Stevie confirmed on Oprah

[jwd]

Originally Posted by Nicks Fan

Hold it guys I have not been told that I am on the show ... yet although if she has finally been confirmed then maybe they will call Monday. My friends were saying that with Oprah's power and money I am sure theycan fly any guest in North America out to the show at the last minute.

If I am not picked it wouldn't be the end of the world but I would be a bit disapointed. I don't know anyone else who got this much press over an email from the Oprah show. My sister was very kind to start the Get Matt on The Oprah Show. campaign on Facebook with the hopes that we would reach 1000 members who would click Like. She knew that it would be a dream of mine to meet my idol so if it were to happen I would be enternally greatful but if not I will live to see another day and still support Stevie and whatever she does.

Matt

I'm pulling for you Matt, especially with you having an unselfish attitude like that! If you do get picked, tell her that she has a lot of fans that LOVE her, and tell her how much we are looking forward to IYD!

[Nicks Fan]

It is hard to know what they are looking for. I don' t dress like Stevie or have Stevie tatoos etc. I just have merchandise (lots) and my passion for her music and willingness to share her music with the world. I think I am a pretty big fan but as I said the producers may be looking for someone special with a real tear jerker or outrageous story that will work for the show

I know I have had allot of drama in my life with seizures, bullying, stuttering , learning disabilities and a serious brain surgery when I was a kid but comapred to what some people have gone through or are going through mine doesn't feel that important in the grand scheme of things.


If Stevie is just making an appearance then maybe it will the old trick where they surprise an audience member who thinks they are there just to be in the audience and then you get "Where is so and so?" and then they tell your story etc etc.

Matt

[TwistedGypsy]

So glad you are a "normal" Stevie fan. I don't dress up or have tattoos either and when I thought about filling out the form I was thinking I'm not a big enough "fan". But from how you described yourself, I would be honored for you to be on there to represent us other fans! Unless you get on there and totally FREAK out and make an ass out of yourself and embarass the whole Stevie nation!!!! But you wouldn't do that right?
Good Luck!!!!! Can't wait for the show!

[Nicks Fan]

Well this what I have been thinking.

I have met Mick Fleetwood and Melissa Etheridge in brief backstage meet and greets and both times I was calm cool and collected. I shook their hands and talked about fav songs and asked some questions. I was worried when I met Melissa that I might get emotional or cry or make an ass out of myself because at the time it felt like a big deal because she normally doesn't do allot of meet and greets (Not including the travel packages she offers for select shows on her tours that include a meet and greet). She came out and because it was me and my twin brother whom she has seen at the front of the stage at many shows she said "Hey I know you guys now which one is older?" (I am by 1 minute LOL) It felt very casual and relaxed and I was so calm and cool and not once did I cry or stutter or talk too fast.

As for Stevie and Oprah I don't think I would cry and make an ass out of myself but I also wonder what Oprah and her staff would think if I wasn't balling like a baby or getting all emotional. I don't know how one should compose themself when meeting their idol on Oprah. I have thought about what I would say and I think I would probably just tell her how honoured I am to be here and that I am happy that you have new music to share with the world and I would try and think of a question or two that would be of interest to us die hard fans and not the same old same old that always comes up when she does interviews.

I think because she has now been confirmed those of us who were contacted by the show should hopefully hear back from them. All along I have been telling myself that the producers would not contact us if they were not serious so who knows. If nothing comes of it then at least I can say for a brief while I was one of the big news stories in Ottawa.


Matt

[johnnystorms]

Originally Posted by Heartboy

GO Matt!

Yep, Stevie along with Pat Benatar, Sister Sledge & Salt -N- Pepa!

I wonder if SNP will teach Stevie how to 'Push It'?

Stevie might be able to teach those girlz how to "push it"! considering her sex history!

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by skuncles

It'll be interesting to see how this goes. If Oprah doesn't know Stevie's music (I'd be surprised if she did!) the segment could be a mess. A few years ago Oprah had Billy Joel on and since she didn't know his music it was a disasterous interview, very boring and both Billy and Oprah seemed very uncomfortable. Sort of like in '94 when Stevie was on Jay Leno, that appearence was a mess because Jay didn't know anything about Stevie.

She'll know Rumours. But these TV interviews are seldom discussions about the music anyway. That audience wants soap opera, I imagine. This being Oprah, she'll know a bit about & want to talk about Stevie's past love life & battles with weight gain & drugs, & maybe something about what women performers go through as they age, & how the new generation needs to write their own songs, & not date other rockers. I'm guessing the only 'new' interview topic they might get into is Rod or Dave.
I'm also guessing I'll be asleep several minutes before Stevie sings 'Landslide' or some other safe snoozer.

- Jake

[J.Miller]

I hope Stevie's segment on Oprah is something that makes us proud. I am not an Oprah viewer and I don't know what to expect. Viewership on Oprah has been between 3 and 6 million the last few years.This may will be the largest TV audience that Stevie has been in front of in quite some time. Hopefully Oprah gives IYD a listen and it is part of Stevie's segment.

[Heartboy]

Originally Posted by johnnystorms

Stevie might be able to teach those girlz how to "push it"! considering her sex history!

I have a feeling those three ladies have rode more disco sticks than Stevie has!

[Nicks Fan]

Well somone has posted on Facebook that someone has been chosen and contacted. It is on the internet but I have not heard anything nor can I find anything.

[JeannieKartis]

Originally Posted by Nicks Fan

Well somone has posted on Facebook that someone has been chosen and contacted. It is on the internet but I have not heard anything nor can I find anything.

eight of us are going to the taping but haven't heard who got selected...I imagine it would be hard to select as I think ALL of us are Stevie's #1 fans..

[Jondalar]

Dress like Stevie! Make your presence known.

[JeannieKartis]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

Dress like Stevie! Make your presence known.

oh believe me, they'll know our presence LOL

[PenguinHead]

It's too bad Stevie's album won't be available when she makes her appearence on Oprah's show. Otherwise "everyone in the audience is getting a copy of In Your Dreams!"
cue: audience goes wild with delight!

[Nicks Fan]

It is apparantly on the blogs ??? I don' t see anything!!

[WideSargassoSea]

Originally Posted by Nicks Fan

It is apparantly on the blogs ??? I don' t see anything!!

Matt, I've read all of your posts and I certainly hope you hear something soon. Your story is compelling and definitely worth appearing on the show. I'm curious though...did the producer contact you via phone, or just an e-mail? As I mentioned in an earlier post, I got a phone call from Allyson on the 22nd but haven't heard a word since.

Jeannie, I'm posing the same question to you. Were you just contacted via e-mail to appear in the audience? I've been scouring all the Stevie/Mac/Oprah sites trying to put together as much info as I can. The taping is so soon and it would be fantastic if we were all there to show Stevie (and the Oprah audience) our support and love!