Don Henley/Stevie Nicks (Summer Tour) - Page 3

gldstwmn · #31 03-05-2005, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by David

What was the big deal with Sheryl Crow showing up a lot? Carlos Rios & Brett Tuggle show up a lot, too. Sheryl played rhythm guitar -- no different from anyone in Stevie's band playing. Sheryl sang some backup -- no different from what Sharon or Mindy does.

The only difference between Sheryl & the rest of Stevie's band is that Sheryl played one or two of her own songs, but that's hardly a big deal, is it? Didn't you guys find the prospect of seeing Stevie help out on "Every Day Is a Winding Road" interesting? You know ... something a little off the well-trod path for a Stevie Nicks concert? Were you that impatient to get back into another round of "Gold Dust Woman" that you couldn't wait an additional five minutes for it? Hell, you knew it was coming anyway.

I find the Sheryl Crow antagonism baffling. She didn't share the stage that year with Stevie -- she was just a part of the band. And Stevie's bands need all the star power they can get.

Stevie used to do what Sheryl did: hop onstage with musician friends. And those appearances over the years were some of the most interesting of all Stevie time: Stevie with John Stewart, Stevie with Walter Egan, Stevie with Bob Welch, Stevie with Les Dudek, Stevie with Todd Rundgren, Stevie with Bob Dylan, Stevie with Petty & the Heartbreakers, etc.

For what it's worth, I flew out to see Stevie and Sheryl for the specific reason that Sheryl was there and I might get the chance to see something a little different.
Sheryl is an extremely talented woman and does nothing but add to the package when she's with Stevie. JMHO, of course.

WelshWitchPMD · #32 03-05-2005, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by David

What was the big deal with Sheryl Crow showing up a lot? Carlos Rios & Brett Tuggle show up a lot, too. Sheryl played rhythm guitar -- no different from anyone in Stevie's band playing. Sheryl sang some backup -- no different from what Sharon or Mindy does.

The only difference between Sheryl & the rest of Stevie's band is that Sheryl played one or two of her own songs, but that's hardly a big deal, is it? Didn't you guys find the prospect of seeing Stevie help out on "Every Day Is a Winding Road" interesting? You know ... something a little off the well-trod path for a Stevie Nicks concert? Were you that impatient to get back into another round of "Gold Dust Woman" that you couldn't wait an additional five minutes for it? Hell, you knew it was coming anyway.

I find the Sheryl Crow antagonism baffling. She didn't share the stage that year with Stevie -- she was just a part of the band. And Stevie's bands need all the star power they can get.

Stevie used to do what Sheryl did: hop onstage with musician friends. And those appearances over the years were some of the most interesting of all Stevie time: Stevie with John Stewart, Stevie with Walter Egan, Stevie with Bob Welch, Stevie with Les Dudek, Stevie with Todd Rundgren, Stevie with Bob Dylan, Stevie with Petty & the Heartbreakers, etc.

I am just not a big of fan of Sheryl and I did not want to have to see her every show that I went to. Not that it was that many.

Yes, I remember going up to Boston in 1981 to see Stevie sing 2 songs with Tom Petty and I was not that big a fan of his. They performed a duet that was big hit at the time. That was very interesting.

Stevie has a certain chemistry to a degree with those other artists which I don't feel that she does with Sheryl. IMHO.

jwd · #33 03-05-2005, 02:46 PM

I say let the woman do what she friggin' wants to do. I'd love to see Stevie touring this summer, with or without Henley. I understand touring is a great way to get the creative juices flowing, and I think some good songs could come from it for her next solo record. I also think Henley, Crow, and Shanks are all very positive influences for Stevie.

WildInTheWind · #34 03-05-2005, 03:26 PM

I'm not much of a Sheryl Crowe fan...and I don't like what she did with some of Stevie's songs on TISL. Sorcerer, for instance, no longer sounded like a Stevie song to me, just sounded like a Sheryl song. I can't even listen to that song, and the old demos and BN live version is one of my favorite songs. On TISL though, I skip it everytime.

Serrart · #35 03-05-2005, 04:49 PM

I'd much prefer to see Sheryl Crowe (and I loved her work for TISL ) than Don Henley, he has an awesome voice but Eagles' songs project me in a dentist waiting room.

Romy

Nixxxed · #36 03-05-2005, 04:57 PM

As for the updated Greatest Hits, I think that is a good thing. All the songs on Timespace were remixed, remember (and some not so well). Plus, she'll most certainly drop "Sometimes It's A Bitch", "Hard Game to Play", and "Desert Angel", and replace them.

Even though Enchanted was released, I think a 1-disc, cheaper & updated GH would sell more to casual fans. And could this be an Atlantic Co. set, since she's with Reprise now? I'd hate to think TISL material wouldn't be included, but I wouldn't doubt it.

The Henley/Nicks tour sounds interesting. Not sure what I think about it yet. And I think the last double-bill tour was The Wild Heart, which she shared with Joe Walsh. If they're gonna do that, I'd almost rather she & Don share the stage the whole time and just alternate songs (kinda like with Lindsey on the SYW tour). It would make for a much more exciting show -- "Dreams" morphing into "Boys of Summer", and "Dirty Laundry" launching into "Stand Back". Not to mention lots of duets. Just a thought... But it's sad that we prob won't get any new songs on this tour.

Johnny Stew · #37 03-05-2005, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by David

What was the big deal with Sheryl Crow showing up a lot?

The only difference between Sheryl & the rest of Stevie's band is that Sheryl played one or two of her own songs, but that's hardly a big deal, is it?

I find the Sheryl Crow antagonism baffling. She didn't share the stage that year with Stevie -- she was just a part of the band. And Stevie's bands need all the star power they can get.

I would have thought that the antagonism towards Sheryl joining Stevie on some of the TISL dates would have been limited strictly to Stevie's toughest-to-please fans, but my aunt and my friend Anne went to the Pittsburgh show together, and both of them groaned and complained to me later about how annoyed they were to see Sheryl up there singing some songs when they had paid to see Stevie.

To me it seemed like more bang for your buck, but I guess others don't see it that way.

I thought it was awesome of Sheryl to take time out of her busy schedule to basically play glorified backing musician to Stevie. Seemed like a really sweet gesture of love and respect from a friend.

Johnny Stew · #38 03-05-2005, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Is she really any worse than John Shanks or Rupert Hine or Glyn Johns or Thom Panunzio or Andrew Slater or Gordon Perry or Keith Olsen or Chris Lord-Alge or Rick Nowels, & so on & so forth?

I'm weird, because I've loved the production work of everyone on that list... except Glyn Johns (assuming he's responsible for the sound of that atrocious 'Street Angel' recording of "If You Were My Love" and some of the other outtake mixes I've heard from that album), and Rupert Hine (I like SOME of what Rupert did, but I don't feel he was properly suited for the rest of the album).
(Oh, and Slater didn't make enough of an impression on me to form an opinion.)

I thought Sheryl did a terrific job for Stevie... staying true to the original demos, while adding something extra to them in the process.

And I know he doesn't seem popular around here, but I quite liked Shanks' production work on 'TISL,' too, and I'd love to see Stevie work with him again.

amber · #39 03-05-2005, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

I would have thought that the antagonism towards Sheryl joining Stevie on some of the TISL dates would have been limited strictly to Stevie's toughest-to-please fans, but my aunt and my friend Anne went to the Pittsburgh show together, and both of them groaned and complained to me later about how annoyed they were to see Sheryl up there singing some songs when they had paid to see Stevie.

To me it seemed like more bang for your buck, but I guess others don't see it that way.

I thought it was awesome of Sheryl to take time out of her busy schedule to basically play glorified backing musician to Stevie. Seemed like a really sweet gesture of love and respect from a friend.

That's so weird, cause I thought Sheryl's harmonies added so much to stevie's songs - I loved it. And, Sheryl looked hot, I liked her outfit. I would want her up there singing harmonies with tons of Stevie's songs. It only makes stevie sound better, IMO.

77Rumours77 · #40 03-05-2005, 07:52 PM

Am I like to only one excited about this news? I think its great, I know it will be sad that Stevie will have a shorted set, That means ONLY the HITS! So no sara or Beautiful Child or Blue Lamp or Bella Donna or Anything rare.... Oh well, I am still looking forward to this. This means that she will be playing BIG venues, so it looks like the small 1,000-6,000 venues wont be on this tour. DAMN! But I hope she will play KC! or OKC! Cuz I want to see this show!

ontheEdgeof17 · #41 03-05-2005, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 77Rumours77

Am I like to only one excited about this news?

Yup. I don't want a Greatest Hits tour or a tour with Don. Oh well, such is life. I will have to suck it up and go.

The Catdancer · #42 03-05-2005, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 77Rumours77

Am I like to only one excited about this news? I think its great, I know it will be sad that Stevie will have a shorted set, That means ONLY the HITS!

NOOOOOO, you're not the only one. I think it's awesome!!!!!!! So what if it's only gonna be the hits?! I don't mind.... it's a chance to see her again and I for one don't care what she sings. This is great news!!!!!!!

no_spoken_word · #43 03-05-2005, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by The Catdancer

NOOOOOO, you're not the only one. I think it's awesome!!!!!!! So what if it's only gonna be the hits?! I don't mind.... it's a chance to see her again and I for one don't care what she sings. This is great news!!!!!!!

I think it's great news. I didn't expect Stevie would do ANYTHING in 2005!

So now we have three rumors; The co-headlining tour, the Vegas shows, and the compilation. I just wish The Nicksfix would tell us SOMETHING official. Obviously they want to wait until everything is certain, but would it be so hard for them so say "Stevie is tentetively scheduling... such and such".

David · #44 03-05-2005, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixxxed

And I think the last double-bill tour was The Wild Heart, which she shared with Joe Walsh.

Stevie & Joe did not co-headline that tour. Stevie headlined & Joe was the opener. (Same situation as the 1986 tour with Peter Frampton.)

Stevie has never toured as a solo act co-headliner or opening act, although Fleetwood Mac has both co-headlined & opened.

hayley · #45 03-05-2005, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixxxed

Even though Enchanted was released, I think a 1-disc, cheaper & updated GH would sell more to casual fans. And could this be an Atlantic Co. set, since she's with Reprise now? I'd hate to think TISL material wouldn't be included, but I wouldn't doubt it.

Atlantic and Reprise are both part of the same parent company, WEA (Warner/Elektra/Atlantic)- the new greatest hits disc will include songs from TISL. The disc itself might not actually even be under Reprise, it may be through Warner Special Marketing/Products or Rhino.