Originally Posted by svnwndrs (Post 1173583)

Does anyone else know or like this song? It was recorded by Belinda Carlisle for her 1989 album "Runaway Horses" which was produced by none other than the brilliant Rick Nowels, whom as many know is a longtime friend and colleague of Stevie's. I could totally hear Stevie rockin this song. It was also written by Sandy Stewart if I'm not mistaken...

It would be awesome if there was a chance in the future we would come across some sort of outtake recording of Stevie singing it!

Originally Posted by svnwndrs (Post 1173590)

Not that I'm aware of. I was just saying that it would be really cool if an outtake of her singing it would be unearthed one day. I could definitely picture Stevie doing a version. But I guess we all have dreams of what we wish she would record

Originally Posted by PenguinHead (Post 1173617)

While her cover songs are interesting, revealing her eclectic taste, I prefer her self-penned songs.

That said, I wish she didn't pass on 'These Dreams," which was a massive hit for Heart. Bernie Taupin (Elton John's immensely talented lyricist ) wrote it with Stevie in mind.

Originally Posted by Macfan4life (Post 1173622)

I'm glad she passed on These Dreams. The lyrics are corny and cheezy when you read them and I can see why Stevie passed on the song. Plus it would have sounded like she was trying to capitalize on her trademark Dreams.
Nancy Wilson really knocked the ball out of the park on These Dreams. Few could have captured and performed that song the way Nancy did. Stevie's voice was raw and I think the song would not have been a hit with Stevie. Nancy sings the song with a broad and strong voice.
I also wish she would have passed on Talk to me and about 5 others on RAL and stuck to her RAL demos.

Originally Posted by Macfan4life (Post 1173626)

I could never imagine Stevie singing anything like:

"I search for the time on a watch with no hands"
"I walk without a cut through a stained glass wall"
"The candle in my grip and words that have no form are falling from my lips"

LMAO Hearing that in her raspy 1985 voice would have been funny. Its the most UN-Stevie song ever. People freak out over the word Laundromat in another song that was written for her. This is much more silly. But maybe she could have done a version of Safety Dance. It was the 80's after all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjPau5QYtYs


Seriously... Stevie needs to stick to her poetry and rock n roll. The endless clichés make it too cheezy for Stevie to sing.

Originally Posted by Macfan4life (Post 1173626)

I could never imagine Stevie singing anything like:

"I search for the time on a watch with no hands"
"I walk without a cut through a stained glass wall"
"The candle in my grip and words that have no form are falling from my lips"




Seriously... Stevie needs to stick to her poetry and rock n roll. The endless clichés make it too cheezy for Stevie to sing.

Originally Posted by Macfan4life (Post 1173638)

This is a great thread. I forget sometimes there are the Stevie fans that love the pop or "commercial" side. So I enjoy reading those comments.
I don't think Stevie has ever written a silly song. Even a song like Welcome to the room sara is one of my least favorites. Its not great lyrically or musically. But hardly a silly song and written about one of the most traumatic experiences in her life.
IMHO RAL has way TOO many pop commercial songs that were btrought to Stevie. The last thing RAL needed was another sappy commercial song. I wish Running through the Garden and Mirror Mirror took the place of Talk To Me and Some become Strangers.

I think Stevie is one of the best songwriters in rock. Her poetry really works when the right person is behind the arrangements. She has such a catalog of songs I hate when they bring her some crappy pop song.

But its cool. I understand and appreciate some fans love songs like Talk To Me, Everyday, Cry Wolf, etc.

Originally Posted by Macfan4life (Post 1173638)

The last thing RAL needed was another sappy commercial song. I wish Running through the Garden and Mirror Mirror took the place of Talk To Me and Some become Strangers.

I think Stevie is one of the best songwriters in rock. Her poetry really works when the right person is behind the arrangements.

Originally Posted by Macfan4life (Post 1173622)

I'm glad she passed on These Dreams. The lyrics are corny and cheezy when you read them and I can see why Stevie passed on the song. Plus it would have sounded like she was trying to capitalize on her trademark Dreams.
Nancy Wilson really knocked the ball out of the park on These Dreams. Few could have captured and performed that song the way Nancy did. Stevie's voice was raw and I think the song would not have been a hit with Stevie. Nancy sings the song with a broad and strong voice.
I also wish she would have passed on Talk to me and about 5 others on RAL and stuck to her RAL demos.