Stevie to perform on this Sunday's Grammy Awards - Page 26

RockALittle250 · #**376** 02-01-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

It's funny... anybody Stevie has duetted with the past decade or so has ended up with their careers in the gutter. Two words: Jesse Camp.

I wouldn't say Sheryl's career is in the gutter, she's still relevant. On the other hand, Vanessa Carlton is probably getting used to the smell down there by now.

louielouie2000 · #**377** 02-01-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by David

Why does Stevie so frequently sing with these girls? I can understand wanting to participate in today's music scene, but why pick these weepy, whiny girls whose artistic personalities haven't matured much beyond the high school talent show? Nicks thrives with the seasoned pros: Tom Petty, Chris Isaak, Dylan, David Crosby, Sheryl Crow, Natalie Maines -- not these mushy teenagers who haven't developed into anything substantial yet.

Agreed... and THIS is proof!

Jondalar · #**378** 02-01-2010, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

It's funny... anybody Stevie has duetted with the past decade or so has ended up with their careers in the gutter. Two words: Jesse Camp.

Jesse Camp really never had a career to begin with and Vanessa Carlton's career was on the downslide before Stevie ever got to her. Stevie was trying to lift her up.

vivfox · #**379** 02-01-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Agreed... and THIS is proof!

Thank you Louie. It was always great to hear this, and now to see and hear it also!

louielouie2000 · #**380** 02-01-2010, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RockALittle250

I wouldn't say Sheryl's career is in the gutter, she's still relevant. On the other hand, Vanessa Carlton is probably getting used to the smell down there by now.

She's an exception... not the rule. Just look at the likes of Vanessa Carlton, Jesse Camp, Macy Gray, Natalie Maines/Dixie Chicks, Courtney Love, there's so many others I'm blanking on...

grace_face · #**381** 02-01-2010, 01:12 AM

I gotta say, that grammies performance was hideous. I feel sorry for Taylor. Why would she do this? And WHY would Stevie do this!?!? Poor Stevie!! Taylor isn't good live. I've seen a few things of her singing live and she's just never good!!

Vanessa Carlton I think IS good...but hasn't quite...got there. Or she was there, but then couldn't maintain it. But I honestly like her a lot and think she's truly talented.

If I were one of these young girls, I'd LOVE to sing with Stevie, but ONLY if I was already good enough...I wouldn't want it to be this huge big contrast, like with Taylor for instance. I'd want to be more equal somehow...I don't know HOW, but just somehow. lol

Jondalar · #**382** 02-01-2010, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Agreed... and THIS is proof!

I've never seen this before. Wow, Stevie does a great job on this song. That sounded great!

louielouie2000 · #**383** 02-01-2010, 01:14 AM

Regardless of anything, Stevie is getting a HUGE amount of press out of this. Just do a google search... tons and tons of articles, and there's even a scrolling Twitter ticker with everyone's opinions on the performance (all of which are ripping Taylor to shreds). She and Taylor's picture was the headline on MSNBC just now too. And Stevie is the 8th biggest google search of the day so far

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jkmaletic · #**384** 02-01-2010, 01:16 AM

Nothing against Taylor Swift, but I never thought I'd hear Stevie Nicks singing, "And I'm on the bleachers!" I'm glad Stevie got some exposure, but I wish it would have been with someone else. It's funny that Stevie STILL seems to get nervous doing these TV gigs after all these years, bless her heart. She did ok though, in my opinion.

~jamie

RockALittle250 · #**385** 02-01-2010, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

She's an exception... not the rule. Just look at the likes of Vanessa Carlton, Jesse Camp, Macy Gray, Natalie Maines/Dixie Chicks, Courtney Love, there's so many others I'm blanking on...

I have to say, your mention of Jesse Camp made me go to iTunes and buy the song "Savior", his duet with Stevie. His voice is awful, but Stevie sounds REALLY good on that song. I wish it could be re-released with her voice only.

Jondalar · #**386** 02-01-2010, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Regardless of anything, Stevie is getting a HUGE amount of press out of this. Just do a google search... tons and tons of articles, and there's even a scrolling Twitter ticker with everyone's opinions on the performance (all of which are ripping Taylor to shreds). She and Taylor's picture was the headline on MSNBC just now too. And Stevie is the 8th biggest google search of the day so far

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Yeah, and Rhiannon is the 72nd biggest search and Taylor Swift/Stevie Nicks is the 36th biggest search. Someone is going to sale some records out of this pair up.

snicksfan85 · #**387** 02-01-2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jondalar

Taylor Swift will never forget Stevie Nicks. She is getting creamed by everybody. That duet was the worste performance of the night and it is being used to start a Taylor Swift backlash.

Unfortunately, if her performance on every other award show hasn't done it for her, I don't think this one will either. The CMA performance was horrible, even worse than this one, and yet she still managed to finagle a duet with Stevie on the Grammys.

Jondalar · #**388** 02-01-2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by trackaghost

When did Stevie work with Courtney Love? The only thing I believe they've ever done together is that Spin interview.

Courtney Love wrote Stevie a couple of songs for TISL that never made the cut.

studyinscarlet · #**389** 02-01-2010, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by David

Why does Stevie so frequently sing with these girls? I can understand wanting to participate in today's music scene, but why pick these weepy, whiny girls whose artistic personalities haven't matured much beyond the high school talent show? Nicks thrives with the seasoned pros: Tom Petty, Chris Isaak, Dylan, David Crosby, Sheryl Crow, Natalie Maines -- not these mushy teenagers who haven't developed into anything substantial yet.

I also think Stevie sees herself in these girls. A kid with a guitar, singing about things a kid with a guitar would sing about. She always chooses the ones who write their own stuff. She's trying to help, which is kudos to her. She doesn't need to be in the spotlight, she's had it all. I think she wouldn't like people beating up on Taylor. Although I agree she was off key and not up to snuff to doing a duet with Stevie. I wondered if when Stevie was looking over at Taylor singing and playing if she didn't see herself years and years ago. That goes for all the 'girls' she sings with.

trackaghost · #**390** 02-01-2010, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by David

Why does Stevie so frequently sing with these girls? I can understand wanting to participate in today's music scene, but why pick these weepy, whiny girls whose artistic personalities haven't matured much beyond the high school talent show? Nicks thrives with the seasoned pros: Tom Petty, Chris Isaak, Dylan, David Crosby, Sheryl Crow, Natalie Maines -- not these mushy teenagers who haven't developed into anything substantial yet.

I agree, I have no clue why she's working with these girls. I don't even think she needs to be paired with seasoned pros but she just sounds wrong with all these girly voices. The night before at the pre-Grammys event Sheryl was singing with Neko Case. I'd love to see Stevie sing with someone like that. Unfortunately she's probably not high profile enough for Stevie to consider it.