Stevie On American Idol

[johnnystorms]

i love when she told the girl "does this song have harmony? it NEEDS it!" such a PRO

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by johnnystorms

i love when she told the girl "does this song have harmony? it NEEDS it!" such a PRO

And then very quickly they switch to the next scene of Stevie holding the lyric sheet while singing the harmony with this girl. In realtime I wonder how long it took for someone to write down the lyrics for her in that spontaneous moment?

[On Ice]

Hopefully these two awesome tv appearances get that equally awesome album of hers back in the fray. It's just too damn good to fizzle out.

[reebokandlace]

I could see that Stevie was in an incredible amount of pain over losing her mother. Not just when she mentioned her death, but when you look into her eyes one can see how very hurt and very lost she is at this point in her life. I have not seen" that look" in her eyes since she was married to Kim. It is heartbreaking.

She has put on quite a bit of weight in the last three months as well. It is understandable of course...but the weight gain showed on Idol. On "Up All Night" the lighting helped hide the weight gain.

Barbs death is aging her-- crying & hurting takes a lot out of a person.... Again, her age showed on Idol and was hidden on "Up all Night"-- I pray she pours herself into her writing and comes through this stronger...hopefully the tour will bring her out of this emotional spiral downward.

And yet again, it is obvious that assistant of hers is useless. I wish she would surround herself with people who really cared about her and took better care of her.

[Josh2003]

Originally Posted by reebokandlace

And yet again, it is obvious that assistant of hers is useless. I wish she would surround herself with people who really cared about her and took better care of her.

I'm quite curious what you mean by this. Please elaborate.

[WildHearted]

Originally Posted by vivfox

And then very quickly they switch to the next scene of Stevie holding the lyric sheet while singing the harmony with this girl. In realtime I wonder how long it took for someone to write down the lyrics for her in that spontaneous moment?

I think they already had them printed out either in case the mentors needed to reference them. Like when Jimmy had to tell Heejun to say the 's' on 'secrets'.

[egg cream]

Originally Posted by reebokandlace

I could see that Stevie was in an incredible amount of pain over losing her mother. Not just when she mentioned her death, but when you look into her eyes one can see how very hurt and very lost she is at this point in her life. I have not seen" that look" in her eyes since she was married to Kim. It is heartbreaking.

She has put on quite a bit of weight in the last three months as well. It is understandable of course...but the weight gain showed on Idol. On "Up All Night" the lighting helped hide the weight gain.

Barbs death is aging her-- crying & hurting takes a lot out of a person.... Again, her age showed on Idol and was hidden on "Up all Night"-- I pray she pours herself into her writing and comes through this stronger...hopefully the tour will bring her out of this emotional spiral downward.

And yet again, it is obvious that assistant of hers is useless. I wish she would surround herself with people who really cared about her and took better care of her.

Are you trolling or what? Because an assistant isn't a babysitter, or a mental health professional...it's not her job to make Stevie happy every moment of every day, and she can't bring Stevie out of an "emotional spiral." Which, by the way, I would be more worried if Stevie wasn't sad right now. Her mom died two months ago, it's normal for her to feel like **** most of the time. Hell, it's been seven months since my dad died, and I'm still a wreck most of the time, and I still mostly feel the way Stevie does, that I don't have any problems because my only problem is that my dad is gone...it hit me hard when she said that, because I completely understand.

She's going through some **** right now, and she's going to continue to go through some **** for a while, and "people who really cared about her" will give her the space and support she needs to go through it, not try to numb her so she never feels any pain. (That's how you get addicted to Klonopin, kids.)

But, you know, I can tell you really care about her on a deep level from the way you pointed out how she's gained weight and looks a little older. That's what someone who really cares about her feelings would do.

[Sanne2]

Originally Posted by reebokandlace

And yet again, it is obvious that assistant of hers is useless. I wish she would surround herself with people who really cared about her and took better care of her.

It might be obvious to you, but this whole comment puzzles me.

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by Josh2003

I'm quite curious what you mean by this. Please elaborate.

This poster won't respond or post again for another two years.

[jkmaletic]

Originally Posted by egg cream

Are you trolling or what? Because an assistant isn't a babysitter, or a mental health professional...it's not her job to make Stevie happy every moment of every day, and she can't bring Stevie out of an "emotional spiral." Which, by the way, I would be more worried if Stevie wasn't sad right now. Her mom died two months ago, it's normal for her to feel like **** most of the time. Hell, it's been seven months since my dad died, and I'm still a wreck most of the time, and I still mostly feel the way Stevie does, that I don't have any problems because my only problem is that my dad is gone...it hit me hard when she said that, because I completely understand.

She's going through some **** right now, and she's going to continue to go through some **** for a while, and "people who really cared about her" will give her the space and support she needs to go through it, not try to numb her so she never feels any pain. (That's how you get addicted to Klonopin, kids.)

But, you know, I can tell you really care about her on a deep level from the way you pointed out how she's gained weight and looks a little older. Th
at's what someone who really cares about her feelings would do.

Completely agree.

Stevie is actually doing remarkable considering her recent loss. Like she said in that letter, her Mom would want her to "go on" with her career and that's what she's doing.
Stevie will definitely have her good days and bad days, but she will get through it. The woman is strong as an ox!

[skcin]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Grantland talks about Idol. Here's the SN excerpt.
http://www.grantland.com/blog/hollyw...t-in-the-top-9

Thoughts on guest coach Stevie Nicks?

Kang: It was a good and necessary change of pace. Mary J. will always be the most helpful and inspiring guest coach, but sometimes you have to mix it up and bring in some crazy. This, by the way, was the formula that catapulted Idol to such prominence — Simon’s stern helpfulness and Paula’s apparent drug/drinking problem. (By the way, can you imagine how much better the show would have been had they started out with Mary J. in the Randy role? I continue to be completely mystified by his continued presence on the show. I’ve never met a single person who says, “I really like Randy Jackson.” In fact, if you like Randy Jackson, please explain why in the comments section below.)

Stevie definitely brought the safe, post-menopausal crazy, and I’m glad that the Idol producers finally watched The Voice and realized that as long as you’re going to have great singers on as guests, you might as well have them sing a bit. My favorite part of last night’s show was when she grabbed a terrified Hollie Cavanagh by the shoulders and whispered, “I’ve got some Xboxes, an eight-ball, and some incense in a van in the parking lot. Do you want to prank call that bitch Debbie Harry with me?”

Lisanti: Stevie Nicks was incredibly entertaining. Not only did she sing along with the contestants, tell inappropriate stories about personal tragedies (RIP, Mama Nicks), and offer just about every contestant a spot in Fleetwood Mac, she eye-****ed Colton Dixon and Phil Squared to within an inch of their lives. (I wouldn't be surprised to discover her mansion in Laurel Canyon is fully stocked with skinny twentysomethings who wander around in nothing but tie-dyed T-shirts, waiting for her to flog them with a dream catcher. God knows she's earned it.) Things got a little uncomfortable when they showed that photo of how much Phillip looks like a young Lindsey Buckingham, or when they showed ANY images of Jimmy Iovine's hippie-libertine former self, who probably would've stubbed a joint out in his own eyeball if he knew (a) he'd actually live to see 2012, and (b) his 60-year-old self would dress exactly like Justin Bieber.

But she was great. Who knew we secretly wished the show would find a female version of Steven Tyler?

This is pretty awesome.

Originally Posted by sparky

What a great appearance. She's adorable and heartfelt and actually gave good advice.... On Up All Night she kinda makes fun of herself and here she is the sage mother rocker who takes it all very seriously. Nicely done.

Either way, this was a home run.

Agreed!

Originally Posted by Josh2003

I'm quite curious what you mean by this. Please elaborate.

Ha. Good luck.

Originally Posted by vivfox

This poster won't respond or post again for another two years.

What he said.

Originally Posted by egg cream

But, you know, I can tell you really care about her on a deep level from the way you pointed out how she's gained weight and looks a little older. That's what someone who really cares about her feelings would do.

Well played.

[reebokandlace]

Originally Posted by Sanne2

It might be obvious to you, but this whole comment puzzles me.

I just don't think she is a good influence on her life. Just my opinion.

[reebokandlace]

Originally Posted by vivfox

This poster won't respond or post again for another two years.

You are incorrect. Although I do not sit around and post on Stevie Nicks message boards as often as many of you do. I only post when I have something I want to say.

[reebokandlace]

Originally Posted by egg cream

Are you trolling or what? .......But, you know, I can tell you really care about her on a deep level from the way you pointed out how she's gained weight and looks a little older. That's what someone who really cares about her feelings would do.

There is nothing wrong with stating the obvious. Especially when Stevie herself has commented in the past that she never wants to get as heavy as she was at the Clinton Inauguration. She is going through a very hard time right now and it is heartbreaking to see her so sad and obviously eating for comfort.

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by reebokandlace

There is nothing wrong with stating the obvious. Especially when Stevie herself has commented in the past that she never wants to get as heavy as she was at the Clinton Inauguration. She is going through a very hard time right now and it is heartbreaking to see her so sad and obviously eating for comfort.

Jesus, sorry, but I don't think she is that fat. She is actually skinny for her age. It's really hard to lose weight at that age. She has done a good job. After 50, if you still have a waistline, you are winning the war.