<The big deal is MT hanging around doing nothing. He steps up, makes MR the highlight of the show. Hangs around for a while more and maybe comes out to play a few chords on Satisfatcion. I really, for the life of me, don't get it.> Again, I think this has more to do with a convenient way to get MT on stage for the bows than actually playing on the song. I am happy he is included during
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QuoteMax'sKansasCity Quoteflacnvinyl QuoteMax'sKansasCity Quoteflacnvinyl Quotecopsnrobbers From Stones Planet Brazil Taylor looks great! In what way? No big overcoat. Smiling. He looks comfortable. He looks out of place, like a fish out of water. Looks like he is asking Keith "Uh whats the next note again? Dude, where am I? It is kind of an out of of focus picture but
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He looks out of place, like a fish out of water. Looks like he is asking Keith "Uh whats the next note again? Dude, where am I? It is kind of an out of of focus picture but is that really a smile? and he is not even playing, like he is not sure of what comes next and he looks kind of "large" and his face is way puffy. Look at this eyes, its as if he ate some shell fish and ha
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I prefer this mix of the well known performance. IMO when Keith said two guitars under the right circumstances can sound like a symphony, this was what he was talking about. Mathijs has a point and I understand it. But I would rather experience the occasional moment of brilliance and inspiration amid the competence than...something less. Having Taylor come out for one song is awkward. It i
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QuoteMathijs QuoteVT22 Thanks for posting; I never noticed that: Keith gets upset and Taylor doesn't give a shit. Those were the days. Priceless. Difficult to judge footage, but to me Taylor stops the noodling and looks quite sheepisly to Richards. Mathijs It is an interesting moment. I think Keith says "Stop that..." then something else. Then he shows Taylor exactly what h
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I sometimes question what Taylor plays or when he plays it, but even given his age I rarely quibble about how he plays it. He is an excellent guitarist. He has an artist's vision about what he is doing and saying. For better or worse I can read it. It is thrilling when he is on. He brings a gravitas to the stage that is unmistakable. Given enough time he may re-inspire Keith. That may be h
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Quote71Tele I don't think the guitars sounded out of tune. They are very trebly. This wasn't always the case. But I'm not complaining. I like trebly guitars, especially Telecasters. Trebly guitars? What about Jagger's voice? IMO it is too loud and too high and has been for years. The Tom Waits appearance starkly makes the point. After the sandpaper of Waits' voice, Jagger's sounded artifici
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<Altamont proved once and for all that hippies are hippie - crites! Peace and Love, my ass! Peace, brother!> Not sure what you are talking about. When Jagger asked "Who's fighting and what for?" he misunderstood the circumstances and left the false impression that a riot broke out. Did you see any "hippies" fighting? What I saw were a bunch of kids getting beat up
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There are certain songs that cry out to me for Taylor with or without Ronnie. To my knowledge no one has heard him play WH live. Then there is DF and NoEx. And these are songs in the setlist. CYHMK and MLM come to everyone's mind. I can pass on TWFNO, but would not mind hearing it as an instrumental. Not a big fan of the lyrics. People hate Sweethearts Together, but I think all it needs is
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<Mick Taylor is such a great guitarist, but he definitely could have learned from Keith to use silence - or "what you leave out" - to greater effect.> Taylor has a fine sense of "space" in his playing when he thinks it's appropriate, e.g., his YCAGWYW solos.
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When The Band wrapped it up it became a house band for various artists from Joni Mitchell to Muddy Waters. Regarding John Fogerty (and guests in general)...I think it would be more interesting to hear the Stones take a shot at a guests song...say...Born On A Bayou, for example. Could it do it?
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"....I would like people to get in, to be able to afford to get in, without sort of starving their babies..." Really don't think you need to worry about that one, Keith, for a number of reasons.
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<<** Van Morrison opened for the Stones in Oakland during the same tour and was supposed to play Little Red Rooster with them , but for some reason he wimped out. Too bad, that might have been great....>> Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't the Oakland stadium show a make-up show? I have in mind it got bumped to a Monday night. I also have in mind that Van was booked for a Detr
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I saw the 5th live performance of SFTD. Jagger introduced the song saying "This next song requires your...sympathy." It was good, but not as good as the versions they performed in the coming weeks. They don't play it like that anymore.
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Quotelapaz62 Some recent uploads. Have You Heard 1982 Arguably some of Taylor's best playing during this time.
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This topic has been covered, but there is an article in today's Sacramento Bee about Keith's near death experience in '65. Mick Martin is a local bluesman and host of the local PBS radio Saturday afternoon blues show. He played with Mick Taylor at a show in Chico in (I want to say) '01 or so. Martin is a big Stones fan and is responsible for me hearing some Brussels tracks on his radio show.
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QuoteHonestman The Wolf was howlin' again, cool. Yes, exactly. Probably one of the few authentic moments in the show. In contrast Jagger's "blues" voice sounds thin and sterile. These shows are a big disappointment. I am not surprised, but disappointed nonetheless. It is business as usual as it has been for decades. The band is like Linus. Just can't let go of the safety blanke
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Quotecn854 Philly 1972, it will never get any better than this! It is a small thing, but I notice it all the time. Listen to what I think are Jagger responses to Taylor's playing at 1:31, 2:09, 4:27, 6:54 and 7:31. I admire Jagger's keen awareness on stage. He knew when the good stuff was coming. As he said in Crossfire Hurricane.."That was a really good band." I think the 21
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Quote71Tele It isn't necessary...If they wanted to be really creative with the guitar parts, there is something for everyone to do. Taylor should be on at least half the show, if not more, but that would require more rehearsal to blend the parts well. It could be done, but it looks like they will use him more as a "special guest", rather than as the band member who played on those songs
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One of the greatest and most enduring recordings in RnR history. It never lets me down. Someone has made some money off me on this one. It is my most purchased recording ever, by far. Three vinyls (I wore them out), multiple disc versions. It was a great joy to assemble a complete show in order played. I got a kick out of that!
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Should have been a single backed by She Was Hot...to make a point. Songs not worthy of mature artists. It's either the band playing down to the audience or a band with nothing to say musically or lyrically.
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By many accounts it was Jagger who long held a grudge after Taylor left. So I think we can now appreciate the significance of their Exile (deluxe) sessions together. That must have been quite a moment and it opened the door to what has and will follow. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it will play out well. The band has an opportunity now to go out in style. I hope it takes its best shot
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A triple electric guitar orgy has limited appeal to me. I am not dismissing it as a whole, but it is the other possibilities that intrigue me. Between the three of them you have rhythm players, a lead player, acoustic, electric, slide and pedal steel options. That leads to different arrangements...and hopefully the spark of creativity and inspiration. Now you are talking. Throw in the possib
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There is no song in L&G that gives me a bigger thrill than DF (well, maybe LIV). The presentation is so straightforward and unadorned. It reeks of competence. In '69 the band boldly brought Chuck Berry RnR and acoustic blues back to America. In '72 it brought out some CW in Texas. That's brash confidence!
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I mention the performance a few weeks earlier in Berlin on Sept. 16, 1970 not for the quality of the recording (it's a bit bass heavy and muddy) but for the novelty of having Jagger's mic blow and hearing the wonderful guitars playing much of the song as an instrumental. Play those guitars boys!
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The first performance I would throw in with what they have been doing with SFTD for years as a band travesty. The Amsterdam performance is much more enjoyable and is probably the best the band can do with it. I can do without Jagger's bump and grind with or without her.
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Having Taylor on board would certainly give the band an opportunity to open up the setlist. But Taylor needs to know what is expected of him and that takes time, as in rehearsals and just plain sitting down and playing together. At their age it doesn't get easier. They need to practice. Hopefully, they can give each other a long needed spark of inspiration. I am not betting on it. And that
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During Crossfire Hurricane Keith talks about two guitars and the effect when they get it right...It can sound like a symphony...he said. I think the closing of the Brussels TD makes that point. But getting back to the '69 tour...despite the hit the road and wing it aspect, it provided many classic and enduring musical moments that stand up to anything the band ever did.
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if there is anyway at all i can get hold of this id be opver the moon!! does anyone know the title & details so i can find me a copy? Contact me.
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QuoteCaptainchaos Quotepmk251 I am partial to this one, but why quibble? No sax solo. It's all Taylor taking you on a musical journey to Jagger's approval. As Jagger said...Taylor gave him something to bang off of (or some such words). You can get that from this performance. Thanks to Kleermaker for this post. amazing quality - whats this from? would love a copy of this!! This is Sil
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