Missed Opportunity

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

^^I think RAL was a great record despite Stevie. As I listen to all of the songs that supposedly comprised the original Mirror Mirror album, I am sooo glad that she/they went in a different direction and sought some external input. Mirror Mirror would have been a massive and utter flop without a single hit single. Obviously, I am not a fan of the demos from this era.

"Mirror, Mirror" is a mythical album title perpetuated by some fan or fans that has seemed to stick around like some Stevie urban legend. Yes, of course, Stevie did record that song. But never ever has Stevie mentioned it as being the title of her 3rd record in any interviews dating back to that era. I dare someone to find such article. In fact, all the way back in August of 1983 during TWH promotion and interviews, I read an interview that the associated press picked up on with Stevie within which she added that she was already busy writing material for her next record and had already decided to title it Rock A Little - a song which was already written.

As far as all the songs recorded or demoed during the RAL era, they run quite the gamut. Stevie probably recorded more songs for this record than any before or after. I'm quite fascinated by this era, and the songs that were either discarded or not finished. There are some really good songs which could've/should've been keepers imo. She Loves Him Still, Running Through The Garden & Chanel Chanel immediately spring to mind.
But you're right Stevie needed a strong hit and Jimmy was scouting everywhere possible to turn up something inviting & commercial. Obviously, Stevie & Jimmy were not on the same wavelength. Jimmy thought "Reconsider Me" would have been a big song in Stevie's career. I sometimes wonder if Stevie's relationship & trust in Jimmy had aligned once again, what possible outcomes would have ensued. Would Reconsider Me have been a timeless hit for Stevie? Where upon Talk To Me was a big hit when released, but has not had the timeless classic factor, As it is rarely if ever still played classic rock radio.