Seven Wonders

[Sorcerer386]

Actually, I listened to Seven Wonders probably 5 times since I posted that other post, and there's a possibility it IS pharaoh. In fact, when I was listening to it to hear if I thought it could be pharaoh, I experienced a VERY strong deja vu feeling...and I swear I remember having this conversation elsewhere a long time ago. It had to have been on AMFM when I used to go there. I don't remember what the general concensus was, but I do remember people making very strong arguments that it could, in fact, be pharaoh. Again, who knows...I like singing "Sara" along to it, so I sing "Sara" regardless of the actual word. Kind of like on Doing the Best... I could swear she says "I just TOOK the cards" and not "I just THREW the cards," or on Sweet Girl I sing "I WANT TO fly," and not "I WATCHED YOU fly."

[DownOnRodeo]

With the help of my magical monitorng headphones (recently lauded for the 'discovery' of a thunder sound in Storms; see Rumours board ) I did my best listening to Seven Wonders.

To me (and this is wholly subjective I know) I distictly hear the 'ar-oh' sound of Pharaoh.
The second bridge is more a close call in regards to it leaning towards 'ara', presumably of Tara, but I can still descern Pharoah.

Given "Emilline" and what have you.... for all we know (a) even she didnt know what she was singing in those bridges, or (b) it was some 'nonsense' (seriously not meant in the derogatory way) even 'hybrid', of 'tara', 'sara', 'pharoah' and whatever else.

My vote is Pharoah, which is crazy cause I would have never EVER heard that unless I'd read this thread.

We'll never know till we find out from Stevie, as you said Sorcerer386.

[DownOnRodeo]

Hahah, I've just decided it may as well be (aptly)

'error...' !


lol!

[paleshadow]

Hmmm. I thought that it was "Never" It would make sense since the previous line is "I'll never live to match the beauty again". I also remember reading the lyrics on a web site somewhere and I think it said "Never" Maybe someone can submit this as an "Ask Stevie" question.

[ricohv]

"Never" certainly would be the most logical (unlike Stevie) word, wouldn't it?

[Phil]

Further to my previous message, I think this can all be cleared up by checking the lyric sheet that came with the vinyl release of "Tango In The Night". I haven't bothered to check as yet but I seem to recall "Pharaoh" in print all those years ago. Failing this, perhaps the music book of this album may confirm things one way or the other.
I must say that there are about a million other more pressing concerns that could be directed towards the "Ask Stevie" segment over this rather trivial matter so let's see if we can solve the mystery ourselves.

[Sarah]

it sounds like Tara to me.. and the gone with the wind reference definitely works... the its not home & its not tara.. why the..hizzle.. would she say "its not home & its not sara" .. wouldnt it be it's not home & she's not sara .. cuz.. people aren't "its." pharaohs are people too, eh?


sarah (not tara.)

[jwd]

I think this can all be cleared up by checking the lyric sheet that came with the vinyl release of "Tango In The Night". I haven't bothered to check as yet but I seem to recall "Pharaoh" in print all those years ago.

Nope.....it's still a mystery! Actually I checked that a few days ago when this thread started. Honestly though I never thought it was anything BUT "Tara". All these other words are a "little interesting" but don't capture that image from her uttering "Taaaaaaaraaaa" that I get. "Tara" works best for me so that's how it's going to stay. Seems like Stevie wasn't the only one inserting lyrics or interpretations into this song.

I could see Stevie imagining herself on a southern plantation in the Civil War period (ala alternate 'Stand Back' video) as a "Scarlett" type character...."another time another place" with all her rock and roll romantic interests as Rhett Butlers. That whole scenario/lifestyle is Stevie's version of a "Seven Wonder"...not necessarily what we would classify one as.


Joe

[DownOnRodeo]

Maybe Stevie is friends with Farrah Fawcett and was dedicating it to her!

Farrah...

lol!

[paleshadow]

[i]Originally posted by Phil [I must say that there are about a million other more pressing concerns that could be directed towards the "Ask Stevie" segment over this rather trivial matter so let's see if we can solve the mystery ourselves. [/B]

Yes, I suppose someone could ask her what performer has influenced her, or how she feels about her demo's being leaked again, or if her dogs have learned any new tricks... Come on. About 80 percent of the questions that get answered are trivial, and the truth is most fans know the answers to these questions anyway. People aren't asking because they are dying to know, they just want to feel like Stevie actually communicated with them in some way by answering a question they asked. Stevie is an entertainer, she isn't the President of the United States. If anyone has "pressing concerns" with her that go much deeper than a lyric to one of her songs then that's pretty frightening.

[Phil]

Occasionally, a performer of integrity and substance, such as Stevie, might just appreciate the opportunity to connect with her audience on an intimate and meaningful level. A little genuine, perhaps even thought provoking conversation may just be welcomed and possibly even offer some respite from the dreary, incessant whining of lobotomised fans.
Of course, I may be mistaken but my suggestion is to reserve the trite, predictable and lame line of questioning for the likes of someone more deserving... I hear Christine McVie's releasing an album some time this year.

[DownOnRodeo]

Phil - Your attitude and behaviour is really boring. Theres some pre-pubescent members here who are somehat lacking in the finer points of 'social' decorum, yet I hope you share their age and inexperience because with every post you're making them look wiser. If, contrarily, you senile, or perhaps a touch simple, then my insincerest condolences; but let me be the one to make you aware that its "fans" of your attitude and behaviour that embarrass celebrities like Stevie, who are normal people doing extraordinary things, not the goddess who you obviously worship... with blood sacrifices and voodoo pin cushions of Christine, perhaps?.

Dry up.

[Phil]

DOR, I bow to your irrefutably superior intellect... what a wise and articulate young man you appear to be with your startling insights and engaging witticisms! I stand rebuked and corrected. Keep up the good work mate.
PS Is Rodeo a close friend of yours? I should think he's rather grateful for your attentions.

[DownOnRodeo]

No surprises there - I wouldn't expect you to be familiar with one of the most popular songs here on the Ledge - Down On Rodeo - but I would expect you to resort to something like homosexual innuendo.

Well, 'Phil' - newsflash - this and every other Stevie site is a veritable mardi gras of gay pride, so that sort of innuendo is either gonna fall on deaf ears or insult a lot of the people here. Anyway, I'll leave you to your mardi gras, as it were, and proceed back to the Lindsey and Rumours forum. And if you even plan on coming back to the Rumours board to make one more single unsolicitied swipe at the character of C McVie, I might advise against it.

[SmthngOfADreamr]

Down On Rodeo is definitely one of my favorite GOS songs/demos. A highly recommendable download is anyone out there really still hasn't heard them!

On a side note, while I do find Phil's frequent criticism of Christine a bit harsh in nature, I also find it interesting. I used to think that she was sort of untouchable, because any confrontation on the Ledge was always Lindsey vs. Stevie. I always wondered if anyone out there felt very strongly for Christine one way or the other since she never seems to receive excessive praise or criticism. I guess Phil answers my question.