"Blue Water" pre-view [Archive]

BlueDenimLamp

09-09-2014, 02:40 PM

jkmaletic

09-09-2014, 02:44 PM

Pretty.
She sounds like the younger version of herself in this clip. I like it. :thumbsup:

BlueLight

09-09-2014, 02:45 PM

Her voice sounds great! But I hope we get some of the girls' vocals layers in at some point ;)

sorcerer999

09-09-2014, 02:48 PM

WOW! Same exact key as the demo. HER VOICE SOUNDS AMAZING!!! Definitely the best vocal performance from the 10 second snippets thus far. She sounds so young here!

Also to note that the piano chords are the exact same as the demo.

I doubt they will do the same thing they did with "Lady", though. Dollars to doughnuts that there will be more instrumentation (and possibly strings) enter the equation later on in the song.

...at least, I HOPE they do! ;)

So excited!!!

Her voice sounds great! But I hope we get some of the girls' vocals layers in at some point ;)

Agreed! We need those layered harmonies here!

mitzo

09-09-2014, 02:50 PM

The vocal is sweeter than what we have been getting. I hope there are harmonies and much more instrumentation in the arrangement than what we hear in this clip.

Nickingham

09-09-2014, 02:55 PM

Thank you for posting the clip!

This sounds great so far! She's using her soft voice which I like sometimes. It helps bring out a feeling and sets the mood, depending on the song.
I wonder if there is going to be any harmonizing in this. Will have to wait and see.

louielouie2000

09-09-2014, 03:10 PM

ViscountViktor

09-09-2014, 03:13 PM

Her vocal reminds me of Storms.

Which is good!:lol:

Can't wait for this album!:blob1:

WildHearted

09-09-2014, 04:04 PM

Her voice sounds pleasantly "loose" in this clip. I like it.

HoursAndHours

09-09-2014, 04:07 PM

Her voice is really soft in this. I'm glad we only have 3 more weeks until the vinyl - I really can't wait to hear the full versions of the songs.

FM77

09-09-2014, 04:08 PM

I like the vocal reverb they had on the demo though...

DauphineMarie

09-09-2014, 04:12 PM

Wow wow wow this is gorgeous, this is the Stevie I fell in love with. My only hope is the harmonies are kept in tact, which I'm sure they will.

sorcerer999

09-09-2014, 04:57 PM

Wow wow wow this is gorgeous, this is the Stevie I fell in love with. My only hope is the harmonies are kept in tact, which I'm sure they will.

Yeah I think they will be. This snippet sounds like the beginning of the demo... The girls don't even come in until the "I sit not in flight..." part. Or is it "I sit out at night"? That lyric has always been a major mystery to me. I guess we will finally find out once we get the words in the liner notes.

Machu

09-09-2014, 04:58 PM

I love it.

Christopher

09-09-2014, 05:21 PM

I like the vocal reverb they had on the demo though...
I agree. Her voice does sound pretty good. But that reverb added that dramatic feel.
I think this will be another bare bones piano piece, but with background vocals with the girls or with herself, I guessing the strings will appear on "She Loves Him Still" in place of the programmed synth strings on the RAL outtake. I can also see some light strings on If You Were My Love.

I was hoping for more subtle atmosphere to elevate the demo, which I know is a fan favorite, but it's never been at the top of my list, so I was hoping for some augmented arrangement with some strings, tight background, something a little more, just subtle. But guessing from this clip, sounds as if they have (once again) followed the demo verbatim. For me, this is my least favorite clip. No wonder this record was recorded in record time. They only had to arrange about 3-4 songs entirely.

vivfox

09-09-2014, 06:44 PM

I am very pleased with her vocal on this song and pleased with the music also. YES!!!!

StreetAngel86

09-09-2014, 06:54 PM

I doubt they will do the same thing they did with "Lady", though. Dollars to doughnuts that there will be more instrumentation (and possibly strings) enter the equation later on in the song.

...at least, I HOPE they do! ;)

Agreed! We need those layered harmonies here!

there BETTER be STRINGS :eek:
:lol: nah i don't care if it's plain and bare.

this is so beautiful as is
it sounds just like the demo
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah so excited

WatchChain

09-09-2014, 07:22 PM

I LOVE IT !!!! :nod:

blinker12

09-09-2014, 07:26 PM

Now that's what I'm talking about! She's using her indoor voice. ;)

gldstwmn

09-09-2014, 08:34 PM

bombaysaffires

09-09-2014, 08:35 PM

wow, clearly I am wayyy in the minority but I found her voice to be a bit strained, like trying too hard to recapture how she sounded years ago. :shrug:

gldstwmn

09-09-2014, 08:36 PM

WOW! Same exact key as the demo. HER VOICE SOUNDS AMAZING!!! Definitely the best vocal performance from the 10 second snippets thus far. She sounds so young here!

Also to note that the piano chords are the exact same as the demo.

I doubt they will do the same thing they did with "Lady", though. Dollars to doughnuts that there will be more instrumentation (and possibly strings) enter the equation later on in the song.

...at least, I HOPE they do! ;)

So excited!!!

Agreed! We need those layered harmonies here!

Don't worry. I have a feeling they'll show up. :nod:

mitzo

09-09-2014, 08:40 PM

Now that's what I'm talking about! She's using her indoor voice. ;)

Yes no more bellowing.

sorcerer999

09-09-2014, 09:00 PM

wow, clearly I am wayyy in the minority but I found her voice to be a bit strained

??? Huh??? Strained??? Where?

louielouie2000

09-09-2014, 09:20 PM

I like the vocal reverb they had on the demo though...

It's interesting how Stevie's given us hardcore fans exactly what we've been wishing for for decades- a minimally produced album recorded extremely quickly; and it seems many folks aren't liking the raw, unfiltered product. :lol:

I agree Stevie's songs do need a certain amount of reverb & vocal layering for proper atmosphere to them, though.

Now that's what I'm talking about! She's using her indoor voice. ;)

Right? I understand why she has to do the shriek-shout on the road, but there's no need for it in the studio.

Lisa W

09-09-2014, 09:34 PM

Like everyone else has brought up, it was the double harmonies that really made this song poignant. I hope they make an appearance later in the song.

I do love the fact they used a tack piano like the original, though. Stevie's voice is also remarkably unstrained, which is nice to finally hear.
I agree with both points you make. I can't wait to hear the harmonies and the tack piano was always an important feature for me. Each clip I hear makes me more impatient to hear the full album!

bombaysaffires

09-09-2014, 09:48 PM

??? Huh??? Strained??? Where?

not strained in terms of volume, strained in terms of making the notes, or singing the song in as high a key as the original. She is more comfortable in a lower key these days but is working to reach the original, higher key.

Again, you may not notice, and that's fine. I'm just saying it jumped out at me, so I'm curious to hear the whole song when we get it and see how it sounds.

Listening yet again I hear it most noticeably at the end of each line… the words water/wait/come/water. Especially on wait and come. Again, YMMV.

sorcerer999

09-09-2014, 09:58 PM

It's interesting how Stevie's given us hardcore fans exactly what we've been wishing for for decades- a minimally produced album recorded extremely quickly; and it seems many folks aren't liking the raw, unfiltered product. :lol:
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Agreed. You would think it would be the opposite, right? I for one am loving all of these snippets. In fact, i'm loving everything we've heard so far. I'm probably more excited about this project than I have been for any previous album of hers.

Today, A good friend of mine noted that Stevie should seriously consider recording all future projects this way. That this "organic" approach really seems to suit her. I agree, wholeheartedly!!!

On Ice

09-09-2014, 10:10 PM

I think the vocal is exquisite and reminds me a bit of the road weariness she captured so perfectly in Storms way back when changes began happening to her voice with each outing. This shows that her softer voice still sounds amazing and she can sing like it's 1979 when she puts her mind to it. She has truly produced what so many of us have wanted for a long time and has chosen some of her best material to showcase the treasures in her vault. So excited and can't wait to listen to the vinyl version on one satisfying listen. :nod:

Christopher

09-09-2014, 10:16 PM

It's interesting how Stevie's given us hardcore fans exactly what we've been wishing for for decades- a minimally produced album recorded extremely quickly; and it seems many folks aren't liking the raw, unfiltered product. :lol:

I agree Stevie's songs do need a certain amount of reverb & vocal layering for proper atmosphere to them, though.

Well, to be fair, nobody will be able to fully critique the album until we hear all the songs and album as a whole. So basing any opinion on just a 15 secound clip is just guess work, and anticipation about what our individual expectations are. I don't really believe anyone wants an overproduced record ala TISL. IYD, imo, was not over-produced, maybe a little polished here & there, but not at all cluttered. Overall IYD was a well constructed & solidly produced body of work.

I'm anticipating that we are finally getting a Stevie solo record stripped down, perhaps somwhat similar to "Bella Donna", or even parts of "Street Angel"-production-wise. But probably we'll be getting her most bare record ever.
I have grown to love "The Dealer." And I loved "Lady" straightaway. In fact, I've grown to love the current "Dealer" over any of the BD outtakes. And "Lady" is superb in my opinion. Before it was just a sweet litlle song. But Stevie current performance & mature voice take it places it never went before! That's a song that simply doesn't need additional production. It's her torch song. Her voice, alone, with just a simple piano track is perfection. And her singing is so impassioned, and sage enough to not need anything to detract from that.

When you hear some calling out for a little more ambiance, or atmosphere on certain clips, don't mistake that for wanting over-production. Just a little nuance. A subtle string arrangement, or a backing vocal. I think most of us are loving the raw, unfiltered, feeling coming through the two songs we've gotten, as well as the clips (so far.) Stevie always did say that even her closet friends and assosiates would always ask to hear the demos after she fully recorded a song (either with FM or Solo) and they always preferred her demo. I think that was her goal & will be her ultimate achievement on 24 Karat Gold. To stay as true to the demos as possible, with a few exceptions.

PenguinHead

09-09-2014, 10:59 PM

I agree. Her voice does sound pretty good. But that reverb added that dramatic feel.
I think this will be another bare bones piano piece, but with background vocals with the girls or with herself, I guessing the strings will appear on "She Loves Him Still" in place of the programmed synth strings on the RAL outtake. I can also see some light strings on If You Were My Love.

I was hoping for more subtle atmosphere to elevate the demo, which I know is a fan favorite, but it's never been at the top of my list, so I was hoping for some augmented arrangement with some strings, tight background, something a little more, just subtle. But guessing from this clip, sounds as if they have (once again) followed the demo verbatim. For me, this is my least favorite clip. No wonder this record was recorded in record time. They only had to arrange about 3-4 songs entirely.

You've talked yourself into disappointment; dismissing this song and the album based on a snippet? You should take a breath and let your judgement/expectations stand until you hear the entire album. In a few days, weeks, months, and years, your perspective can change.

bombaysaffires

09-09-2014, 11:32 PM

Well, to be fair, nobody will be able to fully critique the album until we hear all the songs and album as a whole. So basing any opinion on just a 15 secound clip is just guess work, and anticipation about what our individual expectations are. I don't really believe anyone wants an overproduced record ala TISL. IYD, imo, was not over-produced, maybe a little polished here & there, but not at all cluttered. Overall IYD was a well constructed & solidly produced body of work.

I'm anticipating that we are finally getting a Stevie solo record stripped down, perhaps somwhat similar to "Bella Donna", or even parts of "Street Angel"-production-wise. But probably we'll be getting her most bare record ever.
I have grown to love "The Dealer." And I loved "Lady" straightaway. In fact, I've grown to love the current "Dealer" over any of the BD outtakes. And "Lady" is superb in my opinion. Before it was just a sweet litlle song. But Stevie current performance & mature voice take it places it never went before! That's a song that simply doesn't need additional production. It's her torch song. Her voice, alone, with just a simple piano track is perfection. And her singing is so impassioned, and sage enough to not need anything to detract from that.

When you hear some calling out for a little more ambiance, or atmosphere on certain clips, don't mistake that for wanting over-production. Just a little nuance. A subtle string arrangement, or a backing vocal. I think most of us are loving the raw, unfiltered, feeling coming through the two songs we've gotten, as well as the clips (so far.) Stevie always did say that even her closet friends and assosiates would always ask to hear the demos after she fully recorded a song (either with FM or Solo) and they always preferred her demo. I think that was her goal & will be her ultimate achievement on 24 Karat Gold. To stay as true to the demos as possible, with a few exceptions.

I agree with this. I am a little surprised though at how little echo or reverb there is on her vocals in all her work with Dave. It was such a hallmark to a lot of her previous work, and on some songs it really did enhance the song-- it nicely complemented the sparseness of certain songs (the Blue Water demo, Forest of the Black Roses to name two). Maybe someone can think of one I am missing, but I don't think Dave has used it on any song he's produced for her.

sorcerer999

09-09-2014, 11:37 PM

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I agree with this. I am a little surprised though at how little echo or reverb there is on her vocals in all her work with Dave. Maybe someone can think of one I am missing, but I don't think Dave has used it on any song he's produced for her.

"Moonlight" is overflowing with echo and reverb! Did you forget about that one? ;)

bombaysaffires

09-10-2014, 12:30 AM

"Moonlight" is overflowing with echo and reverb! Did you forget about that one? ;)

:eek:

Other than the very beginning, I hear more layering on Moonlight than echo. I honestly just don't hear it like on stuff like Bella Donna, Kind of Woman, Outside the Rain or many of her demos. :shrug:

sue

09-10-2014, 04:28 AM

Well I said I would listen to this snippet, (still not listening to others)
I seriously like this song, I love her voice it sounds mellow and soft, with just a glimpse of her younger voice.
Not a hint of being strident or shouty. Yep I love it.

MoonSister75

09-10-2014, 07:08 AM

I like it... It's got a lot to live up to, as I love, love, love the demo so much. We can't yet hear the harmonies, which really make this song so special, and it's difficult to imagine the final result from a 10 second clip. I'm very much looking forward to hearing the whole song.

I have ended up preferring the new version of The Dealer, which really surprised me. I'm wondering if the same thing will happen with Blue Water?

TheWILDheart

09-10-2014, 08:44 AM

louielouie2000

09-10-2014, 09:55 AM

This is the only preview from the album that I'm excited about.

"Lady" I like, but she shouts the whole second half of the song instead of singing it. I was never mad on "The Dealer" demo anyway, but her nasally vocal has really put me off.

First time I've ever not been freaking out over a Stevie release in my entire life.

Yeah, the shouting is my least favorite thing about modern Stevie. She's utterly lost all nuance & her signature beautiful tone because of it. She often credits her vocal coach as the savior of the universe... I just want to shake this person, though. :laugh:

I have to say I've transitioned back into being more nervous than excited. I really, really love about half of what I'm hearing, but the other half is as bad as the other is good. It almost makes me wonder if we're getting another Street Angel. That album was so maddening because half of it's material was as strong as anything Stevie had recorded- the other was absolutely the worst.

TheWILDheart

09-10-2014, 10:01 AM

It almost makes me wonder if we're getting another Street Angel. That album was so maddening because half of it's material was as strong as anything Stevie had recorded- the other was absolutely the worst.

Not to get into a SA discussion, but the strong moments on that album are currently greatly outweighing anything I've heard of 24KG so far.

Christopher

09-10-2014, 10:03 AM

You've talked yourself into disappointment; dismissing this song and the album based on a snippet? You should take a breath and let your judgement/expectations stand until you hear the entire album. In a few days, weeks, months, and years, your perspective can change.

Perhaps you're reading too much into my post? Or haven't read my other posts regarding 24 Karat Gold. I am really looking forward to this record. Probably moreso than I was for IYD. I think it's going to be really special. But as you well know, everyone has their favorite demos, and "Blue Water" was never in my top 30 demos/outtakes. So essentially I was trying to express that I want to like this song more than the demo, which is nice, but imo, I feel Stevie has many more beautiful piano demos still in the vault than BW. I hope the entire new version proves me wrong & I love it, not just like it.

Jondalar

09-10-2014, 10:52 AM

Yeah, the shouting is my least favorite thing about modern Stevie. She's utterly lost all nuance & her signature beautiful tone because of it. She often credits her vocal coach as the savior of the universe... I just want to shake this person, though. :laugh:

I have to say I've transitioned back into being more nervous than excited. I really, really love about half of what I'm hearing, but the other half is as bad as the other is good. It almost makes me wonder if we're getting another Street Angel. That album was so maddening because half of it's material was as strong as anything Stevie had recorded- the other was absolutely the worst.

Nothing on SA was as strong as Stevie ever recorded. Already the Dealer and Lady are better than anything on that album.

Johnny Stew

09-10-2014, 10:54 AM

I have to say I've transitioned back into being more nervous than excited. I really, really love about half of what I'm hearing, but the other half is as bad as the other is good.

The only song I have trepidation over, is "Mabel Normand." The clip sounds fantastic and very promising, but the original demo is a schizophrenic mess. So I'm nervous about how true they may have stayed lyrically to that demo.

I'm really happy with everything else we've heard so far, and the songs -- as well as Stevie's voice -- sound pretty much exactly the way I'd hoped they would.

Christopher

09-10-2014, 12:19 PM

Nothing on SA was as strong as Stevie ever recorded. Already the Dealer and Lady are better than anything on that album.

I have to agree with this. And it bodes well for the remaining 14 songs. I haven't heard any clip I dislike, though Carousel was a WTF surprise pick.
Even though I like SA, I have to admit she wasn't at her finest during OSOTM through SA eras. That period was Stevie's low point, professionally & personally. But she survived and prevailed. The klono years were much more detrimental to Stevies writing & craetivity than the cocaine years by a mile!

Jondalar

09-10-2014, 01:30 PM

The only song I have trepidation over, is "Mabel Normand." The clip sounds fantastic and very promising, but the original demo is a schizophrenic mess. So I'm nervous about how true they may have stayed lyrically to that demo.

I'm really happy with everything else we've heard so far, and the songs -- as well as Stevie's voice -- sound pretty much exactly the way I'd hoped they would.

Totally agree with you. The vocal is excellent but if she kept those lyrics it is a total embarrassment.

PenguinHead

09-10-2014, 03:16 PM

Perhaps you're reading too much into my post? Or haven't read my other posts regarding 24 Karat Gold. I am really looking forward to this record. Probably moreso than I was for IYD. I think it's going to be really special. But as you well know, everyone has their favorite demos, and "Blue Water" was never in my top 30 demos/outtakes. So essentially I was trying to express that I want to like this song more than the demo, which is nice, but imo, I feel Stevie has many more beautiful piano demos still in the vault than BW. I hope the entire new version proves me wrong & I love it, not just like it.

I hope there is some love! I'll look forward to your assessment of it. It will be interesting to read everyone's initial reaction to every song. In the immortally redundant words of Stevie, "Do you always trust your first initial feelings?"'

tabruns

09-11-2014, 12:04 AM

Nothing on SA was as strong as Stevie ever recorded. Already the Dealer and Lady are better than anything on that album.

I agree. SA was by far Stevie's weakest album.

PenguinHead

09-11-2014, 01:22 AM

I am very pleased with her vocal on this song and pleased with the music also. YES!!!!

Hi Viv! I'm pleased to know you're pleased;I'm pleased too! It's a very pleasing time to be a Stevie fan. She must be pleased too, and that pleases me!

What pleases me more is that I was able to obtain much better seats for Fleetwood Mac's performance in Portland . 4th row center! Sheer luck!:]

PenguinHead

09-11-2014, 01:27 AM

I agree. SA was by far Stevie's weakest album.

Well that is the general consensus, and Stevie will agree. I still enjoy it for what it is, despite it's low rank.

TheWILDheart

09-11-2014, 05:28 AM

I agree. SA was by far Stevie's weakest album.

OSOTM is, for me, her weakest album. I love me some SA.

Although 24KG is deffo coming across as the weakest, based on what we know so far. It's an album of songs that didn't fit anywhere that Stevie didn't have anything else to do with. It's also a complete rush job with poor vocals and dated production choices. A complete contrast to IYD.

PenguinHead

09-11-2014, 06:38 AM

OSOTM is, for me, her weakest album. I love me some SA.

Although 24KG is deffo coming across as the weakest, based on what we know so far. It's an album of songs that didn't fit anywhere that Stevie didn't have anything else to do with. It's also a complete rush job with poor vocals and dated production choices. A complete contrast to IYD.

That's one way to look at it, But we haven't really heard enough to make a genuine assessment. I find it refreshing that she's taken a different approach.Who says albums have to be made the same way, all the time? Prolific artists always have loose ends; work that is left undone or things that never found a place. That doesn't reflect at all on the viability of the material.

The album will be a polarizing work between fans -- some will love it, some will not. Over time, opinions may change. That it what art is all about. It will spark a reaction. The thing an artist doesn't want is indifference. Contrast is good.

Feather Blade

09-11-2014, 07:40 AM

Hi Viv! I'm pleased to know you're pleased;I'm pleased too! It's a very pleasing time to be a Stevie fan. She must be pleased too, and that pleases me!

What pleases me more is that I was able to obtain much better seats for Fleetwood Mac's performance in Portland . 4th row center! Sheer luck!:]

That's great! Did you go through the secondary market? (Stubhub etc.) I'm still crossing my fingers that they will add a date/venue that is closer to me so I can go.

BlueLight

09-11-2014, 08:27 AM

OSOTM is, for me, her weakest album. I love me some SA.

Although 24KG is deffo coming across as the weakest, based on what we know so far. It's an album of songs that didn't fit anywhere that Stevie didn't have anything else to do with. It's also a complete rush job with poor vocals and dated production choices. A complete contrast to IYD.

I find your perspective so interesting! From what I've heard so far, and based on the tracklist, I am beyond thrilled with how this album is shaping up, and think that it's on track to become one of her finest albums. The production choices actually sound fresh and crisp to me, with a great blend of musical styles. Her vocals are strong, and for the first time in a while, I'm really hearing the textures and nuances of her voice come through.

SA, on the other hand, is in a completely different league for me. For many years it was unlistenable. More recently I've grown to appreciate a handful of songs, but I still view it as a dull, sometimes painful album to hear. :shrug:

HoursAndHours

09-11-2014, 11:31 AM

Although 24KG is deffo coming across as the weakest, based on what we know so far. It's an album of songs that didn't fit anywhere that Stevie didn't have anything else to do with. It's also a complete rush job with poor vocals and dated production choices. A complete contrast to IYD.

If that's the case, I sorta hope that any songs she records from now on are "rush jobs with poor vocals and dated production choices." I think the two songs we have are easily better than most of her catalog since The Wild Heart, and generally on par with that record. :shrug:

gypsy333

09-11-2014, 12:12 PM

How can you judge a whole album before it is released by the tiny song snippets we have heard? It seems like there is alot more industry talk and press about 24K than there was for IN YOUR DREAMS...I am looking forward to hearing each song in it's entirety...and the entire album!

sorcerer999

09-11-2014, 12:26 PM

Can we get back to the topic of this thread, which is the "Blue Water" snippet...and take discussions about judging the album as a whole to the 24KG thread? Thanks.

BombaySapphire3

09-11-2014, 03:33 PM

Love the vocal on this snippet but this is one where I really need to hear more..like the harmonies and hopefully some strings IMO this song needs some enhanced production .What worked for Lady may not necessarily work for Blue Water.

Macfanforever

09-11-2014, 04:20 PM

BlueLight

09-11-2014, 04:31 PM

I've said that I was not going to listen to the clips but Blue Water was temping .

Nah.I wait until I get my copies.Thats if it does not get canceled.

I forgot.Which album Blue Water supposed too go on.

I believe it was written in 1976/77, when Stevie vacationed in Hawaii during the recording of Rumours. Not sure whether it was ever officially considered for an album, which if it wasn't, that's a tragedy.

Macfanforever

09-11-2014, 04:47 PM

Jondalar

09-11-2014, 05:08 PM

Blue Water is a nice little song. I like it's straightforwardness. I hope they keep the harmonies.

sorcerer999

09-11-2014, 05:11 PM

I believe it was written in 1976/77, when Stevie vacationed in Hawaii during the recording of Rumours. Not sure whether it was ever officially considered for an album, which if it wasn't, that's a tragedy.

Actually, they were right in the middle of TOURING & promoting "Rumours" when this song was written. Sharon Celani has stated, in several interviews, that on the night she met Stevie in late 1977, she arranged to have a piano delivered to Stevie's Beachhouse in Lahaina. The song was written that night and Stevie was prompted to ask Sharon if she would be her background singer someday if she ever produced a solo record. No brainer for Sharon, i'm assuming.

The demo came from a master reel labeled "Film Score" from 1978 so I guess we can assume that the demo was recorded a year later with both Sharon and Lori. A lot of people thought that this was one of the "Rhiannon" songs since the other songs on this master reel include "Rhiannon", "Forsaken Love" and I think "Maker Of Birds".

Anyway, this is the only demo that exists of this song (or at least the only version that the hard-core fans know of) and I've never heard her mention it being considered for any other project. I fell in love with it MANY, many years ago and am overjoyed that it is finally going to see the light of day!

WatchChain

09-11-2014, 05:43 PM

This is the only preview from the album that I'm excited about.

"Lady" I like, but she shouts the whole second half of the song instead of singing it. I was never mad on "The Dealer" demo anyway, but her nasally vocal has really put me off.

First time I've ever not been freaking out over a Stevie release in my entire life.

I can certainly understand your concern. I'm not crazy about "The Dealer", and I'm not feeling some of the snippets. But, to be fair, I can't judge an entire album based on snippets. Thus, I will hold out until October. I do LOVE the "Blue Water" snippet. Plus, we haven't heard "Watch Chain" and "Cathouse". So, let's be patient. I just hope that 24 Karat doesn't suffer from the rushed job syndrome. Especially considering that I think "In Your Dreams" to be her best record since "Bella Donna"----it was a true classic!!

BlueLight

09-12-2014, 01:08 AM

Actually, they were right in the middle of TOURING & promoting "Rumours" when this song was written. Sharon Celani has stated, in several interviews, that on the night she met Stevie in late 1977, she arranged to have a piano delivered to Stevie's Beachhouse in Lahaina. The song was written that night and Stevie was prompted to ask Sharon if she would be her background singer someday if she ever produced a solo record. No brainer for Sharon, i'm assuming.

The demo came from a master reel labeled "Film Score" from 1978 so I guess we can assume that the demo was recorded a year later with both Sharon and Lori. A lot of people thought that this was one of the "Rhiannon" songs since the other songs on this master reel include "Rhiannon", "Forsaken Love" and I think "Maker Of Birds".

Anyway, this is the only demo that exists of this song (or at least the only version that the hard-core fans know of) and I've never heard her mention it being considered for any other project. I fell in love with it MANY, many years ago and am overjoyed that it is finally going to see the light of day!

Thanks for this info! I always thought it was pre-Rumours! I assume this was a different trip than the one Stevie and Christine took during the recording of the album?