This is a gem. May be a simple oldie but beautiful indeed! It has to be played someday. Hopefully in a stripped 2 environment on barstools. Anybody else love this overlooked neglected jewel. Many nonfans that hear it say its boring and nothing special. I feel like whacking them for those comments! MEZ



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2006-07-28 18:59 by James Lynn.

Its a lovely song. Theres a very moving moment in 25x5 when they play it over the news footage of Brian Jones' funeral and I've always associated it with that ever since

Gazza yes I remember that poignent moment. Is that how you spell that big word? But really perfect choice of song to play with that footage. Would be nice to hear it in an unplugged intimate theater setting eh? MEZ



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2006-07-28 19:05 by James Lynn.

I like this one too. Like you said: simple...oldie...beautiful. I think this is one of those that Mick throws into the "ancient," not-relevant-anymore category: much like "She Smiled Sweetly" (which was played only once on Licks) in that they are both simple, but delightful little ballads.

Great song,off course it Reminds everyone of Brian.I love it the most when I'm listening to Decembers Children all the way through.Very english pop ,It would be a miracle if Mick even thinks of this song...

I think its just a real sad and good song...nice sixties feel to it!!!

You are right southbound train. I had forgotton they played that once. It sounded great. I'm actually shocked they played it that once esp ,since Mick stated more than once, he thinks most of between buttons stinks. Who persuaded Mick to play She Smiled Sweetly (Chuck? Keith? Ronnie?). I wonder. Well, since they played that, there is always hope for Blue Turns To Grey. Actually I would of thought, if asked, what had more of a chance to be played? I would of bet heavily on Blue turns To Grey over She Smile Sweetly by a long shot. Guess we never do really know then do we? Someone shout to Chuck from the close seats for Blue Turns To Grey!!!! Maybe they'll play it just a once like Sweetly! MEZ

What show was She Smile Sweetly played? Heard about it but can't recall the show..

Not sure on show someone posted it appox 6 months ago. Sounded quite good. Still can't believe they actually played it. So un-Mick like to pick this button oldie this once. Someone must of persuaded him for some unknown reason!

Think its a good song. First heard it when I bought 'Stone Age'!!

>> What show was She Smiled Sweetly played? <<

roseland (september 30th 2002)
and yeah: Blue Turns to Grey is a beauty as well


"What do you want - what?!"
- Keith

It is a nice and underrated song, but I like the unreleased, poppier version better.

Re: Blue Turns To Grey
Posted by: James Lynn (IP Logged)
Date: July 28, 2006 19:39

>Not sure on show someone posted it appox 6 months ago. Sounded quite good. Still >can't believe they actually played it. So un-Mick like to pick this button oldie >this once. Someone must of persuaded him for some unknown reason!

It's because that director Wes Anderson used it in a recent movie, dusting it off and giving the song a more modern-day relevance. Mick even mentioned that before they played it that one time; he probably did so to help people remember the song, who saw the movie. Wes also used "2000 Man" in his 1996 "Bottle Rocket" movie and man what a treat it would be to hear that song; they should have played it on the b-stage during the '99 tour for reasons of timeliness.

The Royal Tennenbaums (sp?) was the film that resurrected the song, I believe

12X5 Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> It is a nice and underrated song, but I like the
> unreleased, poppier version better.

Where is that found?

cc Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Where is that found?

Necrophilia
BTW, I searched for pictures..."Necrophilia" at a search programme without filters...I won't do that again!!

cc Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> 12X5 Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > It is a nice and underrated song, but I like
> the
> > unreleased, poppier version better.
>
> Where is that found?

Here it is:


[www.yousendit.com]

thx so much guys... this was the original wyman version of "black box," right?

>> BTW, I searched for pictures..."Necrophilia" at a search programme without filters...I won't do that again!! <<

ohhh poor Erik - let me stroke your forehead :E
and thanks for the download, 12x5


"What do you want - what?!"
- Keith

Bless you, with Sssoul, that felt good.

Could be that the particular version is a little too fast? (listen to Mick's voice)
Just a thought.

James Lynn Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> This is a gem. May be a simple oldie but beautiful
> indeed! It has to be played someday. Hopefully in
> a stripped 2 environment on barstools. Anybody
> else love this overlooked neglected jewel. Many
> nonfans that hear it say its boring and nothing
> special. I feel like whacking them for those
> comments! MEZ

You are absolutely correct, this is an adorable song. A true gem and one that deserves an airing.

Yes, this is a gem indeed. Great lead playing by Brian with his Ric.

I've always loved that song and when I think of it, I usually think of " The Singer Not The Song" because when I was really young and had the album out, I played one tune after the other! Now THAT would be a moment in time- The Stones on the B Stage doing a little unplugged set with those 2 tunes and " She Smiled Sweetly!"Wed all pass out cold! Never gonna happen.

Debra Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> I've always loved that song and when I think of
> it, I usually think of " The Singer Not The Song"
> because when I was really young and had the album
> out, I played one tune after the other! Now THAT
> would be a moment in time- The Stones on the B
> Stage doing a little unplugged set with those 2
> tunes and " She Smiled Sweetly!"Wed all pass out
> cold! Never gonna happen.

That's yet another absolute gem ....... The Singer Not The Song