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

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by GoldDustOrphan

According to what I have read, Stewart does not appear during Stevie's set to perform one of her songs despite his recent sales pitch that the plan was exactly that. Stevie commented that Rod doesn't like rehearse, and I'm wondering what the story is.

My gut is telling me he is an unprofessional, entitled turd who was only decent during the '70s. The avalanche of turds he's flushed down the public's throat for last 25 years should be cause for legal action and the forced return of his R&R Hall of Fame award.

Despite the smile, I can read between Stevie' s lines. If he continues to act like a clown, she's going to grab something really sharp - probably Sharon, since she's right there - and stab him several times, right in the face.

Yes, to my eyes, Stevie does not look completely comfortable in the performances with Rod I've seen (Tampa & NYC). It could be they haven't rehearsed, and need to iron out some kinks, but more likely, I'm sensing that they really have no chemistry together. I think they had the best of intentions ($$$$) but ultimately, Stevie should have stuck with her initial, and his choice of duet choices: First Cut Is The Deepest & Reason To Believe. Those songs would have prevented her and us, to glance over in horror at his lizardy and spasmodic dance moves, not knowing what she could possibly contribute alongside that. IMO, it would have been a much smarter move to have Stevie come out on one of his famous melodic covers, and showcase her harmony talents.