The videos we have never seen - Page 8

Macfan4life · #**106** 07-21-2022, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bwboy

Macfan4life, I know you hate the song Talk to Me, but you dislike the video that much, as well? I like it because, despite how deep in addiction she was then, Stevie looked incredible in the video, and she’s wearing fabulous dresses. And I love the whole art gallery motif.

Yes I do. The parts you mention in the red dress she looks great but we only get fast glimpses of her. The rest of the video is trash. It appears no one knows what to do and her brother pretending to play saxophone on the wall is just cheezy. That dance they do is stupid. Notice how far away they shoot her in many aspects of the video. The close ups besides the red dress are not there. Hint hint. Stevie failed to show for the Talk To Me shoot because she was "sick." You can tell it was a mad dash to throw together various clips to finalize something. When the video debuted, the song was already in the top 20 or something. But the worst part for me is the end when she exposes her neon gloves. OMG. Stevie embracing the Madonna look in 1985 sent shivers down my spine. Where was my rock goddess?

**jbrownsjr** · #**107** 07-21-2022, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Macfan4life

Yes I do. The parts you mention in the red dress she looks great but we only get fast glimpses of her. The rest of the video is trash. It appears no one knows what to do and her brother pretending to play saxophone on the wall is just cheezy. That dance they do is stupid. Notice how far away they shoot her in many aspects of the video. The close ups besides the red dress are not there. Hint hint. Stevie failed to show for the Talk To Me shoot because she was "sick." You can tell it was a mad dash to throw together various clips to finalize something. When the video debuted, the song was already in the top 20 or something. But the worst part for me is the end when she exposes her neon gloves. OMG. Stevie embracing the Madonna look in 1985 sent shivers down my spine. Where was my rock goddess?

Great memory. I do remember watching out for this video and finally seeing it as this song climbed the charts. . It didn't really air much. And I remember having some of the same feelings about it as you did.

Macfan4life · #**108** 07-21-2022, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

Great memory. I do remember watching out for this video and finally seeing it as this song climbed the charts. . It didn't really air much. And I remember having some of the same feelings about it as you did.

And didn't parts of it have a nautical theme or something which made no sense. You know those windows they have on ships/boats. And Stevie rising from the floor near a mirror was such a bad Gypsy rip off. Paaaaaleeeeze!

**jbrownsjr** · #**109** 07-21-2022, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Macfan4life

And didn't parts of it have a nautical theme or something which made no sense. You know those windows they have on ships/boats. And Stevie rising from the floor near a mirror was such a bad Gypsy rip off. Paaaaaleeeeze!

The opening intro alone is weird. Isn't she doing weird pilates moves or something.???

bwboy · #**110** 07-21-2022, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Macfan4life

Yes I do. The parts you mention in the red dress she looks great but we only get fast glimpses of her. Notice how far away they shoot her in many aspects of the video. The close ups besides the red dress are not there.

I recall reading an interview in USA Today when I Can’t Wait came out where she said something like when it comes to videos, she had only three requests- that they film her far away, that they film her real close, and that they show her play the tambourine. She also mentioned she was recovering from nasal surgery.

If I recall correctly, I think Stevie revisited the set from Talk to Me in the video for Sometimes It’s a Bitch.

Macfan4life · #**111** 07-21-2022, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bwboy

I recall reading an interview in USA Today when I Can’t Wait came out where she said something like when it comes to videos, she had only three requests- that they film her far away, that they film her real close, and that they show her play the tambourine. She also mentioned she was recovering from nasal surgery.

If I recall correctly, I think Stevie revisited the set from Talk to Me in the video for Sometimes It’s a Bitch.

What video shows her playing tambourine? I can't recall any video. I think a second of I Cant Wait just like you get a flash of a guitar before someone comes crashing through the wall like a giant pitcher of Kool Aid. OH YEAH

Here is a poor shape Stevie talking about her "new" I Cant Wait Video for Australia countdown. Who the hell did her racoon makeup?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tl59SfE21o

bwboy · #**112** 07-21-2022, 04:42 PM

I just watched the first minute of I Can’t Wait, and there are several shots of her playing the tambourine.

Macfan4life · #**113** 07-21-2022, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bwboy

I just watched the first minute of I Can’t Wait, and there are several shots of her playing the tambourine.

Thats what I said.
There are no videos of her playing tambourine except a few quick seconds in I Cant Wait

HomerMcvie · #**114** 07-21-2022, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Macfan4life

Thats what I said.
There are no videos of her playing tambourine except a few quick seconds in I Cant Wait

Were her jingles taped down again, to hide her arrhythmia?

bwboy · #**115** 07-21-2022, 07:39 PM

I just watched the video for Sometimes It’s a Bitch alternate edit, and Stevie is on a set just like the one in Talk to Me, so she must have liked how that video turned out. Her band in that video from TimeSpace was really good.

HomerMcvie · #**116** 07-21-2022, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bwboy

I just watched the video for Sometimes It’s a Bitch alternate edit, and Stevie is on a set just like the one in Talk to Me, so she must have liked how that video turned out. Her band in that video from TimeSpace was really good.

You're such a fangirl...

bwboy · #**117** 07-21-2022, 09:10 PM

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You're such a fangirl...

I have been lately, haven’t I?!? I was watching Trouble several times a day a few months ago, because some of those guys were pretty cute. And it was interesting watching Talk to Me and seeing Stevie in something/anything besides a black dress. And that Brad guy is always worth looking at, too.

HomerMcvie · #**118** 07-21-2022, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bwboy

I have been lately, haven’t I?!? I was watching Trouble several times a day a few months ago, because some of those guys were pretty cute. And it was interesting watching Talk to Me and seeing Stevie in something/anything besides a black dress. And that Brad guy is always worth looking at, too.

I have no idea who this Brad is? Member of her solo band?

I haven't followed her solo career since OSOTM. I still have my Wild Heart Tour T-shirt. I haven't worn it in decades, but it's turned to dust on it's own. You can see through it now, it's so thin.

I am 'friends' with Waddy, but that's because he's played on other records that I love. There is a guy named David Nail, that I became OBSESSED with his first album, about 10 years ago. Played it literally every day for 3-4 years. I never bothered to read the liner notes......turns out that Waddy was the guitar player on it. Coincidence that I became obsessed with the sound of that record???

**jbrownsjr** · #**119** 07-22-2022, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I have no idea who this Brad is? Member of her solo band?

I haven't followed her solo career since OSOTM. I still have my Wild Heart Tour T-shirt. I haven't worn it in decades, but it's turned to dust on it's own. You can see through it now, it's so thin.

I am 'friends' with Waddy, but that's because he's played on other records that I love. There is a guy named David Nail, that I became OBSESSED with his first album, about 10 years ago. Played it literally every day for 3-4 years. I never bothered to read the liner notes......turns out that Waddy was the guitar player on it. Coincidence that I became obsessed with the sound of that record???

One of these days you'll be outside in the rain, your heart will skip a beat and you'll be lonely. And then and only then will you realize you should have kept up with every band member of the boss's band!

bwboy · #**120** 07-22-2022, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I have no idea who this Brad is? Member of her solo band?

I had to look on Stevie’s forum to find his last name- Brad Jeffries was the main dancer in Stand Back, and appeared in most of her other videos. He was particularly memorable as the guy who holds his hand out to Stevie to dance with her in Rooms on Fire. He also appeared in the Red Rocks concert during Stand Back, although I don't think we can see much of his face. He also choreographed some of Madonna’s concerts. He was a beautiful man and apparently remains a good friend of Stevie.