i like it...but not so much cos it's particularly great, but because it's a rare instance of a song seldomly done (or never b4 in this case) that actually demonstrates a professional, competent band at work....work being the operative word. they so often are in auto-pilot mode these days - here you hear and see a band concentrating and working together. what a novel concept.

T&A

Exactly. The set list for Austin was good if not perfect (Is it ever perfect?, lol). The version of GOMMC was enjoyable. Also the venue, Zyker Park, was cool as well.

Zilker Park.
and yeah, GOMMC, the last verse, Mick literally went crazy, magic moment, look at his dancing.
was it the show that he confused HTW lyrics? it's somewhere there on TBB...

Amused

The cinematography and sound of Zilker park, IMO, ranks up there with the Miami (VooDoo Lounge Tour) concert. I wasn't at the concert but I caught them that year in Raleigh at Carter Finley Stadium.

Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys - circa 1946 - 1947.
Bob Wills centre (with cigar) ........ Lead singer Tommy Duncan far right



ROCKMAN

Decent cover of a decent song, and how often do we see the Stones do a one-off? But as I've written elsewhere, IMO the boys these days should stick to performing their own stuff. At least when they're not in Texas.

Drew

the song was never meant to be a hit record, i think waylon wrote and recorded the song simply as a crowd pleaser and the stones version does the same. nothing earth shaking but very entertaining.

I love their take on this song. There is something weird about that AUstin show though. I can't put my finger on it.

Will never never forgive myself for skipping that show.
What a setlist.
Was one day short of vacation days, so did Halifax instead (just as cold).

So many people have said it... You saw teenagers crying during "Bob Wills".
That song is special. Read what Dean Goodman wrote
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TE
Oslo

Being a Texan (well not originally, but living here for 16 years should count)...this was one helluva show, and was raved about in Austin for almost two years afterwards.

the shoot 'em dead, brainbell jangler!

I loved this one MEZ

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Rockman
Who is Bob Wills?

The king of Western Swing and a major figure in country music...Penned San Antonia Rose

Born in Texas.

Not from Texas, but no matter for me, I think this is a brilliant cover. It's done really well and Mick's vocals go great with the melody. A+

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I just happened to have watched this DVD last night. Absolutely love this song. I think the combo of "Bob Wills is Still the King" and "Learning the Game" at this show is just amazing. But then, that's probably why the show was included in the Bigger Bang DVD set.

Even if answering a 5-year old post, I'd like to point out that it was probably the other way 'round.

Wasn't Waylon Jennings in the sky box watching??

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Not knowing who Bob Wills is is like not knowing who Elvis Presley is!

No it's not. Not by far... And not even in Texas, I presume.

But we catch your drift: exaggeration for the sake of the argument.

Anyways: let's say if you're 'starting to get to know this & that about country music', Bob Wills is one of the first guys on the next level (the first being reserved for the likes of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, etc.) you will - or better yet: should - get to know. Nothing more, nothing less! But yep; you'll be in for a treat as soon as you get there... (I know I was when I found out about him.)

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windmelody
The song is okay, but it is not great. They have so many better ones.

+1

Waylon's original version was cooler (and better).

A nice interlude - nothing less, nothing more ...

I have this CD in my car, a great collection of Bob Wills covers from Asleep at the Wheel.

The reaction from the crowd when Jagger sings the line "Bob Wills is still the King" is awesome!!!!

Cheers,
Wuudy

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Gooo
Wasn't Waylon Jennings in the sky box watching??

Yes...from the big sky box in the sky.

Who does the camera pan to in the sky box?

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Wuudy
The reaction from the crowd when Jagger sings the line "Bob Wills is still the King" is awesome!!!!

Check out Waylon Live from Waylon Jennings if you want a kickass country live album and great reaction to that song.