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My good guess is that they considered dropping Gimme Shelter when they moved it back to the first encore song in the setlist, making it open-ended and optional whether they would play it or not, depending on how they felt towards the end of the show. No wonder they consumed energy under the grueling heat.

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All through the show I had the impression that they had slowed the tempos down: I know dodgy stream connections can also sound like that, but maybe they did, and that left no time for GS?

Seems that way, and as was speculated now down to 18 songs...guess the HEAT really took it's toll.
But of all songs to not play during this abbreviated set, why Gimme Shelter which is one of their absolute greatest tunes of all time?
A bit disappointing for all the fans who were there and had to suffer through the heat who were hoping to hear the masterpiece.
Betting they can bounce back full force ahead for the massive Paris show this coming saturday ...fingers crossed.

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I was in PIT A. Ronnie looked great, and I have the pictures to prove it!

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A Show without Gimme Shelter is no Stones Show.Disappointing end for this tour to me.

I feel your pain, but on the bright side at least they played Happy and Midnight Rambler, along with many other classics...
Maybe they could have shortened Miss You instead which is annoyingly lengthy (or not play it at all), and nobody would have noticed.
Love that tune studio and live, but it's a bit monotonous with the bass solo, and the sing-along, etc., and goes on far too long these days.
Cut out all the unnecessary crap from Miss You, and they might have had enough energy and motivation left to play Gimme Shelter.
Hoping everyone in the band is feeling alright---seems a bit extreme to cut a song completely, but it was extremely hot so understandable I guess...

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Gimme shelter No.
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Mick sayd some words to Keith before Satisfaction and keith says yes with your head
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Lyon pictures and a report published now:

The Rolling Stones
Groupama Stadium
Lyon France
Tuesday July 19, 2022



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Yeah Ronnie didn't look particularly exhausted, I did find Mick looked rather "red" at the end, still full of energy mind you!

It was a good show, as good as Marseille 2018 I'd say and they're so much more relaxed than when they resumed operations in 2012! Keith is the best I've seen him since, hum...2002? Ronnie was off to a rough start as he messed up his first lines in SFM...for the most part his playing was ok fortunately. I'll never be a fan of his clowning that IMHO desacrates this great music to some extent but I suppose M&K are comfortable with that...

I love GS, best rock song ever to these ears, but I really can't stand Sasha's screaming/yodeling so I can't say I missed it.

The heat was brutal as expected and several people fainted in Pit A where it wasn't that tight so chances are there were more problems in GC and GA...At times the air was barely breathable and I'm 6'3 so lower down it must have been really tough. It didn't help that some people can't help themselves and smoke cigs or pot and it makes it worse for everyone. At times there was some welcome wind that cleared the air.

It was hard not to get a bit emotional at times, especially when they came out, HTF can these guys still be there and deliver like that? I suppose it's a win-win for us and them but still, hats off and thanks for making us feel like we were the first time we saw you.

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The highlight of evening for me was You Got The Silver.. and surprisingly Ghost Town really drew me in as well, surprising cuz it’s not a favorite of mine but I really dug it tonight

Too hot, too much cigarette smoke, people passing out around me and being carried off, smart to end the show when they did in my opinion.

But I saw many happy faces.

Hats off to alreadyoverme..... great photos !

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Just back to my Lyon hotel (a total ordeal, but I’ll save the details). I thought it was a GREAT show - even without GS. My Lucky Dips got me up in the boonies of 421, across from stage and up high, but could see screens fine. And they were LOUD. Like really loud, but sounded great! Out of Time - a 1st for me - loved it as did the whole crowd , and then DEad Flowers, and then f’in Angie! OMG. (Both 1sts for this tour I think?). Ghost Town was also really cool tonight. They were awesome.



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Good show specialy part II. Because of the heat it was sometimes a bit "lazy" guitar but it's normal. Munich and Brussels still the best shows i Seen this year... Can't wait for Paris!!!

After a disapointing Vienna... a fantastic show in Lyon!
Keith did good real solos on sympathy and satisfaction ! He was concentrated, not raising his hands every 3 seconds!
Ronnie was inspired too! Great on dead flowers angie ycagwyw MR and keith songs!
Mick was so powerful!!!singing, playing guitar and harmonica ! He was everywhere ! He looked so happy !
And the audience was so hot! We've been singing with fans from Montréal all concert long!
Fantastic evening ! I miss Brown sugar!
What a band!

i'm just throwing it out there is it possible that after they went back after jjf

that they where advised to end the show early because of people in the audience being overcome by the heat?

Evidently Mick was struggling a bit.

According to Bjornulf, before Start Me Up Mick signaled to Bernard for vocal assistance, and from then on Bernard did a lot of backup vocal overlapping. > (Lyon)
Some great pics from Bjornulf as always, but in the last one Mick does look a bit exhausted. Looking forward to more pics, reviews, etc. from those who were there.

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Mick noted this was the hottest show they’d ever played in France.
Stadium sound was superb - up there with Madrid for loudness and clarity - and well done to the staff spraying water bottles over the crowd.
HTW was mean
ghost Town - Mick really loved how Lyon joined in.
French crowd loved Angie
The only ‘curtailed’ vocals were in JJF imo - not a huge impact. Can understand Mick doing a quick #riskassessment ahead of the encore.
To perform that well in 100 degree heat - the most professional band in the world



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I can't imagine how they managed to perform in that heat. Extreme temperatures really take an increasing toll as you age. I'm in London, 20 years younger and struggling to do my largely sedentary job in 40 degree temps. Kudos to them and especially Mick, who bears the brunt of the physical hard lifting, but I hope they are sensible about the strains on their bodies.

Poor Mick. A true pro all the way. Hope they rest up and the next show is a little easier on them all.

On the other hand, Keith must love the heat. Must remind him of Jamaica.

When they went backstage before the encore, Mick said something to Keith that seemed to surprise him a bit (it seems Keith asked Mick to repeat it). My guess is that Mick said they were dropping Gimme Shelter.

Keith was LOUD!

Mick in trouble (desert trip like) or should be fine for paris?

Great hot show! Mick, Keith and Ronnie have survived with 100°F!
I shall be at Longchamp on Saturday.

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After a disapointing Vienna... a fantastic show in Lyon!

Are you sure you were there in Vienna? Been to their shows since 1976 all around the globe but Vienna 2022 was the best ever show for me.
But maybe it depends on what you're focusing. I don't care for bad solos and errors as we talk about the Stones. But the show and the vibe was pure magic in Wien. Sorry you couldn't enjoy.

So they didn't play Gimme Shelter. Let's see any of us put our socks on at 80!

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But maybe it depends on what you're focusing. I don't care for bad solos and errors as we talk about the Stones.

Totally right. I can't remember a Stones show in my life that had little no fck-ups and quirks. If the energy and overall vibe is just right it doesn't matter. Perfection is just not what a rock n roll show is about. If you wanna see perfection, go and see a Roger Waters show or anything else that is strictly planned and rehearsed.



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I don't know how you do it alreadyoverme, but thanks for the photos and the links, thanks to you we see the shows almost live!!

I set my tuner to French radio RTL and I heard not only a raving review of the gig but also tiny bits of the whole show from a pretty good audience source.

My guess is the journo who covered the event also got the permission to tape the whole concert (not just the first 3 numbers).

What will RTL do with the tape? A special "Stones event" broadcasted later this year?

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It was hard not to get a bit emotional at times, especially when they came out, HTF can these guys still be there and deliver like that?

Amen to that