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Playing entire albums isn't something really new.
The Who played Tommy in its entirety in the late 60ies. They weren't an oldie act.
Metallica played the entire Master Of Puppets a few years ago
Iron Maiden toured playing their whole latest album 2 years ago, with classics as encores
Pink Floyd did it too if I make no mistake
The Stones never performed 100% of the songs of any given album live, even if you cumulate all their tours.
No doubt the last twenty years have been blissful for you!
Every song from Out of Our Heads (US), Let It Bleed (if you count the snatch of 'Country honk' played at Knebworth), Sticky Fingers, Black and Blue and Some Girls have been performed in concert.
Wouldnt work with the Stones now anyway because of the audience they're tailoring a show towards. Leavell has even indicated that Mick wont sing more than one ballad per show, wont sing certain deep album cuts or songs from the Brian jones era that arent on compilations etc in case he loses the crowd's interest. A strange lack of self confidence for a performer of his reputation and talent. I can just imagine the dismay in his face when they blast through the opening two songs of an 'Exile' set and then the casual fans and corporate freeloaders start the trek to the bog once the band start playing 'Shake Your Hips'...
He just doesn't sing to me. His message, his music, it just doesn't strike a chord. I find that the musicians I like the most have a story that appeals to me (for many reasons), Springsteen's doesn't. It's not insulting.
It is strange that Keef didn't pick it up (BTMMR); perhaps he loved performing "Happy" so much.
- Doxa
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009-10-20 21:46 by Doxa.
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What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
sweetcharmedlife
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Date: October 20, 2009 07:06
Looks like the latest fad for old rockers. Springsteen is doing what amounts to a 3 album rotation for the rest of his tour with Born to Run,Darkness on the Edge of Town and Born in the USA. Heavy on BTR. I'm going to see Steely Dan Sat.night in SF play all of The Royal Scam. They are also playing all of AJA and doing an internet request night. What if the Stones tried this on the next tour. Maybe doing a three album rotation of Sticky Fingers, Let it Bleed, and Some Girls. Most of which they play already but a good way to play a few rare ones on a consistent basis as well. Yes,I know I didn't include Exile. But not real feasible. Since it's a double album and they don't really like Exile anyway.LoL.....Maybe not even on the first leg. But maybe a way to milk out a second American leg? (I don't neccessarily mean that in a bad way).
"It's just some friends of mine and they're busting down the door"
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"It's just some friends of mine and they're busting down the door"
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Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
largelingerie
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Date: October 20, 2009 07:46
A Springsteen-obsessed acquaintance of mine asked me if I thought the Stones would do this. I don't think they would. Seems like a cheesy/oldies act kind of thing. Maybe they can just go back to mouthing along like on the Ed Sullivan Show!
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
studiorambo
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Date: October 20, 2009 07:54
I've never understood some people's fascination with Springsteen, but as far as doing whole albums goes, I'd be happy to watch the Stones do Forty Licks.
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
Rockman
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Date: October 20, 2009 07:57
Most folks would be happy ta watch anyone perform 40 licks....
ROCKMAN
ROCKMAN
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
studiorambo
()
Date: October 20, 2009 08:02
My GF would never last 40 licks.
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
()
Date: October 20, 2009 10:20
Well, let's see if they have the balls to do the entire Exile 
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
Doc
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Date: October 20, 2009 10:39
Quote
largelingerie
Seems like a cheesy/oldies act kind of thing.
Come On , guys!
Playing entire albums isn't something really new.
The Who played Tommy in its entirety in the late 60ies. They weren't an oldie act.
Metallica played the entire Master Of Puppets a few years ago
Iron Maiden toured playing their whole latest album 2 years ago, with classics as encores
Pink Floyd did it too if I make no mistake
The Stones never performed 100% of the songs of any given album live, even if you cumulate all their tours.
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
()
Date: October 20, 2009 10:44
<The Stones never performed 100% of the songs of any given album live, even if you cumulate all their tours.>
Black & Blue and Some Girls come to mind...
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Black & Blue and Some Girls come to mind...
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009-10-20 10:45 by DandelionPowderman.
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
LOGIE
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Date: October 20, 2009 11:37
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studiorambo
I've never understood some people's fascination with Springsteen, but as far as doing whole albums goes, I'd be happy to watch the Stones do Forty Licks.
No doubt the last twenty years have been blissful for you!
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
Doc
()
Date: October 20, 2009 12:03
My mistake !
I was focused on the classic era albums like Sticky Fingers, Exile, LIB and Beggars.
[doctorstonesblog.blogspot.com]
I was focused on the classic era albums like Sticky Fingers, Exile, LIB and Beggars.
[doctorstonesblog.blogspot.com]
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
loveyoulive75
()
Date: October 20, 2009 13:23
Hell, I would have given my left nut to have seen that Boston Steely Dan show back in July where they played both "Aja" and "The Royal Scam" in their entirety (responding to a challenge from the Boston Globe- they originally intended just to do "Aja" that night)- concert of the year IMO. I missed the "Licks" tour due to work and other stuff...I would have given my right nut (sorry, honey!) to have caught an "Exile" night. The Cleveland '02 arena show I have is probably my favourite Stones performance of the post-'89 era (and that includes the ones I've seen).
But, no, this whole thing of playing complete albums really isn't anything new; The 'Oo and Floyd both perfected the concept back in the 70's. But it does seem to have become rather trendy these days, hasn't it? Did our boys get the modern day ball rolling back in '02 with the "Licks" arena shows? Even if they didn't quite play the 'featured' album in its entirety...
But, no, this whole thing of playing complete albums really isn't anything new; The 'Oo and Floyd both perfected the concept back in the 70's. But it does seem to have become rather trendy these days, hasn't it? Did our boys get the modern day ball rolling back in '02 with the "Licks" arena shows? Even if they didn't quite play the 'featured' album in its entirety...
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
Edith Grove
()
Date: October 20, 2009 13:27
Screw this idea, at least for the Stones!
To limit themselves to just one album, with all the output they have over the decades, would be an injustice worse than an all-warhorse setlist.
To limit themselves to just one album, with all the output they have over the decades, would be an injustice worse than an all-warhorse setlist.
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
shortfatfanny
()
Date: October 20, 2009 13:32
I wouldn´t mind if they´d doing another "Stripped".
Wasn´t it last year Van Morrison performed Astral Weeks live ?
Wonder whether Keith threw that one out of the window as well...
Wasn´t it last year Van Morrison performed Astral Weeks live ?
Wonder whether Keith threw that one out of the window as well...
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
yorkshirestone
()
Date: October 20, 2009 14:43
Interesting thread. In the days of IPods I rarely listen to new albums by anyone, in order, straight through, as it was intended. The only whole album show I've seen was Lou Reed's Berlin a few years back and it worked very well, though there is a narrative theme running through the tracks. Also, I believe REM at around the time of their second album (early 80s?) were playing the first and the second beck to back during shows.
Can't see the Stones going for this (as previously noted there aren't a lot of albums where everything has been played live already) plus wouldn't have the mass appeal to the £150 ticket brigade that the tours rely on
Can't see the Stones going for this (as previously noted there aren't a lot of albums where everything has been played live already) plus wouldn't have the mass appeal to the £150 ticket brigade that the tours rely on
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
Silver Dagger
()
Date: October 20, 2009 14:54
I personally love hearing classic albums played live in their entirety and some great examples in the last 10 years - since the trend really took off - are:
Love/Arthur Lee - Forever Changes
The Pretty Things - SF Sorrow
Brian Wilson - Pet Sounds and Smile
The Zombies - Odessey and Oracle
Pink Floyd did Dark Side Of The Moon at Earls Court in 94. The Who have done Tommy and Quadrophenia in the last 20 years, The Psychedelic Furs (anyone remember them?) are doing Talk Talk Talk in London soon and one of their producers, Todd Rundgren is playing the whole of A Wizard A True Star next year as is Iggy doing Raw Power with The Stooges and James Williamson.
But I don't think the Stones would ever consider going down this route because it would alienate all those semi-fans and showbiz types who only come to hear the hits.
Love/Arthur Lee - Forever Changes
The Pretty Things - SF Sorrow
Brian Wilson - Pet Sounds and Smile
The Zombies - Odessey and Oracle
Pink Floyd did Dark Side Of The Moon at Earls Court in 94. The Who have done Tommy and Quadrophenia in the last 20 years, The Psychedelic Furs (anyone remember them?) are doing Talk Talk Talk in London soon and one of their producers, Todd Rundgren is playing the whole of A Wizard A True Star next year as is Iggy doing Raw Power with The Stooges and James Williamson.
But I don't think the Stones would ever consider going down this route because it would alienate all those semi-fans and showbiz types who only come to hear the hits.
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
Gazza
()
Date: October 20, 2009 15:01
Quote
DocQuote
largelingerie
Seems like a cheesy/oldies act kind of thing.
Come On , guys!
Playing entire albums isn't something really new.
The Who played Tommy in its entirety in the late 60ies. They weren't an oldie act.
Metallica played the entire Master Of Puppets a few years ago
Iron Maiden toured playing their whole latest album 2 years ago, with classics as encores
Pink Floyd did it too if I make no mistake
The Stones never performed 100% of the songs of any given album live, even if you cumulate all their tours.
Every song from Out of Our Heads (US), Let It Bleed (if you count the snatch of 'Country honk' played at Knebworth), Sticky Fingers, Black and Blue and Some Girls have been performed in concert.
Wouldnt work with the Stones now anyway because of the audience they're tailoring a show towards. Leavell has even indicated that Mick wont sing more than one ballad per show, wont sing certain deep album cuts or songs from the Brian jones era that arent on compilations etc in case he loses the crowd's interest. A strange lack of self confidence for a performer of his reputation and talent. I can just imagine the dismay in his face when they blast through the opening two songs of an 'Exile' set and then the casual fans and corporate freeloaders start the trek to the bog once the band start playing 'Shake Your Hips'...
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
still ill
()
Date: October 20, 2009 15:07
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I can just imagine the dismay in his face when they blast through the opening two songs of an 'Exile' set and then the casual fans and corporate freeloaders start the trek to the bog once the band start playing 'Shake Your Hips'...[/quote
I think the booing would start about halfway into Casino Boogie
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Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
studiorambo
()
Date: October 20, 2009 15:43
Quote
LOGIEQuote
studiorambo
I've never understood some people's fascination with Springsteen, but as far as doing whole albums goes, I'd be happy to watch the Stones do Forty Licks.
No doubt the last twenty years have been blissful for you!
He just doesn't sing to me. His message, his music, it just doesn't strike a chord. I find that the musicians I like the most have a story that appeals to me (for many reasons), Springsteen's doesn't. It's not insulting.
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
Elmo Lewis
()
Date: October 20, 2009 16:05
I've seen the whole Some Girls album except "Lies". Took 28 years though.
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
tatters
()
Date: October 20, 2009 16:27
Saw the Who do Quadrophenia in '96 and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Doesn't make sense for the Stones, though. They don't do operas. Come to think of it, it doesn't make much sense for Steely Dan or Bruce Springsteen to be doing it either.
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
liddas
()
Date: October 20, 2009 17:49
Nothing really exciting.
C
C
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
sweetcharmedlife
()
Date: October 20, 2009 17:55
Right,that's why I said doing all of Exile isn't real practical. But what about on a second leg when you counting mainly on diehards at this point anyway. Playing all of Sticky Fingers or Some Girls could help put some butts in the seats as they say.Quote
GazzaQuote
DocQuote
largelingerie
Seems like a cheesy/oldies act kind of thing.
Come On , guys!
Playing entire albums isn't something really new.
The Who played Tommy in its entirety in the late 60ies. They weren't an oldie act.
Metallica played the entire Master Of Puppets a few years ago
Iron Maiden toured playing their whole latest album 2 years ago, with classics as encores
Pink Floyd did it too if I make no mistake
The Stones never performed 100% of the songs of any given album live, even if you cumulate all their tours.
Every song from Out of Our Heads (US), Let It Bleed (if you count the snatch of 'Country honk' played at Knebworth), Sticky Fingers, Black and Blue and Some Girls have been performed in concert.
Wouldnt work with the Stones now anyway because of the audience they're tailoring a show towards. Leavell has even indicated that Mick wont sing more than one ballad per show, wont sing certain deep album cuts or songs from the Brian jones era that arent on compilations etc in case he loses the crowd's interest. A strange lack of self confidence for a performer of his reputation and talent. I can just imagine the dismay in his face when they blast through the opening two songs of an 'Exile' set and then the casual fans and corporate freeloaders start the trek to the bog once the band start playing 'Shake Your Hips'...
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
Elmo Lewis
()
Date: October 20, 2009 18:32
Hope my tickets aren't for Dirty Work night.
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
CBII
()
Date: October 20, 2009 21:32
There's nothing new under the Sun when it comes to entire LP's being played live. It would be really cool to see an entire LP by the Rolling Stones live. They did a really good chunk of Some Girls here in St. Louis back in 1978. To see the entire Exile on MainStreet, Let it Bleed or any of the pre 1980 stuff would be just fantastic.
CBII
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CBII
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009-10-20 21:34 by CBII.
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
Gazza
()
Date: October 20, 2009 21:34
Yep..they did 8 out of the 10 Some Girls songs pretty much every night in '78 (almost all back to back mid-show as well). Only 'Before the make me run' (which they could easily have added without much complaint) and 'Some Girls' were omitted.
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
Doxa
()
Date: October 20, 2009 21:45
Quote
Gazza
Yep..they did 8 out of the 10 Some Girls songs pretty much every night in '78 (almost all back to back mid-show as well). Only 'Before the make me run' (which they could easily have added without much complaint) and 'Some Girls' were omitted.
It is strange that Keef didn't pick it up (BTMMR); perhaps he loved performing "Happy" so much.
- Doxa
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009-10-20 21:46 by Doxa.
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
tatters
()
Date: October 21, 2009 01:59
The Stones have never made a concept album, and those are the only albums that it makes sense to play start to finish in their entirety. Of course, we could argue all night about what is, and what is not, a concept album.
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009-10-21 02:23 by tatters.
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
skipstone
()
Date: October 21, 2009 02:13
The Cult are touring the Love album right now, followed by a mini-hits set plus whatever for an encore (it hasn't been the same EVERY night but a majority of them it has). Reviews have been stellar, the band is on fire having dipped into the depths of their catalogue and enjoying it. It's 25 years since the album was released and it's their biggest hailed album. It's not a long album and not all of the songs have been played live, especially when the album came out. So it's a chance to visit some unplayed tracks and revisit some tracks that haven't been played since that tour and whatever.
I think the Stones doing an album in its entirety would be very interesting. The problem is they have so many albums and within that is The Big Four. I could easily see them doing Beggars or Bleed of that group and could also see Some Girls and Tattoo You being played. That's about it. That's where the interest lies as far as the combo of record sales, album popularity and of course what fans and the band feel are their biggest/strongest/whatever albums.
The ultimate shame, of course, is that there are albums they've hardly touched (IORR, Emotional Rescue, Undercover, Dirty Work and A Bigger Bang) that, as fan, I would find just as interesting to hear as the other big ones. Who knows, maybe they'd find some new inspiration, maybe those albums would be received better, maybe they'd even sell better (ha ha).
But really, for the sake of it, let's say they do play an album. 10 shows into the tour they'd drop it and just do the hits anyway so it's nothing to get geeked up about.
I think the Stones doing an album in its entirety would be very interesting. The problem is they have so many albums and within that is The Big Four. I could easily see them doing Beggars or Bleed of that group and could also see Some Girls and Tattoo You being played. That's about it. That's where the interest lies as far as the combo of record sales, album popularity and of course what fans and the band feel are their biggest/strongest/whatever albums.
The ultimate shame, of course, is that there are albums they've hardly touched (IORR, Emotional Rescue, Undercover, Dirty Work and A Bigger Bang) that, as fan, I would find just as interesting to hear as the other big ones. Who knows, maybe they'd find some new inspiration, maybe those albums would be received better, maybe they'd even sell better (ha ha).
But really, for the sake of it, let's say they do play an album. 10 shows into the tour they'd drop it and just do the hits anyway so it's nothing to get geeked up about.
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
jmn1080
()
Date: October 21, 2009 04:22
As far as Floyd, yeah, if I am not mistaken, they have played entire albums many times. I believe during the '73-'75 shows, the entire Dark Side of the Moon album was played, in 1977, they played all of Wish You Were Here and the entire Animals album (reordered from album order), and in 1980-81 they only played The Wall with nothing from previous albums. In 1994 they again played Dark Side in its entirety at some shows.
Pink Floyd albums just seem to lend themselves to this kind of treatment. Likewise, I would find it odd to see the Stones play Tattoo You in its entirety. Of all their albums though, I would agree that Let it Bleed, Some Girls, and Sticky Fingers would be the most likely candidates for this.
Pink Floyd albums just seem to lend themselves to this kind of treatment. Likewise, I would find it odd to see the Stones play Tattoo You in its entirety. Of all their albums though, I would agree that Let it Bleed, Some Girls, and Sticky Fingers would be the most likely candidates for this.
Re: What do you Think About Doing Whole Albums?
Posted by:
largelingerie
()
Date: October 21, 2009 09:43
Oooh. How about they do a Bootleg show and do Brussels '73?
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