Re: ABB songs ignored by the Stones....
Date: November 7, 2005 21:53
Meise Wrote:
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> I don't know what all the pessimists on this board
> feel.
> How many songs off Steel Wheels were played in
> 1989/90? Just Four/Five (excl. Continental Drift
> as Intro): Mixed Emotions, Sad Sad Sad, Rock And A
> Hard Place and Can't Be Seen.
Terrifying got several airings too
In 1990 they added
> Almost Hear You Sigh.
>
> During the entire(!) Voodoo Lounge Tour it were
> seven off the album.
excellent, wasnt it? Having the balls to promote your new record. Wonderful. But then a Stones audience in 1994 (and 1997) had a higher percentage of actual 'fans' in attendance
>
> During Bridges to Babylon Tour six, I think.
>
> Now they have played Rough Justice, Oh No Not You
> Again, Infamy, Back Of My Hand and Rain Fall Down.
> That's okay for me.
how many of them on the same night, though? usually three, occasionally four.
>
> You all wish songs such as Sway, Winter, Faraway
> Eyes etc. They're not on ABB!!!
I dont think anyone has argued that they should play JUST ABB + a few hits.
>
> In my opinion, the Stones provide a nice mix of
> new songs, older tunes and greatest hits. What's
> wrong with that?
new songs - usually 3. Greatest hits (aka warhorses) - about 10-12
The definition of 'older tunes' is a bit vague. Generally they've been songs that have been played frequently on recent tours.
>
> Some people never get satisfaction.
yes we have. Loads of times. Thats part of the problem. When you experience and appreciate greatness its natural to expect such high standards to be maintained.
Would you
> prefer another 1978 Tour, when the entire Some
> Girls album was played?
are you kidding? Of course we would!!! I'd personally settle for about 5 anyway (with others being rotated) and some 'fresh' older songs at the expense of some of the warhorses (which could also be rotated). Its not that outrageous, really.