Philadelphia Videos April 6, 2013

[SpyNote]

Originally Posted by CADreaming

Not a big deal but we tend to define things in tour eras... and the Mirage version is THE version fans associate with this song. How she doesn't realize that is really surprising. I would never expect Stevie herself to know the correct date of just about anything, but like bombaysaffires pointed out this would be so simple to verify & just say "we last did this in 1982" ... of course, for the rest of the set she could say and "we've been doing all these other songs since the late '70's"...

It's the version that hardcore fans like to associate. Like Stevie, we live in our own bubble. Ledgies know far more about the band than the average fan or the band members themselves. Ledgies spend time researching on the computer. Most of the band, notably Stevie, do not use computers or spend time reviewing their own history. The specific dates and details aren't important. They just wing it.

[Regina]

Nothing is toned down--IMO. If they ' ve made slight adjustments here and there for range issues...that 's about it. Everyone was completely on.

[elle]

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

I'm hearing a trend here (if two cities can be a trend.. it is still early)... but....it is starting to sound like the show is toned way down this time.. The subdued Stevie aspect doesn't surprise me, but hearing that Lindsey's performance (muted or removed solos and the like) has been toned way down *is* surprising. What do we think is going on with this? What was the decision process for this tour??

Originally Posted by Regina

Nothing is toned down--IMO. If they ' ve made slight adjustments here and there for range issues...that 's about it. Everyone was completely on.

i haven't seen their previous tours and shows but this show is definitely NOT toned down. it's all "up" and everybody on the stage seems to be happy and celebrating to be there.

for chiffs, Stevie seemed much more relaxed and happier the second show than the first (not that i watched her much but even i noticed... ).

EDIT: that said, yeah Lindsey is not jazzing up various guitar parts as of yet, like he did during European etc legs of UL, especially on SN's songs. i'm hoping that's b/c tour is just starting and everybody is trying to make sure everybody else is comfortable on stage?

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

It's the version that hardcore fans like to associate. Like Stevie, we live in our own bubble. Ledgies know far more about the band than the average fan or the band members themselves. Ledgies spend time researching on the computer. Most of the band, notably Stevie, do not use computers or spend time reviewing their own history. The specific dates and details aren't important. They just wing it.

I know. It's like real life, because it IS their real life. I can give you exact years for milestones like births, deaths, anniversaries, a move, or a new job. But that's about it. If you asked me when I stopped working with Frank, even though I remember everything, the goodbye party, where it was held, even what I wore, I probably would not give you an accurate YEAR for that event.

Of course, since Stevie's life takes place in a public forum, she could easily look it up, but why would she even care? It's good enough for her if we remember SOTM and want it. And if I was alone with her and could say, "hey lady, remember how Lindsey rested his head on your back that time?" and I could see by a twinkle in her eye that she had some vague inkling of what I was talking about, that would be good enough for me.

Michele

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

It's the version that hardcore fans like to associate. Like Stevie, we live in our own bubble. Ledgies know far more about the band than the average fan or the band members themselves. Ledgies spend time researching on the computer. Most of the band, notably Stevie, do not use computers or spend time reviewing their own history. The specific dates and details aren't important. They just wing it.

True - but she claims she found two old demos on YouTube which lead to recording them recently.

Originally Posted by WildHearted

Just ask Stevie about the progression of Lindsey's hair and I'm sure her memory will fail no longer.

I've always been a stickler for dates. Besides, Stevie seems to group it all together, which is understandable when you live out of a suitcase. But, let's be honest, the last 30 years didn't happen in the late '70's. That being said, it doesn't matter to me if she wants to believe they didn't perform SOTM in the 80's. I'll play.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by CADreaming

I've always been a stickler for dates.

Stevie herself is a stickler for dates and numbers. She loves to give them, but she's usually wrong. And I don't know why she likes to say it so much. I'd be content to generalize, but she's always going, "Oh yes, we were there for EIGHT days from 3:00 p.m. to 12:56 a.m." I'm not sure why she likes to be so specific like that, but it's highly amusing.

Michele

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Stevie herself is a stickler for dates and numbers. She loves to give them, but she's usually wrong. And I don't know why she likes to say it so much. I'd be content to generalize, but she's always going, "Oh yes, we were there for EIGHT days from 3:00 p.m. to 12:56 a.m." I'm not sure why she likes to be so specific like that, but it's highly amusing.

Michele

Hahaha! You're right! I love that nonsense.

[TrueFaith77]

The Sad Angel and Without You from PA that I saw posted on Facebook were just marvelous!