It's so much more exciting to hear the opening notes to Sway, then to hear Mick say "We're going to play Sway now".

Does anyone else feel this way.

Not to nitpick. I obviously love the band or I wouldn't be here. Just an observation.

For the same reason he says "here we go now" before the bridge or chorus in a lot of songs - to cue the musicians as to what they are supposed to be playing next.

because he does not know what else to say . jeroen

To clue in the clueless, most likely.

It could be worse, I have several Black Sabbath bootlegs where Ozzy introduces every single song with "Here's a song called..." Ugh.

Because there are less than 5% fans and more than 95% "tourists" at a concert. And they would never know.

no - it's not a cue to the band - they all know the set - hell everybody in the first few rows can read it on the plexiglass. it's only said for numbers Mick either thinks the crowd won't recognize on its own or for which he feels a special need to prime the crowd....

Personally I like to hear the musicians talk a lot during shows whether it be introducing a song or saying whatever they like. It adds more personality and indivuality to shows (something that bootleg fans should like), creates a greater connection to the audience and makes a band more than just a live jukebox.

Mick has said some humorous lines at shows I've been to which added to my enjoyment of the shows, so I like to hear him talk even if it is just to introduce a song.

Well said StonesTod. I think you're absolutely right.

no, I think by saying it out loud it's a way for Mick to get himself into focussing on what he's got to do next.

He'll know what song, but it's a case of getting in the zone, so that he'll give his usual 110% in every number.

you gotta love the guy.

barking up the wrong tree, paul.... ;-)

and, Halup - I agree with your post, which is why I particularly enjoy Dylan in concert ;-)

very lame on micks part imo

Apparantly in the 1960's, Charlie used to go up front of stage and say, "Nah we're gonna do Satisfaction", then go back to the drums.
Now that is an introduction.

I think Mick does that a lot mainly because at that moment in between songs, he is usually reading the title of the next song off the screen on the teleprompter. It's just habit.

turd Wrote:
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> Apparantly in the 1960's, Charlie used to go up
> front of stage and say, "Nah we're gonna do
> Satisfaction", then go back to the drums.
> Now that is an introduction.


wasn't that "Little Red rooster"?

Charlie introduces the 3rd song in the set, I'm Alright. Pretty funny to watch.

On a side note, its interesting to see how the stage presence/behavior of Mick, Keith, Charlie and Bill barely changed over the years. Also, interesting to see the Stones operating as a one-guitar band for a little bit.

Mick does it so he can drop into his stand up comedy
act....Errrr which album is dis one from...eeerrr I fink it's from Beggars...



ROCKMAN

Great clip hadn't seen this one - thanks.
Charlies intro stole the show - I guess he introduced loads of songs over the years.....
Amazing to see Brian and his harp playing.

How do you suppose Mick would introduce Star Star?

Star Star....

Now we gunna do a dirty lil rockin' one all about
some New York Pussy girl...it's from way back before
half yoooos were born...It's on eeerrr what album is it Sticky Fingers I fink...Chuck...Goats Head sooop that's it...



ROCKMAN

Re Slick's comment "Very lame on Mick's part" -- Couldn't agree more.

When is that dumb lead singer for The Rolling Stones ever gonna get it together?

What would the band do without all these posts to guide and direct them?

I mean, like if they want to finally be successful they're gonna have to listen.

... its simply engaging to introduce a song, chit chat,, say anything while being onstage....

in fact he tends to introduce much more songs now than he used to in the past as he tends to say "thank you" after almost every number (while I think we shoukd thank them

it fills a few seconds while keith and ronnie get kitted, its fairly standard for most any band to announce at least a few of their songs-- and its always nice to thank 60,000 screaming fans

OLDKR

Doesn't bother me at all, hardly " lame" just a way of connecting with the audience! Nothing pisses me off more than a band that NEVER talks to the audience.

Debra Wrote:
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> Doesn't bother me at all, hardly " lame" just a
> way of connecting with the audience! Nothing
> pisses me off more than a band that NEVER talks to
> the audience.

You must be a HUGE Dylan fan, then. How many words has he said to the audience in the last decade? Less then ten, I'm betting.

It doesn't bother me. Why is it lame? I mean he's been doing it forever.

Edith Grove Wrote:
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> How do you suppose Mick would introduce Star Star?
now THAT intro on "the stars in the sky they never lie" was great!

It's an old English music hall tradition to announce the songs and then a thank you after each one. Not that Americans or other cultures don't do it and in a variety of different genres, but it dates back to when they first started and their deep rooted English influences.

Rod Stewart and Tina Turner do a lot of intro talking too.

At least now a days Mick can remember stuff.....1976 Country Honk- he asked Ronnie if he played on that!!!!

don't give me that ole one two, one two three four

mick intros up to 1982 = attitude
mick intros 1989-present = tame and lame