Stevies new project

[Phil]

Hejira, I agree with everything you've stated. You seem to have an understanding of Dave's approach to music and his capabilities. I truly believe this will be an inspired collaboration, much more so than Stevie could muster up with Lindsey these days.

I don't understand where this idea of a duets album originated from - perhaps Dave's harmonising on the "Everybody Loves You" snippet? - but I have never thought that this would be the case. It was obvious from the beginning that Dave was producing Stevie in some form and now we know it appears to be an album. Dave is an accomplished musician and has produced many artists, from Tom Petty to The Ramones, all with aplomb. I think he and Stevie will be a perfect fit for one another.

I am so pleased that Stevie is finally working with the one producer for an entire album - she hasn't done this since "The Other Side Of The Mirror" and that was over twenty years ago! I just hope she doesn't deviate mid-project and jump ship. I want a consistent approach to this album and I believe Dave can achieve this with Stevie.

PS I don't believe the problem with Stevie's tracks on the "Say You Will" album was down to songwriting - the blame rests squarely on Lindsey's shoulders. Some of the production was inspired ("Thrown Down", "Destiny Rules") but some was truly mystifying ("Smile At You", "Running Through The Garden"). Dave will listen to Stevie and assist her in creating whatever her vision may be - ego will not cloud proceedings. I'm interested in the fact that they have recorded some songs that have only recently been written and this should ensure that the original intention is met - something Stevie has had difficulty achieving in the past, particularly when attempting songs written many years prior to the actual recording session.