Quotebv I hear about some dates in USA June and July, so unless there are some late changes, it seems like there will be a tour this summer.
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North America. And places they haven’t played in a while or have never played before.
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Heartbreaking. RIP to one of the greats of all time!
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QuoteMathijs Quotestevecardi Mathijs I agree, Mathijs. Comparing the studio version of “Brown Sugar” with the live one from Altamont is telling. That’s the one live version I’ve ever heard where Keith came closest to nailing his tone from the studio version. And Keith played his backup (early production version) of the DA at that show for “Brown Sugar.” So yes, my guess is that Keith’s mai
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QuoteAntoineParis Quotepftw04 I personally feel that ROLLING STONES will not be touring next year. As Mick Jagger will be turning 80. And I cannot think or imagine that Mick Jagger will be dancing around the stage at 80. That will be too much to ask from the front man.Also Keith Richards will be 79. So considering there age I feel 2022 maybe there last. They will tour but only in Europe (June
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QuoteMathijs QuoteFP Quoteexilestones In The Studio: Recording The Rolling Stones “Brown Sugar” Sessions November 21, 2020 Bruce Borgerson Reconstructing the night that produced a rock song for the ages... full article It's interesting how Jimmy Johnson talks about Richards and Taylor's amp micing and positioning. I love how Keith has to have his amp enclosed in a booth wi
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QuoteRokyfan QuoteHairball QuoteNikkei QuoteHairball Well, if nothing else this has turned in to a nice comedy thread. Only 17 songs....can't be true........... why shouldn't it be. if they can get away with these prices they can get away with anything well, yeah...I was just thinking out loud and was a train of thought...it's bittersweet being the last show of the tour...
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QuoteRockman Some shots kinda give off an Altamont vibe ... Holy crap, they do!
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Nothing like that first time you see the Stones in person. For me, it was when I saw the first Foxboro show on the B2B tour. Was a sophomore in high school and had become a die hard fan the year before. Can’t really say I have one favorite. I think the one I enjoyed the most was opening night of the Licks tour in Boston at the Fleet Center. And that is because I got to hear a ton of ratites I
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I was recently listening to the Paris, Lyon, Knebworth and El Mocambo shows from 1976-1977. They got me to thinking: as much as I love Wayne Perkins and Harvey Mandel’s work on B&B, I wonder why Mick and Keith didn’t let Ronnie replace their parts on “Hot Stuff,” “Hand of Fate,” and “Fool to Cry.” Ronnies playing on those songs from 1976-1977 show he was more than capable of adding something
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Quoteexilestones The Atlanta show did indeed have fantastic versions of "Just My Imagination" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want."
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Probably gonna play it safe tonight: JJF, SMU, BS. Maybe HTW. Would be nice if they opened with SFM. That’s been one of my favorite choices for opener since I saw the first night of the Licks tour. (Well actually, since I first got Stripped.) LSTNT seems like a weird choice for opening. Too pop and obvious. But I doubt it’ll be anything off beat or unexpected. And if it is, my guess it
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Quoteloog droog Sticky Fingers (with an actual zipper) and the original die-cut cover of Some Girls with pics of Lucy, etc., before it was "under construction" are standouts from a conceptual standpoint. Exile on Main St. is also great and works well as a reflection of the the music inside. But I really like the covers with pictures of the Stones on them: Through The Past Darkly ca
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Does anyone know why, out of all the aspects of his past life, Keith has felt the need to clarify the rumors and set the record straight that he used to have routine blood changes and transfusions on a regular basis? This man has been on the receiving end of some of the worst half-truths, rumors, exaggerations, accusations, and outright slander/libel I can think of (devil worship, human sacrif
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All in no particular order, except first one in worst. Great High Tides and Green Grass Black and Blue Some Girls Sticky Fingers (Spanish and Soviet versions) Hot Rocks Beggars Banquet (both toilet and rsvp) Let It Bleed Love You Live Get Yer Ya Yas Out Let It Bleed Stripped Voodoo Lounge Exile December's Children Made in the Shade Beast of Burden (original lion cov
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Charlie also really liked “Honky Tonk Women.” “Ventilator Blues” as well.
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QuoteRambler62 He also liked GOING TO A GO GO! Greetings NICE! I didn’t know that. That’s one of my favorite Stones covers.
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QuoteDandelionPowderman He said that Wild Horses on Stripped was just as good as the original. Thank you DandelionPowderman. I’d forgotten: he also liked that version as well. Keith too. The latter said the Stripped version is a great example of his vision of a more mature Stones.
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QuoteGivenToFly15 He said in this interview that he was particularly proud of the drums on the Stripped version of "Not Fade Away". He adds: "but it's difficult to say, because I never listen to the Stones albums again". QuoteQuelle est la partie de batterie dont vous êtes le plus fier ? Peut-être celle de Not fade away, sur l'album live Stripped. Mais c'e
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I learned something today!
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Three-way tie between Sympathy for the Devil, Get off Of My Cloud, and Honky Tonk Women. After that in no particular order: Slave Paint It Black Flip The Switch Lies Dance, Part I Neighbors Rick and a Hard Place Mixed Emotions Jigsaw Puzzle Under My Thumb Ain’t Too Proud To Beg Love Is Strong Dangerous Beauty Gunface Driving Too Fast Brand New Car Mean Disposition Too
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QuoteNICOS I remember that he liked SFTD..............can't remember when this was Well, given how iconic that drum intro and samba beat has become, I’d be pretty proud of it if I was the drummer on that song, to say nothing of wanting to perform it every chance I got!
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QuoteTaylor1 I love Bridges and Voodoo.I think they are very underrated albums. His drumming was always great no matter the strength of the song or the bands playing Steel Wheels is my favorite of the modern Stones albums, and one of my desert island choices. That said, there’s no getting around it: VL and B2B have some of Charlie Watts’ finest work. Not only as a Rolling Stone, but as a pro
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QuoteTheBlockbuster "Stripped" was one of his favourite albums. That’s right! Charlie even went as far as to say he liked the re-recorded version of “Not Fade Away” on Stripped better than he liked the Stones’ original cover version on ENHM.
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I know right?! Actually, when B2B came out, Charlie gave an interview where he had a lot of positive words for the material. He liked “Gunface,” “Saint of Me,” “How Can I Stop?” and even “Anybody Seen My Baby?” I like “Gunface” too. That and “Low Down” are fantastic grove tracks in the classic Stones drums/guitar riff type of way.
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Believe it or not, Charlie really liked “Gunface” from B2B.
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Thanks for all the replies everyone. I def appreciate it. My main idea for a VL deluxe release was the quality of the demos and b-sides: I always feel they are worthy of an official release. I also think some of the demos like “Anything For You” are perfect examples of songs Mick and Keith could go back to and finish a-la a second Tattoo You. Likewise, the studio version of “You Got Me Rocking” j
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When I first thought of this topic a few days ago, my argument for making VL the next deluxe release were the obvious ones: “Jump On Top Of Me,” “I’m Gonna Drive,” “The Storm,” “So Young,” “Middle of the Sea,” “Possesses Me,” “Anything For You,” “Make It Now,” “Zip Mouth Angel,” “You Got It Made,” “Ivy League,” “Honest Man,” “Monsoon Rangoon,” “My Love Is My Love,” the Bob Clearmountain mix of “O
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Can't pick just ten. Here are my personal favorites in no particular order: Sympathy for The Devil Paint It Black (studio and live versions) Honky Tonk Women Moon Is Up Suck on the Jugular Love Is Strong Rock and A Hard Place Neighbors Rip This Joint Flip The Switch Hang Fire Let's Spend The Night Together Get Off Of My Cloud When The Whip Comes Down Let Me Go (both stu
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I never thought the day would come where I'd feel this way, but as I wrote in another post last night, I obviously don't want the Stones to end, but I can't handle the thought of seeing another drummer in Charlie's spot. Not at this point. It's just different than when Bill left in 1993 and they replaced him with Darryl: Charlie had another 28 years since then, and he
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