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Originally Posted by RockawayBlind
Undeniably, Stevie is a living legend. Unfortunately, that is the case more in her mind that in the real world. There are plenty of artists who are living legends and still manage to be humble. That is not the case with her. The fact that there is a perception that she can be happy recording only with people who worship her supports my belief she thinks way too highly of herself.
Look, I'm not trying to bash Stevie. She once was an amazing rocker who could write a damn good song. But there isn't enough quality output over the years from her to warrant the adulation she gets, in my opinion. None of her subsequent solo work has lived up to Bella Donna or some of her best FM contributions.
I don't begrudge her not wanting to record with FM. MIn fact, I am quite OK with it. I just wish she would be honest about what it is that bugs her. As Michele1 said, she doesn't want to go in the studio with those guys, and that's her prerogative, as far as I am concerned. She wants to make another IYD? Go for it. I actually like the album. But don't fool yourselves. She'll make one more record with Dave Stewart and then start finding reasons why she doesn't want to work with him anymore. It seems to be a pattern.
I do agree that Lindsey and Mick shouldn't pressure her to record. Really, what's the point? In the end, if she doesn't really want to do it, the work will be mediocre. Someone seemed to blame the subpar production on her SYW songs on Lindsey, yet we all saw how stubborn she was in the documentary about how she wanted her songs to sound. I think Lindsey got his way with some, but she did with others. So we get Michael Bolton-type production values with things like Silver Girl and Running through the Garden next to edgier stuff like Smile at You. I don't blame Lindsey for that. I blame the rotten dynamic they have when recording together. And that being the case, why even bother? Each should just go do what he/she wants.
But don't put it on the fans. Don't tell the fans they have to love the songs so you can go record more. That is probably the stupidest thing she has said... and there are so many instances to choose from.
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Ok, If your not trying to bash her, then your doing a lousy job at it, lol. I think alot of current artist, think she's worthy of the admiration and want to work with her because she inspired them. Stevie has lost her mother and her young godson in a short period of time. She has been forced to face her mortality, being 65. She knows she only has a few short years left. Another chance at another "best year of her life" vs a lengthy world tour for the major bucks vs recorded a new FM album. She is just not sure what is best for her. Stevie is just too honest with her thoughts. Her doubt and fears are perfecrly normal. Maybe she should just keep it to herself, so everybody wont freak out. Stevie is just being Stevie, she is just fearful of devoting the time that it has taken in the past for the Mac to record and then the album flops. She is not going to be the one to End Fleetwood Mac...no matter what. Lets face it, there will not be a major world tour without her. Maybe something smaller with just the guys. Stevie is the key for what Lindsey and Mick want, whatever their true motive is $ for Mick, closure/reconnection of Buckingham Nicks for Lindsey. We all need to just relax and just let the chips fall where they may. Hopefully it will all work out...now that they are "finally grown up"...lol.