The 2012 Songwriters Hall of Fame Ceremony [Archive]

vivfox

05-31-2012, 11:43 PM

Kenny Rogers, Emmylou Harris and Lyle Lovett will appear at the 2012 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction and awards dinner set for June 14 in New York City. Others scheduled to present awards or perform include Stevie Nicks, Meat Loaf, Take 6 and the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl. As previously announced, this year's Hall of Fame inductees include Gordon Lightfoot, Bob Seger, Don Schlitz, Jim Steinman and the team of Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones. The Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Bette Midler, with Ne-Yo receiving the Hal David Starlight Award. The first-ever Pioneer Award will be posthumously awarded to singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie, whose compositions include "This Land Is Your Land." Additionally, "Stand by Me" is this year's Towering Song, with co-writer Ben E. King being honored with the Towering Performance Award.

http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1686204/kenny-rogers-emmylou-harris-appearing-at-songwriters-hall-of-fame-ceremony.jhtml

vivfox

05-31-2012, 11:45 PM

Constantine Maroulis, Cheyenne Jackson and More Will Perform at the 2012 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction
By Michael Gioia
31 May 2012

Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis (Rock of Ages, The Wedding Singer) and Cheyenne Jackson (Xanadu, All Shook Up, "Glee") are among the performers that will take part in the 2012 Songwriters Hall of Fame Annual Induction and Awards Dinner June 14 in NYC.

Also set to perform and/or present at the ceremony, which will be held in Times Square at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, are Meat Loaf (The Rocky Horror Show, Hair), Dave Grohl, Stevie Nicks, Kenny Rogers, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, L.P., Jerry Moss and Take 6.

Fantasticks and 110 in the Shade writers Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones are being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame alongside Jim Steinman (Whistle Down the Wind), Gordon Lightfoot, Bob Seger and Don Schlitz. The inductees were previously announced in February.

Also honored at the event will be Grammy Award winner Bette Midler with the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award, singer Ne-Yo with the Hal David Starlight Award and Lance Freed with the Abe Olman Publisher Award; the first-ever Pioneer Award will be posthumously awarded to Woody Guthrie. "Stand By Me" is the Towering Song with co-writer Ben E. King being honored with the Towering Performance Award.

Established in 1969, the Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) "serves as a vital bridge between music’s past and future. In the Hall, musical pioneers are enshrined and celebrated, while the organization’s music community outreach grooms the next generation of troubadours."

The Marriott Marquis is located at 1535 Broadway. Tickets for the event begin at $1,000 each and are available through Buckley Hall Events at (212) 573-6933. Net proceeds from the event will go toward the Songwriters Hall of Fame programs.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/166519-Constantine-Maroulis-Cheyenne-Jackson-and-More-Will-Perform-at-the-2012-Songwriters-Hall-of-Fame-Induction

vivfox

05-31-2012, 11:47 PM

Tickets for the event begin at $1,000 each

Oh really. Is that all? I'm sure we all can afford it.:p

Macfanforever

06-01-2012, 12:22 AM

Holy cats said Felix.$1,000 each .Ouch.I see alot of good names mentioned.So It looks like Stevie will spend some time over on the east coast and NYC before the Jones Beach show.

StreetAngel86

06-01-2012, 06:32 AM

will someone buy me a ticket ... and a plane ticket over???????

i would love to see Stevie give Bette her award :nod: LAAAAAAWD too much awesome

HejiraNYC

06-01-2012, 08:12 AM

mezzoforte

06-01-2012, 08:28 AM

I covered this for Us Weekly last summer. Boy did I chose the wrong year to intern.

I'll just be weeping softly over here...

Tango

06-01-2012, 08:52 AM

I'm sorry, but I think the Songwriters Hall of Fame is utter bollocks. I mean, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora are inductees, but none of the members of Fleetwood Mac have been inducted. :eek: Why on earth is Stevie answering their telephone calls? They are beneath her.

My guess: public relations to further expose her new album, since she will already be touring behind it. "Set to perform or present." I suspect Stevie will perform.

MikeInNV

06-01-2012, 09:27 AM

I'm sorry, but I think the Songwriters Hall of Fame is utter bollocks. I mean, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora are inductees, but none of the members of Fleetwood Mac have been inducted. :eek: Why on earth is Stevie answering their telephone calls? They are beneath her.

Maybe she is trying to raise her profile with them so that next year she can be an inductee instead of a presenter/performer. (Of course that didn't work out with the Grammy Museum, but you never know.)

HejiraNYC

06-01-2012, 09:36 AM

I covered this for Us Weekly last summer. Boy did I chose the wrong year to intern.

I'll just be weeping softly over here...

http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/6/30/128908520618740808.jpg

My guess: public relations to further expose her new album, since she will already be touring behind it. "Set to perform or present." I suspect Stevie will perform.

Well, she's not really starting her tour until the end of the month, so I would be surprised to see her haul all of her band and junk out to the east coast just to perform one song. I suspect she will be a presenter.

The fact of the matter is that Stevie's qualifications for being inducted are beyond repute. In addition to writing Fleetwood Mac's only No. 1 hit single and scoring several Top 5 hits, she gave birth to the undying beast we've all come to love (and somewhat loathe) known as "Landslide." So why would they honor Bette Midler and not Stevie? How many iconic songs has Bette written? Zero?

Macfanforever

06-01-2012, 10:34 AM

I'm sorry, but I think the Songwriters Hall of Fame is utter bollocks. I mean, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora are inductees, but none of the members of Fleetwood Mac have been inducted. :eek: Why on earth is Stevie answering their telephone calls? They are beneath her.

Thats a good question.Stevie gets involve with this organizations that don't give a sheet about her work .She helps them all these years and at the end .They sheet all over her.:shrug:

THINKABOUTIT

06-03-2012, 02:09 PM

Thats a good question.Stevie gets involve with this organizations that don't give a sheet about her work .She helps them all these years and at the end .They sheet all over her.:shrug:

Thank you Skip; AGREED! And as for being inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame as a solo artist? We all may be gone when that happens :mad::(

RockALittle250

06-03-2012, 03:09 PM

This reminds me of the Grammy Museum event last fall. I for sure thought that such an appearance meant a Grammy nomination would be a lock....we obviously know this was not the case. Stevie does all of these events and makes appearances, and she is not recognized the way that she should be by these "industry insiders".

Macfanforever

06-03-2012, 03:16 PM

I know FM has a star on the walk in Hollywood .I doubt Stevie ever see one.If I was her I'll probably ignore these organizations.But its extra money in the wallet for her .If she gets payed. Pus she will see friends and get out of the house.

Macfanforever

06-03-2012, 03:22 PM

Thank you Skip; AGREED! And as for being inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame as a solo artist? We all may be gone when that happens :mad::(

I hope in our lifetime.Meantime they seem to pick artists that dont deserve to get nominated .This reminds me of the Grammys.Anyway Especially non rock musicians.

Thats like putting Kid Rock in the Country Music Hall a Fame in Nashville.I do like Kid's tunes.

StreetAngel86

06-14-2012, 07:41 PM

Bette Midler posted this pic a little while ago WEEEEEEHEEEEEE
anyone end up going????? :laugh:

https://twitter.com/BetteMidler/status/213410289771749376/photo/1

HejiraNYC

06-14-2012, 08:03 PM

^^Woot! Couple of questions...

1. Why am I so happy to see Emmylou Harris and Stevie acting all chummy?
2. When did Bette Midler turn Japanese? :shrug:

Amlyn

06-14-2012, 08:28 PM

More pics!!! I forget how to cut and paste in here, but here's links:

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/stevie-nicks-attends-the-songwriters-hall-of-fame-43rd-news-photo/146359123

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/stevie-nicks-attends-the-songwriters-hall-of-fame-43rd-news-photo/146356947

Another...this one cracks me up. She the only one looking at the photographer of the pic:

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/stevie-nicks-pose-with-take-six-at-the-songwriters-hall-of-news-photo/146357330

sushud82

06-14-2012, 08:33 PM

Aww, thanks for posting the pics. She looks great!

britt0308

06-14-2012, 09:01 PM

Supposedly Stevie will be presenting Bette with her award and singing The Rose. God. I love that movie. CANNOT wait to hear and see this!! *crosses fingers*

michelej1

06-14-2012, 09:20 PM

Supposedly Stevie will be presenting Bette with her award and singing The Rose. God. I love that movie. CANNOT wait to hear and see this!! *crosses fingers*

The Rose. That's a big deal. And it's vocally challenging too. This will be a treat for SN fans who want to see her doing something new and different. Michele

WildHearted

06-14-2012, 09:22 PM

Holy cow, Stevie looks HOTT. Her outfit is on point.

That picture of her and all those men.... I got a good chuckle

drag00n

06-14-2012, 09:45 PM

Maybe she is trying to raise her profile with them so that next year she can be an inductee instead of a presenter/performer. (Of course that didn't work out with the Grammy Museum, but you never know.)

I would think that she is attending to honour Bette Midler.. They have been good friends since the '70's....
BUT.... just why is Bette Midler being honored?? Last time I looked, she wasn't a songwriter?????
:shrug:
d,

jkmaletic

06-14-2012, 10:29 PM

I really, really hope we get to see or at least hear her sing The Rose.

On a funny note, can you imagine the pantomiming??

Jamie

egg cream

06-14-2012, 10:43 PM

Whoa she is looking tiny tiny.

Macfanforever

06-14-2012, 11:14 PM

My mom was a big Bette Midler fan.She would of been happy to see Bette with this honor.I remember back when The Rose was on HBO for the first time .My mom would watch it when it was on.Bette is a great entertainer.

I would love to hear Stevie sing The Rose.

HejiraNYC

06-15-2012, 12:03 AM

https://rinburbs.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/screen-shot-2012-06-14-at-11-42-01-pm.png
https://rinburbs.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/screen-shot-2012-06-14-at-11-41-35-pm.png

Finally found one without sunglasses. She looks stunning tonight.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5n6avELsg1r7ftbwo1_500.png
And indeed she looks like she's singing.

bombaysaffires

06-15-2012, 01:24 AM

johnnystorms

06-15-2012, 01:50 AM

it looks like she has a ring on each finger and the boa is tangled up on the tops of her fingers

APerfectLie

06-15-2012, 02:00 AM

jellyman10

06-15-2012, 02:23 AM

To borrow a phrase from Tumblr, ldshfrihcglxrgdlfkdhioh!!!!

But seriously, I'm all conflicted because:

1. If I had seen Stevie singing 'The Rose', I would need stretchered afterwards.
2. Stevie looks great.
3. This Songwriters Hall of Arrant Nonsense clearly doesn't know what the hell it's doing honouring Bette and not Stevie. :shocked:

johnnystorms

06-15-2012, 02:30 AM

they do one award per year to a performer.. it wasn't a songwriting award.

jellyman10

06-15-2012, 02:39 AM

they do one award per year to a performer.. it wasn't a songwriting award.

Ah, OK. But Stevie's a performer too. Give her that award then.

johnnystorms

06-15-2012, 02:58 AM

i'm not debating the point.. but the award Bette got was for performers who interpret WRITER'S work.

michelej1

06-15-2012, 03:00 AM

Finally found one without sunglasses. She looks stunning tonight.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5n6avELsg1r7ftbwo1_500.png
And indeed she looks like she's singing.

Yep, that's the universal gesture for a river drowning a tender reed.

Michele

jellyman10

06-15-2012, 03:02 AM

i'm not debating the point.. but the award Bette got was for performers who interpret WRITER'S work.

And I'm not being rational. I'm being a fan who just wants my favourite to get everything. "Those Pulitzer people don't have a clue what they're doing either!" kind of thing.

Hope that's clear.

johnnystorms

06-15-2012, 03:09 AM

And I'm not being rational. I'm being a fan who just wants my favourite to get everything. "Those Pulitzer people don't have a clue what they're doing either!" kind of thing.

Hope that's clear.

crystal!
Stevie for the Nobel!!! let's start a movement!

jellyman10

06-15-2012, 03:12 AM

crystal!
Stevie for the Nobel!!! let's start a movement!

:D:D:D:xoxo:

Phoenix

06-15-2012, 04:13 AM

Iicrystal!
Stevie for the Nobel!!! let's start a movement!
HELL YES!!! Quick! Someone start a Facebook page, I bet we can get 1,000,000 likes:cool::D

CADreaming

06-15-2012, 07:01 AM

The ones with her hands on Bette's shoulders.....is it me, or do the fingers of her left hand look really wonky?

Arthritis, I'm tellin' ya...

Yep, that's the universal gesture for a river drowning a tender reed.

Michele

:lol::laugh::lol::laugh::lol:

cliffdweller

06-15-2012, 07:37 AM

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5n6avELsg1r7ftbwo1_500.png
And indeed she looks like she's singing.

I wish she would lose the sunglasses when she's on stage.

WildHearted

06-15-2012, 07:52 AM

jellyman10

06-15-2012, 07:57 AM

I wish she would lose the sunglasses when she's on stage.

I don't mind them. There might be a medical reason for them, too, with the lights?

britt0308

06-15-2012, 08:00 AM

Stevie's looking super thin. And super young, geez. Can I have a bit of her age defying magic?

I like this new outfit she has - it's cute. I'd wear it. Also, loving the boa.

Can there be a video of this already?!

This ^^^ I second everything :)

Also Stevie told reporters FM rehearsals for a 2013 tour begin in jan. definitely what her and LB had that meeting about last week.. GREAT news!

WildHearted

06-15-2012, 08:12 AM

Well, looks like I need to start saving for concert tickets, then.

Appears that Stevie changed leggings/boots for her performance - she put on her platforms and some bell bottom-type pants.

CADreaming

06-15-2012, 08:24 AM

This ^^^ I second everything :)

Also Stevie told reporters FM rehearsals for a 2013 tour begin in jan. definitely what her and LB had that meeting about last week.. GREAT news!

Well damn. I hope they'll at least put 2-3 BN songs in the set...

What meeting "last week", btw?

Aussie W/Heart

06-15-2012, 08:28 AM

Great photo's, Stunning, love her outfit & i love the sunnies:)
Fantastic news that we may have a Mac tour to look forward to next yr:thumbsup:

britt0308

06-15-2012, 08:28 AM

Possibly 2 weeks ago..can't remember but in an interview..the Tusk album one?..one of them said they were having a meeting together later in the day. We speculated it would be a tour related talk!

HejiraNYC

06-15-2012, 08:47 AM

Well, looks like I need to start saving for concert tickets, then.

Appears that Stevie changed leggings/boots for her performance - she put on her platforms and some bell bottom-type pants.

I am of two minds regarding her red carpet outfit. On the one hand, it's very edgy/modern and Halston-y, which I usually like. On the other hand, it makes her seem a tad under-dressed, especially when you see all the other gals decked out to the nines. This seems like an outfit for going out to dinner moreso than a black tie event. Although I would love to see her decked out in something flowy and diaphanous, I love the fact that she styles herself more as a rocker chick than a Hollywood starlet. Any gal can put on a gown and a pair of heels and walk the red carpet. But it takes a lot of confidence and self-awareness to pull off this kind of look.

Sanne2

06-15-2012, 08:49 AM

If there's no recording of her singing The Rose, I'm gonna be sooo mad!

skcin

06-15-2012, 08:50 AM

I am of two minds regarding her red carpet outfit. On the one hand, it's very edgy/modern and Halston-y, which I usually like. On the other hand, it makes her seem a tad under-dressed, especially when you see all the other gals decked out to the nines. This seems like an outfit for going out to dinner moreso than a black tie event. Although I would love to see her decked out in something flowy and diaphanous, I love the fact that she styles herself more as a rocker chick than a Hollywood starlet. Any gal can put on a gown and a pair of heels and walk the red carpet. But it takes a lot of confidence and self-awareness to pull off this kind of look.

The outfit was just so-so for me (black again, of course!) :rolleyes: But she DOES look incredible wearing it!

I agree, Cliffdweller - lose the glasses.

No video yet. God, I really hope we get to see her doing The Rose, or at least hear it.

CADreaming

06-15-2012, 09:02 AM

Possibly 2 weeks ago..can't remember but in an interview..the Tusk album one?..one of them said they were having a meeting together later in the day. We speculated it would be a tour related talk!

Oh yes that's what I thought you were referring to - the "meeting" where Lindsey was going to play her the new songs he wrote about her mom.

Seriously, why would they need to meet about a tour? Simple phone call material: "Hey, what's up? Rehearsals start January 7th. See ya there."

WildHearted

06-15-2012, 09:14 AM

Oh yes that's what I thought you were referring to - the "meeting" where Lindsey was going to play her the new songs he wrote about her mom.

Seriously, why would they need to meet about a tour? Simple phone call material: "Hey, what's up? Rehearsals start January 7th. See ya there."

Maybe they met to discuss the possibility of doing something ELSE but they decided against it and ended up with the cop-out choice of a 2013 Mac tour. :(

CADreaming

06-15-2012, 09:32 AM

Maybe they met to discuss the possibility of doing something ELSE but they decided against it and ended up with the cop-out choice of a 2013 Mac tour. :(

Yeah, maybe. Phooey.:(

poetinmyheart

06-15-2012, 10:48 AM

Has this woman found the fountain of youth or what? Beautiful. Far too beautiful for those glasses covering her face.

nevedix20

06-15-2012, 10:49 AM

Hey has anyone come across any audio or video from the night. DIEING to hear her sing her version of the Rose!!!

MikeInNV

06-15-2012, 11:09 AM

My friend just called me and said he saw a clip on the news, first of Stevie singing, then of Bette talking with her. So there is footage....just hope we eventually get all of it.

Regina

06-15-2012, 11:19 AM

She could have a cataract that's not ready for surgery yet.
Those daredevil artists...doing FM's Greatest Hits Part 111! Whoohooo!

CADreaming

06-15-2012, 11:21 AM

She could hate the flashes going off in her face...

nevedix20

06-15-2012, 11:29 AM

Pictures are great and all but video is priceless... I want to hear that speech.!

Macfanforever

06-15-2012, 12:39 PM

She could hate the flashes going off in her face...

I can't blame her on that.

Fireflies

06-15-2012, 01:04 PM

please, someone, find the video of her singing "the rose"!

michelej1

06-15-2012, 01:07 PM

Seriously, why would they need to meet about a tour? Simple phone call material: "Hey, what's up? Rehearsals start January 7th. See ya there."

Maybe they met to have sex.

Michele

CADreaming

06-15-2012, 01:31 PM

please, someone, find the video of her singing "the rose"!

Really!

Maybe they met to have sex.

Michele

Now why would they do that? They hate each other and Lindsey's married.

HejiraNYC

06-15-2012, 01:34 PM

From an attendee's blog:

http://www.davepettigrew.net/new/the-weekly-walk-61512-parenting-101-dont-sleep-on-sidewalks/

Amazing performances, probably the best version of “the rose” that i’ve ever heard done by Stevie Nicks. The night made me thankful that i’m actually in this business.

Ugh. I'm DYING to hear this.

michelej1

06-15-2012, 01:37 PM

They hate each other.

That makes the sex better. Michele

CADreaming

06-15-2012, 01:37 PM

That makes the sex better. Michele

:laugh: ok you win :wavey:

michelej1

06-15-2012, 01:38 PM

When we heard that Stevie was going to be on this show, even though we knew it might have been as a performer, no one ever guessed that she would be performing the showstopper of the evening. This is quite a feat.

Michele

nevedix20

06-15-2012, 02:15 PM

HERE Is a preview

link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid664835250001?bckey=AQ~~%2CAAAAAEaiCVc~%2Ce5QSaDpBKA0qsi-UQDTMq-pfaPv7W1OR&bctid=1691637984001

nevedix20

06-15-2012, 02:18 PM

DAMN I WANT THE WHOLE THING..... soon hopefully. !!

vivfox

06-15-2012, 02:35 PM

Seger, Lightfoot among Songwriter Hall inductees
By JOHN CARUCCI, Associated Press – 10 hours ago

NEW YORK (AP) — Stevie Nicks prefers writing a song over meeting a handsome prince. Ne-Yo claimed songwriting saved his life. And Bob Seger said writing a song is the hardest, yet most rewarding thing that he does.

Converging opinions thrived at the 43rd annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction ceremony in New York where Seger, along with Canadian folk rocker Gordon Lightfoot, "Gambler" songwriter Don Schlitz, "and Jim Steinman of "Bat Out of Hell" fame became the latest members of the prestigious club. The writers of the long-running musical, "The Fantastick's" were also inducted.

Seger opened the show with a spirited version of his 1973 classic, "Turn the Page." He was then inducted by Valerie Simpson who performed "We've Got Tonight" in his honor.

On the red carpet before the performance, Simpson said that steamy track has a very special power.

"It's one of the sexiest songs I know, it put more people in bed than I can imagine," Simpson said.

Ne-Yo was honored with this year's Hal David Starlight Award. It's given to young artists that are making a significant impact with their original music.

"To have a person who that has written a song that I look up to or that I grew up listening to tell me that I am good at it to. That means the world to me," Ne-Yo said of Hal David, a frequent songwriting partner to Burt Bacharach."

Then he explained how writing songs saved him.

"I was a pretty riled up little kid, and if not for my mom giving me the pad and the pen and telling me to take my emotions and put them there, then there was no telling then I might I have been sticking you up or something," Ne-Yo joked.

After being inducted by Swizz Beatz, Ne-Yo told the crowd of nearly 900 that he didn't prepare a speech because he still didn't believe he was standing there.

While Nicks was not inducted, she did honor Bette Midler with the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award, and even performed "The Rose,' the song made famous by Midler in the 1979 movie of the same name.

"People ask what is your favorite thing to do in a night? Be in a fantastic studio with a great poem and a piano and a little tape recorder. That is my idea of a great time," Nicks said.
Lightfoot known for such hits as "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," and "Sundown" performed his haunting 1970 ode to his failed marriage, "If You Could Read My Mind."

On the red carpet he explained his motivation: "My life had been a bit of a rollercoaster. I think at that time I was going through the lower dip and sort of climbing up again."

Over the years, artists from Barbara Streisand to Johnny Cash covered the song.

One of the evening's funniest moments came from Jim Steinman, who wrote songs for Meat Loaf on his first two "Bat Out of Hell" albums. After Loaf and Constantine Maroulis performed an abridged version of the nearly 10-minute title track, Steinman noted: "They shortened the song so much I felt like I was watching an episode of "Glee."

The Songwriters Hall of Fame was created in 1969 by a group of established songwriters, including the legendary Jonny Mercer. The organization's mission is to shine a spotlight on the accomplishments of songwriters.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iQkTKhvJR0nH6zfUo5W3-EBXSRcw?docId=da06a3a2f6d4485aaf25b81746ab0806

vivfox

06-15-2012, 02:38 PM

Two more pics from the event:

vivfox

06-15-2012, 02:47 PM

More pics!
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/stevie-nicks-attends-the-songwriters-hall-of-fame-43rd-news-photo/146356947

No watermarks in this one.

vivfox

06-15-2012, 02:53 PM

It was evening of black tie, chic denim and intergenerational musical mashups at last night’s Songwriters Hall of Fame 43rd annual induction and awards dinner, held at the Marriott Marquis in New York. The unsung heroes of song took the stage and basked in the adulation of nearly a thousand music industry producers, executives and luminaries.

Among this year’s inductees were 73-year-old singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, who sat quietly as acolyte Steve Miller performed his classic “If You Could Read My Mind.” Bob Seger, also an inductee last night, sang a tribute to own career by belting out “Turn The Page,” his soulful ode to the rigors of a musician’s life on the road released in 1973.

The Times Square gala took an emotional turn when rocker and actor Meat Loaf choked up as he inducted close friend and collaborator Jim Steinman who wrote the songs on Meat Loaf’s 1977 landmark album, “Bat Out Of Hell.”

“Jim Steinman’s songs allowed me to be the actor that I am,” Meat Loaf said as he held back tears. “Here I go getting emotional.”

Steinman lightened the mood noting that “a great song to me means an erection of the heart.”

The loudest applause of the night went to Bette Midler, the acclaimed performer who was given the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award. Pioneer rocker Stevie Nicks, former longtime lead singer for Fleetwood Mac, delivered a touching rendition of “The Rose,” the title song of the 1979 movie inspired by the life of Janis Joplin which starred Midler.
“Through the eyes of Bette Midler we got to see Janis Joplin,” Nicks said behind dark sunglasses.
Midler accepted the honor with self-deprecating humor. “When I started in this industry was the tramp then a visionary, an icon and now I’m an institution,” she quipped.

The biggest crowd pleasers were the performances which showcased long established and emerging talents. Soulman Ben E. King, also an award winner, sang his evergreen hit “Stand By Me” with a cappella jazz sextet Take 6. Soul singer-songwriter Ne-Yo got a standing ovation after he performed his pop smash “So Sick” after receiving the Hal David Starlight award for being outstanding young songwriter.

“A part of me doesn’t believe I’m standing on this stage,” he said.

Of the night, Seger said, “I’m deeply honored and very proud.”

http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2012/06/15/great-songwriters-gather-meat-loaf-holds-back-tears/

vivfox

06-15-2012, 02:54 PM

Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks honoured Bette Midler with the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award, and performed The Rose, the song made famous by Bette in the 1979 movie of the same name.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5iif5EUlA2SloCYtAQODtAqAsuIxQ?docId=N0304521339758375500A

vivfox

06-15-2012, 02:56 PM

And Stevie Nicks paid tribute to Bette Midler by performing "The Rose," a song Midler made famous more than 30 years ago.

"I don't think the song has never sounded better," Midler said in thanking Nicks.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505270_162-57453886/seger-lightfoot-among-songwriter-hall-inductees/

vivfox

06-15-2012, 03:00 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18455544

Video of Stevie speaking on the red carpet, and a few other artists as well.

vivfox

06-15-2012, 03:06 PM

Group shot:

jkmaletic

06-15-2012, 03:08 PM

Well, that small Rose clip was AMAZING!

There's gotta be more somewhere.

Sanne2

06-15-2012, 03:20 PM

Lots of great pics here:
http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Stevie+Nicks/browse

vivfox

06-15-2012, 03:28 PM

Overheard: Stevie Nicks discussing the plight of injured American military veterans returning from duty.

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2012/06/songwriters_hall_of_fame_awards.php

vivfox

06-15-2012, 03:43 PM

Music legends collided in New York on Thursday night at the 43rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony, where Stevie Nicks presented Bette Midler with the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award.

our editor recommends
'American Idol' Recap: Stevie Nicks Crushes on Phillip PhillipsBette Midler Calls Out Lady Gaga for Stealing Mermaid Wheelchair Routine"This thing has been going on for 43 years and this is the first time I've been invited? I'm kind of annoyed," said Midler, accepting her trophy, in typical tongue-in-cheek form.

"First I was a tramp, then a visionary. Then I was an icon, then an institution. This is an award for tenacity," she joked, thanking people including her daughter, her "long-
suffering husband," "the family that I had, as nutty as they were" and a team of managers and publicists "subjected to my vast insecurity."

She continued: "I would also like to thank people who love me unconditionally even when I was at my worst. Which is, unfortunately, a lot."

The Grammy winning-Midler has released 15 albums, fronted 19 live tours and has sold more than 30 million records worldwide. The singer and actress' chart-topping hits include "Wind Beneath My Wings," "The Rose" and "From a Distance."

Nicks, wearing dark sunglasses and black pants and jacket, performed "The Rose" in homage to Midler, calling her a "songwriters' dream" in an introduction speech: "She takes each song and sings them as if she had written them herself."

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bette-midler-accepts-lifetime-achievement-338258

vivfox

06-15-2012, 03:44 PM

Bette Midler received the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award for her skill as a song interpreter, and her friend Stevie Nicks was on hand to perform in her honor. “It’s fantastic, ’cause Bette and I have been friends for a long time,” Stevie told reporters on the red carpet, “And she chose me to sing one of her songs, and I chose ‘The Rose.’”

Stevie added that she chose that song because of Midler’s movie of the same name. “I thought that [she] did such an amazing job when she did that movie,” said Stevie. Stevie also told reporters that Fleetwood Mac will tour in 2013 and will begin rehearsals in January.

http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/2012/06/15/bob-seger-gordon-lightfoot-bette-midler-honored-at-songwriters-hall-of-fame-gala-presenter-stevie-nicks-says-fleetwoo/

diane_k

06-15-2012, 03:49 PM

These articles are basically all the same.

Does anyone out there have a longer video and/or audio clip??

vivfox

06-15-2012, 03:52 PM

These articles are basically all the same.

If you read what I've posted they all say something different.

Josh2003

06-15-2012, 06:36 PM

mikephxaz

06-15-2012, 06:41 PM

I'd love to know more about Stevie and Bette's relationship...I've never really read anything before about them being friends/hanging out...but when I do see pictures of them together, they always seem to be having so much fun together.

On the Kathie Griffin Show a few years ago on Bravo, Kathie met with Bette Midler and together they called Stevie on the phone...Bette said she loved Stevie and said they were good friends...the three of them spoke on the speaker phone and laughed...it was cute

Josh2003

06-15-2012, 07:19 PM

On the Kathie Griffin Show a few years ago on Bravo, Kathie met with Bette Midler and together they called Stevie on the phone...Bette said she loved Stevie and said they were good friends...the three of them spoke on the speaker phone and laughed...it was cute

Yes, and I LOVED that scene...another example of them seeming very chummy...but that's really the only example we have of their friendship...I want to know more!

Macfanforever

06-15-2012, 09:20 PM

My country faves Emmylou ,Kenny,Garth.

OooMissionary

06-16-2012, 08:17 AM

Stevie was also the guest performer at Bette's annual Halloween benefit a few years back.

nevedix20

06-16-2012, 11:43 AM

Cute video of Stevie talking and a clip of Stevie telling Bette something funny... If only we knew what she was saying!!!

P.S spot Karen in the background, doing her whole I'm going just stand here and look like a bodyguard... give it a rest! joined at the hip or what??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TB6b24U4cQ

vivfox

06-16-2012, 12:52 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TB6b24U4cQ

Thank you. I enjoyed that.

Macfanforever

06-16-2012, 04:31 PM

Eponymous

06-17-2012, 02:46 PM

...P.S spot Karen in the background, doing her whole I'm going just stand here and look like a bodyguard... give it a rest! joined at the hip or what??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TB6b24U4cQ

Thanks for posting the clip. Regarding Karen...She is just doing her job. Being a personal assistant means standing in the background and being at your boss's beck and call without intruding. ;)

Wing24

06-17-2012, 10:04 PM

Bette has mentioned in a couple of interviews how much she loves Youtube. Maybe she is/has talked Stevies stubborn *ass into getting with it.

Macfanforever

06-17-2012, 10:33 PM

Bette has mentioned in a couple of interviews how much she loves Youtube. Maybe she is/has talked Stevies stubborn *ass into getting with it.

I agree 100 percent.Its time for her to wakeup and make it work for her.

StreetAngel86

06-18-2012, 12:40 AM

Yep, that's the universal gesture for a river drowning a tender reed.

Michele

:lol:
love me some Stevie
but no-one does the Rose like Bette
imagine standing on stage and making 100s of people cry at ur feet
no drowning reeds necessary

Stevie needs to ditch the quasi ankle boots
and put some knee high ones on with those leggings if she insists in wearing them
the top, her body, her face all HOT HOT HOT!!!
she looks all shiny and happy *sigh*

Yes, and I LOVED that scene...another example of them seeming very chummy...but that's really the only example we have of their friendship...I want to know more!

ME TOO!!!!!
Bette was my fave singer since i was 6 ... only to be eclipsed by Stevie when I turned 20 :lol:
but she's still near and dear.
news to me theyve been friends since the 70s
WHY havent they worked together :(
i thought they were only friends thru Taku?