Amazing newly surfaced rare video int. w/Mick & Stevie(White Album)

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

Interesting how quiet Stevie was in these early interviews compared to later. She barely talks and Mick just rambles on. it'd be funny to put this video side by side with the recent Stevie-Mick-Lindsey videos where Stevie never lets Mick get a word in edgewise

I feel the reason Stevie is so low key in those early interviews was because she was still the "new kid in town," still adjusting the sudden public profile, and her role in the band dynamic. Soon, as she became popular, and established herself as a significant force in band, she became far more dominant and outspoken.

[bombaysaffires]

Originally Posted by PenguinHead

I feel the reason Stevie is so low key in those early interviews was because she was still the "new kid in town," still adjusting the sudden public profile, and her role in the band dynamic. Soon, as she became popular, and established herself as a significant force in band, she became far more dominant and outspoken.

Yes, she definitely didn't feel she had the power then that she clearly knows she has now.

[michelej1]

Mick mentioned that Stevie felt insecure after the White album debuted, because she knew the band hadn't wanted her in the first place and she still wasn't sure of her standing and he pointed out to her that her vocals were very good on OMH and he felt they contributed to its success and, oh hey, Rhiannon and Landslide weren't bad.

Michele

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Mick mentioned that Stevie felt insecure after the White album debuted, because she knew the band hadn't wanted her in the first place and she still wasn't sure of her standing and he pointed out to her that her vocals were very good on OMH and he felt they contributed to its success and, oh hey, Rhiannon and Landslide weren't bad.

The thing that has always bugged me about that whole "they only wanted Lindsey" thing is that it makes it sound as if she joined Fleetwood Mac against the band's will. It's not that they didn't WANT her. They wanted Lindsey for his guitar playing but didn't know the situation. Once they knew, they were fine with having Stevie in the band. I think she was over-thinging things.

[skcin]

Nice find. The clothes are a hoot, but Stevie's top half looks a bit disheveled & sloppy. Not very glamorous for the future Queen of R&R.

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

The thing that has always bugged me about that whole "they only wanted Lindsey" thing is that it makes it sound as if she joined Fleetwood Mac against the band's will. It's not that they didn't WANT her. They wanted Lindsey for his guitar playing but didn't know the situation. Once they knew, they were fine with having Stevie in the band. I think she was over-thinging things.

It's never been about the band not wanting her, it's just that they weren't looking for her! They found a guitar player they wanted and needed, and Stevie just came with the package. She was an unexpected surprise, but when they heard the vocal harmonies the three voices could create, it was easy to accept Stevie.

Christine said she liked that she wasn't the only girl in the band anymore, and it sort of balanced the equation of guys and the girls. Stevie also brought a sexual appeal, and Christine was happy about it, since it deflected the media focus off her in that manner. Christine never sought or wanted that kind of attention. The infamous reply Christine gave when a reporter asked her what it was like to be a sex symbol in the rock world, she said "I don't know, ask Stevie."

[fairydust75]

I would imagine that Stevie's fixation on "they only wanted Lindsey" came from perhaps: ............
Excerpts from various arguments heard outside hotel rooms circa 1975-77:

".....You don't want to be my wife, you don't want to be my girlfriend..........."

" You wouldn't even be in a band if it wasn't for me. I'm the one they wanted, they would of never have asked you to join if I hadn't insisted on it."

The identity of the male voice has not been verified but is somewhat high-pitched and condescending in nature some would say cyclic in overall dictation and tone.

[sanders8323]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Mick mentioned that Stevie felt insecure after the White album debuted, because she knew the band hadn't wanted her in the first place and she still wasn't sure of her standing and he pointed out to her that her vocals were very good on OMH and he felt they contributed to its success and, oh hey, Rhiannon and Landslide weren't bad.

Michele

Was Stevie even on the album version of OMH? I certainly can't hear her. Perhaps Mick was referring to the live performance?