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5.0 out of 5 stars
Stevie's Solo Debut Stuns the Disbelievers, September 17, 1999
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This review is from: Stevie Nicks in Concert [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Those who thought that Stevie Nicks would not make it as a solo artist in 1981 were without a doubt proved wrong. Stevie went on to have her debut album reach number one on the Billboard charts, and eventually receive a cult following who would remain loyal to her for years. This video, "White-winged Dove", chronicles that dramatic year for Stevie on tour. Throughout the video, not only does Stevie give warm and heartfelt performances, she also charms her audience with her hits from the band that helped to shoot her to superstardom, Fleetwood Mac. This is Stevie Nicks at her best. Keeping her performance electrifying, you'll never know what she's going to do next. Unlike the more disappointing Red Rocks video, this seems just like what you would see at a Stevie Nicks concert, without all of the glitzy footage and camerawork that accompanied Red Rocks. If ever one was to purchase a Stevie Nicks video tape, this would be my first recommendation.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stevie bares her soul and her magic carries you away., January 3, 1999
This review is from: Stevie Nicks in Concert [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Rolling Stone called Stevie Nicks the Queen of Rock years ago. As a contemporary of hers (I think she's probably 50 years old now) I couldn't agree more. I believe this concert was live on HBO back in '82 or '83. It stuck in my mind all these years. In my mind I could still see Waddy Wachtel spinning around his guitar as Stevie danced and kicked and dreamed her way around the stage. I guess, because it was a vivid memory, I never thought of the video until recently. Let me tell you that it was even better than I remembered. If you know anything about Stevie's life, her love affairs, her drug addiction, her best friend dying of Leukemia...you can see all those things in her eyes and hear them in her voice. Coupled with the fact that it was the last show of a short solo tour made it even more poignant and emotional. It was a performance of a lifetime by a performer of a lifetime. For me, it was like discovering her music again. The intelligence and honesty of her lyrics capture you and drag you into her life. At times, the enormity of her talent, her beauty and her expressions will bring you to tears. Her melodies and rhythms are complex (Edge of Seventeens) to almost primitive in their simplicity (Draggin' My Heart Around) and run the gammut of emotions. Everything about her is original, unique and fresh, even now,almost 20 years later. BUY THIS VIDEO. Stevie is still the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll and if she does'nt already own a place in your heart...make room.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A touching and heartfelt performance by Stevie Nicks., May 4, 1999
This review is from: Stevie Nicks in Concert [VHS] (VHS Tape)
After watching this video, my heart aches for Stevie during this tragic time in her life. I believe this may have been recorded right after the death of her best friend Robin Anderson from leukemia. (In fact, I believe that that was the reason the tour was cut short.) As a result, every song is FULL of emotion, especially Dreams, Edge of Seventeen and Rhiannon. At the end of the concert, Stevie is crying and you can tell that she appreciates her audience being there for her in this time of distress. A bonus to this video is the introduction by her father. I also found that very touching. Definitely worth owning
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