Why, Oh Why did Stevie turn down "These Dreams"?

[vermicious knid]

First, let me say that I would rather Stevie used only songs that she wrote herself. Especially since she has so many that she has not released. But during the making of Rock a Little, when she was accepting other people's songs, she should have chosen "These Dreams" before she chose anything else. Heart went to number one with it. I have never heard "Talk to Me" on the radio in my life, but I do hear "These Dreams". It's great.

Just one more way that Rock a Little could have been awesome.

[dissention]

Best screenname EVER, dude.

[GardenStateGirlie]

Originally Posted by vermicious knid

First, let me say that I would rather Stevie used only songs that she wrote herself. Especially since she has so many that she has not released. But during the making of Rock a Little, when she was accepting other people's songs, she should have chosen "These Dreams" before she chose anything else. Heart went to number one with it. I have never heard "Talk to Me" on the radio in my life, but I do hear "These Dreams". It's great.

Just one more way that Rock a Little could have been awesome.

Welcome to The Ledge

"Is it cloak and dagger...could it be spring or fall...I walk without a cut through a stain-glassed wall..."

It's almost...well...too Stevie

I know it was penned for her but I can't imagine anyone but Ann and Nancy on the song. I love it.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by vermicious knid

First, let me say that I would rather Stevie used only songs that she wrote herself. Especially since she has so many that she has not released. But during the making of Rock a Little, when she was accepting other people's songs, she should have chosen "These Dreams" before she chose anything else. Heart went to number one with it. I have never heard "Talk to Me" on the radio in my life, but I do hear "These Dreams". It's great.

The story (as told by Nancy and Ann Wilson) is that Stevie felt "These Dreams"... with its references to candles, full moons, mists and princes, etc.... was too much like the kind of gauzy lyrics Stevie herself already writes.

By the way, I still hear "Talk To Me" on the radio here and there, and I still love it after all these years.

[WildInTheWind]

Originally Posted by vermicious knid

First, let me say that I would rather Stevie used only songs that she wrote herself. Especially since she has so many that she has not released. But during the making of Rock a Little, when she was accepting other people's songs, she should have chosen "These Dreams" before she chose anything else. Heart went to number one with it. I have never heard "Talk to Me" on the radio in my life, but I do hear "These Dreams". It's great.

Just one more way that Rock a Little could have been awesome.

Welcome to the Ledge! IMO These Dreams is a terribly cheesy song. I'm glad Stevie didn't do it. I'm a HUGE Heart fan....but not of that song.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by dissention

Best screenname EVER, dude.

Yep!!!! I always thought that would be a great name for a band!

[LiquidBlue5000]

Originally Posted by vermicious knid

First, let me say that I would rather Stevie used only songs that she wrote herself. Especially since she has so many that she has not released. But during the making of Rock a Little, when she was accepting other people's songs, she should have chosen "These Dreams" before she chose anything else. Heart went to number one with it. I have never heard "Talk to Me" on the radio in my life, but I do hear "These Dreams". It's great.

Just one more way that Rock a Little could have been awesome.

I don't think Stevie could have done that song justice at that time... she would have sang it much differently than Nancy Wilson did, and most likely it wouldn't have made it to #1... Ann Wilson's background vocals were also a big reason why that song was a success.. i don't think Lori and Sharon could have harmonized as well on "These Dreams" as Heart did.. just my opinion

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by vermicious knid

First, let me say that I would rather Stevie used only songs that she wrote herself. Especially since she has so many that she has not released. But during the making of Rock a Little, when she was accepting other people's songs, she should have chosen "These Dreams" before she chose anything else. Heart went to number one with it. I have never heard "Talk to Me" on the radio in my life, but I do hear "These Dreams". It's great.

Just one more way that Rock a Little could have been awesome.

Welcome to The Ledge! About "These Dreams"...I just can't imagine Stevie doing it rather than Heart. I don't know; I guess it's just one of those things.

[glitter_fades]

I want to know why Stevie turned down "Big Balls". AC DC really got lucky.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by glitter_fades

I want to know why Stevie turned down "Big Balls".

Did Stevie ever really turn down....
Uhm, nevermind.

[amber]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Did Stevie ever really turn down....
Uhm, nevermind.

I hope not. Um, nevermind, squared.

[David]

Originally Posted by GardenStateGirlie

Welcome to The Ledge

"Is it cloak and dagger...could it be spring or fall...I walk without a cut through a stain-glassed wall..."

It's almost...well...too Stevie

I know it was penned for her but I can't imagine anyone but Ann and Nancy on the song. I love it.

yabut ... remember "Alice" is about Stevie's affair with Bob Dylan when they all went with the Heartbreakers to Australia to perform. That whole experience became "Alice." ("Alice" was Stevie's code name for Bob in the hotel room assignments -- plus Bob used to wear garters ... along with everything else ... that he carried)

[EnchantedSLN]

Originally Posted by glitter_fades

I want to know why Stevie turned down "Big Balls". AC DC really got lucky.

I heard she seriously contemplated "I Touch Myself" before letting the Divinyls have it. Man, what a missed opportunity.

[MacMan]

Originally Posted by glitter_fades

I want to know why Stevie turned down "Big Balls". AC DC really got lucky.

ha ha ha...lol...

[paleshadow]

Originally Posted by vermicious knid

First, let me say that I would rather Stevie used only songs that she wrote herself. Especially since she has so many that she has not released. But during the making of Rock a Little, when she was accepting other people's songs, she should have chosen "These Dreams" before she chose anything else. Heart went to number one with it. I have never heard "Talk to Me" on the radio in my life, but I do hear "These Dreams". It's great.

Just one more way that Rock a Little could have been awesome.

I think she turned it down because lyrically the song was everything that people in the music industry criticized her for being at the time. A better question would be why oh why didn't she turn down Sometimes it's a Bitch?