Stevie Superstar Concert Series from 1984

[Supernaut]

Originally Posted by David

She undoubtedly filmed some of her 1983 shows. The MTV cameras filmed at least part of the September 25 concert in Tempe. A brief section of "Outside the Rain" was broadcast on MTV as part of a news clip because the show was a medical research benefit with some name co-stars. But nothing more of that night was ever leaked, sadly (although we have an audience audio tape).

As to why the decision to include only three songs from the current tour in the radio broadcast was made, I have no idea. It may have been a case of time: Stevie resang some of the lead vocals for the radio show, & she probably didn't want to resing tons more.

Of the audience recordings, I think Bristol RI (Sept. 9) was one of the clearest. Also pretty good was Chicago Rosemont Horizon (July 18).

I also wondered whether Stevie's vocals were the reason there wasn't a complete WH show radio broadcast...they were often a little rough and heavy on the improv - sort of an acquired taste and not, perhaps, to the liking of the general public. Also, the setlist for the Wild Heart shows was not particularly adventurous. Still, I'm sure every show was taped from the soundboard. The audio recordings could easily be released.

Would you be willing to share either or both of the shows you mention? I don't have them....