Sunday, February 6, 2011

Top fourteen songs of the Rolling Stones, according to me, continued: 7. "It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZPA_AKsC1A): I think the title says it all, and what a great video. One question: Why is Charlie smiling so much? 6. "Ventilator Blues" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_ozNANFiNA): This one provides the counter-argument to the song in spot #7. It's both great rock and roll and high art. 5. "Bitch" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtnxvpIEg8w): A ridiculous groove right off the top, a wonderful Arif Mardin horn arrangement, a great vocal, and Charlie and band locked in throughout. 4. "Memory Motel" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7so3BNXUE0I): Shows that the heart of the Stones is the song-writing. Just a beautiful tune, with a great second lead vocal from Keith. 3. "Moonlight Mile" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugYzDqQtdHU): Another beautiful ballad, wonderfully played. Listen for Mick Taylor's slide contributions, a great string arrangement and Jagger's excellent acoustic playing. 2. "Gimme Shelter" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhBpUJcpiCg): A once-in-a-lifetime recording of a perfect song. 1. "Let It Loose" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrCiKD-cBvo): It's just always been my favourite Stones song.

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