Stevie's article on Tom

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

Does anyone else find it a little unlikely that Stevie would use an expression like "swamp dog"?

I don't think it's unlikely, but I was surprised by it and thought it fitting for Tom's flat vocal on one hand. Without a musical context, I think it's a good description in that it puts me in mind of yowling. Tom's voice does that and I don't mean that in a perjorative sense either, though I realize it's a description that is not entirely flattering to Petty.

From a musically historical perspective, I think it generally refers to someone who sounds more soulful than Tom does, though. Maybe that's what Stevie was going for.

Michele

[studyinscarlet]

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

Does anyone else find it a little unlikely that Stevie would use an expression like "swamp dog"?

I find 'cahoot's funnier.

[mitzo]

IMO the day Stevie linked up with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is the day her music started to go south. So sad.

[sorcerer999]

Oh, good Lord! Wasn't this supposed to be about Tom? Leave it to Stevie to turn it around and make it all about HER! :P

[Richard B]

I wrote a song about him I've never recorded, but I will someday. It goes, "Sometimes he's my best friend, even when he's not around."

What's this? Has this surfaced as a demo? Or did she really mean "I've never recorded..."?

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by sorcerer999

Oh, good Lord! Wasn't this supposed to be about Tom? Leave it to Stevie to turn it around and make it all about HER! :P

that is basically what I said

[henryscutter]

She must have figured since RS is too lame to put her on their stupid list she would remind people who the f she is

[WildHearted]

We all know she adores Tom and basically completely fangirls over him. So naturally she took this opportunity to brag about the fact that she's friends with him haha

[johnnystorms]

odd that TP is on the list but NOT Stevie/Mac? how many Petty songs have been covered??? how many cite him as an influence? WOW. i'm glad i no longer subscribe to that rag! (sound a tad bitter?)

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by johnnystorms

odd that TP is on the list but NOT Stevie/Mac? how many Petty songs have been covered??? how many cite him as an influence? WOW. i'm glad i no longer subscribe to that rag! (sound a tad bitter?)

It's odd that to me some of the people who made the list with limited output.Tom Petty and Sheryl Crow and Pattie Smith and many others are not more worthy than the mac.

[Josh2003]

Originally Posted by mitzo

IMO the day Stevie linked up with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is the day her music started to go south. So sad.

You mean from Day 1?

[vivfox]

IDGAF that they didn't include Mac or Stevie in their list. I don't understand why the heck it should annoy so many of you? Who cares.

[KarmaContestant]

Originally Posted by vivfox

IDGAF that they didn't include Mac or Stevie in their list. I don't understand why the heck it should annoy so many of you? Who cares.

Viv, I think you've been kind of bitchy lately, but this is one statement I agree with.

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by jcalzaretta

It is utter BS that FM would not make that list. That is why I did not look at the list. It probably would piss me off.

Funny that they told Stevie she needed SDMHA or else she would not have a hit single on Bella Donna. How wrong they were with the record!

Yes, but Stevie was venturing into unknown territory with her first album. While a success within Fleetwood Mac, her career as a solo artist was still questionable.

Stop Dragging My Heart Around was a smart, calculated move as the lead single. Tom's presence assured the song and album would get traction, so to pave the way for Leather and Lace, Edge of 17, and After the Glitter Fades.

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

Viv, I think you've been kind of bitchy lately,

Can you give me some examples please?