Bill Wyman on Ruby Tuesday (from New Documentary)

Brief clip from "The Stones and Brian Jones," the new BBC documentary about the Rolling Stones' founder. Stones' bassist Bill Wyman talks about Brian's contribution to "Ruby Tuesday." Happy Birthday today to Bill! And you can hear him playing on the new Stones' album Hackney Diamonds.
"The Stones and Brian Stones" is now available on streaming (KZbin, Amazon, etc.) and is now available on DVD/Blu Ray. :)

[@common12]

There’s a wonderful beauty in the way Bill describes the song!

[@sebasdebordeaux8347]

Yes !!! plus he's funny when he does.. I like this guy !

[@jlr307]

Bill Wyman’s bass playing is among the best in rock n roll history. He and Charlie were powerful together. Best of luck to you Bill.

[@patrickporter6536]

I still love the early Stones when B. Jones was the Man! And Bill Wyman's bass was fantastic. The other 2 guys that filled in for Jones and Wyman - whoever they were/are - were just filling in.

[@papabagh]

No, not really. They were early but nowhere best in rock history.

[@bobturnley2787]

Ruby Tuesday is one of the songs that made The Stones. One of the best songs of the 60's.

[@bigpants6121]

before that one they were 'made'

[@bobturnley2787]

@@bigpants6121 Ruby Tuesday was the 4th #1 Hit for the Stones in the US. That makes it one of the songs that made the Stones.

[@jessewolf7649]

Their reputation was signed, sealed and delivered upon the release of Satisfaction.

[@bobturnley2787]

@@jessewolf7649 Satisfaction was the #1 song of 1965. Jimmy Gilmer & the Fireballs had the #1 song of 1963. Remember them? Probably not. The Monkees had the #1 song of 1966. Three years later they were done.

[@jetsamperes5762]

@@bobturnley2787 Billboard Top 100 had "California Dreamin' as the #1 of 1966. The Stones were way down the list at 34 and The Beatles at 49. Those charts are kinda worthless.

[@sunsaengnim6880]

Brian Jones for everything that's been said about him was the Stone's secret weapon and best musician. Definitely my favorite period with him, the arrangements were so much more interesting

[@stephenkane2464]

No Jones No Stones

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

@@stephenkane2464 Yesssssss

[@ErikExeu]

What would "The Last Time" be without his riff?

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

Beautiful ❤ It's so great listening to Bill how he speaks about Brian❤.. BRIAN JONES smiles so sweet!.. 👍

[@zenmasterjay1]

That flute on Ruby is crucial🎉

[@thomasjoseph4718]

I think it is a recorder not a flute.

[@instantkarma8777]

Yes. Brian played the recorder. Bill motioned playing a recorder though - not a flute. BUT beautiful Bill is forgiven. After Brian he was my favourite. I thought he was adorable and was really sad when he left the band.

[@cactusjackNV]

Only on KZbin will the Flute experts come out.....

[@instantkarma8777]

@@cactusjackNV Only on KZbin will someone write a meaningless, non contributing dumb statement to grasp at attention.

[@gideonharris1493]

@jamest6474 Where are the flute experts you wrote of? Comment seeking as usual??

[@utenkbeing2845]

Bill always positive on Brian...

[@ziggypop79]

Someone has to be, mick and Keith, even Charlie have said bad things about him to this day.

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

@@ziggypop79 exactly 👍

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

@@ziggypop79 I like your photo (Brian's face)

[@ARIZJOE]

Not always. When Bill showed up at a bar to meet the band, and audition, he said, "Mick was friendly. Keith and Brian were not friendly." Though Bill Wyman always marveled at Brian's ability to play any instrument handed to him.

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

@@ARIZJOE Who knows? Maybe!!..

[@littlecrow6484]

Brian made the Stones recordings exceptional. He was almost like being their producer/ contributor. He deserves producer credit if you ask me.

[@TheaterPup]

Absolutely, 💯. Brian was their George Martin. 😎

[@TheaterPup]

@@jamieflowers1493 Well that’s huge.

[@TheaterPup]

@@jamieflowers1493 Well that may be.

[@wotdoesthisbuttondo]

@@jamieflowers1493 So you're just a credit where due denying skinflint like Jagger/Richards then.

[@bjones8470]

@@jamieflowers1493arrangements that actually made the songs what they were. Certain songs are so much Brian where he takes them so far past the original 3-4 chords that Keith would come up with they wouldn’t even be recognizable without him. Just Paint It Black, it was Brian that did the upstroke guitar strum that gives it that racing across the desert feel so that he could then add the sitar. Take those away and you really don’t have much. There’s more to songwriting than just stringing together a couple of chords

[@RalphIrvine]

Although many other facets have contributed to the Stones' success, the musicality of Brian Jones produced their most intriguing music.

[@victormorgado5318]

Wow this is the best description of Brian Jones talent that I ever heard. In one minute I understood more than I had heard in the last 60 years about Jones ( particularly from the mouth of Keith or Mick)

[@calfolk7381]

60 years old and I still get jazzed every time I hear the intro to Jumpin’ Jack Flash and Wyman’s bass line

[@denniskramer9657]

Keith played it.

[@calfolk7381]

Really? Wow. Great Intro

[@axiomist4488]

Did you know that that intro was done with an acoustic guitar played through a little portable tape player. They have a 4 or 5 inch speaker . Straight from Keith's mouth; you can look it up .

[@calfolk7381]

That’s wild !

[@robertoperfecto9041]

Brian Jones was severely underrated on his contributions that lifted so many early Stones songs. Drugs?

[@JohnMiddletonBunny]

Thank you Bill for acknowledging the unique genius of Brian.

[@derekstocker6661]

Great to see Bill, well done matey and keep up the archaeology!

[@HektorBandimar]

Bill Wyman is a loyal band mate to Brian's memory, and I get the feeling that he doesn't see Mick and Keith as being the fantastic human beings as other see them.

[@TheaterPup]

Well from what he’s said, I think Bill wanted to retire and he was hoping M&K would just wish him well. Instead they acted rather “spoiled” about it, saying oh anyone can play bass, etc. They like being in control of things. So I think Bill was then like, fine, I’m going to dish some dirt. 😜 I get the impression they’re still friends, but Bill keeps a healthy distance for himself. I think we all have people like that in our lives.

[@HektorBandimar]

@@TheaterPup Bill & Charlie were always friends.

[@godfreydaniel6278]

Almost no one sees their intimates as "fantastic human beings" - they see the total person...

[@bigpants6121]

at least Bill can say 'It's all over now' and get some 'Satisfaction!'@@TheaterPup

[@jerryjazzbo2845]

I always believed that Bill would have stayed longer if he had no reasons to leave aside from age & physical wear.

[@michaelfowler6381]

I think the band was never the same after Bill left. Very under appreciated for what he contributed to their sound.

[@randybackgammon890]

Ruby Tuesday is a thing of eternal English beauty,up there with the best of.Give the devils their due✌️

[@davidmurray2539]

Not in the same league as Waterloo Sunset.

[@TheaterPup]

That's a great song as well.@@davidmurray2539

[@user-iv1ed9mj5i]

Lazy Sunday Afternoon also

[@TheaterPup]

Great one too.@@user-iv1ed9mj5i

[@peterschmitz6446]

So good to see Bill alive and kicking and incredible good looking with 87. Best Wishes for the Future !

[@alastairhenderson6709]

Probably my favourite Stones song of all time, Ruby Tuesday. Brian Jones on the dulcet recorder, an instrument that I spurned as a child, as not being 'cool' enough.

[@Leo-dr4qm]

Brilliant bill wyman

[@bandicoot5412]

What a time it still is.

[@jasondorsey7110]

All respect to Ron Wood and Mick Taylor, but Brian Jones was just magical...they were never the same after booting Brian

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

@@jasondorsey7110 Never! Brian Jones was special 🙏

[@karenkoe7096]

Bill Wyman is an interesting person and has had an interesting life. Glad he is still around.

[@michaelholmes4374]

One of my most loved stones songs brings back so many memories from when i was12 years old 😊😊😊

[@WvhKerkhof]

Bill is a fantastic bass player, much underrated.

[@cheallen1626]

That recorder part is incredible.

[@karensylvia9423]

I love Bill Wyman.

[@joecooke4131]

In a group of one, just adding bass at the moment. Admire Brian Jones' contributions to the great sound of the Rolling Stones!

[@lawrencenoctor2703]

Brian Jones , a massively talented man . His contributions added such quality and range to the band ie. Lady Jane a track that came straight out of left field. His inventiveness is much missed. I think he was very badly treated.

[@Foomba]

I think Brian was supremely talented and added so much to the Stones in the 60s but...an addict can be truly unbearable and destructive to relationships. I wish he had not been so overwhelmed by drugs.

[@plusfour1]

You can hear in the Stones music the dichotomy between Jones' influence and the Richards / Jagger blues based music. It was Beggars Banquet where Jones was waning possibly due to his drug abuse. Who is to say which version of the Stones was better. We only know the one that was influenced less by Jones from 1968 onwards.

[@brucekilby9957]

Bill the quite 'Stone' was always in the back ground. But maybe for a reason.Brians early death was so sad.🇬🇧☎️📺🎸

[@GordiansKnotHere]

Agreed.

[@kravitz1999]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHvRdGuAiK6WnLM

[@boilinabag]

stones were never the same after brian, writing wise... 2000 light years from home is one of my favs.

[@TheaterPup]

I'm right there with you. :D

[@rolfmenzen5692]

Brian was a member of the Rolling Stones for just 1/10 of their band history. That's all. And he had never been a songwriter.

[@TheaterPup]

@@rolfmenzen5692 And it’s his era songs that continue to define the band. In large part because of his contributions. By your logic, the Beatles weren’t around long either.

[@stone4173]

Really? How about the great songs from 69 to 73? Brian wasn't alive . Yes he was a brilliant musician but fame took its toll on him.

[@rolfmenzen5692]

None of them was written by Brian

[@EmbraceBoredom-pr7rt]

Lovely song

[@jetsamperes5762]

Bill Wyman is the same age as my mother. She listened to Andy Williams, Perry Como and Bing Crosby. I was always amused by that.

[@Escape_From_UK]

I could easily listen to Bill’s stories, perhaps “The Stones” anthology is a good starting point

[@UrbanLegend321]

The flute was the thing that always stood out, but I never realized that it was Brian behind it.

[@TheaterPup]

You can see Brian performing with it on the Ed Sullivan Show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWW2nZZ4e8ecgKssi=vRYe00lXLj29SkfI

[@gideonharris1493]

It was a recorder not a flute.

[@roberttompkins6489]

Although rarely mentioned among the greatest bass players----Bill Wyman, along with Charlie, were consistently there in the pocket laying down the rhythm. When you listen to the band now, you realize how irreplaceable they were.

[@HankFinkle11]

Steve Jordan sounds great on the new record.

[@blackmore4]

Agree but... _"in the pocket"_ ? Haha, you're so 80s!

[@finch45lear]

Just listen to Hampton 1981 in 5.1 surround . That sub woofer speaks volumes thanks to Bill’s incredible playing!

[@bjones8470]

Exactly!!! The other guys are fine, they’re talented professionals but Bill and Charlie, especially live, were Rolling Stones

[@JWD1992]

This is the most enthusiastic I have ever seen Bill, haha.

[@reg5381]

I had thought Bill had passed but he didn't that makes my day.

[@TheaterPup]

He even played on the Stones new album. 😎

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

@@TheaterPup 😅😅 funny, they are new comments, you haven't read them.. Interesting

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

Ruby Tuesday is so fantastic Song.. Brian and Keith did it together.. Bill's description is perfect how the melody goes...I think he says: here is Brian 🎶🎶👏👏👏..For me more Brian's song!❤❤❤❤

[@TheaterPup]

It was actually the first Stones song I ever heard. Very glad it was Brian's. ;D

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

@@TheaterPup The first song and one of their GREATEST hit! That's why I say always "Brian's magic 🪄✨ touch! Thank you!

[@user-kb2ri6fl9e]

Brian added so many elements to so many songs he made them his own.

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

@@user-kb2ri6fl9e Treu! He was special, but we lost him soon! He will be never forgotten, because he was the original Rolling Stone and so he will be forever 🌹

[@Methilde]

The flute is a accompaniment here not the melody.

[@eightinches3671]

Bill and Charlie were the only ones in the band that went to Brian's funeral.

[@TheaterPup]

Ian Stewart as well. Mick had to film a movie.

[@pauldavis3791]

Mick was filming Ned Kelly in Australia and was contracted to do so.

[@eightinches3671]

@@pauldavis3791 He had the power and the money to fly back to England for 1 or 2 days to attend the funeral then fly back to Australia. And where was Keith?

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

@@eightinches3671 well said!

[@TheaterPup]

Film schedules are tight, and they effect a lot of people, I get it. Plus Mick wasn't some big movie star.@@eightinches3671

[@Rugmunchersauce3]

Nice one, Bill ! Brian was a musical genius...and you are an under-rated bassplayer too. 😉

[@peterschmitz6446]

No, he wasnˋt underrated and all cool Cats know that !!

[@TheaterPup]

UPDATE: The Stones & Brian Jones documentary DVD is now available for pre-order on Amazon. :)

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

🌴🌴< < < HIS MAJESTY PRINCE JONES SMILED AS HE MOVED AMONG THE CROWD > > > 🌴🌴

[@gwynnielsen5081]

I remember watching a clip of the Stones on Don Kirschner's in the 1970s. Wyman's face was like stone throughout the performance even when the other boys in the band tried to make him smile by putting him next to a barely clad go-go dancer who was totally in his face. It was hysterically funny.

[@WillieDuitt1]

Hi, I'm Don Kirschner of Don Kirschner's Rock Concert...Tonight we have the Rolling Stones trying to make Bill smile with a go-go dancer.

[@gwynnielsen5081]

@@WillieDuitt1 Exactly.

[@ytnsanw]

Not to split hairs, but it was actually a recorder - not a flute.

[@TheaterPup]

Correct 👍

[@micv5149]

He looks better in his 80’s than he did in his 20’s

[@orilliaphil8664]

Brian Jones co-wrote “Eight Miles High” by the Byrds. He was offered credit but he didn’t care.

[@patbrennan6572]

Brian the wizard Jones, he could make musical sounds from an old sock.

[@islander4986]

Think it's actually a recorder, not a flute, but I've always thought that it enhanced the song.

[@TheaterPup]

Correct on both counts 👍

[@hepphepps8356]

Think it’s actually a cod, not a fish.

[@jonathanmitchell9886]

The Stones made some great music after Brian's departure, but it was never the same band again. (Ian Stewart conceded this in Stanley Booth's standard text *The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones* and so did Mick Jagger, albeit indirectly.) The colors faded; the band's sound became almost monochromatic. And yes, Brian deserves a co-writing credit on "Ruby Tuesday"--just as Bill deserves one on "Jumpin' Jack Flash." Jagger freely admits that he had nothing to do with writing "Ruby," and Keith certainly didn't compose it singlehandedly.

[@briangulley6027]

To state the obvious but Bill looks quite the old man. Watch this clip then watch a Stones concert video with Bill looking into the crowd for the woman he's selecting for after the show.

[@TheaterPup]

He’s the oldest Stone, age 87.

[@spiritualarchitect4276]

I thought it was great when Bill admitted that. He's so honest.

[@briangulley6027]

@@TheaterPup Hell he's older than most stones rolling or otherwise.

[@TheaterPup]

One of the oldest rock stars period, I imagine.@@briangulley6027

[@briangulley6027]

@@TheaterPup You missed the joke, "older than most stones," meaning rocks.

[@fabrizio1633]

Brian Jones was the soul of The Rolling Stones. A genius!

[@kentrichardson1957]

Great work Brian-where ever you are.

[@lamper2]

Someone put this doc here soon as possible

[@TheaterPup]

UPDATE: The Stones & Brian Jones is now available on DVD/Blu Ray. :)

[@michaelg.294]

I came here for the salad bar, but stayed for the music.

[@nickrice7535]

Brian was the best.

[@user-un7hw8wp5t]

Brian Brian...❤😢

[@davisworth5114]

The Stones became an arena rock band after Brian, they lost their lyricism and musical depth.

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

Well said❤

[@MothGirl007]

Totally agree.

[@edlawn5481]

Every 60s band changed their sound once the 70s came.

[@ThaiThom]

With Jones they are the Rolling Stones. Without Jones they are just the Stones.

[@theyrekrnations8990]

Imagine Ruby Tuesday without Brian's part and it become quite flat like much or most of their material after he was gone, not counting Sticky and mainstreet w Taylors contributions

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

IMO Brian Jones and Mick Taylor were the most gifted musicians the band ever had

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

It's about the riffs.

[@davisworth5114]

Mick was a smooth lead player but he certainly did not have Keiths' inventiveness, Keith is the riff creator par excellence.

[@robertwilliams533]

Brian Jones get so little credit for his contribution to the Stones......

[@lbshore]

Whatever the reason, the Rolling Stones lost an entire dimension when they lost Brian Jones. They were never the same without him. Sad.

[@mr.d.4175]

When I first read in Rolling Stone that Ron Wood was entering the band in 1975, I lost my original following for the Stones.

[@deeg8849]

The Stones are my band and I love aspects of all 5 eras. (1- 1990 to Current touring do it till we literally die but make mediocre new music, 2- 76 to 86 Ronnie funky mixed bag, 3- classic mick Taylor live and great albums 4- 65 to 69 Brian Jones creative sounds and song and 5- 63 to 65 cover song era Everyone raves about era 3 with mick Taylor and no doubt it is exceptional. But for my money era 2 is the best because it shows the Stones at their most creative and innovative. It is also an outlier in the bands history in terms of their sound. All the other eras have a similar foundation (bluesy rock n roll). They are great but the songs flow together But from 65 to 68 you get such a diverse range of sound thanks largely to Brian and the results are magical. I would put these songs up against any other eras of theirs best songs. Think about it - paint it black, under my thumb, 19th nervous breakdown, standing in the shadow, think, I am waiting, Ruby Tuesday, night together, lady Jane, mothers little helper , out of time, backstreet girl, she smiled sweetly, she’s like a rainbow, we love you, dandelion, 2000 light years, child of the moon, street fighting man, no expectations and many more The mix of sounds, instrumentation, tempo, subject matter, feel and energy is incredible. It’s multi dimensional and expressive while poppy at the same time. The Stones are the greatest rock n roll band for sure, but for a short period Brian elevated their rock n roll music to artistic levels. They never have been able to repeat this because they’ve never had a guy of his vision, talent and willingness to take artistic risks. That’s how I remember Brian. The true artist of the rolling stones. Screw all the pettiness of who gets the writing credit or gets paid more, I did something that lifted the band that they’ve never been able to replicate themselves. Make no mistake, this is Mick’s favorite era of their music and deep down I think it’s Keith’s as well.

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

I like your smart special comment! It's true Brian Jones was who made the Stones on the top!

[@deeg8849]

@@elenikorkodelaki2695 Cheers. Don’t get me wrong, Mick and Keith are incredible musicians, songwriters and performers. They can groove with the best of them. I just think Brian was the true artist and visionary of the band. Health and happiness

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

@@deeg8849 It's ok! We have the same opinions! Of course they are all great 💯...So many years and until now they're here on top! But we NEVER forget how important Brian Jones was! He was the beginning, and his name will be NEVER forgotten!! ❤️🌹

[@TheaterPup]

I'm glad this clip could bring so many Brian fans together. :D@@elenikorkodelaki2695

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

@@TheaterPup I am glad too, thanks to you!

[@lowe-quay-shush]

Some instruments Brian Jones played on R.S. albums: sitar, marimba, slide guitar, kazoo, mellotron, saxophone, harpsicord, dulcimer, koto & 'jew harp'.

[@wonder6789]

Brian Jones composed the riffs to the Stones' "The Last Time" (first original hit single), "Paint It Black", "Under My Thumb", "Jumping Jack Flash", the Byrds' "Eight Miles High" and more, but did not bother about getting proper credit and rights, while Jagger and Richards were only too happy to keep it that way.

[@LoryKohn]

That's because ASCAP and BMI don't pay off on chords or riffs, they pay off on the melody and the lyrics. That's the way it's always been for for everybody.

[@myyootube2]

Jumping Jack Flash?? Ya lost me there...

[@wonder6789]

​@@myyootube2 Bill Wyman recalls in 'Stone Alone' that the JJF riff was written by Jones and himself before it was ultimately credited to Jagger and Richards.

[@wonder6789]

@@LoryKohn In any collaborative composition everyone should be credited and paid. See 'Whiter Shade of Pale': the writing credits originally only listed Gary Brooker (chords and vocal melody) and Keith Reid (lyrics). In 2009, Matthew Fisher (organ riff) won co-writing credit for the music in a unanimous ruling from the Law Lords. There many other examples.

[@LoryKohn]

Really? Then why isn't Bill Wyman complaining? What "should" be true in your mind is simply not true in the real world or everyone who played on a record from the tambourine player to the drummer would be receiving equal royalties. You can say you would split things equally in your band, which is fine, but that would be the exception not the rule in general. @@wonder6789

[@timstapleman]

Wyman should have been a conductor of symphony orchestras.

[@stantheman5657]

Brian lived the rock star life, before he was a rockstar. It was no mean achievement , considering he lived in Cheltenham, one of the most Conservative places in the U K.

[@TheaterPup]

It's not easy being the first.

[@TheaterPup]

Today marks the 57 year of the death of Tara Browne, the 1960s socialite immortalized in the Beatles' song "A Day in the Life." Browne was also close friends with Rolling Stones' founder, Brian Jones, and is paid tribute to in the new documentary, The Stones and Brian Jones. kzbin.info/www/bejne/npiZl36Vfa-of7s

[@kevinkhoy7171]

So Glad Bill is pointing out the music that Brian brought to the band! Brian should have received credit & Royalties 💲 for his counter melodies 🎶 His Whole demeanor would of been different! The Gold digger Anita would of never left him for Keith! He may have never Died? He was getting High to hide the Pain!

[@jaybyrd2878]

Did Brian help on Lady Jane?

[@TheaterPup]

Brian played dulcimer on Lady Jane: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp2ZYomhi9anmbcsi=AlA3-Kri8UHtMhsi Also on I Am Waiting. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2bXaWl7h5aMf80si=s5_tsyzVR9-kObMJ

[@krisscanlon4051]

Yeah Bill was there and knew Jones virtuoso nature...dude could play anything plus arrange...not much for pop writing but given time would of been on the forefront of progressive rock...especially world music

[@hippydippy]

Brian was a shining star that burnt out to quickly. So sad.

[@Francisco54553]

Its said It was written by Brian and Keith

[@brianmelody8930]

Wow. I never knew that was Brian playing that haunty flute.

[@DeAndresTellez]

What about the marimbas in "Under my thumb"; Brian creates the best part of many songs. Is the big secret of the Stones: They were ripping off Brian. He was not listed as a composer or arranger.

[@TheaterPup]

Mick and Keith have credited Brian in interviews, but yeah, financially it was another matter. Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor experienced the same thing.

[@jrcwwl]

And the sitar on Paint it Black which gave it its signature sound.

[@borislazic1830]

Of course Brian co-created many of their songs. As a matter or fact, He Created Them!

[@larryaldama1673]

👍😔🎸🎼

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

Very true!👍

[@francesfarmer736]

Agree💯

[@chrissturgess4323]

Bill and Charlie were the drive behind the stones..

[@marceloaraujo8728]

Stones são para sempre

[@alri933]

Si, si, si....bueno....calmate

[@user-fc1gq5xd9e]

that's when it was brian's band. he could do it all...

[@TheaterPup]

"Hey look! There goes Brian Jones. The real, true leader of the Rolling Stones!" :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGeufXl_hbqnrM0

[@SPICYTUNAROLL69]

With the exception of singing great harmony and playing good lead guitar, like Keith, and writing great songs like Keith and Mick. Those things were mildly important...yeah, he could do it all, lol.

[@Stublinsky]

Bill Wyman looks great for someone who's older than Methuselah !

[@TheaterPup]

Btw, Gene Clark has made it clear that Brian Jones co-wrote Eight Miles High. So much for certain people saying he couldn't write. Gene also said Brian didn't want credit. So much for certain people describing Brian as power hungry. ;) kzbin.infoP-Xn0cbP1Bk?si=DldiDDcMl41GwPxn

[@hywel4605]

No royalties for Brian or mick Taylor

[@bzzzzann]

lose your dreams and you will lose your mind, ain't life unkind

[@graham6229]

Wish I could afford your art. I saw you at Eel Pie Island near Richmond on the Thames.

[@NorsePJ]

Brian Jones wasn't a song writer but a contributor to songs. There's a big difference. Adding ideas to somebody else's song is not the same as coming up with the original song itself. People seem to have a hard time understanding the difference. As talented as Brain Jones was, he still couldn't write any songs on his own. Mick Taylor was similar, though he did try. But when you listen to his solo works, it's truly lacking in substance. Again, Taylor was also good at being a contributor to other people's songs.

[@TheaterPup]

Respectfully disagree. I think Queen had the right idea sharing the credit between the four of them.

[@NorsePJ]

​@@TheaterPup But with Queen it was different as they were all good song writers. The only band in history where every member wrote at least one hit record. When did Brian Jones ever write even one song by himself? It's a lot easier to contribute to already existing ideas. That's what musicians are supposed to do. But the song credit goes to the one who brought the song. Yes, I agree at times it would be nice if another member contributed something quite extra to the song, and I admit, Brian Jones did that at times, so some token credit could have been given. Still, as I said, it's a hell of a lot easier contributing to an already existing idea than bringing in your own. When did Jones ever do that? So, respectfully, we have to agree to disagree.

[@TheaterPup]

@@NorsePJ It wasn’t just that, the members of Queen contributed to each other’s songs. And no, it is not easy. Pretty presumptuous of you to say that about any element of the Stones music. Token???? That’s nonsense. His work is not merely “nice” or “extra.” His touches would bring a song to life. I have to question how familiar you are with 60s Stones if you think that. You are putting down his contributions because you have a narrow idea of what song writing is and how bands work in general. We will not be agreeing on this. Good day.

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

​@@TheaterPup"he's touches would be a song in life" what a smart answer! Thank you! Brian Jones was the most important, special Stone of his BAND!

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

​@@TheaterPupHIS TOUCHES WOULD BRING A SONG IN LIFE! GREAT ANSWER! THANK YOU FOR DEFEND BRIAN!❤

[@chirpwi]

Bill Wyman is more appealing as he's aged.

[@danfuller478]

In many ways. He's easier to look now with that dreadful hair helmet gone. He was always too old for it- his hair and face didn't go together. I mean this guy was 31 in 1967.

[@zzubuzz]

The Moody's also had some flute solos, like in "Legend of a mind"..and some live performances drew ecstatic applause from the concert goers. So, the flute as well as some other classical instruments like Nicky Hopkin's piano work have really added some special textures and nuances to an otherwise boring bass, drums, guitar and singer "rock" show. The late 60's and early 70's became a slug fest for the typical "rock"..ie; bass drums, guitar and singer, not saying that it all sucked, it certainly didn't. But most of the radio stations only played that "rock" part of their music even they they did have a variety in their albums.

[@stanislouse4168]

yep ... he WAS the Rolling Stones

[@bsorryrthatsit7055]

Brian wrote this song, lyrics as well a chords. Let alone played all the off instruments along with piano and guitar. His back up singing was underrated as well.

[@TheaterPup]

@@MrAschiff You’re correct, though I would say Brian should have gotten co credit.

[@Gcssdvnkloiutesc]

Brian didn’t write any of the songs , it was either Keith or mick.

[@bsorryrthatsit7055]

The Hackney Diamonds are just that,working class blues dudes. Brian's mum taught piano, he was lucky. The classical rules are closely related to the jazz rules of harmony that he was fluent in,not just the blues.Classical and jazz guitarist never use the blues tuning that are used in blues and the blues based rock the Stones play that are combined with jazz/ pop and thus neo-classical elements of many of the more complex sounding Stones songs of the early years. Brian was into experimental music as well like Nicolas Cage in case you were wondering about it. The Stones can ace a blues with the best of them without him ,but that little touch of song writing magic has left for an actual reason, my friend. When Kieth Moon and John Bonham died, so too did their bands soldier on even though they were only drummers. Brian was even more important. It's been stated that in print Brian was axed because the material was not their anymore. But he knew the mutiny was about to happen. It's no big secret he was the writer, and I told you why.Formal classical or jazz music lessons are expensive, blues you can teach yourself if you are stubborn enough. Kieth is a master of those tunings.@@Gcssdvnkloiutesc

[@crowkid5553]

​@MrAschiff he also contributed backing vocals and piano

[@elenikorkodelaki2695]

@@Gcssdvnkloiutesc Mick said it..he didn't write this song! It was Brian and keith together!

[@lunarsabbatical7906]

I’ve heard mick and Keith are very stingy giving credit to musicians in their songs because they like people to think it’s all them

[@743lplkp]

yeah we know were not stupid we can here him

[@nazfrde]

It's a recorder, not a flute.

[@TheaterPup]

Correct

[@pennyking3823]

He's smart. he knew when to get out and not beat a dead horse

[@fredglaesner1505]

There’s a new documentary? Is it out now?

[@TheaterPup]

Yes, the new documentary is called "Brian Jones and the Rolling Stones." It's streaming now on KZbin, Amazon, etc.

[@TheaterPup]

Oh and the Blu Ray is scheduled to be released February 13.

[@yuvgotubekidding]

It was about the music

[@2340Vegas]

I miss Brian Jones contributions. Ronnie Wood's guitar playing is good, but it's a bit too similar to Keith Richard's style.

[@TheaterPup]

I like Ronnie a lot, but I am largely a 60s Stones fan, due to Brian’s vision and experimentation in the studio.

[@newspapertaxis1]

Mick Taylor era.......Great guitar work!!!

[@shauncorless8965]

13 yrs old Mandy Smith ,,why is he not in prison

[@TheaterPup]

They got divorced pretty quickly, and she was of age. She obviously didn’t go to the police about it. He says he actually did ask the police years later if they wanted to talk to him about it during Me Too, they said no.

[@css7059]

keef's not playing ruby tuesday here, he's playing til the next time that we say goodbye

[@ACDZ123]

Brian jones was the brian wilson of the stones