Like or Dislike - Kind of Woman

[skcin]

Next tune to discuss:

Kind of Woman

The vocal really does it for me on this one. So haunting. "...you have anoTHUH waiting at home..." and "...she came to YOU, WHEN YOU WERE ALONE..." can still give me chills. "Promised myself a long time ago" touches me too - kind of sad.

I like that the music is quiet, lets the vocal really shine. It's slow, yet you have that quick little "tick tick tick" keeping time (cymbal?) which is especially pronounced at the beginning. That piano again - rhythmic, repetitive & mesmerizing. I like the way it's acoustic guitar at first, leading into the crying electric guitar at the instrumental break. If anyone would dance with me , I would dance to this song all the time. I know nothing of dance - would a waltz work? If not, what dance am I thinking of?

Has she ever done this live? I don't believe I have this on any of my boots, but I thought someone mentioned she may have done it once or twice on the 81 tour? I wouldn't think it would be that great live, too slow maybe. But then, so is HSML & I adore that live, so I'm not sure.

Discuss.

[CrystalVisions]

I love this song, just as I love all of the songs on 'Bella Donna.' 'Kind Of Woman' has such a haunting melody, and Stevie's voice is even more haunting. I think I heard she wrote this about Lindsey, before Fleetwood Mac...when he was off playing with the Everly Brothers? She was worried about him being gone in the life on the road, while she was at home...

I think she did play this live on the '81 tour, didn't she? I think it's on the boot of the entire show she did for HBO. I wish we could see her performing this one and 'Angel' live ~ I'd love to see it.

[catinthedark]

Oh, my God... total love for this song. Another that I heard once and adored. Love the words, love the music. Paula, I also love the sadness of "promised myself a long time ago... knew it would be difficult to let you go... oh, if not at least within the touch of my fingers - it was close to being... in Heaven..." *sigh*

Yup - definitely a desert island pick for me. I could listen to it everyday for the rest of my life.

[DrummerDeanna]

I agree - such a great and haunting song. There is an air of sadness to it as well.

I LOVE Kind of Woman

[Highwayman]

Yes, this is a waltz. 3/4 time.

[GypsySorcerer]

I like "Kind of Woman." I think it's one of her best vocals on Bella Donna. Love the lyrics, as well. I'd like to see it done live again.

[Dreammms]

I love Kind of Woman. I think the masters of it are even better.

[vermicious knid]

There is a reason that this song and "The Highwayman" were not performed on the White Winged Dove Tour. I'm glad other people like it so much, but I think it is a lesser song.

[Glittermoondust]

Originally Posted by LiquidBlue5000

i like it ok... i used to despise it, but it has grown on me over the years...

but when i first heard it, i could have sworn she was trying to rap during the
"It was raining from the first
And I was dying there of thirst
So I came in here...
And your long-time curse hurts
But what's worse" chorus... doesn't it sorta sound like a slow rap???

Isn't this from Just Like a Woman??? You really confused me there for a minute and I had to figure out what song you were quoting........

Amy

[SapphireSister]

I didn't like this song when I first heard it but it has grown on me slightly. It's definitely not a favorite but what I do love about it are the lyrics and the haunting quality and the sadness in her voice and her voice in general. I'm just not crazy about the music and BD is not one of my favorite albums.

[Rickypt]

Another Stevie masterpiece. Bella Donna is filled with them. It would be a great addition to her setlist. Slow songs are great live if they have intensity, and this one has nothing but.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by Rickypt

Slow songs are great live if they have intensity, and this one has nothing but.

Very well put. ITA.

[WildInTheWind]

I love this song. It has always been one of my favorites. Especially some of those master reel version. There's one that's scaled down and almost sounds a cappella. Freakin amazing!!!

[amber]

Love. So beautiful. Has my favorite notes. Others have already described why, and I agree with everyone. achingly beautiful.

[golden braid]

I love this song too. But then I love every song on Belladonna and it's my favorite album of hers.