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[michelej1]

Stevie Nicks On 'In Your Dreams' Film, Christine McVie's Fleetwood Mac Return?
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By Keith Caulfield, L.A. | December 07, 2013 2:15 PM EST

http://www.billboard.com/articles/ne...ood-mac-return


"The year of making ('In Your Dreams') was the best year of my life," says rock legend Stevie Nicks in her documentary of the same name.

The film, which was released to home video on Dec. 3, captures the writing and recording of Nicks' most recent studio album. Released in 2011, the set was co-produced by Dave Stewart (of Eurythmics fame), and was her first solo studio effort since 2001's "Trouble In Shangri-La."

Billboard sat down with Nicks at her home in Los Angeles -- the same house where much of "In Your Dreams" was recorded -- to talk about the new DVD and more. Highlights of that extended chat are in the video below.


"It was just the year that I was the most happy," says Nicks of recording "Dreams." "Every day I woke up and went 'I can't wait to get up, jump in the bathtub, put on a little make-up and run downstairs and greet Dave at the door.'"

Stewart's attitude towards recording helped push Nicks towards releasing an album -- something she had been reluctant to do for a long while. "Dave would just go, 'It's just one more great adventure, darling. And if it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out. Who cares?'"

"Before I started this record, I wasn't gonna make another record. Because I was really so bummed out by people trying to explain to me why the music business wasn't the same (as it used to be)."

Used to be: As in, when album sales were still robust and artists didn't have to worry about their music being freely shared on the Internet.

Stewart convinced Nicks to take a different view on the business. "'It doesn't matter Stevie!'" she says he said to her. "'We're in our 60s. If this whole record goes to hell, it doesn't matter! We're OK! We're financially stable. We'll be just fine. So we can do anything we want. We can try anything we want.'"

The spark that set the entire album in motion was Nicks' viewing of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon." She was so moved by the film, she was inspired to write the song "Moonlight" (which appears on "In Your Dreams").

"I said, 'you know what, now I'm gonna have to do a record,' because I can't just put this little song out without a record to back it up. So even if it doesn't sell any records, I'm ready to make a record now."

And with that, she set out to make "In Your Dreams" into a reality.

Fast-forward a few years later to 2013, and Nicks was back on the road with her old band, Fleetwood Mac, for an international tour. Fans were no doubt jazzed by a very special guest that joined the group for two shows in September: former band mate Christine McVie.

The singer/songwriter left the group in 1998, and hadn't performed with the band since. "I think she's probably been asked 5 million times to come back to the band," Nicks says. "By all of us. By every one one of us. And she has said, in no uncertain terms, 'No. No. Absolutely not. No way.'"

So then it may have come as a surprise to many, when McVie told the Guardian in November that she would be "delighted" if the band were to "ask" her to play with them again. "But it hasn't happened, so we'll have to wait and see."

But Nicks says, "If Chris wants to come back to the band, I said to her, 'It's your band. I don't really think you have to ask. Because it's your band. McVie. Fleetwood Mac-vie? So, it all depends, Chris, on you. How you feel. Do you want to take this on again?'"

"This" meaning the "two-hour and 45 minute show" each night, which Nicks describes as a "job of champions" that "is not easy, 'cause we are not young. And we are out there rocking for almost three solid hours."

With that said, Nicks says "I don't know what she'll do. Story to come. To be continued."

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Stevie Nicks On 'In Your Dreams' Film, Christine McVie's Fleetwood Mac Return?
Articles / News

By Keith Caulfield, L.A. | December 07, 2013 2:15 PM EST

http://www.billboard.com/articles/ne...ood-mac-return


"The year of making ('In Your Dreams') was the best year of my life," says rock legend Stevie Nicks in her documentary of the same name.

The film, which was released to home video on Dec. 3, captures the writing and recording of Nicks' most recent studio album. Released in 2011, the set was co-produced by Dave Stewart (of Eurythmics fame), and was her first solo studio effort since 2001's "Trouble In Shangri-La."

Billboard sat down with Nicks at her home in Los Angeles -- the same house where much of "In Your Dreams" was recorded -- to talk about the new DVD and more. Highlights of that extended chat are in the video below.


"It was just the year that I was the most happy," says Nicks of recording "Dreams." "Every day I woke up and went 'I can't wait to get up, jump in the bathtub, put on a little make-up and run downstairs and greet Dave at the door.'"

Stewart's attitude towards recording helped push Nicks towards releasing an album -- something she had been reluctant to do for a long while. "Dave would just go, 'It's just one more great adventure, darling. And if it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out. Who cares?'"

"Before I started this record, I wasn't gonna make another record. Because I was really so bummed out by people trying to explain to me why the music business wasn't the same (as it used to be)."

Used to be: As in, when album sales were still robust and artists didn't have to worry about their music being freely shared on the Internet.

Stewart convinced Nicks to take a different view on the business. "'It doesn't matter Stevie!'" she says he said to her. "'We're in our 60s. If this whole record goes to hell, it doesn't matter! We're OK! We're financially stable. We'll be just fine. So we can do anything we want. We can try anything we want.'"

The spark that set the entire album in motion was Nicks' viewing of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon." She was so moved by the film, she was inspired to write the song "Moonlight" (which appears on "In Your Dreams").

"I said, 'you know what, now I'm gonna have to do a record,' because I can't just put this little song out without a record to back it up. So even if it doesn't sell any records, I'm ready to make a record now."

And with that, she set out to make "In Your Dreams" into a reality.

Fast-forward a few years later to 2013, and Nicks was back on the road with her old band, Fleetwood Mac, for an international tour. Fans were no doubt jazzed by a very special guest that joined the group for two shows in September: former band mate Christine McVie.

The singer/songwriter left the group in 1998, and hadn't performed with the band since. "I think she's probably been asked 5 million times to come back to the band," Nicks says. "By all of us. By every one one of us. And she has said, in no uncertain terms, 'No. No. Absolutely not. No way.'"

So then it may have come as a surprise to many, when McVie told the Guardian in November that she would be "delighted" if the band were to "ask" her to play with them again. "But it hasn't happened, so we'll have to wait and see."

But Nicks says, "If Chris wants to come back to the band, I said to her, 'It's your band. I don't really think you have to ask. Because it's your band. McVie. Fleetwood Mac-vie? So, it all depends, Chris, on you. How you feel. Do you want to take this on again?'"

"This" meaning the "two-hour and 45 minute show" each night, which Nicks describes as a "job of champions" that "is not easy, 'cause we are not young. And we are out there rocking for almost three solid hours."

With that said, Nicks says "I don't know what she'll do. Story to come. To be continued."

Well this is interesting...Do we know when Stevie was interviewed??? When Stevie says "I don't know what she'll do" it sounds like her return might not even be in the works at all and if it is it could be a long ways off...

[SpyNote]

Originally Posted by BlueDenimLamp

Well this is interesting...Do we know when Stevie was interviewed??? When Stevie says "I don't know what she'll do" it sounds like her return might not even be in the works at all and if it is it could be a long ways off...

The interview happened this week at Stevie's In Your Dreams house. To me, it sounded like Stevie gave somewhat of a cold shoulder response to the Guardian quote that Christine wanted to rejoin the band if asked. Then she went on to explain that the band spent many years trying to reestablishing itself without her which was "heartbreaking." So it sounds like Stevie wants Christine to say something like, "I know I kept saying no. But I was having a hard time. I thought I wanted to be something else. But I finally realized that what I really want is to play music again with the people I love. I want to come back."

This back and forth seems silly. They're all too old to be playing these kind of games.

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

The interview happened this week at Stevie's In Your Dreams house. To me, it sounded like Stevie gave somewhat of a cold shoulder response to the Guardian quote that Christine wanted to rejoin the band if asked. Then she went on to explain that the band spent many years trying to reestablishing itself without her which was "heartbreaking." So it sounds like Stevie wants Christine to say something like, "I know I kept saying no. But I was having a hard time. I thought I wanted to be something else. But I finally realized that what I really want is to play music again with the people I love. I want to come back."

This back and forth seems silly. They're all too old to be playing these kind of games.

But then there's the "It's her (Christine's ) band and she doesn't have to ask if she can return" quote...And so continues the soap opera...

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

The interview happened this week at Stevie's In Your Dreams house. To me, it sounded like Stevie gave somewhat of a cold shoulder response to the Guardian quote that Christine wanted to rejoin the band if asked. Then she went on to explain that the band spent many years trying to reestablishing itself without her which was "heartbreaking." So it sounds like Stevie wants Christine to say something like, "I know I kept saying no. But I was having a hard time. I thought I wanted to be something else. But I finally realized that what I really want is to play music again with the people I love. I want to come back."

This back and forth seems silly. They're all too old to be playing these kind of games.

Christine has basically said it was her fault, that she thought she wanted something else and doesn't know why it took so long to realize she didn't.

I think they have something in the works, it just sounds like it is still just coming together.

Michele

[BlueDenimLamp]

It's a simple yes or no answer....She (Christine) will be working with the band again in some capacity or she's won't...

[olive]

Originally Posted by BlueDenimLamp

It's a simple yes or no answer....She (Christine) will be working with the band again in some capacity or she's won't...

which she will not answer , the band will announce it as soon as all the details and contracts are signed and importantly how the money will be split ... if she is going to do it it.

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by olive

which she will not answer , the band will announce it as soon as all the details and contracts are signed and importantly how the money will be split ... if she is going to do it it.

Either they (the 5) want the band back together or they don't...If they don't have a record deal and they don't have a tour booked I don't see where there is a contractual hurdle they have to clear...All they have to say is "The Mac Is Back" and worry about the legal details when and if they record or tour again...

[APerfectLie]

I can't help but laugh at the fact that a few years ago Stevie was saying she missed Chris dearly and never wanted to record with FM again without her and she'd pay 20 million dollars to get her back and now that Chris says she's interested Stevie is like, "Uhh are you sure? Do you REALLY want to do this?! Because it sucks! And we spent a long time trying to be a band without you!" I'd expect Stevie and Mick to be acting like giddy little school girls and talking about all the big plans they have for Chris.

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by APerfectLie

I can't help but laugh at the fact that a few years ago Stevie was saying she missed Chris dearly and never wanted to record with FM again without her and she'd pay to get her back and now that Chris says she's interested Stevie is like, "Uhh are you sure? Do you REALLY want to do this?! Because it sucks! And we spent a long time trying to be a band without you!" I'd expect Stevie and Mick to be acting like giddy little school girls and talking about all the big plans they have for Chris.

This quote made me laugh out loud.

[Dreamz19]

Originally Posted by APerfectLie

I can't help but laugh at the fact that a few years ago Stevie was saying she missed Chris dearly and never wanted to record with FM again without her and she'd pay 20 million dollars to get her back and now that Chris says she's interested Stevie is like, "Uhh are you sure? Do you REALLY want to do this?! Because it sucks! And we spent a long time trying to be a band without you!" I'd expect Stevie and Mick to be acting like giddy little school girls and talking about all the big plans they have for Chris.

I was having the same exact thoughts while reading Stevie's latest comments on this.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by vivfox

This quote made me laugh out loud.

LOL, "it sucks." That's not the way to nurse John back to health and work either.

Michele

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by APerfectLie

I'd expect Stevie and Mick to be acting like giddy little school girls and talking about all the big plans they have for Chris.

But what is clear is that they have told Chris that a return means the road. Earlier this year Mick said that maybe Chris might record a song with Stevie or something. It's now obvious from Stevie's comments that no one is talking about Chris coming back just to record a song or two or twelve. Whatever they have been discussing with Christine includes touring and it seems like that has been made clear to Christine. So, I think that whatever their plans are for Christine are a little clearer to us fans now.

Michele

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by michelej1

But what is clear is that they have told Chris that a return means the road. Earlier this year Mick said that maybe Chris might record a song with Stevie or something. It's now obvious from Stevie's comments that no one is talking about Chris coming back just to record a song or two or twelve. Whatever they have been discussing with Christine includes touring and it seems like that has been made clear to Christine. So, I think that whatever their plans are for Christine are a little clearer to us fans now.

Michele

Christine misses her band mates and it was fun hanging out with the band but there's a big difference between that and an 80 city tour...It also sounds like they might not want to deal with CM having a special FM schedule...Besides it really wouldn't be fair to the fans that she was available for certain shows and not others...

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by BlueDenimLamp

Christine misses her band mates and it was fun hanging out with the band but there's a big difference between that and an 80 city tour...It also sounds like they might not want to deal with CM having a special FM schedule...Besides it really wouldn't be fair to the fans that she was available for certain shows and not others...

Also, I think they're letting Christine know that it is not going to be like The Dance, not a couple of months. Even though their initial contracts might only be for 30 dates, I think they're letting Christine know it's a long term commitment beyond any initial "reunion" dates.

Michele