Bad Don/Good Stevie Review

[Dreammms]

Originally Posted by MacMan

But he sings with his eyes closed apparently... so it shouldn't bother him too much.

yes he does do that


question for you henleyfan...

does don ever introduce the members of his band on his solo tour? that's still bothering me. i watched some boots today from stevie's shows when frank was her guitarist and he seemed to be very happy when he got acknowledged.

[HenleyFan]

Don usually does introduce his band. It's kind of weird that he isn't. I don't know if he just feels weird doing it half way through the show of if he's trying to save his voice (he has been having problems with it) by doing as little talking as possible. It's not like him to not introduce the band.

L&M
www.eaglesfans.com

Originally Posted by Dreammms

does don ever introduce the members of his band on his solo tour? that's still bothering me. i watched some boots today from stevie's shows when frank was her guitarist and he seemed to be very happy when he got acknowledged.

[lagringader&r]

Originally Posted by ShangriLaTroubl

Looks to me that they're having fun, seems like a good show...and all this picking apart is just silly to me. If you don't like Don Henley, it's simple don't go to a double bill in which he is a part of...if you hate him that much, and that's certainly your choice--by all means don't give him your hard earned money, and some of you aren't--but some are..

I agree they seem a little nervous about the whole thing still, they sound great on eachothers' songs.. I mean if you pick apart every move you will find something..uh oh Don didnt grab Stevie's lace when she offered it to him, he must hate this tour.

Chris

I agree with all of this. Why is everyone assuming Don is a butt-reaming asshole? So, he's quiet on stage, he's not touchy-feely, he doesn't want his picture taken, he keeps his eyes closed. He's got his quirks. So does Stevie. It sounds like he's been putting on a good show. That's the main thing. And, maybe he's not comfortable with Stevie hugging all up on him. They haven't had this on-going friendship from what I gather over the years, so maybe it makes him uncomfortable. They did have a past. He just sounds reserved and not a touchy-feely kind of guy. No sweat. Personally, I hope they do this again real soon after Don finishes his current obligations with the Eagles because I would love to see it!

[catinthedark]

Originally Posted by Keith

i'm not gonna analyze or theorize or spend too much time thinking about the who what why and where..

BECAUSE.. I'm really loving the songs that I have from this tour so far. My latest CD burn includes a mix of the cuts from the Philly and Holmdel shows that have surfaced. and to me, Don sounds pretty good... of course I think Stevie rules, because she's my favorite, but I've always loved Don's voice and it doesn't disappoint me on what I've heard so far.

I'm sure Stevie has her Diva moments, but all I can truly say is that I feel blessed that my favorite songwriter is still around singing to her fans. Not all music fans are as lucky. She's still my girl!

:-)

Dude, it's like you're living in my head.

And I was just listening to my newest burned CD of tracks from Vegas and the first two Stevie-Don shows on my way home from work tonight - in absolute anticipation of next Saturday night!

[KarmaContestant]

Originally Posted by lagringader&r

I agree with all of this. Why is everyone assuming Don is a butt-reaming asshole? So, he's quiet on stage, he's not touchy-feely, he doesn't want his picture taken, he keeps his eyes closed. He's got his quirks. So does Stevie. It sounds like he's been putting on a good show. That's the main thing. And, maybe he's not comfortable with Stevie hugging all up on him. They haven't had this on-going friendship from what I gather over the years, so maybe it makes him uncomfortable. They did have a past. He just sounds reserved and not a touchy-feely kind of guy. No sweat. Personally, I hope they do this again real soon after Don finishes his current obligations with the Eagles because I would love to see it!

Well said. I, however, do think Don is an ass - but certainly not an asshole (he's a man. aren't we all asses? ). I also think he's an amazing artist who is incredibly talented. The boots I've heard from the shows with Stevie are great, they sound so good on stage together, and since I live in Colorado, I too really hope that they do this tour again next year, and play in the western US. Wait.....do I want Stevie on the road with Don next year, or do I want her in the studio? Now I'm uncertain. If the lady could manage to pull an album out of her ass during the fall and winter of this year (yeah, right) I'd really like them to tour next summer. Otherwise, I'd hope she'd say 'bye bye, Don, I have an album to record'.

God, her and Don should do an album of Motown tunes. That would be nice.

[Alexbt]

Well, so far I am the first person to post in this topic who has just gotten back from the Tweeter Center Performance.

There was quite a bit of hugging and twiriling between them tonight, though Don really didn't talk much.

It was pretty obvious that most of the audience was there to see Stevie--everyone went nuts every time she came on or sang.

Not to say people didn't like Don--There was applause and standing for stuff like Hotel California, Life in the Fast Lane, etc. (his more popular songs).

Seeing Stevie for the first time was amazing. What a cool experience! And the songs just keep evolving--it's quite different than what I've heard on earlier tour boots/CDs/DVDs. Very Live In Boston + Solo Stevie--it's the best way I can describe it.

I'm hoping that someone did a boot.

BTW, I did notice some camera flashes going off in the audience in the front sections...

I also kinda wish there were projections so you could see their faces. I was sitting in Section 4 Row J, which wasn't too bad, but kinda squinty.

What a night...

[lagringader&r]

Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

Well said. I, however, do think Don is an ass - but certainly not an asshole (he's a man. aren't we all asses? ). I also think he's an amazing artist who is incredibly talented. The boots I've heard from the shows with Stevie are great, they sound so good on stage together, and since I live in Colorado, I too really hope that they do this tour again next year, and play in the western US. Wait.....do I want Stevie on the road with Don next year, or do I want her in the studio? Now I'm uncertain. If the lady could manage to pull an album out of her ass during the fall and winter of this year (yeah, right) I'd really like them to tour next summer. Otherwise, I'd hope she'd say 'bye bye, Don, I have an album to record'.

God, her and Don should do an album of Motown tunes. That would be nice.

Well, if you're a man and can say that all men are assholes, more power to ya. I think Don said an asshole thing about Stevie a long time ago but, hell, if she can get over it and tour with the guy, so can I (not tour with him, just get over it..)

I want what you want. All of it. I want her to finish up her stint with him, finish up her solo tour, take a short break for her benefit, get back in the studio and put out a kick-ass album to be released late this year or early next year, tour for that, then a few short gigs in Vegas, then tour again with Henley by summer of next year. I don't ask the girl for much.. (Good thing I'm not her manager). I might be one of the only ones that's ok with her not *planning* anything with FM, as of now. I want large doses of her on her own and a few with Henley. Yes, and next time, make it to the west coast please!

[lagringader&r]

Originally Posted by Alexbt

Well, so far I am the first person to post in this topic who has just gotten back from the Tweeter Center Performance.

There was quite a bit of hugging and twiriling between them tonight, though Don really didn't talk much.

It was pretty obvious that most of the audience was there to see Stevie--everyone went nuts every time she came on or sang.

Not to say people didn't like Don--There was applause and standing for stuff like Hotel California, Life in the Fast Lane, etc. (his more popular songs).

Seeing Stevie for the first time was amazing. What a cool experience! And the songs just keep evolving--it's quite different than what I've heard on earlier tour boots/CDs/DVDs. Very Live In Boston + Solo Stevie--it's the best way I can describe it.

I'm hoping that someone did a boot.

BTW, I did notice some camera flashes going off in the audience in the front sections...

I also kinda wish there were projections so you could see their faces. I was sitting in Section 4 Row J, which wasn't too bad, but kinda squinty.

What a night...

Sounds like Don is loosening up a little. Seems like Eagles fans might not stand as much as FM fans? Maybe the Eagles fans are a little more laidback and the FM/Stevie fans are more, well, fanatical. Glad you had fun!

[svnwndrs]

Originally Posted by Livia

So they're back -and I LOVE "I Will Not Go Quietly!!"

THEY'RE back??? No, Don isn't back...but Stevie is. Rock on girl!

[BombaySapphire3]

I'm sure Don knows he cannot compete with La Nicks in the realm of charisma and stage presence so I can't imagine he'd bother being jealous after knowing her for 30 years. Some people have a star aura and some do not.This thread reminds me of Rolling Stone article about Kenny Loggins in 1978 in which La Nicks joined him to sing WICYF."A swirl of white chiffon and photographers rush the aisles.The loudest applause of the evening is heard as Stevie Nick takes the stage and the handsome Californian seems almost invisible in her presence" Now Loggins IMO is a significantly more animated performer than Henley so I can imagine the contrast between he and Nicks.But jealous? I doubt it.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

I'm sure Don knows he cannot compete with La Nicks in the realm of charisma and stage presence so I can't imagine he'd bother being jealous after knowing her for 30 years. Some people have a star aura and some do not.This thread reminds me of Rolling Stone article about Kenny Loggins in 1978 in which La Nicks joined him to sing WICYF."A swirl of white chiffon and photographers rush the aisles.The loudest applause of the evening is heard as Stevie Nick takes the stage and the handsome Californian seems almost invisible in her presence" Now Loggins IMO is a significantly more animated performer than Henley so I can imagine the contrast between he and Nicks.But jealous? I doubt it.

Is there a boot of this performance? If so, can some kind soul send it to me at [email protected]

and, yes, I remember that review and the recview of the record, which questioned why Loggins was singing harmony on his own song To this day, that is one of her best vocals ever IMO.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by svnwndrs

THEY'RE back??? No, Don isn't back...but Stevie is. Rock on girl!

I meant Desperado and End of the Innocence were back in Don's set.

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

He goes first because he does not want everyone to leave after La Nicks finishes her set

There ya go.

And btw, what is UP with your signature?!?!? It just doesn't sound like you is all .

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

There ya go.

And btw, what is UP with your signature?!?!? It just doesn't sound like you is all .

I just love Led Zep. and a friend of mine and I were just talking about that song and how the lyrics were all about the Vikings to wit:

Immigrant Song
(Page/Plant)

Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!

On we sweep with threshing oar, Our only goal will be the western shore.

Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
How soft your fields so green, can whisper tales of gore,
Of how we calmed the tides of war. We are your overlords.

On we sweep with threshing oar, Our only goal will be the western shore.

So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins,
For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing.

http://www.led-zeppelin.com/lyrics.html

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We then noted that "Valhalla" was like the Tolkienian city of Edoras, home of the Horse Lords, to wit:

Valhalla, Hall of the Slain, in Norse mythology is the hall presided over by Odin. This vast hall has five hundred and forty doors. The rafters are spears, the hall is roofed with shields and breast-plates litter the benches. A wolf guards the western door and an eagle hovers over it. It is here that the Valkyries, Odin's messengers and spirits of war, bring half of the heroes that died on the battle fields (the rest go to Freya's hall Folkvang). These heroes, the Einherjar, are prepared in Valhalla for the oncoming battle of Ragnarok. When the battle commences, eight hundred warriors will march shoulder to shoulder out of each door.
Old Norse: Valhöll

http://www.pantheon.org/articles/v/valhalla.html

I then noted that Tolkien sampled from Viking myth as well as others, to wit:

Midgard

In Norse myth, the defensive fortress which the gods build about the middle portion of the earth allotted to men in order to protect mankind from the giants. Midgard ("middle world") is on the same level as Nidavellir (land of the dwarfs), Svartalfheim (land of the dark elves/dwarfs) and Jotunheim (the land of the giants).

Old Norse: Midgardr

which sounds a lot like Middle Earth!!!!!!
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Just your regular Thurs. morning coffee break chat around here

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I just love Led Zep. and a friend of mine and I were just talking about that song and how the lyrics were all about the Vikings to wit:

Immigrant Song
(Page/Plant)

Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!

On we sweep with threshing oar, Our only goal will be the western shore.

Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
How soft your fields so green, can whisper tales of gore,
Of how we calmed the tides of war. We are your overlords.

On we sweep with threshing oar, Our only goal will be the western shore.

So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins,
For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing.

http://www.led-zeppelin.com/lyrics.html

__________________________________________

We then noted that "Valhalla" was like the Tolkienian city of Edoras, home of the Horse Lords, to wit:

Valhalla, Hall of the Slain, in Norse mythology is the hall presided over by Odin. This vast hall has five hundred and forty doors. The rafters are spears, the hall is roofed with shields and breast-plates litter the benches. A wolf guards the western door and an eagle hovers over it. It is here that the Valkyries, Odin's messengers and spirits of war, bring half of the heroes that died on the battle fields (the rest go to Freya's hall Folkvang). These heroes, the Einherjar, are prepared in Valhalla for the oncoming battle of Ragnarok. When the battle commences, eight hundred warriors will march shoulder to shoulder out of each door.
Old Norse: Valhöll

http://www.pantheon.org/articles/v/valhalla.html

I then noted that Tolkien sampled from Viking myth as well as others, to wit:

Midgard

In Norse myth, the defensive fortress which the gods build about the middle portion of the earth allotted to men in order to protect mankind from the giants. Midgard ("middle world") is on the same level as Nidavellir (land of the dwarfs), Svartalfheim (land of the dark elves/dwarfs) and Jotunheim (the land of the giants).

Old Norse: Midgardr

which sounds a lot like Middle Earth!!!!!!
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Just your regular Thurs. morning coffee break chat around here

Thanks for the recap but I'm an Old Norse scholar!! So anyway, I'm familiar....and yes, Tolkien totally stole from Norse Mythology which is why I love LOR. And that elvish language? Sounds like a mix of gaelic and old norse to me .

With all the mythology embedded in that song, I should have known you'd be into it. Good choice for a quote.