From the STREET ANGEL Work Tapes: - Page 2

mikebise · #16 06-26-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KenshiMaster16

As soon as I heard this version of Mirror Mirror for some reason it just popped in my head that this song, had it have made the album, would have been an f'in brilliant opening track. Would've been epic like TISL or Moonlight (had it actually opened IYD)

Yeah, it sounds like an album opener to me, too.

vivfox · #17 06-26-2011, 03:24 PM

I really love this new Mirror Mirror and MLWCYM. Mirror Mirror is gonna be my new Summer song of 2011. Thank you Mike and all the anonymous donors.

Bryan · #18 06-26-2011, 03:39 PM

The beginning sounded like Rooms On Fire to me,then it hits a whole 'nother level. It's baffling how songs that are perfectly album(and single)-worthy get left off and never see the light of day..even b-sides/bonus tracks Silver Springs,Real Tears,Inspiration,My Heart etc. It's like 'why'?!!

Christopher · #19 06-26-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Could it be Chris Lord-Alge producing? He was at the helm of "Thousand Days," which was also recorded in 1992.

Johnny, I think you & Mike are on to something. This July 1992 version of "Mirror, Mirror" does not sound like the production stylings during Glyn Johns reign over the SA sessions. This was probably recorded prior to Glyn's official involvement, and it does sound more similar to the production of "Thousand Days" - which I also never thought sounded like anything on the SA album, but more as an outtake from OSOTM or TimeSpace at the time it was released as a b-side in 1994.

Dark Angel · #20 06-26-2011, 05:34 PM

This should have been on Street Angel, along with the other songs listed in the copyright catalog for 1992. This sounds so much better than pretty much anything on the album, imo. Thanks for sharing this, Mike!

Morgana · #21 06-26-2011, 05:35 PM

Thank you so much Mike! Here's sending healing energies and positive thoughts for a quick recovery for your mother your way!

Oh my gosh.......what an awesome version of Mirror Mirror, and to think it could have been more.....even an album opener.

PenguinHead · #22 06-26-2011, 05:43 PM

Mike Mike, Thank You Thank You for Mirror Mirror. It's always amazing to hear fully fleshed out Stevie songs see the light of day, instead of just rusting away in the can.

sleepless child · #23 06-26-2011, 06:26 PM

This is a great version of Mirror Mirror. How did this never get out before?

KarmaContestant · #24 06-26-2011, 07:09 PM

After a few listens, I'm starting to wonder why (or if?) Stevie chose to release the Rock A Little outtake of Mirror Mirror as the b-side to Blue Denim in the U.S. instead of this one.

Could it have been a mistake?

Thanks again, Mike.

windbecame · #25 06-26-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

After a few listens, I'm starting to wonder why (or if?) Stevie chose to release the Rock A Little outtake of Mirror Mirror as the b-side to Blue Denim in the U.S. instead of this one.

Could it have been a mistake?

Thanks again, Mike.

I thought the exact same thing!! sorta like it's been speculated that the SA mixes on Enchanted were a mistake too...?? i bet they both were, someone dug in the pile of tapes and was like...ooh Mirror,Mirror should be the bside to Blue Denim..and didn't bother listening and it happened to be the 85 recording... ...wonder if Stevie was upset by this if it was in fact the case??? lol

SandyMac · #26 06-26-2011, 08:41 PM

I have Mirror Mirror on Repeat Repeat. Effing AMAZING!

michelej1 · #27 06-26-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Fantastic stuff, pal! This is going straight to my HTC Thunderbolt (4G LTE) for jogging & working out!

When the Bionic comes out, you'll be jealous.

Michele

Phoenixgypsy · #28 06-26-2011, 11:38 PM

WOW! I LOVE the vocals! This is the best version I think I've heard so far!
Thank you

On Ice · #29 06-27-2011, 09:12 AM

I think in many ways Street Angel had a vibe and groove that Stevie didn't fully tap into and its evident through song selection and some of the production, and what a misstep it was leaving this version of Mirror Mirror off (the wall

) It's a shame she didn't do the entire album in'92 because she was on fire vocally (remember Desiree) and this subsided a little by the time the album was released. I still rank Street Angel above Rock a Little and the Other Side of the Mirror and it possibly could have surpassed The Wild Heart with a couple more great performances like this lost gem.

Travis · #30 06-27-2011, 09:38 AM

Mike, thank you very much. I've yet to download Maybe Love but this version of Mirror Mirror is indeed killer. I can't say I'd take it over the RAL version (B-side of Blue Denim) because I think that is fantastic as well but now we have 2 great versions

If anyone remembers an interview Stevie did with Jill Savage in 1992 on a rock station here in DC/MD (she thanks me at the end of the inteview)

, when talking about the new album she said something to the effect that people were really going to be amazed. I wonder if the other version of Jane that I love so much was also done in 92 because there really are some wonderful gems during this period. This version of Mirror Mirror confirms that. I also love the 91 or 92 mix of Listen to the Rain where Stevie sings like herself and not that forced rock vocal that we got on the CD.

Looking forward to more - thanks again.