| 21st September 2007 07:11 AM |
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| Gazza |
THE VERY BEST OF MICK JAGGER, the first overview of his distinguished solo career, is set for release in the U.S. on October 2, on Atlantic/Rhino Records. It’s a vivid reminder of the compelling gifts that brought Jagger fame in the first place. As an embodiment of all that rock ’n’ roll can mean, he is virtually without peer and that is made plain on this compelling 17-track collection, which includes three previously unreleased performances.
But Mick, for better or worse, is also one of those figures who has far eclipsed the realm of rock ’n’ roll to become one of the most recognizable names and faces in the world, as celebrated for who he is as for what he’s accomplished. Indeed, he is a “musician and songwriter,” one of the greatest singers in rock ’n’ roll history, and a restless, adventurous artist.
The earliest track on the album is “Memo From Turner,” a raw, R&B burner (showcasing Ry Cooder on slide guitar) that was featured in the seminal 1970 film Performance, in which Jagger also starred. The most recent track, “Old Habits Die Hard,” also references Jagger’s film career. It originally appeared on the soundtrack (produced by Jagger and former Eurythmic Dave Stewart) of the 2004 film Alfie, and it won a Golden Globe? for “Best Original Song.”
In between those two peaks, separated by more than three decades, Jagger released four solo albums: She’s The Boss (1985), Primitive Cool (1987), Wandering Spirit (1993), and Goddess In The Doorway (2001). Ten selections from those albums appear on THE VERY BEST OF, including “God Gave Me Everything,” which Jagger cowrote with Lenny Kravitz; “Joy,” on which Bono contributes a guest vocal; “Sweet Thing,” the singer’s irresistibly sensual 1993 single; and “Evening Gown,” a paean to lasting love that closes out this set.
THE VERY BEST OF also includes two dynamic collaborations on Motown songs, a favorite source of material for Jagger over the years. Reggae legend Peter Tosh, one of the founding members of The Wailers, was among the first artists signed to Rolling Stones Records in the late ’70s. For Tosh’s 1978 album, Bush Doctor, he and Jagger collaborated on a seductive duet on The Temptations’ hit, “(You Got to Walk And) Don’t Look Back,” which was written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White.
Then, in 1985, Jagger teamed up with David Bowie to scorch Martha & The Vandellas’ classic “Dancing in the Street,” which was released as a single as part of the Live Aid effort to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. The song went to #1 in England, and the video for it premiered at the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia.
The sizzling “Too Many Cooks (Spoil The Soup),” was produced by John Lennon and recorded by Jagger in 1973 in Los Angeles. The track features an all-star lineup that includes guitarists Danny Kortchmar and Jesse Ed Davis, keyboardist Al Kooper, bassist Jack Bruce, drummer Jim Keltner, and, on background vocals, singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson. It has never previously been released. The album’s two additional previously unreleased tracks are demos from Jagger’s Wandering Spirit session with producer Rick Rubin. Jagger had sketched out “Charmed Life” (with his daughter Karis on backing vocals) but then decided the track didn’t fit with the rest of the album. The rhythmically charged version on THE VERY BEST OF has been remixed by producer Ashley Beedle. “Taking the bare bones of the song and getting to the finished version with Ashley Beedle was a great creative collaboration,” remarks Jagger.
Meanwhile, as they were making Wandering Spirit, Rubin suggested that Jagger spend a day recording with The Red Devils, a torrid L.A. blues band. “The difficult decision I was faced with when listening to the tracks I recorded with the Red Devils, and having to choose only one, reminded me what a great band they were,” says Jagger. One of the results of that session is Jagger’s previously unreleased rollicking version of Sonny Boy Williamson’s “Checkin’ Up On My Baby.” While, for the most part, Jagger shuns self-revelation in his songs, this collection constitutes as rich a portrait of the singer as can be imagined. It shows him embracing a wide variety of musical forms—blues, reggae, rock ’n’ roll, dance music, ballads—and impressing his own inimitable mark on them. It shows him addressing matters of the body and the spirit and celebrating all the ways that music engages us in our lives and in the lives of others. It shows Mick Jagger as a musician, singer, and songwriter, in short, and that’s finally who he is. The very best of him is very good indeed.
“It was such a disparate time with lots of ups and down—fortunately mostly up—like you do generally have in life,” explains Jagger. “For me, it’s a great thing to listen to since all the songs speak to a certain time and make things come alive for me.” THE VERY BEST OF MICK JAGGER will be available at all retail outlets and at www.rhino.com for a suggested list price of $18.98. The album will also be available at digital retail outlets for a suggested price of $11.99, with ringtones available for six of the tracks.
THE VERY BEST OF MICK JAGGER
Track Listing
God Gave Me Everything
Put Me In The Trash
Just Another Night
Don’t Tear Me Up
Charmed Life*
Sweet Thing
Old Habits Die Hard
Dancing In The Street
Too Many Cooks*
Memo From Turner
Lucky In Love
Let’s Work
Joy
Don’t Call Me Up
Checkin’ Up On My Baby*
(You Gotta Walk And) Don’t Look Back
Evening Gown
*Previously Unreleased
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| 21st September 2007 07:25 AM |
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| Mel Belli |
Here's something from Rolling Stone (audio clips, Jagger comments) that I can't seem to access. Maybe you'll have better luck:
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/09/20/stone-alone-mick-jagger-on-some-favorite-cuts-from-his-new-solo-hits-album/ |
| 21st September 2007 07:38 AM |
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| VoodooChileInWOnderl |
We received this one from Arbell Camron of specialopsmedia.com
Hi ,
Mick Jagger’s “Charmed Life” video has now premiered on YouTube. Check it out!
“Charmed Life” Streaming Video:
http://www.youtube.com/mickjagger
Don’t forget – The Very Best of Mick Jagger will be released on October 2nd!
You can download cover art, photos and press release here:
http://www.specialopsmedia.com/assets/Rhino_Entertainment/Jagger_Assets.zip
The Very Best of Mick Jagger Streaming Video Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gubXilw6RfI
Mick Jagger Official Website:
http://www.mickjagger.com
Mick Jagger Official Myspace Page:
http://www.myspace.com/mickjagger
Preferred Retail Link:
http://www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=74640
Thanks!
Arbell
The Very Best Of Mick Jagger
Track Listing
1. God Gave Me Everything
2. Put Me In The Trash
3. Just Another Night
4. Don’t Tear Me Up
5. Charmed Life*
6. Sweet Thing
7. Old Habits Die Hard
8. Dancing In The Street
9. Too Many Cooks*
10. Memo From Turner
11. Lucky In Love
12. Let’s Work
13. Joy
14. Don’t Call Me Up
15. Checkin’ Up On My Baby*
16. (You Gotta Walk And) Don’t Look Back
17. Evening Gown
*Previously Unreleased |
| 21st September 2007 11:44 AM |
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| glencar |
"Distinguished"? LOL |
| 21st September 2007 11:46 AM |
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| Gazza |
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glencar wrote:
"Distinguished"? LOL
Give them some credit for artistic licence. The words "often shite" aren't appropriate for a press release.
[Edited by Gazza] |
| 21st September 2007 11:59 AM |
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| gimmekeef |
I'm so...not...all over this..... |
| 21st September 2007 12:11 PM |
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| pdog |
A Genesis thread feels more rock and roll than this... |
| 21st September 2007 12:21 PM |
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| Saint Sway |
it baffles the mind that the greatest front man of the greatest R&R band ever - whose written the best songs EVER - has put out such dreadful solo crap
its like Kobe Bryant dominating on the court with the Lakers and then getting blown out in a one-on-one pick up game against a ten year old kid. And your sitting on the sideline watching, wondering how the hell Kobe suddenly forgot how to play basketball?? You just want to scream "dunk the fuckin ball dude!"
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| 21st September 2007 12:33 PM |
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| pdog |
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Saint Sway wrote:
its like Kobe Bryant dominating on the court with the Lakers and then getting blown out in a one-on-one pick up game against a ten year old kid. And your sitting on the sideline watching, wondering how the hell Kobe suddenly forgot how to play basketball?? You just want to scream "dunk the fuckin ball dude!"
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| 21st September 2007 05:49 PM |
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| fireontheplatter |
i think the cd's song listings are great.
i would rather see the song, out of focus on there than put me in the trash. |
| 21st September 2007 06:02 PM |
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| gotdablouse |
Same foes for "Don’t Call Me Up" vs "Too Far Gone" or "Visions of Paradise" |
| 21st September 2007 07:50 PM |
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| texile |
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Saint Sway wrote:
its like Kobe Bryant dominating on the court with the Lakers and then getting blown out in a one-on-one pick up game against a ten year old kid. And your sitting on the sideline watching, wondering how the hell Kobe suddenly forgot how to play basketball?? You just want to scream "dunk the fuckin ball dude!"
great analogy...
yes, it is a mystery that had me baffled ever since i first heard the strains of just another night....
it's like a jagger clone trying to pass for the real thing. |
| 21st September 2007 10:08 PM |
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| Soldatti |
Mick's comments about 8 tracks:
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/16546785/mick_jagger_stone_alone
The most interesting part:
"Don't Tear Me Up" (1993)
Jagger recruited Rick Rubin to produce his third solo album, Wandering Spirit, after hearing the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Blood Sugar Sex Magik. "We had quite a few rows," Jagger says of the producer. "I respect his opinions, but when we disagreed I said, 'It's my record, I'm singing it, and it's my opinion that counts.'"
That says all. |
| 21st September 2007 10:54 PM |
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| Mel Belli |
I think what follows says it all --
"All the instruments and the vocals sound quite close to you, there's very little reverb," Jagger says. "It's the antithesis of the 'Just Another Night' sound. The fashion swung in the complete opposite direction."
-- that he's so willing himself to swing with "the fashion."
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| 22nd September 2007 07:50 AM |
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| corgi37 |
"Lets work".
hahahahahahhahahahahahahaha |
| 22nd September 2007 08:24 AM |
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| glencar |
quote:
Mel Belli wrote:
I think what follows says it all --
"All the instruments and the vocals sound quite close to you, there's very little reverb," Jagger says. "It's the antithesis of the 'Just Another Night' sound. The fashion swung in the complete opposite direction."
-- that he's so willing himself to swing with "the fashion."
But hasn't Mick ALWAYS swung with the "fashion"? Keith restrained him somewhat but Mick has followed whatever currents were around. Sometimes, it paid in spades( Miss You) & sometimes it didn't (Running Out of Luck). |
| 22nd September 2007 08:41 AM |
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| Bitch |
Yeah MICK certainly has lead a Charmed Life! One of the MOST charmed lives ever lived on earth! Loved the video, and notice his father is in it when he's being knighted. That was a nice sentimental touch, also some of his kids are in it too. MICK is so lucky. So special. His life is so exciting, compared to almost anyones. MICK truly has it ALL! Nothing on earth is beyond his reach.
I love MICK's talented and beautiful ass (is it obvious?), so I'll be in the stores October 2, first day out, to buy it. Even though there are only 3 new tracks for me, many people who dont have all the other previous releases may like it as a "best of" type of colaboration. I need all new material that comes out, gots to have it all! I always support MICK in his solo efforts no matter what the critics have to say about it. Doesnt matter to me, if it's MICK, I love it even if it sucks, lol! |
| 22nd September 2007 10:52 AM |
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| pagey666.6 |
[quote]Gazza wrote:
Give them some credit for artistic licence. The words "often shite" aren't appropriate for a press release.
Ha ha ha!!!!! I laughed when I saw "distinguished solo career" in the press release......and thought pretty much the same thing!!!!!! Good stuff Gazza!!!! |
| 22nd September 2007 11:18 AM |
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| mirfälltkeinnameein |
[quote]Saint Sway wrote:
it baffles the mind that the greatest front man of the greatest R&R band ever - whose written the best songs EVER - has put out such dreadful solo crap
The songs that he wrote for/with the stones in the 1980ies are not his best. I think an atrist cannot always put out great things, some are good, some are not.
He wantet to try different things, types of music, and I think he has the right to do so, even if stones-fans don´t like it. And I am sure he knows, that many stones-fans hate him for that, but he doesn´t care, and right so.
(Sorry for my mistakes, english is not my first language) |
| 22nd September 2007 11:41 AM |
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| Some Guy |
He is putting out a floater. |
| 22nd September 2007 11:42 AM |
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| The Wick |
With all the various crap on there and Charmed Life, the Sonny Boy Williamson track is being ignored. It might be the best thing that Jagger has put out solo. The sound and his singing just sound so good on that short Rolling Stone clip. |
| 22nd September 2007 01:24 PM |
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| Mel Belli |
quote:
glencar wrote:
But hasn't Mick ALWAYS swung with the "fashion"? Keith restrained him somewhat but Mick has followed whatever currents were around. Sometimes, it paid in spades( Miss You) & sometimes it didn't (Running Out of Luck).
I agree with that... |
| 22nd September 2007 01:37 PM |
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| glencar |
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Some Guy wrote:
He is putting out a floater.
ANd yet even Mick's dingleberries outrank Van Halen's best releases. Choke on that! |
| 22nd September 2007 02:08 PM |
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| StephenNYC |
Not sure how successful the issue will be but I've got to say that I like mostly all of the tracks. The timing of the release is a bit peculiar though, don't you think? Does Mick owe the record label a cd or two or is he ensuring life on the road as a solo performer should some member(s) of the band call it quits. I don't see them touring as "THE ROLLING STONES" without all four members. However a Mick Jagger solo tour would do phenomenally well should the band decide to lay low for a couple of years or decide to pack it up for good.
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| 22nd September 2007 02:10 PM |
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| Bloozehound |
quote:
Saint Sway wrote:
it baffles the mind that the greatest front man of the greatest R&R band ever - whose written the best songs EVER - has put out such dreadful solo crap
its like Kobe Bryant dominating on the court with the Lakers and then getting blown out in a one-on-one pick up game against a ten year old kid. And your sitting on the sideline watching, wondering how the hell Kobe suddenly forgot how to play basketball?? You just want to scream "dunk the fuckin ball dude!"
Beautifuly said
walking up to the counter to purchase a Mick Jagger solo album has got to be as shameful as it was back in the old days when you'd walk out of the "adult room" with a stack of those big ol VHS porno boxes at the local video store
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| 22nd September 2007 03:12 PM |
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| Gazza |
quote:
StephenNYC wrote:
However a Mick Jagger solo tour would do phenomenally well should the band decide to lay low for a couple of years or decide to pack it up for good.
Thats what he thought 20 years ago. It didnt then, and wouldnt now.
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| 22nd September 2007 05:55 PM |
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| gotdablouse |
On the other hand he never tried touring the US or Europe. Chances are he wouldn't have done too badly selling concert tickets, it's not like he would have had the same problem as Roger Waters when he toured behind Pros and Cons in 1984 and no one knew who he was (other than the posters saying "the genius behind" PF!)
I don't think he'll tour solo now though, what would be the point? |
| 22nd September 2007 06:12 PM |
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| BILL PERKS |
quote:
Bloozehound wrote:
Beautifuly said
walking up to the counter to purchase a Mick Jagger solo album has got to be as shameful as it was back in the old days when you'd walk out of the "adult room" with a stack of those big ol VHS porno boxes at the local video store
I REMEBER THAT WELL |
| 22nd September 2007 06:55 PM |
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| Gazza |
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gotdablouse wrote:
On the other hand he never tried touring the US or Europe. Chances are he wouldn't have done too badly selling concert tickets,
From what I recall, there were indeed plans to tour the US in the late 80's but they reckoned sales would be poor.
The fact that he chose to tour Japan and Australia and by-pass the two biggest markets speaks volumes.
He was able to pull off those tours as the Stones had never played in Asia and hadnt been in Australia since 1973, so in both cases it was a big deal.
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| 22nd September 2007 07:08 PM |
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| GotToRollMe |
I thought "Evening Gown" wasn't going to be on this record?! Maybe he's been reading the board.  |
