Desert Angel

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by diamondsnake

I love this song. I get chills whenever I hear the "Where is my father, and where is my son?" part. I just adore this song. I almost like the fact that only a few people appreciate the song. A lot of people don't "get it" or feel that it "sucks" but I think it is a masterpiece.

And I don't see how anyone could say this is the worst song she has ever written. It has lots of meaning and substance...

yup...we should start our own DA fan club, lol. I just love the part you quoted here. It's amazing to me.

As far as worst song, hmm, me thinks not. Has anyone heard This Is My Cross To Bear...I think DA is a little higher on the totem pole.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

yup...we should start our own DA fan club, lol. I just love the part you quoted here. It's amazing to me.

As far as worst song, hmm, me thinks not. Has anyone heard This Is My Cross To Bear...I think DA is a little higher on the totem pole.

There's a difference between demos and released material. Released material means it went to full completion....Demos can suck because they are unfinished work. Released material should be up to par. So, for me, demos can't be horrible. Desert Angel can be...BECAUSE SHE GAVE THE FINAL GO AHEAD....ugh.

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

There's a difference between demos and released material. Released material means it went to full completion....Demos can suck because they are unfinished work. Released material should be up to par. So, for me, demos can't be horrible. Desert Angel can be...BECAUSE SHE GAVE THE FINAL GO AHEAD....ugh.

Thanks for the distinction - but I fully understand the difference.

I was referring to the comment of this being Stevie's worst-penned song ever recorded; I wasn't aware it we were sticking to only "released material".

[diamondsnake]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

yup...we should start our own DA fan club, lol. I just love the part you quoted here. It's amazing to me.

As far as worst song, hmm, me thinks not. Has anyone heard This Is My Cross To Bear...I think DA is a little higher on the totem pole.

We should start a DA fan club!

The lines are so beautiful, how can someone not love this line:

Where is my father, where has he gone? What is this that's happened here? Is this real? This war, it can't be happening...

I love that part. I think it is one of her most important songs. Certainly better then SIlver Girl, Rock a Little, Love's a Hard Game to Play, Jane, It's Only Love, Destiny, etc. There are tons of songs that are "worse" in my opinion.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

I was referring to the comment of this being Stevie's worst-penned song.

I was, too. And it is.

[diamondsnake]

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

I was, too. And it is.

That would go to Silver Girl. (Which isn't a horrible song either. Most of her songs are great but there are a few mediocre... SG being one of them)

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

I was, too. And it is.

we'll just agree to disagree

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by diamondsnake

That would go to Silver Girl. (Which isn't a horrible song either. Most of her songs are great but there are a few mediocre... SG being one of them)

see, I like SG too! I do agree, though, that it is probably more on the mediocre side. There are times when I have an urge to listen though. I love the chorus.

[diamondsnake]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

see, I like SG too! I do agree, though, that it is probably more on the mediocre side. There are times when I have an urge to listen though. I love the chorus.

Even though I love almost every Stevie song, I would say that this is one of my least favorites. I still listen to it though. The only songs I really do not like and can't get to the skip button fast enough are Destiny and It's Only Love. Just because those songs are pretty bland and there are no "Stevie quirks" in them.

[sparky]

Originally Posted by diamondsnake

how can someone not love this line:

Where is my father, where has he gone? What is this that's happened here? Is this real? This war, it can't be happening...

How ? Having studied English Lit and having read real poetry, that's how.

Dreadful lyrics, semi interesting musical interludes, sleep inducing pace, and about one minute of top notch vocal. Great intentions, disastrous product. I put it right down there with Silver Girl. Actually, below Silver Girl.

Good that it does something for someone though !

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by diamondsnake

Even though I love almost every Stevie song, I would say that this is one of my least favorites. I still listen to it though. The only songs I really do not like and can't get to the skip button fast enough are Destiny and It's Only Love. Just because those songs are pretty bland and there are no "Stevie quirks" in them.

yep, I can see that. I think It's Only Love could've worked with a better arrangement. And Destiny is a cute song, but it is a little snozworthy.

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by sparky

having read real poetry

Stevie's lyrics are real poetry; you don't have to like them. I'm not particularly fond of Denise Levertov, but I appreciate her and consider her to be a real poet.

Just keeping it real.

[sparky]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

Stevie's lyrics are real poetry; you don't have to like them. I'm not particularly fond of Denise Levertov, but I appreciate her and consider her to be a real poet.

Just keeping it real.

Some of it is exquisite poetry, some of it is pretty pedestrian rambling.

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by Kelly

God I really hate it. It is not the worst thing she has ever done but it is up there. I hate the "OPERATION DESERT ANGEL..." part so much!

I was pretty shocked she included it on Enchanted. What was she thinking? Sorry.

Hey, I got no problem with that. I'm glad you shared your opinion

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by sparky

Some of it is exquisite poetry, some of it is pretty pedestrian rambling.

No one hits a homerun every time.