Which version of "Bleed to Love Her" is better?

[WalkAThinLine.]

Of the four new songs on The Dance, "Bleed to Love Her" has always been my favorite. I was pleasantly surprised when a different mix later appeared on Say You Will. Both recordings are terrific, so I'm curious which is the preferred version.

[Street_Dreamer]

The Dance version and it's not particularly close for me. Maybe it's because I heard it first but it sounds so much better than the album version.

[HomerMcvie]

The Dance. It's more organic and cyclical.

[michelej1]

I was not happy with seeing BTLH or SYHA again. Remember we also had that special Best Buy release.

[BLY]

I like them both but the Dance version has a bit more of an edge to it.

[Villavic]

Originally Posted by WalkAThinLine.

Of the four new songs on The Dance, "Bleed to Love Her" has always been my favorite.

I voted for The Dance, too. And with Sweet Girl, both are my faves of the 4 new songs.

The SYW version is good, but I am with those who think it shouldn't be included. Maybe as a bonus in the Deluxe edition, that had been better.

[jbrownsjr]

The Dance version sparkles. SYW is a mess.

[WalkAThinLine.]

I probably prefer the afrobeat production of the Say You Will version more. Lenny Castro's conga playing on The Dance version is perfectly serviceable, but I absolutely adore Mick's percussion playing on the Say You Will recording, particularly the use of the talking drum. The vocal mix on the 2003 studio version is also superior in my opinion as Stevie's parts are far less obtrusive and blend nicely with the other voices. Christine is also far more prominent on the Say You Will recording, which is a huge plus. I also like the effect that Lindsey used on the ending guitar solo. I'm pretty sure it's a volume pedal with an envelope applied to the signal.

[soul_drifter333]

Neither. Easily one of Lindsey worst songs. I think it was included hoping fans would think it was about Stevie and stir all the old Rumours drama that made them so successful. Unless it was written in the 70's, I doubt it was about Stevie, but some fans will disagree. I especially don't like the guitar on the Dance version.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by soul_drifter333

Neither. Easily one of Lindsey worst songs. I think it was included hoping fans would think it was about Stevie and stir all the old Rumours drama that made them so successful. Unless it was written in the 70's, I doubt it was about Stevie, but some fans will disagree. I especially don't like the guitar on the Dance version.

I wasn't crazy about either version to be honest. I do like the Dance better. I think it's a bit over-rated.

Sweet Girl was my favorite new song from the Dance. It has melody and really nice moments.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

I wasn't crazy about either version to be honest. I do like the Dance better. I think it's a bit over-rated.

Sweet Girl was my favorite new song from the Dance. It has melody and really nice moments.

I loved all the new songs for The Dance. Seriously, I thought all of them worked really well. And Stevie’s demo for “Sweet Girl” is great.

But my favorite from that set of new songs is “Temporary One.” It seems most dialed in to the then contemporary pop music scene and has a killer bass line. Love Christine’s voice on the verses, too.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

The Dance. It's more organic and cyclical.

It’s more “profound”—“isn’t that weird?”

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

It’s more “profound”—“isn’t that weird?”

We've truly followed the dorkiest band ever...

Is it too late to ask for a refund?

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

I loved all the new songs for The Dance. Seriously, I thought all of them worked really well. And Stevie’s demo for “Sweet Girl” is great.

But my favorite from that set of new songs is “Temporary One.” It seems most dialed in to the then contemporary pop music scene and has a killer bass line. Love Christine’s voice on the verses, too.

Plus, it was before the first love song had ever been sung.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

Plus, it was before the first love song had ever been sung.

So long ago, when the moon was young..