"Smile At You" - Demo or SYW version

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by tlssln

No, because it is about him.

No, it's not. It's about Don Henley.

[GardenStateGirlie]

Originally Posted by tlssln

No, because it is about him.

I don't think she regrets smiling at Lindsey -- I think she regrets smiling at Henley -- that would have been around the time she composed this song. JMO.

[lagringader&r]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

I still find it interesting that Ken Caillat claims Fleetwood Mac never recorded this. That it is, instead, a Stevie solo demo that she wanted FM to do, but that Lindsey balked at.
It doesn't seem possible that Ken could be correct about this, and yet he seemed totally convinced that was the case.

From the Penguin's Q&A with Ken Caillat....

Hi Ken, thanks for your time. There is a song of Stevie's called 'Smile At You'. I've heard a few different versions of this tune but there is one kick-ass take that sounds like it fell right off the 'Rumours' album. Do you remember anything about this tune? And if you do, find it and get it released! Thanks again. (Doug Levasseur, Providence, Rhode Island, USA)

Good question! I do remember Stevie's song "Smile at You". It's great! It was done as a demo with her friends. This was all Stevie. I can't remember who the guitar player was but he nailed Lindsey's parts. Was it ever put on record? I like it now that I'm the one asking questions. I just called Leo, and he doesn't know of a "Smile at You". I've got her demo at the studio, I'll look into it. Thanks!

Hi Ken! Thank you so much for taking your time to answer our silly questions! This means more to all of us fans than we can say. My question is, why was the song "Smile At You" left off of both Tusk and Mirage? In my opinion, this is Stevies most powerful song ever. Will we ever hear from it? Again, thank you so much! (Louie Golden, Sanford, North Carolina, USA)

Hello Louie: I think answered a question about "Smile at You " yesterday. Smile at You was a great song, but it was never recorded for Mirage or Tusk. Stevie played that for me, it was a demo she had done at home with some musician friends. I remember suggesting to Lindsey that we record "Smile at You". I think he was put off with some of the musicians used by Stevie. Anyway he didn't want to record it.

I don't know who the song is about. Lindsey is a control freak so I always thought it was him. I haven't heard much about Don being one. That doesn't really matter. BUT, that isn't the reason I think Lindsey's ego got in the way. He was "put off by some of the musicians used by Stevie". And no, I don't think it's a *cover* for what was really going on or a conspiracy. I think Lindsey is a snob when it comes to that sort of thing and he felt her musicians were inferior. It wasn't up to his standards. I don't think he's so immature to stop the recording because the song might be about him. He may have an ego, but I do think he's a pro.

[Dealer]

Originally Posted by tlssln

No, because it is about him.

I always thought it was about Jimmy Iovine because she refers to whomever she's wailing against as "Little One" and she refers to Jimmy as such in the liner notes to "Reconsider Me".......plus he IS a short little sh*t.

BTW, this is my second post to the board. Been lurking for a few weeks now and just wanted to say hey. Everyone seems pretty cool on here and it's great to hear (and take part) in conversations about Stevie with people who "get it". So Hello all.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by Dealer

I always thought it was about Jimmy Iovine because she refers to whomever she's wailing against as "Little One" and she refers to Jimmy as such in the liner notes to "Reconsider Me".......plus he IS a short little sh*t.

BTW, this is my second post to the board. Been lurking for a few weeks now and just wanted to say hey. Everyone seems pretty cool on here and it's great to hear (and take part) in conversations about Stevie with people who "get it". So Hello all.

Hello and welcome. Which Smile At You demo contains the lyrics "little one"? I'm always curious about stuff I haven't heard yet.

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by Dealer

I always thought it was about Jimmy Iovine because she refers to whomever she's wailing against as "Little One" and she refers to Jimmy as such in the liner notes to "Reconsider Me".......plus he IS a short little sh*t.

Don't forget the telling lyric: "Don't ask me why...just get to tweezin'!"

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by Dealer

BTW, this is my second post to the board. Been lurking for a few weeks now and just wanted to say hey. Everyone seems pretty cool on here and it's great to hear (and take part) in conversations about Stevie with people who "get it". So Hello all.

And welcome. I take it you are a fan of The Dealer? I love it.

- Jake

[gldstwmn]

The song's not about Lindsey or Iovine people, trust me.

[Dealer]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Hello and welcome. Which Smile At You demo contains the lyrics "little one"? I'm always curious about stuff I haven't heard yet.

I think I'm mainly thinking of the Mirage demo, but could be wrong, got several versions and actually I'm not sure which recording sessions theyr'e from.

[GardenStateGirlie]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Hello and welcome. Which Smile At You demo contains the lyrics "little one"? I'm always curious about stuff I haven't heard yet.

I have two versions -- one of her screaming (angry version) and one of her and the piano. Mid song, there's a bit of polyphonic blend going on with different song lyrics (it's all Stevie, though). I can upload it to yousendit.com and you can have a listen if you'd like.

[Dealer]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

Don't forget the telling lyric: "Don't ask me why...just get to tweezin'!"

- Jake

Unibrows rock..!

[Elizabeth]

I have loved the demo since I bought the Uncirculated Rumours albums years ago. I was so excited when I saw it was on SYW. Although I was disapointed at first, I have come to appreciate it over time. I just really wish they would have done it live.

[David]

Originally Posted by vermicious knid

It is important to point out the difference in the Tusk demo and the Mirage demo. The Mirage "angry" demo is stellar and anybody who prefers the tepid SYW version is on crack.

I've never heard a "Smile at You" done for or during Tusk. I have three or four takes of what is obviously Fleetwood Mac playing simultaneously for "Mirage," & I have three or four takes of something that was recorded at the time of "Rumours" or even before. I used to think it was Fleetwood Mac on it, back when the song was circulating as a scratchy acetate; but these takes showed up on Reel 120 in the last few years, & you can hear the musicians talking before & after the take, & it isn't Fleetwood Mac (although maybe some members of Fleetwood Mac are participating -- for example, it sounds like Mick on the shaker).

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by GardenStateGirlie

I have two versions -- one of her screaming (angry version) and one of her and the piano. Mid song, there's a bit of polyphonic blend going on with different song lyrics (it's all Stevie, though). I can upload it to yousendit.com and you can have a listen if you'd like.

Thank you darlin'. Does she say "little one"? Cause I don't have that in any of my demos, at least that I can recognize. I have the polyphonic version you're talking about, I just have to find it. I don't like that one.

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by GardenStateGirlie

I have two versions -- one of her screaming (angry version) and one of her and the piano. Mid song, there's a bit of polyphonic blend going on with different song lyrics (it's all Stevie, though). I can upload it to yousendit.com and you can have a listen if you'd like.

I have two or three, and one of them says Little One very clearly.

- Jake