Enquirer article about Tribute Album

[Christopher]

There is no doubt Barbara's passing has struck Stevie to the core & may have also just lighted a huge fire under Stevie, who we well know, has so much unfinished business & promised projects to tend to. Stevie focus could be razor sharp right now. I don't think it's unreasonable at all to think she could pen & record an 11-12 song album quickly & have it out sooner than later.

Yes, Stevie's has been somewhat of a procrastinator, and had every excuse in the book about taking 10 years to record another record. But I really think time is of the essence now, Stevie must realize this, and her mom's passing has made this more of a reality. Through Dave Stewarts encouragement & creative enthusiasm, he really showed Stevie a different way of recording was possible, in that it doesn't have to be tedious & torture.

If you think back to 2010, Stevie & Dave began writing and recording the bulk of IYD late Feb -April at her home. Short break in May (when Dave had oversea "Ghosts" commitments etc.), resuming in June until the beginning of July - laying the remainder of the musical tracks in the studio. Then Stevie toured that August. After which that autumn was overdubs & getting "Soldier's Angel" just right. Finishing off all recording & mixing by the end of November 2010, The record was completed (aside from artwork) by Dec. 2010. So all & all IYD was recorded in 5 months over the span of 10 months at best. And it was held another 6 months for final release.

Taking that all into account, along the rumored possible inclusion of a "Silver Springs" re-recording, probably from a more intimate approach. Throw in the huge possibility & potential of "Touched By An Angel" getting re-wroked, or re-released, plus her pulling from her VAST supply of vault songs. Just add 4-6 newly written songs & a possible "cover" song of sentimental value to Stevie & her mother AND bam...there's your new record - completely in the realm of possibility. And If this project happens, it will be a more somber, intimate and serious record with a lot less hoopla than any of her releases. Which would mean less marketing spin, a more low-key release & unveiling. I imagine from Stevie's point of view, the pressure is off now. She just released her 1st album in 10 years with aplomb & acclaim - now that must have been nerve-wracking to unveil. The hard part is over. I believe Stevie is now on a creative mission, or at least I'd like to believe. So I remain optimistic, something positive and cathartic will come out of this for Stevie & her fans in one way or another.