So, who is the true "great love" of Stevie's life?

[BellaDonna]

I had to vote Lindsey! Of course I am a shipper.. But with all the songs she writes about him and just the way they look at each other. It may all be a put on but still.. if it is they are good at acting. I just love the idea of them together. And this is by far one of my favorite quotes!

Originally Posted by FMlex

This quote from Stevie from 2003 pretty much sums it all up:
“Now I just adore him,” says Nicks, with ravishing candour. “He is my love. My first love and my love for all time. But we can’t ever be together. He has a lovely wife, Kristen, who I really like, and they are expecting their third child. The way he is with his children just knocks me out. I look at him now and just go, Oh, Stevie, you made a mistake!”

Heartbreaking.

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by coopcoop

You are probably right about the story in colorado Michele. it just seems to me there seem to be so few happy memories between them and so many arguments. so much of their relationship was just about being famous which is what happened but once they did acheive success they split pretty quickly.

So few happy memories? That's a pretty big assumption. We have no idea what their private life was like. They were together for a few years prior to their catapult into stardom. I think they were a normal, happy couple who struggled with the same issues and problems that all couples do. They were "a little on the rocks" prior to FM because they were realizing the gravy train was running out (all their finances were depleted) and their album had bombed, Lindsey's dad had died, Stevie's grandfather had died, and her dad had given her an ultimatum to actually do something with her life. That's a lot of strain in a short period of time on any relationship. Overall, though, they seem to have great senses of humor and I'm sure have shared a lot of happy times that remain as they should be - private.

We can't expect to know about happy things and good times. I mean, all we really need is the drama to keep buying the music, right?!

If Lindsey and I had just been happy, happy, happy there would have been no Go Your Own Way- it would have just been like here we are happy, happy and the audience would have been like, ok well next couple! Stevie Nicks CNN 2009

Go, on - sell it! Sell it!!

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by CADreaming

What kind of man is hell bent 40 years later to "work things out" with a woman he's not involved with on some emotional level? LOL. That's hysterical.

Yeah, working things out.

Lindsey really seems to have an enduring soft spot for both Stevie and Mick. And I'd like to think the English dame as well, but I'm feeling a little disheartened on that score.

Anyway, I was always moved thinking about that part in Mick's book after the Tango argument when he said Lindsey sat out in his car for a long time, but none of them was in the mood to go after him. That little detail of LB sitting alone in the car, not leaving, not going back, says so much.

Michele

[Lori40]

[QUOTE=coopcoop;

Buckingham just seems to never talk with any happiness about the past with her or mac and i dont think he ever wrote her a nice love song, but he certainly has a wonderful life with his wife,kids and their gorgeous house so maybe he doesnt care about the past.

I think that Under thte Skin is a beautiful love song, and I agree with CADreaming, "What kind of man is hell bent 40 years later to 'work things out' with a woman he's not involved with on some emotional level?"

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by Lori40

I think that Under thte Skin is a beautiful love song,

Yeah, and going back in time, if it's about Stevie, even the early DLMDA is a beautiful love song.

Then, as we get to Rumours, saying I'd give you my world, but you won't take it from me is quite a beautiful sentiment. In that context, the "you can go your own way" part can hardly be interpreted as callous disregard. It's not even a false show of bravado or disinterest, considering he's already bared his soul.

The words might be wrathful heard in a vacuum, but when paired with a lyric saying I'd give you everything, but you won't let me, so you can go your own way, the anger can't be seen as anything but a thin wrap for the pain and hurt.

Stevie cries that "beautiful love song" plaint, but except for the softer musical tone, there's nothing more tender about the loneliness driving you mad sentiment in Dreams than the "another lonely day" one in GYOW.

Michele