Sparky Poll of Stevie Fans Past and Present

[David]

Ok, since Spark's back & posting cool stuff, can we have a Poll of Stevie Fans Past & Present?
Has she still got it or not?

All in relative fun, of course.

[Angel69]

Yes

No

Yes

[carrie721]

stevie's had some bright spots in the last 25 years, but i think even the WH tour was past her prime.

[jbrownsjr]

hahaha 60 year old sizzler...

[skuncles]

Stevie's peak was 1981-1983 since then she's had some ups and downs. For me the quintessential Stevie will always be the "Bella Donna"/"Wild Heart" era Stevie. If given a choice of seeing her on tour today or going back in time, I'd go back in time. Nonetheless I'm still going on the 14th for the ninth time since 1986.

[wolfontherun]

What are we a bunch of 12 year olds?

[vermicious knid]

^^^You were the one saying if people didn't like how the concert sounded, "Then stop your bitching and don't go." How about if you don't like this topic, then just don't participate in any way?

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by wolfontherun

What are we a bunch of 12 year olds?

it's juvenile to talk about what your favorite stevie years are?

[trackaghost]

Originally Posted by David

Ok, since Spark's back & posting cool stuff, can we have a Poll of Stevie Fans Past & Present?
Has she still got it or not?

All in relative fun, of course.

When was the last time you saw Stevie solo, David? I know you (quite rightly imo) hold The Wild Heart shows in high regard but I can't recall you mentioning seeing her without the Mac after that.

[louielouie2000]

I picked she went out of style with the Enchanted tour. I give her props for striking while the iron was hot with that box set, riding the huge momentum of the Dance. The Dance totally changed public perception of her... for the first time in a decade plus, it was cool to say you liked Stevie again. She just hasn't followed up as smoothly since. She's had far too big of gaps between releasing new material (only 1 new solo and 1 new Mac record in 10 years), odd touring schedules (TISL was abridged and helter skelter, the weird Gold Dust and Tom Petty surprise tours, her beginning to do Vegas, cover songs, etc).

[wheart]

I think she was at her finest during the Bella Donna tour. More recently, I think The Enchanted Tour was superb and she has not come close to that since. I WISH a show from that tour was filmed and released. It would have made perfect marketing sense since interest in her was surging in '98 due to The Dance tour a year earlier and her confidence was through the roof. It would have been perfect, combined with the fact that we'll never see a set list like that ever again. Even her costumes were fabulous!! Soundstage is all well and good but I think it's a little too little, little too late (to quote Pat Benatar). I adore Stevie and always will but I think to wait until now to film a solo show was not the best decision.

[David]

Originally Posted by trackaghost

When was the last time you saw Stevie solo, David? I know you (quite rightly imo) hold The Wild Heart shows in high regard but I can't recall you mentioning seeing her without the Mac after that.

2001 - Trouble tour.

I saw her at Irvine Meadows, but I walked out early. Then I went to Universal Amphitheatre & stayed for the whole show. It's a nice indoor theater with very comfortable seating.

[kak125]

Originally Posted by David

2001 - Trouble tour.

I saw her at Irvine Meadows, but I walked out early. Then I went to Universal Amphitheatre & stayed for the whole show. It's a nice indoor theater with very comfortable seating.

Ya know its funny you mention Stevie's 2001 tour because I was at opening night in Pittsburgh (well burgettstown but close enough) and she was amazing. I came across some videos of that show earlier tonight on you tube and Stevie had alot of energy during it. Good times for sure!

[TheScoop]

Originally Posted by kak125

Ya know its funny you mention Stevie's 2001 tour because I was at opening night in Pittsburgh (well burgettstown but close enough) and she was amazing. I came across some videos of that show earlier tonight on you tube and Stevie had alot of energy during it. Good times for sure!

That was a great show. I was there as well. It was a nice long setlist and unlike many, I did not mind that Sheryl was there along for the ride. Stevie seemed fresh, happy, and in the moment. My, how things have changed since then. Touring off a new solo album after 8 years must have felt nice. Especially being able to perform 6 new songs at the time (Planets, Sorcerer, Every Day, Bombay Sapphires, FFG, & TFFT). No wonder she was fresh and happy. Stevie might want to consider that if she finds herself bored and disconnected from her music nowadays. You know, maybe forget about the fact that her albums will no longer go platinum and instead focus on the art of just making new music. But I suppose it's easier for one to simply rest on their laurels. Making a new album is just too much work. Why bother making a new album anyway? It's not like there's any money in it for her. Besides, her fans are only going to steel the new stuff and share it with other fans on the internet. No no, it's much easier for her to continue recycling the same things over and over while only putting out 10% of the effort.

[kak125]

That show was so amazing and I know for me it was so great to hear all those new songs live. I so wish she would do more albums because i love, love, love her solo stuff. I remember when Trouble in Shangri-la came out I played that album over and over again for an entire year. I would make everybody I know listen to it as well. Cant Stevie just release some new songs at least on itunes? I would just love it if she threw us a new song every new and then if she doesnt want to record an entire album. I need something new.