Woodlands Pavillion, Texas 8/13

[michelej1]

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Fan favorite: Stevie Nicks evokes unforgettable memories of a rowdier, yet simpler, time

By Barbara Kuntz
08.12.11 | 04:57 pm
People! Stevie Nicks (diva, Diva, DIVA) is playing Saturday night at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, and I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling verklempt. Don’t talk amongst yourselves yet, though. I have something I must say. Bear with me, my k-dumplings.

My complete, undivided and upmost adoration for Stevie began in college, so I’ve been a devoted fan for years older than some of you are old. When I learned of a Fleetwood Mac concert at Dallas’ Reunion Arena I had to be there. Someone — I didn't care who — was taking me to see Stevie.

I found the perfect roadies (blessings upon you, my friends) who played Stevie all the way to Dallas, with a few acceptable interruptions of The Doors, ZZ Top, The Stones and more period music. (I was patient.) Singing our hearts out all along Interstate 35, we somehow made it to the stadium parking lot, God bless. And the next thing I knew, I was inside the arena ready for Stevie.

Yes, ready to tumble for her.

OMG

I stood in that venue for the entire show (I was young then, so no swollen ankle problems). It was the most powerful concert I have ever seen. It was like heroin, so I’ve heard. Stevie, in lacy black, flowing attire — she looked spectacular; did you see her nails? — captivated the entire audience, casting a spell like the witch she had been accused of being.

Mick Fleetwood hammered out the drums, sexy Lindsey Buckingham played his guitar in a seductive manner to a flirting Stevie and Christine McVie melted, melted like butter, everyone with her keyboard and vocal performance of “Landslide.” The Dallas newspaper said Christine stole the show, but not in my opinion. Not from my Stevie. She was fabulous. To die for.

OMG

Yes, in my second life, I want to be Stevie. Hello, gorgeous! For now, dressing in all lacy black with black boots for Halloween and, of course, carrying a tambourine, the essential accessory, is as close as I can get to being this remarkable woman.

Watch for me. I’ll voodoo your pants off when I’m Stevie, thank you very much.

OMG

My best date in college came shortly after that Fleetwood Mac adventure with a friend who was just as crazy about the band, mainly Stevie, as I was…and always will be.

“Come over. I’ve chilled a bottle of your favorite wine, and we’ll sit on the couch and listen to some great music.”

I did, and we did, playing the entire album, both sides, of Buckingham/Nicks.

It’s a memory I won’t forget. (Approaching verklemptism now. Wait, wait. Ah, there, it passed.)

Years later, caught in a sudden rainstorm in West Texas, I grabbed my then 10-year-old son to hop in the car to head for ranch house shelter. (Yes, I was at a ranch, believe it or not, a fabulous ranch at that.) What did we play? What else? “Thunder Always Happens When It’s Raining.”

We immediately felt safe, all thanks to Stevie. (Stevie, we love you, we adore you, you are beautiful.)

I must say, my son is in college now, studying to be a doctor, thank you very much. Yes, my son, a doctor. I am so very proud.

I play over and over again the video special featuring Tom Petty and Stevie, The Heartbreakers’ legendary, honorary little sister, in their rendition of “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.” Watch it. No one does “I Need to Know” like Stevie in that same duo performance. Again, to die for.

[LittleSpacey]

So I'm here at the Woodlands and am wondering if Michael Grimm is opening here too. Does anyone know?

[ontheEdgeof17]

yes. he is.

[APerfectLie]

Any other Ledgies here?

[mottabam]

any updates? most curious about tonights set list.

[ShawnInPitt]

From twitter feed....Sorcerer was dropped from the setlist...no other changes.

[markolas]

Originally Posted by ShawnInPitt

From twitter feed....Sorcerer was dropped from the setlist...no other changes.

damn. glad i picked the dallas show to go to.

[chiffon head]

Great show! Same setlist as Dallas Has anyone else ever noticed that Stevie doesen't seem to sweat? She looked like a porcelin doll throughout the whole show!

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by chiffon head

Great show! Same setlist as Dallas

Are you sure? Livia just told me that "Sorcerer" was dropped tonight.

- Jake

[Brad]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

Are you sure? Livia just told me that "Sorcerer" was dropped tonight.

- Jake

Correct. There was no "Sorcerer" and "In Your Dreams" did not make its way back into the set.

After GDW she talked for a couple of minutes about Amy Winehouse. She said something to the effect of "the part at the end with the 'baby, baby, baby you can't see me, you can't feel me, you can't save me'...I feel like nobody saw Amy Winehouse," and she talked about how sad it was that nobody "saw" her, etc. It was a nice moment.

Brad

[WildHearted]

If Sorceror was dropped, it's official... they're among us.

Reveal yourself, Karen.

[APerfectLie]

Just got home from the show and it was amazing! That is except for the lame asses who wanted me to sit down. Bitch, you can sit down at home!

[LittleSpacey]

Originally Posted by APerfectLie

Just got home from the show and it was amazing! That is except for the lame asses who wanted me to sit down. Bitch, you can sit down at home!

John, I got the same attitude from some jerks three rows behind me. I just danced harder!

[markolas]

im one of those who goes to see the show not look at a bunch of drunk people dancing. luckily at the dallas show i didnt have to deal with that much but i did find myself wishing this goofy woman in the row in front of me would fall and break her neck. lol

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by WildHearted

If Sorceror was dropped, it's official... they're among us.

Reveal yourself, Karen.

She never will, but I am sure that Karen's a daily lurker on here. I love that, actually. It makes me feel like what we say is being heard!