Mick Jagger — Wandering Spirit
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When all the twelve Apostles try to ring me on the phone
Take a message but I wouldn't return their call
For I have no eyes to see him and I thought I lost my way
And I know I've lost the keys to your door, well, ah
And I climbed the highest mountain and I looked down on the sea
And I saw a ship a-sail to the shore
I took a passage to the East and I journeyed to the West
I made love from Battambang to Baltimore
I said, oh, am I running in a race?
I said, oh, am I getting anyplace?
I said, oh, can I make it?
I'm a wandering spirit
Yes, I'm a wandering spirit
Oh yes, I'm a wandering spirit
I'm a wandering spirit, yes I am a restless soul
I'm a wandering spirit, there's no place that I can call my own
I was a glutton at the banquet and I spilt the finest wine
Trod the pyramids and ruins of Angkor
I kissed the Mona Lisa and I breakfasted with kings
And I touched the nerves of nature in the raw
I said, oh, am I running in a race?
I said, oh, take that smile right off your face?
I said, oh, I can't make it?
I'm a wandering spirit
Oh yes, wandering spirit
Oh yes, wandering spirit, no escape, no parole
I'm a wandering spirit
I'm a wandering spirit
I'm a wandering spirit
There's no place that I can call my home
I said, oh, am I running in a race?
I said, oh, take that smile right off your face?
I said, oh, I can't make it?
I'm a wandering spirit
Oh yes, a wandering spirit
I'm a wandering spirit, looking for a place to go
I'm a wandering spirit
I'm a wandering spirit
I'm a wandering spirit, no escape, no parole
I'm a wandering spirit, I'm a lost and lonely soul
Take a message but I wouldn't return their call
For I have no eyes to see him and I thought I lost my way
And I know I've lost the keys to your door, well, ah
And I climbed the highest mountain and I looked down on the sea
And I saw a ship a-sail to the shore
I took a passage to the East and I journeyed to the West
I made love from Battambang to Baltimore
I said, oh, am I running in a race?
I said, oh, am I getting anyplace?
I said, oh, can I make it?
I'm a wandering spirit
Yes, I'm a wandering spirit
Oh yes, I'm a wandering spirit
I'm a wandering spirit, yes I am a restless soul
I'm a wandering spirit, there's no place that I can call my own
I was a glutton at the banquet and I spilt the finest wine
Trod the pyramids and ruins of Angkor
I kissed the Mona Lisa and I breakfasted with kings
And I touched the nerves of nature in the raw
I said, oh, am I running in a race?
I said, oh, take that smile right off your face?
I said, oh, I can't make it?
I'm a wandering spirit
Oh yes, wandering spirit
Oh yes, wandering spirit, no escape, no parole
I'm a wandering spirit
I'm a wandering spirit
I'm a wandering spirit
There's no place that I can call my home
I said, oh, am I running in a race?
I said, oh, take that smile right off your face?
I said, oh, I can't make it?
I'm a wandering spirit
Oh yes, a wandering spirit
I'm a wandering spirit, looking for a place to go
I'm a wandering spirit
I'm a wandering spirit
I'm a wandering spirit, no escape, no parole
I'm a wandering spirit, I'm a lost and lonely soul
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He was 50 when he released this.
I'm 53 now, so it's time for me to release an album I guess, but I'm just so god damned tired.
I'm 53 now, so it's time for me to release an album I guess, but I'm just so god damned tired.
hayduke2 wrote:
Just saw the Stones live again with their Hackney Diamonds tour. They still put on an amazing show with several new songs!
I respect ol' Mick the dude is a sincere rocker imo and he's still goin : )
Just saw the Stones live again with their Hackney Diamonds tour. They still put on an amazing show with several new songs!
better than expected from Jagger.
Happy 80th Mick
HAPPY 80TH TO YOU MICK! 
lunalein wrote:
One of the funnier comments I've read in a while.
I was tempted to dock points just to discourage him from making solo records, but then I remembered that I'm not Keith Richards and it's not my problem.
One of the funnier comments I've read in a while.
sad how desparate he has become. negative talent.
h8rhater wrote:
I'm calling BS on this account from Belgium 93/94. Plain and simple. I've been to Stones concerts in several countries, including Belgium, and I've never seen early departures in any great number from their shows. Ever. Their fans love them and are rarely, if ever, disappointed. They sure loved them in Werchter in 2014, where I saw them with 80,000 Belgians, who were fired up for the ENTIRE set. At Quebec City in 2015 there were over 100,000 in attendance and no one was leaving there early either. Whether you like them or not, the Stones are beloved wherever they go and the people that pay to see them (prices that are too high, IMO) aren't leaving early.
Calling BS on your BS call. Just because you happened to catch two shows that were great, each of them 20 years after the previously alleged sucky show, does not negate the fact that you both could be speaking the truth.
I'm calling BS on this account from Belgium 93/94. Plain and simple. I've been to Stones concerts in several countries, including Belgium, and I've never seen early departures in any great number from their shows. Ever. Their fans love them and are rarely, if ever, disappointed. They sure loved them in Werchter in 2014, where I saw them with 80,000 Belgians, who were fired up for the ENTIRE set. At Quebec City in 2015 there were over 100,000 in attendance and no one was leaving there early either. Whether you like them or not, the Stones are beloved wherever they go and the people that pay to see them (prices that are too high, IMO) aren't leaving early.
Calling BS on your BS call. Just because you happened to catch two shows that were great, each of them 20 years after the previously alleged sucky show, does not negate the fact that you both could be speaking the truth.
RabbitEars wrote:
After watching 20 Feet From Stardom I will always see Mick and the backup singer, is it Jean McClain/Pepper MaShay, and believe it is their voice and performance combination that makes this song kapow. Love it!
I watched 20 Feet from Stardom this week on Netflix - a documentary I recommend to all music lovers. I've never been a huge Stones fan (though of course there are some songs I really dig), but it made me think I might not like the Stones at all if it weren't for the BG vox. On this song, it's the only thing I like.
After watching 20 Feet From Stardom I will always see Mick and the backup singer, is it Jean McClain/Pepper MaShay, and believe it is their voice and performance combination that makes this song kapow. Love it!
Decent lil Blues Band. If I saw em in a pub I'd drop a couple bucks in the hat
Please play more from this record, please?
He must be quite curious about life in order to be a "wondering spirit," lol.
Check out the 'Brenda' story...
What an amazing and wonderful artist and performer. Only one Mick!
Mick sounds a little like Willie Nelson at the start of this one.
I don't think I would have ever heard this song if it wasn't for RP. Now it is among the essentials in many of my playlists, and I never get tired of it. Thanks Bill and Rebecca!
I watched 20 Feet from Stardom this week on Netflix - a documentary I recommend to all music lovers. I've never been a huge Stones fan (though of course there are some songs I really dig), but it made me think I might not like the Stones at all if it weren't for the BG vox. On this song, it's the only thing I like.
He is in fine form on this track. Back to those maximum rhythm and blues formative days. 👏
Don't Tear Me Up is a good one on this album
praying for speedy recovery
kcar wrote:
Wandering back to this conversation a coupla years later...
While listening to this song in Feb. '19, my dismissal of Mick as crap then ('93) and "now" ('16) seems a bit harsh. But he still strikes me as a star who gets by largely because he is/was a star. This song/album was supposed to be a different side of Mick and it still just sounds slick and empty. That was in '93 and I haven't heard much from Mick since then to make me change my mind.
Maybe he and the Stones can still put out music that sounds like they mean it--I don't know. But I ain't feelin' it on this track.
And again, I invite you to compare Mick's version of "Commit a Crime" in front of the Obamas with Howlin' Wolf's. The Wolf brings it and makes the song's story R-e-a-l. Mick just flits around in a tired imitation of his old Red Rooster ways.
Hey guys.... let's all compare a white English rock singer late in his career to an original black American blues icon recorded in his prime. Degree of difficulty: We're comparing a studio recording made decades ago with a recent live appearance at the White House (of all places). Apparently, Jagger was "Red Roostering" (whatever that means) and... well we have no idea what Wolf was doing as we only see still picture.
This is a completely fair comparison.
Wandering back to this conversation a coupla years later...
While listening to this song in Feb. '19, my dismissal of Mick as crap then ('93) and "now" ('16) seems a bit harsh. But he still strikes me as a star who gets by largely because he is/was a star. This song/album was supposed to be a different side of Mick and it still just sounds slick and empty. That was in '93 and I haven't heard much from Mick since then to make me change my mind.
Maybe he and the Stones can still put out music that sounds like they mean it--I don't know. But I ain't feelin' it on this track.
And again, I invite you to compare Mick's version of "Commit a Crime" in front of the Obamas with Howlin' Wolf's. The Wolf brings it and makes the song's story R-e-a-l. Mick just flits around in a tired imitation of his old Red Rooster ways.
Hey guys.... let's all compare a white English rock singer late in his career to an original black American blues icon recorded in his prime. Degree of difficulty: We're comparing a studio recording made decades ago with a recent live appearance at the White House (of all places). Apparently, Jagger was "Red Roostering" (whatever that means) and... well we have no idea what Wolf was doing as we only see still picture.
This is a completely fair comparison.
kcar wrote:
"Let's see...1993 >> 2016. You're kinda late by a couple of decades, aren't you?"
Mick was crap then and he's crap now. Simple enough for you?
The Stones' latest album has some good tracks, but Mick makes a fool of himself in front of President Obama, despite Jeff Beck's best efforts. Video of Mick bumbling through Howlin' Wolf's "Commit a Crime:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE-P15qCIqQ
.
Howlin' Wolf's version. This is how it's done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hwoPEat43I
Wandering back to this conversation a coupla years later...
While listening to this song in Feb. '19, my dismissal of Mick as crap then ('93) and "now" ('16) seems a bit harsh. But he still strikes me as a star who gets by largely because he is/was a star. This song/album was supposed to be a different side of Mick and it still just sounds slick and empty. That was in '93 and I haven't heard much from Mick since then to make me change my mind.
Maybe he and the Stones can still put out music that sounds like they mean it--I don't know. But I ain't feelin' it on this track.
And again, I invite you to compare Mick's version of "Commit a Crime" in front of the Obamas with Howlin' Wolf's. The Wolf brings it and makes the song's story R-e-a-l. Mick just flits around in a tired imitation of his old Red Rooster ways.
"Let's see...1993 >> 2016. You're kinda late by a couple of decades, aren't you?"
Mick was crap then and he's crap now. Simple enough for you?
The Stones' latest album has some good tracks, but Mick makes a fool of himself in front of President Obama, despite Jeff Beck's best efforts. Video of Mick bumbling through Howlin' Wolf's "Commit a Crime:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE-P15qCIqQ
.
Howlin' Wolf's version. This is how it's done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hwoPEat43I
Wandering back to this conversation a coupla years later...
While listening to this song in Feb. '19, my dismissal of Mick as crap then ('93) and "now" ('16) seems a bit harsh. But he still strikes me as a star who gets by largely because he is/was a star. This song/album was supposed to be a different side of Mick and it still just sounds slick and empty. That was in '93 and I haven't heard much from Mick since then to make me change my mind.
Maybe he and the Stones can still put out music that sounds like they mean it--I don't know. But I ain't feelin' it on this track.
And again, I invite you to compare Mick's version of "Commit a Crime" in front of the Obamas with Howlin' Wolf's. The Wolf brings it and makes the song's story R-e-a-l. Mick just flits around in a tired imitation of his old Red Rooster ways.
When I was young and now that I'm older....I've always loved The Stones. I remember one time in my thirties my mother came to my house and hearing Mick said, "I always thought when you grew up would you stop listening to him." LOL --- as if and never. 
Okay, as a believer, I have to say, this last set was really cool:
Matthew Sweet — Divine Intervention
Marianne Faithfull — Broken English
Matthew Sweet — Divine Intervention
Marianne Faithfull — Broken English
Mick Jagger — Wandering Spirit
There's a theme there! Thanks Bill.
When I was young, Mick and the Rolling Stones were my favorite 
hayduke2 wrote:
You do realize that this was released 25 years ago don't you?
The statement is no less valid.
I respect ol' Mick the dude is a sincere rocker imo and he's still goin : )
pinto wrote:
You do realize that this was released 25 years ago don't you?
The statement is no less valid.
hayduke2 wrote:
You do realize that this was released 25 years ago don't you?
I respect ol' Mick the dude is a sincere rocker imo and he's still goin : )
You do realize that this was released 25 years ago don't you?
Never too old to rock & roll!Horrible song.
I respect ol' Mick the dude is a sincere rocker imo and he's still goin : )
ambrebalte wrote:
I'm calling BS on this account from Belgium 93/94. Plain and simple. I've been to Stones concerts in several countries, including Belgium, and I've never seen early departures in any great number from their shows. Ever. Their fans love them and are rarely, if ever, disappointed. They sure loved them in Werchter in 2014, where I saw them with 80,000 Belgians, who were fired up for the ENTIRE set. At Quebec City in 2015 there were over 100,000 in attendance and no one was leaving there early either. Whether you like them or not, the Stones are beloved wherever they go and the people that pay to see them (prices that are too high, IMO) aren't leaving early.
You were lucky then, because I went to see The Rolling Stones in 93 or 94 in Belgium and it was terrible. They were a lot more stones than rolling. Boring to the bones. By the end of the concert half of the people in the public had gone, some of then truly sad. It did alter my taste for their music for a while. Just a little while though :) I'll never ever go to one of their live concert. (Never say never? Hmm)
This one is not a big favourite, but on RP, cycling in the lanes of Beijing, by this almost tropical summer, going to the coffeeshop, it gives the perfect kick to the beginning of my week, along with the wonderfully hand picked other musical jewels
This one is not a big favourite, but on RP, cycling in the lanes of Beijing, by this almost tropical summer, going to the coffeeshop, it gives the perfect kick to the beginning of my week, along with the wonderfully hand picked other musical jewels
I'm calling BS on this account from Belgium 93/94. Plain and simple. I've been to Stones concerts in several countries, including Belgium, and I've never seen early departures in any great number from their shows. Ever. Their fans love them and are rarely, if ever, disappointed. They sure loved them in Werchter in 2014, where I saw them with 80,000 Belgians, who were fired up for the ENTIRE set. At Quebec City in 2015 there were over 100,000 in attendance and no one was leaving there early either. Whether you like them or not, the Stones are beloved wherever they go and the people that pay to see them (prices that are too high, IMO) aren't leaving early.
kcar wrote:
"Let's see...1993 >> 2016. You're kinda late by a couple of decades, aren't you?"
Mick was crap then and he's crap now. Simple enough for you?
The Stones' latest album has some good tracks, but Mick makes a fool of himself in front of President Obama, despite Jeff Beck's best efforts. Video of Mick bumbling through Howlin' Wolf's "Commit a Crime:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE-P15qCIqQ
.
Howlin' Wolf's version. This is how it's done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hwoPEat43I
Here's something simple: you'll have to argue that with the other 4.6 billion on the planet that's seen him. Or what was it last? I've lost count...
"Let's see...1993 >> 2016. You're kinda late by a couple of decades, aren't you?"
Mick was crap then and he's crap now. Simple enough for you?
The Stones' latest album has some good tracks, but Mick makes a fool of himself in front of President Obama, despite Jeff Beck's best efforts. Video of Mick bumbling through Howlin' Wolf's "Commit a Crime:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE-P15qCIqQ
.
Howlin' Wolf's version. This is how it's done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hwoPEat43I
Here's something simple: you'll have to argue that with the other 4.6 billion on the planet that's seen him. Or what was it last? I've lost count...
Its amazing how divisive the stones are here on RP. A career spanning 50 yrs has gotta mean something.
LowPhreak wrote:
Let's see...1993 >> 2016. You're kinda late by a couple of decades, aren't you?
I'm glad Mick didn't hang it up then, since I saw the Stones on the 'Bridges to Babylon' tour in '98 and he was in as good a form as ever.
"Let's see...1993 >> 2016. You're kinda late by a couple of decades, aren't you?"
Mick was crap then and he's crap now. Simple enough for you?
The Stones' latest album has some good tracks, but Mick makes a fool of himself in front of President Obama, despite Jeff Beck's best efforts. Video of Mick bumbling through Howlin' Wolf's "Commit a Crime:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE-P15qCIqQ
.
Howlin' Wolf's version. This is how it's done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hwoPEat43I
Let's see...1993 >> 2016. You're kinda late by a couple of decades, aren't you?
I'm glad Mick didn't hang it up then, since I saw the Stones on the 'Bridges to Babylon' tour in '98 and he was in as good a form as ever.
"Let's see...1993 >> 2016. You're kinda late by a couple of decades, aren't you?"
Mick was crap then and he's crap now. Simple enough for you?
The Stones' latest album has some good tracks, but Mick makes a fool of himself in front of President Obama, despite Jeff Beck's best efforts. Video of Mick bumbling through Howlin' Wolf's "Commit a Crime:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE-P15qCIqQ
.
Howlin' Wolf's version. This is how it's done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hwoPEat43I
LowPhreak wrote:
Let's see...1993 >> 2016. You're kinda late by a couple of decades, aren't you?
I'm glad Mick didn't hang it up then, since I saw the Stones on the 'Bridges to Babylon' tour in '98 and he was in as good a form as ever.
You were lucky then, because I went to see The Rolling Stones in 93 or 94 in Belgium and it was terrible. They were a lot more stones than rolling. Boring to the bones. By the end of the concert half of the people in the public had gone, some of then truly sad. It did alter my taste for their music for a while. Just a little while though :) I'll never ever go to one of their live concert. (Never say never? Hmm)
This one is not a big favourite, but on RP, cycling in the lanes of Beijing, by this almost tropical summer, going to the coffeeshop, it gives the perfect kick to the beginning of my week, along with the wonderfully hand picked other musical jewels
Let's see...1993 >> 2016. You're kinda late by a couple of decades, aren't you?
I'm glad Mick didn't hang it up then, since I saw the Stones on the 'Bridges to Babylon' tour in '98 and he was in as good a form as ever.
This one is not a big favourite, but on RP, cycling in the lanes of Beijing, by this almost tropical summer, going to the coffeeshop, it gives the perfect kick to the beginning of my week, along with the wonderfully hand picked other musical jewels
h8rhater wrote:
Well, the Jerk Store called, and they're running out of you.
You are their all time best seller.
Oh yeah, well I had sex with your wife!
Well, the Jerk Store called, and they're running out of you.
You are their all time best seller.
Oh yeah, well I had sex with your wife!
kcar wrote:
Personally, this song makes me kinda wish Mick would hang it up.
Let's see...1993 >> 2016. You're kinda late by a couple of decades, aren't you?
I'm glad Mick didn't hang it up then, since I saw the Stones on the 'Bridges to Babylon' tour in '98 and he was in as good a form as ever.
Personally, this song makes me kinda wish Mick would hang it up.
Let's see...1993 >> 2016. You're kinda late by a couple of decades, aren't you?
I'm glad Mick didn't hang it up then, since I saw the Stones on the 'Bridges to Babylon' tour in '98 and he was in as good a form as ever.
h8rhater wrote:
I'm not sure how much that dis-qualifies you, but you sure aren't much of a George Costanza fan.
I never saw this episode of Seinfeld but I burst out laughing while watching this clip from The Comeback/Jerk Store episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oApBlWipc2A
h8rhater, maybe you should get msymmes the t-shirt and call it a day:
Personally, this song makes me kinda wish Mick would hang it up.
I'm not sure how much that dis-qualifies you, but you sure aren't much of a George Costanza fan.
I never saw this episode of Seinfeld but I burst out laughing while watching this clip from The Comeback/Jerk Store episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oApBlWipc2A
h8rhater, maybe you should get msymmes the t-shirt and call it a day:
Personally, this song makes me kinda wish Mick would hang it up.
Well, well, Mr. Jagger, Sir, quite well done, yes sir!
msymmes wrote:
I'm not sure how much that dis-qualifies you, but you sure aren't much of a George Costanza fan.
I can't be that much of a jerk. I listen to RP. The best radio in the world.
I'm not sure how much that dis-qualifies you, but you sure aren't much of a George Costanza fan.
Tiny todger work.
I can't be that much of a jerk. I listen to RP. The best radio in the world.
h8rhater wrote:
Well, the Jerk Store called, and they're running out of you.
You are their all time best seller.
This is such a great album.
As a friend of mine once put it: "He really hit it out of the park with this one."
As a friend of mine once put it: "He really hit it out of the park with this one."
you just can't wiggle your body like Mick...
msymmes wrote:
Well, the Jerk Store called, and they're running out of you.
You are their all time best seller.
He and his buddies in his 50 year old band are the biggest jerks to ever walk this planet.
msymmes wrote:
msymmes wrote:
A big fat ZERO for me.
Well, the Jerk Store called, and they're running out of you.
You are their all time best seller.
Yea them old guys suck - I like the Archies!
"I give it an 8, Dick. It rocks!"
msymmes wrote:
How do you know?
Nice enough song but glad he didn't quit his day job. Same for Keith and his solo efforts.
He and his buddies in his 50 year old band are the biggest jerks to ever walk this planet.
msymmes wrote:
msymmes wrote:
A big fat ZERO for me.
How do you know?
Nice enough song but glad he didn't quit his day job. Same for Keith and his solo efforts.
Have you met him..?
If you had perhaps you wouldn't say that.
He says nice things about you.
If you had perhaps you wouldn't say that.
He says nice things about you.
msymmes wrote:
He and his buddies in his 50 year old band are the biggest jerks to ever walk this planet. - You don't have to like the man to love the music!
msymmes wrote:
msymmes wrote:
A big fat ZERO for me.
Always enjoy Mick's encounters with the Saints and apostles. Guaranteed to be good.
I wonder what the best cover of this tune would be? It's good except for Mick's voice. So i have bumped it up to a ONE.
Don't Tear Me Up is a good one on this album
horstman wrote:
Good point, but this song is still pretty good for a solo Mick effort.
Indeed it is.
Good point, but this song is still pretty good for a solo Mick effort.
Indeed it is.
Yeah. I don't know why I hate this guy so much. Must be a childhood thing 
On_The_Beach wrote:
Whatever, dude. Take a pill.
On_The_Beach wrote:
Whatever, dude. Take a pill.
msymmes wrote:
Whatever, dude. Take a pill.
He and his buddies in his 50 year old band are the biggest jerks to ever walk this planet.
msymmes wrote:
msymmes wrote:
A big fat ZERO for me.
Whatever, dude. Take a pill.
I like that quite a bit - thanks for the play.
He and his buddies in his 50 year old band are the biggest jerks to ever walk this planet.
msymmes wrote:
msymmes wrote:
A big fat ZERO for me.
They should hire this guy to write songs for the Rolling Stones.
Right good stuff.
If this was somebody "new", nobody would be bagging on it.
I suspect that we would all be listening attentively,and wondering what else this very talented person had to bring us in the future.
If this was somebody "new", nobody would be bagging on it.
I suspect that we would all be listening attentively,and wondering what else this very talented person had to bring us in the future.
one of micks best. almost the early days. when the stones were a blues band.
Gently kicks ass. Guitar player is trying hard, and I'd say he's succeeding.
Crazy to compare this -- or anything, really -- to the Stones. Like comparing my painting to Picasso.
Crazy to compare this -- or anything, really -- to the Stones. Like comparing my painting to Picasso.
Shaker wrote:
I'd love to know everything that's been in that mouth.
I'd love to know everything that's been in that mouth.
Enjoy this pic! Original!
calypsus_1 wrote:
Mick Jagger 2008 by ~JSaurer
©2008-2010 ~JSaurer
the old rolling stone, still hard working on stage
pencil scetch, 2008
calypsus_1 wrote:
Mick Jagger 2008 by ~JSaurer
©2008-2010 ~JSaurer
the old rolling stone, still hard working on stage
pencil scetch, 2008
Love it, soulful, and Jagger energy, thank you.
h8rhater wrote:
Not to knock Keith as Life is a great book and his critiques of Jagger entertaining but... Keith also talks about his own solo efforts as if they are the greatest thing since sliced bread in the book. Neither of their efforts away from the Stones have much to recommend them. Some decent songs can be found in both their efforts but, they clearly need each other to produce greatness.
Good point, but this song is still pretty good for a solo Mick effort.
Not to knock Keith as Life is a great book and his critiques of Jagger entertaining but... Keith also talks about his own solo efforts as if they are the greatest thing since sliced bread in the book. Neither of their efforts away from the Stones have much to recommend them. Some decent songs can be found in both their efforts but, they clearly need each other to produce greatness.
Good point, but this song is still pretty good for a solo Mick effort.
fatcatjb wrote:
Not to knock Keith as Life is a great book and his critiques of Jagger entertaining but... Keith also talks about his own solo efforts as if they are the greatest thing since sliced bread in the book. Neither of their efforts away from the Stones have much to recommend them. Some decent songs can be found in both their efforts but, they clearly need each other to produce greatness.
Life is a great read and you're spot on...I see it all so clearly, perhaps for the first time
keller1 wrote:
keller1 wrote:
Since I read Keef's autobiography I laugh right out loud when I hear any of Jagger's solo stuff. Keef is absolutely dead on, and absolutely devastating.
The book is a great read, including one of the funniest passages I have ever read, where Keef describes tracking an elephant.
Not to knock Keith as Life is a great book and his critiques of Jagger entertaining but... Keith also talks about his own solo efforts as if they are the greatest thing since sliced bread in the book. Neither of their efforts away from the Stones have much to recommend them. Some decent songs can be found in both their efforts but, they clearly need each other to produce greatness.
Life is a great read and you're spot on...I see it all so clearly, perhaps for the first time
keller1 wrote:
keller1 wrote:
Since I read Keef's autobiography I laugh right out loud when I hear any of Jagger's solo stuff. Keef is absolutely dead on, and absolutely devastating.
The book is a great read, including one of the funniest passages I have ever read, where Keef describes tracking an elephant.
best stones song in decades!
msymmes wrote:
I'm nearing the end of Keith Richards' biography.
Trust me, he would agree with you!
Personally, I like some of Mick's solo stuff, including this.
A big fat ZERO for me.
I'm nearing the end of Keith Richards' biography.
Trust me, he would agree with you!
Personally, I like some of Mick's solo stuff, including this.
A big fat ZERO for me.
the_prof wrote:
huh?
Great song; too bad not avail. in digital format.
huh?
renostve999 wrote:
I know! Same here! Good gracious. I actually *LIKE* this...
good god.....this thing is almost 20 years old??!!!!
I'd never heard it before and, as my toe's a tappin' away, I'm finding that I like it quite a lot.
Thanks RP for the introduction to some new, old music.
I'd never heard it before and, as my toe's a tappin' away, I'm finding that I like it quite a lot.
Thanks RP for the introduction to some new, old music.
I know! Same here! Good gracious. I actually *LIKE* this...
renostve999 wrote:
Same hear. Never heard this before, but love it. Hearing this type of stuff might have caused me to be a bigger Stones/Mick fan way back when.
good god.....this thing is almost 20 years old??!!!!
I'd never heard it before and, as my toe's a tappin' away, I'm finding that I like it quite a lot.
Thanks RP for the introduction to some new, old music.
I'd never heard it before and, as my toe's a tappin' away, I'm finding that I like it quite a lot.
Thanks RP for the introduction to some new, old music.
Same hear. Never heard this before, but love it. Hearing this type of stuff might have caused me to be a bigger Stones/Mick fan way back when.
pomalley wrote:
A little-known track for sure. Quite good.
Want to hear the best "Use Me" cover out there. Listen to Mick and Lenny K on this album. There's some soul there.
A little-known track for sure. Quite good.
keller1 wrote:
Yep. I enjoyed the book and all the comments re Mick. I DO like this song, but not much other solo work. Hard to imagine the size of his EGO.
Since I read Keef's autobiography I laugh right out loud when I hear any of Jagger's solo stuff. Keef is absolutely dead on, and absolutely devastating.
The book is a great read, including one of the funniest passages I have ever read, where Keef describes tracking an elephant.
Yep. I enjoyed the book and all the comments re Mick. I DO like this song, but not much other solo work. Hard to imagine the size of his EGO.
good god.....this thing is almost 20 years old??!!!!
I'd never heard it before and, as my toe's a tappin' away, I'm finding that I like it quite a lot.
Thanks RP for the introduction to some new, old music.
I'd never heard it before and, as my toe's a tappin' away, I'm finding that I like it quite a lot.
Thanks RP for the introduction to some new, old music.
Want to hear the best "Use Me" cover out there. Listen to Mick and Lenny K on this album. There's some soul there.
I really don't care for the Stones, but I am liking this song.
Since I read Keef's autobiography I laugh right out loud when I hear any of Jagger's solo stuff. Keef is absolutely dead on, and absolutely devastating.
The book is a great read, including one of the funniest passages I have ever read, where Keef describes tracking an elephant.
the_prof wrote:
Last time I looked, CDs were a digital format: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000002IUO
Great song; too bad not avail. in digital format.
Last time I looked, CDs were a digital format: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000002IUO
Mick Jagger looks like a meth addicted Nick Cave on this cover. Or perhaps I should say that Nick Cave looks like a better fed Mick Jagger.
the_prof wrote:
It's on CD, no? Just get the CD and use iTunes to rip the track to MP3 to shove on an iPod/MP3 player.
Great song; too bad not avail. in digital format.
It's on CD, no? Just get the CD and use iTunes to rip the track to MP3 to shove on an iPod/MP3 player.
Great song; too bad not avail. in digital format.
deanofox wrote:
I'm laughing so hard I'm crying - what a GREAT description!
Still cool after all these years! Although he does have a face like a blind cobbler's thumb.
I'm laughing so hard I'm crying - what a GREAT description!
diannemck56 wrote:
Great story! I would have done the same. Too bad that most music stores are staffed with people who wouldn't know their Stones from their Stone Roses. Jagger has another cool song called "Old Habits Die Hard," which I love. It got played a lot, and then just dropped off the radar. Standard radio is SO jaundiced!
Thank all the cosmos for RadioParadise!
I've been listening to The Stones for 43 years and have always loved them, specifically Mick. I remember when I went to buy this album when it first came out I asked the young people working at the record store if they had the new Mick Jagger CD. They looked at me puzzled and said, "Is he that guy that has that Steven Tyler look going on?" I was shocked and told them they had no business working in a music store. I bought the CD somewhere else. 
Ah, memories.
I was shocked and told them they had no business working in a music store. I bought the CD somewhere else. Ah, memories.Great story! I would have done the same. Too bad that most music stores are staffed with people who wouldn't know their Stones from their Stone Roses. Jagger has another cool song called "Old Habits Die Hard," which I love. It got played a lot, and then just dropped off the radar. Standard radio is SO jaundiced!
Thank all the cosmos for RadioParadise!
There is a lawsuit in this for John Fogarty(My baby left me). I like the song but in listening to the intro couldn't place the difference.
I've been disliking the Stones for 43 years myself...and actually like this tune. A sure surprise for me...great energy. Maybe because this doesn't sound like the Stones...that I like it.
Mick Jagger 2008 by ~JSaurer
©2008-2010 ~JSaurer
the old rolling stone, still hard working on stage
pencil scetch, 2008
I've been listening to The Stones for 43 years and have always loved them, specifically Mick. I remember when I went to buy this album when it first came out I asked the young people working at the record store if they had the new Mick Jagger CD. They looked at me puzzled and said, "Is he that guy that has that Steven Tyler look going on?" I was shocked and told them they had no business working in a music store. I bought the CD somewhere else. Ah, memories.
I was shocked and told them they had no business working in a music store. I bought the CD somewhere else. Ah, memories.He looks like Nick Cave after an all night drinking/coke/heroin binge.
If he wasn't a musician he could be on one of those "This is your face on drugs" posters.
And of course I'm only mocking his appearance because I've never been a fan of the Stones in general and Mick specifically.
If he wasn't a musician he could be on one of those "This is your face on drugs" posters.
And of course I'm only mocking his appearance because I've never been a fan of the Stones in general and Mick specifically.
Still cool after all these years! Although he does have a face like a blind cobbler's thumb.
Cover photo is from Mick's Avatar audition. "I'm not putting the tail on unless I get the part."
h8rhater wrote:
And still he lands the Brazilian babes while you sit alone in your flat playing pocket pool. How sad for you.
Oh dear oh dear....Clearly you envy old Mick...it's never too late.
No need for "pocket pool" here old fellow/gal.....I'm blessed with a gorgeous wife and amazing children...oh and a palatial home.
How much do you pay at the "Y"...?
And still he lands the Brazilian babes while you sit alone in your flat playing pocket pool. How sad for you.
Oh dear oh dear....Clearly you envy old Mick...it's never too late.
No need for "pocket pool" here old fellow/gal.....I'm blessed with a gorgeous wife and amazing children...oh and a palatial home.
How much do you pay at the "Y"...?
What's wrong with dying your hair? Some people just don't like grey. I started going grey when I was 13 (thanks mom!), and sometimes I dye and sometimes I don't. I'm not try to hang on to my youth, I just occasionally get tired of the grey. If the end result is a more youthful look, that's a nice benefit, but not the main goal!
EssexTex wrote:
It's not about his age so much as how he looks for his age.....he resembles one of those hairless cats.
I'm sure you are a far better example of a man or woman of Micks advancing years, whether it be down to surgery or not.
And still he lands the Brazilian babes while you sit alone in your flat playing pocket pool. How sad for you.
It's not about his age so much as how he looks for his age.....he resembles one of those hairless cats.
I'm sure you are a far better example of a man or woman of Micks advancing years, whether it be down to surgery or not.
And still he lands the Brazilian babes while you sit alone in your flat playing pocket pool. How sad for you.
cosmiclint wrote:
y' know, the problem I have re: aging & Mick Jagger (and Paul McCartney) is that their dyed hair creates the impression of old men trying to be twenty and thinking no one knows.
I'm not trying to ridicule them. I just think it's sad.
How dare he age!
y' know, the problem I have re: aging & Mick Jagger (and Paul McCartney) is that their dyed hair creates the impression of old men trying to be twenty and thinking no one knows.
I'm not trying to ridicule them. I just think it's sad.
Dude should put his shirt on. arsenault wrote:
Seems like he was on a bed with a chick on She's the Boss. Maybe he just likes beds.
looks like mick is having an argument with his doppelganger boyfriend on
the other side of the bed...
is this a bad time mr. jagger?
the other side of the bed...
is this a bad time mr. jagger?
Seems like he was on a bed with a chick on She's the Boss. Maybe he just likes beds.
I like some of Mick Jagger's songs, but this sucks
jonahboo wrote:
So, how do you feel about here in '09?
back in '93 i really liked this album - thought it had some real good songs on it
So, how do you feel about here in '09?
Is that Don Covay on vocals?
back in '93 i really liked this album - thought it had some real good songs on it
marmelock wrote:
Nope.... Jimmy Rip!
indeed! I stand corrected ...
Nope.... Jimmy Rip!
indeed! I stand corrected ...
federico wrote:
jeff beck, IIRC
Nope.... Jimmy Rip!
jeff beck, IIRC
Nope.... Jimmy Rip!
arsenault wrote:
Haha. I agree!
looks like mick is having an argument with his doppelganger boyfriend on
the other side of the bed...
is this a bad time mr. jagger?
the other side of the bed...
is this a bad time mr. jagger?
Haha. I agree!
stkman wrote:
jeff beck, IIRC
damn good guitar
jeff beck, IIRC
looks like mick is having an argument with his doppelganger boyfriend on
the other side of the bed...
is this a bad time mr. jagger?
the other side of the bed...
is this a bad time mr. jagger?
damn good guitar
this is rubbish...spoiled a great run..
I've never heard any of his solo stuff. This is pretty good...
fredriley wrote:
I think the Stones are one of the great country bands, but I agree with you on this tune —- really rockin.
I'm not usually a fan of ol' Rubberlips or the Stones, apart from their Blues work which is feckin' brilliant, and this is no exception - real driving blues rock. 8 from the Nottingham jury.
I think the Stones are one of the great country bands, but I agree with you on this tune —- really rockin.
I'm not usually a fan of ol' Rubberlips or the Stones, apart from their Blues work which is feckin' brilliant, and this is no exception - real driving blues rock. 8 from the Nottingham jury.
cosmiclint wrote:
How dare he age!
It's not about his age so much as how he looks for his age.....he resembles one of those hairless cats.
I'm sure you are a far better example of a man or woman of Micks advancing years, whether it be down to surgery or not.
How dare he age!
It's not about his age so much as how he looks for his age.....he resembles one of those hairless cats.
I'm sure you are a far better example of a man or woman of Micks advancing years, whether it be down to surgery or not.
EssexTex wrote:
How dare he age!
He sure looks like a "wandering spirit" nowadays.
kinda like nosferatu...with hair plugs.
kinda like nosferatu...with hair plugs.
How dare he age!
Ho Hum
He sure looks like a "wandering spirit" nowadays.
kinda like nosferatu...with hair plugs.
I dig Keef's solo stuff too, but I agree that some guidance from Mick wouldn't have hurt.
This discussion reminds me of Brian May's solo efforts, he could have used the guidance of Roger and Freddie in some areas - take "Cyborg" or "China Belle" for example.
It's good to hear these guys expressing themselves outside the norm.
This is such a great album.
As a friend of mine once put it: "He really hit it out of the park with this one."