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I love that look on Taylor´s face when Mick leaves the stage to take the hat.
Awesome version, I can´t think of a bad ´72 performance of this track, they always nailed it.
great! I started to wonder about holl'rin versus howlin'...!
I'd call that nit picking!
I hear it as howling, anyway.
Just a cover tune!? With all due respect, I beg to differ. The Stones' 1972 detonation of Berry's "Bye Bye Johnny" is arguably their absolute apotheosis. It is a 3:00 minute distillation of everything that inspired them to become the Rolling Stones and that established rock and roll to be the common language of the first global generation. Every component of the Stones mythological mojo is gloriously on display - Mick 'n Keef on the mike (wonderful chemistry and pure malevolent joy in their faces), Mick almost jumping out of his skin from the adrenalin kick, Bill's superb and subtle swing on bass, Charlie propelling the racket forward mercilessly, Taylor with incredible swiftness going from lead fills to solid rhythm and, finally, Keef taking Berry-esque, knee-buckling riffing to the stratosphere - the Stones in full flight burning down the roof and transforming every faceless arena into a smoky, sweaty Delta honky-tonk. It is pure bliss to my ears.
Their version of Bye Bye Johnny circa 1972 demolishes any other version...Berry's original included. It is the Stones at their rollicking best...
sure, the original is close enough for rock and roll, but if you're going to post a site full of lyrics, as Keno does, you should try to be more accurate than he is.
Sorry, but the Stones' released version from 1964 is better.
Most of the RS/ Jones/ Taylor area was ok?
Over 16 years’ on, and I still agree with myself
14 years ago I agreed with myself already.
Not sure how I missed this one, must've been busy. My Berry cover fave is apparently Little Queenie from GYYYO or Around And Around from LOVE YOU LIVE or Let It Rock from LIVE IN TEXAS or Sweet Little Sixteen from TEXAS or Bye Bye from LADIES...
just curious
why not a berry cover from the brian years?
what is it about the post brian ones that make you prefer them?
A very adequate question!
A better band. They're better players. More oomph. The TAMI show is fantastic but they were better later. That's all.
fair enough
to me i guess i just find that (and i know this may sound dumb) they kind of overplay them a bit in the 70's as opossed to the 60's versions
if that makes any senses
i just feel that berry's music is better when performed in a more simpler way maybe it's that the band is just a little to good for these songs by the 70's
which is not to say there bad at all there not there great
there's just something missing for me
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Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
Fingers
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Date: March 17, 2009 22:28
I did start out to do exactly that....but it morphed into Respectable.....by a key and tempo change.
Oh well it is of the same genre............
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Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
Tornandfrayed
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Date: March 17, 2009 22:35
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marcovandereijk
I love that look on Taylor´s face when Mick leaves the stage to take the hat.
Awesome version, I can´t think of a bad ´72 performance of this track, they always nailed it.
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
ChrisM
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Date: March 18, 2009 01:08
Why don't you post some of your tracks Fingers? I for one would like to hear them!
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
René
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Date: March 18, 2009 09:15
CC,
You're right, those lyrics are the right ones, thanks again!
René
You're right, those lyrics are the right ones, thanks again!
René
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
cc
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Date: March 18, 2009 16:13
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René
CC,
You're right, those lyrics are the right ones, thanks again!
René
great! I started to wonder about holl'rin versus howlin'...!
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
sjs12
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Date: March 18, 2009 22:55
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ccQuote
René
CC,
The lyrics are not from Keno's. Please point out the errors, that's what this thread is all about!
René
oops, sorry René!... well, there's nothing too bad, just a few phrases that could be more natural, like:
Well, she drew out all her money at the Southern Trust
And put her little boy aboard a Greyhound bus.
Leaving Lou-siana for the golden West,
Down came the tears from her happiness.
Her own little son named Johnny B. Goode
Was gonna make some motion pictures out in Hollywood
Hollering bye bye bye bye!
Now bye bye bye bye!
Bye bye Johnny, bye bye Johnny B. Goode!
Well, she remembered taking money earned from gathering crops
And buying Johnny's guitar at a broker's shop.
As long as he would play it by the railroad side
And wouldn't get in trouble, she'd be satisfied
But she never thought there'd ever come a day like this,
When she would have to give her son a goodbye kiss.
Hollering bye bye bye bye!
Now bye bye bye bye!
Bye bye Johnny, bye bye Johnny B. Goode!
Well, she finally got the letter she was dreaming of.
Johnny wrote and told her he had fell in love.
As soon as he was married he would bring her back
And build a mansion for her by the railroad tracks.
And everytime they heard the locomotive roar
They'd be a-standing, a-waving in the kitchen door
Hollering bye bye bye bye!
Now bye bye bye bye!
Bye bye Johnny, bye bye Johnny B. Goode!
I'd call that nit picking!
I hear it as howling, anyway.
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
Turd On The Run
()
Date: March 18, 2009 23:27
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jamesfdouglas
It's just a cover tune. No one plays Chuck Berry like Chuck Berry.
Funnily, Keith is worshipped for his covering of Chuck, and for some, his Berry-ing is the definitive sound of the band. I've never prescribed to that. I've heard other groups do much more interesting thing with Berry's songs.
Just a cover tune!? With all due respect, I beg to differ. The Stones' 1972 detonation of Berry's "Bye Bye Johnny" is arguably their absolute apotheosis. It is a 3:00 minute distillation of everything that inspired them to become the Rolling Stones and that established rock and roll to be the common language of the first global generation. Every component of the Stones mythological mojo is gloriously on display - Mick 'n Keef on the mike (wonderful chemistry and pure malevolent joy in their faces), Mick almost jumping out of his skin from the adrenalin kick, Bill's superb and subtle swing on bass, Charlie propelling the racket forward mercilessly, Taylor with incredible swiftness going from lead fills to solid rhythm and, finally, Keef taking Berry-esque, knee-buckling riffing to the stratosphere - the Stones in full flight burning down the roof and transforming every faceless arena into a smoky, sweaty Delta honky-tonk. It is pure bliss to my ears.
Their version of Bye Bye Johnny circa 1972 demolishes any other version...Berry's original included. It is the Stones at their rollicking best...
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
T&A
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Date: March 18, 2009 23:38
generally speaking, i'm a subscriber to the notion that nobody does berry as good as berry - bbj 72 is an exception to that rule/guideline, though.
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
scottkeef
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Date: March 19, 2009 00:20
Well, all I know is what the official published lyrics are: first chorus-nothing in front just four byes, 2nd chorus Going...., 3rd chorus Howling......!!!!!!!!
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
Beelyboy
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Date: March 19, 2009 00:41
deeply love this one in all it's recorded versions glory glory...
love it too much...
reminds in a small way of the thunder of 'let it rock' from '78 live shows to me...
love it too much...
reminds in a small way of the thunder of 'let it rock' from '78 live shows to me...
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
cc
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Date: March 19, 2009 03:39
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sjs12
I'd call that nit picking!
sure, the original is close enough for rock and roll, but if you're going to post a site full of lyrics, as Keno does, you should try to be more accurate than he is.
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
neptune
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Date: March 19, 2009 04:38
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Turd On The Run
Their version of Bye Bye Johnny circa 1972 demolishes any other version...Berry's original included. It is the Stones at their rollicking best...
Sorry, but the Stones' released version from 1964 is better.
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: March 19, 2009 18:27
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Turd On The Run
Their version of Bye Bye Johnny circa 1972 demolishes any other version...Berry's original included. It is the Stones at their rollicking best...
Sorry, but the Stones' released version from 1964 is better.
Most of the RS/ Jones/ Taylor area was ok?
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
drewmaster
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Date: September 12, 2010 14:57
Sorry, but this song doesn't click for me. I'm just not a Chuck Berry fan, and as much as I've tried to appreciate his work, knowing that he is one of the Stones' biggest influences, when they cover his songs I lose interest quickly. To me, the incredible alchemy that the Stones have in their own compositions is absent when they pay tribute to CB.
But I love Hail Hail ... think I'm gonna go watch that now!
Drew
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010-09-12 14:58 by drewmaster.
But I love Hail Hail ... think I'm gonna go watch that now!
Drew
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010-09-12 14:58 by drewmaster.
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: September 12, 2010 15:46
Let's see when it gets removed.
Bye Bye Johny masterclass.
Bye Bye Johny masterclass.
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
slew
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Date: September 13, 2010 01:03
Awesome cover! Love the guitar its poor production makes it better somehow!
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
René
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Date: November 10, 2010 16:31
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2011-03-14 14:08 by René.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2011-03-14 14:08 by René.
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: November 10, 2010 19:41
i love this song on ladies and gentelman .this berry tune rocks with keith playing that awesome chuck berry lick
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
mikeeder
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Date: November 10, 2010 22:50
One mistake. Brian sings back up on the studio cut you can hear the rasp ala Walking The Dog. Bill and Keith may have too.
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
Witness
()
Date: August 31, 2025 00:39
Not quite so R&B-oriented as their version of the Chuck Berry song, "Around and Around", I have all the same always loved the cover of this song from the Stones, which I in its time obtained from the German Decca compilation AROUND AND AROUND. That compilation along with their first album, according to the UK catalogue, I think constitute the first peak in the career of the Rolling Stones, so comparatively little valued by many younger fans, even by some with so much knowledge and understanding about the band.
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
jp.M
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Date: August 31, 2025 09:21
Back in 1963... my first hook with the Stones... bad recording but great instrumental and vocal....!
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
Big Al
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Date: August 31, 2025 12:57
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Big Al
My absoloute favourite Stones Chuck Berry cover.
Over 16 years’ on, and I still agree with myself
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
matxil
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Date: August 31, 2025 13:50
I just checked the studio and 1972 live versions of Bye Bye Johnny on YouTube and both versions are absolutely great. Especially the live version. The ancient art of weaving to perfection between Mick T and Keith.
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
steenhorst
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Date: September 1, 2025 12:07
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Turd On The RunQuote
jamesfdouglas
It's just a cover tune. No one plays Chuck Berry like Chuck Berry.
Funnily, Keith is worshipped for his covering of Chuck, and for some, his Berry-ing is the definitive sound of the band. I've never prescribed to that. I've heard other groups do much more interesting thing with Berry's songs.
Just a cover tune!? With all due respect, I beg to differ. The Stones' 1972 detonation of Berry's "Bye Bye Johnny" is arguably their absolute apotheosis. It is a 3:00 minute distillation of everything that inspired them to become the Rolling Stones and that established rock and roll to be the common language of the first global generation. Every component of the Stones mythological mojo is gloriously on display - Mick 'n Keef on the mike (wonderful chemistry and pure malevolent joy in their faces), Mick almost jumping out of his skin from the adrenalin kick, Bill's superb and subtle swing on bass, Charlie propelling the racket forward mercilessly, Taylor with incredible swiftness going from lead fills to solid rhythm and, finally, Keef taking Berry-esque, knee-buckling riffing to the stratosphere - the Stones in full flight burning down the roof and transforming every faceless arena into a smoky, sweaty Delta honky-tonk. It is pure bliss to my ears.
Their version of Bye Bye Johnny circa 1972 demolishes any other version...Berry's original included. It is the Stones at their rollicking best...
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
TheflyingDutchman
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Date: September 1, 2025 12:14
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Anonymous User
Let's see when it gets removed.
Bye Bye Johny masterclass.
14 years ago I agreed with myself already.
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
GasLightStreet
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Date: September 1, 2025 19:34
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steenhorstQuote
Turd On The RunQuote
jamesfdouglas
It's just a cover tune. No one plays Chuck Berry like Chuck Berry.
Funnily, Keith is worshipped for his covering of Chuck, and for some, his Berry-ing is the definitive sound of the band. I've never prescribed to that. I've heard other groups do much more interesting thing with Berry's songs.
Just a cover tune!? With all due respect, I beg to differ. The Stones' 1972 detonation of Berry's "Bye Bye Johnny" is arguably their absolute apotheosis. It is a 3:00 minute distillation of everything that inspired them to become the Rolling Stones and that established rock and roll to be the common language of the first global generation. Every component of the Stones mythological mojo is gloriously on display - Mick 'n Keef on the mike (wonderful chemistry and pure malevolent joy in their faces), Mick almost jumping out of his skin from the adrenalin kick, Bill's superb and subtle swing on bass, Charlie propelling the racket forward mercilessly, Taylor with incredible swiftness going from lead fills to solid rhythm and, finally, Keef taking Berry-esque, knee-buckling riffing to the stratosphere - the Stones in full flight burning down the roof and transforming every faceless arena into a smoky, sweaty Delta honky-tonk. It is pure bliss to my ears.
Their version of Bye Bye Johnny circa 1972 demolishes any other version...Berry's original included. It is the Stones at their rollicking best...
Not sure how I missed this one, must've been busy. My Berry cover fave is apparently Little Queenie from GYYYO or Around And Around from LOVE YOU LIVE or Let It Rock from LIVE IN TEXAS or Sweet Little Sixteen from TEXAS or Bye Bye from LADIES...
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
ProfessorWolf
()
Date: September 1, 2025 23:29
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GasLightStreetQuote
steenhorstQuote
Turd On The RunQuote
jamesfdouglas
It's just a cover tune. No one plays Chuck Berry like Chuck Berry.
Funnily, Keith is worshipped for his covering of Chuck, and for some, his Berry-ing is the definitive sound of the band. I've never prescribed to that. I've heard other groups do much more interesting thing with Berry's songs.
Just a cover tune!? With all due respect, I beg to differ. The Stones' 1972 detonation of Berry's "Bye Bye Johnny" is arguably their absolute apotheosis. It is a 3:00 minute distillation of everything that inspired them to become the Rolling Stones and that established rock and roll to be the common language of the first global generation. Every component of the Stones mythological mojo is gloriously on display - Mick 'n Keef on the mike (wonderful chemistry and pure malevolent joy in their faces), Mick almost jumping out of his skin from the adrenalin kick, Bill's superb and subtle swing on bass, Charlie propelling the racket forward mercilessly, Taylor with incredible swiftness going from lead fills to solid rhythm and, finally, Keef taking Berry-esque, knee-buckling riffing to the stratosphere - the Stones in full flight burning down the roof and transforming every faceless arena into a smoky, sweaty Delta honky-tonk. It is pure bliss to my ears.
Their version of Bye Bye Johnny circa 1972 demolishes any other version...Berry's original included. It is the Stones at their rollicking best...
Not sure how I missed this one, must've been busy. My Berry cover fave is apparently Little Queenie from GYYYO or Around And Around from LOVE YOU LIVE or Let It Rock from LIVE IN TEXAS or Sweet Little Sixteen from TEXAS or Bye Bye from LADIES...
just curious
why not a berry cover from the brian years?
what is it about the post brian ones that make you prefer them?
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
Witness
()
Date: September 1, 2025 23:41
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ProfessorWolfQuote
GasLightStreetQuote
steenhorstQuote
Turd On The RunQuote
jamesfdouglas
It's just a cover tune. No one plays Chuck Berry like Chuck Berry.
Funnily, Keith is worshipped for his covering of Chuck, and for some, his Berry-ing is the definitive sound of the band. I've never prescribed to that. I've heard other groups do much more interesting thing with Berry's songs.
Just a cover tune!? With all due respect, I beg to differ. The Stones' 1972 detonation of Berry's "Bye Bye Johnny" is arguably their absolute apotheosis. It is a 3:00 minute distillation of everything that inspired them to become the Rolling Stones and that established rock and roll to be the common language of the first global generation. Every component of the Stones mythological mojo is gloriously on display - Mick 'n Keef on the mike (wonderful chemistry and pure malevolent joy in their faces), Mick almost jumping out of his skin from the adrenalin kick, Bill's superb and subtle swing on bass, Charlie propelling the racket forward mercilessly, Taylor with incredible swiftness going from lead fills to solid rhythm and, finally, Keef taking Berry-esque, knee-buckling riffing to the stratosphere - the Stones in full flight burning down the roof and transforming every faceless arena into a smoky, sweaty Delta honky-tonk. It is pure bliss to my ears.
Their version of Bye Bye Johnny circa 1972 demolishes any other version...Berry's original included. It is the Stones at their rollicking best...
Not sure how I missed this one, must've been busy. My Berry cover fave is apparently Little Queenie from GYYYO or Around And Around from LOVE YOU LIVE or Let It Rock from LIVE IN TEXAS or Sweet Little Sixteen from TEXAS or Bye Bye from LADIES...
just curious
why not a berry cover from the brian years?
what is it about the post brian ones that make you prefer them?
A very adequate question!
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
GasLightStreet
()
Date: September 2, 2025 00:08
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WitnessQuote
ProfessorWolfQuote
GasLightStreetQuote
steenhorstQuote
Turd On The RunQuote
jamesfdouglas
It's just a cover tune. No one plays Chuck Berry like Chuck Berry.
Funnily, Keith is worshipped for his covering of Chuck, and for some, his Berry-ing is the definitive sound of the band. I've never prescribed to that. I've heard other groups do much more interesting thing with Berry's songs.
Just a cover tune!? With all due respect, I beg to differ. The Stones' 1972 detonation of Berry's "Bye Bye Johnny" is arguably their absolute apotheosis. It is a 3:00 minute distillation of everything that inspired them to become the Rolling Stones and that established rock and roll to be the common language of the first global generation. Every component of the Stones mythological mojo is gloriously on display - Mick 'n Keef on the mike (wonderful chemistry and pure malevolent joy in their faces), Mick almost jumping out of his skin from the adrenalin kick, Bill's superb and subtle swing on bass, Charlie propelling the racket forward mercilessly, Taylor with incredible swiftness going from lead fills to solid rhythm and, finally, Keef taking Berry-esque, knee-buckling riffing to the stratosphere - the Stones in full flight burning down the roof and transforming every faceless arena into a smoky, sweaty Delta honky-tonk. It is pure bliss to my ears.
Their version of Bye Bye Johnny circa 1972 demolishes any other version...Berry's original included. It is the Stones at their rollicking best...
Not sure how I missed this one, must've been busy. My Berry cover fave is apparently Little Queenie from GYYYO or Around And Around from LOVE YOU LIVE or Let It Rock from LIVE IN TEXAS or Sweet Little Sixteen from TEXAS or Bye Bye from LADIES...
just curious
why not a berry cover from the brian years?
what is it about the post brian ones that make you prefer them?
A very adequate question!
A better band. They're better players. More oomph. The TAMI show is fantastic but they were better later. That's all.
Re: Track Talk: Bye Bye Johnny
Posted by:
ProfessorWolf
()
Date: September 2, 2025 00:22
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GasLightStreetQuote
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ProfessorWolfQuote
GasLightStreetQuote
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jamesfdouglas
It's just a cover tune. No one plays Chuck Berry like Chuck Berry.
Funnily, Keith is worshipped for his covering of Chuck, and for some, his Berry-ing is the definitive sound of the band. I've never prescribed to that. I've heard other groups do much more interesting thing with Berry's songs.
Just a cover tune!? With all due respect, I beg to differ. The Stones' 1972 detonation of Berry's "Bye Bye Johnny" is arguably their absolute apotheosis. It is a 3:00 minute distillation of everything that inspired them to become the Rolling Stones and that established rock and roll to be the common language of the first global generation. Every component of the Stones mythological mojo is gloriously on display - Mick 'n Keef on the mike (wonderful chemistry and pure malevolent joy in their faces), Mick almost jumping out of his skin from the adrenalin kick, Bill's superb and subtle swing on bass, Charlie propelling the racket forward mercilessly, Taylor with incredible swiftness going from lead fills to solid rhythm and, finally, Keef taking Berry-esque, knee-buckling riffing to the stratosphere - the Stones in full flight burning down the roof and transforming every faceless arena into a smoky, sweaty Delta honky-tonk. It is pure bliss to my ears.
Their version of Bye Bye Johnny circa 1972 demolishes any other version...Berry's original included. It is the Stones at their rollicking best...
Not sure how I missed this one, must've been busy. My Berry cover fave is apparently Little Queenie from GYYYO or Around And Around from LOVE YOU LIVE or Let It Rock from LIVE IN TEXAS or Sweet Little Sixteen from TEXAS or Bye Bye from LADIES...
just curious
why not a berry cover from the brian years?
what is it about the post brian ones that make you prefer them?
A very adequate question!
A better band. They're better players. More oomph. The TAMI show is fantastic but they were better later. That's all.
fair enough
to me i guess i just find that (and i know this may sound dumb) they kind of overplay them a bit in the 70's as opossed to the 60's versions
if that makes any senses
i just feel that berry's music is better when performed in a more simpler way maybe it's that the band is just a little to good for these songs by the 70's
which is not to say there bad at all there not there great
there's just something missing for me
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