Sundancer
339 posts
Apr 25, 2020
12:20 PM
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Greetings from Laguna Beach. Not only does the title of this post sum up life in Laguna for the past six weeks, but it also happens to be The Rolling Stones latest release. The lyrics couldn’t be more timely. IMO it’s the best thing they’ve done in 20+ years.
https://youtu.be/LNNPNweSbp8
I figured for sure that someone else on this site would have already mentioned it if only to slag off on Mick’s harmonica playing. Which is pretty damn decent here and serves the song really well.
Be safe in your ghost towns. Adios.
Last Edited by Sundancer on Apr 26, 2020 10:11 AM
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Gnarly
2782 posts
Apr 25, 2020
5:04 PM
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2nd position, but minor.
It was fine.
Glad they are finding something positive to do in a negative time.
Thanks for Posting, I hadn't seen this--hope Laguna opens up a little soon, we are trying to keep a lid on the San Diego beach scene.
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ted burke
857 posts
Apr 25, 2020
5:55 PM
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The first new music the Stones have released in decade is certainly news. But it doesn't do much for me.The tune seems like a less inspired 'Waiting for a Friend"--hardly my favorite Stones song--but instead of a spry Sonny Rollins saxophone solo, we get Jagger's harmonica.At this point it's a bit of a sham for anyone old enough to have known this great band at their height to pretend that Jagger is a musician worth concentrating on. This would have been a great song for Sugar Blue to elevate. It perhaps is fitting and ironic that they produced a topical song that's as empty as the city they're singing about.
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Sundancer
340 posts
Apr 25, 2020
7:27 PM
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That’s exactly what I was expecting you’d say Ted. No disrespect intended, but it seems ironic that you’d hold their ages against them.
I’ve got Tix for 2 seats in the 12th row behind the mosh pit for what have been their May 8 show in SD. It got postponed, of course. But no refund for me. If Mick & Keef & Charlie & Woody are alive, and I’m alive, I’m going to the rescheduled show! See ya there?
Last Edited by Sundancer on Apr 26, 2020 10:13 AM
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ted burke
858 posts
Apr 25, 2020
7:40 PM
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No offense taken. Actually, I think the Stones have been one of the very few 60s acts who've managed to continue to make good rock and roll as they've aged and found themselves in the 21st century. A Bigger Bang , their 2005 album and the last full disc of original material, I consider one of the best of that year. I also thought Steel Wheels, Bridges to Babylon and Voodoo Lounge to be entertaining and credibly rocking. I have nothing against their age; they are a band of longstanding achievement, and they continue to tour (until recently) because that is what musicians do, perform live. But I have never been a big fan of the band's slower, more "philosophical" tunes--Jagger may be first rate wit and world class cynic with talent for creating a convincing persona to carry a tale, his gentler side has never convinced me of anything other than he's attempting a role he's not cut out for.
I have tickets for Steely Dan on June 2nd, God willing. I am passing on the Stones,though/
Last Edited by ted burke on Apr 25, 2020 8:45 PM
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Honkin On Bobo
1530 posts
Apr 26, 2020
6:43 AM
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Agree with you Sundancer. I like Mick's playing here. you don't have to be virtuoso on the instrument for it to sound good. I also like the song and disagree with Ted's assessment.
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Homeless Joe
10 posts
Apr 26, 2020
7:16 AM
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I love it. It has a good sound, and I like the harmonica. The Stones know how to make a record.
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Rontana
546 posts
Apr 26, 2020
7:28 AM
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I've also never been a big fan of the Stone's slower, more philosophical stuff. Agree that it seems a bit forced. I was more into the "Beggar's Banquet" era (some my favorite songs are on that one).
That said, Mick's harp sounded pretty good to me on "Ghost Town." Nothing fancy . . . it just fit and complimented
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Sundancer
342 posts
Apr 26, 2020
5:12 PM
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Hey Ted - Your post provoked a thought I wanted to share. Not harmonica related. Which is that I’d wager Mick would be pleased with your description of him as a “ first rate wit and a world class cynic.” That’s a terrific turn of phrase. Very British.
One of the things I liked about the English during my 12 years in London was their cynicism - unlike in the US of A where cynicism is considered to be unhealthy and unproductive, in the UK cynicism is considered to be healthy & wise - if not virtuous. Particularly when it is focused at “leaders” - elected or self proclaimed.
Seems like about 50% of us are cynical and the other 50% are aghast at the cynicism in these crazy “ghost town” times. I guess we’ll find out who was right before the year is over. 2020 is hindsight ya know.
Last Edited by Sundancer on Apr 26, 2020 6:23 PM
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dougharps
2100 posts
Apr 26, 2020
5:48 PM
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I tried not to relate it to past Stones recordings and listened as though it was an unknown band. I thought it was a pretty good track.
Mick's harp was simple, but effective. It was not a virtuoso performance of harp technique to demonstrate skills (at a level that he might not have), just harp used to good effect in a recording.
Thanks for posting!
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Doug S.
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