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There is an interesting contrast between the private nature of Jagger's lyrics and his refusal to talk about anything private in other media.
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It's not. It's about one of Jagger's many love affairs, God knows which.
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To me it's the riffs that still defines them. That makes it worthwhile. The essence.Their ability to make instant hits seems to have vanished though over the years. Which is a shame because hits are important for any artist. Just some random thoughts... Which are yours?
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My favorite Stones track since a Bigger Bang is Scarlet though. Even though it's a reissue from the 70s...
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How much does the artist or/and record company earn per Spotify spin? I imagine one billion listenings would add up to something...
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Quotepeoplewitheyes Who is Ove Tingvall, and what insider info does she have? I don't disagree, mind. In order to keep up momentum they will almost certainly tease another track between now and Oct 20 He is the number one Swedish stones fan since 1965. I don't know how much of an insider he is these days though (he's about the same age as the band).
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Yep, Eddie. The lyrics is also a non contest - Ghost Town by margin. A tip to Sir Michael: if you have a harem of women and children with four of them some of them is going to be angry with you at any given time. No need to write songs about it. Especially for a chap who wants to protect his private life.
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Angry. No contest.
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QuoteIrix 'Angry' lyrics also on . Is it about Luciana Gimenez Morad ( Jagger's Brazilian lover and mother to one of his children)? The Brazil mentioning seems to incline that. Jagger would never answer that question though. Meaningsless lyrics of course for everyone except himself. And why the creole language (why you angry with me...)?
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Whether the video is tacky or not is of little importance - it's just a marketing tool, soon to be forgotten. The main thing is the song and the album of course. They actually play it on mainstream radio now. My initial take on it remains: The riffs and choruses are great; Jagger's barking singing style annoys me but overall a good effort. It may stream in billions I still wouldn'
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The video? I don't think Sir Michael puts that much into it nowadays. It's just a marketing tool. He just picks the producer of it...and okays the final result. The retrospective parts with billboards is clever work I think. The girl and the red Mercedes 70s SL cabriolet are standard, somewhat worn, attributes I guess.
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Okay, gave it a spin. Firstly what I don't like: It takes 45 seconds before the song grows on you - that is not a good recipe for a first single if you want it to have hit potential. I don't like Jagger's aggressive singing style in the beginning of the song either. Secondly, what I like: I like the guitars, the riffs and how the song grows on you after a weak start. Mark? 3.5 out
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Imagine a new Stones album after all this time and when the founders are in their eighties. I must admit my first feeling is that of melancholy though. That more than anything else.
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QuoteValeswood Didn't James used to post on this board years ago? RIP James Yes, he did. I remember chatting with him about Stones' stage design. He had a great sense of humour and was very down to earth. Rest in peace.
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Same here, but that age will be moved forward to 64 soon.
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They have changed the retirement age here in Sweden. Right now it's 65 but when I'm due it will be 67. How is it in your country?
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That's a Sören kierkegaard quote: "“Life can only be understood by looking backward; but it must be lived looking forward” — Soren Kierkegaard (1813–1855).
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I wonder who is going to take over the brand when the band is gone? I'm sure they will continue to release vault recordings, re-releases and best of albums (and other stuff) for a long time after that. But I'm sure Sir Michael already has planned the handover. The brand is a virtual gold mine.
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Okay, keeping up with it then. At his age that is an accomplishment in itself. And I don't mean being a celebrity, I mean the celebrity lifestyle.
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I guess Leo was invited to Sir Michael's birthday and now has returned the favor. Celebrities hanging out with other celebrities and the glamour attributed to it with fashion models, yachts and everything else is not a novelty. ...I'll change my mind. There is one novelty about it: The fact that an 80 year old celebrity is still hanging on to it.
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I discovered The Band through Robbie's solo albums in the eighties (which were really good although Robbie's voice is not the strongest of voices). I learned that he was partially of indian descent also. He was a decent actor too and a very good story teller. I think he had a good life - may he rest in peace.
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QuoteKoen QuoteStoneage Glanced through the gossip mag: Seems to be the usual mix of young fashion models and older male celebrities. One thing I noticed though: Seems like Jagger's ankle problem is either gone or much better. You could diagnose that from glancing through a gossip mag? Yep, if you look at the pictures he's stepping on and off boats and climbing ladders. With some a
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Couldn't they just have settled with a plaque? Anyway, seems like the 1981 tour is the model for the statue.
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Glanced through the gossip mag: Seems to be the usual mix of young fashion models and older male celebrities. One thing I noticed though: Seems like Jagger's ankle problem is either gone or much better.
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When is the unofficial dateline for Christmas releases? October something?
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Even for a gossip magazine I must say that The Daily Mail is quite unflattering. They are not exactly piling up flatter on a platter, to quote a famous Jagger song...
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Poor completists who have to buy it...
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The Eddie Cochran cover for a starter was a nice surprise. Otherwise - I think the drums and the bass drenches every song. Very monotonous. I'm not a fan of the ballads either. The guitar work between Keith and Waddy is sometimes very good. Waddy is a very accomplished guitarist. Keith sometimes loses it when his solos goes on for to long.
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