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Ben Waters posted this on his facebook page yesterday: "On the train to London for an extremely exciting recording session!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Asked if he could provide any more details he later posted "i dont think i am allowed to say. i will ask the boss later".

It's not June yet, but any chance that this might involve the Stones record? Or do you think they will leave all the piano pieces to Chuck? Charlie obviously could put in a word for him and Mick and Keith know how well the "Boogie for Stu"-sound was. Just wondering

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I much prefer the Stones to try to do something new and experimental than doing some nostalgic blues album which would be pointless.
However, that doesn't mean that "experimental" album would be any good. TSMR or DW show that experimental Stones can end up pretty bad (at least 50% terrible). On the other hand, when their blues-based roots go hand in hand with going along with the times, trying new things, jamming, allowing grooves to grow, then they have proved that they come up with truely great stuff.
The fact that "the new album" is apparantly the fruit of a few separate sessions, however, does not promise anything good.

It's been so long since they did the blues properly, so we can regard a blues album as a major experiment

The only way for them to do it properly, is when they do something new to it, i.e., as they did, for example, on EOMS (which doesn't mean they should repeat EOMS which would be equally pointless), if not, you'd be better of listening to Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters etc...

What was the new thing they did with the blues tunes on EOMS?

Well, it was blues/rock/soul/gospel/country based (I'm sure I forgot something there). I know you don't agree but I think Ventilator Blues is more blues than anything else. In any case, I think you would agree that there is at least a strong blues influence/base/root in it.
HipShake, on the other hand, is a fairly straight played classic blues (Slim Harpo, I think), but Mick's voice and the tight, crisp guitars make it special.
Another example is Stop Breaking Down.
I'm not saying any of these songs are revolutionary experimental (compared to e.g. Captain Beefheart or something) but they do have a twist, they sound new and fresh and exciting. Even now.
I can't remember any of their recent blues attempts had that quality.

I don't disagree at all on the Stones integrating the blues into numbers like Ventilator Blues, Casino Boogie and others.

What I do disagree with is that this was new to them. They did that on Aftermath (Doncha Bother Me), TSMR (The Lantern) and BB (Parachute Woman) already.

All of those are off the «formula»-songs, heavily rooted into the blues.

The mix of songs and styles, and the flow, is what makes Exile unique for me. And they grasped even broader, with gospel (SAL, IJWSHF, LIL), caribbean (SBA) and those wonderful country-ish tunes (SV and T&F).

When push comes to shove, I'm not sure if we disagree so much

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Bluesstone
Ben Waters posted this on his facebook page yesterday: "On the train to London for an extremely exciting recording session!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Asked if he could provide any more details he later posted "i dont think i am allowed to say. i will ask the boss later".

It's not June yet, but any chance that this might involve the Stones record? Or do you think they will leave all the piano pieces to Chuck? Charlie obviously could put in a word for him and Mick and Keith know how well the "Boogie for Stu"-sound was. Just wondering

The boss? So he's recording with Bruce Springsteen?

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Ben Waters posted this on his facebook page yesterday: "On the train to London for an extremely exciting recording session!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Asked if he could provide any more details he later posted "i dont think i am allowed to say. i will ask the boss later".

It's not June yet, but any chance that this might involve the Stones record? Or do you think they will leave all the piano pieces to Chuck? Charlie obviously could put in a word for him and Mick and Keith know how well the "Boogie for Stu"-sound was. Just wondering

The boss? So he's recording with Bruce Springsteen?

Bruce Springsteen is currently on tour

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Hope you are wrong HMS.

Edit: Stones versus Stones... That's no competition. That's A Winner All Around!!!

Win win baby.....

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Ben Waters posted this on his facebook page yesterday: "On the train to London for an extremely exciting recording session!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Asked if he could provide any more details he later posted "i dont think i am allowed to say. i will ask the boss later".

It's not June yet, but any chance that this might involve the Stones record? Or do you think they will leave all the piano pieces to Chuck? Charlie obviously could put in a word for him and Mick and Keith know how well the "Boogie for Stu"-sound was. Just wondering

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I wouldn't be surprised if they did finish off some unreleased songs, Rocky. I thought I'd run into Don the other night at a family oriented gig but it didn't happen. Regardless, I would guess my sister's friend who serves as consultant on Stones and KR projects will have some info soon.

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You KNOW Don Was ...? That's fantastic!! (Dude is the best ..and the man in that side of the industry). I'd give almost anything to meet the guy. He was the one who actually inspired me to go away to audio recording school ... no kidding (true story).

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I wouldn't be surprised if they did finish off some unreleased songs, Rocky. I thought I'd run into Don the other night at a family oriented gig but it didn't happen. Regardless, I would guess my sister's friend who serves as consultant on Stones and KR projects will have some info soon.

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I wouldn't be surprised if they did finish off some unreleased songs, Rocky. I thought I'd run into Don the other night at a family oriented gig but it didn't happen. Regardless, I would guess my sister's friend who serves as consultant on Stones and KR projects will have some info soon.

Thanks as always, Teddy. Looking forward to whatever you or anyone else is able to share.

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I wouldn't be surprised if they did finish off some unreleased songs, Rocky. I thought I'd run into Don the other night at a family oriented gig but it didn't happen. Regardless, I would guess my sister's friend who serves as consultant on Stones and KR projects will have some info soon.

Thanks as always, Teddy. Looking forward to whatever you or anyone else is able to share.

Same here, thank you as always Teddy.

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I wouldn't be surprised if they did finish off some unreleased songs, Rocky. I thought I'd run into Don the other night at a family oriented gig but it didn't happen. Regardless, I would guess my sister's friend who serves as consultant on Stones and KR projects will have some info soon.

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You KNOW Don Was ...? That's fantastic!! (Dude is the best ..and the man in that side of the industry). I'd give almost anything to meet the guy. He was the one who actually inspired me to go away to audio recording school ... no kidding (true story).

I know exactly where Don Was is going to be this weekend. If I can make it, I'll ask him.

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I wouldn't be surprised if they did finish off some unreleased songs, Rocky. I thought I'd run into Don the other night at a family oriented gig but it didn't happen. Regardless, I would guess my sister's friend who serves as consultant on Stones and KR projects will have some info soon.

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You KNOW Don Was ...? That's fantastic!! (Dude is the best ..and the man in that side of the industry). I'd give almost anything to meet the guy. He was the one who actually inspired me to go away to audio recording school ... no kidding (true story).

I know exactly where Don Was is going to be this weekend. If I can make it, I'll ask him.

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I wouldn't be surprised if they did finish off some unreleased songs, Rocky. I thought I'd run into Don the other night at a family oriented gig but it didn't happen. Regardless, I would guess my sister's friend who serves as consultant on Stones and KR projects will have some info soon.

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You KNOW Don Was ...? That's fantastic!! (Dude is the best ..and the man in that side of the industry). I'd give almost anything to meet the guy. He was the one who actually inspired me to go away to audio recording school ... no kidding (true story).

I know exactly where Don Was is going to be this weekend. If I can make it, I'll ask him.

He's playing with Bob Thiele and Katey Sagal, I think? Muttchella one of them called it? All dear old friends of mine. Unfortunately, I'm going to be away this weekend.

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I wouldn't be surprised if they did finish off some unreleased songs, Rocky. I thought I'd run into Don the other night at a family oriented gig but it didn't happen. Regardless, I would guess my sister's friend who serves as consultant on Stones and KR projects will have some info soon.

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You KNOW Don Was ...? That's fantastic!! (Dude is the best ..and the man in that side of the industry). I'd give almost anything to meet the guy. He was the one who actually inspired me to go away to audio recording school ... no kidding (true story).

I know exactly where Don Was is going to be this weekend. If I can make it, I'll ask him.

He's playing with Bob Thiele and Katey Sagal, I think? Muttchella one of them called it? All dear old friends of mine. Unfortunately, I'm going to be away this weekend.

He's not performing. I know how to get in touch with him. We met up at the Stones show in 2013. Anything you want me to ask him?

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I wouldn't be surprised if they did finish off some unreleased songs, Rocky. I thought I'd run into Don the other night at a family oriented gig but it didn't happen. Regardless, I would guess my sister's friend who serves as consultant on Stones and KR projects will have some info soon.

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You KNOW Don Was ...? That's fantastic!! (Dude is the best ..and the man in that side of the industry). I'd give almost anything to meet the guy. He was the one who actually inspired me to go away to audio recording school ... no kidding (true story).

I know exactly where Don Was is going to be this weekend. If I can make it, I'll ask him.

He's playing with Bob Thiele and Katey Sagal, I think? Muttchella one of them called it? All dear old friends of mine. Unfortunately, I'm going to be away this weekend.

He's not performing. I know how to get in touch with him. We met up at the Stones show in 2013. Anything you want me to ask him?

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I wouldn't be surprised if they did finish off some unreleased songs, Rocky. I thought I'd run into Don the other night at a family oriented gig but it didn't happen. Regardless, I would guess my sister's friend who serves as consultant on Stones and KR projects will have some info soon.

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You KNOW Don Was ...? That's fantastic!! (Dude is the best ..and the man in that side of the industry). I'd give almost anything to meet the guy. He was the one who actually inspired me to go away to audio recording school ... no kidding (true story).

I know exactly where Don Was is going to be this weekend. If I can make it, I'll ask him.

He's playing with Bob Thiele and Katey Sagal, I think? Muttchella one of them called it? All dear old friends of mine. Unfortunately, I'm going to be away this weekend.

He's not performing. I know how to get in touch with him. We met up at the Stones show in 2013. Anything you want me to ask him?

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Hi Roller!! Tell him that we want 'High or Low' (BTB sessions) and 'You got it made' (VL sessions).

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Hi Roller!! Tell him that we want 'High or Low' (BTB sessions) and 'You got it made' (VL sessions).

and Because from the 2002 sessions.
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Hi Roller!! Tell him that we want 'High or Low' (BTB sessions) and 'You got it made' (VL sessions).

and Because from the 2002 sessions.
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You're asking for trouble...

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Didn't Ben Waters play on the 3 day session in Dec 2011. None of the Stones back line were there. Bill played bass,so Ben on a current session wouldn't too much of a surprise.His style is more boogie woogie than plinkity plonk.More like Stu, bring it on :-)

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No matter what everyone wants they will do as they please do as they please and rightly so as it comes from the truth whatever that may be so I will save my breath and not try to tame that beast by dictating to artist what they must do...I learned to step back