The Rolling Stones: Hackney Diamonds

[WeFixFlats]

What if the Rolling Stones released an album of original tracks, a video of the lead single and had a worldwide broadcast event and no one cared?

Here we are...

 

[Moondog Wily]

WOW! I had not heard about it, but I would have to blame the marketing departments of the label!! I LOVE the video ;~)) I think the whole billboards thing is one of the most innovative ideas in music videos I have seen in a long time, and they did a great job on it! I like the song to, message is very apropos considering nobody seems to "care". Don't get angry with them!!! Thanks for bringing to my attention, I will try to help with their marketing pro bono (at least that is what I am going to tell the cute girl in the leather star chaps) ;~))

 

[bodia]

I dig the tune. Posted it in the "What are you listening to?" thread yesterday. Hope the rest of the album is as good.

 

[Tom Bradovich]

I LOVE IT. Almost 20 years since a new tune from them and I think they've done a great job with this song. Hope the rest of the album is this good. But, here again, I'm an old geezer, been a Stones fan from the beginning. Doesn't make me a bad person, though

 

[bodia]

Here's a cool video released yesterday of Jimmy Fallon and the Stones

 

[bodia]

Here's a good tidbit from the interview above. There is one song they recorded in 2019 with Charlie on drums, and Bill on bass. That's pretty frickin' cool. And, Charlie said if anything ever happened to him the boys should go on with Steve Jordan on drums. Good choice!

 

[Moondog Wily]

That was one of the funnest interviews I have ever seen! Thanks for sharing!!

 

[bodia]

That was one of the funnest interviews I have ever seen! Thanks for sharing!!

I enjoyed it too. Although, for the record, I am a Fallon fan.

 

[Tom Bradovich]

Thanks for posting the interview, Bodia. I laughed out loud at the story about Keith smoking backstage of the Tonight Show.

 

[László]

I like it.

They don't need permission to both be old and to rock like muthas. Life is a short ride. Might as well make the most of every second on the planet.

 

[Prina]

That's fun. They've put out much worse.

For those of us old farts that grew up with the Stones it just takes you WAY back!
Love that the first shot of Richards is with a cherry burst Lester.

 

[Tom Bradovich]

That's fun. They've put out much worse.

For those of us old farts that grew up with the Stones it just takes you WAY back!
Love that the first shot of Richards is with a cherry burst Lester.

Yeah! And the idea to put them in videos of their evolution up on billboards larger than the billboards themselves was genius.

 

[bodia]

Thanks for posting the interview, Bodia. I laughed out loud at the story about Keith smoking backstage of the Tonight Show.

My pleasure!

 

[WeFixFlats]

An update story about "Hackney Diamonds"

Rolling Stones Share New Video From 'Hackney Diamonds' Album - Best Classic Bands

The album marks their first new studio effort of new material written by Jagger and Richards since 2005 and includes Charlie Watts

bestclassicbands.com

 

[Tom Bradovich]

Man, what a great article. Nice to see not only Charlie and Bill credited for performances on the album, but Paul McCarthy, Stevie Wonder, & Lady Gaga appear as well.

Both Keith and Mick commented on making a record that first of all they love. Which, should, IMO include not chasing trends in music the way they did during Mick's disco period.

The Stones never needed to chase trends - just stay close to their roots in Blues/Rock, produce and record killer tracks like "Don't Get Angry" and us long-time followers that may have strayed elsewhere for that rock will be back in the fold.

Wow, just think if the entire album is as good as it's first track. Thank's Flats for the update.

 

[WeFixFlats]

Stop yelling at Keef~!!

Keith Richards: Rap is people yelling at me. I get enough of that at home

In news that will surprise nobody, 79-year-old Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards says he's not a fan of rap music

www.loudersound.com

 

[Tom Bradovich]

Way to go, Keith - agree completely!

 

[WeFixFlats]

Second track drops...

The Rolling Stones Make ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’ With Lady Gaga & Stevie Wonder

The Rolling Stones enlisted Lady Gaga on vocals and Stevie Wonder on keys to contribute to their new single "Sweet Sounds Of Heaven" off their forthcoming studio album, 'Hackney Diamonds.'

www.jambase.com

 

[bodia]

Second track drops...

The Rolling Stones Make ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’ With Lady Gaga & Stevie Wonder

The Rolling Stones enlisted Lady Gaga on vocals and Stevie Wonder on keys to contribute to their new single "Sweet Sounds Of Heaven" off their forthcoming studio album, 'Hackney Diamonds.'

www.jambase.com

Love it!

 

[Tom Bradovich]

Well ... to borrow a phrase ... Alright, alright, alright!!! Two songs so far, and both smashingly good. A slow sway on this one, but a great song with the added flair of Stevie Wonder on a variety of keys and of course killer backup vocals from Lady Gaga. Way to go Stones.