Something Stevie & Reprise Should Consider...

[pwyll]

I think the smartest thing for Stevie and Reprise to do is to create a huge MTV splash along the lines of the Dance, one of the biggest re-introductions of a rejuvinated group of older performers. Without the anticipation and allure of that video project, I don't think a live CD alone would have been half as successful.

They would be foolish not to use the footage that Dave has been compiling to create a preamble and short term capaign for the new CD with a huge airing on MTV or VHI a couple of months before the release. A teaser of sorts.

Though Stevie typically hates the whole video thing, she has to realize that her visual persona has been one of the most appealing things about her throughout her career. Look at how many fans were born (or born again) after The Dance.

I believe this could easily happen again and it would be a waste not to use this opportunity. If anybody hasn't noticed, Stevie has even commented lately that she has actually had fun dressing and putting on makeup for the studio and the filming while recording.

Just my opinion, but I think this would be a smart way to start the ball rolling on what could be an extremely successful year ahead.

Bob