Tag Archives: The Rolling Stones

A Guide to The Post 1981 Rolling Stones Albums

Almost all of the Rolling Stones albums through Exile on Main St. are essential for any rock fan, as are Tattoo You and Some Girls.  After that it gets a bit tricky.  Even the most hard-core Stones fans admit to … Continue reading

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Album of the Week: “There’s a Riot Goin’ On” – Sly and the Family Stone

  On the surface, “Thank You for Talkin’ to Me, Africa” is essentially a re-write of “Thank You (Falentinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”.  But where that song sounds like a proto-funk party anthem,  ”Thank You for Talkin’ to Me, Africa” … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Mick Jagger

Happy birthday to rock and roll’s greatest frontman who turns 69 today. In honor of Sir Mick’s birthday, take a look back at some other posts I’ve written about Jagger and the boys: The Rolling Stones at 50 Song of … Continue reading

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The Rolling Stones at 50

Today (July 12) marks the 50th anniversary of The Rolling Stones’ first official gig at the Marquee Club in London. There’s no doubt that 50 years of playing music is a huge achievement. While many performers in recent years have … Continue reading

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Song of the Week: “Waiting on a Friend” – The Rolling Stones

    (Sorry I’ve been MIA here.  I write most of these posts in my spare time, and over the past few weeks, other things have needed more attention.  I plan to rectify that – so don’t worry I’ll plenty … Continue reading

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Why Image is Important

I was listening to Alt-Nation on Sirius XM last night and was struck by the lack of distinction between the artists that were played.  While I highly enjoy Neon Tree’s “People Talk”, Grouplove’s “Tongue Tied” and Bombay Bicycle Club’s “Shuffle” … Continue reading

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Album of the Week: “Exile on Main St.” – The Rolling Stones

I wasn’t ready for Exile on Main St. the first time I heard it. Like many, I knew the stories and the album’s status in the rock and roll canon.  At the time, my Rolling Stones collection consisted of Sticky … Continue reading

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Wednesday Lists: Mick Jagger’s Top 10 Vocal Performances

A few weeks ago, I looked back some of the Beatles’ best rockers.  On today’s list, I’m going to focus on the world’s other greatest rock and roll band – The Rolling Stones and specifically, Mick Jagger.  Before he watched … Continue reading

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10 Songs that Should Be Played on a Jukebox at a Bar

Following last week’s list “10 Songs that Should Absolutely Not Be Played on a Jukebox at a Bar”, at the suggestion of a friend I’ve decided to list the songs that should be played on a jukebox. 1.) “Jump” – … Continue reading

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Song of the Week: “Heart of Glass” – Blondie

As a teenager, I had no idea that Blondie was behind “Heart of Glass”.  I secretly liked the song, but wasn’t sure if I was supposed to with its disco grooves and extended ending. I was taught that anything remotely … Continue reading

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