Most bands the drummer sets the time. But Charlie always followed Mick setting the song timing. That was his special talent. He wasn't flashy. Just a genius drummer. One of a kind. RIP Charlie.
I agree. All guys, are masters of dynamics, timing, and co-hesiveness. ( together,....for A COMMON GOAL ! ) = which, is what 'music ' ought to be.....thank, men ! ((We are all on the ' same page '....as the lyrics / music notes dictate )) yes you are ! Wish Mozart, and others were alive today.....they'd be astounded....even Scott Joplin, of ' ragtime ' fame. (check his music out .....from old movie ' the sting ' with Paul Newman. Very good tune, for that movie.....50 years ago. !
"Mr." Watts... Yup, MISTER Watts..... There's a guy on RU-vid who said his father and co-workers were doing renovations at his house. At lunch break, they went outside and sat in their truck to eat some sandwiches this is when Mr. Watts's wife came and told them "What are you doing here?" And they replied "Having our lunch break M'am". To which she said "Hell no! you're not going to sit in your truck to eat. You come inside, I have prepared a soup for you guys". So on they went and sat at Mr. and Mrs. Watts' diner table to have a good lunch meal with both of them. Later Mr. Watts showed them his collection of Jazz records like a good old friend. Mr. Watts... him and his wife both amazing human being.
Ive been playing the guitar or almost 50 years and I can tell you that when Keith starts that opening Rythem riff, he owns it. Nobody does like he does, nobody. Like Clapton once said, no matter how hard I may try to sound like Muddy Waters when I play a Muddy Waters song- it still sounds like me trying to sound like him.
amen. and ronnie woods, and charley, and mick jagger moves. limonite. capo on the seventh fret! what a band. And I was listening to keith talk about jerry reed, and how he played it. jerry reed was a vein to this heart. good stuff.
The song itself is a masterpiece, and the Stones' performance of it is nothing short of legendary. It is a dark and disturbing song, but the Stones deliver it with a sense of humor and irony that makes it all the more powerful. The band's chemistry is undeniable, and they play with a level of passion and intensity that is simply electrifying.
Brother we all have darkside, obviously they write there's down. It's a relish that they shsre with us! Be grateful most are still here, bless you my friend Charlie 🧡
Je réitère ce que j'avais dit il y a 5 mois, ce midnight rambler là fait remarquer si ce n'était pas déjà fait tout le potentiel vocale, scénique etc de Jagger et de ses chères acolytes étaient de transcender un morceau tel que " Midnight Rambler, " dans cette sublime vidéo tout y était !si on devait mettre une image des Rolling Stones, celle-ci serait à n'en pas douter aux premières loges, c'est mon humble avis !
Doesn't really matter how old they get...sometimes they come out flat, sometimes they come out on fire....But whenever they get into Midnight Rambler, usually mid-show-They catch fire and become the greatest rock and roll band of all time, never fails. This from a guy that has seen them 60 times. Many great shows, some flat shows. But when they whip out this song, they catch fire
It truly is hard for me to imagine the Stones without Charlie .....always my favorite Drummer since childhood .....RIP Charlie and thanks for showing us how it's done both in music and being a fine human being !
I've been saying it all along, even way before Charlie passed away. If the Stones think they can continue as a band without Charlie they're crazy. You don't replace Charlie. It's like trying to replace Keith or even Mick himself.
@@eightinches6094 no it isn´t the same! You can´t replace "THE VOICE" of the Rolling Stones but you always can replace a drummer. Every good drummer can play on the same level like Charlie. I definitely would prefer the Stones without Charlie than without Mick or Keith!
I'll tell you the story of my father. When he was very young, about 14 years old, he listened to The Rolling Stones on a reel tape recorder in the basement of his house. In the basement ... because he lived in the USSR, where this music was banned. And he never thought he could get to your concert. In 2007, I learned that you are coming to St. Petersburg. And I bought 6 tickets and we came to your concert with the whole family. After this concert, I fell in love with your blues. And two years ago, I sent my father to the Czech Republic to your concert. It was a gift for his 60th birthday. Thank you for the music!
Thank you for highlighting my humble comment. It's had when your parents die. The holidays are not as fun, because no one is there to tell stories about the past generations. My Grandmother Semrau lived to be 100 years old, and she had the best stories too. Like most people say l wish l would have wrote them down. Family means a lot to me. Just try to love them for what you can. Parents aren't perfect either. No one is. Blessings be!!!!
No matter how many times I watch this particular version I am always amazed by how fantastic the Stones are! How many tempo changes flawlessly done (was it 4 or 5?) throughout the song? Not a beat missed. The guitar tones and weaving and tasty riffs from both Keith and Ron, Charlie just being amazing, and Mick showing why he's the best frontman in the business! And oh yeah, I was so focused on the performance I almost forgot to mention how incredibly unique and powerful the song itself is. Complex, textured, incredible dynamics and breaks, intense lyrics, and insane energy. What an amazing band!!!!
I am 74. I saw Stevie Wonder open for the Stones in Cobo Hall in the 70s. When the Stones came out, everyone wanted Stevie to continue. But, once the Stones got going, the crowd was "made" by Mick. At the end, both bands played two songs together. Majic ! Stones are the GOT or RRBands, IMHO.
How could anyone watch this and not think the Stones are the Worlds Greatest Rock N Roll Band & Jagger easily the greatest, most charismatic frontman ever? Incredible!
Greatest rockin roll band ever will never be a band like them rest in peace Charlie you'll never be forgotten you was one of the true Legends of the world will always be missed
WRONG. The greatest live performance ever is the Sweet Jane intro played by Lou Reed's guitar players at the time; Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner in 1973. Nothing better live as ever been recorded ever. When guitar players are talking about tone. This is the guitar sound they are talking about.
C'mon Gang... too many great groups, too many great performances, too many great musicians to even bring up the thought of the best this or that. e.g. I'd say, Santana at Woodstock ('Soul Sacrifice') and would still get a buncha Boos.
I'm a drummer & it's true, Charlie has Super Chops & the Stones wouldn't be the Stones without him!! His manner is perfect for the band! Will miss ya Charlie, no doubt!!
Yes Diana Green I cannot take my eyes off Mick Jagger he is totally mesmerising whatever song he is singing and I've been watching him since 1962 I never tire of him love Mick Jagger and the Stones
This is one of my favs! Yes Charlie lives on every day when I listen to his music!! They really rock this one, I go crazy for it!! Harmonica blaring and all!! The best band ever!!!
Keith points at Mick at 2:19 , not sure what he says, but he is waiting to hear Mick's harp solo. Played it a 1,000 times and Keith is still pumped up by the music.
Keef always thought there was something special about Mick and the harp. Back in the day, it was always just them and maybe Nicky Hopkins, or ‘Stewie on keys. Keef does come to life doing it.
This song demonstrated Charlie's rock genius as well as any other, and the whole fucking band's genius interplay as well. My very favorite Stones song.
When I'm 80,in my wheel chair,if I can move like Jagger, I'll be doing good.in fact I still go to Summer concerts and get up and dance with my walker . Can't move much the next day, but. Hey.. worth it!!
The greatest band in history. Been making music for over 50 years and for the most part the same key players. Mick kieth Charlie and ronnie, bill and mate's. ✌
I am an old lady....first saw the Stones in 1969...saw them last week in Philadelphia (2019)....and Mick still sins and moves like the boy he was in 1969..,and I become a teenager again.l..and all the power and sexiness and darkness and funk of rock and roll fills my soul and I sing and scream to the heavens! Long live The Rolling Stones! Long live Mick, Keith,and Charlie! The music fills your soul and you will never grow old.
True but they should have quit already. It's embarrassing for us old guys to see these elderly geezers trying to be as cool and fresh as they were 50 years ago. They're not.
Maybe not as fresh, but cool? Oh yes. It's not the least bit embarrassing for this old geezer, I'm proud to be of their generation - and see them still kicking boyband ass after over 50 years. No other band could pull in 1.5 million fans of three generations at one concert.
@ukkfayooyay Old geezers are the Happy Together tour and the Beach Boys or whats left of both, etc. The Stones sell out a football stadium no problem, crossing multiple generations. There is a reason people still go.
I've known about him playing that French harp since the 1st time I heard this song. And this has always been one of my faves because of him playing. Also the guitar work is great & Charlie nails it. Love the Stones since 1964!!
Mick played the "blues harp" on their early records and in some live concerts.. But when he started running all over the place he stopped playing so much. Plus I think Ronnie Wood's style meshed very well with Keith's style.
Listening to this version again ya realise it's bro Charlie at his best. R I P Charlie an thanx for the decades of what you shared with all us music lovers.
Each one of the Stones has a “voice” to growl out loud. Watt’s steady clock-like perfect drumming, Wood’s leg-tilting strokes, Keith Richards’ wrapping wrangling rumble, Jagger’s parade of dance and vocals. All four here speak their voice.
@@evelynoconnor3062 I’m glad to know you feel that way Evelyn. well I decided to reply you privately because I appreciate your support towards me and the band
Every great band has a secret weapon. For AC/DC, it was Malcolm Young. Led Zeppelin, John Paul Jones. For the Stones, it's Charlie Watts. He's not flashy or dynamic, but he's also arguably the best time-keeper there is. He pulls no punches, plays with no nonsense, and is so reliable he makes a German train schedule look unruly.
