Re: The First Five Concert Songs: '78 Beats 'em All
Date: April 28, 2005 12:41
Bassplayer,
Firstly it was you who introduced the comparison and the words RW and MT.
Secondly, why should they stick to the original ethos of the group. They had DEVELOPED from '62 to '73. '69 was the real re-birth of Stones live - and that was very different from early days. No complaints about Ya-Yas, surely. Is there necessarilly virtue in going back to an original idea. Perhaps it was important to do in a punk context - just to show their up-tempo metal.
Thirdly, although the spirit was there in '78, the guitarists were more ragged. Keith was nowhere near his former self. Bill and Charlie are great but the guitars were often ragged and less so. Often people have said on this site how shambolic some of the '78 shows were. Others were clearly good. But for quality and consistency AND excitement, '73.
As Esky says, in '73 all the songs were just a few years old, (most less than 2). All powerful, tour-de-force stuff. In 62-63-64, all the songs would have seemed fresh too. Sure, the '78 openers might have good rockin' credentials but most were at least five years old, Rather retro? Would have been braver, but less secure, to includ one or two more from SG. By starting with so many 'old' songs they were re-assuring their audience before venturing into the newer material.
BUT would have loved to see a '78-tour gig.
EDIT: Yes, theme of first 4-5 songs of each Stones tour is a good 'un.
81-82, mainly retro.
'89-90. Sad, Sad, Sad as 2nd number? Or Can't Be Seen? Can't remember. Starting with an 'old' favourite.
'94 - starting with very ol 'un but then LIS?
LICKS - totally retro intro songs........but after that, the '78-82 tours?
No, I'm wrong: Don't Stop was usually among the openers.
Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 2005-04-28 20:37 by Deidre.