Leather & Lace - duet with Rod (4-5-2011)

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

YES! he sucked, that's what you get when you refuse to practice.

Leather and Lace is one of Stevie's most structured songs. It is definitely not one of the songs a person should wing it on.

[HejiraNYC]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Agreed. I'm almost crying here and I cannot wait to see her do this live.

At a Stevie show, the room is pin-drop quiet when she does this song. But at a Rod show, those frackin' obnoxious altecockers just yap away during the whole thing. What could they be talking about that is so fascinating? Comparing denture adhesives? Debating the merits of supplemental Medicare plans?

[wheart]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Agreed. I'm almost crying here and I cannot wait to see her do this live.

don't get your hopes up! Mama may drop the axe on it before it even has time to become wonderful...

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by ragrsrocalot

Found footage of Young Turks, which was performed before L&L, and while I was watching it I thought, wow, Stevie doesn't seem that happy, Rod made several attempts to sing to her, or to make eye contact, and she just avoided him. Well if you watch the video, or if you just want to see how pissed she is go to 4:36. She won't even LOOK at Rod. He talks about how they only rehearsed that afternoon. No wonder he looked like he did in the L&L video. Oh well. Don't think that song will be in the set much longer.

And Rod couldn't have looked more bored during Leather and Lace. Hand in the pocket during the entire song? He looked like he was doing karaoke at the local bar. What is UP? They do NOT look natural performing together. It looks like they were forced.

[blackcat]

It's funny--I was there, and I have such a different take on a lot of the happenings of the show. I just turned my review in to Nicks Fix and figured I'd put it up here as well for an alternative view of "Leather & Lace,"

"Life Is SO Brief, Time Is A Thief" in Philadelphia, PA


April 5th, 2011. Do you know where you were that night? A few of us know: we were at the “Heart & Soul” concert, featuring Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart, taking in the sound and harmonies of two enduring rock powerhouses! Where does the time go? Wasn’t it just yesterday, in junior high, where we first heard Maggie May? It wasn’t that long ago when we first heard Gold Dust Woman on the radio, was it? But this night we were getting to see two not so old friends on stage performing their classic hits, while directly across the street, Cole Hamels and our Philadelphia Phillies were competing for the local attention!



There didn’t seem to be much time—to me there never seems to be enough time to stop and chat with all of us, even though it’s a rock concert. We all crave those moments. When Stevie did speak, it was clearly from her heart. Just before singing “Landslide” Stevie spoke about the slide show to be displayed behind her as she sang—special moments throughout her life, her dear family and her amazing career: “I hope it makes you appreciate what you have, and love your family.” No one can do Landslide like it’s songwriter, and yet so many people now lay claim to it and make it their own. Stevie, you should be proud, just as we love and are proud of you. "Love IS!" I’m so happy Stevie made the time to be with us.



Just to show you how tight the time was, Stevie didn’t even have time to introduce her amazing band. The men worked hard, so I won’t let time rob them here: Al Ortiz (bass), Jimmy Paxson (amazing drums), Lenny Castro (master percussionist), Ricky Peterson (keyboards/organ), Darrell Smith (piano), Carlos Rios (left handed guitar player) and Waddy Wachtel, (left handed magician that plays right handed guitar, Stevie’s band master). Original Stevie backup ladies, Lori Nicks and Sharon Celani, were wearing black leather tonight, while Stevie was in black lace.



Stevie’s performance was over too quickly, but not before she pulled out “Secret Love” from the new album! Would we get more tonight? “In Your Dreams!” Stevie kept to her word: No other songs from the May 3rd album were performed, "I don't want to see them on YOUTUBE the next day." Stevie, “I Can’t Wait!” As Stevie was closing, she said, “Philadelphia, one of my favorite cities, honest to God! For real! Thank you so much everybody! We’ll be back—take care of yourselves, we love you!” Back at you, Stevie. A number of my Stevie buddies were not on board tonight. They were holding out, waiting for opening night of Stevie’s solo tour at the Borgata in exactly one month. The clock seems to be moving very SLOWLY waiting for that time to come! Stevie delivered a powerful "Love Is" before surrendering the stage.



There was a brief intermission. A large, neon colored curtain dropped, with the name ROD STEWART in blazing chartreuse lettering and a cartoon of a locomotive, featuring Rod Stewart as engineer! This was clearly going to be something wild coming, and there was. A lightening white stage and flashing lights hit people right in their eyes, powerful sounds jolting everyone out of their seats. Flashes of red bounded onto the stage. Brass horns—trumpets & saxaphones hit the stage, and, like Stevie, Rod served up his heavy hitters and there would be no "Great American Songbook" tonight: it was ALL rock & roll! Ever the showman, Mr. Stewart began with a party, and kept it moving for the rest of the night! It was clear that Rod is still fighting a touch of the flu symptoms. He had his hankie out a few times. While he was fully energy charged and a total pro out there, there were hints of moments of a fire inside, some diaphoresis and a moment when he seems to loose balance, as if the cold medicine was kicking in when attempting to sit down on a stool. He left the stage shortly after that, and one of his back up singers stepped up to the plate and belted out a masterful rendition of “Knock On Wood.” Rod got it together and brought down the house for the remainder of the show. I knew all of Rod’s songs by heart. It was a fun show! We were treated to another spotlight on Stevie Nicks: she came out during Rod’s set to duet on “Young Turks” and her own “Leather and Lace.” It was pretty cool hearing Stevie cover Don Henley’s higher harmonies while Rod pulled off Stevie’s melody part on "Leather and Lace." Rod did a great job on the song, and considering his Allen Iverson attitude toward "practice" (Philly 76ers reference), he was terrific. Don Henley, Mr. Perfectionist/Mr. TwoVoices, would probably make him “do it again.” But I loved it, and Waddy Wachtel was terrific in making this song come together so beautifully. Rod Stewart is a serious sing-songwriter in his own right. If you have never listened to the lyrics of "Forever Young," you've been robbed. As I think about it, I'd love to hear Stevie's take on that song one day. Rod can be just as thoughtful and tender a writer as the best of them--in fact, he IS one of the best of them. As the night near an end, Rod kicked autographed soccer balls out all over the venue. It was a featured event with his singing the song “Hot Legs.” It was fun. I’m glad we got to do this. I’m thrilled that Stevie and Rod came to the city that loves them back. Stevie, we “can’t wait” for your new album! Thank you Stevie for giving us this extra show for us tonight.
love, blackcat

FORVER YOUNG
May the good Lord be with you
Down every road you roam
And may sunshine and happiness
surround you when you're far from home
And may you grow to be proud
Dignified and true
And do unto others
As you'd have done to you
Be courageous and be brave
And in my heart you'll always stay
Forever Young, Forever Young
Forever Young, Forever Young

May good fortune be with you
May your guiding light be strong
Build a stairway to heaven
with a prince or a vagabond

And may you never love in vain
and in my heart you will remain
Forever Young, Forever Young
Forever Young, Forever Young
Forever Young
Forever Young

And when you finally fly away
I'll be hoping that I served you well
For all the wisdom of a lifetime
No one can ever tell

But whatever road you choose
I'm right behind you, win or lose
Forever Young, Forever Young
Forever Young ,Forever Young
Forever Young, Forever Young
For, Forever Young, Forever Young

[skcin]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Leather and Lace is one of Stevie's most structured songs. It is definitely not one of the songs a person should wing it on.

Yeah, he should be embarrassed. That was painful to watch - it's like he only knew the chorus. She sounded great though.

Originally Posted by wheart

don't get your hopes up! Mama may drop the axe on it before it even has time to become wonderful...

Me thinks you may be right.

[Somajoseph]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Oh my God... yes, YES!!! =THIS= is the way Love Is should be sung!!! She's not doing the belt-shriek at ALL! She just sang it beautifully . Wow, she was REALLY on for tonight's concert, wasn't she?

I think that's one of the best live vocals I've heard her do in a very long time, along with Leather & Lace.
I dont like her belting them out, I love the breathy vocals.
I hope she puts Leather & Lace in her set. She can be so stubborn about not wanting to do certain songs. As someone mentioned, she sang it alone on the Bella Donna tour!

[CelticGypsy]

Stevie sounded great! Rod not so much. He seemed a bit nervous. Maybe, by the time they make it to Seattle, he'll have the songs down pat.

[JamieK]

Originally Posted by DashingDan

Are you outta your comfort zones, grampa and grandma?! Good! Now get out there and sing, and be happy about it... Look into that see of money, er people, and sing like you mean it and if you're pissed off that you didn't get to rehearse... then FAKE IT!

Now THAT's the truth...

[StevieRox81]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

And Rod couldn't have looked more bored during Leather and Lace. Hand in the pocket during the entire song? He looked like he was doing karaoke at the local bar. What is UP? They do NOT look natural performing together. It looks like they were forced.

Hahaha...that is exactly what I was thinking...it's totally like Rod is doing karaoke!!!

So proud of Stevie for doing such an amazing job on this song and totally showing off to the Rod crowd how vocally talented she is. She warned Rod over and over from the beginning that it is a hard song and she really didn't want to do it. I know Rod is all about a "good Rock & Roll live mistake", but I think it's seriously disrespectful for him to say he wanted to do a song so bad with her that he doesn't even know. If he hadn't made it public over and over that he isn't into rehearsing, then yea...I'd feel bad for him that it was just nerves. It's a honor that Stevie decided to let him sing that song with her. Stevie probably was very hesistant to say yes, but gave him the benefit of the doubt and it seems he pulled off the performance Stevie envisioned it would be...which is why she probably didn't want to do it. Stevie always shows so much respect for covers/duets she does of other artists. Bet Rod is practicing after last night! Can't wait to hear what happens tonight!

[StevieRox81]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

At a Stevie show, the room is pin-drop quiet when she does this song. But at a Rod show, those frackin' obnoxious altecockers just yap away during the whole thing. What could they be talking about that is so fascinating? Comparing denture adhesives? Debating the merits of supplemental Medicare plans?

I know I remember when she sang 'Love Is' at Foxwoods last August, it was so intensely quiet it gave me chills. One of my favorite Stevie "live" moments.

I really hope that she can't hear how rude people are being at the shows with Rod ...I bet this tour w/ Rod is really going to raise her appreciation of her audiences at her solo shows.

[Lee]

I just watched the video of Stevie & Rod doing Leather & Lace. Stevie was great, but Rod? What was he doing? I've never seen a person sing with one hand in his or her pocket! And it's a love song for freakin' sake. He didn't even look @ Stevie except at the end. I know he's married with a zillion kids, but he could have put a little feeling into it. Jeez, even Don Henley put a little into it more into it than Rod. I support Stevie & all, but I'm glad I didn't go to this show. I don't think I could have sat through Rod's set. I don't know what his set was like, but this duet, not good on his part.

Lee

[wheart]

Originally Posted by APerfectLie

Her Love Is performance also kicked ass tonight! She put in some little vocal changes and I fukcin love it!

Thank you so very much for posting this. That performance brought me to tears...happy tears...

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by RockAlot

I have yet to hear this song done as well as it was at the Santa Barbara show!! (will listen to this one when I get off work) She friggin "nailed" Love Is at the Santa Barbara show!

Only people who were there will ever understand my ridiculous reaction to that performance

[AliceLover]

What the eff is everyone talking about? Rod barely messed up at all. I'm not a fan of his, but he was pretty much spot on. He changed a word or two, but he was trying to make it his own. I read all the comments before watching the video and everyone made it seem like he didn't know a single word of his part.

I HATE that they lowered the song down a key. Stevie sounds great, but I love it in the original key.