For What It's Worth

[jannieC]

For once, I am thankful to be late to the party. Ida been pissed.

[nevedix20]

Just randomly thought about how Buffalo springfield also have a song called For what it's worth...We know that Stevie really likes there music too because she mentioned in a recent interview once how she loves their song Rock and Roll Woman! and quoted a line from the song. lol

[Macfanforever]

Hahaha That was clever.I saved the page .I have to send a message to my buddy.Alt Cltr Del and the task manager will stop the page.I didn't have to reboot.

[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

[BombaySapphire3]

The way her voice breaks in the line."you saved my life I won't forget it" is heartbreaking.I can understand how just this line would be so poignant to you now.I have a friend that posts on Seven Wonders who just lost his mom to cancer I have know him for 30 years.He is holding out until Tuesday to listen to the album I have a feeling he will feel the same when he hears this song.

[hightower_1001]

This song is beautifully honest and vulnerable. Her vocals and the lyrics get me everytime. It is healing.

[tabruns]

Originally Posted by hightower_1001

This song is beatifully honest and vunerable. Someone here described it as briliant and it really is.

Agreed. The people on here who say it's "boring" I think just aren't really *listening* to it.

[mezzoforte]

I'm going to sound so sappy, but this is one of the things I love about Stevie's songwriting--a single line, or the tone and emotion of a song can touch you, even when the central subject is completely different (sororal vs. romantic love).
I'm glad it's meant something to you, and I wish you and your sister all the best.

[mikephxaz]

I agree....a song of stevies that may not be her best can be lifted by one single line that makes it unforgettable.....For What Its Worth is the standout song on In Your Dreams...althought I love most of them

[jellyman10]

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

I'm glad it's meant something to you, and I wish you and your sister all the best.

Same from me, John.

[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

[jrpjr]

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by David

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

thank u david...much appreciated