Stevie Nicks: Soundstage (2-disc set) - July 1, 2008 release

[Steviefan49]

Originally Posted by RockALittle250

Once again...Amen!

Thanks RockALittle! Sheesh.. after all, it IS a Stevie/FM board, right? Isn't it our love of Stevie that brought us all together- here- in the first place?? And on other Stevie/FM boards and groups? It's because of our love for her that we STILL have all of these awesome pictures and music to share- and great "Stevie/FM" stories and articles to read and share??

[Steviefan49]

Originally Posted by petep9000

You SHOULD have been referencing "THIS" post.. :

Absofrickinlutely!!!! I'd feel GREAT that I went whatever she was touring with, and wearing!! I may not like her set list, or agree with what she sings, but that's NOT my choice- it's HER'S! Does that mean we all have to be ugly and bad mouth her?? No! Does that mean I'm not going to like her music anymore ? No! Does that mean I'm NOT going to buy any of her new cd/dvd 's forthcoming, because I feel she sings the same songs all the time? No! I look at all of the song's she's given us over the past 30+ years, that has gotten me, personally, through some pretty hard times in my life, and I thank GOODNESS that I've had her music in my life to get me through the times it did! Instead of focusing on the positive points of Stevie, people are finding the negative to be more appealing. Why doesn't eveyone take a nice deep breath, remember all of the "GOOD" songs she's given us over the years, and try to forget the "negatives" here.. We have enough "negatives" as it is with the price of gas going up, and the economy situation... I feel Stevie, is one of the BRIGHT points of my life, for sure!

[petep9000]

Originally Posted by Steviefan49

You SHOULD have been referencing "THIS" post.. :

Absofrickinlutely!!!! I'd feel GREAT that I went whatever she was touring with, and wearing!! I may not like her set list, or agree with what she sings, but that's NOT my choice- it's HER'S! Does that mean we all have to be ugly and bad mouth her?? No! Does that mean I'm not going to like her music anymore ? No! Does that mean I'm NOT going to buy any of her new cd/dvd 's forthcoming, because I feel she sings the same songs all the time? No! I look at all of the song's she's given us over the past 30+ years, that has gotten me, personally, through some pretty hard times in my life, and I thank GOODNESS that I've had her music in my life to get me through the times it did! Instead of focusing on the positive points of Stevie, people are finding the negative to be more appealing. Why doesn't eveyone take a nice deep breath, remember all of the "GOOD" songs she's given us over the years, and try to forget the "negatives" here.. We have enough "negatives" as it is with the price of gas going up, and the economy situation... I feel Stevie, is one of the BRIGHT points of my life, for sure!

Ok! Your post was so enthusiastic and earnest, I'll give you 9 bouncing happy faces! Whee!

[Steviefan49]

Originally Posted by petep9000

Ok! Your post was so enthusiastic and earnest, I'll give you 9 bouncing happy faces! Whee!

Well aren't I special?! LOL..Thanks for the extras!!

[petep9000]

Originally Posted by Steviefan49

Well aren't I special?! LOL..Thanks for the extras!!

Yes, you're like a breath of fresh Stevie air in an otherwise dull world. Keep rockin' a little!

[Steviefan49]

Originally Posted by petep9000

Yes, you're like a breath of fresh Stevie air in an otherwise dull world. Keep rockin' a little!

Well thanks Pete!! Absolutely!! Maybe that's what we ALL need!

[SorcererJP]

Okay, we all knew that this release was meant to come out, but we didn't knew when..july 1st is great !

Hopefully it'll be released in Europe too around that time. I mean 'Crystal Visions' was released almost silently after 4 or 5 months overhere...I really do not hope that this Soundstage-release will go that same path. I had to import my copy and pray that the DVD was coded for my region as well....which it did :-)

And, IF it will be released overhere, I pray that the sales will be so high that she come over to do some shows...but with this high dollar-euro conversionrates I really doubt that :-(

[Musicman408]

A 2-disc set? Ahhhh I can't wait for this. It'll be great!

[starshine]

Personally I don't think its negative to be realistic about things. Like stated in this thread....theres nothing wrong with having different opinions....thats what makes each of us special....I can still say that things are disappointing about Stevies career if I so choose. Just as others have the right to say many different things as well. The facts are Stevie is in the twilight of her career. I don't think she's interested in recording anything 'new'.....sad but true. I do wish she would change her setlist up if not for us fans.....heck for herself really. I do wish she'd release new and old things...I wish for the 'book' of photos or whatever. I'd love DVD's of the whole HBO concert a WH concert or the full RAL concert or a Mirror concert.....etc. She could do a masters/demo /exteneded versions/ or re-issues. She could have her own merchadise web site....she could DO much if she wanted to....but....she choose's not to. If she is tired she really should rest. Take time off....heck I said that years ago in many, many threads.....than 'maybe' she'd be inspired to do something. Yes, its her career and as fans we are along for the ride so to speak.....but much has changed. She will be 60 years old in less than a month....No, I don't think she could put out what she did at the start of her solo career but with 'all' the unreleased material.....she wouldn't have to record nothing just release it like Bob Dlyan has. I like it in the raw form. She may not like the music business in the state that it is in but this is how she makes her living so to speak. She has many business avenues that she could pursue...if she would only try. Seek them out. I think she could make one last great cd with Jimmy Iovine....I think her last cd should be with the man that helped launch it. I think it would be special and great. That's if they could work together again? I'm saddend that some feel its wrong to not fully express your opinion even if it differs from theres. Like its un-fan like to not 'love' everything that Stevie's done. I think its wrong to lie to yourself also. Yes, I love some stuff by Stevie....do I love every song (released or unreleased) NO...do I love every photo... NO....does that not make me a fan....No , I don't think so. I think when you are a fan you have to realise that they are people like you in me (in basics)(although they have lots more $$ than we do).....they try to make the best decisions but don't sometimes. They mess up......I don't dislike anyone here for there different opinion about Stevie or FMac....it is what it is........Its not worth getting mad or angry about......At one time I couldn't stand it when people would tear down Stevie but as I've gotten much older and wiser (I hope) you have to learn to distance yourself from it all....its music and I love music and Stevie's music (& FMac etc...other artists too) will always mean something to me....but its not the end-all-be-all of me as a person.....Stevie herself has her own battles everyday to face that none of us know about.....I know she doesn't have to one thing to please US as fans but....she should please herself.....and in doing so will hopefully please some of US fans but never all......thats just not gonna happen. I just want her to put out the best songs avaible for us. If she stops I want her to stop at a high point not a low point. Thats why I seek 'other' avenues for her. She wouldn't have to tour ever again. She will stop one day. Sad but true. Anyway, I don't think its a negative thing to express how you feel....sometimes when you read these threads too ....you can kinda sense the tension and anger......but we do all love Stevie's music & FMac that's why we are here. So I hope no one dislikes me because of my comments.......I felt this was a safe place to say them .......we don't have to agree.....just agree to dis-agree........I've been a fan for over 20 some yrs now.......others much longer some shorter......I wish all the best for Stevie......and us as fans.......but I still stand by what I've stated in this thread even if it angers some...........

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by starshine

I can still say that things are disappointing about Stevies career if I so choose. Just as others have the right to say many different things as well. The facts are Stevie is in the twilight of her career. I don't think she's interested in recording anything 'new'.....sad but true. I do wish she would change her setlist up if not for us fans.....heck for herself really.

If Stevie had retired like Christine, then I think it would be more reasonable to say, "Leave her alone. Let her relax and enjoy life. She deserves it." But since she's still touring, still presenting herself to audiences -- fans and dissenters alike -- then I think she's just fair game. Open to both praise and criticism. She's an icon yes, but also still a product, by her own choice. That's an invitation for feedback.

Michele

[Phoenix]

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