An "outsider's" viewpoint-SS from the Dance

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by Lux

It annoys me when people appreciate the manner in which Stevie drapes her shawl at the end of GDW more than the masterful collaboration that is Mick, John and Lindsey. And it gives me the anal irates when people scream out for Stevie after Lindsey has just treated them to his genius.

I think people can be incredibly gullible, or you have the case where they know it's played up and simply accept it and go along with it for their own pleasure. I personally couldn't give a **** (too many carbohydrates) about any love affair of theirs as it's the construction of the songs that make me listen to the music, not the manner in which they glance at each other.

I don't think people appreciate more the manner Stevie drapes her shawl, but it's an act that gives people the moment to express their appreciation for all of them. Usually people don't go around cheering at someone for draping shawls (even if it would be cute), they do it watching her, because the intensity of the song creates the right climax. And it's the same for Silver Springs, people is eager to see them interacting because the song and the way is performed are emotionally involving. Something like some scenes in Taylor/Burton's Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf: you can love or hate the film, but doesn't leave you indifferent.

Purely talking of Stevie and Lindsey as performers, they're both incredible, and they are equally important on stage, IMO. Personally, I'm more drawn by the way she feels the audience and responds to its vibes, the way she sings and communicate. He's a master as guitarist, and his energy is amazing during songs like Come, Big Love, Go Your Own Way, etc, but I tend to prefer the quiet ones, so I look to John.


Romy

[bikerchic]

Originally Posted by Lux

It seems with FM that they couldn't survive as the supergroup that they were, on the music alone. For me they could, I hate the romance crap, but it's such a big drawcard for many.

Stevie's been doing the boot, shawl, drama thing since the beginning of time, that's her image, she's not going to change it now, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. After all, this last tour was basically the "Buckingham Nicks" tour, IMO, which means it was split right down the middle as far as stage time is concerned. If Stevie didn't put her shawl on after 30 years of doing that, we'd all think WTF??

[Regina]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

No. I thought they referred to Carol Ann Harris.

Eh. I'm an original then;-)
I see your point about the women who came after the breakup, but still think it would be natural for a guy (and even the girls of that time) to be like kids in a candy store with all that attention.
And she does reference women who will come and go and all that jazz...so, maybe it's my own pet theory that he wasn't entirely immune to other women throwing themselves at him (or her falling for smooth talking musicians from other bands, either).
Whatever inspired the song and the anger--it's a great performance of a fabulous song. And, even if one wants to criticize later performances for some canned emotion, the night they taped the Dance was something very, very special and we're lucky to have it captured for all time.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by Lux

It seems with FM that they couldn't survive as the supergroup that they were, on the music alone. For me they could, I hate the romance crap, but it's such a big drawcard for many.

The romance card makes me want to vomit. Tacky, imo...
As for the shawls, etc, I guess I don't mind, but, if Stevie's too old (hip) to pull off the twirling, boots, etc, she should give up that whole schtick.
I guess it's hard to be a sex symbol post-menopause.
Lasso dance, anyone?

[amber]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

I love LB's SB dance. I think it is so cool how much he gets into "Stevie's" song! I don't think it takes away from anybody else, only adds to it.

I agree with Kelly, When i saw them, Although i enjoyed his Stand Back antics immensely, I thought it was a bit scene stealish.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by amber

I agree with Kelly, When i saw them, Although i enjoyed his Stand Back antics immensely, I thought it was a bit scene stealish.

Well, Stevie wasn't on the stage at that time. It would be a bit boring just to sit and listen to the drum intro. He was fun to watch. I think once she twirled into the scene, he backed off and let her do her thing.

[amber]

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Well, Stevie wasn't on the stage at that time. It would be a bit boring just to sit and listen to the drum intro. He was fun to watch. I think once she twirled into the scene, he backed off and let her do her thing.

Oh, he was still dancing his a** off when she came out, at my show. I noticed because i thought - "hey, stevie's out, she's started dancing, and there's LB still doing his thing!"

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by amber

Oh, he was still dancing his a** off when she came out, at my show. I noticed because i thought - "hey, stevie's out, she's started dancing, and there's LB still doing his thing!"

When Stevie is singing, I don't pay attention to him. I can admit that. He could be naked, dancing with a tomato and I wouldn't know.

[amber]

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

When Stevie is singing, I don't pay attention to him. I can admit that. He could be naked, dancing with a tomato and I wouldn't know.

that's actually what he was doing!
no, he was doing quite a spirited and distracting dance throughout.

[ryan8472]

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

When Stevie is singing, I don't pay attention to him. I can admit that. He could be naked, dancing with a tomato and I wouldn't know.

I'm so with ya on that one. When she opens her mouth, it's like nothing or no one else is in the room.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by amber

that's actually what he was doing!

I thought it was Down on Tomato...than Down on Rodeo

[bikerchic]

Originally Posted by amber

I agree with Kelly, When i saw them, Although i enjoyed his Stand Back antics immensely, I thought it was a bit scene stealish.

I've never thought that for a minute but if that's how it seem's, I believe it was completely unintentional. I think Lindsey was just putting on a extra good show for the taping (if your talking about LIB). Lindsey was just really rocken out, and really in the moment, how can you not be to that performance of Stand Back?

[amber]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

I've never thought that for a minute but if that's how it seem's, I believe it was completely unintentional. I think Lindsey was just putting on a extra good show for the taping (if your talking about LIB). Lindsey was just really rocken out, and really in the moment, how can you not be to that performance of Stand Back?

well, i was talking about the shows i saw, that's when i thought it. But, yeah, it was a "good show" by Lindsey. It just crossed my mind that it was a tad scene stealish. No harm, really. I mean, he was playing guitar for the song, so. I just thought that. especially since it's so much (literally) her song, and she herself puts on the most "action" (twirling, dancing) during that song than any other.

[wondergirl9847]

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Well, Stevie wasn't on the stage at that time. It would be a bit boring just to sit and listen to the drum intro. He was fun to watch. I think once she twirled into the scene, he backed off and let her do her thing.

I am frickin' psychic. Before I read your post, I went "WTH are we supposed to watch, Taku playing? Lindsey brought the energy while Stevie was getting ready to kick a$$ on Stand Back. When she hit the stage, everyone stopped watching Lindsey do the guitar-bation and all eyes went to her. He didn't steal anything. If you listen to the SYW Stand Backs, you hear the audience go nutsos at a certain point in the song.....she's twirling.

[bikerchic]

What I take away from LIB SB is just watching Fleetwood Mac rocken out to a "Stevie" song. Watching Lindsey mouth "standback", "standback" is one of the greatest moments on LIB.