Eeriest Gold Dust Woman wails

[Moz]

In honour of Stevie's birthday, I went on a listening spree and discovered two of the eeriest live recordings I've ever heard - Gold Dust Woman NYC '77 and Philadelphia '77. Stevie sounds like a haunted tea kettle. I love it.

Does anyone have any favourite examples of spooky Gold Dust Woman wails (or, well, from any song)?

[SisterNightroad]

Originally Posted by Moz

In honour of Stevie's birthday, I went on a listening spree and discovered two of the eeriest live recordings I've ever heard - Gold Dust Woman NYC '77 and Philadelphia '77. Stevie sounds like a haunted tea kettle. I love it.

Does anyone have any favourite examples of spooky Gold Dust Woman wails (or, well, from any song)?

There also is a bootleg of the second night at New York. There's another performance then that I can't remember now, I'll search for it later.
P.S. She did a bit in Oakland and Providence.

[StillOfTheNight]

Also, don't forget the wailing/chanting at the end of the Rhiannon during the 75-79 performances (noted she had to stop doing it halfway thru the Rumours tour but did it sparatically thru the Tusk tour)

[Missy]

Well I like The Dance version best. I think it's because by that time, Stevie had really been through the whole rehab process. And you can tell by her delivery.

When I saw her perform it last year, it was quite eerie and as if she was channelling Janis Joplin. With that song in particular, it felt like a connection to that era - with Stevie being a living link.

People next to me seemed to think that she was drunk or high when doing the song. I don't think so, because she quickly snapped out of it by the next number. But that's probably a song where it all comes back to her.

[Aussie W/Heart]

Originally Posted by Missy

Well I like The Dance version best. I think it's because by that time, Stevie had really been through the whole rehab process. And you can tell by her delivery.

When I saw her perform it last year, it was quite eerie and as if she was channelling Janis Joplin. With that song in particular, it felt like a connection to that era - with Stevie being a living link.

People next to me seemed to think that she was drunk or high when doing the song. I don't think so, because she quickly snapped out of it by the next number. But that's probably a song where it all comes back to her.

Funny you should say that " she was drunk or high" an old friend of mine (casual fan) went to see FM in Melb. I rang her the night after the concert, to see if she went and that i was going to their Brisbane show.. The first thing she said to me Stevie Nicks was so drunk or high and very obvious during GDW (), i said no way she has been off the drugs and booze for 20 years or so, she still didn't believe me as much as i tried explaining the whole GDW vibe, theatrics etc..

[Missy]

Nah I don't think she was UTI or anything. It's just what the song is about. And she's older, less nimble, and her eyesight isn't so good.

I was at the Adelaide show. I enjoyed it more than the show eight years previously. It was a nice day after early fog. The band were staying at a hotel overlooking the river. The misty scene would probably have suited Ms Nicks fine. The show was at a sports stadium a la Tusk. It was close to Halloween with a full moon lol. They played very well. I think because they'd had a mid tour break so they were rested but by Adelaide they were warmed up.

I think it's amazing that after everything, she is so disciplined these days. It must get very tiring at times.

[lilyfee]

Originally Posted by Missy

People next to me seemed to think that she was drunk or high when doing the song. I don't think so, because she quickly snapped out of it by the next number. But that's probably a song where it all comes back to her.

Well it is the "crackhead dance" after all!

So it's supposed to look like this!

[Missy]

Originally Posted by lilyfee

Well it is the "crackhead dance" after all!

So it's supposed to look like this!

Yep, but if a person wasn't familiar with the routine and the full show, you could forgive them for thinking she was tripping on something!

But of course she isn't. To begin with, it'd be too big a risk with those big high heels.

I hope that neither Stevie or Madonna end up like Marlene Dietrich - falling off stage in her mid seventies and breaking her thigh.

It's crazy how prophetic the GDW song became. Amazing that a band who were once so on the edge could now be so professional and on their game. Even they seem surprised that it is still possible.