Silver Springs - Live or Studio?

[ShamHy89]

For me...live most definately. I just don't get the explosive feeling of the "chorus" with the studio version. I don't know because I also usually prefer studio versions to live...but this is an exception.

Shamus

[rcb77]

Studio, since that's the version I heard first, when I got The Chain box set, and it blew me away. I think the production and arrangements on the studio version are some of the best they ever did. And unlike a lot of you who don't like the studio guitar solo, I love it. I've always loved that lead guitar sound that Lindsey used on Rumours. And I've said it before and I'll say it again, how it was left off and Don't Stop was left on I will never understand!

But the Live version kicks ass too!

[Siri Ruane]

There's a part in the studio version -right after she says "time" I think- that I always think I'm hearing a phone ring.

Maybe I'm insane, but that's never happened when I listen to the live version. I guess I prefer that one.

[Lala]

Hehe. I'm not hearing the phone. Sorry...I tried.

I've had that happen to me on songs before though. I think it's on ABBA's Lovelight I think I hear the phone. There's also an orchestral thing by David Foster where I always hear the phone.

No worries...you're not insane...at least no more than me

[Cristian]

Stevie's vocals are more agressive and intense in the live version. Plus I like those piano interventions from Christine rather than Lindesy playing that wah-wah pedal on the original version (is that the name? I'm sure not...) So live version it is.


Song of the moment - Say Goodbye

[jmn3]

Definitley the live version from The Dance. The song really rocked on that tour. On the other hand, I'm not caring too much for it this time around. The tempo seems faster and I don't like Stevie's vocals at the end. Very blah in my opinion this time around.

The studio version is a nice song, but I don't find it nearly as explosive as The Dance.

[Hawkeye]

OK everyone here has said that the version they heard first is their favorite. I heard the Dance first and it is VERY intense but I perfer the studio version from TVBOFM, which is equally as intense with a much better vocal. AND I'd like to add that I perfer Silver Springs on the tour to The Dance tour. She really BELTS the WAS I JUST A FOOL and GIVE ME JUST A CHANCE parts.

[rcb77]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Cristian
Plus I like those piano interventions from Christine rather than Lindesy playing that wah-wah pedal on the original version (is that the name? I'm sure not...)

I believe he gets that sound using a volume pedal, in the same manner as you would use a wah-wah. A wah-wah changes the tone of an instrument, while a volume pedal is self explanatory. A wah can actually be used on other instruments, not just guitar - on the Rumours DVD-A commentary, someone (Christine, I think) talks about how when they recorded the keyboard parts for "You Make Loving Fun," Mick sat under her keyboard and pushed a wah-wah pedal up and down, which is how they got that cool sound. Good times!

[Cristian]

Thanks for the clarification! I always wanted to know (without being a musician myself) about those pedals. Now I feel I know a little more.


Song of the moment - Hold Me

[Mad4stevie]

I guess I don't get how people can say that the studio version has no real passion. The end of the song - her voice is so powerful - I'll FOLLOW you DOWN til the SOUND of my VOICE will HAUNT you . . .

It gives me chills each time I hear it.

You can hear the vocal the best on The Very Best of FM.

[greatdarkwing]

I have the original version with an EXTENDED ending that kicks @ss! If anyone wants me to send it to them, let me know....its a .wma file though....just post your email address here

~Alex

[greatdarkwing]

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[Mad4stevie]

Originally posted by greatdarkwing
I have the original version with an EXTENDED ending that kicks @ss! If anyone wants me to send it to them, let me know....its a .wma file though....just post your email address here

~Alex

Hummm - what ending is that? The only versions I have heard (excluding live performances) are:

Early piano demo
Outtake #1
Outtake #2
The version on The Chain Box set
The version on the Very Best of FM (I think that is the same one as the box set, just enhanced).

One of the outtakes is a very long version - alot of repeating of the chorus. Is that the one you are talking about?

[greatdarkwing]

No, its the version on Very Best of UNCUT...Probably another 30 seconds more.....she yells "OOOOHHHHHHHAAAAAHHHHH" 3 Times, and then the song comes to a stop.


~Alex

[Mad4stevie]

The two live performances of this song from the '70's over on SodaScouts site www.buckinghamnicks.net are so awesome!

If people want to hear passion, these are a must listen!

Thank you, Nancy, for these awesome MP3s!