"The Chain" – Tom B w/ Ann Wilson etc.

[Macfan4life]

I think he was referring to the first demo which none of us would have ever heard. The rougher demos we've heard. When a song writer writes a song, it can be a very rough melody and music track. These "demos" are not the polished ones that appear on the reissue versions of albums. They would be far too rough for any kind of commercial release. Once the song is played around with then its recorded and the more professional demo process starts. People also confuse alternative versions of songs with demos.
Having said that, it is hard to imagine those catchy lyrics at a slower pace. Its possible that piano intro did not come about until the up-tempo process started. Sadly we may never know. Was there not an interview recently with Chris that she does not remember much of the Mirage making process and it was a weird album or something? There was a heavy drug haze over the band so maybe Lindsey is confused with another song.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by Macfan4life

I think he was referring to the first demo which none of us would have ever heard. The rougher demos we've heard. When a song writer writes a song, it can be a very rough melody and music track. These "demos" are not the polished ones that appear on the reissue versions of albums. They would be far too rough for any kind of commercial release. Once the song is played around with then its recorded and the more professional demo process starts. People also confuse alternative versions of songs with demos.
Having said that, it is hard to imagine those catchy lyrics at a slower pace. Its possible that piano intro did not come about until the up-tempo process started. Sadly we may never know. Was there not an interview recently with Chris that she does not remember much of the Mirage making process and it was a weird album or something? There was a heavy drug haze over the band so maybe Lindsey is confused with another song.

Oh, I get that. I just don’t believe he’s made an accurate comment. Based on Christine’s comments about the song she brought to the band, I’m not believing it was ever slower.

But Love Will Show Us How was definitely slower, based on Todd Sharp’s comments as co-writer. Him I believe.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

Oh, I get that. I just don’t believe he’s made an accurate comment. Based on Christine’s comments about the song she brought to the band, I’m not believing it was ever slower.

But Love Will Show Us How was definitely slower, based on Todd Sharp’s comments as co-writer. Him I believe.

Yea, I tend to lean that way too.

[bombaysaffires]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

Oh, I get that. I just don’t believe he’s made an accurate comment. Based on Christine’s comments about the song she brought to the band, I’m not believing it was ever slower.

But Love Will Show Us How was definitely slower, based on Todd Sharp’s comments as co-writer. Him I believe.

I have same reaction

[David]

It’s easier to believe “Love in Store” was a ballad at first.

All I know is the way that I feel . . .

Like “The Way I Feel.”

I wish they had jacked up the speed on “Wish You Were Here.” That one sort of snoozes along. Imagine it at about a “Dreams” tempo.

Christine once said she would have liked to redo “Prove Your Love” for Mirage. If only!

[jbrownsjr]

[QUOTE=David;1289924

I wish they had jacked up the speed on “Wish You Were Here.” That one sort of snoozes along. Imagine it at about a “Dreams” tempo.
[/QUOTE]

I love the live version with BuckVie. Feels like she's more married to the lyrics here. I can feel her pain as it was back then. (For Dennis)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTKYvapgMDs

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

I love the live version with BuckVie. Feels like she's more married to the lyrics here. I can feel her pain as it was back then. (For Dennis)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTKYvapgMDs

I just wish she'd driven it live with piano instead of just holding organ chords.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I just wish she'd driven it live with piano instead of just holding organ chords.

Perhaps, but she really connects with the material in this setting. IMO