Why Hasn't Stevie Been Asked About The New FM Record?

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by pauls90

I'm not sure the timetable of when they knew Christine wanted back in -

but I remembered this post awhile back that came out in October discussing Stevie's desire to do another solo record soon.

http://www.fleetwoodmacnews.com/2013...-nicks-is.html

So we know that Stevie has been planning this for a little while now.

Also I swear I remember reading something more recently that Stevie hinted at a couple different upcoming FM tours. Couldn't find it though.

There's a video clip of Stevie mentioning the FM fall tour then she says something about at least 2 (two) different tours in 2015...

[pauls90]

Originally Posted by BlueDenimLamp

There's a video clip of Stevie mentioning the FM fall tour then she says something about at least 2 (two) different tours in 2015...

I was just looking for that and managed to find it!

Stevie did an interview at the Grammy's and said these little tidbits:

We'll be back on the road at the end of next summer, and I'm gonna do different stuff for the next four months

I'm looking forward to two different tours next year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG-ymkK2ko0

So it definitely seems whatever is happening right now has already been in the works for a while and not Stevie just now deciding out of the blue she wants to do her own thing in the midst of the FM stuff.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

disclaimer: I didn't actually do this in case anyone thinks I did

I bet Michele has a dewy decimal system for her quotes. And basically, I'm jealous if she does.

[dontlookdown]

I actually love how a lot of people are creating manufactured drama. It's very entertaining -- sort of like having to look at the covers of tabloids in the grocery store check out line.

If Stevie had nothing going on with all of the awards and her own solo project, I can assure you she wouldn't be hanging around the studio all day while Christine and Lindsey work out their songs. She has never done that before and there's no reason to expect her to do it now.
One of the joys of not being a musician in Fleetwood Mac is the freedom it gives her to not be stuck in a studio for 10 hours a day.

I don't have an actual direct source, but I know people who are in the Village a few times a month for live radio broadcasts; and from their perspective, they hear nothing but a celebratory mood coming from the Fleetwood Mac rooms.
I truly think all is well in the Fleetwood Mac camp.
If anything, there is a "time running out" feeling and I think Stevie has been trying to stay as active as possible for the past 3 years or so.
I would worry less about internal drama and more about their continued health and stamina for the upcoming tour.

I honestly don't care what's going on with them personally, because I know that no matter what happens, they have committed to an album and a tour - and That's Enough For Me.

[MikeVielhaber]

Originally Posted by dontlookdown

If Stevie had nothing going on with all of the awards and her own solo project, I can assure you she wouldn't be hanging around the studio all day while Christine and Lindsey work out their songs. She has never done that before and there's no reason to expect her to do it now.
One of the joys of not being a musician in Fleetwood Mac is the freedom it gives her to not be stuck in a studio for 10 hours a day.

Christine and Lindsey had no choice but to work on their own songs. They've never said they had no use for Stevie and that they wouldn't have worked on Stevie's songs given the option. They certainly made it clear they would've liked her to be there. What probably happens is Christine and Lindsey don't write as many songs together as they did because they spend some time on Stevie. Stevie's absence might be what makes this a double album if they end up going that route because they have so much material and maybe that's a worthy trade off for expeditiousness (that's a word, right?). And it's not that Stevie needs to be there all the time, but there's certainly no mandate that said they had to spend two months exclusively on Christine and Lindsey songs or that she couldn't help them with the vocals on their songs. I think it's illogical to think that's the case.

Originally Posted by dontlookdown

I don't have an actual direct source, but I know people who are in the Village a few times a month for live radio broadcasts; and from their perspective, they hear nothing but a celebratory mood coming from the Fleetwood Mac rooms.
I truly think all is well in the Fleetwood Mac camp.

That's all great and yes from all accounts even in their interviews they are having a great time making new music.....without Stevie. I don't think anyone was saying otherwise unless I missed it. I don't think even if they were frustrated by Stevie's absence that it has to bring a pall over the proceedings.

[KarmaContestant]

Originally Posted by dontlookdown

If anything, there is a "time running out" feeling and I think Stevie has been trying to stay as active as possible for the past 3 years or so.

Agreed - and that's also why I think she's decided to release an album of old songs that haven't been released before. Time is running out.

As I said in another thread - She won't live forever, and if she's wanted to get these songs out to the world - it's time to do it *now*. Time flies, and someday Stevie won't be around to finish her own songs. Perhaps the thought of some stranger taking artistic liberties with her demos for the benefit of label execs looking for a posthumous Christmas bonus has lit some fire under her. Her dad died. Her mom died. Chris has had health issues. She has no children of her own - no one to protect her legacy other than her niece. She's got to do it now if she wants it done her way.

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by dontlookdown

I don't have an actual direct source, but I know people who are in the Village a few times a month for live radio broadcasts; and from their perspective, they hear nothing but a celebratory mood coming from the Fleetwood Mac rooms.

Aren't those rooms sound proof?

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by vivfox

Aren't those rooms sound proof?

I think they meant metaphorically. lol

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

Agreed - and that's also why I think she's decided to release an album of old songs that haven't been released before. Time is running out.

As I said in another thread - She won't live forever, and if she's wanted to get these songs out to the world - it's time to do it *now*. Time flies, and someday Stevie won't be around to finish her own songs. Perhaps the thought of some stranger taking artistic liberties with her demos for the benefit of label execs looking for a posthumous Christmas bonus has lit some fire under her. Her dad died. Her mom died. Chris has had health issues. She has no children of her own - no one to protect her legacy other than her niece. She's got to do it now if she wants it done her way.

I was just wondering that myself...Look at what is happening with all the unfinished/unreleased Michael Jackson songs... I wonder how Stevie would feel about someone finishing her old songs just to make a quick buck or worse turning them into some kind of collaboration with whatever pop star is the flavor of the month at the time...Can you imagine a new "Stevie" record featuring the Miley's, Taylor's, & Justin's of 15 years from now on her songs without her input...

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

Agreed - and that's also why I think she's decided to release an album of old songs that haven't been released before. Time is running out.

As I said in another thread - She won't live forever, and if she's wanted to get these songs out to the world - it's time to do it *now*. Time flies, and someday Stevie won't be around to finish her own songs. Perhaps the thought of some stranger taking artistic liberties with her demos for the benefit of label execs looking for a posthumous Christmas bonus has lit some fire under her. Her dad died. Her mom died. Chris has had health issues. She has no children of her own - no one to protect her legacy other than her niece. She's got to do it now if she wants it done her way.

But it's this very reason that I wish she would return to the band and work with them. They're all older and time is running out for all of them. I would have loved to have seen her say, "you know what? I'm going to give this precious time to the band that allowed me to build my career as a famous musician." But, hey, I get why her fans are psyched for a new 100% Stevie record.

[lulu28]

Originally Posted by BlueDenimLamp

I was just wondering that myself...Look at what is happening with all the unfinished/unreleased Michael Jackson songs... I wonder how Stevie would feel about someone finishing her old songs just to make a quick buck or worse turning them into some kind of collaboration with whatever pop star is the flavor of the month at the time...Can you imagine a new "Stevie" record featuring the Miley's, Taylor's, & Justin's of 15 years from now on her songs without her input...

Just the thought of this happening makes me completely ill!

[secondhandchain]

Found this on Dave Stewarts FB page.

Douglas Stone Be nice if she could work together with FM and not just think of herself.
Like · Reply · 1 · May 15 at 12:43pm

Dave Stewart she does Douglas Stone and will
Like · 10 · May 15 at 7:05pm

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by secondhandchain

Found this on Dave Stewarts FB page.

Douglas Stone Be nice if she could work together with FM and not just think of herself.
Like · Reply · 1 · May 15 at 12:43pm

Dave Stewart she does Douglas Stone and will
Like · 10 · May 15 at 7:05pm

Yes this was posted earlier...
Dave seems a little protective of Stevie and their work...

Originally Posted by BlueLight

Here's a comment that Dave just posted on Facebook. I continue to think that there's no doubt here that Stevie is on board.

Originally Posted by BlueDenimLamp

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I don't think Dave will stand for people running Stevie or their work into the ground...

[secondhandchain]

I think they will finish up US leg of tour. Go back into the studio with Stevie in January and finish up the album...then tour Europe.

[SpyNote]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

Actually, we've waited decades for a new album by these five people. I, for one, am pretty irritated that the prospect of one is put on hold. I'm sure in the end it'll all work out but my irritation is real. And there's a real reason to be irritated. Hard core Mac fans have waited and waited and waited and instead of rewarding us with a record this year, we have to wait until 2015--at best? Nothing my foot.

Sure, it'll happen in time. I just think they're all too old to be playing the same games they played when they were 40. Do a friggin' record already. Make it THE priority. None of you would have achieved any fan base if it didn't start with the. Mac.

Find a new hobby. That's what people say to me when I get selectively outraged by a delayed Fleetwood Mac release.

The releases will be fewer and more drawn-out over time. That's just the way it works at this stage of their career. All things considered, we are getting at least two new Fleetwood Mac releases (including Stevie's) and a world tour in a one year time frame. There's really nothing to be irritated about if you consider all this starts in just four months.