Click on the Amazon link, there's a "look inside". The author is also a singer, and I discovered her, her music and her book when researching my own book ('Undercover: 500 Rolling Stones Cover Versions That You Must Hear!). Here's her version of 'Dance (Pt. 1)' which I included in my "500":
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Quoteangee Okay, shameless self-promotion--> I think y'all need a copy of my book on The Rolling Stones, through the eyes of the *fans.* Back some years ago I interviewed fans on their introduction to the band, their favorite band members and shows, fan gatherings, and meetings with individual Stones. Some of you are quoted in it: You Get What You Need: Stories of Fans of the Rolli
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I don't think anyone has mentioned his recent demise, but Kingsize Taylor and The Dominoes made some of the most exciting records of the Merseybeat era: Here's a rare clip from 'Ready, Steady, Go!': video:
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QuoteMelBelli The solos on “She’s the Boss.” So amazing. “Hard Woman” - it lasts just a few bars. But it immediately dazzles you. The licks he had in his back pocket as “Lonely at the Top” fades out. Probably one take. A smoke show. And then, later, “Throwaway”: his part on that song is so singular that it should’ve merited a co-write. It’s a song within a song. We won’t hear another like h
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Quoteemotionalbarbecue Ron Wood recommends in twitter this (fantastic) song. Footage survives of this being recorded:
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Quotewindmelody A great electric guitarist - RIP Jeff Beck. Just like Keith, Jeff was a great acoustic blues picker too.
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Quotedjgab Jeff adventured in so many genres, Blues, Rock, Jazz ... he was really unique and versatile. Maybe, his move was impressed me most was his collaboration with Stevie Wonder. Rest in Peace Jeff ! A fantastic Rockabilly player too!
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QuoteBig Al I’m curious as to what those outside the U.K. think of Hi Ho Silver Lining, Jeff’s fist solo release. The recording is somewhat of an anthem here and is still heard regularly. The problem is that, although so many know it, I would wager that a sizeable percentage couldn’t tell you the artist responsible. Many that do know it’s Jeff Beck, see him as a ‘One-Hit Wonder’ A shame, really,
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R.I.P. Jeff! Total shock.
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QuoteMathijs I really enjoy this thread, really great. Mathijs Ditto! I look forward to the book.
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QuoteJordyLicks96 QuotePaddy Could we Have one thread for the singles comparisons? It’s a cool idea if the OP is up for it. Just one thread and announce each week or whatever what singles are up for talking about. I originally did start this up as a new thread but it was then randomly placed here b/c it's Beatles related. As you asked the question, what is your opinion?
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QuoteTaylor1 QuoteCongratulations QuoteTaylor1 It is one of the greatest songs.With perfect vocals and instrumentation What is? Stoned?You’d have to be stoned to say that about Stoned.Please Please Me 'Stoned' is far more perfect to me (even when I'm sober). Again, that's why I'm on a RS forum...
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QuoteTaylor1 It is one of the greatest songs.With perfect vocals and instrumentation What is? Stoned?
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Fascinating! Never heard about that before.
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QuoteDoxaI guess the Beatles singles also had B-sides, but I don't know what they were. Probably sweet pop tunes, but no so catchy as the A-sides. This is The Beatles' 'Please Please Me' B-side: A nice enough song, but no 'Stoned'!
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QuoteHis Majesty Thanks for using my Brian Resource channel upload of the Arthur Haynes Show. A straight rip from the official DVD, available here: Actually I bought the "complete" box set a few years back. Surviving shows are taken from edited US TV copies (because of this, appearances by The Applejacks, The Fortunes, Paul & Barry Ryan, The Searchers, The Swinging Bl
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QuotetreaclefingersThat's a great pair of recordings, thanks for sharing that Congrats. It is the Stones' earliest surviving TV appearance.
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I've long argued that no-one had such a perfect run of UK singles as The Rolling Stones, from 'Come On' to 'Honky Tonk Women' (basically all their '60s Decca singles). The US single releases were a bit more variable, but they did include such gems as 'Mother's Little Helper', 'She's A Rainbow' and 'Street Fighting Man', none of
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QuoteDoxaFunnily, of all contributors in "I Wanna Be Your Man", and in relation to what will come in future, probably the least distinctive, and the least significant to the over-all sound, is Mick. Mick still sounds interestingly insecure and low-profile, like not at all in control of his performance, voice and role. - Doxa Do you think so? I've always thought that Mick sound
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QuoteBjorn Let Keith sing song numer five and eleven. So much they can do. Lots. Play one song they have never played before - every show. Wish they would give me a call. I have ideas! They could also let Ronnie sing a song, to give Mick a bit of a break.
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QuoteDoxaIt is an interesting footnote of history now, but still today Brian's striking slide part - introducing it to masses - is one of the most striking ones in recorded history. Special mention should also be given to Bill Wyman. His bass playing is more frantic - and more prominent - than pretty much anything else he ever recorded.
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QuoteLeonidP QuoteTaylor1 Oh my God.Please Please Me is one of the greatest songs ever with some of the greatest vocals. I Wanna be Your Man is crap Wow, amongst the greatest songs? Seems quite an exaggeration, it's not even one of the Beatles greatest songs. And I Wanna Be Your Man is a decent tune, adequate for the Stones in that time period, but far from great. That being said, Plea
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QuoteIrix QuoteCongratulations If the comparison was between 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand' and 'I Wanna Be Your Man' It was more about the meaning behind the lyrics - not about the sound of the song. Same here. Someone wanted to be "YOUR MAN" is far more suggestive than merely wanting to hold a woman's hand... I love the overall sound of 'I Want To Ho
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Incidentally, I'm not Beatle-bashing. I'm a big fan, and if the comparison was between (say) The Beatles and The Dave Clark Five, then The Beatles would sometimes win. But almost any comparison with the Stones highlights just how great OUR band were/are (give me TSMR over Pepper any day!). That's why I'm on a RS forum, and not a Beatles forum.
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QuoteIrix The Beatles: "I wanna hold your hand" The Rolling Stones: "Let's spend the night together" If the comparison was between 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand' and 'I Wanna Be Your Man' (more fair, as they were released around the same time), then the Stones still come off sounding far more dangerous! Post-Pepper is where The Beatles' sin
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Quotewalkingthedog This is the classic book on the Stones : My first Stones book!
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Again, flip the records over... The Beatles: "I love you, 'cause you tell me things I want to know..." The Rolling Stones: "Stoned, outta my mind!"
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Quotebluenote QuoteCongratulations You missed a really good one, in my completely biased opinion... Thanks! I understand your bias Besides the very nice work and dedication, the song covers are not my biggest interest. Sorry for that, not trying to diminish the effort you put in! No problem! I realise it isn't for everyone.
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Another very worthy one:
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