I'm addicted to this studio demo version! I love this song. Some parts of this song should have been used on the album version. Non the less, the album version is really good too.
Yet another underrated gem from "Rock A Little". Although Stevie herself is sometimes dismissive of that album, I think it's an amazing 80s album. And I had never heard this version, so thanks so much for posting !
The past two years has been hell on my heart because of one man. This song makes me think there is a light at the end of the tunnel. (can not know a dream without knowing a nightmare)Anyway...I have to tell myself something.
This is so much better than what the producer put together for release on the album. It's amazing. That's why Stevie's Trouble in Shangra La is such a good album. Sheryl Crow kept the songs the way Stevie wrote them.
WOW, so rare. I LOVE all the Rock A Little Demos better than the studio versions. It seems somehow the demos got turned into 1985 sync pop songs and lost so much intensity. This album could have had so many good songs and really rocked.
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evie1942 9 months ago
Nice.....never heard this version! The Quntessential Goddess of Rock n' Roll!!
TomDempsey1 1 year ago
Fricken awesome!
BillyBurnetteFan 1 year ago
I love the last lines - 'how dare he, how dare he' but ultimately prefer the album version.
nerebeht 1 year ago
Yeah, She Should OF Put This( Extended Version Mix)
On Rock A Little, It's A 1,000 Times Better Than The Album Version:)
Why She' s The Queen Of All Rock 'N' Roll Forever!!!!!
101Rockker 1 year ago
I'm addicted to this studio demo version! I love this song. Some parts of this song should have been used on the album version. Non the less, the album version is really good too.
scarlettdreams 1 year ago
Yet another underrated gem from "Rock A Little". Although Stevie herself is sometimes dismissive of that album, I think it's an amazing 80s album. And I had never heard this version, so thanks so much for posting !
Cicilo1983 1 year ago
She looks a little like Lucille Ball at 2:00.
ladypeinforte 1 year ago
I Finally found a record of this!!!!
So Excited, can't wait for it to arrive, until then i'll just keep on listening to your post...
I LOVE THE NIGHTMARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
silvasprings 2 years ago
I can't stop listening to the part at 4:12! I love how she sounds when she hits that note. So powerful!
standback 2 years ago 4
I agree...my FAVORITE part!
lpcamaroboi 2 years ago
@standback Yes, that part is Amazing!
Sheanicky 5 months ago
wow this one rocks!
AliHudson 3 years ago
This is on the same 12" as "I cant wait", I have it. She is credited as doing additional remixing on it!
Freddiebare 3 years ago
I love this version!!!!
much rockier!!!!
Why didn't she put it on the album like this?
i like it better with the shredding guitar and harmonies here....
"well you cannot know a dream till you've know the nightmare"
silvasprings 3 years ago
This always was one of my top fave songs, and this remix is totally awesome. Thank you for getting it out there!! ;)
thumper4foxy23 3 years ago
i love this song. i have fucking nightmares! thanks stevie for everythings!jache
jache77 3 years ago
i gave this song to one of my ex good friends who was very sick,,,the nightmare
lousylover69 3 years ago
yeah, this is better than the album version, I think. It's an awesome song by Stevie!
clampandbush 3 years ago 3
@clampandbush I Love this song on the album and here but.. yes, this enhanced version ROCKS!
Sheanicky 5 months ago
a little better then cd version
Stevienickssss 3 years ago 2
The past two years has been hell on my heart because of one man. This song makes me think there is a light at the end of the tunnel. (can not know a dream without knowing a nightmare)Anyway...I have to tell myself something.
Branvie 3 years ago
Great song!
frootytooty 3 years ago
This is soooo much better than the version on the album
standback 3 years ago
This is the best!
MJM5079 3 years ago
I love this soo much can u get it anywhere else?
dreamsunwind69 4 years ago
Love it! This is a real rip snorter, Thank Your for sharing nicksaddict07, I'm headed back for round two, thanks for brightening up my day.
scarlettdreams 4 years ago
amazing!<3
gwenwoundmeup92 4 years ago
Thank you! I like The Nightmare so much better here.
NailatiXela 4 years ago
great tune! YA CAN WE GET THIS ON MP3 FILE?
1969diesel 4 years ago
Amazing stuff! I so love this song!
Thanks for sharing!
; -)
caribbeanbeachbum 4 years ago
This is so much better than what the producer put together for release on the album. It's amazing. That's why Stevie's Trouble in Shangra La is such a good album. Sheryl Crow kept the songs the way Stevie wrote them.
suziemay24 4 years ago
WOW, so rare. I LOVE all the Rock A Little Demos better than the studio versions. It seems somehow the demos got turned into 1985 sync pop songs and lost so much intensity. This album could have had so many good songs and really rocked.
Wild1995 4 years ago
Thank you so very much! This is AWESOME! Please tell me, is there any way possible to get this demo?
rhiannanicole 4 years ago
Is there any way that someone could covert this into an mp3 file sos I can put it on my iPod? :P
Liam9993 4 years ago
This is an extended remix of the song. It appeared as the B-side to the I Cant Wait 12- in". in 1985.
fmacfan 4 years ago
love this version! Glad it's on youtube!
standback 4 years ago
Anything Stevie is great, thanks!
Jeloni2 4 years ago
one of her most underrated songs
maralagal 4 years ago
Thanks so much! "The Nightmare" is one of my favorites! This demo is has an awesome sound.
Enchanted92 4 years ago