Single #3 Survey

[StevieNicksfann]

Originally Posted by On Ice

I'm voting New Orleans because with some clever editing, it conjures up that classic Fleetwood Mac Sound if the falsetto "dress up" and brush by" were introduced early in the song with a reprieve allowing it to resonate and then repeat at the end. Voila, a classic sounding single that may stand a chance to chart, besides, it's a great song.

I totally agree with this.

[StevieNicksfann]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

Hell, people were screaming for For What's its Worth, that was a flopper from the get go

True - although I was not one of them. I thought it was a mistake to make it the second single.

[Jondalar]

It's funny though that there are those who champion Annabelle Lee because Rolling Stone liked it. Rolling Stone magazine originally ditched Dreams in their first review of Rumours. They didn't like it and said that Stevie never had basically anything to offer on Rumours. They quickly changed their tune when the song sored to number #1. Still, their only #1 song ever.

[tabruns]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

It's funny though that there are those who champion Annabelle Lee because Rolling Stone liked it. Rolling Stone magazine originally ditched Dreams in their first review of Rumours. They didn't like it and said that Stevie never had basically anything to offer on Rumours. They quickly changed their tune when the song sored to number #1. Still, their only #1 song ever.

Well they did something similar with Tusk, I think. I believe that they said "Sara" and "Storms" were too "steeped in Nicks' metaphysical murkiness" or something to that effect.

[tabruns]

Originally Posted by mikephxaz

Amen, Tabruns...some fans wouldn't be happy regardless of the singles that were released...Even stevies own fans (the ledge) voted off ELY and CTF within the first two rounds yet still they insist those are the strongest on the cd....I don't think Stevie's management can make everyone happy....thank goodness it was such a great cd!

Well I just think it's a given that since The Other Side Of The Mirror Nicks has moved to being an AC artist in terms of singles, so that's where we have to judge their success. So with TISL she had a top 20 AC hit, a top 30 AC hit, and a #1 Dance hit. With IYD she's so far had: A Top 20 AC hit, a Top 30 AC hit. Yes, "Secret Love" peaked 3 positions lower than "Every Day", and "For What It's Worth" peaked 5 lower than "Sorcerer" but I still maintain that this doesn't make them flops. "For What It's Worth" was mildly disappointing that it didn't go higher than #25, but considering that it was looking for awhile like it wouldn't hit the AC chart at all, I was happy to see it get there at least.

[WildHearted]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

It's funny though that there are those who champion Annabelle Lee because Rolling Stone liked it. Rolling Stone magazine originally ditched Dreams in their first review of Rumours. They didn't like it and said that Stevie never had basically anything to offer on Rumours. They quickly changed their tune when the song sored to number #1. Still, their only #1 song ever.

I don't think anyone champions Annabel Lee just because Rolling Stone liked it. People probably are fans of Annabel Lee because THEY like it.

[StevieNicksfann]

Originally Posted by WildHearted

I don't think anyone champions Annabel Lee just because Rolling Stone liked it. People probably are fans of Annabel Lee because THEY like it.

Agreed. I could not care less if Rolling Stone likes something or not. If I like it, I like it.

[darklinensuit]

A month or two ago I would have said "Moonlight" or "In Your Dreams".
Sound-wise, but not lyric-wise, "New Orleans could also have been great for charting.
At this point I'm going to go against the general consensus to suggest that "Wide Sargasso Sea" or "Ghosts Are Gone" should be the next single, though the latter is not necessarily a favorite of mine. I just think Stevie should turn to something edgy. No pun intended. It's high time she was marketed as a rocker again, I think. And much as I hate the term, cougars are media darlings lately, & the public might eat up the notion of Stevie Nicks singing about making love. I'm a little tired of the rock survivor & earth mother mentor roles she has been slotted into for the past several years.

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by On Ice

I'm voting New Orleans because with some clever editing, it conjures up that classic Fleetwood Mac Sound if the falsetto "dress up" and brush by" were introduced early in the song with a reprieve allowing it to resonate and then repeat at the end. Voila, a classic sounding single that may stand a chance to chart, besides, it's a great song.

My favorite song (along with "Moonlight" on the album.

- Jake

[PolishStevieFan]

I voted for the title track, which has a nice country flavour and at least can achieve some success on Country charts. It's fast, energetic, melodic and has a sing a long chours, which I can't get out of my head.

[Aussie W/Heart]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

My favorite song (along with "Moonlight" on the album.

- Jake

^^^^
Mine too!! along with Soldiers Angel, < but def not single material..

[AWomanWithAPast]

I went with New Orleans, because when I listened to the album the first time through, I liked that song so much I had to stop and listen to it again before I could go on.

[TerraRhiannon]

I'm still pulling for Moonlight. I'm still thinking it would have been more successful that For What It's Worth. I never really like that song to begin with.

[JohnL]

I went with Wide Sargasso Sea. It does have an edge to it and rocks. She needs to put out a single that isnt catered to Adult Contemporary listeners so much. From what I saw of it, the video would help push the song along also.

And please, not Moonlight...it is a snoozer if you ask me. I dont think it would do any better than For What Its Worth on any chart.

[MacMan]

It'll be Moonlight IMO