Freedom

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

Storming like the end of the world here.

A rare appearance when they didn't perform live, though they made it look realistic. It was clearly the record track. And the way the song ended shattered the illusion.
Why couldn't they have performed it live? This was probably a European TV show, which sometimes is a factor. 'Freedom' should have been it their set list; Stevie didn't perform any of her new songs from from Behind the Mask on that tour. 'Affairs of the Heart" and 'Freedom' would have been good editions to the set list.

Also, it should have featured 'Behind the Mask', and 'When the Sun Goes Down', the latter of which was performed once or twice, then dropped. Billy and Rick must have felt creatively restricted in the band. At least Rick was allowed to perform a few Peter Green tunes. But it was a huge misstep to open the show (with too long of an intro) with 'In the Back of Your Mind', and only playing a portion of it, before breaking into 'The Chain.' That song should have appeared later in the set, in complete form.

I saw two show from that tour. And I'm still a little peeved about them. Stevie was okay, but her energy and mood were off, and she should have sung at least one new song. And they give Billy and Rick very little room to capitalize on their talents. Rick is the real deal. Billy is talented too, but I'm not too keen on his front man showmanship.