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Originally Posted by wolfontherun
Not the same. They (Stevie/FM) take long breaks in between, whereas a Broadway show is continuous then it ends.
Openning night jitters are a very common occurence regardless of the venue or performer. Or maybe she has slowed way down and that is ok as well. When you love someone you forgive and allow them to "slow down".
Judy Garland was supposedly a mess on stage toward the end but fans kept coming because they loved her.
I think it comes down to the fact that some people are more forgiving then others and they hold people to unrealistic standards.
I cannot imagine being 60 and hearing people saying that I should "retire" cause I am not the same "performer" I was 5, 10 , 15 years prior. If It did happen I would be sending out some real big F**k Offs.
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i've never performed in a long-running show, but i've been involved in plenty of competitions and auditions. you don't get any credit for jitters. they're supposed to be professionals.
many violinists have to stop performing if they injure their hands or get arthritis or carpal tunnel. even if they could still physically perform, they can't play to the standards they have set for themselves. why would a vocalist be any different?
and finally, i do not
love stevie nicks. i was a big fan for years, and i've given her plenty of leeway. but the love thing ... not so much.