Musically "Ya-Ya's" is the band at its sexiest. The slower tempos are so controlled, delicious, confident. When the band struck those slower opening chords of JJF the audience gasped. The band required the audience to come to them, rather than playing to the audience. You have definitive version #1 of LIV (L&G version being #2). SFTD is one of the great live performanances
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The GS from that show (Philly 7/21, 1st) is indeed a classic. I think Taylor's 9/8/73, 1st, YCAGWYW solo is longer and is my bet for his longest on stage.
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The harder question is to try and find a poor version during '72 - '73. My personal fav is Wembley Sept. 8, 1973, 1st. No sax solo. Probably Taylor's longest on stage solo with the band all to Jagger's delight. Jagger is particularly supportive and encouraging of Taylor's playing throughout this show. He always was, but this show is notable. Taylor's tone and v
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Worst Stones cover? To steal a line from a friend: "YCAGWYW on LYL."
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The Fall '02 (Oct & Nov) Bob tour was interesting for a number of reasons. Bob put down his guitars in favor of playing piano. It was the last swing for guitarist Charlie Sexton, who along with Larry Campbell formed a potent combo. And Bob played a number of covers which are mentioned above. Brown Sugar did smoke. The mentioned guitar players had no problem making the song move. Bu
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Keith played stage left (on Jagger's right) at the Vancouver '72 concert. I always assumed singing Happy on opening night had something to do with it. I further assume they decided it was easier for him from the right side and back he went for the rest of the tour.
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