For What It's Worth - Page 3

priestofnothing · #31 04-30-2011, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by flickersticked

I agree so much about FWIW being a healing song. I started crying as soon as it came on the first time. It is a perfect little song. It makes me think of so many people in my life, including Stevie herself. Her music saved my life, I won't forget it.

I connected with this song immediately. It is the one I have played the most and is my favorite so far.

Best wishes to you and your sister John.

jrpjr · #32 04-30-2011, 08:04 AM

WOW!! i just woke up 8:54 EST...thank u folks so much for the kind words of support...we can all relate somehow..somewhere..some way..stevies music has helped some ppl..alotta ppl..thru very difficult times...this forum too is also a blessing..eventhough we dont kno each other personally..its a place to come..a place where we have a common bond and can relate and connect and share experiences...stories...opinions..we're all human..we all hurt sometimes and thru the blessing of human connection...it helps to heal....thanks again gang..so looking forward to tuesday...MY plan...on way home from work...pick up the CD...SHUT THE DAMN FONE OFF....crack open a nice cold 1...sit back and listen while reading liner notes...cant wait...enjoy ur w/e!!!

Jondalar · #33 04-30-2011, 08:29 AM

It's kinda sad though... when I heard this album and realized how good it was, I thought about all the deceased, rabid Stevie fans who would never hear it

jrpjr · #34 04-30-2011, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jondalar

It's kinda sad though... when I heard this album and realized how good it was, I thought about all the deceased, rabid Stevie fans who would never hear it

ya...funny..ironic funny..not "haha" funny...i have thought of that as well and wen i heard bout this album back in january..i literally said.."please god..let me not get sick or anything until i can at least hear this record.." no joke..i wasnt laughing...im no kid and im due for some type of organ implosion...hopfully not soon..no THAT is a "haha" funny..NOW its all about her book...i gotta live to read this too...THIS gotta b her next project as there no way she gonna top this record...i can c it...book w/same name followed by moooovie!!! YA!!!

drzubritsky · #35 04-30-2011, 09:13 AM

On my first couple of listens to the Rolling Stone stream a few days ago, my initial impression of FWIW was that it had a nice melody and lyrics but wasn't a standout. I also wasn't crazy about the vocal (a bit too close to the "Destiny Rules" granny voice in spots).

Yet as the days went on I couldn't get the song out of my head. Something about this song really sticks with you and it may be one of her best compositions ever. I still have some reservations about her vocal, but overall this is shaping up to be one of my favorite SN songs.

David · #36 04-30-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jrpjr

i just heard this song "for wats its worth" just the other day....brought me to tears..i realize its a love song..probably about lindsey (natch) but my older sister just got diagnosed w/stage 4 lung cancer 2 months ago and ive been saying to ppl since that time that she is so important to me she has "saved my life" she is 13 years older than me and w/o boring all u leggies to death...was caaaaarazy growing up in my house and i feel i would not b the person i am if she wasnt in my life and now...at a young healthy fit non smoker..i may lose her at 62..my heart is broken over this..BACK to the song..those few words..that 1 line...makes this song soooooo special..it couldnt have come at a better time....this is MY NEW "LANDSLIDE" thanks for letting me share this kind of story in this forum...AND THANK YOU STEVIE...again..u have touched and helped heal another heart

John

John, I send your sister & you wishes for health & joy.

jrpjr · #37 04-30-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by David

John, I send your sister & you wishes for health & joy.

thank u david...much appreciated

DeeGeMe · #38 04-30-2011, 09:36 PM

Hands down my fav song on the album. It just resonates with me so deeply on so many levels.

Good luck to you and your sis John.

dontlookdown · #39 05-17-2011, 02:20 PM

For What It's Worth sounds like something from the Buckingham Nicks. Or maybe a distant cousin of I Don't Want To Know.
Love the lead and harmony vocal on this track (not a big fan of the shrill Sharon and Lori back up singing - I think Stevie's best when she harmonizes with her own singing).

Also love how the writing on this sounds like it could have been a Jimmy Webb song.
I wish she would record more like this.

KarmaContestant · #40 05-17-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dontlookdown

For What It's Worth sounds like something from the Buckingham Nicks. Or maybe a distant cousin of I Don't Want To Know.
Love the lead and harmony vocal on this track (not a big fan of the shrill Sharon and Lori back up singing - I think Stevie's best when she harmonizes with her own singing).

Also love how the writing on this sounds like it could have been a Jimmy Webb song.
I wish she would record more like this.

I agree with everything you said here. For What It's Worth has become my favorite on this album. It gets stuck in my head for hours, even days. The self-harmonizing just makes the song even better despite the already outstanding lyrics and instrumentation.

I don't miss Sharon and Lori at all on this album, to tell the truth.

My best friend has decided this is her favorite song on In Your Dreams as well. I think we can all relate to what Stevie is talking about, here.

STEVEHEDRICK · #41 05-17-2011, 02:32 PM

love this song!

holidayroad · #42 05-17-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

I don't miss Sharon and Lori at all on this album, to tell the truth.

Unless I'm completely missing something, Sharon and Lori Are on this album!

GODDESS6 · #43 05-17-2011, 02:36 PM

i absolutely adore this song~ tho i do get a lump in my throat when it plays~ it's just beautiful~

TrueFaith77 · #44 05-17-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by holidayroad

Unless I'm completely missing something, Sharon and Lori Are on this album!

Yes, all over it.

However, the split harmony on FWIW is, ingeniously, just Stevie.

KarmaContestant · #45 05-17-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by holidayroad

Unless I'm completely missing something, Sharon and Lori Are on this album!

I wasn't implying that they weren't - what I meant was that they aren't as obvious, or in the forefront the way they are on all of Stevie's past solo albums. Their harmonies are far more subdued, and in the background where they should be.

The Nightmare, Cry Wolf and Love Is Like A River are great examples of the way I don't like Sharon and Lori doing background vocals on a song.