Hidden away in the archives for 33 years, this record of the Stones' "Some Girls in Texas" concert is an absolute gem. Playing with a sense of conviction, power, and recklessness that essentially captures the mood of the just released "Some Girls" album, the band is in fine form. Mick's vocals are strong, Keith and relative newcomer Ronnie Wood are in their prime, and Charlie Watts demonstrates once again why he may be the most underrated drummer in rock. Listening to Bill Wyman play bass confirms what I've felt for some time now...the bass lines simply don't sound the same since Daryl Jones took his spot. Bill is unassuming as ever yet his contribution to the Stones' signature sound cannot be overlooked or dismissed.
In contrast to recent Stones' tours, there's plenty of interaction between the band members...particularly Mick and Ronnie...and the stripped-down 1978 edition means a lot of shared-mike vocals with Mick, Keith, and Ronnie occasionally trying to outdo one another. The boys are clearly enjoying themselves yet I couldn't help but get the feeling they were genuinely committed to delivering a great performance.
Ronnie's playing deserves special mention here since we hardly see him cut loose with as many solos anymore. For whatever reason, and there are plenty that come to mind, Mick and Keith seem to keep him under wraps these days and it's a real shame. His style is totally different from Mick Taylor's but Ronnie's lead work on the 1975 and 1978 Tours stand on their own merit.
Plenty of variety here...a couple of Chuck Berry covers, some well-known Stones' classics, eight cuts from the "Some Girls" release, which encompasses quite a few musical genres on its' own...the concert is fast, furious, and in-your-face. I'm looking forward to picking up the DVD when it becomes available when I'll be the one to decide just how loud it should be played!
Track listing
01. "Let It Rock" (Chuck Berry) - 2:!2
02. "All Down The Line" - 3:56
03. "Honky Tonk Women" - 3:38
04. "Star Star" - 3:47
05. "When The Whip Comes Down" - 5:13
06. "Beast of Burden" - 6:28
07. "Miss You" - 8:35
08. "Just My Imagination" (Whitfield/Strong) - 6:40
09. "Shattered" - 4:45
10. "Respectable" - 3:23
11. "Far Away Eyes" - 5:51
12. "Love in Vain" (Robert Johnson) - 4:53
13. "Tumbling Dice" - 4:38
14. "Happy" - 3:12
15. "Sweet Little Sixteen" (Chuck Berry) - 3:11
16. "Brown Sugar" - 3:14
17. "Jumpin' Jack Flash" - 6:15
All songs by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards except where noted
The Rolling Stones
Mick Jagger - lead vocals, guitar, electric piano
Keith Richards - lead and backing vocals, guitars
Ronnie Wood - backing vocals, guitars, pedal steel guitar
Charlie Watts - drums
Bill Wyman - bass guitar
Additional personnel
Ian Stewart – piano
Ian McLagan – acoustic and electric pianos, organ, synthesizer
Doug Kershaw – violin on "Far Away Eyes"
Original 1978 production crew
Jerry Carraway
Live sound recording by BJ Schiller
24 track recording by Michael Garvey
Produced by Jack Calmes
Directed by Lynn Lenau Calmes
Lead Cameraman Phillip Thomas
Camera Operator Jerry Calloway
Camera Operator Richard Kooris
Camera Operator Philip Pheiffer
Film Loader Bob Hall
Assistant Camera Michael McClary
Assistant Camera Wes Dempster
Audio mix by Bob Clearmountain
Director of film production Phil Davey
Notes
Release date: 15 November 2011
Recorded: 18 July 1978, Will Rogers Auditorium, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Genre: Rock
Length: 79:58
© 2011
Label - Eagle Rock Entertainment
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