Stevie's "At Last"

Merf · #1 06-21-2004, 09:58 PM

I just heard it on an ABC special about Weddings!

They were profiling 24 hours at a Las Vegas wedding chapel and they played some of it over the end of the piece.

She does such an amazing version of it! I was excited to hear it used on the show!

face of glass · #2 06-22-2004, 12:03 AM

And she still should do a complete show with songs like this.

darklinensuit · #3 06-22-2004, 03:56 AM

Crap. I watched some of that show before going out - the piece about the descendants of slaves getting married with the slaveowner's descendant in attendance. I would have loved to have heard that song on TV.
Certainly a better version than Christina Aguilera's or Cyndi Lauper's (though the latter is better than the former).

- Jake

Merf · #4 06-22-2004, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by face of glass

And she still should do a complete show with songs like this.

I agree. Her voice was made to sing those big old romantic jazz numbers.

*le sigh*

amber · #5 06-22-2004, 02:35 PM

Ca-rap! I don't even know that song, but woulda wanted to hear it, but had that show on but TURNED DOWN (cause i hate wedding stuff) while i was waiting for Will and Grace! Grrr.....

GardenStateGirlie · #6 06-22-2004, 04:02 PM

You know what, I actually think that would be a good idea...an entire album of Stevie covering jazz standards...she has a voice meant for them

darklinensuit · #7 06-22-2004, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GardenStateGirlie

You know what, I actually think that would be a good idea...an entire album of Stevie covering jazz standards...she has a voice meant for them

This was a thread not too long ago.

- Jake

darklinensuit · #8 06-22-2004, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

Ca-rap! I don't even know that song, but woulda wanted to hear it, but had that show on but TURNED DOWN (cause i hate wedding stuff) while i was waiting for Will and Grace! Grrr.....

It's an Etta James classic. You'd probably know it if you heard it.

- Jake

amber · #9 06-22-2004, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by darklinensuit

It's an Etta James classic. You'd probably know it if you heard it.

- Jake

No, I mean i know that SONG, i just didn't know Stevie ever touched it.
Amber

goldie · #10 06-22-2004, 06:48 PM

I LOVE Stevie's version....I wish wish wish wish I had that as my wedding song, but I didn't have a copy of it then......

Hawkeye · #11 06-22-2004, 10:16 PM

I would jump out of a window if Stevie ever decided to do an all Jazz like songs album. I don't care if it suits her voice. I'd rather hear a million more versions of her trying her hardest to sing Rhiannon like she used to although falling a bit short, then to have this all Jazz thing. And this is one time I'm happy Stevie doen't like to take risks

darklinensuit · #12 06-22-2004, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

I would jump out of a window if Stevie ever decided to do an all Jazz like songs album. I don't care if it suits her voice. I'd rather hear a million more versions of her trying her hardest to sing Rhiannon like she used to although falling a bit short, then to have this all Jazz thing. And this is one time I'm happy Stevie doen't like to take risks

Even an album of standards featuring duets with Celine and Barbra?

- Jake

sparky · #13 06-23-2004, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

I would jump out of a window if Stevie ever decided to do an all Jazz like songs album. I don't care if it suits her voice. I'd rather hear a million more versions of her trying her hardest to sing Rhiannon like she used to although falling a bit short, then to have this all Jazz thing. And this is one time I'm happy Stevie doen't like to take risks

I may jump out a window if I have to hear Rhiannon again in it's current incarnation. As it is, I started walking to the bathroom Sunday night halfway through the song in Irvine.
You needn't worry, Hawkeye, I don't suspect she would do something so revolutionary and artistically challenging. I am just thankful she has done the few songs in that style that she has done. It is at least a hint of what she is capable of doing.

Patti · #14 06-23-2004, 03:14 PM

I LOVE Stevie's version of this song! Count me in as one who would love to hear her do an entire album of jazz. I think it would be great! Hmm, I'll think pull out that Stormy Weather CD when I get home from work tonight.

Patti

darklinensuit · #15 06-23-2004, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Patti

I LOVE Stevie's version of this song! Count me in as one who would love to hear her do an entire album of jazz. I think it would be great! Hmm, I'll think pull out that Stormy Weather CD when I get home from work tonight.

Patti

I did that at about 3 in the morning.

- Jake