Annabel Lee

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by starshine

I love Charmed as well but only with'Prue' so the first 3 seasons are the 'best' in my book. When Shannen left (which I still hate) to me the 3 sisters weren't charmed anymore. Half sister or not to me the series made no sense than. Prue was awesome. She was the glue to that show. I did try to watch it without Prue but I hated it. It lost its luster to me. I have the first 3 seasons dvds so I can watch those anytime. I also did catch the last epi just because I wanted to see how they'd 'end' the series. I wished at the 'end' well or my end idea. That the other seasons were like a dream (aka Dallas anyone) and that Prue opened the house door and there was no other 1/2 sister. Prue should've had all those kids not Page. Anyway, thats IMO no offece. I just wonder what the series would've been like had Shannen stayed?? I also didn't like how dark it was either I liked how some of the ealier shows it wasn't always about Cole and Pheobe. Never liked Cole. I'm also reading Shannen's new book called Badass. Its interesting too. Just some thoughts.

I think Shannon was easily the best actress on that show, but I do the believe the rest of them got better. I never did understand what she did to get booted.

[starshine]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

YOU just made a friend for life Prue is my favorite. I feel EXACALLY the same way. and am also reading Shannens Badass book! Her and holly combs (piper) are still best friends.

Yeah, I think I read that someplace too that there really close. I still wonder why she left. I mean she was my favorite character on that program. I mean she was the more powerful witch to me. I know I did read she stated it was too dark. Which I do agree than it all became about Phoebe and Cole hr or so it seemed. I really really wanted to like it but to me the whole 'point' to that show was 3 sisters whom happen to be witches not to full sisters and one 1/2 sister. I know that I guess was the only way they could keep it going but sorry ya lost me on that one. I loved Prue with Andy they were a great couple. I watch General Hospital and alot of actors or previous actors guest starred or were on it at one time. Ted King was on GH as several different characters , Tyler Christopher, Greg Vaughan (whom was the 3rd Lucky), Rick Heart, oh yeah, Finola Hughes who played Anna on GH for many many yrs. I'm sure a couple of others that I don't recall right now. Was the reason she left because of her and Aylissa not getting along?? I've heard that before. Sometimes I wonder if the orginial actress slated to play the Phobe character had stayed than maybe Shannen would've too?? who knows. Is there any interview where she talks about why she left maybe on YouTube or something?? I didn't mind Piper or Leo but sorry Cole was on my last nerve (the character anyway) and so was Phobe. Ugh just not my favorite at all. I wished I'd known about forums back than cause I guess there were Charmed forums too. Its nice to know someone agrees with me about this. I mean I know its only a show but I really loved it and it always bums me out when stuff like this happens or a show changes. I tried to watch it but I so hated it after Shannen left , I guess it was just stupid I did read that they did some sort of magic school probably trying to 'cash in' on all the Harry Potter stuff (which I'm just not into at all) but to each his/her own. Anyway, tell me any good info ok. Thanks fellow 'Prue' fan!!! maybe we should have a 'Charmed' thread in the chit chat??
I know this is about Annabelle Lee. Its an OK song. Probably not one of my favorite demos though. I think it kinda drags a little so if it really is on the 'new' cd I hope it sounds a little better more polished or something. Time will tell.

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

YOU just made a friend for life Prue is my favorite. I feel EXACALLY the same way. and am also reading Shannens Badass book! Her and holly combs (piper) are still best friends.

Shannon can act. She always was a good actress that's why she faults were forgiven. When charmed first started I thought her acting brought credibility to the show. Pheobe got better. I think Alyssa got threw into the mix and so did Rose. They got a lot more comfortable as time went by. Alyssa was a terrible Amy Fisher. Her acting was horrible. But I just saw her on a couple of shows recently and she has really turned into a good actress. Rose had a terrible year last year. She was supposed to make Red Sonja, Barbella and Black Oasis. Black Oasis is the true story of Susan Cabot, the Wasp Woman. She had a complex about being short. Her son was short too, so she made him take steriods and he ended up beating her to death with a barbell. Anyway, none of Roses movies came through. Barbella got cancelled and Red Sonja and Black Oasis have been pushed back indefenitely. It was supposed to her year, and nothing happened.

[mikebise]

It's ShannEn.

BTW, why didn't Stevie appear on Charmed in May 2001 as Trouble In Shangri-la was being released? TV Guide listed her as performing in the episode, and there was a big ad in the magazine.

The shows are filmed pretty far in advance, so all that publicity about Stevie performing on it would seem to be true, unless she was cut for some reason.

[APerfectLie]

Originally Posted by mikebise

It's ShannEn.

BTW, why didn't Stevie appear on Charmed in May 2001 as Trouble In Shangri-la was being released? TV Guide listed her as performing in the episode, and there was a big ad in the magazine.

The shows are filmed pretty far in advance, so all that publicity about Stevie performing on it would seem to be true, unless she was cut for some reason.

Didn't they play Planets and I Miss You? Maybe that was what it was all about

[paleshadow]

Originally Posted by mikebise

It's ShannEn.

BTW, why didn't Stevie appear on Charmed in May 2001 as Trouble In Shangri-la was being released? TV Guide listed her as performing in the episode, and there was a big ad in the magazine.

The shows are filmed pretty far in advance, so all that publicity about Stevie performing on it would seem to be true, unless she was cut for some reason.

I always figured it was because she is such a bad lip syncher she decided against it? I don't really remember anything saying that she was to actually appear. The wording I remember was "featuring Stevie Nicks" but I think that was a little ambiguous.

I liked the episode that Pat Benatar was on. They actually wrote her into the storyline a little bit, and she her husband even had lines. Plus she had on a Stevieish dress!

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by mikebise

It's ShannEn.

BTW, why didn't Stevie appear on Charmed in May 2001 as Trouble In Shangri-la was being released? TV Guide listed her as performing in the episode, and there was a big ad in the magazine.

The shows are filmed pretty far in advance, so all that publicity about Stevie performing on it would seem to be true, unless she was cut for some reason.

I think Stevie axed that. She doesn't want people thinking she is a witch.

[michelej1]

If you have Stevie on your wish list, Tivo will always list Charmed when those episodes are rerun. Given the show mentions here, I was really happy to hear that Alyssa was pregnant today.

Michele

[SaidSomething]

verbatim...or close

Another group did this on Surf Canyon search. Same music score too.

[CelticGypsy]

Originally Posted by michelej1

If you have Stevie on your wish list, Tivo will always list Charmed when those episodes are rerun. Given the show mentions here, I was really happy to hear that Alyssa was pregnant today.

Michele

I am so happy for Alyssa too! I am an older "Charmed" fan and my daughters got me addicted to that show around 1999 or 2000. Piper was always my favorite sister Reruns still on tv so I try to tape a few shows to watch on weekends.

[Jondalar]

So what about this song? People have heard it now, what exactly did Dave do to it? What is the instrumental like? Is it very English sounding or something?

[michelej1]

[I was looking for Stevie and Edgar Allan Poe mentions and found nothing, but this old, January 29, 1988 "This Day in History" came up in the Dallas Morning News. I found it amusing. I can't remember what famous people were getting skinny back in 1988 though.]

PRIORITIES OF THIN: The exercise and dieting craze is a matter of keeping priorities straight, according to Stevie Nicks, 39, the ethereally lovely front woman of Fleetwood Mac. She just dropped a few pounds on a diet of boiled chicken, vegetables and fruit. But enough's enough, she says. "I've always been little -- I'm 5-1 -- but I'm never gonna look great in tight jeans,' she told US magazine. "It's not that you shouldn't take care of yourself, but this fitness thing gets me a little irritated. All these famous people are gettin' skinny, but they look hard -- and old.'

* MOMENTS IN TIME: On this date In 1845, Edgar Allan Poe's poem The Raven was published under a pseudonym in the New York Evening Mirror. In 1963, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Robert Frost died in Boston. In 1987, the U.S. State Department barred deposed Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos from returning to his homeland.

Originally Posted by CelticGypsy

I am so happy for Alyssa too! I am an older "Charmed" fan and my daughters got me addicted to that show around 1999 or 2000. Piper was always my favorite sister Reruns still on tv so I try to tape a few shows to watch on weekends.

Piper was my favorite too. When I saw that Holly was playing the mother of a 17 year old, in a supporting role on Pretty Little Liars it was just another reminder of the passage of time. Sigh.



Michele

[StevieNicksfann]

I actually think with Charmed they did a brilliant job of authentically transitioning Piper from middle to lead sister and she became all powerful and loved her for it. I hated the way they had Rose's power work but understand it storyline wise. Phoebe was always weakest to me until she became an Empath and then it's like they eliminated it and so they became not as strong as they used to be. Although I like the Prue character, I always though Shannen's acting could be brilliant at one moment and then flat and one-dimensional in the next. Piper is the best actress to me and balanced the seriousness and the camp very well. Love the show and have the leather bound Charmed spell book box set with all 8 seasons on it. Season 8 being the worst for sure.

As for Annabel Lee. I love the melody and agree with the poster that I think it has much more potential than the in outer-space needle everyone else seems to travel to. And I love Secret Love so I am PUMPED.

[SufferYourLove]

I am honestly sickened that this song is included on the new CD. This song is terrible! It just drags and drags. She is a wonderful writer and I don't understand why she just doesnt put songs she wrote on her albums. So many gems that will have their proper place..

[sorcerer999]

Originally Posted by SufferYourLove

I am honestly sickened that this song is included on the new CD. This song is terrible! It just drags and drags. She is a wonderful writer and I don't understand why she just doesnt put songs she wrote on her albums. So many gems that will have their proper place..

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