Cultural-Company282 t1_iwil1th wrote
Reply to comment by Little_Duckling in Til that the last time a Rolling Stones single reached No1 in the UK charts was Honky Tonk Women in 1969, despite them releasing 15 albums in the 53 years since then. by WiredAndTeary
I'm going to have to object to that. The Rolling Stones have not released any popular music in a long time. But they have released a few obscure, but really nice, pieces of work along the way that most people have overlooked.
If you like old blues, the whole Blue and Lonesome album is a true a project of love - they knew going in that it wouldn't be a big money maker, but they clearly enjoyed putting it together. Have you listened to any of it? Can you really say this isn't good music???
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyj_ci-Lwac&list=PLL44kuYYS8ylXRHCwQtswe8P9B-sKS-Zu&index=8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmdhgZz-ic&list=PLL44kuYYS8ylXRHCwQtswe8P9B-sKS-Zu&index=6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YshFGcYHp2A&list=PLL44kuYYS8ylXRHCwQtswe8P9B-sKS-Zu&index=9
In particular, I'd note that it really showcases how good Mick Jagger is as a blues harmonica player, which doesn't always get much attention in the rest of the Rolling Stones discography.
I'd also point out a few other good songs along the way that didn't get much attention.
Oh No, Not You Again and Look What the Cat Dragged In (from Bigger Bang)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGhOYCorSvE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOj-Yjs7Vi0
Bigger Bang was an interesting album because it was so stripped down compared to some of their previous recent work. A lot of it was recorded with just Mick, Keith, and occasionally Ronnie laying down tracks - Mick even played drums on early guide tracks that were recorded over later by Charlie Watts, and a lot of the bass on the album is by Keith Richards.
Moon is Up (from Voodoo Lounge)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otTKA6FioPI
Charlie Watts recorded the "drums" for this track on a plastic wastebasket, in a stairwell. It really captures his "less is more" approach.
And finally, Slipping Away from Steel Wheels is one of Keith Richards' best songs - though Steel Wheels probably counts as a "long time ago" now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDtfMVkyWN4
Rumor has it that the Stones are working on new material now, so we'll see what comes next.
Little_Duckling t1_iwilix2 wrote
Thank you for the detailed response! I’ll check out the albums you’ve mentioned.
Cultural-Company282 t1_iwilutn wrote
A Bigger Bang does have a few duds on it. But some of the songs are really great. The blues album is also really great. Enjoy.
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