Stevie the Enigma

[KarmaContestant]

Originally Posted by Christopher

I disagree. This was just an example, forget Rhianna for the moment. New songwriter's as talented as Adele, all the way to Pink, Avril Lavigne, Taylor Swift and even Madonna and many many more, all heavily rely on this song-mill method, some to lesser degree than others. But it is a prominent method for old and new promising songwriters today. The fact that Stevie has not lowered herself to this is a TRUTH worth praising and acknowledging.

One of the many reasons I love Neko Case. She is a great songwriter who often gives songwriting credit to "Neko Case and all her ex-boyfriends"

[RockAlot]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

^^That's what keeps us interested. The fact that the woman has no public persona whatsoever outside of music. The fact that she does not spout her political or religious beliefs to the press. The fact that she's hardly ever photographed out in public. The fact that her lyrics are vague, but very lucid at the same time. Even her Twitter leaves us guessing. Gosh, I would be ever so disappointed if she used Twitter to re-tweet news headlines or to tell everyone she just finished taking a massive dump. I think she ranks up there with the likes of Bob Dylan and Van Morrison- both constantly working, but hardly ever seen or heard outside of their music.

For the longest time I never knew Stevie use to smoke cig. untill one day I saw a photo with a cig. in her hand, one of few mind you. ( this was many years after becoming a fan) I respect the fact that maybe she is part of the reason there are so few pic. of her smoking?

[Annabell Lee]

I kinda think she still does smoke. Every once in a while. Maybe w/ a drink ( or two )
There were sightings of this as recent as last year. But you're right it's cool of her not to be seen doing it ! It's everyone's own choice but i think she knows how influential she can be ! She's very much a fantasic role model these days !

[RockAlot]

Originally Posted by Annabell Lee

I kinda think she still does smoke. Every once in a while. Maybe w/ a drink ( or two )
There were sightings of this as recent as last year. But you're right it's cool of her not to be seen doing it ! It's everyone's own choice but i think she knows how influential she can be ! She's very much a fantasic role model these days !

Yeah she may still have one now & then, but its too kewl if she makes it a point not to be photographed doing so!

[TheSorcerer]

Florence Welch has actually said how much of an inspiration Stevie Nicks and Kate Bush are to her and how much she looks up to them. You can really see Stevie's influence on her with her dramatic stage presence and almost mystical quality to her songs and stage attire. I think she's the closest thing we have to a modern day Stevie Nicks. Lissie has also been likened to Stevie a lot and has said how much she respects her. She has that raw, natural talent and rough rock and roll voice.

I always find it cool when someone mentions that they were inspired by Fleetwood Mac or Stevie Nicks instead of the usual name checks (Beatles, Madonna etc.)

[Bryan]

I had a spat with Lissie Maurus when I pointed out her Sisters of The Moon ripoff.She claimed she never heard the song. . .pft. I don't particularly like her style.Too brash.
Florence is also too dependent on the "Stevie" image,and also she's still living off the glory of 1 album,so these 'new' batch of singers don't come close for me.
The ones to nail the Stevie sound are The Pierces,but even then it's too much to blatantly take her sound..inspiration is one thing,ripoff is another