很悶的因為數據機太慢，自己一直試著不停的開關視窗來自行 refresh
no luck, 這招並沒有什麼用，
只看到 say hello 跟 say goodbye 附近的問題 :(
不過回頭看 transcript 的時候還是看到一些蠻好笑的，
像是她拿了古典的學位卻來唱搖滾 :p
Sheryl Crow Chat
December 7, 1999
After many years of paying her dues as a backup singer for Don Henley,
Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, and Michael Jackson, Sheryl Crow finally
got a chance to make her own album in 1993. Growing out of a series of
informal jam sessions with L.A. studio veterans, the relaxed yet
gritty blues-rock of Tuesday Night Music Club became a hit in the
Spring of 1994, thanks to the single "Leaving Las Vegas," a slightly
surreal travelogue which only shows the beginning of her talent.
Later that summer, the laid-back "All I Wanna Do" was released and it
became an across-the-boards success, pushing the album into the Top
Ten and into multi-platinum status. Her 1996 self-titled follow-up
was also hugely successful, and was followed two years later by
The Globe Sessions. She has returned to end the millennium with a
bang as she releases Live In Central Park a huge performance with an
array of musical legends including Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan,
Chrissie Hynde, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and the Dixie Chicks.
twec.com had the pleasure of welcoming this talented songwriter to
an online chat with fans on the evening of the album’s release –
a Tuesday Night Chat Club if you will.
twec.com: twec.com would like to welcome Sheryl Crow to tonight's chat!
Hello Sheryl.
SHERYL CROW: Hi everyone! I'm happy to be online with you tonight.
evita121: What made you write your first song?
SHERYL CROW: I wrote my first song because I wanted to be like my
older sister, who was playing James Taylor and Carol King on the
piano and writing her own songs.
Anne Etienne: I heard you wanted to do an acoustic tour early in 2000,
do you still plan on doing it?
SHERYL CROW: I'm planning on doing it, probably in the late spring,
because right now I'm building a studio in my house and I'm planning
on doing some writing and recording in February. We'll probably do a
small acoustic tour in April or May, just my guitar player and myself.
crowhead72: Any hope of releasing the Central Park Live CD on VHS and
DVD, especially for non-U.S. fans who did not get the TV broadcast?
SHERYL CROW: I would love that! Unfortunately, my record label just
released a live concert from Detroit, maybe, to DVD. Maybe at a later
date they'll release the Central Park gig. That's still sort of up in
the air.
sherylrocks: Is there a chance that you and the Dixie Chicks will be
doing any concerts together this summer?
SHERYL CROW: We did the Lilith tour last summer, and I imagine next
summer I'll be doing very little touring, since my album won't be out
yet. Although, you never know.
evita121: What's the most memorable thing someone has said to you?
SHERYL CROW: Well, I'll tell you what I hear the most - that I'm
short! That's always shocking to people who meet me, because TV makes
you look so tall!
Christina Bean: I heard you played harp on the Artist album (that's
what the Toronto Star said) and nailed it on the first try, what was
that like?
SHERYL CROW: Well, it was really exhilarating just to be around the
Artist! Everything in his life is geared towards facilitating making
music. So I walked in with a satchel full of harps and he just let me
go crazy. As a musician, it's really exhilarating just being around
him because he's just so about music.
Jaymi: Sheryl there's a teacher that reminds me of you (from what I
know about you at least) and I was wondering how your teaching
experience affected you and how long you were a teacher?
SHERYL CROW: I was a teacher for two years, and I really loved
teaching. I really put my heart and soul into it. But I was really
young - I was 21 and 22 - and I wanted to play music. I felt that I
could come back to teaching if my music career didn't take off. So
I decided to write songs and try to get my music heard.
Spiceboyz: I know that you've covered some Beatles stuff live, and
some John Lennon solo stuff as well - what influence did John Lennon
and the Beatles have on you?
SHERYL CROW: The Beatles, I think, for their songwriting, are almost
like taking a master class in songwriting. Their songs were so concise
and always changing and always growing. The same applies with John
Lennon. As I got older I appreciated his ability to not over-think
things and still stay edgy. I think about John Lennon a lot when I'm
writing.
emmapeel: What instrument do you feel the most comfortable playing?
SHERYL CROW: Probably I feel most comfortable on the piano. I grew up
playing it from age 5 and I got my degree in it, so I gravitate
towards the piano.
Boytoy: Do you have any plan for starring in a movie?
SHERYL CROW: I don't think I ever had plans for starring in a movie,
so whether that pans out, I don't know. Right now I still consider
myself solely a musician.
MsCreation: I was wondering if you are still considering doing a
country album?
SHERYL CROW: Absolutely! In fact, I've been doing some talking with
Bob Dylan about the kind of country record that I might make. He
might appear in some capacity on that. But timing-wise, I don't know
when that will be.
evita121: Is there some kind of special background stuff you use in
your music to make it addictive like a drug? Your music is amazingly
addictive. Ask any fan and they'll agree!
SHERYL CROW: Wow, that's so nice! Well, I guess the biggest influence
on my music, is not only through my experiences but where I'm from in
Middle America. The first record was really about traveling down dirt
roads in Middle America. The second album was more a reaction to the
big world. I try to approach my records from a thematic aspect first.
sc132: Sheryl, what is your most persistent habit, either musical or
non-musical, and how long has it persisted?
SHERYL CROW: I'm a chronic picker-upper. I always have to pick up
behind everyone. In fact, I can barely work if things aren't straight
or orderly. It's gotten worse since I've gotten older. My work area
has to be perfectly straightened up or I obsess.
RadioWoodstock: Hello Sheryl from RadioWoodstock. When are you coming
to Woodstock - I mean the real Woodstock?
SHERYL CROW: I haven't been to Woodstock in, well I think since 1994.
I loved Woodstock. In fact, we had the full Woodstock experience when
we were driving into town, and I was going to small radio stations.
We picked up a hitchhiker on the way in and she was the consummate
hippie. That was my introduction to Woodstock. It's such a beautiful
area! Maybe on my acoustic tour we'll get up there again.
OlCrowgirl: Why did you release the Central Park gig as your fist live
album instead of a compilation of live performances?
SHERYL CROW: I don't feel that at this stage of the game, releasing a
live album is my major goal, only because I feel that I have many more
albums in me and I think the more material you have, the better and
more diverse your concerts are. There are lots of really great live
bootlegs out there. But this was so specific and such a special
occasion, as a fan of music I felt that it was something that I
personally would like to own. That's why we put the album out.
Robin: My favorite song is "Everyday Is A Winding Road." What was your
source of inspiration for this song?
SHERYL CROW: "Everyday..." was inspired by a friend of mine who used
to play in the band Crowded House. I toured with that band early in my
career and was inspired by them. This particular band member was so
interesting to me and so sort of on the edge, and extremely funny and
extremely dark - just very committed to every moment of life. I found
it interesting just to be around him. The song is really a reaction to
how he made me feel about my life.
Tally: Do you ever pop into small clubs and hear them covering your
songs?
SHERYL CROW: I think the last time I heard anyone covering my songs
was when I was making my 2nd record in New Orleans. There was a
hilarious version of "Can't Cry Anymore" in a karaoke bar that I had
to pop in and hear. On occasion I've heard people covering my music.
Once I heard someone playing "All I Wanna Do" in a cover band. They
never know that I'm there when they're playing it.
David Ribeiro: What should we expect from the next studio album? Is it
going to be different from the previous ones? What I'm trying to say
is that all of your albums stand out by themselves, are any new songs
recorded yet for the new album?
SHERYL CROW: I haven't recorded anything new for this album. Right now
I'm processing the past year of work and my own life. I have an idea
of what kind of album I want to make, and it's very specific. I think
there's a real void of rock music out there - edgy, song-driven rock
and roll. I'm thinking about making an album that's committed to
rock-and-roll. And then I'll put together all the songs that don't
really fit on that album on a sort of stripped down acoustic album.
I imagine I'll be making two records at once.
Moderator: For those who didn't see or hear Live at Central Park - who
are some of the artists who appeared?
SHERYL CROW: The artists that appeared at the Central Park show
included the Dixie Chicks and Sarah McLachlan, as well as Chrissie
Hynde, who came out and sang "If It Makes You Happy." I had Stevie
Nicks come out, which was a great joy for me. Representing the males,
Keith Richards was there, who I've known for the past 5 or 6 years,
and Eric Clapton, an old friend of mine who I've known for about 12
years now.
MrO: Have you ever visited any of your fan Web sites? Do you read
e-mails sent through the official site yourself?
SHERYL CROW: I, throughout my tour, was really involved with my Web
site. I tried to write daily diaries and put them up on fan forums and
downloading footage from the road. Since I've been home for the past 3
or 4 weeks I haven't been as up on it, because I'm taking a break from
myself. I don't see e-mails from the fan asylums, but that's all
getting ready to change pretty soon.
Vincent Pelateri: I really appreciated "La Ci' Darem La Mano" with
Luciano Pavarotti. Did you have a special training or something?
I swear you could be a diva in classical music too! Thank you so much
for everything you bring to people through your music.
SHERYL CROW: That's so great! It's funny about that concert, I got my
degree in classical piano and voice training, and when Pavarotti asked
me to sing Mozart, I was thrilled! I didn't have a lot of time to
prepare for it, but he makes everybody sound great. I'll tell you one
funny thing - Eric Clapton, who was on that gig, said to me after I
sang classically that no one would ever believe me again about being a
rock and roll singer.
MsCreation: How are you planning to spend New Years Eve?
SHERYL CROW: It looks like I'll be spending it with my family or my
boyfriend and his family. Most of the people I'm talking to now are
saying that they'll be spending it with close friends and family.
I have a feeling that's what most people will be doing.
Dale: This is an obscure question I know, but I'm a Hammond B3 player
myself and was wondering if you remember the drawbar setting for
"Solidify?" I just can't figure out that sound.
SHERYL CROW: How funny! Actually, yes, I think the thing that made the
sound so distinct on "Solidify" was using the percussion bar and the
high draw bar all the way out. As well as the bottom draw bars pulled
three quarters of the way out.
LaraGatling: What's going on with you producing Stevie Nicks’ new
album? Is that still happening and do you enjoy producing other
artist's work?
SHERYL CROW: Right now, I have produced four tracks on my time off
from the road, and I'll probably do a couple more tracks. She's also
doing tracks with Dallas Austin who produced TLC and other artists.
I love producing Stevie - she's great to work with. But I don't
have a lot of time to produce someone else's record because
I've been promoting my own. So the timing wasn't great.
evita121: Do you keep a copy of every song you write?
SHERYL CROW: Unfortunately, I have about 2000 cassette tapes of things
I've started and never finished. I think this year I'm going to hire
someone to go through it and throw out all the junk and keep what is
good. But I'm very bad about that. I've lost a lot of stuff that I'm
sure will turn up someday.
Clint: Do you write solely from inspiration, or is writing more of a
structured process for you?
SHERYL CROW: I pretty much write when I get in the studio and close
the door. I'll write ideas down for months but I don't get in a
writing mode until I turn off the phone and close the door. When I let
the creative juices flow, a lot of stuff will come out that I'd been
storing up. I don't write a lot on the road and I don't write when I'm
distracted. It's best for me just to go in the studio and close the
door and see what happens.
JessBrasil: As someone who is in the public eye, do you feel a certain
necessity to work on projects that are beneficial to certain issues or
causes (such as AIDS) in order to heighten the general public's
awareness of the issue?
SHERYL CROW: Yes, I do. I think that, luckily, I have the advantage of
being extremely visible and I can bring attention to issues. A lot of
issues don't necessarily need me. There are many issues that are close
to my heart. Like scoladera and the land mine issue that I feel
compelled to work on. Those things not only drive my music but drive
me to be a better person.
Sad Sad Mariana: Sheryl, what has been your funniest moment onstage?
SHERYL CROW: I think my funniest moment was in 1998 with Michael
Jackson, wearing 4" stilettos heels and a tight dress while doing
intricate choreography on stage, and wiping out in front of thousands
of people, and having Mike laugh while I drag myself up.
MsCreation: Where is the strangest place you have been when you have
gotten an idea for a song?
SHERYL CROW: I get a lot of ideas for songs at other people's concerts.
I've written whole lyrics while listening to Radiohead or U2. I'll
write songs while I'm at the movies, even. I'll write lyrics down that
strike a chord with me.
SherylMiHero: I thought your performance in The Minus Man was great,
is it going to be released on video that you know of?
SHERYL CROW: Thank you for the compliment. I'm sure it will go to
video sooner or later.
AnythingButDown: Did you get to collaborate with Axl Rose while
covering "Sweet Child 'O Mine?" I love your version by the way.
SHERYL CROW: Thank you! No, he didn't seem to really be interested in
that. After my version was recorded, he went in and recorded another
version of his own, with the new GNR. It might have even been used in
the movie, though I'm not sure of that.
Lesley: I've seen a lot of people trying to sell your first album that
the record company didn't want to release. Will you ever release that
record?
SHERYL CROW: Probably not, and actually it was as much my choice.
I don't mind if true fans own it because I'm not embarrassed of it.
It just didn't seem like the first statement I wanted to make. I think
first impressions are really important. It's fine if people own it -
I don't know who is selling it or making money on it. But it's fine.
Jessie Burrola: Will you ever start a fan club like fellow musician
and friend Sarah Mclachlan where your fans pay, say $30, and they get
cool things only available to the fans?
SHERYL CROW: Right now, I'm working on an Internet company that will
be basically set up that way, where fans can go in and communicate
with artists - like in the case of David Bowie's Web site. Right now,
I feel that I'm putting in as much as I can, like being in the fan
forum on my own Web site now and again. But I'm actually working with
someone on that very thing.
viking1962: Will you be attending the Billboard awards?
SHERYL CROW: No. I can't exactly figure out how some of the music
awards work, like American Music and Billboard, because they don't
seem to specifically acknowledge what is going on in music.
Jordan: I know that you went to visit the troops with the First Lady,
how do you feel about her supporting her husband?
SHERYL CROW: Well, it's hard for me to make a judgment call on
someone's personal relationship. The unfortunate thing that came out
of her relationship is that there are many women who are unable to get
out of relationships in which they suffer, and they would have been
watching her. But she stayed with him because she loves him. He has an
addictive personality, though what the real addictions are were never
acknowledged. When you're in the public eye, these things need to be
handled behind closed doors. It is hard for me to make a judgment
call. I really believe she loves him.
OlCrowgirl: What goes through your mind when you're up there on stage
in the middle of a song?
SHERYL CROW: Bizarre things. On the best occasions, you're thinking of
what went through your mind when you wrote it. Sometimes artists think
of things they forgot to do during the day or someone they need to
call. Absurd things, like a line from Austin Powers or whatever.
steve: I noticed you played accordion on Scott Weiland’s solo CD for
the song "Lady Your Roof Brings Me Down." How did you get together and
do you plan on doing anything else in the future with Scott or Stone
Temple Pilots?
SHERYL CROW: I love Stone Temple Pilots. I think Scott is wildly
talented. He called me and asked me if I'd play on his record, and I
flew in and played on it. I'd love to work with him again,
particularly I'd love to write. As we all know, he's pretty
unpredictable, so we'll see how that pans out.
krysta: How do you feel about the current state of popular music and
the negative influence it may have on the future of music and society
as a whole?
SHERYL CROW: Well, I think what is going on in music does reflect what
is going on in society. The popularity of white, high-angered rap
music right now is basically a reflection of how men are feeling about
themselves, on men in society, and how they feel towards women as
women become more empowered and change their roles. I think music
continues to represent society and real life. It will change as
society changes and the political arena changes. I think the
popularity of female music on the radio has exacerbated the male
music, as a rebuttal to it.
lilithfan21: I just want to start by thanking you for all you have
done, you are a beautiful person. I have noticed that you have been
wearing the same necklace since the summer, and I love it. Can you
please tell me about it, I've been dying to know!
SHERYL CROW: That is so funny! I think I bought that necklace in a
Sundance catalog. I am a catalog junkie! So anyone can own it!!
Daveuk: Why the change to a more "hard rock" image? Was it deliberate?
SHERYL CROW: I don't know if I've changed my image. I'm not aware that
I have. I guess you'd have to give me an idea of how I've changed.
Manolis_Varnas: What is your opinion of MP3 on the net and would you
release your album on the net first and then to the stores?
SHERYL CROW: My opinion is that I'm not sure what my opinion is at
this point. The record industry is changing at warp speed and it's due
part and parcel to the fact that cyberspace is factoring into how
music is distributed. It's good and it's not - it's an uncontrolled
terrain, and the uncertainty of it frightens me and excites me. At
this stage, I can't release my records to the Internet without
permission from my record label, Interscope. A lot of those decisions
are predicated by them.
scfanclub: Sheryl, how would you feel about receiving another Birthday
Book next year from your fans from the Unofficial Sheryl Crow Mailing
List (Sheryl Crew)? Too many already? Just would like your opinion.
SHERYL CROW: I would love that! I love that book. It's one of my
keepsakes from the past 10 years of touring. I thought it was great,
and I'd love another one! So get going.
RunMarian17Run: Sheryl, how did you feel when you signed your first
autograph?
SHERYL CROW: I signed my first autograph when I was on the road with
Michael. It seemed bizarre to me, because I didn't know what people do
with autographs! Now I don't mind it. My fans are great and
respectable. I really think about it and what it means when I'm in
airports - it always feels foreign to me.
Clint: Do you have any plans of releasing a b-sides album for fans?
SHERYL CROW: That's a good idea. I'll definitely think on that.
Spoonman: You have a great band! How do you pick you band members?
SHERYL CROW: I've really been lucky with bands, in that I've come
across great people and musicians, mainly through touring. My guitar
player, Peter Stroud, was with Pete Droge, who opened up for us. I've
mainly run into musicians that way.
Augustine: Sheryl, I was wondering what is the meaning of "Run Baby
Run" on the Tuesday Night album? I love that song I can't get it out
of my mind.
SHERYL CROW: The meaning of it was really about a person who was sort
of caught in between generations. She was raised by hippies in a time
of real conservative social structure. I wrote that song with a couple
of friends of mine the night the election results came in, when we
were watching the government change from conservative George Bush to
young, unconventional, good-looking Bill Clinton. That was a large
influence on the song.
Dale: I think I remember reading that you have a degree in orchestral
arranging. Do have any plans to do more film scoring in the future,
possibly orchestral scores?
SHERYL CROW: I don't have a degree in it, actually, but I have a few
compositional classes under my belt. Basically I write arrangements
and hope that they turn out the way they sound in my head.
SCOUTtheDog: Eric Clapton will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame. How would you feel to be inducted?
SHERYL CROW: God, I'd love it! I guess you'll have to wheel me out
in a wheelchair if I ever get there. I've been working on my speech
for years.
CigSM: Sheryl, what is your advice to up and coming musicians?
SHERYL CROW: All I can say is to take advantage of the many avenues
that are being created right now to get your music out there. Also,
stay true to who you are and don't be influenced by what it is you
think is going to get you over, because by the time you're doing it
it will be unpopular.
twec.com: twec.com would like to thank Sheryl Crow for stopping by
tonight! Any last words for the fans that stopped by?
SHERYL CROW: I want to thank everyone who has sent in questions
tonight! I hope that the live album, if anyway at all, is as exciting
to hear as it was to have been there. We'll see you soon!
twec.com: twec.com would like to thank all of the great fans who
logged on tonight to talk to and support Sheryl Crow!
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