Rod & Stevie - "Passion" & "Young Turks" - Page 2

jwd · #16 03-27-2011, 11:29 AM

Great quality video and a fantastic angle. She does look really good here and seems like she is having fun. Good for her, especially since she is making a lot of money doing it.

Stevie is a little out of her element, but she's never been a "performer".

Thanks for posting Jeff.

jwd · #17 03-27-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DashingDan

I do not approve of "Rod's"onstage spontaneity, freedom, and glossy showmanship. I certainly hope his joie de vivre does not rub off.

Surely you jest!

RockAlot · #18 03-27-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by J.Miller

One word for Stevie BOOTYLICIOUS!!! Stevie should use a wireless mic. It would look even better.

I know huh! I was just saying, she sure is sticking to her guns with the " I never take the mic off the stand" ( I know there are a few photos of her with mic off stand) and how everyone has to go to her area to sing with her!!

She is sooooo stuck in her ways!

CreepingDeath · #19 03-27-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWILDheart

Rod Stewart looks like somebodys embarrassing Dad at a wedding, but Stevie still looks like a classy rock star!! LOVE it!

Perfect description of Rod Stewart.

Stevie <3

David · #20 03-27-2011, 08:21 PM

Stevie's definitely a lot classier than Rod, who puts on a cheesy lounge act.

I kinda wish Stevie hadn't done this month-long series of shows with him. His style of presentation is so different from hers, & they really have no history in common to speak of--nothing that really links them in any important way in terms of their respective artistry.

But to see Stevie up there--great as she looks--taking part in such a Vegas-y cheesefest is a bummer. She's -- not the Queen of Rock & Roll but the Queen of Confessional Songwriters, & she has always demanded to be taken seriously on that front. That's how she has always presented her stage show, too.

But Rod Stewart is just being Disco Duck, smirking & mugging at the crowd, ignoring his band -- who disappear into the white background. It's all decor & disco beat.

That's not the Stevie Nicks I respect. Why on earth did she want to do this? She has no personal or spiritual connection to him. The Tom Petty dates she did five years ago made a lot more sense & were a lot more meaningful: she & Tom are rock history together, they're good friends, & they're both rock concert traditionalists at this late stage in both their careers. They may play Vegas, but they didn't go Vegas, like Rod. Not to slam Rod, but he just wants everyone to dance. He doesn't care whether you're listening carefully to the lyrics of his sensuous poetry, confessional soul-searching, & cautionary tales of love trying to survive.

SandyMac · #21 03-27-2011, 08:29 PM

The 4:00 minute mark in Passion is priceless. Stevie is trying to get into it. This song would rock if she did it on her own, her way.

TrueFaith77 · #22 03-27-2011, 08:39 PM

OMG Stevie is shorter than Rod

michelej1 · #23 03-27-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoenixgypsy

I'm just glad they didn't go "Stand Back" as a duet! Anyone else remember Rod's cover version??

Rod should break out his version of I'd Rather Go Blind for Stevie and tell her to send it to a friend.

Michele

APerfectLie · #24 03-27-2011, 08:57 PM

Am I the only one who thinks this would be a gazillion times better had they done Reason To Believe and The First Cut is the Deepest?! Stevie looks and sounds amazing, but these songs are just meh to me.

TrueFaith77 · #25 03-27-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by APerfectLie

Am I the only one who thinks this would be a gazillion times better had they done Reason To Believe and The First Cut is the Deepest?! Stevie looks and sounds amazing, but these songs are just meh to me.

I agree. But we do know Stevie loves Young Turks.

Livia · #26 03-27-2011, 10:37 PM

Still, there's something so cute about Stevie singing "Hong Kong, Tokyo" and "half past midnight."

gypsy4life · #27 03-27-2011, 11:11 PM

DAYUM! Stevie looks amazing!!
Rod looks like a rooster..lol! But, overall they seemed to have fun.
I SO wanted to hear Stevie say "10 pound baby boy"..I don't know why..I just did..lol!!

pattyfan · #28 03-27-2011, 11:30 PM

God, this makes me soooo glad I haven't bought tickets for the Bay Area show. I was weaned on Rod Stewart, but the good Rod. The Faces Rod. The rocker Rod. These two songs are absolute trash, and yes, he is absolutely a lounge act. Stevie is fine, but there is nothing she could do to make this any better. It makes me sad to see someone like Rod Stewart absolutely sell out, for so long, and just keep cashing in on terrible, awful, lifeless, spiritless schlock. And sorry that Stevie had to be there. But thanks for posting the video. And sorry for being so negative, but for me that was just a huge huge disappointment.

Kevin

CreepingDeath · #29 03-28-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gypsy4life

DAYUM! Stevie looks amazing!!
Rod looks like a rooster..lol! But, overall they seemed to have fun.
I SO wanted to hear Stevie say "10 pound baby boy"..I don't know why..I just did..lol!!

Maybe, but nothing beats hearing Stevie sing "mirrors on the ceiling" when she played those Henley shows.

Somajoseph · #30 03-28-2011, 12:23 AM

My god, I also agree with David & Pattyfan. Rod looks ridiculous. I was also a fan of his early 70's music, but this was just painful to watch.
Stevie does look beautiful & is gamely doing her best. She is a pro. I just watched Love Is from Atlanta, and it brought tears to my eyes. I've always loved that song and I love this performance. her vocal is strong yet tender and it proves she is not just going through the motions.