Deluxe Nicks

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I've been catching up with the deluxe releases of Mac and Nicks albums. I'm struck that some of the alternate versions of some songs are (IMO) better than the ones that ended up on the actual album.

"Think About It" is one of these. I think the alternate version is more substantial and interesting than the official version. I like the strumming acoustics which ended up being cut out.

This is true also for "How Still My Love", which on the official version sounds like a warmed over "Dreams" knock-off thanks to the guitar part. The alternate version that's more keyboard based makes the song sound like its own entity.

The version of "I Sing For The Things" from the WILD HEART sessions is also better than the slowed down version that ended up on ROCK A LITTLE.

"If You Were My Love" was best in the Mac demo for MIRAGE. I like the "oomph" that Mac gave the song - all the Nicks only versions are overly ballad-y, IMO.

"The Dealer" (WILD HEART sessions) is more interesting than the version that ended up on 24 KARAT GOLD, I think. The organ and drum parts are better.

Thoughts?