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THE REVIEW
The post-Mick Taylor Stones, as Richards states in his splendid biography "Life," with Ronnie Wood two guitars became one. The Stones with good Ronnie in the lineup lose much of the damp and dirty aura that had surrounded them at least until '73. They become an ordinary rock'n'roll band with blues-stained records featuring some excellent tracks floating on a surface of fillers. "Some Girls" from 1978 is their answer to New York punk with a narrative of grimy streets in a collapsing metropolis, not a great album but their last great record. The tour that follows in North America is the one where Keith Richards will be reduced to his lowest point before his almost definitive downfall, and it will be only his not even ten-year-old son who saves him from the abyss in a hotel room. From that point, the old pirate will get his head in order and quit drugs. The concert at Fort Worth on July 18, 1978, documents a confused, stalled band that alternates notable moments with "Beast of Burden" to a long and nauseating version of "Miss You". Jagger is out of sync on "Tumbling Dice", sung poorly, and his buddy Keith offers his worst in a terrible "Happy" that loses all the joyful energy of the original in favor of a tired, croaky dirge. When Wood and Richards work together, the wall of sound is still solid; as soon as one of the two falters, the listening almost becomes irritating. These are the tired, demotivated Stones of the late decade. This live performance is a direct testimony that the limit has been reached, and once they somewhat get it together in 1982, they will return with their usual well-crafted rock show without great expectations. The '80s will be terrible, albums built on poor inspiration will still offer some good moments, but overall, after Mick Taylor's departure, the Jagger-Richards operation has been coasting to the present day.
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This review captures The Rolling Stones' 1978 live album 'Some Girls Live in Texas' during a period of creative and personal challenges. The departure of Mick Taylor and addition of Ronnie Wood marks a shift from a gritty aura to a more ordinary rock sound. The live performance reflects a band struggling with fatigue and unevenness, especially notable in Keith Richards' low point. Despite flaws, moments like the 'Beast of Burden' shine through, revealing a decisive era before the band's 1980s decline.Tracklist Lyrics
01 DVD Bonus Features: Mick Jagger Interview 2011 (00:00)
02 DVD Bonus Features: Saturday Night Live (00:00)
03 DVD Bonus Features: ABC News 20/20 Interviews (00:00)
04 Let It Rock (02:05)
08 When The Whip Comes Down (05:08)
11 Imagination (06:30)
14 Far Away Eyes (05:43)
15 Love In Vain (04:47)
18 Sweet Little Sixteen (03:05)
21 Let It Rock (03:20)
25 When The Whip Comes Down (05:16)
28 Imagination (06:48)
31 Far Away Eyes (06:00)
32 Love In Vain (04:55)
35 Sweet Little Sixteen (03:24)
38 Mick Jagger Interview 2011 (14:54)
39 Tomorrow (06:37)
43 ABC News 20/20 Interviews (04:58)
The Rolling Stones
English rock band formed in London in 1962. Key long-term members include Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Known for blues-influenced rock, enduring live performances and a prolific discography.81 Reviews
