Earlier or later writings better?

[skcin]

Originally Posted by Moony

That's it. You get a -20.

F.

YEAH!

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Let's kidnap him and drop him off on some deserted island somewhere!

Nurse Curtis or the vocal coach

[amber]

Originally Posted by Moony

That's it. You get a -20.

F.

?!!!! you're not the boss of my points!!!
Love Always,
H.

[amber]

Originally Posted by skcin

YEAH!

oh, that's it. You're not the vice president of my points either, However, you're about to be the sole owner of my Can of Whoopass!!!

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Nurse Curtis or the vocal coach

The vocal coach!

I'm thinking Nurse Curtis wouldn't have to be kidnapped... he'd come along willingly.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by amber

oh, that's it. You're not the vice president of my points either, However, you're about to be the sole owner of my Can of Whoopass!!!

Oh, you don't want to mess with me - I can Kick It pretty hard myself! Bring it!!!

[amber]

Originally Posted by skcin

Oh, you don't want to mess with me - I can Kick It pretty hard myself! Bring it!!!

[amber]

Originally Posted by Moony

Yes I am. That's an extra -5.

Love Always,
F.

let me show you where you can keep those "points"

[amber]

Originally Posted by Moony

Don't make me come over there young lady.

well, I wouldn't want you to get "lost" You can't use mapquest, but you're in charge of my points??! yeah. yeah. that makes sense.
*kisses*
H.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by amber

well, I wouldn't want you to get "lost" You can't use mapquest, but you're in charge of my points??! yeah. yeah. that makes sense.
*kisses*
H.

*gasp* OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

I'm thinking Nurse Curtis wouldn't have to be kidnapped... he'd come along willingly.

[takenbythesky]

There has been this debate over what time period (earlier or later) in which Stevie's songwriting was stronger/more relatable. To me, you just have to listen carefully...Lines like "Well who knows/Have we really changed/Some say we have/Reflecting our past/Who can say/Who can say" from the early years are every bit as universal and moving to me as lines like "Goodbye baby/I hope your heart's not broken/Don't forget me/Yes I was outspoken/You were with me all the time/I'll be with you one day" from very recently. (Note: excuse me if those lines from "Goodbye Baby" were written in the past; the demo version I have heard of it does not contain that verse.)

Stevie's different today than she was 25 years ago so shouldn't her songwriting be different, too? I can understand why people miss the mysticism and the veiled imagery of yesteryear, but there's a growth in her songwriting that I find irresistable anyway. There is not always a drop in quality with her recent work, unless I am mistaken? Aren't "Trouble In Shangri-La" and "I Miss You" as timeless as anything off the Bella Donna album?

Anyway...This was rather pointless...I want to make it clear that I can understand why most think that Miss Nicks' earlier writing is superior. What I don't understand is how people can say that the creative juices have dried up and that her stuff now is "shi**ty" or "crap." There's just too much evidence that says otherwise for me to ignore...

I've always thought that "Everybody Finds Out" was about Sheryl Crow and Lance Armstrong.

Although the production qualities of Rock A Little are outdated, the album is still excellent and has a very human quality. Just my two cents.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

I'm thinking Nurse Curtis wouldn't have to be kidnapped... he'd come along willingly.

So I'm submissive. This has already been discussed in great length.

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by takenbythesky

Aren't "Trouble In Shangri-La" and "I Miss You" as timeless as anything off the Bella Donna album?

IMO, "I Miss You" is a ****ty piece of crap. But you won't see me saying that about any other Stevie songs. (Maybe "WISYA," but I have a hard time being that hateful about that one even ). I just really hate that one song. It's mediocrity at its best. (I love that oxymoron). Once again, that's just my opinion of that song. I don't think it's anywhere near as good as any of the material on Bella Donna, and I can't even say that I really like every single song on that album. I agree that "Trouble in Shangri-La" is just as good (though I would've preferred the same production on that one as the Bella Donna songs), but I also think TISL is an anomaly these days.

Originally Posted by takenbythesky

I've always thought that "Everybody Finds Out" was about Sheryl Crow and Lance Armstrong.

Hey, maybe so! I hadn't even considered that.

Originally Posted by takenbythesky

Anyway...This was rather pointless...

No, don't say that. That was a great post. I have really enjoyed reading everyone's opinions on this subject.

Hillary

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by GateandGarden

IMO, "I Miss You" is a ****ty piece of crap.

Ummm...weren't you blasting someone earlier for saying something was crappy or bad or whatever? Such a harsh statement for a song that IMO is not that bad... again though - it's all subjective...

:edit: Oh - it was GardenStateGirlie who addressed the calling of something ****ty...my bad...STILL - that's totally harsh....