Rooted in blues and early rock and roll, the Rolling Stones started out playing covers and were at the forefront of the British Invasion in 1964, becoming identified with the youthful and rebellious counterculture of the 1960s. They then found greater success with their own material, as "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (1965), "Get Off of My Cloud" (1965), and "Paint It Black" (1966) became international number-one hits. Aftermath (1966) – their first entirely original album – is considered by The Daily Telegraph to be the most important of their formative records. In 1967, they had the double-sided hit "Ruby Tuesday"/"Let's Spend the Night Together" and experimented with psychedelic rock on Their Satanic Majesties Request. They returned to their rhythm and blues roots with hit songs such as "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (1968) and "Honky Tonk Women" (1969), and albums such as Beggars Banquet (1968), featuring "Sympathy for the Devil", and Let It Bleed (1969), featuring "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "Gimme Shelter". Let It Bleed was the first of five consecutive number-one albums in the UK.
Jones left the band shortly before his death in 1969, having been replaced by guitarist Mick Taylor. That year they were first introduced on stage as "The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World". Sticky Fingers (1971), which yielded "Brown Sugar" and included the first usage of their tongue and lips logo, was their first of eight consecutive number-one studio albums in the US. Exile on Main St. (1972), featuring "Tumbling Dice", and Goats Head Soup (1973), yielding the hit ballad "Angie", were also best sellers. Taylor was replaced by Ron Wood in 1974. The band continued to release successful albums, including their two largest sellers: Some Girls (1978), featuring "Miss You", and Tattoo You (1981), featuring "Start Me Up". Steel Wheels (1989) was widely considered a comeback album and was followed by Voodoo Lounge (1994), a worldwide number-one album. Both releases were promoted by large stadium and arena tours, as the Stones continued to be a huge concert attraction; by 2007 they had recorded the all-time highest-grossing concert tour three times, and as recently as 2021 they were the highest-earning live act of the year. From Wyman's departure in 1993 to Watts' death in 2021, the band continued as a four-piece core, with Darryl Jones playing bass on tour and on most studio recordings, while Steve Jordan became their touring drummer following Watts' death. Their 2016 album, Blue & Lonesome, became their twelfth UK number-one album.
The Rolling Stones' estimated record sales of 200 million make them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The band has won three Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004. Billboard magazine and Rolling Stone have ranked the band as one of the greatest of all time.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rolling_Stones
Studio albums
The Rolling Stones / England's Newest Hit Makers (1964)
12 X 5 (1964)
The Rolling Stones No. 2 / The Rolling Stones, Now! (1965)
Out of Our Heads (1965)
December's Children (And Everybody's) (1965)
Aftermath (1966)
Between the Buttons (1967)
Their Satanic Majesties Request (1967)
Beggars Banquet (1968)
Let It Bleed (1969)
Sticky Fingers (1971)
Exile on Main St. (1972)
Goats Head Soup (1973)
It's Only Rock 'n Roll (1974)
Black and Blue (1976)
Some Girls (1978)
Emotional Rescue (1980)
Tattoo You (1981)
Undercover (1983)
Dirty Work (1986)
Steel Wheels (1989)
Voodoo Lounge (1994)
Bridges to Babylon (1997)
A Bigger Bang (2005)
Blue & Lonesome (2016)
Hackney Diamonds (2023)
Intro
The Rolling Stones Lyrics
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A fanfare wakes the land
The naked lives just a shining down
At the dawn of the common man
Outside in the madding crowd
He laughs along the way
Traffic city, what a pityIt doesn't have a word to say
Troubled people, billions of people
They can't seem to understand
The ringing ears are unable to hear
The sounds of the natural plan
Yeah yeah yeah
The lyrics to The Rolling Stones's song "Intro" are an introduction to the band by Whoopie Goldberg. The song starts with Whoopie Goldberg stating the introduction and welcoming the audience to the show. She then goes on to say that she is in Miami, where she had not been since the hurricane relief. This was the last time she saw the audience. She continues by saying that she went to Planet Hollywood to figure out what she was going to say while introducing the world's greatest rock and roll band.
The lyrics also reveal Whoopie Goldberg's admiration for The Rolling Stones. She mentions that the band brought music to them that their parents told them they probably shouldn't be listening to. She continues by saying that many people have tried to mimic the band but failed because there is only one. She proudly introduces The Rolling Stones and the song comes to an end.
The song is an exciting introduction to one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time. It showcases the band's versatility and energy that made them one of the most loved bands in history. The Rolling Stones is arguably the most successful rock and roll band of all time. The song has become iconic and is often played at the beginning of Rolling Stones concerts.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and Gentleman, would you please welcome Whoopie Goldberg!
Announcing the arrival of Whoopie Goldberg as the host of this show
Hey! Hey!
Greeting the audience with enthusiasm
Good evening, Miami
Wishing the city of Miami a good evening
Good evening, world
Addressing the entire world tuning in to watch the show
Welcome!
Welcoming the audience to the show
I'm here this evening in Miami
Explaining the reason for being in Miami
Where I have not been since hurricane relief
Stating the last time the host was in Miami
That was the last time I saw ya'll
Mentioning the last interaction with the audience in Miami
And I went down to Planet Hollywood
Sharing a personal experience of the host visiting a restaurant named Planet Hollywood
To figure out what I was gonna say
Expressing the host's preparation for introducing The Rolling Stones
'Cause I'm here to do one thing and one thing only
Clarifying the sole purpose of the host's presence at the show
I'm here to introduce the band
Announcing the main act for the evening
That brought music to us
Acknowledging The Rolling Stones for their contribution to music
That our parents told us, we probably shouldn't be listening to
Recollecting how the older generation perceived the band's music
But a lot of our parents are here tonight
Recognizing that the older generation is present in the audience
A lot of people have tried to mimic this band
Pointing out the influence of The Rolling Stones on other musicians
But couldn't do it
Asserting the uniqueness of the band's sound and style
Because there's only one
Emphasizing that The Rolling Stones are one of a kind
So I'm honored and proud and pleased
Expressing the host's feelings about being given the privilege to introduce The Rolling Stones
To introduce the worlds greatest Rock'n'Roll band
Introducing The Rolling Stones with a grand title
Ladies and Gentleman, The Rolling Stones!
Concluding the introduction and inviting the band to take the stage
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eduardo Dornelles
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@guyfawkes9951
I...WAS...THERE! Awesome show! I screamed so much I think my voice permanently dropped an octave. Fifteen years old and couldn't have been more excited to see THE GODS on stage in front of me.
@brianbeaubien7371
I was only 11 or 12 years old in Fredericton New Brunswick Canada and the only record I had was the Rolling Stones Greatest Hits called High Tide and green grass! You go girl!
@roberttompkins6489
And to think they were considered old then--still going 40 years later. Greatest rock band ever.
@richardscally694
Damn Right.!!!
@sebaortiz6028
EVER!!!
@freebee8221
the beatles may be the best band ever, but the Rolling Stones is the greatest rock n roll band ever
@richardscally694
@@freebee8221 Beatles & Stones, the Greatest.!!
@freebee8221
@@richardscally694 absolutely. they were the first and they set the bar so high that no other band has gotten to that level yet.
@markseely5902
I was there for both nights It was then dubbed the final World Tour with Keith celebrating his 38th birthday. Never would I have guessed 40yrs later I would be here seeing this. Yes, the Coliseum was the place. It was where I had my first job while in High School ...loading concession stands pre-show and maintaining inventory during events which gave me ample time to see every event occurring between 1981-84 while frequently sneaking in a few friends and, on occasion, some very lucky outside bystanders to sold-out shows. If you see this, say hi.
@Piwork69
I saw this on ON-TV at my friends house in 1981.