On Monday's sales the new single started at #31 in the singles chart but it slipped like a stone on Tuesday at #41. I don't think it will get a place in the top 40 the next Sunday. 40 Licks is close to the top 20 again, currently at #22. No news about ABB in the top 200 since December.

They had over 100,000 potential customers to play the song too in London this week and didnt bother performing it

If they cant be arsed promoting it (likewise the album, with only 2 songs played on Tuesdays show), you can hardly blame the audience - most of whom probably dont even know the single was released.

The people think they are still touring behind Forty Licks, and not only in England. In Holland, 40Licks is #13 and ABB #83.

... realize they dont know the songs, an cant find the time ta learn them?

georgelicks Wrote:
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> The people think they are still touring behind
> Forty Licks, and not only in England. In Holland,
> 40Licks is #13 and ABB #83.


they ARE touring behind 40 Licks!

Biggest Mistake has had plenty of prime national radio airtime. The Stones have had 2 radio documentary programs in the last 2 weeks. They are on the front cover (and feature inside) the main tv magazine, (Radio Times), and are on radio 2 again Bank Hol Monday. Not to mention the nationwide tour.
Publicity certainly is not the reason why this single has stiffed.
They should go back to including a couple of rare tracks as a bonus for fans who already have the album - otherwise no incentive to buy.

its not a very good song though is it ?

along with SOL its probably the worst on ABB

i was looking forward to hearing the live version of SOL after reading some positive reviews about it. however it still sounded like MOR tripe to me at Twickers

I think it would work very well live, with Keith singing harmonies like he does on ABB.

Does anyone over 12 bother with singles anymore? I've not heard it get much air play and the singles market has changed drastically over the last ten years.....

It HAS actually got decent airplay, ablett - and I think Radio 2 (which is the most listened to station in the country) had it as Record of the week.

If they arent bothered with singles - then dont release them. If they ARE going to bother, then play the bloody thing. Its a good song, too IMO and would work well in concert too.

Missed you at the cabbage patch? we were hoping you would join us.

Although I wouldn't complai about the setlist at the London gigs, I do think it would have made some sense in playing their new single. It's my favourite from ABB too!

Gazza.... point taken. Don't listen to Radio Two (Wogan be-jesus!!!)

Didn't get to Twicks till 7pm as I live in Gloucester (kids et all).

Did hear some one shout your name at the gig but as you didn't have a t-shirt saying 'I'm Gazza" I couldn't spot ya!!! U at cardiff?

Sat behind a few Shidobee's though.....

Glasgow is my last show this year. Think I did get a couple of shouts pre-show..LOL..anyway, never mind...theres always Wembley next summer if the bloody thing is ready

Ah-hah! The debacle that is wembley!!! Don't hold ur breath......

Trying hard to pick up tickets for Cardiff at the mo.

Have a good un at Glasgow.....

Biggest Mistake is a great little song. Would have loved to see it performed at Twickers #2 - would also even have liked to hear SOL as it seems it transfers well to live performances.

ablett, i'm a little over 12 and I'm still happy with stones singles.
I don't want to miss songs like Anyway You look at it, The Storm,Cook Cook Blues etc.
Some prefer downloading but I prefer to buy it.

At least this single got two live tracks on it, and both are great. I love the mix in Dance pt1.

Ablett - you from Glos (where?) - sheesh - I'm Yate, South Glos.

Martin.

Biggest surprise!!...not

keefstheman Wrote:
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> Biggest surprise!!...not


IT WOULD BE THE BIGGEST MISTAKE NOT TO LAUGH AT THAT!

HAHO HO HOH HO AHA HA AH AHA HA HAHAHAHHAHA!!!

Love to hear people laughing, Frash...good for the soul!

Stupid enough they don't play this one on the ABB tour in Europe. So what do you expect? A