British guitarist analyses The Rolling Stones live in 1971 with Mick Taylor!

[@AndreasDivus1]

Mick Taylor era Rolling Stones has always been my favorite.

[@55vermeer]

@FiatDuster Mick Taylor... "I just couldn't believe how bad the Stones sounded at the first rehearsals. Their timing was awful. They sounded like a typical bunch of guys in a garage... playing out of tune and too loudly. I thought, "How is it possible that this band can make hit records?"

FlatDuster Actually Brian Jones was

[@grahamreeve673]

I'll go along with that.

[@jaguarhotrod1852]

Yes! mick singing through his guitar.

[@michaelbrickley2443]

FiatDuster, is that why his career just took off when he left? He was a great guitar player who had no song writing chops. Keith and Mick are the Stones. Twin brothers from different brothers. Greil Marcus called Gimme Shelter the greatest rock song ever. I loved the comment because when a major Stones fan asked me my fave song...it was Gimme Shelter....the best Mick Taylor was when he was given great material that he shined the brightest....

[@PhilCapanelli]

Most underrated guitarist that was hidden in plain sight

[@travelinben1966]

Mick Taylor was the booster rocket the Stones needed at a critical time in their evolution.The rest is history.👏👏👏

[@cultfilmfreakreviews]

true; he was the last bit of hard work before they rested on their laurels

[@Steely_Fran]

Sticky Fingers is Mick Taylor's shining moment. His guitar playing in "Sway" is so badass!

[@jimmycampbell78]

That’s my favourite Stones song, it’s the most hard rock thing they recorded in that era.

[@Steely_Fran]

@@jimmycampbell78 Definitely. Mick Taylor's solo at the end is one of my favorites.

[@ipsurvivor]

Steely_Fran - That’s one that he probably co-wrote with Jagger. He didn’t get credit for it though. Keith isn’t even on it except for background vocals. They screwed him out of a few song credits.

[@domenicgalata1470]

Shame they rarely ( if ever )played that song live.

[@dsennack7792]

Steely_Fran oh you are gonna love this then: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTamZZuj9t1mbc its the mick taylors live solo of sway and he goes fuckin ballistic

[@glassslide]

Mick Taylor is so melodic, his solos are never boring, always musically interesting. His live work with the Stones stands the test of time.

[@stephenzanichkowsky4434]

Lucky for us there are bootlegs from that era!!

[@deed.3230]

Loved their sound with Taylor. Thanks for explaining what makes a good session player, too.

[@gcf7175]

I never knew anything about Mick Taylor other than he was AMAZING on the clip. Just searched out some Bluesbreakers. I'm already blown away. Thanks for this analysis!

[@cultfilmfreakreviews]

KZbin is turning many into Taylor fans, or rather, True Stones Fans

[@NJcruiser]

Thank you so much for covering the Stones and especially with Mick Taylor playing lead. You picked a super example of Mick Taylor's guitar skills. A lot of people believe that this was the true heyday for the Stones. I tend to agree with them.

[@kateoloughlin8774]

Wings of Pegasus Fil thank you so much. Have all Mick Taylor's music. Never leave the house without it. Love Mick Taylor. Kate 👱‍♀️💕💕

[@domenicgalata1470]

Criminally underrated slide player as well. His technique is simply immaculate.

[@camcardow1566]

Mick Taylor is one of the most under-rated guitarists of all time .

[@cartman9675]

Great choice! Mick Taylor is one of my favorite guitarists and is very underrated and underappreciated.

[@Flash023]

Some of the best music the stones did was with Mick Taylor, in my humble opinion. Thanks for reviewing this

[@oldchick]

Agree 100%

[@mpearcey]

Most would agree with that.

[@JBags72]

The Mick Taylor years are the Stones’ best. Taylor’s playing set them off in an entirely new direction helping them create a series of hits. Something they never repeated after his departure. 🤘🏻Mick Fcking Taylor🤘🏻

[@olathestanwalker6717]

Since the Stones haven't missed beat over the years, it has been easy to miss how fabulous Mick Taylor's playing is. Great video, thank you.

[@michaelhiggs8657]

Thank you Fil: I've been waiting for this for ever. MT is one of the most under-rated players of all time. Charlie was also fantastic "Even Ginger Baker respected him"!...

[@merthur88]

Thanks for all this work, you're unbelievable on what you're able to glean from your research and then share with all of us. Thank Fil for your endless energy and graciousness. I would cross people thruout the years validating Mick Taylor and what a wonderful guitarist he was....beautiful!!!

[@brucecaldwell6701]

They were at the height of their powers with Mick Taylor was in the band. Get Yer Ya Ya's Out is, in my opinion, still one of the greatest live albums ever, mostly because of MT.

[@cultfilmfreakreviews]

their live sound only got better with MT; 1973 was their peak, live

[@davidwilley3609]

There was a lot of studio overdubs on get your Yaya‘s out if you heard what it sounded like before Glen John’s got a hold of it you would think it was two different concerts Mick Taylor is a virtuoso not so much anymore he kind of lost his taste full playing that he used to have

[@vivianparslow7844]

Mick Tsylor:s solo (following after Keith's) on Sympathy For The Devil is outstanding.

[@Stevierschannel]

1969 to 1973 was the Stones at their best live. Get your Ya Yas Out was their best live album.

[@twillis449]

@@davidwilley3609 Yeah - there are videos on KZbin showing the original Madison Sq Gardens concerts and Get Yer Ya-Yas Out is much better in sound quality etc.

[@rickster1957]

Mick Taylor, a total class act! The solo and lead lines in this song are classic. Definitely one of the greatest guitarist of all time for all the reasons mentioned in this video!

[@TheKopyKatz]

i loved this song and this version so much just had to cover it in our live set. awesome.

[@judithfox2435]

Always curious about Mick Taylor. Thanks for the bio. Seems when I hear some interesting and melodic playing on the Stones albums, it’s him.

[@SullenMorbius]

Slash claimed the "Dead Flowers" solo by Taylor was one of his all-time favorites.

[@Cluless02]

OMG - Mick Taylor / Rolling Stones was an outstanding lineup!! Can't say enough in favor of Mick Taylor - Love it! Fab vid as always!

[@sealisa1398]

Stones zenith was during the Mick Taylor years.

[@gw2079]

Mike?

[@sealisa1398]

Oops....Mick

[@rickc661]

Yes, but probably mostly a coincidence, it was their top writing stretch.

[@ChasBeauregarde]

@@rickc661 I agree, as great as Mick Taylor is the songwriting during this period is at the top. Exile on Main Street is up there with The Band's first two albums and Layla as my all time favorites.

[@sealisa1398]

ChasBeauregarde 1971 was a year full of fabulous releases....all sorts of interesting cool sounds! Here’s a favorite / Jeff Beck Rough and Ready.. all time favorite.

[@tommyzep7401]

Mick is a great guitarist. He complimented Keith's playing style very well.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Even with his tendency to play too many notes, MT was indeed a terrifically fresh, flowing, melodic contrast to Keith’s chunky riffing.

[@roseblake5803]

Chasbo Daniels : MICK TAYLOR’S only problem was not being allowed to play longer solos. He was phenomenal!!!!!

[@StevenCarinci]

Too well. Keith hated him for it.

[@lipiarskisteve]

​@this isnt mick taylor and thd rolling stonesroseblake5803

[@MonteD1]

Not many people mention that Jagger and Richards are actually swapping harmony parts. Richards actually sings the melody on "take me down" part, and Jagger is singing the harmony in a lower register. They then swap seamlessly later in the chorus.

[@ahenshawful]

You're talking music, I'm thinking hotness! Mick Taylor did a guest spot with the Stones when I saw them a few years ago. Such a treat. The Stones are such amazing musicians and showmen!

[@pennyelder5287]

I really did enjoy Mick Taylor's guitar work in this song. Thank you for all the detail you always have in your analyzing. Always a good job Fil. :)

[@dalem8332]

I loved The Rolling Stones of the late 60s and early 70s! Mick Taylor was an excellent addition to the Stones! Great Review as always Fil!😎🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦

[@fredsmith901]

What a Song! What a Band! Excellent video, well documented, thank you.

[@MaggieValera]

This is one of my favorites of theirs. I just about wore through the grooves playing the HotRocks album as a kid. Then I was privileged to finally see them in person on their Bridges to Babylon tour. It was a sold out show for months and then 2 days before the concert they opened additional seating on the wings of the stage because of their unique stage set up, which Mick & Keith kept coming out to play on. I was roughly 15 feet away from these guys as they performed. It was incredible. The baseline in Sympathy for the Devil you could feel down in your soul, as if it was coming from your own body, it was crazy and such an amazing experience (and there were no drugs or alcohol in my system for anyone reading this and wondering lol). Fil, I don't know why you keep listing yourself as just "British guitarist" when clearly you are a historian. Thanks for once again knocking it out of the park Fil.

[@0koenes]

this is my first video i see from you. I am a big fan of the rolling stones. and i have to admit your video was really interesting to watch. Thnx for that. You telling what some people think and see and cant explain in words sometimes. THNX

[@robrees8382]

Thank You so much Fil for analyzing one of my favorite guitarists!

[@seinfeld8812]

I turned off the Yankees game for this footage and commentary. Thank you for taking the time to make these fantastic videos. The Stones during the Mick Taylors years are great.

[@feedwinnie]

Thanks Fil, I always liked Mick Taylor's playing. 🙂 I liked this era of Stones too.

[@kona883]

Time Waits for No one is to me one of the greatest pieces of music ever recorded! And I’ve e never forgiven Kieth for not allowing Micks name on the songwriting credits! His playing is incredible!

[@judyjudy51]

One of my all time favourites - amazing song, Mick T's sublime guitar and quite moving.

[@robertbentzel8105]

Fuck yeah man!

[@jenzanoni9305]

Why would they do that ? Poor Mick

[@dougdavis8986]

@@robertbentzel8105 great comment Beavis

[@guruofendtimes819]

"...............Time can destroy a womans face."

[@Justin_Hikes]

Great vid/song selection. Stones at their small venue best! And lots of solid Mick Taylor history, some of which was new to me. Thanks!

[@KillaCommieFerMommie]

GREAT video here!!... I could listen to Dead Flowers ten hours STRAIGHT.... Please do a video on their live performance of "Love In Vain".... Taylor's performance puts chills down my back!!

[@nicholasg.savino6570]

Every time I listen to LIV on Get yer Ya Yas Out!

[@Diosprometheus]

The GREAT!!! John Mayall and his Blues Breakers is one of the most influential and underrated groups in British Blues and Rock history, so many great guitarists got their start with him and to think about that is amazing.

[@garydreyer7478]

Great,not underrated

[@johngore7744]

Like the Yardbirds and Eric was in both. Peter Green (who wrote Black magic Woman) was also amazing. I love Claptons guitar in ‘All Yer Love ‘ from the ‘Beano’ album.

[@BeefheartLynch]

The Mick Taylor Era of the Stones is unrivaled in rock history for excellence. The albums produced from this period are all legendary, not just good or acceptable. Let it Bleed, Sticky Fingers, Exile on Main St., and Goats Head Soup. Just, BAM, BAM, BAM, BAM. One after another album classics. I always loved Mick Taylor. And I dig your analysis videos of real musicians, Fil. Rock on with your bad self!

[@michaelbrickley2443]

BeefheartLynch...on Let It Bleed it was all Keith playing all the parts except on Live With Me....

[@aps510]

@@michaelbrickley2443and country honk apparently

[@michaelbrickley2443]

@@aps510 yes, true, forgot about that.

[@kolchak357]

I love any era of The Stones. But like so many folks here, the Mick Taylor years are the ones I go back to the most. Cool video. In my head I always pictured a Tele playing that lead. Wouldn’t have guessed an SG.

[@joeyg2525]

Taylor was always a Les Paul and SG player. I'm a tele man myself but as much footage as i've seen and as many pictures I have and have went through I don't think i've ever seen Taylor playing a Fender.

[@kolchak357]

Joey Griffin Thanks for the reply. I play a Tele as well. Maybe that’s why I picture a Tele in my head. I don’t always think of an SG having that bright a tone. But I’ve been fooled by an SG before. They are very versatile.

[@normalee8702]

That was great Fil...love the Stones! You have it down perfect!!

[@jpb1231000]

Bill and Charlie TOO!!! Such an underated Rhythm section....

[@roseblake5803]

When The Stones were truly the greatest Rock n Roll band in the world was with MICK TAYLOR. When he was with them they were untouchable!!!!!! It was truly heartbreaking when he left.

[@johnwinger2240]

Out of the park Rose!

[@jerryp7721]

Stones never had a lead guitarist like Taylor and it showed. 68-74. Best time for the Stones. My favorite live song of any band is sympathy for the devil from get your Ya Ya’s out. The guitar interplay and the extended lead by Taylor is amazing.

[@carlos-fv1rc]

Yes! Mick's solo from that track is my favorite solo in rock history

[@guruofendtimes819]

They did.His name was Brian Jones.

[@williamhall9204]

Fil, you are doing a fantastic job ! I’m not a musician but I still find your analysis absolutely fascinating. I feel like you are giving me a top notch musical education. You provide a very balanced blend of the technical, historical, and personal aspects of these incredible musicians.Thanks a lot for the work you put into these videos.Please keep up the great work.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@falcon5467]

Mick Taylor on his years with The Stones: "I never understood what all the fuss was about". I guess he wasn't cut out for glitter rock 'n roll. He was probably lucky to escape The Stones with his life.

[@aaron2709]

Listening to this, I don't understand the fuss either. He sounds bored-while-singing (Jagger, that is).

[@Msnando09]

I agree with Mick Taylor

[@ipsurvivor]

👍

[@BOOMNERD51]

Robert Cross, reference to Jimmy Buffett's "Come Monday," I presume?

[@falcon5467]

@@BOOMNERD51 Correctamundo (Fonzie "Happy Days" reference)

[@guruofendtimes819]

I saw Mick playing at Freebird Cafe in Jacksonville Beach.Great feel.

[@danjennings8618]

Great choice of songs. An often overlooked gem by the Stones. Keep it up Fil!

[@DeanPickersgill]

EXCELLENT analysis, Fil, I've seen 'em 3 times over 3 decades and they're consistantly the best rock 'n roll band in the world, and they always come across as a fresh bunch of mates getting stuff together for the first time. Mistakes? They make 'em, piss-take about 'em - and play on, full of warmth and welcome. I notice you mentioned Micks' short-lived gig; I was always surprised when he joined, I couldn't see him as a Stone, but I'm glad I was proved wrong, he became a great asset, shame he left. Thanks sir, enjoyed this!

[@granthurlburt4062]

Glad that the camera-man knew what to shoot. In the late sixties for a while some seemed to have no idea that the fingers on the frets were worth seeing!

[@nicholasg.savino6570]

Big time - so many early films fail to capture what's really happening on the stage at given moments - what a shame!

[@kevinblake7078]

Awesome Fil, love the review. seen them 1969 MSG.Mick taylor hands down a great player. Keith was the engine that kept them rolling.

[@mariorabottini5687]

Mick’s guitar really lifts the vocals nicely! Melodic and just the right amount lead lines! Excellent! I always thought he was a great part of The Stones! Thanks Fil! 😀🤘🤘

[@DEPARTMENTOFREDUNDANCYDEPT]

Ah! The days when there were so many great players who could perform live and kill it, fearless of the rough edges. REAL ROCK MUSIC! YES!

[@george5120]

Yes. And enough talent that the musicians, themselves, could hold an audience's attention. They did not need half-naked women, dancing on the stage, to compensate for lack of musical talent.

[@carlos-fv1rc]

Some comments on your analysis and a few thoughts of mine: - great choice of song; it highlights Mick Taylor's brilliance - since there are 2 Micks in the band, you should make it clear which one you're talking about (younger people probably don't know the 'other' Mick) - the studio version of this song (on Sticky Fingers) has more of a country feel; in this one, Mick Taylor's playing reminds me of Duane Allman - it's the same period, and same guitar (Gibson SG) - It should be said this is a fantastic 100% live performance by all the Stones; the vocals by Mick and Keith are terrific - Being a guitar player myself, this version is incredibly inspirational, I've watched it hundreds of times - Mick Taylor is one of the greatest guitarists ever

[@sharonn9676]

Great guitarist Mick Taylor. I never realized what he did after the Stones. Thank you Fil

[@brianmiller6055]

In that period nobody and I mean nobody could touch The Stones as a live act. As great as Mick Taylor obviously was, let's also give credit to Jagger and Richard's song writing. Those two were at the top of their game.

[@martincvitkovich724]

surely you jest. they suck live

[@blueshouseroberto5856]

There were several bands superior then Stones in live performance. Many times Mick did not sings good. In Love you live you find a wonderful version of Star Star. Only if you hear original in Paris 1976 you discover vocal part were bad. In studio manipolation voice and bass is recorded upon without original vocal part. Little qeenie in Get yet ya ya is the same. Jagger recorded voice in studio cause original recorded is bad. Is a ridicolous fake Stones are so great in live act in a musical way.

[@markmark8545]

obviously never heard of the who or led zeppelin then....ten years after..??...csny..??...mahavishnu orchestra...??...deep purple...jethro tull...hawkwind....all better than the stones as a live act. dead flowers reminds me a bit of the gram parson's influence on keith richards

[@blueshouseroberto5856]

@@markmark8545 Stones are fake musicians

[@rayerscarpensael2300]

@@markmark8545 these bands were great but better as a live act, lol. Nobody came close to Jagger as a frontman even today and Keith as the epic guitarhero even Jimmy Page did not have that charisma and danger on him

[@paulfrantizek102]

Mick Taylor's fills here are incredible but they always are.

[@kevindeibert3369]

My favorite lineup of the Stones is this one with Mick Taylor . Also my favorite Stones albums have him on them !

[@jean-paulmoreau7178]

Another great analysis. I pick and choose your clips according to the artist you discuss and they're all excellent. In this one, you made reference to a story of Mick playing his first gig as a replacement for Clapton. It's crazy to me that it sounds like the guitar chose him to come up on stage and start his career in rock. Don't laugh. it's magical. Many thanks.

[@valerieloney5565]

Who doesn’t love the Stones. Mick is a great showman

[@valerieloney5565]

Charlie Cross Your point please.

[@drewpall2598]

Mick Taylor definitely has carved out a name for himself as an excellent guitar player. great footage and performance by band. I still preferred the Brian Jones era of the Rolling Stones. Brian Jones was so versatile as a musician. perhaps one day you could feature Brian Jones?

[@Cluless02]

With Mick Taylor, they were unbeatable!

[@janpierzchala2004]

With Mick Taylor they were truly listenable for hours

[@janpierzchala2004]

They are a pretty boring band - relying on sound more than composition - and an hour long exposure is usually enough to fill the cup

[@prescientselector3784]

I know the focus here is on Mick Taylor, but just listen to the oh so subtle way Charlie and Bill get that great country rhythm moving.

[@cheneyrobert]

Indeed 🥂

[@digitalbrand5510]

I’ve always appreciated The Stones and their country music sound. Jagger’s “chicken dance” really works with this song! Here is my favorite personnel of the group. Mick T did a great live lead/slide hybrid guitar solo on Love in Vain with his Les Paul. Thanks so much, Fil.

[@gregmardon6973]

Such a wonderful video to watch as well as listen, time sure does fly by rather quickly.

[@kevinblake7078]

Mick Taylor and his backup band

[@noname1st139]

Taylor oozes melody, the solo in winter absolutely stunning

[@cultfilmfreakreviews]

you can listen to ANY live Taylor show and he brings new things to each song because he's so good, he makes choices... which is different than how they've played guitar solos since 1976, basically doing it to get it over with, live.

[@oldarpanet]

My favorite Rolling Stones song ever is "Can't you hear me knocking" the extended instrumental, the whole thing...It's all Mick Taylor, extended jam session the miraculously got caught on tape, and included on the album! From a different perspective, a bit later, my friend and I decided it would be a good idea to take our respective girlfriends to a nice night out on the town, so we got tickets to a Christmas/New Years performance of the Nutcracker in San Francisco. I asked a friend if we could borrow his car, a "rose-pink" Cadillac (!) and he agreed! It was awesome!!! When I was younger, when "Sticky Fingers" came out, I heard this song and had some (perhaps marginal) relation to it...the "Rose-Pink" Cadillac became a bit more significant... An analysis of "Can't you Hear Me Knocking" would be a treat to see/hear!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Agreed, best song they ever did.

[@joeyb3621]

Rose Pink Cadillac - San Francisco Sounds about Right. . . 😁

[@oldarpanet]

@@joeyb3621 Ha! I guess the only weird part was two dudes with their GIRLFRIENDS! lol 1963 Rose-Pink Caddy - nice ride!

[@joeyb3621]

@@oldarpanet I wasn't talking about the two dudes...I was talking about San Francisco in general...Bad reply! 😭

[@oldarpanet]

@@joeyb3621 No worries, dude. I thot your comment was funny! ;-)

[@carmenbrown3437]

He wasn't a drug addict until he joined the Stones. You named so many artists he has played with and it is everyone including Bob Dylan. He is just so talented, classy and nice. I love him.

[@FuturePast2019]

Mick Taylor played on Infidels Bob Dylan 1983 and toured the album... with Bob. And on the live album Real Live (1984)

[@jimmoulton9878]

Not a big Stones fan , but loved this song. Mick's lead guitar is awesome on this song!

[@maryj.3876]

I love Mick Taylor's playing. I think he's brilliant, maybe one of the greatest rock n roll guitarists. The Stones were a tough band to break into. The drugs were a disaster for Mick too. Great example of an artist who couldn't push his way to the front with all the politics of the music biz but whose talent was so great that his career survived in spite of that.

[@ronnie5129]

FIL, THANKS FOR THE VIDEO AND YOUR GREAT KNOWLEDGE, MICK TAYLOR PLAYED AWESOME GUITAR WITH THE STONES, SOME OF, I SAY SOME OF MY FAVORITE SONGS WERE WITH MICK, A LOT OF THEM ACTUALLY, THEY MADE GREAT MUSIC DURING THOSE YEARS, ROCK ON, COUSIN FIGEL

[@eqx7168]

This performance at the Marquee is among my favs. Captures the mystique of the stones at the time. Jagger as sleek as ever. Keith all unshaven and sweaty just slugging liquor straight from the bottle. Charlie on point and laying the foundation that Keith's bourbon powered rhythmic riff turbine tears to shreds. Bill as stoic as ever and on point. Taylor's melodic sensibilities being like sonic threads that hold it together yet embellish at the same time. Taylor's true masterpiece is 'Time Waits for No One' from It's Only Rock n' Roll. That soloing is uniquely badass

[@martincvitkovich724]

because it was a studio recording. They suck live

[@23theseeker50]

Mick Taylor was an amazing guitarist they the Stones were at their best when he was in the band he was that good a musician.

[@sassyt1545]

The Mick Taylor years were the Rolling Stones at the height of their artistic creativity. As much as I adore Keith, Mick Taylor is/was a far more gifted player.

[@joe22589]

Cherries and apples, man! If you created so many riffs for eternity you are gifted 1 zillion times more than most of the whole mankind.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Mick T’s playing nudged Keef to greater heights IMO. Part of that boost is likely due to KR’s long stretch of being the only *real* guitar player (Mick J added some studio rhythm guitar) once Brian faded into the background.

[@brianlehrer6700]

Love Mick Taylor but Joe is correct...

[@sheLovesG]

Let it bleed is their best and Mick Taylor is barely on it.

[@sassyt1545]

sheLovesG I respect your opinion, that Let It Bleed is their best album, but it’s just that, an opinion. Music, like all art, is subjective.

[@DavidGarvinTechnophile]

I've listened to this a million times. First time I noticed that missed drum beat and the Jagger laugh. Nice catch!

[@wanderingspirit7021]

Since MT left, can you name one great Ronnie solo/ fill on any Stones song in 47 years? No one can. MT is a virtuoso, sorely underrated and missed dearly.

[@sticky-fingers]

there's some good stuff on late '70s live concerts and on tracks with Pedal steel guitar but overall you're right, nothing memorable

[@cultfilmfreakreviews]

ron wood is a HORRIBLE LIVE SOLO player. he's ok on albums. but he's just a terrible live player with solos.

[@shawnriffhard]

@@cultfilmfreakreviews Ridiculous. In the Texas 78 film, he's incredible.

[@davidwilley3609]

The closest thing Ron Wood got to getting that crunchy good Ampeg Tony Zemitas guitar sound solo was on Hey negrita

[@stephenzanichkowsky4434]

What a version of this song!! Taylor kills it!

[@kevinblake7078]

when they had mick taylor they were the greatest rock and roll band. seen them in 69 @msg ny the bricks of the building were moving.

[@BOOMNERD51]

Love it! Thanks, Fil for the finer points of the the balance and flow! And the history, always informative!

[@johna1160]

"Can't You Hear Me Knocking?" with back to back solos by Bobby Keyes (tenor sax) and Mick Taylor is the musical high water mark for the Stones - IMO. Their best vocal moment is when Merry Clayton's voice cracks on the word "murder" on "Gimme Shelter". Still get a shiver every time I hear it.

[@sacluvsBM]

Absolutely!

[@pbracey1]

Indeed. They called Merry around midnight to come to the studio. She did the vocals in only three takes. She was pregnant at the time. Sadly, shortly after that she lost the baby in a miscarriage.

[@ipsurvivor]

Peter 👍

[@anthonyshope8408]

And Mary Clayton's brother SAM CLAYTON was also famous.HE WAS THE CONGO PLAYER AND SINGER IN THE FABULOUS BAND,"LITTLE FEAT"!!! YA GOTTA PUT ON YER SAILIN' SHHOOOEEESSS !!!FEATS DON'T FAIL ME NOW !!!

[@gerard1954]

My best friend he shoots water rats and feeds um to his geese🤣

[@jobai3229]

By the time I was old enough to see the Stones, the MT era was long past. I was able to see him when he joined the Stones for a few songs during their 50th anniversary tour. I'll admit to being teary eyed. I love your videos Fil. Rock on.

[@lightningbug276]

Isn’t it amazing that the British, always thought of as reserved, have so many of the greatest rockers of all time! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🤘🏼 ❤️

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

That's because of the American music scene influence on them.

[@tjvanpopta]

It is amazing yes. The Beatles were first on the scène instantly followed by all these British invasion bands.

[@sjwillis1137]

Ah yes . Well ..what is British ? We have been invaded and migrated to . We are a sweet little melting pot . We are Celts . We are Saxons . Normans . ... and all the rest . All the rest . I think the reserve is there but not when art , music and performance ate concerned. Hell no !! 😉💕

[@Bill-py1fn]

Super job as always. Spot on. Much appreciated.

[@idolhanz9842]

Taylor's countrified blues playing rules. Love it when he bends the hell out of a note .

[@Muisje68]

I'm not a Stones fan, but I am watching this clip because of Mick Taylor. I was curious after him and his playing. Because he is actually living nearby me in a very small village (called Diever) in the north of the Netherlands. I have seen him several times at the supermarket or on his bycicle with a plastic bag in his hand. People say he's a drunk. And he looks like that; a sad old man. A few years ago Mick Jagger actually visited him. And the whole village was buzzing because Jagger had actually gone to the local little supermarket to buy some food for him and (other) Mick. Can you imagine!!!???! Unfortunately I missed that 😌 Whenever I saw him (Mick Taylor) I thought of the life this man had. Being on stage with the Stones, playing for 200.000 people in Hyde Park. And then seeing him like this; completely faded away into the shadows. It's sad really. You wonder where it all went wrong...

[@chuckschillingvideos]

My opinion? Mick took every last bit of the greatness of the Rolling Stones with him. Oh, and his tone on this track is to die for.

[@brianlehrer6700]

I think this was their best period. His playing was perfect for the band and that particular era. I don’t like the Stones material much post-Taylor but we have to be fair - Some Girls is a Great album.

[@cheneyrobert]

I saw the Stones live 17 October 1973 at Vorst National in Brussels (Brussels Affair) with Billy Preston on keyboards, Trevor Lawrence on saxophone, Steve Madaio on trumpet and Mick Taylor on lead and slide….. the Stones at their peak…..the band was 🔥🔥🔥cooking and Taylor took them to another level….he was fickle and unpredictable, but when he was on his addition to the lineup was fantastic 👏👏👏thanks for the video 😎🥂

[@meestermeesterhastings.3159]

Its great to see Charlie has still got the same singer after all these years.

[@RCAnderson42]

I was JUST thinking today about how you haven't analyzed Rolling Stones (in a while, turns out), how great! Loved the story about Mick with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers. I learn so much from your videos 😊

[@RCAnderson42]

...and then I found another one where he did... 😅

[@ipsurvivor]

Mick Taylor!!! yes!!! Sticky Fingers is one of the best records ever... Underrated... Have listened to it like a thousand times...

[@gerard1954]

ipsurvivor that’s hard to say cuz beggars banquet and exile on Main Street were very good also

[@ledflaplin2001]

ipsurvivor in what world is “Sticky Fingers” underrated? It’s like their seminal most identifiable albums ever.

[@gerard1954]

ledflaplin2001 didn’t say it was underrated just saying those other ones to me were just as good

[@ledflaplin2001]

gerard I didn’t say you did, I responded to the original poster.

[@gerard1954]

ledflaplin2001 oh my mistake I will say can’t you hear me knocking still one of my most favorite songs

[@charleswood2182]

Thank you for the history there. I was 16 during '69. Exile on Main Street was the last Stones album I cared about. They played to their success thereafter, had a few good songs while settling into making money they didn't need. If they were as honest now as they were way back when, telling that story in song would perhaps be meaningful.

[@palacerevolution2000]

How can you not smile when Keith steps up to join Mick on the mic "take me down little Suzie.." Taylor overplays a bit.

[@hesekie1]

Agree, a bit!

[@DoctorQuackenbush]

1) Thanks for another good video, Fil. 2) Flowers is one of my favorite Stones songs. 3) Mick’s playing reminds me of what some have said about Ringo: he played just what the song needed, no more.

[@camicawber]

Mick T actually toured with the Stones again in 2012-2013. He would come out as a special guest and only play a few songs - I think Midnight Rambler during the middle of the set and then Satisfaction at the end - but he was at all the shows on that tour. I think he also toured with Dylan in the '80s, along with playing on some studio tracks.

[@cultfilmfreakreviews]

the stones need three live guitarists I think. so Keith and Wood can do their throwing riffs around, you can have a guitarist holding them together, because at this point there's simply no platform to the guitar live, like Keith used to do

[@marilynsheffield612]

Great analysis Fil ! 🤗 I enjoyed listening to Mick Taylor, loved his guitar playing. 👏👏👏It's a shame that drugs can get in the way of musicians. Take care...

[@spinynorman8217]

Why is this a competition comments people, Ronnie or Mick are both fabulous guitarists and each gave the Stones something special.

[@softfocus87]

What is interesting is Wings of Pegasus how you put this post together so good for all of us