The 'TISL' version of "Planets Of The Universe" (well, more specifically, the extended album version found on the maxi-single) is definitely another feather in Stevie's cap.
The old demo that's circulated a million times, is pretty and moving, but the 'TISL' version kicks you in the pants.
It has a lot of oomph and energy, and John Shanks did a brilliant job on the production.
If Stevie does another solo album while the guys in FM take time off to spend with their families, I think she should hire Shanks to produce the entire album.
So far he's my second favorite of Stevie's producers.
As for the Grammy... I do have to say I agree that perhaps "Fall From Grace" would have been a better candidate for best rock vocal performance.
It's more of a show-off piece than "Planets."
Still, I'm sure it felt good for Stevie that yet another one of her songs that Fleetwood Mac discarded, or passed over, was eventually nominated for a Grammy.
