT 07272011</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/wppcproductions" target="_blank">wppcproductions</a></i>

Thanks for uploading that clip. I've never seen it before. I only recently started watching the show. Stevie gave a solid performance. I'm a big fan of Howard Stern. I wonder why he wasn't there with the other judges.

[Macfanforever]

Thanks for uploading that clip. I've never seen it before. I only recently started watching the show. Stevie gave a solid performance. I'm a big fan of Howard Stern. I wonder why he wasn't there with the other judges.

No problem.I just want to re-share my vids that got axed from YT. One of my x coworkers was a Howard fan until he went to sat radio.He did not have the cash for sat radio.

[PenguinHead]

No problem.I just want to re-share my vids that got axed from YT. One of my x coworkers was a Howard fan until he went to sat radio.He did not have the cash for sat radio.

I got satellite radio specifically to hear Howard's show when he made the switch. It became my addiction for four years. Then I moved, things changed, and I never re-subscribed. I recently discovered that a lot his shows are on YouTube and I realized how much I missed the show for the last five years.

My apologies for going a bit off topic. I hope we see a lot more of Stevie on the show, and that she's more telegenic and displays more of her quirky and funny alpha Stevie personality.

[Macfanforever]

I got satellite radio specifically to hear Howard's show when he made the switch. It became my addiction for four years. Then I moved, things changed, and I never re-subscribed. I recently discovered that a lot his shows are on YouTube and I realized how much I missed the show for the last five years.

My apologies for going a bit off topic. I hope we see a lot more of Stevie on the show, and that she's more telegenic and displays more of her quirky and funny alpha Stevie personality.

I'm not much into Howard but he has some good interviews.When XM Radio Casey Kasems classic American Top 40's I was going to get the service but after listening to the trial online .They hack up the segments of the show and I forget it.

Maybe Stevie will reappear on the show when FM goes to Australia. Maybe FM with her would be great.