Let's talk about... THAT'S ALRIGHT - Page 2

nailatixela · #16 08-07-2009, 09:42 AM

Dodfather, they have never done it live.

I LOVE this song. It is one of my all time favorites. And I don't consider myself to be a fan of country music but I love the tune. "designs of love" is so pretty. Stevie's love with who every is over but whatever that other persons designs of love is all about - she hopes they find it. Whatever makes them happy.

I also like how the lines of this song are seperated. For example:
I never did believe in time
Changing anybody's mind
I like how she pauses the thought than finishes it in the next line...makes you think a little more.

And the ending of the song is the best from the high note on PleeEEEAse and the "whoa I've been taking my time" It's just one of those songs I never tire of.

bellagypsy79 · #17 08-07-2009, 11:34 AM

Love, love this song! If I ever became a country star I would totaly ask Stevie if I could cover this song for my album. I would love to sing it karaoke, but they never released it on karaoke. I love singing this song to myself when I am at work especially. It's very uplifting and has great rythum. I somethimes sing it to myself when I am working in the yard mowing. LOL!

Fannymac · #18 08-07-2009, 11:49 AM

One of my all-time favorite Stevie/Fleetwood songs, behind only "Angel!"

It was just so different for the band, so fresh! And it has some of Stevie's best, most down to earth, lyrics!

Gypsycat999 · #19 08-07-2009, 12:00 PM

I love this song as well, especially the BN demos. I always call it "Designs of Love" even when I'm talking about the Mirage version. Probably because it was the title I heard first and I'm a person who doesn't like changes. It was my first macrelated favourite song and still makes me feel comfortable and save whenever and wherever I listen to it.
My favourite line is "I decided yesterday that I would leave you and I'm alright". It always makes me laugh because I imagine her saying "I will leave you but don't worry, I'm alright". She doesn't even wonder about the feelings the one she's breaking up with has. Just my personal thought. On the other hand I think it's very cute of her to wish the one this song's about his own designs of love. I don't believe she's talking about a love this someone will never find. She's just saying that it's alright with her that whoever will find a love that he can deal with that is his "own design of love". Everyone has different desires especially in love and if a couple can't see their desires fulfilled it's just alright to break up and search for a love that suits better.

David · #20 08-07-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gypsycat999

I love this song as well, especially the BN demos. I always call it "Designs of Love" even when I'm talking about the Mirage version. Probably because it was the title I heard first and I'm a person who doesn't like changes.

I'd rather call it DESIGNS OF LOVE, too. But I don't ever say CANDLEBRIGHT--I always call that one NOMAD.

**jbrownsjr** · #21 08-07-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by David

I'd rather call it DESIGNS OF LOVE, too. But I don't ever say CANDLEBRIGHT--I always call that one NOMAD.

Designs of Love sounds so much better...

LiamMcConville · #22 08-07-2009, 01:47 PM

My absolute favorite Fleetwood Mac song. I love Stevie singing a long with herself here, as live as we're ever going to hear it:

Lala · #23 08-07-2009, 04:21 PM

I prefer the demo and working versions of this song...both the BN demo and Mirage sessions...to the finished product. The BN Demo is probably my favourite version...very simple and true to the country feel. A lot of that is lost on the album version.

I really go back and forth between hating and loving this song. The Mirage version kind of reminds me of my estranged mother, which often leads me to skip it, depending on what kind of mood I'm in. Plus...I always want to get to Book of Love and Gypsy without having to wait. It's definitely one I enjoy playing on guitar though.

The lyrics came so early in Stevie's career, I have trouble connecting it with anything going on in her life, the way we can without much doubt connect some of her later work. I do connect myself with the whole theme of making a decision to leave a bad situation and almost being surprised and proud when you find out that you survived it.

Glittermoondust · #24 08-07-2009, 06:24 PM

This is another Stevie song that I don't think I could ever get tired of hearing........ although I do have to say this is one of those times where I think the finished Mirage version outshines the demo...... I would love to hear the demo Stevie is singing to in that video clip--and I wish the sound was a little clearer--she sounds amazing singing in that clip

Musicman408 · #25 08-07-2009, 07:19 PM

This is a unique song that shows a slightly less unique side of Stevie- but I still love it all the same!

singatnight · #26 08-07-2009, 08:47 PM

Hi Everyone! FMLex- I'm so glad you got another round going

I've been so busy since I"ve been back from vacation.
Anyways...on to..... Let's talk about....I"M ALRIGHT.

*I agree with alot that has been said already about this song: it's country feel, simple lryics, beautiful harmonies, etc.

*My Mom first introduced me to this song and I hated it the first couple of times I heard it. It was too country for me and so different from FM's other material. However, in time, I found myself getting hooked on it. It has such a catchy beat....one that is so fun to sing along to.

*I didn't know that this was written during the BN days.Interesting...I assumed it came from the early 80s and was all about the SN/LB breakup.

*The words are so unlike Stevie's other songs...not much imagery..rather simple....not mysterious at all. But it's ALRIGHT...lol. It's still a really fun song.
And the harmonies are AWESOME!!

petep9000 · #27 08-07-2009, 09:10 PM

It reminds me of Stevie riding a horse in a sunset, in a canyon somewhere, her hat low on her eyes. Country, but kind of pretty.

PenguinHead · #28 08-07-2009, 11:12 PM

I believe...I believe...that this is one of Stevie's most universally accessible songs. It's too bad Stevie's country influences have been only minorly exploited, because she could excel in this arena.

I don't understand the reasons for disparaging the song because it's not her expected style. She wrote it, she sung it...it's Stevie and it's very good! Why put such limits to her range? It's refreshing to hear her sing a song with straight forward lyrics that don't include over-used "mystical" words, such as dreams, shadows, light, moon etc...

I love the lines "I'm still waiting for you / the train sings the same kind of blues."

This song fits nicely in her group of country-style songs such as:

The Highway Man
Leather and Lace
Rose Garden
It's Late
I Still Miss Someone

The demo version certainly sounds more country-like, and the album version more Mac-ified - as to be expected, and I like both of them.

PenguinHead · #29 08-07-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FMlex

This has got to be about Lindsey, right? There's no doubt in my mind about that.

Why are you so sure this song is about Lindsey?

michelej1 · #30 08-07-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PenguinHead

I don't understand the reasons for disparaging the song because it's not her expected style. She wrote it, she sung it...it's Stevie and it's very good! Why put such limits to her range? It's refreshing to hear her sing a song with straight forward lyrics that don't include over-used "mystical" words, such as dreams, shadows, light, moon etc...

Well, I agree that would not be a good reason to disparage the song. I don't care that it's not Stevie's style. I just don't think the lyrics are very interesting. I love Say You Will and that's not her style either and I like country songs too, even Rose Garden. I think a song can be straightforward without being facile and these lyrics strike me as the latter.

However, I like what Jbrownsjr said about the vocals and, thinking of it that way, it would not be a bad closer for them, all 5 at the foot of the stage, Farmer's Daughter like.

Michele