Quotetriceratops Did Keith ever play slide on a recording? I can't think of any. I believe that Keith played all of the slide parts on the "Let It Bleed" album. And my choice for best slide player, with all due respect to Ronnie, is Taylor.
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Quotevarv QuoteSighunt Open letter to Mick Jagger: Mick, we know that you obviously run the show. This tour will more than likely be your swan song and we know that you want to go out on top. You are now in a very unique position to utilize the talents of Mick Taylor to make a lasting contribution to your legacy. Certainly, his addition to this tour has been significant on Midnight Rambler, bu
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They sound great. SO glad to hear Keith playing those sleazy, snake-y leads like he used to. His playing on 50 + Counting is the best since the Bridges tour, in my opinion. And credit where it's due, I think Ronnie has been damn strong as well.
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If nothing else, bring the man out for an encore song. I'd love to hear him on Brown Sugar or JJFLash one more time.
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Yeah that was definitely a solid performance - SO glad to see them finally do this one live. I was a little disappointed, however, to see Mick ditch the falsetto after only the first verse. I understand though, he might risk blowing his voice out.
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My choices: Let It Loose Mixed Emotions Too Much Blood (not a chance in hell but it would be fun - and Darryl would get down on it) How Can I Stop Crazy Mama Sleep Tonight Parachute Woman
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They may not be as outrageous as the New Jersey/London shows since those were more limited engagements featuring celebrity guests. I still imagine they'll be some level of outrageous though.
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My apologies if this has already been posted. Per the article it's official now.
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Quotesoulsurvivor1 Worse..Although, Darryl is a great bass player..Hes just not the same bass player...Bills choice of notes and patterns comes from admiring players from the 40s and 50s. Darryl is a great technical player that has done a great job playing bass for The Stones. But he is just not Bill Wyman. Together, Charlie & Bill have a sound that can not be duplicated or outshined. Wh
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I have Comcast internet, but no cable. I have a Roku device (for those familiar with those). Anyone know if I have an option to watch it on my television as opposed to my laptop? I just can't fathom paying $40 to watch it on a little computer, and my tv doesn't have a USB hook-up.
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Hey Tele, glad you could make the show and I hope Nashville treated you well. I very nearly went to this show with some friends went, but decided it better to save my money as I just moved into a new house. I was lucky enough to see Roger solo a couple of years ago at the Ryman and it was a great show.
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I have to say, just watch most of the footage of 05-07, and even some stuff from 02-03 indicating that was going into decline a bit - the worries WERE justified. That said, I am extremely happy to say I am siding with those that Keith has regained much of his concentration and skill. Watching the videos of the 2 London shows (especially the second), he's clearly focused on the guitar again and is
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I know there are a million topics on this year's/week's happenings, but I thought I had to say something. After reviewing several YouTube videos, I admit I am impressed. The band sounds tight - not overly polished, but strong. Keith is finally, after all these years, letting guitar playing take precedence over posing it seems. His "Sympathy" solo, while nothing for the record books, is
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It ain't Keith from the 70's, but it's WAY better than 5 years ago. Glad to hear he's playing like a guitar player again. Good for you, Keith.
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Quoteflacnvinyl Honestly this is just plain sad. I am not angry or surprised, just disappointed in them. My wife and I got married 3 years ago and she has heard every story I can remember about my concert attending/bootlegging. All the awesome folks I met, fun performances... And she has always said "Whenever they go on tour, you HAVE to take me". This pricing has pushed me far awa
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They could pull something off closer to what McCartney does, I think, if they use his model for pacing. He opens with a blast of rockers, slows it down with an acoustic set, slows it down more with some piano ballads, then picks it up for the last quarter with more fast-paced material. He averages 37-39 songs at each show - surely they could at least do 25 or so using that kind of pacing.
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I am a little disappointed to see he's basically doing the same setlist from the last 2 years. That said, however, 39 songs (from a 70-year-old, no less), delivered with genuine showmanship is nothing to complain about. Paul is the best out there at any age, far as I am concerned. I have seen him twice now - paid $80 a ticket for so-so seats in 2002 and $210 for really good seats in 2010. The fac
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QuoteLieB Quotetheimposter I'd have paid 4 times the price for a quality No Security tour archive release. I'd pay 4 times the price for a Taylor-era live release. Still think it's ridiculous that they didn't represent that period more. With all the mystique and lengendary hoopla surrounding '69 and Altamont and Exile and the '72 tour, you'd think they'd want to put something definite from
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Okay, I got drunk last night and downloaded it as, at the time at least, it was still just $4.99. Sorry to be a sourpuss, but what is so good about this show - it sounds like Hampton 81, just a lot faster? There's little warmth or soul here, just a few guys sounding as if they're in a hurry to get it over with. Sure it has its charms, and the sound quality is great, but is that all there is? I
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Okay, so far I have been possibly the only person on this board to not complain about a single archive release. But this is totally redundant, and at nearly twice the price. Also, wasn't this supposed to be the final release in the series? Did they really think the fans would prefer yet another Tattoo You tour show vs, say, Brixton or Paradiso 95, or the complete MSG 69 shows? This will be th
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I gotta say that after a couple of listens, I like it fine. Pretty much filler, but it's fun and should work well live. No complaints - it sounds more classic Stones than D&G (which I also liked okay). Carry on.
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I honestly don't think the show - just to my ears - was overall as good a show as so many people here make it out to be. Definitely a great one, and Jagger was astounding, but I think I have heard better overall performances from the tour. One problem I have with this newly circulated recording - while it sounds terrific - is that Ronnie is clearly louder than Keith in the mix. Has anyone else no
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Agreed on this topic! I was listening to it yesterday and was a little stunned how Jagger just went for it vocally. From "That's How Strong" to CYHMK to the Otis Redding encore, the man was giving a vocal performance that the likes of which I haven't heard him do since the 70's. I have always thought that the Licks tour represented his best post-78 vocal performances of any tour, but th
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Yeah, Wenner's review of "Goddess" was, well, dogsh**. While I didn't hate that album like so many others, his wild overpraise of it was a little embarassing. But back to the topic, it's been 2 years since I read LIFE so I can't remember all of it - does he indeed specify that he had some kind of stroke post-fall? I do still feel inclined to agree with those that say Keith was in mi
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Late to the thread here, but I second that it is indeed the greatest sitcom (though that's not necessarily saying much, considering the competition). Way ahead of its time, the show was funny, socially relevant, surprisingly sweet in places, and boasted a perfect cast. There's really not been a show quite like it before or since. And the fact that the show clearly had a socially liberal attitude,
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Quotevudicus Quotetheimposter Meh, don't me wrong - I am thrilled as hell to know the Stones are finally playing live again, but that setlist sounds a little ho-hum (save for the cool choice to open with 66). Anybody say how Keith is sounding? I think the set list is pretty strong so far. Not too fussed for Miss You, but otherwise I'd be blown away if I was there. Hell, I would be blown a
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Meh, don't me wrong - I am thrilled as hell to know the Stones are finally playing live again, but that setlist sounds a little ho-hum (save for the cool choice to open with 66). Anybody say how Keith is sounding?
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When I saw them play this in Columbus '99, it was a beautiful moment. One of the highlights of the No Security tour. Sure, Mick's singing is a tad flat, but it's not the easiest vocal to do in the first place. MM also isn't a song that generally lends itself to being a live number IMO, so the fact that they could pull it off as well as they did is impressive.
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Oh yeah, that Stuttgart boot did have excellent sound. I didn't realize for the longest time that it wasn't a soundboard. Still, I would love to have one that featured a performance of "Moonlight Mile".
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I personally think Toronto 99 is one of the best audience boots I have ever heard, and that it's a killer performance as well.
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