I've Had Enough Time With "InYourDreams"

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by PenguinHead

Or... Lady From The Mountain With A Horse Looking For A Room In New Orleans It sort of sounds like a Craig's list ad!

Lady From The Mountain with a Horse Looking for A Cheaper Than Free Room in New Orleans but Taking The Room For What It's Worth.

[GypsySorcerer]

After a month, I am still hooked. I usually don't skip any of the songs, except occasionally "Cheaper Than Free."

Love:
For What It's Worth
In Your Dreams
Wide Sargasso Sea
Moonlight
Annabel Lee
You May Be the One
Italian Summer

Like:
Secret Love
New Orleans
Soldier's Angel
Everybody Loves You
Ghosts are Gone

Ok:
My Heart
Cheaper Than Free

[SummerlongBoots]

Originally Posted by chriskisn

Right now I've moved on to Leon Russell.

I swoon at the thought of Stevie and Leon growling together on stage.

[SummerlongBoots]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

After a month, I am still hooked. I usually don't skip any of the songs, except occasionally "Cheaper Than Free."

Love:
For What It's Worth
In Your Dreams
Wide Sargasso Sea
Moonlight
Annabel Lee
You May Be the One
Italian Summer

Like:
Secret Love
New Orleans
Soldier's Angel
Everybody Loves You
Ghosts are Gone

Ok:
My Heart
Cheaper Than Free

I absolutely agree with your list 100%!

Thanks for saving me the time of typing it out, lol!

[jannieC]

Love:
For What It's Worth
New Orleans
Wide Sargasso Sea
Moonlight
Annabel Lee
You May Be the One

Like:
In Your Dreams
Secret Love
Everybody Loves You
Ghosts are Gone

Ok:
Soldier's Angel
Italian Summer
Cheaper Than Free

Haven't heard My Heart, so can't comment.

[SpyNote]

Originally Posted by Travis

Daniel, I almost agree with your list EXCEPT, how can you get rid of "For What It's Worth"? That is my favorite, in fact, that is the song that ultimately saves the CD for me. I really only like 4 songs. The moment I heard FWIW I knew it would become an instant favorite. It's so heartfelt and genuine - oh Daniel LOL.

The sentiment is heartfelt and genuine, but I don't think the music is right for the song. Saying something as big as "you saved my life" needs a really special arrangement, with some nice peaks and transitions. Unfortunately, it reminds me too much of "Rose Garden" in its musical complexity. But I can totally understand how you and many others appreciate this very honest song.

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

Saying something as big as "you saved my life" needs a really special arrangement, with some nice peaks and transitions.

I love that line BECAUSE there's no special arrangement. It's simplicity makes it feel more genuine to me... it's almost like I wouldn't believe that she truly felt that it saved her life if the music was more complex and that line was a "peak" of the song. It feels like an intimate confession, whispered to us instead of shouted. She doesn't need to force that line to stand out beyond the rest-- it does it on its own.

[tabruns]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

I love that line BECAUSE there's no special arrangement. It's simplicity makes it feel more genuine to me... it's almost like I wouldn't believe that she truly felt that it saved her life if the music was more complex and that line was a "peak" of the song. It feels like an intimate confession, whispered to us instead of shouted. She doesn't need to force that line to stand out beyond the rest-- it does it on its own.

I agree with this assessment. It's how the song strikes me as well.

I'm happy that so many Ledgers consider IYD one of Stevie's top 3 albums. It's a little frustrating though that albums with a sentimental attachment automatically outrank everything new. Basically for many of you Stevie will never top BD or WH or RAL because of how those albums remind you about a certain time of your life. This is where music critics can actually be valuable (in a way) because of being able to be outside of that emotional attachment to the music.

Put another way: It's perfectly legit to identify albums as one's favorite (where the emotional attachment comes in) versus which albums are the "best" (where, IMO, emotional attachment can cloud one's judgement).

[tilthefirefades]

Love:
You May Be The One
Cheaper Than Free
Moonlight
Wide Sargasso Sea
Everybody Loves You
Italian Summer

Like:
Soldier's Angel
Annabel Lee

Meh:
Ghosts Are Gone
Secret Love
For What It's Worth
In Your Dreams
My Heart

[KarmaContestant]

Fine, I'll make the list, too.

Love:
Secret Love
For What It's Worth
In Your Dreams
Wide Sargasso Sea
Moonlight
Everybody Loves You
You May Be The One
Italian Summer
Cheaper Than Free

Like:
Annabel Lee
My Heart
New Orleans

Don't Really Care:
Soldier's Angel
Ghosts Are Gone

[SpyNote]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

I love that line BECAUSE there's no special arrangement. It's simplicity makes it feel more genuine to me... it's almost like I wouldn't believe that she truly felt that it saved her life if the music was more complex and that line was a "peak" of the song. It feels like an intimate confession, whispered to us instead of shouted. She doesn't need to force that line to stand out beyond the rest-- it does it on its own.

No doubt, but the song just doesn't vary much. It pretty much sounds the same all the way through. That's what make a simple acoustic song like "Landslide" so brilliant. It sounds so intimate and effortless, yet there's so much depth because there's equal commitment to lyrics and music. On "For What's It's Worth," it leans towards stronger lyrics; the music is just background.

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

No doubt, but the song just doesn't vary much. It pretty much sounds the same all the way through. That's what make a simple acoustic song like "Landslide" so brilliant. It sounds so intimate and effortless, yet there's so much depth because there's equal commitment to lyrics and music. On "For What's It's Worth," it leans towards stronger lyrics; the music is just background.

That I definitely agree with-- but I love the guitar part

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

No doubt, but the song just doesn't vary much. It pretty much sounds the same all the way through. That's what make a simple acoustic song like "Landslide" so brilliant. It sounds so intimate and effortless, yet there's so much depth because there's equal commitment to lyrics and music. On "For What's It's Worth," it leans towards stronger lyrics; the music is just background.

When I first listened to the CD, For What it's Worth was a huge disappointment. Both Dave's said it was their favorite song and I listened to the song and kept waiting for the song to happen. It also seemed misplaced to me. Basically, the album for me, started at track 3. After a bunch of listens I finally got used to the simple arrangement and I do appreciate the heartfealt lyrics, however the song is still an enigma on this album. All the other songs seem so musically deep, with plenty of suprises. This song seems like a lonely, simple, orphan on this album. I like the song. To me it's there is a great truthfullness to this song that reminds me of After the Glitter Fades. She is blatantly honest with her emotions. However, I'm not sure if this is the right album for this particular song. Maybe, it is. This is Stevie's ecletic album. She dips into each genre successfully. Maybe this song just shouldn't be placed up front.

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by tilthefirefades

Love:
You May Be The One
Cheaper Than Free
Moonlight
Wide Sargasso Sea
Everybody Loves You
Italian Summer

Like:
Soldier's Angel
Annabel Lee

Meh:
Ghosts Are Gone
Secret Love
For What It's Worth
In Your Dreams
My Heart

New Orleans??

[mikephxaz]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

No doubt, but the song just doesn't vary much. It pretty much sounds the same all the way through. That's what make a simple acoustic song like "Landslide" so brilliant. It sounds so intimate and effortless, yet there's so much depth because there's equal commitment to lyrics and music. On "For What's It's Worth," it leans towards stronger lyrics; the music is just background.

I completely agree...For What Its Worth is the standout song on the album...it should have ended the album...its simplicity breaks my heart..the simple arrangement is very much in the same vein as "Landslide" and "That's Alright" and "Planets of the universe(demo) and "Christian(spinning wheels)" ..I only wish she would approach an entire cd with this simplicity...Unplugged.....!!! I wish she knew how many of us love the sound of her sincere, imperfect voice....she doesnt need any accompaning electronic production....