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Name: Lordofthejimmy
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Subject: Who shinned the brightest? Songs not on the List
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2013
Time: 2:06:12 AM
Remote Address: 98.14.243.176
Message ID: 278019
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Thread ID: 278019
Okay, I know I'm obsessing over this list a little bit, and it's meant to give Brian Jones his due, but God-damn it, I still think Keith's getting the royal screw-job from this list. So here are a few other songs that Keno suspiciously left off the list and need to be included (Including one where Brian shines the brightest):
AROUND AND AROUND - This song was played on their first Ed Sullivan appearance, the TAMI show, and a number of other times. It's obviously a big song for them. Who shines brightest? FUCKING KEITH!!! I know it's just a Chuck Berry cover, but Keith owns this song. This has to be some of his best lead guitar playing, certainly the best guitar solo to land on an early Stones recording. To be fair, Brian also plays a supportive rhythm guitar part, but Keith's electrifying lead guitar helped make this band a sensation. Keno, you need to add at least this song to the list.
NOT FADE AWAY - Why is this song not on the list? It was a huge hit for them! Who shines the brightest: A Draw. Keith's acoustic guitar is driving (just as good as Brian's on "Satisfaction") as is his guitar solo, but Brian's fiery harmonica is also a standout. I'd definitely add this to the list as a Brian fan, because his harmonica helped make this a winner.
I JUST WANT TO MAKE LOVE TO YOU - Again, big song for them, and who shines the brightest: Brian. His harp drives the song and proves how big an influence he was. Why not include this gem?
SPIDER AND THE FLY - Who shines the brightest: Keith! Well he and Brian do some cool weaving in this song, but Keith plays the cool solo.
THINK - Well the big hits from AFTERMATH are included here, PAINT IT BLACK (which I still say should be a tie because of Keith's opening guitar line, but I'll concede to the decision) and UNDER MY THUMB (no argument here). But what about their lesser known songs from the album. Let's see, we got LADY JANE, I AM WAITING, both featuring Brian's dulcimer, but where's THINK? I always loved that tune, why isn't it here? Could it not be on this list because the one who shines the brightest on this gem is... KEITH?!!!
SOMETHING HAPPENED TO ME YESTERDAY - Well I was gonna call this one for Keith singing half the song, but listening to it again, Brian's horns add a lot. So we'll call this one a draw.
CHILD OF THE MOON - Well if JUMPIN JACK FLASH is included on this list, why not it's B side. Who shines the brightest: Keith! His guitars drive the song. To be fair though, Brian's sax does add to the texture.
Anyway, all insanity aside, I think these would make good additions to the list in place of stuff that either Keith or Brian don’t play on. There’s no point in asking who shines brightest if the other guitarist doesn't appear on the track. Even throwing these songs on the list, you can still show how important Brian was to the band. Just a suggestion, take it for what it’s worth.
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