If you could ask Stevie one question about "In Your Dreams" what would it be?

[olive]

like the the Vegas shows where she didn't even use the stage or any of the wonderful talent in that city ..to create magic with Stevie it best to never expect and you are never disappointed, the only time she did the unexpected ,, the Street Angel tour

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by seekerj

Is the production on all the songs as bland and generic as the production on "Secret Love"?

I'm sure she'll just love hearing that question! I don't think there is anything bland or generic about it at all.

What I would ask Stevie isn't so much of a question, but rather a plea:

"Stevie, your life-long fans love everything you do. As much as we cherish all your popular hits that you performed for decades, we would love for you to perform all of your new music, as well as great old album tracks that have never made it to a live set list. Don't feel afraid to branch out -- you'll be surprised at the excitement and appreciation you will receive.

Dave has been a wonderful inspiration for you. And he's been very good at utilizing social technology to reach your fans. Perhaps you would consider soliciting fans to get suggesstions and ideas for which songs we die to hear you unearth and perform."

[jkmaletic]

Thanks for all your replies so far. I can't say much other than I may need them soon. Feel free to post more!

[BombaySapphire3]

Originally Posted by seekerj

Is the production on all the songs as bland and generic as the production on "Secret Love"?

I'm just not getting that either.IMO the production is layered and kind of dramatic while still being very Stevie ,and I keep hearing things I had not noticed previous listens.Also I do not get tired of listening to the song ..a very good sign.

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by seekerj

Is the production on all the songs as bland and generic as the production on "Secret Love"?

I would not say the production is bland on this single. Just because the very beginning of the songs reaks of the 80s doesn't mean the whole song does. It's drippy and dramatic. Sorta different like Rooms on Fire or Violet and Blue.

[Dodfather]

What took you so LONG??

[tabruns]

We can answer some of these. It took so long because Stevie was going to do a solo album in 2005 but her manager talked her out of it: Basically because of illegal downloads, music sales are so tanked that her manager told her that if she did a solo album "500 of your fans will buy it then upload it for everyone else to have for free". She decided to do a new album now because she just decided that her fans are 'honorable' enough to actually buy the music.

[tabruns]

My own question would be: Which songs that you've written, but that haven't been recorded before and aren't on In Your Dreams, are you hoping to be on the next Mac record or the solo follow-up to In Your Dreams?

[APerfectLie]

What is your favorite song off the new album?
What tracks got cut and why did you choose to cut those?
Did your management try to talk you out of making this album too?

[StevieNicksfann]

Secret Love is def one of my faves but I'd ask her more about her follow-up and if she could name her next album Songs From The Vault and PLEASE include:

1) Mistress of My Fate/The Dealer
2) Lady From The Mountain
3) If You Were My Love
4) All The Beautiful Worlds
5) Julia
6) Blue Water
7) Gold & Braid - would love studio version of it
8) Ooh Baby
9) Frustrated Love
10) Chanel Chanel
11) This Is My Cross To Bear
12) Jimmy Come Back
13) Mix Down (Love And War)
14) 24 Karat Gold (R&B Mix)
15) What Has Rock N Roll Ever Done For You?
16) She Loves Him Still

and please don't cut any of these from the album!