Bella Donna Bella Donna Bella Donna - Page 5

sparky · #61 07-01-2005, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Let's not forget Fleetwood Mac's 'Pious Bird Of Good Omen'....

Of course, Stevie has been on the opposite end of imitation....

Thank GOD I haven't eaten my lunch yet.

gldstwmn · #62 07-01-2005, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I though Jesus rode ass in Jerusalem

oops I meant into Jerusalem

I found your original interpretation more amusing.

Johnny Stew · #63 07-01-2005, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky

Thank GOD I haven't eaten my lunch yet.

Yeah, it's not the most flattering pics of Babs, is it?

At least I think that's what you meant!

darklinensuit · #64 07-01-2005, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky

Thank GOD I haven't eaten my lunch yet.

Did you miss their other collaborations?

"Lindsey can you hear me? Lindsey can you see me?"

"Love is...soft as an easy chair..."

- Jake

glitter_fades · #65 07-01-2005, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by darklinensuit

Did you miss their other collaborations?

"Lindsey can you hear me? Lindsey can you see me?"

"Love is...soft as an easy chair..."

- Jake

KarmaContestant · #66 07-01-2005, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

That Cher cover is fab.

It really is, truly. It would make a great framed print in my living room.

Dreammms · #67 07-01-2005, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by darklinensuit

And Patti Smith looks like she was inspired by The Ring.

- Jake

OMG

Dreammms · #68 07-01-2005, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

That Cher cover is fab.

i agree. she looks so hot.

rbs3676 · #69 07-01-2005, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreammms

i agree. she looks so hot.

I always loved the fact that the Dark Lady cover was so eerily like Bella Donna. The one and only TRUE megastar, Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPiere Bono Allman Just Plain Cher has always been one of Stevie's favorite icons...

However, I do believe the "dream" concept Stevie had for the cover. She had her visions, as she always does...

And the hairdo - from Paris, according to the liner notes - was THE **** that summer of '81. I remember...

rbs

gldstwmn · #70 07-01-2005, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by darklinensuit

"Love is...soft as an easy chair..."

- Jake

Oh. There goes my dinner.

diamondsnake · #71 07-01-2005, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rbs3676

I always loved the fact that the Dark Lady cover was so eerily like Bella Donna. The one and only TRUE megastar, Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPiere Bono Allman Just Plain Cher has always been one of Stevie's favorite icons...

However, I do believe the "dream" concept Stevie had for the cover. She had her visions, as she always does...

And the hairdo - from Paris, according to the liner notes - was THE **** that summer of '81. I remember...

rbs

Does Stevie really like Cher? I always found it odd that they never seemed to interact on the VH1 Diva special. I didn't know if they were avoiding each other beause towards the end they are standing near each other and don't approach or something. It has been so long since I watched it but I know something seemed fishy to me...

strandinthewind · #72 07-01-2005, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by diamondsnake

Does Stevie really like Cher? I always found it odd that they never seemed to interact on the VH1 Diva special. I didn't know if they were avoiding each other beause towards the end they are standing near each other and don't approach or something. It has been so long since I watched it but I know something seemed fishy to me...

from the divas special:

rbs3676 · #73 07-01-2005, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by diamondsnake

Does Stevie really like Cher? I always found it odd that they never seemed to interact on the VH1 Diva special. I didn't know if they were avoiding each other beause towards the end they are standing near each other and don't approach or something. It has been so long since I watched it but I know something seemed fishy to me...

There was an interview (SA era, I believe) where Stevie and entourage where watching videos and everyone commented how great CHER looked.
And, of course, the DIVA photos. If I remember correctly, Stevie was front row for the BELIEVE tour stop in Phoenix.

rbs

GypsyNomad · #74 07-01-2005, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Stevie has been pretty honest in the past about her literary influences. She has said that she'll sit down with one of her favorite books... something by Wilde or Poe and so on... and just randomly skip to a chapter, read a little of it, and then let it "filter through her" into the lyrics she writes.

There's actually an organization that commends contemporary songwriters for the use of literary references in their music. I can't find the link for it at the moment, but I'll post it when I do.
In the meantime, here's an extensive (though not complete) list of songs... hugely famous and completely obscure... that feature literary references:
http://www.listology.com/content_sho...ontent_id.3800

Thanks for the link

..... I never knew so many other songwriters used literary references like Stevie, though I was aware that Patti Smith and Bob Dylan did..... I guess it goes to show you that its not such a terrible thing after all. I'm sure if those writers and poets knew that their works were being translated into song, reaching people who wouldn't have come across the original works in the first place, they would be very happy

~Carei

Mokona · #75 07-02-2005, 12:43 AM

I think it's great she used literary references. In high school, Poe was a dreaded part of my schoolwork. After I read someplace that Stevie's music was partly inspired by Poe, it made me run to the bookstore and get a book of his works to read. It's pretty good stuff when you get into it.

She's not perfect; she has her faults just like anyone else, but she is a talented lady and no one can take that away from her. Look around at what this generation has to listen to: J. Lo, Jessica Simpson, Britney, Madonna's "soy latte" rap crap

and the bevy of other "artists" out there who have their music written for them. Yeah, there's a few good bands and solo acts out there, but not nearly as many as in the 70s and even 80s.

I have to say that although I developed a thick skin dealing with conflicts on other forums, it stings to see Stevie criticized as much as she is. I know she's not a perfect being, but for a woman who's old enough to be my mom and out there doing high-kicks and rocking out, it makes me respect her quite a bit.

Just my .02. Nobody shoot spitballs at me!

PS...The BD cover is nice, but my two all-time favorite covers are Street Angel and TISL.