Lots of promo scheduled for Stevie in May!

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by mikebise

You already heard that Heart, PROMOTING THEIR NEW ALBUM (!), sang "Barracuda" on Dancing With The Stars last year.

How do you know the producers wouldn't rather have a universally known HIT, rather than new material?

And, hey, Oprah even had Stevie perform "Secret Love" for her web~site, as well as "Landslide" for broadcast.

Annie Lennox sang 2 songs on DWTS last November. Her classic hit "Little Bird" and a new song from her x-mas cd "Universal Child". I anticipate Stevie will follow suit - a classic song and new song.

[TakenByTheSky23]

Originally Posted by mikebise

You already heard that Heart, PROMOTING THEIR NEW ALBUM (!), sang "Barracuda" on Dancing With The Stars last year.

How do you know the producers wouldn't rather have a universally known HIT, rather than new material?

And, hey, Oprah even had Stevie perform "Secret Love" for her web~site, as well as "Landslide" for broadcast.

Very true - and you're right. Producers are going to go with an established hit. But we all remember Stevie performing Fall From Grace with Crow at the Blockbuster Awards in 2001, if memory serves, before the album was even released. And it was epic. I'd like to see her deliver a new rocker to get everyone pumped is all, which is exactly what happened at the above mentioned awards show. I see your point, though.

[mikebise]

Originally Posted by TakenByTheSky23

Very true - and you're right. Producers are going to go with an established hit. But we all remember Stevie performing Fall From Grace with Crow at the Blockbuster Awards in 2001, if memory serves, before the album was even released. And it was epic. I'd like to see her deliver a new rocker to get everyone pumped is all, which is exactly what happened at the above mentioned awards show. I see your point, though.

And I totally get yours. And agree with you. I'm sure Stevie is excited about her NEW songs, as we all are.

But we learned that ELLEN is the one who requested "Stand Back" in January, which surprised Stevie. And, honestly, Ellen made me cringe in 2007 when she asked Stevie, "We all wanna know: is Fleetwood Mac ever getting back together???" I swear, Stevie was cringing inside too, fighting the urge to roll her eyes. Ellen was acting like Fleetwood Mac had been "missing" since 1997 (or before!), not 2004!

And like they were broke up or something. If Ellen were a real fan, she'd know the breaks and stuff, and 2004~2007 was no huge break at all for this band.

I certainly hope Stevie performs new songs on the shows! But DWTS wouldn't shock me if "Landslide" or "Stand Back" is done, based on Heart's appearance.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by Christopher

Annie Lennox performed on DWTS last fall. Yes, it sorta makes me cringe, but it does seem to be the norm nowadays One thing for sure is Stevie is no slouch - she works hard for the money

Yeah, I don't think it's jumping the shark at all. Even thought I personally think the show is cheesy. Annie, Heart, Jennifer Hudson, Sheryl Crow. Big name talent for sure.

And come on guys, it's not like she's playing for Ghadaffi.

Originally Posted by Gypsybecca

She could also go on Pawn Stars...she could see how much the cranky old man would give her for a Buckingham Nicks album....and she could flirt with Chumlee. That would be good exposure, right?

Chum is so gross.

Pawn Stars: approx 5 million viewers each week
DWTS: 18 million

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

Let's face it-- when you release a new album at 63 and are most liked by 40+ year olds, any promotion is good promotion. She knows that.

That being said, she's booking some surprisingly good opportunities for herself considering her age and the demographic to which she best caters.

Very true.

Originally Posted by TwistedGypsy

There is nothing wrong with her being on DWTS. It's one of the biggest shows out there and has a huge audience. Get over it people. So what if it doesn't seem "cool" to some people just sit back and enjoy. This could really vamp of the latter part of her career. Mama got to make that money! And I think this album his her baby and she wants it out there to share with everyone. Good for her and I'm so happy for getting all this stuff.
BTW, some major people have been on DWTS singing. Heart was on there last season and Jennifer Hudson was on there last night.

You watch every week, don't you Brit?

Originally Posted by fringed n fab

I can't stand to watch the men of Pawn Stars. They lowball and take advantage of people and I don't see how any viewer could look up to them and how that son/owner snickers and plays on disadvantaged customers. He disgusts me. It's one thing to be fair to someone, it's another to take advantage of them knowing they're down and out.

I wouldn't say I look up to them. But it's a PAWN SHOP - that's what they do. It would be different if they didn't give people the actual value of the item. I mean, most of the time they call in appraisers. The seller knows what it's worth - he/she could always grab the item, leave & sell it online themselves for more money - nobody's forcing them at gunpoint to sell it in the shop. But they're too lazy or just don't want to bother. So more power to the pawn guys.

You're the guy that likes American Pickers, right? See, I have a way harder time with them because most of those people have NO CLUE what their stuff is worth, or how much Frank & Mike will resell it for. Talk about taking advantage. I often wonder how many people are pissed when the show airs & they realize Mike got $1500 for the advertising piece they sold to him for $250.

Just sayin. I mean, I watch & love both shows.


Back on topic - I just hope they don't make her sing outside on the Today show. If they do, it had better be nice & warm out there. I think we all remember the SYW April '03 incident when they all sounded crappy?

[DestinyRules]

I agree with the sentiment of folks who are all for Stevie appearing on DWTS. The more exposure Stevie gets and this new record gets, the better off she will be.

Even if this album doesn't sell millions of copies and put Stevie back on the Hot 100 or the Billboard 200 or whatever, success for this record will not be about album sales. It will be about Stevie putting out a record that she's incredibly proud of, that many of us who have followed her every step of the way since 1978 or 2008 or anywhere in between will be proud of, and Stevie gaining new fans based on this new material or based on their hearing this material and being intrigued enough to go listen to "Dreams" or "Landslide" or "Rhiannon" or "Stand Back" or "Edge of Seventeen."

I also know younger folks who are BIG into Stevie. Like one of my close friends who is young enough to be my son who loves the music like I do. I also have friends in their late teens to early 20s who are also huge fans of hers and probably quote the lesser-known songs even more than the hits.

I've heard that A LOT of the kids nowadays are dying to hear *great* new music, at least based on some of the reactions to "Secret Love." In Your Dreams will be a success if it can bring those kids the great music they crave, whether it's a hit according to Soundscan or not.

[tabruns]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

OMG. Oh please tell me that's a late April Fools joke.

Ugh. First everyone complains that Nicks and her record company aren't doing enough to promote the album. Now you're complaining about how they're promoting it. I think there's just no pleasing you, period.

[mikebise]

Originally Posted by tabruns

Ugh. First everyone complains that Nicks and her record company aren't doing enough to promote the album. Now you're complaining about how they're promoting it. I think there's just no pleasing you, period.

No more calls~ we have a winner!

[henryscutter]

Originally Posted by DestinyRules

I agree with the sentiment of folks who are all for Stevie appearing on DWTS. The more exposure Stevie gets and this new record gets, the better off she will be.

Even if this album doesn't sell millions of copies and put Stevie back on the Hot 100 or the Billboard 200 or whatever, success for this record will not be about album sales. It will be about Stevie putting out a record that she's incredibly proud of, that many of us who have followed her every step of the way since 1978 or 2008 or anywhere in between will be proud of, and Stevie gaining new fans based on this new material or based on their hearing this material and being intrigued enough to go listen to "Dreams" or "Landslide" or "Rhiannon" or "Stand Back" or "Edge of Seventeen."

I also know younger folks who are BIG into Stevie. Like one of my close friends who is young enough to be my son who loves the music like I do. I also have friends in their late teens to early 20s who are also huge fans of hers and probably quote the lesser-known songs even more than the hits.

I've heard that A LOT of the kids nowadays are dying to hear *great* new music, at least based on some of the reactions to "Secret Love." In Your Dreams will be a success if it can bring those kids the great music they crave, whether it's a hit according to Soundscan or not.

Great post

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by tabruns

Ugh. First everyone complains that Nicks and her record company aren't doing enough to promote the album. Now you're complaining about how they're promoting it. I think there's just no pleasing you, period.

From the recent interview w/Lindsey stating he no longer has a record contract for his new solo record *and more interestingly either does Fleetwood Mac!! We should all be happy that Mama has a big record company behind her this outing, It could very possibly be her last. I find it all kinds of fascinating that Stevie still has a contract w. Warners/Reprise when FM does not

[Livia]

Well, bust my buttons! I watched Glee for the first time when they did Landslide, and this will be the first time I watch DWTS. Please tell me there won't be any interpretive dancing during the performance.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by Livia

Please tell me there won't be any interpretive dancing during the performance.

Sorry sweets.

[mikebise]

Originally Posted by Christopher

From the recent interview w/Lindsey stating he no longer has a record contract for his new solo record *and more interestingly either does Fleetwood Mac!! We should all be happy that Mama has a big record company behind her this outing, It could very possibly be her last. I find it all kinds of fascinating that Stevie still has a contract w. Warners/Reprise when FM does not

In 1996, despite the lack of overwhelming success for Street Angel, Stevie got herself a new multi~album solo contract with Warner Bros./Reprise. However, also in 1996, after the debacle of Time, WB informed "Fleetwood Mac" that it would have NO new records without Stevie Nicks. Period.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by skcin

Sorry sweets.

Rut-ro...what did they do during Barracuda? I just saw Heart last week - we had 6th row but ended up front and center.

[skcin]

Here you go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5he4kwzDhA

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Originally Posted by APerfectLie

If that bitch does Stand Back on Ellen one more time I will put a clog in her coke straw. I swear she better not do Stand Back at any of these shows!

OR LANDSLIDE!!!! I am So sick of listening to Landslide...come on Stevie switch it up! Edge of seventeen...Rhiannon...Secret Love....