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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC
I personally consider the Rumours deluxe versions of "Planets of the Universe" and "Think About It" as fully produced final tracks (not demos). And since they were recorded before their solo counterparts, I think they merit consideration. Plus they are vastly different from the solo versions.
Speaking of "Silver Springs," I think it's a shame that the Dance version is not up for consideration since I think it stands a good chance of winning the whole shooting match while the original... not so much. Perhaps an exception should be made in this one instance.
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Originally Posted by aleuzzi
I agree on Silver Springs. The Dance version is, in many ways, THE version of that song. Yes, it almost made it on to Rumours but the song itself did not come into its own until 1997 when it served as the centerpiece of the reunion tour.
Don't know what to think about Planets and Think About it. Yes, both of those "roughs" are pretty darn close to being album worthy, IMO. But both of these songs became solo vehicles in ways that surpass the originals just as the 1997 Silver Springs does its counterpart.
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As far as "Silver Springs" goes, we can do a 1 day poll pitting both versions against each other, with the winning version moving on to the Favorite Stevie "extra" song poll. Like a "Thanksgiving Day Battle of Silver Springs" poll.
As far as "Planet of the Universe" and "Think About It" I wouldn't mind counting them for Stevie, but Lindsey had a few similiar song/demos that were on a deluxe edition of Rumours and Tusk, and those became ineligible.