Who should Stevie's next producer be?

[Jondalar]

Lindsey Buckingham
Tom Petty
David Ghrohl
Dave Stewart

[KarmaContestant]

Jon Brion.

[WildHearted]

I voted for Dave (Grohl), Jimmy, and Lindsey.

Realistically they'd never all work on an album with her..

That said, I really have my fingers crossed that she'll do more with Dave Grohl in the future because what little they've done so far has sonically surpassed most of Stevie's music in the past 20 or so years, to me.

[elle]

Jon Brion.

Mitchell Froom.

[Phil]

Christie McVie.

[CADreaming]

Lindsey & Dave Grohl.

[Blueletter18]

I voted for Dave (Grohl), Jimmy, and Lindsey.

Realistically they'd never all work on an album with her..

That said, I really have my fingers crossed that she'll do more with Dave Grohl in the future because what little they've done so far has sonically surpassed most of Stevie's music in the past 20 or so years, to me.

Agreed. Although I do like Dave Stewart, and I admire his work ethic, Dave's stuff does sound way better basically all the time, just objectively judging the sound.

[On Ice]

I'm going with Dave Grohl, judging by You Can't Fix This, he just may be able to blend that beautiful classic Stevie sound with his stellar musicianship and give us an album even better than In Your Dreams. Like Dave Stewart, he "gets" her, not sure Jimmy could recapture his earlier work with Stevie.

[Aussie W/Heart]

I voted for Dave (Grohl), Jimmy, and Lindsey.

Realistically they'd never all work on an album with her..

That said, I really have my fingers crossed that she'll do more with Dave Grohl in the future because what little they've done so far has sonically surpassed most of Stevie's music in the past 20 or so years, to me.

I agree, Dave Grohl would be brilliant, so refreshing to hear musically more edgy unpolished material of late eg GDW & YCFT..

[WildHearted]

What I liked about Dave G's work with her was not only that it was very remniscent of "classic" Stevie in style and arrangement, but that the production. It's slick enough to be palatable in the realm of today's prevailing production styles, and yet it doesn't take away from the song at all.

[Jondalar]

What I liked about Dave G's work with her was not only that it was very remniscent of "classic" Stevie in style and arrangement, but that the production. It's slick enough to be palatable in the realm of today's prevailing production styles, and yet it doesn't take away from the song at all.

agreed sister mama!

[Macfanforever]

Herself.After 40 years of recording.She not dumb to figure the controls out.
Plus save money too.

[Macfanforever]

Screw Grohl.I don't want Stevie sound like a crap 90's rock group like his junk he and his buddies put out.

Sorry.

Jimmy is my pick.

[WildHearted]

Screw Grohl.I don't want Stevie sound like a crap 90's rock group like his junk he and his buddies put out.

Sorry.

Jimmy is my pick.

Stevie's collaboration with Grohl thus far has sounded nothing like 90s grunge. At all.

I'm not a fan of the Foo Fighters or that style of music, period. If it sounded like that I wouldn't like it :lol:

[Macfanforever]

Stevie's collaboration with Grohl thus far has sounded nothing like 90s grunge. At all.

I'm not a fan of the Foo Fighters or that style of music, period. If it sounded like that I wouldn't like it :lol:

OK I have to say the handful of the current tunes are ok. I'm probably just over worried about the direction she will go.

I just have to let these tunes wear in on me.

90s grunge. That was the word I was looking for.

[WatchChain]

I was happy with Dave Stewart's production of "In Your Dreams". Whatever the case, I would like to see her continue to explore new territory. Dave Grohl could be very interesting. I'd also like to ponder what direction that someone like Rick Rubin or Mitchell Froome could take her in. If she INSISTS on working with a past producer, what would a Nicks/Iovine reunion sound like? I would be curious.

CASE FILE OF PRODUCERS THAT STEVIE SHOULD AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE:
Rubert Hine, Thom Panunzio, Rick Nowels and Greg Ladanyi (no worry, he passed away). No offense, but I consider their work with Stevie to be representative of an artistic coma. We are currently enjoying a renaissance that I'd like to see continue.

[KarmaContestant]

Mitchell Froom.

You just say that because he worked with Lindsey. :laugh:

I'm changing my vote to Mark Ronson!

[louielouie2000]

The thing we have to remember about You Can't Fix This is that it isn't just Dave Grohl crafting Stevie's sound... it's pretty much the Foo Fighters & the drummer from Slipknot as well. This is sort of a supergroup song in the way that The Band & Traveling Wilburys were supergroups. If Dave were to produce an entire Stevie album, would it be this incredible? I can't honestly say yes or no. I don't know enough about Dave because I'm truly not a fan of the Foo Fighters. They are one of those bands that's bafflingly overrated in my eyes. But what the boys did with this one Stevie song is just pure magic. I don't have any problem saying it's the strongest, truest to her roots song we've heard from Stevie since Mirage & Wild Heart. If Mr Grohl could coax an entire album out of Stevie with this kind of sound, I might not have a problem never even getting that final Mac album I've so been longing for.

[WildHearted]

The thing we have to remember about You Can't Fix This is that it isn't just Dave Grohl crafting Stevie's sound... it's pretty much the Foo Fighters & the drummer from Slipknot as well. This is sort of a supergroup song in the way that The Band & Traveling Wilburys were supergroups. If Dave were to produce an entire Stevie album, would it be this incredible? I can't honestly say yes or no. I don't know enough about Dave because I'm truly not a fan of the Foo Fighters. They are one of those bands that's bafflingly overrated in my eyes. But what the boys did with this one Stevie song is just pure magic. I don't have any problem saying it's the strongest, truest to her roots song we've heard from Stevie since Mirage & Wild Heart. If Mr Grohl could coax an entire album out of Stevie with this kind of sound, I might not have a problem never even getting that final Mac album I've so been longing for.

I agree re: the Foo Fighters music. Not a fan of them at all. But if Dave G can work this magic again, then yes, that would be absolutely incredible.

Also I was under the impression that Taylor Hawkins was the drummer on YCFT?

[elle]

The thing we have to remember about You Can't Fix This is that it isn't just Dave Grohl crafting Stevie's sound... it's pretty much the Foo Fighters & the drummer from Slipknot as well. This is sort of a supergroup song in the way that The Band & Traveling Wilburys were supergroups. If Dave were to produce an entire Stevie album, would it be this incredible?

some good points... which reminded me: wasn't Butch Vig and not Dave Grohl a producer on that whole real to reel thing?

[Johnny Stew]

I'm a fan of Dave Grohl, and while I would be excited if he produced an album for Stevie, I think she & Dave Stewart have something really fantastic going and I'd like to see them continue working together.

'In Your Dreams' captured everything that I love most about Stevie's past work, while still sounding fresh and contemporary. I want more. :D

[Christopher]

some good points... which reminded me: wasn't Butch Vig and not Dave Grohl a producer on that whole real to reel thing?
Butch Vig does appear to be in command of the Neve console while they were recording "You Can't Fix This" & the other songs recorded at Dave's 606 Studio during the documentary. I'd bet if he isn't The producer, Butch is at the very least co-producer.

[johnnystorms]

some good points... which reminded me: wasn't Butch Vig and not Dave Grohl a producer on that whole real to reel thing?

if Butch Vig could get Stevie and Shirley Manson on a duet, i could die HAPPY

[GarboSpeaks!]

What a trippy ass truly awesome duet that would be^^^That's got my vote. I too think Grohl could do some really unique and new things with Stevie and for Stevie...which is exactly why it's not likely to happen. So in a realistic world, I would vote Dave again just because he's pulled out some really amazing Stevie as of late.

[APerfectLie]

I agree re: the Foo Fighters music. Not a fan of them at all. But if Dave G can work this magic again, then yes, that would be absolutely incredible.

Also I was under the impression that Taylor Hawkins was the drummer on YCFT?

Yeah, Joey Jordison is the drummer for Slipknot and he had nothing to do with the Sound City documentary. However, Jordison is one of the best drummers ever and he is a huge Fleetwood Mac fan, so I would love to see him work with Stevie some day!

That being said, Dave Grohl did a great job with the song musically, but lyrically and vocally there could be some improvements. I'm not a big fan of Dave tho, so I'd rather he not produce her next album. I think Iovine could possibly be the most amazing thing ever or a complete let down.

[johnnystorms]

What a trippy ass truly awesome duet that would be^^^That's got my vote. I too think Grohl could do some really unique and new things with Stevie and for Stevie...which is exactly why it's not likely to happen. So in a realistic world, I would vote Dave again just because he's pulled out some really amazing Stevie as of late.

hahahaha... imagine a mash-up of "Only Happy When it Rains/Dreams"

[BombaySapphire3]

I would like to see her do an album backed by the indie folk rock group Widowspeak.A band that seems to be heavily influenced by 1975-79 Fleetwood Mac and also that actually gets it right most of the time.

[Phil]

I think Dave Stewart and Stevie certainly have more to explore together and I pretty much view In Your Dreams as the launching pad for further creativity. Now that they've sounded each other out and are clearly comfortable working together, it's time for some experimentation and risk-taking.
If Dave Stewart was not available, then my vote would most definitely go to Rupert Hine. Yes I am a fan of The Other Side Of The Mirror, but I base my vote on his more recent work with the likes of Suzanne Vega (check out her album Songs In Red & Grey for confirmation of his brilliance). One should not forget that their previous collaboration occurred in the late 1980's and was very much a document of that era.

[BrownEyedGirl26]

I think Dave Stewart and Stevie certainly have more to explore together and I pretty much view In Your Dreams as the launching pad for further creativity. Now that they've sounded each other out and are clearly comfortable working together, it's time for some experimentation and risk-taking.
If Dave Stewart was not available, then my vote would most definitely go to Rupert Hine. Yes I am a fan of The Other Side Of The Mirror, but I base my vote on his more recent work with the likes of Suzanne Vega (check out her album Songs In Red & Grey for confirmation of his brilliance). One should not forget that their previous collaboration occurred in the late 1980's and was very much a document of that era.

I liked the way he produced "Doing The Best That I Can"! It was haunting and dramatic and really told a story, just like "Long Way To Go" which was dramatic also. I liked Suzanne Vega's "Left of Center" and "Solitude Standing" because they really told a story and because of the melody which was very interesting. Who was the producer of these songs? Is he available? What about Chris Lord Alge?

[seekerj]

ANYBODY, anybody on the whole planet, but Dave Stewart.

[Christopher]

IMO Dave Stewart & Glen Ballard successfully brought Stevie the closest to the warm sonics of her early solo career (Bella Donna & Wild Heart), as well as her first 5 FM studio records. Which also is one of the myriad of reasons why I believe In Your Dreams is vastly superior to Trouble In Shangri-la. Within Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey's recent production on SYW had Stevie sounding cold, jarring & metallic on much of her SYW material - even her harmony fills on his songs - therefore I'm not too keen on seeing Lindsey Buckingham produce another FM or Stevie record for that matter. The addition of Mitchell Froom seems to be a wise decision to handle production duties during the impromptu songs the FM boys recorded. I will be very interested to hear how Mitchell's esthetic adds to the FM dynamic sonically on the upcoming singles.

This warm sonic production, I believe, is what fans are gravitating to favorably on 'You Can't Fix This", as well as the throwback arrangement which recalls rhythmical tangents of "Rhiannon" & "Dreams", as well as "How Still My Love', "Outside The Rain", and generally that early 80's live production sound before the production became too processed and digital sounding.

What I love about Stevie is she is always game for working with new people, but so far it's un-clear whether Dave Grohl, Butch Vig, or perhaps even the Neve console is responsible for that rich warm sound on YCFT. For now, I lean toward Dave Stewart/Glen Ballard who were masterful in bringing Stevie's A game to recording again, making her sound fantastic, and for overall bringing out her creativity we all know is still strong. In Your Dreams boasts her best & strongest sounding studio vocals since the early 80's. But also, I'd stipulate (after watching Sound City) that if she does record another solo record, it should be recorded at Dave Grohls Studio 606 on that analog soundboard. Besides Dave Stewart, I'd love to see Stevie work with T-Bone Burnett, Rick Rubin or even Butch Vig.

[SpyNote]

Screw Grohl.I don't want Stevie sound like a crap 90's rock group like his junk he and his buddies put out.

Sorry.

Jimmy is my pick.

I voted for Jimmy too. After what happened with RAL, I think they have some unfinished business.

[PenguinHead]

I was happy with Dave Stewart's production of "In Your Dreams". Whatever the case, I would like to see her continue to explore new territory. Dave Grohl could be very interesting. I'd also like to ponder what direction that someone like Rick Rubin or Mitchell Froome could take her in. If she INSISTS on working with a past producer, what would a Nicks/Iovine reunion sound like? I would be curious.

CASE FILE OF PRODUCERS THAT STEVIE SHOULD AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE:
Rubert Hine, Thom Panunzio, Rick Nowels and Greg Ladanyi (no worry, he passed away). No offense, but I consider their work with Stevie to be representative of an artistic coma. We are currently enjoying a renaissance that I'd like to see continue.

Very astute observations and comments! You are spot on with the producers you mentioned. Even though I still enjoy Stevie's most questionable songs, her work suffered in the hands of her misguided choices of producers. Dave Stewart was a saving grace. Stevie rises to the occasion when she is with someone who understands her talent; someone who can add the element of fun and innovation. I'd be thrilled if she worked with T-Bone Burnett. I bet he would be the one to give Stevie an incredible album that would finally return her to the top of the charts.

Curious to know what you think of Sheryl Crow's work with Stevie?

[Hartbreakkid]

Not a fan of Dave G. I kind of take Courtney Love's side. Is that bad?

[mitzo]

Dallas Austin!

[Macfanforever]

I voted for Jimmy too. After what happened with RAL, I think they have some unfinished business.

Yes .I always liked Jimmy.

We know what happens I love to see Lindsey to produce but probably will be cat fights and get nothing done.Dave S was great with her.It look like the recordings went smooth as I seen on the docu.

[Macfanforever]

What that I'm puzzled about .How some other artists slap 1 to 3 albums per year and have multiple number one hits from each album ,Then you look at Stevie/Lindsey and FM and they have jack to show.

It looks like they look for too perfection to their work.

[WildHearted]

What that I'm puzzled about .How some other artists slap 1 to 3 albums per year and have multiple number one hits from each album ,Then you look at Stevie/Lindsey and FM and they have jack to show.

It looks like they look for too perfection to their work.

The people that put together 1-3 albums per year full of #1 hits also have 40 different writers contributing to their albums.

[WatchChain]

Curious to know what you think of Sheryl Crow's work with Stevie?

I think Sheryl's work with Stevie was refreshing. Stevie's career was on life support between 1989 and 1997. After suffering through offerings like "Street Angel", "Desert Angel", "Jane", and "Docklands", I was ECSTATIC to hear Sheryl's production on "If You Ever Did Believe". Overall, I was very happy with the work that followed on TISL. I love "Sorcerer" (a track that I first heard Marilyn Martin do) and "Candlebright" I was also pleased with John Shanks' production of "Planets". Then again, I'm also partial to Dave Stewart......I'm new here, but it seems most ledgies either love Dave S. or hate him. Personally, I fell in love with their partnership on "In Your Dreams".......

What are your thoughts on Sheryl Crow's work with the high priestess? I'm surprised we haven't seen much of them together lately. It seems that Stevie and Sheryl were joined at the hip from 1998--2002. I must also add that, at the end of the day, I would buy a record of Stevie Nicks snoring if that was what was produced. I absolutely adore her and find guilty pleasure in even her most questionable songs. "Children of the world, the forgotten chimpanzee..........

[elle]

i'm watching this poll and how it's developing and i'm amused as how fickle human nature is -

few months ago almost everyone here was still raving about DS and how SN should never ever record without him as a producer anymore... now he was running last in this poll, way behind even oh-so-hated LB and is finally just managing to catch up to him.

and then majority wants Grohl to be the producer even though he rarely produces and is probably not the producer behind that song he and FF did on Neve console with SN... probably produced by Butch Vig.

[bombaysaffires]

IMO Dave Stewart & Glen Ballard successfully brought Stevie the closest to the warm sonics of her early solo career (Bella Donna & Wild Heart), as well as her first 5 FM studio records.

This warm sonic production, I believe, is what fans are gravitating to favorably on 'You Can't Fix This", as well as the throwback arrangement which recalls rhythmical tangents of "Rhiannon" & "Dreams", as well as "How Still My Love', "Outside The Rain", and generally that early 80's live production sound before the production became too processed and digital sounding.


and that warm, sonic production of her early career was thanks to Jimmy Iovine. So I totally vote Jimmy. He strove to make her music its best as HER music. The others are collaborators, adding *their* musical sensibility to her lyrics.... which I don't always mind, but I think Jimmy strove to get HER concepts on tape and did so like no other (besides Lindsey in the early days)

[PenguinHead]

What are your thoughts on Sheryl Crow's work with the high priestess? I'm surprised we haven't seen much of them together lately. It seems that Stevie and Sheryl were joined at the hip from 1998--2002. I must also add that, at the end of the day, I would buy a record of Stevie Nicks snoring if that was what was produced. I absolutely adore her and find guilty pleasure in even her most questionable songs. "Children of the world, the forgotten chimpanzee..........

A lot of Stevie fans took issue with Sheryl Crow's involvement with Stevie. Some think she was trying promote herself by using Stevie, and others just didn't like her production style and felt she put too much of herself in the songs. I can see how those issues have some validity.

I became a fan of Sheryl Crow the first time I saw her perform very early in her career, as the warm up opening act for Crowded House. She's a incredibly talented singer/songwriter/producer, but she's not everyone's cup of tea. Stevie has collaborated with some really cheesy people in the span of her career, but Sheryl isn't one of them. May the chimpanzees be not forgotten and prevail!

[Christopher]

and that warm, sonic production of her early career was thanks to Jimmy Iovine. So I totally vote Jimmy. He strove to make her music its best as HER music. The others are collaborators, adding *their* musical sensibility to her lyrics.... which I don't always mind, but I think Jimmy strove to get HER concepts on tape and did so like no other (besides Lindsey in the early days)

Most records in the 70's and early 80's had that warm sound no matter who produced them, because analog recording was prevalent then before digital became the holy grail of recording & producing later on.

I realize this is a hypothetical thread question, but some reality must be present. For instance, Jimmy Iovine would never be hands on involved in producing these days (period) like he was during Stevie's 1st 3 solo records. He has a much bigger job these days as chairman of a huge record conglomerate (Interscope-Geffen-A&M), as well as other entrepreneurial interests. He pretty much delegates music producing to his stall of in house music producers & songwriters -- matching producers & songwriters with artists he deems as a fit. And as far as Dave Grohl - as some have already pointed out - he is not a in demand music producer. And he, along with the rest of the Foo's, have co-produced some of their records, but have mostly relied on heavy hitter producers on their releases. For Instance, Butch Vig soley produced their critically acclaimed 2011 "Wasting Light" record.
Lets just add a dose of reality to this conversation.

Dave Stewart & Glen Ballard were a brilliant team for Stevie on In Your Dreams.
So out of the 4 producers listed in this poll, only 2 are realistic. And I'd take Dave Stewart/Glen Ballard by a mile over Buckingham to produce the next Stevie record or Fleetwood Mac record!

[PenguinHead]

I realize this is a hypothetical thread question, but some reality must be present. For instance, Jimmy Iovine would never be hands on involved in producing these days (period)

Dave Stewart & Glen Ballard were a brilliant team for Stevie on In Your Dreams.
So out of the 4 producers listed in this poll, only 2 are realistic. And I'd take Dave Stewart/Glen Ballard by a mile over Buckingham to produce the next Stevie record or Fleetwood Mac record!

I completely agree with those comments. Lindsey should unburden himself of being the producer of the next Fleetwood Mac album. The right producer will direct them to be more cohesive and hopefully inspire them to create a great album, just as Dave Stewart did for Stevie.

[michelej1]

The people that put together 1-3 albums per year full of #1 hits also have 40 different writers contributing to their albums.

Are the people who put out 1-3 albums per year putting out good ones? Honestly, when people are too prolific they wear me out. I don't care if it's Prince or Stephen King or Sue Grafton.

It's kind of funny because I have been reading Dickens since I was a kid and I still haven't finished him. I used to have built in cabinets, but they couldn't move with me, so I got new shelves, but they aren't as spacious. And I was unpacking books and running out of shelf space and Dickens' has these 1000 page tomes I haven't even scratched yet and I was just shaking my head and thinking. "Wow. I need to let Chuck go. He has finally exhausted me." Not that IYD or SWS compare to The Old Curiousity Shop, but . . .

Michele

[elle]

I completely agree with those comments. Lindsey should unburden himself of being the producer of the next Fleetwood Mac album.

yup. and he already did, remember? Mitchell Froom.

[WatchChain]

I completely agree with those comments. Lindsey should unburden himself of being the producer of the next Fleetwood Mac album. The right producer will direct them to be more cohesive and hopefully inspire them to create a great album, just as Dave Stewart did for Stevie.

This is so true! Lindsey and his crew (Dashut, etc..) have been at the board for most of the Fleetwood Mac productions since 1977. I've always wondered what an outside producer could do for them. I realize it would be extremely difficult for Lindsey to give up control. I'd love to see a Fleetwood Mac album produced by Mitchell Fromme, T-Bone Burnett, Rick Rubin........????

[WildHearted]

Are the people who put out 1-3 albums per year putting out good ones? Honestly, when people are too prolific they wear me out. I don't care if it's Prince or Stephen King or Sue Grafton.

It's kind of funny because I have been reading Dickens since I was a kid and I still haven't finished him. I used to have built in cabinets, but they couldn't move with me, so I got new shelves, but they aren't as spacious. And I was unpacking books and running out of shelf space and Dickens' has these 1000 page tomes I haven't even scratched yet and I was just shaking my head and thinking. "Wow. I need to let Chuck go. He has finally exhausted me." Not that IYD or SWS compare to The Old Curiousity Shop, but . . .

Michele

I guess it depends on what you're definition of 'good' is. The only popular artist I can think of who puts out albums relatively rapidly is Rihanna. She constantly has #1s, but I personally find most if not all of her music insufferable.

[bombaysaffires]

Most records in the 70's and early 80's had that warm sound no matter who produced them, because analog recording was prevalent then before digital became the holy grail of recording & producing later on.



but not all of them were good, or a good reflection of the artist being produced. I still think Jimmy did the best job of capturing and refining the "Stevie-ness" of her music.

That said, I agree he wouldn't be the most realistic choice given where he's at his own career these days. But I wasn't aware we were trying to be realistic! :D

[elle]

This is so true! Lindsey and his crew (Dashut, etc..) have been at the board for most of the Fleetwood Mac productions since 1977. I've always wondered what an outside producer could do for them. I realize it would be extremely difficult for Lindsey to give up control. I'd love to see a Fleetwood Mac album produced by Mitchell Fromme, T-Bone Burnett, Rick Rubin........????

you may have your wish already half fulfilled - see my post above. if Lindsey has his way, Mitchell Froom will be the producer of the upcoming FM album. he already produced 8 songs they recorded so far.

[Christopher]

I've always wondered what an outside producer could do for them. I realize it would be extremely difficult for Lindsey to give up control. I'd love to see a Fleetwood Mac album produced by Mitchell Fromme, T-Bone Burnett, Rick Rubin........????

Well, remember that Lindsey co-produced his original GOS material (that was tacked onto SYW) with Rob Cavallo. In addition, Lindsey worked with John Shanks on WTWCT & "Peacemaker" - as I recall, Lindsey was impressed w/Shanks' work on Stevie's TISL, esp. POTU. So it's interesting that when it came to Stevie's material for SYW, Lindsey was the sole producer, enlisting no additional help, which produced uneven results imo. As I mentioned earlier in this thread, among other things, Stevie's songs sounded cold and overly treble-y, which does not flatter Stevie's mature voice. Mitchell Froom is an amazing producer, with some incredible sounding records under his belt, I look forward to his contributions at the control board.

[michelej1]

I guess it depends on what you're definition of 'good' is. The only popular artist I can think of who puts out albums relatively rapidly is Rihanna. She constantly has #1s, but I personally find most if not all of her music insufferable.

Country artists tend to get them out faster as well.

You know, instead of the rule carved in stone out of the Ten Commandments that Moses brought down from the mountain about touring every 3 years, maybe they should have had a rule about recording every three years.

Doing calculations of what was possible, I think our biggest loss was not having an album in between Mirage and Tango. Then, understanding that they needed to break up, maybe they could have come back together before 1997 and we could have gotten an album in 1994, before Chris left.

I think we were cheated of two studio albums, not counting what we aren't getting right now in 2013.

Michele

[mitzo]

Wow. I sure do not hear anything approaching "warm sonics" on BellaDonna. I hear cheap and thin stuff heavily influenced by the Heartbreakers, supremely unsuited to Stevie's voice and basically leaving her previous mystique and allure in tatters.

[BrownEyedGirl26]

I think Sheryl's work with Stevie was refreshing. Stevie's career was on life support between 1989 and 1997. After suffering through offerings like "Street Angel", "Desert Angel", "Jane", and "Docklands", I was ECSTATIC to hear Sheryl's production on "If You Ever Did Believe". Overall, I was very happy with the work that followed on TISL. I love "Sorcerer" (a track that I first heard Marilyn Martin do) and "Candlebright" I was also pleased with John Shanks' production of "Planets". Then again, I'm also partial to Dave Stewart......I'm new here, but it seems most ledgies either love Dave S. or hate him. Personally, I fell in love with their partnership on "In Your Dreams".......

What are your thoughts on Sheryl Crow's work with the high priestess? I'm surprised we haven't seen much of them together lately. It seems that Stevie and Sheryl were joined at the hip from 1998--2002. I must also add that, at the end of the day, I would buy a record of Stevie Nicks snoring if that was what was produced. I absolutely adore her and find guilty pleasure in even her most questionable songs. "Children of the world, the forgotten chimpanzee..........

Watchchain, I agree with you about this! As long as we get new material from her I'm okay with her working with anyone at this stage especially Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers!

[APerfectLie]

Not a fan of Dave G. I kind of take Courtney Love's side. Is that bad?

Same here! :) Speaking of Courtney, maybe she should produce Stevie's next album!

[bombaysaffires]

Same here! :) Speaking of Courtney, maybe she should produce Stevie's next album!

two words: train wreck. :distress:

[APerfectLie]

two words: train wreck. :distress:

Maybe in Courtney's drugged out days, but she is fairly competent sober.

[SpyNote]

Yes .I always liked Jimmy.

We know what happens I love to see Lindsey to produce but probably will be cat fights and get nothing done.Dave S was great with her.It look like the recordings went smooth as I seen on the docu.

Yeah, how well she gets along with the producer in the studio is key. There have been so many examples of producer conflicts that have ultimately affected the quality of the final product.

[TrueFaith77]

I voted Dave Stewart. Fact is: he gets 'er done.

[Jondalar]

Same here! :) Speaking of Courtney, maybe she should produce Stevie's next album!

Billy Corgan was Courtney's guru. If he can make Courtney sound good, he definitely can make Stevie sound great.

[BombaySapphire3]

Billy Corgan was Courtney's guru. If he can make Courtney sound good, he definitely can make Stevie sound great.

This could work.Billy is not as apt to let his sometimes grandiose streak take over if he is working on someone else's music and not his own.He did go up to Stevie's old place in Phoenix and noodle around with some of demos once back in the 1990s. Would be interesting to hear what they could come up with..

[Macfanforever]

I was thinking of Prince the other day,I put his name in the hat.

I always enjoyed his music.