TIME Magazine: Taylor Swift by Stevie Nicks

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Originally Posted by michelej1

True. But on the other hand, I wouldn't be all that happy to have Taylor Swift's input if Stevie was being profiled. Heck, I'm still mad about Sheryl Crow and the RRHOF. If Stevie was on the "Most Influential" list and Time asked someone to write about her, I'd want it to be someone equal to or above Stevie who commented. I wouldn't want it to be one of the newcomers.

So, I guess I can see their point in having a vet discuss why they think the newbie is deserving -- even if she may not be. It kind of gives the selection (undeserved) credibility. You don't want a lesser person to be the one speaking.

Michele

I don't like Taylor, but if someone wanted to write a tribute piece for Stevie, who am I to keep them down? It's an odd reversal of roles, for someone with actual talent (even if her hey-day has pasesed) to be sucking up to this whiny little Shirley Temple with a guitar.

I think that's why it's so weird to me: Suddenly they've become Stevie and Taylor, like they've joined forces. The supposed mentor relationship seems forced. I doubt Taylor was influenced by Stevie before they were paired up, and I doubt even more the fact that Stevie walks around singing her songs. Then again, she is a Mariah fan, so anything is possible.