Thanks for doing this. It is so sad to see another great artist dying. This was a lovely tribute. He was a metronome. I always visualize him with brushes
"you don't try very hard to please me. With what you know it should be easy" a compliment...or you know , something else? Pretty sure it flew straight over ed Sullivan's head. 😂😁🤣
so, would it be fair to call Charlie Watts ‘a Zen drummer’ ? (gotta ask about those lyrics…is that a threat or a promise, Mick…?!) Mad High on the Adorable Meter = Charlie Watts smiling when he sees himself on the monitor,mad respect to Charlie for setting up SRV w/The R/S, Inc., at the Danceteria, saying, ‘let’s sign this guy, SRV’.
@@danielfronc4304 I've seen them 20 times. Starting with $10.00 tickets up to $214.oo ever since day one. I say that because he was a gentleman and I have seen many videos of his jazz bands and orchestra. And because he raised horses , loved jazz and was also such a snappy dresser. I have watched every interview and impressed by his humility. Thanks for asking. Peace.
High level on the ‘adorable meter’Charlie Watts smiling when he sees himself on the monitor, and Mad Respect for being the steady unruffled engine of the band, and specifically for hearing SRV, and saying, ‘let’s sign these guys’ which caused the Danceteria.’ ❤ *Charlie was right, he knew*
They're dropping like flies now, unfortunately. I wonder who'ii be next in the next few days. It is a riot seeing Jagger in a suit jacket, plaid shirt and matching tie.Also, Tina Turner hadn't gotten to him yet and taught him how to move and perform properly on stage (" ie. to "move like Jagger").. He looks like a male Linda Ronstadt. What a wonderful 80 years Watts had. Rock stardom and playing jazz on the side.
Love the way Charlie was positioned so he could be in front of the camera versus being hidden away in the back. Charlie grew up listening to Jazz which he always preferred over rock. When he joined the band he wasn’t expecting it to last very long which is so ironic considering their longevity. Supposedly his wife didn’t approve of him having a drum kit at home and evidently Charlie knew how to make his wife happy since they were married for almost 57 years. So Charlie not only kept the beat for the band but was also steady in his domestic life.
Charlie was a pro in the use of the high hat and snare. Listen to “Beast of Burden” on the Some Girls album. Charlie’s drums are at the forefront and no one in the band can pull off what they’re doing without Charlie’s absolute precision. He nailed it and it’s the reason it’s a great song. And it’s just one example as you well know. Thanks for the tribute. RIP Charlie.
I always loved the way Charlie looked when he was playing. Sort of like the Cheshire cat with his little smile. He seemed to know something the rest of us didn't. R.I.P.
@@carlathedestructor2454 my coworker, who’s only 32 years old, said she always had a crush on Charlie. I’m glad she got to see them in concert a couple of years ago. Sadly, I haven’t….I was supposed to see them last year in May, but it was postponed due to Covid. It’s supposedly rescheduled for November but there’s a chance that they may cancel the rest of the tour altogether. Who knows.
Fil I just want to throw out there how much respect I and so many others have for you for all you do including paying tribute to so many greats that have passed etc you are one of a kind and you are destined for great things . Just keep doing what you are doing you are HIGHLY respected by SOOOOO MANY ❤️💯
@@wingsofpegasus Truly I learn a lot from you....my parents were musicians and I played piano-I love music but no talent, good ear though. It's really educational and a refresher for those of us that love the core basics of great music.
Fil...just want to you, watching you and your face during this performance was the best part. So easy to see how much you appreciate it all. Thanks for sharing
@@Rock_Girl_Daze It was an amazing time for all creative genres especially with the amazing soundtrack provided by 50's rock pioneers up through British Invasion & huge American band breakout that ensued.
The reluctant Rockstar charlie watts a unmistakable groove never liked the limelight but graciously accepted it when mick jagger would introduce him on stage at the beginning of live shows and on his birthday mick would sing happy birthday to charlie if they were doing a live show on that day. Even at 80 charlie was still tight as ever kept it simple in the pocket nothing crazy
Why would anyone Dislike this Video featuring Charlie ..Great Drummer..Kool Kat..Nice Dude..Keith said the Stones are still going to tour the USA this year....thanks Fil
I agree, Lynn! He hadn't quite perfected his straight face--it was nice to see him smile, as it was the others. (Though I liked Watts' later cool demeanor, too.)
I think Phil has shown a very early video of the Beatles too, which had some very good footage of Ringo Starr killing it. Phyllis certainly very respectful of all true artists.
Thanks so much Fil. As someone who grew up in the 60s this one was really really rough to deal with. I'm terrified of what's coming in the next 5 years. We've just lost so many. Charlie didn't say much, but then again he did with his sticks. One of a kind.
Always love the Brian Jones era of the Rolling Stones, after all he was the founder as you know. excellent rundown on this performance. Charlie You where an impeccable dresser. Drum on in Peace Charlie Watts in the afterlife with your old bandmate Brian Jones.
@Sasha Taylor Apparently not! He said he absolutely hated being literally chased down the street by hordes of screaming, hormone overridden women. It sounds like he was faithful to his wife and liked it that way. He would sketch the interior of every hotel room he stayed in during their tours. It was a habit he never gave up, no doubt a holdover from his early years as a commercial artist. He loved spending time on his horse farm with his dogs and just sitting in his numerous fancy cars which he had no license to drive and never did. Really, he was a bit of an odd-ball in the world of rock and roll and the Rolling Stones in particular.
that, and living to 80(Chuck Berry's '90 will be tough to beat) in R&R, is unusual. congratulations, CW. you were your own man, and as FIL demonstrates here, just the picture of reliability in a band.
Thank you Fil. Charlie was a part of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. A class act. I was so heartbroken to hear of his passing. I love your choice of performance! What an amazing career! RIP Charlie🤘💔
Been listening to a lot of Stones the last few days, and something that really stands out is just how amazing Charlie's tone is. His drums always sounded so incredible, live or studio recorded.
Bummer, another one gone. I liked seeing him at the beginning--so fresh and loose and free. I also appreciated hearing about his beginnings contextualized in the war, which marked so many English artists of his generation. Thank you! Peace.
i saw charlie in nyc with his jazz band playing at the bluenote twice in the 90's. the first time keith was there and i was standing right next to keith. the second time we were sitting right in front of the stage and when charlie was walking down the steps from the stage he almost fell and we were right there to catch him just in case lol
Thanks Fil. Grew up with these boys, and yes, they are the soundtrack to my life. Charlie was Rock Solid, always. I’m still crushed, shattered...no Charlie, no Stones 😢 . I’ve attended concerts in USA, Canada and South America, and can say every tour was an amazing experience. I hope the upcoming tour gets on alright....there’s gonna be a lot of tears. RIP Charlie 🥁❤️ . Grateful to have been graced with your presence. “Charlie’s good tonight, ain’t he!” Mick
One of the rare times I've seen CW cracking a genuine smile while performing. Watts was the locomotive that drove the Stones. Sure they can get another drummer, but it won't be the same. RIP Charlie Watts you will be so missed.
Hey Fil!!❤ Good evening. Thanks for featuring Charlie Watts. RIP!! We're sadly losing the legrnds 😔. At least we'll always have their music!! They were so young here lol.
Found myself (unexpectedly) tearing up for the first time since I was a kid when I heard that Charlie had died. Immediately pulled out "Get Yer Ya Yas Out" (best live LP ever) and enjoyed Charlie's performance on that release. It's amazing. Great analysis of what made the Stones so good as a live band -- the bass and drums were perfect and built the sound upon which everything else depended. A great loss.
I took Charlie's death really hard. As a huge lifelong Stone's fan, there wasn't a day that went by that I didn't listen to the Stones. He was a large part of the soundtrack of my life. I haven't felt this bad since Prince died. RIP CR
I was 9, snuck into my older sisters room and listened to her records. Then I heard the opening to Honky Tonk woman. It blew me away so much, I listened to it over and over again for an hour.
I was 6 in 1967 and she had High Tides and Green Grass and Rubber Soul and Blond on Blond. I used to lay on her floor colouring. Even at 60 when I hear Norwegian Wood I smell Crayola crayons. Lol no sh-t.
"They'll be back." Ed didn't look any too happy about that!!! Charlie Watts always seemed like the calm in the center of the storm. He always appeared to be so very normal for a rock star. A genuinely lovely man who will be greatly missed.
What’s so great about this channel and these analyses is the wide range of info Fil gets into. Much more than just guitar playing. He covers SO MUCH! What I like so much is that he has a huge appeal to the younger generation who will be so much more educated in the wide world of music. This guy is truly one of a kind.
Sad to know Charlie has gone but the memory of him and the Stones will go on. I was a lucky guy and got to see them live back in 1989 in Toronto. On that date all of the band were on point and put on an excellent show that I'll never forget! The Stones were very professional and you could hear it in their live sets. The Last Time for me is a favorite of mine along with Tell Me for their 1964 numbers and so many others afterwards in the years since .Rock!!!
I saw them twice in '81 & they were in peak form. Hearing Keef play & sing Little T & A was priceless! $15 ticket was only obtainable by mail. I got one for first Orlando show & returned next day to just listen from park outside Tangerine Bowl. Stones found out that scalpers scooped up much of the sold out mail in tix & so they released a ton of $15 tickets day before 2nd show for the fans. A scalper just handed me a ticket & said enjoy the concert so I enjoyed them again for free! Got a couple great pics!
@@stevehill766 The '81 Tour is when we experienced Stones-Mania it seemed. I saw them in Sir Morgan's Cove in Worcester, MA as Blue Monday and the Cockroaches.. I burrowed my way to the stage after my cousin, who was a cop, let me in once the show started. They were giving tickets away throughout the city during the day and two friends of mine were given tix by Ian Stewart. My ears rang until the next day.
I saw the Rolling Stones live in 1997. I won 2 prime tickets. I was very close to the mini stage. I've been a big fan of the Rolling Stones since the 1970s. My dad, (who turned 91 this month), told me that the Rolling Stones were garbage. Later on, my dad said to me he saw the Rolling Stones on TV. I asked my dad how they were. My dad said they were good. I think Charlie Watts is the backbone and the back beat of the Rolling Stones. Thanks for sharing this analysis video. May Brian Jones, Ian Stewart, and Charlie Watts rest in peace. Cheers, Fil! ✌️
@@oldermusiclover yeah but Keith didnt look 65 at 30. It was really after the brain surgery he suddenly aged, which was around the time he was...65! (Almost - 2006 or 2007)
Great video, my old neighbor from down the road in Kingsbury town Charlie Watts, the man with the smallest drum kite in great rocking music history, I was once told that the reason why Charlie played and toured with such a small drum kit was with the savings Charlie had more money to buy more very fine suits also he could have more wardrobe space when on tour
One of the times I saw them live, Mick introduced everyone at the end of the show. When he said "Charlie Watts" the place went absolutely nuts. Probably the longest ovation I've ever seen. He just kept nodding his head and saying "Thank you".
Following his initial surgery for cancer, Charlie Watts once remarked, "The guys putting our gear together onstage could do what I do." Hardly, Charlie -- you were always a humble and wonderful guy as well as an amazing drummer. You are missed. Rest in peace, Charlie. Brian (RIP) Thanks FIL.
Three stones drum songs, among many, Beast of Burden, Honky Tonk Women, and Start Me Up. I’m always amazed during the last 30 seconds of Start Me Up how incredible the drums and bass are.
Charlie Watts is my favorite drummer. I didn't appreciate him until somebody told me that what made him so incredibly special was that "If he played any slower he'd be late." And I really started to listen to him. Charlie made it all the way around the planet with a 5 piece set. Working for one of the biggest bands ever. Thank you Charlie. Thank you twice.
@@dianecourtney2724 I didn't either and I was sitting in a recording studio and my master pointed it out. That little hesitation makes sure you listen for it. He's also very precise and accurate. Charlie doesn't overwork it. Even up-tempo he's laid back. People always talk about how somebody rides the beat. There's right on top of it, there's a little ahead of it, there's a little behind it. All three are still considered on time. "If he played any slower he'd be late." Marlon Brando does it in acting where he makes you wait for the line. It's that moment of anticipation that gets your attention. Are you ready to hear what I have to say Then he says it. Don't kiss her until she's ready to be kissed. Thank you Charlie. Thank you for not being obvious. I would go as far as to say fashionably late- subtle.
Thanks again Eric … I agree on all ( Marlon too 😂) So exhausting how slammed in my face everything is today. True talent can simply relax and breathe . If it’s there it’s there and if you must just scream louder … plz just go elsewhere.
Charlie also played with such nice posture. He's very relaxed, sitting up straight with his shoulders free and easy, not hunched over the kit like a caveman. He gets all the power he needs from the elbows to the fingertips. He learned well from watching his jazz drumming heroes.
If you notice he holds his snare stick with palms up...that's how jazz drummers hold the stick...most drummers hold the snare stick palms down...that kinda shows his Genius to incorporate jazz techniques with rock music...talk about chemistry
Thank you Fil for covering Charlie. I really loved a lot of the Stones older work from the 60s, some 70s, and the Emotional Rescue album from 1980. I was supposed to see them in concert in May 2020, but it was postponed because of Covid. I’ve never seen them in concert before either. May he Rest In Peace. Edit: and thank you so much for choosing this is song. It’s probably my favorite Stones song from their early days. ♥️
Thank you for sharing I just turned 60 got my first Stones album when I was 9 my neighbor gave it to me been to 99 shows over 45 years Charlie played all of them ❤️ RIP Charlie 💔
Fil, your smile is so beautiful, when you are listening to the music from my generation. You describe everything so well I can understand it. Thanks for doing these oldies. ❤️🌹❤️
Charlie Watts was never the most flashy drummer. He wasn't known for the frenzied solos of Cream's Ginger Baker, or for placing explosives in his kick drum like The Who's Keith Moon. Instead, he was the subtle, stoic heartbeat of Rolling Stones for almost 60 years. With Bill Wyman and Keith Richards forged some of rock’s deepest grooves on “Honky Tonk Women,” “Brown Sugar” and other songs, for example.We all fans here in Brazil will miss Charlie 🇧🇷
Only got to see them twice..in the late 70's early 80's. Once with ZZ Top. Charlie was such a relentlessly consistent metronome. They kept him loud so that if the rest of the band fked up..he would cover. "I'm not your bloody drummer..your my bloody singer!"
Charlie was my favorite stone. Since day one when I first heard them waay back in the day it's always been steady headed Charlie Watts. Silent and calm.
I'm so glad you chose to talk about the MOST underrated drummer in history. The man was a "tap-tap" KING!! Stays out of the way and IS the pocket. Good stuff, My man.
Love the choice of video here with Charlie out front, looking sharp and playing with a smile! I've always had a thing for drummers and he was one of the best to ever play. Thank you for this beautiful tribute Fil. Rest in peace Charlie 🥁
Cindy Powers Hello friend! can't go wrong with the classic Rolling Stones lineup with Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger
@@drewpall2598 This video is classic Stones all the way. All five are so young here, to see them playing here together is a treasure. I still love this song today. Charlie was so handsome 🙏
This was from a front-page article appearing in the New York Times three days ago: “His distinctive drumming style - playing with a minimum of motion, often slightly behind the beat - gave the group’s sound a barely perceptible but inimitable rhythmic drag. Bill Wyman, the Stones’ longtime bassist, described that as a byproduct of the group’s unusual chemistry. While in most rock bands the guitarist follows the lead of the drummer, the Stones flipped that relationship - Richards, the guitarist, led the attack, with Watts (and all others) following along.”
Nice tribute to Charlie Fil. He was indeed a solid drummer. Sadly another rock fixture & legend gone. I loved the Rolling Stones of the 60s and 70s. Thanks for a Great analysis Fil. 🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦
Rolling Stones were lucky to have Charlie's sensibility and solidness on the drums. I'm amazed at how some groups have the quiet personality who gets on with the job without being pretentious. Thanks Fil for explaining how drums and bass are the foundation of groups. It makes sense and now I re-listen to certain songs to reaffirm that logic.
Musicians from the 60s amaze me with their ability so young . When you consider no RU-vid or videos to refer to just their musical ear and natural talent to work with along with the records of the day. Its no surprise they continue to rock in into their 70s .
Charlie was the best...his way of playing the drums, it was simple and complicated at the same time...he left his signature on every beat...I love his way of playing...will be sorely missed... the heavens are feasting for him...
Thank you FIL for this great appreciation of Charlie Watts..he was a true drummer's drummer..most definitely. I was quite saddened to hear of his passing may he rest in peace..
Perfectly said. The bands of the 60s and 70s gave us a “live” version of the song in the studio. Like, YES, Jethro Tull, The Clash, The Ramones, Stones, The Who, etc. brilliant again Fil!
Another sad loss to music and fans from this legendary band Fil! Charlie’s brilliance certainly gave The Rolling Stones their unique style…what a drummer….amazing! Sensational tribute Fil! Cheers Mario! 🤘
