CNN Video - Stevie and Lindsey

[PenguinHead]

What they do is called "Pandering," as in pandering to an audience who wants to believe every little thing they write, play and perform has some deep-seated significance. Are some of their interactions genuine? After so many years together, of course they are. But, surely, it's no surprise to long-term fans that they milk their history to death...in a very pathological sense; Stevie much more so than Lindsey. But they are both such drama queens!

[Enchanted_Stevi]

LOVE this!! Thanks for sharing it!!

[David]

Originally Posted by kak125

that was pretty good. stevie saying how they can go on stage and have their almost love affair or something like that and the audience is like they are getting back together was kinda strange. my theory is if their interaction together isnt real then dont do it.

But there's money to be made from it. Look at the reaction just in this thread: "gah...drool," "warm & fuzzy," etc. etc. etc. We live in the Reality TV age -- which isn't something new in principle. It's always been part of human nature. People take vicarious interest in other people's sexual lives, financial lives, emotional hardships.

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by Kelly

They have always known that alot of the audience was into the SnL dynamic and have used that to their advantage. She is just admitting it out loud here. It does not mean that some of their interaction is not spontaneous and genuine. Stevie is pretty smart and has always used the Love/Hate card when talking about Lindsey because she knows it keeps everyone guessing and interested. The stuff they choreograph onstage proves they know what sells. (there's still something we can sell").

Great marketing, Stevie. Way to get people NOT to buy what you're trying to sell... and I thought she was a better businesswoman than that... hmmm

[SandyMac]

As long time fans, I think we all have come to realize they do milk it a bit on stage, but in their defense, I would too in their situation. Also as long time fans, I think we can tell the difference between staged interaction night after night because we have a good fan base with reviews/photos/vids and honest smiles and gestures.

Their relationship is intense and people love that. Their relationship is almost legendary, kind of like "Luke and Laura" of General Hospital.

We all know Lindsey is married and has kids, so they just play it up on stage to add some spice to the show. Nothing wrong with that.

[thatgirlwasme]

I had to laugh at the Sheryl Crow comments. I thought it was telling how Stevie felt she had to defend Sheryl and Lindsey kind of rolled his eyes at the "being in the army" comment. Oh Stevie, I love how dramatic you are!

[Musicman408]

Thanks for posting- Love the video!!! I love the voice that she does when the audience is talking about them getting back together!!!

[ILoveFM]

When I first hit play and heard them singing "The Chain" I muted my computer so fast, it wasn't even funny! I did not wanna hear any audio before my concert, so through the whole interview I kept muting when I would start hearing any song, even if it was from The Dance. I loved the interview though, and agree with a lot of what everyone was saying.

[shackin'up]

That Monday Morning fragment sounded fantastic. That was far out the most interesting couple of seconds of this "thing".

[Beachwood Mac]

Originally Posted by SandyMac

As long time fans, I think we all have come to realize they do milk it a bit on stage, but in their defense, I would too in their situation. Also as long time fans, I think we can tell the difference between staged interaction night after night because we have a good fan base with reviews/photos/vids and honest smiles and gestures.

Their relationship is intense and people love that. Their relationship is almost legendary, kind of like "Luke and Laura" of General Hospital.

We all know Lindsey is married and has kids, so they just play it up on stage to add some spice to the show. Nothing wrong with that.

I think they would be stupid not to milk it. Otherwise, they would just be a band. They create the persona just like many other artists do. The difference here is that there is a history and real story behind it. It's what keeps the band fresh in the eyes of the younger fans even if the songs aren't new.

[Kelly]

Originally Posted by CADreaming

Great marketing, Stevie. Way to get people NOT to buy what you're trying to sell... and I thought she was a better businesswoman than that... hmmm

Agreed, but as we all know, Stevie occasionally puts her foot in her mouth. Or, if it was not just something that rolled off her tongue, that is just bizarre. Sometimes I think she says things in the press, as a direct result of things that are going on behind the scenes with her and Lindsey.

[GypsyDreams]

Originally Posted by Kelly

They have always known that alot of the audience was into the SnL dynamic and have used that to their advantage. She is just admitting it out loud here. It does not mean that some of their interaction is not spontaneous and genuine.

This is true.. Cuz I sure don't think they can fake some of them *looks*they give each other... They have to still care for each other.. they just do.

[wolfontherun]

Thank gawd she ditched that aweful wig!

[PoetofRhiannon]

AhhH! They need to record a show and release a DVD!

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by Kelly

Agreed, but as we all know, Stevie occasionally puts her foot in her mouth. Or, if it was not just something that rolled off her tongue, that is just bizarre. Sometimes I think she says things in the press, as a direct result of things that are going on behind the scenes with her and Lindsey.

Yes, I totally agree...