Writing the lyrics isn't the same as writing the songs.
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Although I don't particularly care for the 'whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa' part in the chorus, I do like Ghost Town, but nowhere near as much as I do like Angry.
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Quotepeoplewitheyes I didn't say it's hard to make a 7-min song, I said it's hard to make a long song worth listening to! I'm not sure the Stones have many 7-min songs in their oeuvre (excluding live, obvs) A somewhat belated reply: my point was that if you can make a good 5 min song, you can turn that good song into a 7 min song as well without changing so much that it w
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QuoteMisterDDDD Somehow missed this.. "The alternate titles for the album were “Hit and Run” and “Smash and Grab,” Richards said. Decent alternatives, but glad they went with Hackney Diamonds, much better imo. At least they're consistent about their tentative titles: if I recall correctly, Dirty Work was made under the working title of Blood and Guts.
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QuoteHardRiffin Quotepeoplewitheyes Thanks Cristiano and BBJ! Am I the only one nervous at the 7 min running time (and terrible title) of Sweet Sounds of Heaven? Hahaha, nothing like forming an opinion before even hearing it, but it takes a hell of a song (pun intended) to make me want to listen for 7 mins... The risk is very high! Either it will be a great ballad, an epic ride...or a melanc
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QuoteTIRED QuoteBFR I can’t believe how many people are scandalized by this video on a Rolling Stones fan forum The Stones are known for being overtly sexual in every way from their lyrics, to Mick’s on stage wardrobe and dance moves (to say nothing of his numerous sexual dalliances!!!), to the long line of women who have danced on stage and in their videos…everything about them is sexy! Hell, t
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QuoteDandelionPowderman Quotesteenhorst the only good things are the video clips from 1972 and 1973 What's wrong with the clips from 1974 to 2023? That must have been ironically meant, right? I know a Stones fan who doesn't like anything they did after 1963
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Right, during their best era virtually every song was credited to Jimmy Miller...
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I did register but haven't received any e-mail from Universal (yet). Maybe only the first so-many fans get sent anything. Oh and Keith has sung on at least three or four decent songs on Stones albums since the late 60s (sarcasm) . ---ut oh! Just when I posted this, I DID receive an e-mail. "Any Questions?"---
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QuoteTopi QuoteSomeGuy Has anyone actually both registered and confirmed yet? I'm always a bit careful with e-mails like that. Chances are the Stones and Universal already have your e-mail address anyway. Are you a member of their existing mailing lists by any chance? No I'm not. I'm sure it's ok but you never know, phishing and scamming and stuff and all, you know.
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Has anyone actually both registered and confirmed yet? I'm always a bit careful with e-mails like that.
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A wonderful extra studio song from a very good live album that was totally ignored at the time.
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QuoteBjorn You are not alone, Rod. Not at all.
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QuoteDandelionPowderman Quotebitusa2012 QuoteGasLightStreet Let's put that into math: 20 is a bit precise, because in 2012 there was Doom And Gloom and Don't Stop. OK so let's say from 2013 onward: BLUE AND LONESOME in 2016 (barely). Living In A Ghost Town in 2019. Aside from the reissues and solo material, yeah, that's hardly anything - but given how they are
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I don't think Dolly Parton intended this album to be taken that seriously, folks...
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Quotetreaclefingers QuoteGasLightStreet Personally I find it would be extremely respectful if Ringo drummed on a new Stones track. Yes, quite an homage. I fully agree. On the release of the album: what might happen is, the release of that last filmed show on the 2021 tour, instead of the album. And to carry this negative thought further, it could be for the Xmas sales...
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QuoteDandelionPowderman QuoteSomeGuy QuoteDandelionPowderman The Rolling Stones Mobile Studio? Right. Do we have any idea of the equipment that was used on ABB? I said it in jest, but I believe Mick said something about laptops. They probably had the best equipment possible regarding mics etc, though. Alrighty
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QuoteDandelionPowderman The Rolling Stones Mobile Studio? Right. Do we have any idea of the equipment that was used on ABB?
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Quotebitusa2012 I really REALLY like ABB. I love Under the Radar and Wanna go Home. They should have both been ON the album main. Could have replaced She saw me Coming and Look What the Cat Dragged in. I agree. No more dressing up mediocre or bad songs with glitzy production. I think it is the best of the four albums made '89-'05. It's a bit like, substance with no polish or poli
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QuoteDan QuoteVoodooLounge13 I didn’t know it was Matt Clifford doing the introduction. I thoroughly enjoy it as well. It’s one of the best things to ever hear!!! He does it with Mick's mic then hands it off to him I didn't know that either. However unimportant this detail is, I'd say, why not skip that introduction anyway, it's not like the audience are unaware of which b
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QuoteGasLightStreet QuoteSomeGuy Quotelem motlow The good thing to me is they knew when to stop and hopefully did an autopsy on the last few records. Mick had clearly lost his fckng mind at some point. He actually said “ it can’t be that hard playing bass in The Rolling Stones” when Bill left.I thought he was joking but he PLAYED BASS on about five songs! In his defense he thought what was rel
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Quotelem motlow The good thing to me is they knew when to stop and hopefully did an autopsy on the last few records. Mick had clearly lost his fckng mind at some point. He actually said “ it can’t be that hard playing bass in The Rolling Stones” when Bill left.I thought he was joking but he PLAYED BASS on about five songs! In his defense he thought what was released as Bigger Bang ( that sound
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Quotelem motlow In Ronnie Woods book he describes a meeting he had with Peter Grant, Bonzo , Robert and John Paul where they asked him if he was interested in maybe replacing Page. I’ve often wondered if he dreamt this or if they were playing a joke on him or what. Nobody loves Ronnie more than I do but can you imagine that awkward moment at rehearsal- “Ok, let’s start with The Song Remains Th
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Quotespikenyc New video posted by Jimmy Page. Beautiful! This, I think, would have made Houses a better album.
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QuoteDGA35 QuoteSomeGuy QuoteBjorn What is it that you don´t understand, mr Redhotcarpet? Is there someone hiding and playing Keith´s parts? Follow his moves? How? From where? Jesus. You dont trust your own eyes and ears? You are certainly not a musician, I can tell you that. Spam de luxe, my friend. I would say that that clip shows exactly how Keith IS playing what you hear. Also, I fin
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Quotegotdablouse QuoteCaptainCorella QuoteRollin92 I reckon Joyce Smyth has a lot to do with Wyman being airbrushed out of the band’s history. Most improbable. Yes, why would she care ? There's nothing controversial about Bill is there ? Would he be asking for money ? He's still got a stake/say in the release of material going back to his time. What was he airbrushed out of exactly
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QuoteBjorn What is it that you don´t understand, mr Redhotcarpet? Is there someone hiding and playing Keith´s parts? Follow his moves? How? From where? Jesus. You dont trust your own eyes and ears? You are certainly not a musician, I can tell you that. Spam de luxe, my friend. I would say that that clip shows exactly how Keith IS playing what you hear. Also, I find it hard to believe tha
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When this song was released as a single, a few weeks before the album, I thought wow! a great album to be looking forward to. But alas, the album was a total deception. The single, great!
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QuoteDGA35 QuoteSomeGuy Judas Priest, Amsterdam, Feb 14 1981, with Saxon as opening act. That would have been a great double bill to see! Priest on their Point of Entry tour and Saxon touring for Denim and Leather album. Saw Priest in 82 in Vancouver on the Screaming For Vengeance tour and Saxon in 83 when they opened for Iron Maiden. Actually it was still Saxon's Strong Arm Of The Law
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