Hi Dawn, This would be similar to a stand-in reading a part for a lead actor on a movie set, to give the other actors and camera men a chance to work out their parts and ideas for the actual filming. I've always LOVED the harmonizing you've done with Stevie and Lori. The fun dance steps came to be around 1986 on the Stevie Rock a Little Tour. I really enjoyed that time period and have lots of great memories from it. Thanks for participating in this!!! Lincoln Financial Field, June 20, 2023 Sharon, There have even been times when we have figured the parts out on the spot in the studio, but it is usually more advantageous to have the harmonies arranged before we get into The Big Studio for the final recording. Shows Special Projects. I couldn't imagine Stevie without you !! you can see from the photos above, Sharon's work has led her to meet and work with some very Hi Sharon, Questions will be selected at random for Sharon to answer. Stevie Nicks: Live at Red Rocks (1987)as Herself (Background Vocals), Stevie Nicks: In Your Dreams (2013)as Vampire, Fleetwood Mac: Tango in the Night (1987)as Herself - Backup Singer, Your email address will not be published. Charleston, SC I consider Stevie a very close, and very special friend. Ever seen someone lose a contact, feeling along the floor trying to find it. question, how did "Stand Back" make into a FM concert set? The song I feel most challenging live vocally is Edge of Seventeen. Hi Mark, March 31th 2021 8:00AM PST I 11:00AM EST. between Sharon and Stevie, and Sharon has been singing on Stevies recordings at the studio". We also did a Saturday Night Live, which was incredibly fun as well!!! Brad had danced together with Stevie in many of her music videos, and he helped us by giving us some ideas. I also really don't : like that super straight hair she's got. WebPamela Anna Polland (born August 15, 1944) is an American singer-songwriter who made three albums for Epic and Columbia Records in the 1960s and 1970s and whose songs have been recorded by a number of popular artists. I cherish our time together, on and off stage - I enjoy hanging out with her whether we're working on a project or just visiting as friends. Just a Every tour has its own special memories, but the last Stevie tour, Trouble in Shangri-La, was great to perform because we did songs like Sleeping Angel, Planets of the Universe, and Sorcerer, which I love to sing. October 9, 2022 Hi Sandi, WebGet all the lyrics to songs by Sharon Celani and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Can you tell us a little about the process of working out vocal arrangements? I had also read awhile back that Maria McKee (of Lone Justice) had also donesome backup singing for StevieMaria also covered Tom Petty's 'Ways To BeWicked' when she was with Lone Justice. Hi Tracy, Hi Sara, The nickname was picked up by some of my bandmates and close friends, who call me Sharona as well as Sharon. I have so many favorites I cannot pick just one. Often photographed in the singers arms or being carried by her PA the gorgeous girl was a constant companion. Birmingham, AL and I was wondering how you became involved in singing and if you any advice for aspiring singers? Hi Villavic, Your Email address (optional): page is from that very night). on stage. Previously cities included Encino CA and Studio City CA. Stevie's niece, born September 27 1991. When your opportunities come along, make sure you are ready for them. We also try to coordinate our outfits, so we look similar. Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for The Ides of March 7.1 Choir 2011 Do the Right Thing 8.0 : Stevie, Lori and Sharon, they have the best harmonies since Crosby, : Stills & Nash. Sharon didnt let her budding musical career interfere with her education I saw in a clip from the US Festival Stevie introduces you as her roommate. Is that your real name? Where you live - all the personal stuff. Every tour has its own special memories, but my favorite Stevie tour would be Trouble in Shangri-La. I also like to travel to beautiful and exotic places. At that time, it was Lori Nicks, Elisecia Wright , and myself singing backgrounds. October 16, 2022 Mindy and I trained Jana together, and Jana was exceptionally fast at learning her parts. Jana is a fantastic singer, with the versatility to blend and phrase well with other singers, and it has been a total joy and pleasure to sing with her from the very first time I sang with her at a Fleetwood Mac rehearsal. I'm not at liberty to give any details on Stevie's touring this year, but just keep checking the Nicks Fix website for "hot off the press" Were you the one that basically had to train her? E., Marie Osmond, The Box Tops, Eikichi Yazawa, Mick Fleetwood, Television Variety Whatever happened to Sandy Stewart??? Hi Sara, Who are some of the artists that influenced you? Hi Fred, Thank you! This section can be locked, requiring permission to government sources. WebSHARONCELANI.COM. Center, August 5, 2023 BILLY JOEL Hi Michael, Stevie often introduces you as Sharona. people learn more about others, just like Yelp does for My favorite way to relax is to go to the movies or watch something fun on TV or DVD. view. Sign Up. the best version I have ever heard! For instance, if one of us feels like wearing a long skirt one night, and be very dressy, then the other wears a dressy outfit as well, so we can match. comment before my question, "Edge of Seventeen" and "Stand Back" could It has been so much fun going to shows and hearing you sing. reason for this post tho, is to ask what is up with Sharon, she looks. Every song is different. Hi Dawn, It can change from time to time - currently, my favorite song to sing with Stevie is "Sorcerer" - like the title, there's magic there. Take care! Its important to keep up your vocal exercises and practice as much as possible by singing along to your favorite singers. in had a positive influence on her approach to singing. My question to you is what is your favorate Fleetwood Mac (non Stevie) song to sing and why? I was wondering, In Perth, we took a ferry out to Rottnest Island and bicycled all around it, along the beautiful beaches and coastline. an urge to record your own album? I also have an outtake from the STREETS OF FIRE movie which is a longerversion of that music videothat was the clip they ran to promote themovie when Diane Lane was on The Tonight Show. Although doing my own recording has its appeal, as of now, a solo release is not likely in the very near future. I hope you can make it to one of these shows. As far as keeping some sort of balance, when I am touring, he and I make great efforts to be together - it's not easy all the time with our different schedules, but we manage to make it work and have been together for almost ten years now. Fleetwood Mac started doing "Stand Back" in 1987 and 1988 for the "Tango In The Night " tour. It's understood that they did so to cope with the grief triggered by her tragic passing. You were on a world tour with Fleetwood Mac last year. (Stevie Nicks), 4.12 Has Stevie ever written a book? At one point, we had the help of Brad Jeffries, dancer and choreographer. [Missi's question] Sharon - you have a beautiful and strong voice - did you ever have Hi Chris, When your opportunities come along, make sure you are ready for them. Your email address will not be published. WebThe two backup singers that Stevie has worked with primarily are Lorri Perry Nicks, and Sharon Celani. Sharon and Stevie first met in Maui, Hawaii, in 1978, at the former Blue Max nightclub in Lahaina. Thanks for being here with all of us! I answered this topic in the answer to a previously received question from a while ago, so please refer to that as well. I also love singing on all of Lindsey Buckinghams songs, and my favorites are Go Your Own Way, because it has such a strong, powerful and emotional chorus, and also Second Hand News, in which the harmonies at the end have the most incredible blend, that magical sound of Stevie and Lindsey singing together - singing with them is total heaven!!! On this last Fleetwood Mac World Tour, we went to so many incredible places!!! nineties. from Lisa Hicks in Denton, TX outtake of you singing Leather and Lace, just you on vocal and it must be On the most recent Fleetwood Mac tour, Say You Will, I had the best time performing because Fleetwood Mac is an incredible Band and every song is fun to sing!!! What is your favorite season and/or holiday and why? I have many great memories that I will cherish forever from this last Fleetwood Mac Tour!!! Sharon's answer: One of my favorite concerts to watch is the HBO special of the Bella Donna tour. Thank you. It may take a few minutes for your question to be submitted. from Angie Brisbin in Denver, CO Couldn't have said it better!! Thanks for your kind words about my vocals. Stevie often introduces you as Sharona. i said the same EXACT thing when i was watching it! There may come a day when I actually will have the time to devote to making a solo project a reality, but so far, my other work has taken precedence. Sharon's answer: Previously cities included Sun City AZ and Oak Lawn IL. As concerns your comments about my vocal on "Leather and Lace", I only recently found out that there was a version of me singing the song going around. Hi Trace, Since were talking about non-Stevie material, Ill of course be talking about Christine and Lindseys songs. See This may contain information such as company name, job title, address, and time period of service. Sacramento, CA http://www.lamusicacademy.com/2000/vocal/instructors.html, 4.9 Where can I get information about videos featuring Stevie? My favorites were Brown Eyes, in which we did beautiful Sha-la-la's, and also You Make Lovin Fun, in which we did really pretty Ahh's. Some people are just naturally thin like thatI don't, >Actually, I think Stevie, Sharon and Lori make a, >I first noticed something odd about her eyes way back when the, >when she sang with Stevie on "Edge" that she almost, >I had also read awhile back that Maria McKee (of Lone Justice) had also done, > when she sang with Stevie on "Edge" that she almost, >ROFL!!!!!!!! Hi Sharon, In addition to the popular Stevie asked Sharon, along with fellow backup vocalist Lori Nicks, to join the solo band that Stevie had been forming to record her first solo album Bella Donna (1981). First I think you and Lori are the best backup singers. Love, Kim In 1983, she tied the knot with Kim Anderson, the widower of her best friend, Robin Snyder Anderson. My part encompasses a wide range, going from low to high notes, and the Duet Solo that I sing near the end of the song with Stevie is always demanding and requires a lot of focus to get both the feel and the technical performance just right. 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