new mirror mirror version

[Thrown_Down]

I love Mirror Mirror. I have to say I much prefer the vocal on the Rock A Little version, however I really like the instrumental on the Street Angel version.

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by Thrown_Down

I love Mirror Mirror. I have to say I much prefer the vocal on the Rock A Little version, however I really like the instrumental on the Street Angel version.

This SA version of "Mirror Mirror" is interesting...and more elaborate. There are sections of it I like better, but overall its arrangement is longer & meandering, warmed over uninspired adult contemporary. Stevie made the right choice nixing Chris Lord -Alge as producer for the SA sessions!! He also wisely stuck to his strengths as a top mixer. This sounds like Stevie's OSOTM through Timespace tour band arrangements . Nothing spectacular here or there Mostly I miss Stevie and Waddy's (he's absent on this SA version) INTENSITY! But I do not miss the 5' O clock news syncopated rhythm of the RAL outtake. I've never minded that this is a story/prose song without anything really resembling a chorus ("Sara" anyone). This song had potential as a pure art piece, But BOTH versions/arrangements miss the mark, so it's not that hard to understand why they weren't picked for official release on her solo records. That said, "Mirror, Mirror" would have made a nice addition to her Enchanted box set's 3rd CD of rarities . Both recording "as is" would only be appreciated by die-hard fans. Most of us!

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by BrownEyedGirl26

What is so bad about this song? Please elaborate!

it doesn't make a whole lot of sense, it's one of her flow-of-mind songs, but her vocal on this song was one of the best vocals of her career and it should of made an album

[On Ice]

The new version of Mirror Mirror has atmosphere and Stevie's vocal delivery is awesome. It would've been neat had the old version actually appeared on Rock a Little and been updated for Street Angel. I think this is one of her best songs of the era and the dust bin treatment it got is one of Stevie's many career misfires/inconsistencies (IMO of course).

[BrownEyedGirl26]

Originally Posted by On Ice

The new version of Mirror Mirror has atmosphere and Stevie's vocal delivery is awesome. It would've been neat had the old version actually appeared on Rock a Little and been updated for Street Angel. I think this is one of her best songs of the era and the dust bin treatment it got is one of Stevie's many career misfires/inconsistencies (IMO of course).

I love the harmonizing with herself, the melodies and the general vocal acrobatics of this song. Also when she is singing Mirror Mirroorr it really sounds like she is talking to the mirror! The first time I heard this song I liked it because it was around the time I also heard the demos for Thousand Days and Smile At You!

[markolas]

Mike, did Sara Fleetwood mention whether or not Running Through the Garden was recorded for possible inclusion on Street Angel? I know there's been some speculation. If it was, I'd be thrilled if it surfaced some day.

[mikebise]

Sara doesn't always answer all the questions in our conversations online, but she does have some great stories and information!

I specifically asked about "Running Through The Garden" and "I Call You Missing" being recorded with "Mirror, Mirror" and "Thousand Days" with CL-A as the producer (since all four songs were re-submitted for copyright in July 1992 as new recordings), but she didn't answer that part. She did say that their Street Angel version of "I Call You Missing" is incredible, though, but she didn't say the producer. But that was right when she was telling me that CL-A produced "Mirror, Mirror", so maybe we could infer that.

However, "I Call You Missing" was still on the "final" Street Angel track listing as late as March 1994, so I'm betting that Glyn Johns produced it, with Stevie & Thom Panunzio tweaking it. But maybe Chris did produce it, and "Running Through The Garden", too. Hopefully, we'll find out!

Off topic: Sara told me about a song of Stevie's called "Crooks Court", and she mentioned it in context with "Watch Chain" as two songs she wasn't crazy about. She seemed very surprised that the fans didn't have their hands on "Crooks Court", since we would probably love it! Ooh, I want this song!!! And the 1992 "I Call You Missing"!!!!!

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by mikebise

Off topic: Sara told me about a song of Stevie's called "Crooks Court", and she mentioned it in context with "Watch Chain" as two songs she wasn't crazy about. She seemed very surprised that the fans didn't have their hands on "Crooks Court", since we would probably love it! Ooh, I want this song!!!

Yes, someone else mentioned that song back in January. Nice to know there are still things left to uncover.

Michele

[starshine]

Originally Posted by mikebise

Sara doesn't always answer all the questions in our conversations online, but she does have some great stories and information!

I specifically asked about "Running Through The Garden" and "I Call You Missing" being recorded with "Mirror, Mirror" and "Thousand Days" with CL-A as the producer (since all four songs were re-submitted for copyright in July 1992 as new recordings), but she didn't answer that part. She did say that their Street Angel version of "I Call You Missing" is incredible, though, but she didn't say the producer. But that was right when she was telling me that CL-A produced "Mirror, Mirror", so maybe we could infer that.

However, "I Call You Missing" was still on the "final" Street Angel track listing as late as March 1994, so I'm betting that Glyn Johns produced it, with Stevie & Thom Panunzio tweaking it. But maybe Chris did produce it, and "Running Through The Garden", too. Hopefully, we'll find out!

Off topic: Sara told me about a song of Stevie's called "Crooks Court", and she mentioned it in context with "Watch Chain" as two songs she wasn't crazy about. She seemed very surprised that the fans didn't have their hands on "Crooks Court", since we would probably love it! Ooh, I want this song!!! And the 1992 "I Call You Missing"!!!!!

Thats interesting info from Sara, Mike. Thanks for telling us. I do like this version of MM and all the others. I love having different versions of other songs. The 'Crooks Court' song sounds interesting. I wonder what its about??

[Stevieforever]

Me too, I would love to get the Street Angel version of "I Call You Missing" and "Running Through The Garden" as well. If the SA version of "Mirror Mirror" is this good, I can only imagine how great the other two would be!!