"No Questions Asked" ~ Love & Discussion - Page 2

Nikolaj · #16 12-16-2010, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mitzo

I've always ranked this as one of my favourite Stevie songs - as someone said here, pure Stevieness. And the whole musical package is delicious, the BTM lineup were at their best in this.

I'm glad Mike brought this up, it's good to see there is some 'love & discussion' for NQA.

Oooh Missionary · #17 12-16-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LukeA

Its the same recording except louder (aka "remastered")

Thanks, LukeA.

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Originally Posted by APerfectLie

OMFG do you have a bigger version of your avatar? Do want!!

I made that years ago... this is the largest I could find:

If I remake the main image again I'll post it for you.

APerfectLie · #18 12-16-2010, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Oooh Missionary

Thanks, LukeA.

I made that years ago... this is the largest I could find:

If I remake the main image again I'll post it for you.

Ahh thanks! Thats freaking awesome

louielouie2000 · #19 12-16-2010, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Oooh Missionary

I've always wondered exactly what the concept for the Dance cover was. I guess the band shares a shattered background, yet they all still stand together? It just makes me laugh that Stevie's lying across a piano that appears to have broken under her. There were a lot of jokes about her weight at the time

. I remember when they called Fleetwood Mac "Fatso & The Corpses" on the tv show Unhappily Ever After

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fringed n fab · #20 12-16-2010, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

I've always wondered exactly what the concept for the Dance cover was. I guess the band shares a shattered background, yet they all still stand together? It just makes me laugh that Stevie's lying across a piano that appears to have broken under her. There were a lot of jokes about her weight at the time

. I remember when they called Fleetwood Mac "Fatso & The Corpses" on the tv show Unhappily Ever After

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This was discussed on 7W way back when. Members were saying the band loved this painting and that was the inspiration for The Dance cover. I can kind of see it.

From 7W: The title is from 'The Dance' by Henri Matisse:

fringed n fab · #21 12-16-2010, 01:30 AM

I like the artistic approach on the Dance cover and thought Stevie looked rather good. I was happy with the photo. The Say You Will cover as art was alright, I loved Stevie's wavy hair although it was almost brown looking.

louielouie2000 · #22 12-16-2010, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fringed n fab

This was discussed on 7W way back when. Members were saying the band loved this painting and that was the inspiration for The Dance cover. I can kind of see it.

From 7W: The title is from 'The Dance' by Henri Matisse:

I knew that they were inspired by that painting and/or similar sculptures for the name of the album. I've just always wondered what the point of the cover was. You know, them standing in the midst of a bunch of broken sh!t

. The only thing I've been able to figure is that it's supposed to stand for their broken past, yet they stand united in the midst of it.

baboles · #23 12-16-2010, 01:54 AM

I have to admit that I never really listen to the song. This thread has inspired me to pull it up and give it a go. I think it will have to grow on me. Maybe I'll like it better once I learn the lyrics.

fringed n fab · #24 12-16-2010, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

I knew that they were inspired by that painting and/or similar sculptures for the name of the album. I've just always wondered what the point of the cover was. You know, them standing in the midst of a bunch of broken sh!t

. The only thing I've been able to figure is that it's supposed to stand for their broken past, yet they stand united in the midst of it.

That's what I gather too. Makes sense. Artistically it's still a pretty cover.

mikebise · #25 12-16-2010, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikolaj

I'm glad Mike brought this up, it's good to see there is some 'love & discussion' for NQA.

And I love your descriptions and thoughts!

And John's description of the time of year and the feelings it brings.

It's such a great song that always puts me in a good mood!

michelej1 · #26 12-16-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

You know, them standing in the midst of a bunch of broken sh!t

. The only thing I've been able to figure is that it's supposed to stand for their broken past, yet they stand united in the midst of it.

I think the stuff is their past, but I don't think it's broken. Actually, your saying that reminds me of the Hold Me video when Mick and John are digging in the sand for their instruments. Also, the insert picture for SYW of the outstretched hands reminds me of the Hold Me video too, when they kept reaching out and never touched each other.

I feel a little sentimental

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Michele

GoldDustOrphan · #27 12-16-2010, 10:55 PM

David LaChapelle, who photographed The Dance cover, said this in 1998 about the difference in Stevie's weight by comparing it to shooting her in 1994: "I want everyone I photograph to look like movie and rock stars. I'm not into exposing their flaws of wrinkles or pimples. I am totally into making them look amazing. I was photographing Stevie Nicks a few years back when she was heavy. I sat her down and said, 'It doesn't matter because I'm going to make you look great.' But then when I shot her for her last album I didn't have to do anything, because she had lost that weight. Maybe that earlier sitting inspired her and gave her a little incentive.

He also said that he specifically put Mick in the same position that he was in for the Rumours cover.

SapphireSister · #28 12-17-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by baboles

I have to admit that I never really listen to the song. This thread has inspired me to pull it up and give it a go. I think it will have to grow on me. Maybe I'll like it better once I learn the lyrics.

My sentiments exactly! I can't believe this isn't in my iTunes. I've heard it before but never paid to much attention. I'm really digging it!

I also have the demo and for some reason it's labeled OSOTM Demos and Outtakes but obviously that's impossible since it came out before on FM Greatest Hits a year before, right?

Fannymac · #29 12-17-2010, 04:18 PM

I have ALWAYS hated this song, long considering it one of Stevie's all-time worst!

However, after reading the lyrics here, I REALLY like them! Maybe it's just the production that leaves me cold....it just seems like a jumbled mess, and I think Stevie's vocal is only so-so.

I really loved "As Long As You Follow", but I can't help but wonder what both songs would have sounded like had the original plans of working with Don Gehman seen fruition....I just think Greg Laydani was too slick!

mitzo · #30 12-17-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Fannymac

I have ALWAYS hated this song, long considering it one of Stevie's all-time worst!

However, after reading the lyrics here, I REALLY like them! Maybe it's just the production that leaves me cold....it just seems like a jumbled mess, and I think Stevie's vocal is only so-so.

I really loved "As Long As You Follow", but I can't help but wonder what both songs would have sounded like had the original plans of working with Don Gehman seen fruition....I just think Greg Laydani was too slick!

To me the kind of chaotic arrangement fits somehow, I can't explain it. I feel the same about Whole Lotta Trouble - both songs set a certain kind of mood, almost like the feelings expressed in the song are loud and messy and Stevie is trying to shout through them