Mick Jagger Presents Top Ten Things He's Learned After 50 Years In Rock N' Roll | Letterman

The Rolling Stones frontman delivers a list for the ages. (Air date: 12/11/2012)
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[@blehkelekwet9642]

# 1 - Don't hire the Hells Angels as security for your gigs.

[@vernondecker9532]

Oh yea I forgot about that, what a mistake that was.

[@johannesbols57]

The Grateful Dead took care of security, man. The Angels were cool, man. They never made any trouble, man. It's cool, man.

[@madmax8949]

True dat!!

[@integral]

@@johannesbols57 #hahahahahahahahahahahaha Aside from that Angel who stabbed the guy on camera. #hahahahahahahaha

[@jaysterling26]

Don't use live animals/ birds on stage; Don't touch Keith's shepherd's pie. One now outdated : don't take your daughters to meet a member of the rhythm section.

[@matteowatteo1296]

Mick Jagger. A man who's actual face is a caricature of his actual face.

[@TheBearBiffo]

What does that even mean?

[@cindyspalla4718]

@@TheBearBiffo It means he's not a Stones fan and jealous because that face has won the hearts of many 😉

[@peterzang]

It’s ‘Whose’ genius. And bite me

[@RTOneZer0]

After the Queen Elizabeth II died, Mick Jagger is the longest reigning royal in the UK.

[@siriosstar4789]

@RT,,,, yes and the only royal that actually has talent .

[@torbjrnlund903]

One thing I've learned after listening to Rolling Stones for more than 50 years: It's only rock'n roll, but I like it.

[@GeorgeTel100]

That's the problem with the Stones - it's ONLY rock-n-roll, NO DEPTH

[@karenmonson9893]

@@GeorgeTel100 What's wrong with that? They've made alot of money over the years from people listening to their music and going to concerts. There's also merch!

[@GeorgeTel100]

@@karenmonson9893 What's "wrong" with that is that the musicians who were huge but had no depth in the times of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven are TOTALLY FORGOTTEN today! That's whats wrong with that!!

[@cindyspalla4718]

@@GeorgeTel100 You are so wrong George, their music stems from blues and if you don't think The Stones and blues have depth then you don't know what real music is.

[@GeorgeTel100]

@@cindyspalla4718 you said it! "STEMS" from blues!

[@edthesecond]

The beauty of Mick, Keith, and Charlie is that they took their music seriously but were too smart to take themselves seriously.

[@sammybearco]

what about Ronnie?

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

U forget Brian Jones

[@barbarapavia6144]

Hell yes, and they are still here, except for Charlie, but they keeping him alive anyway

[@barbarapavia6144]

@@sammybearco he's a newbie

[@sethputnamsghost6538]

Charlie is one of the men that inspired me to pick up sticks.🥁🤘🫶

[@jermiester7772]

My mother just passed at 83 in November but seen The Rolling Stones twice. Once in her 60’s and then in her early 70’s. She was a great woman.

[@splenderella9]

So sorry for your loss - your mom sounds wonderful!

[@CRAIG5835]

She was obv a Honkey Tonk Woman. RIP maam.

[@gregorymcgee100]

She sounds like a great lady! The Rolling Stones are timeless.

[@ryanmcdonald2027]

am very sorry to hear that your mother has just passed away ! :( but great to hear that she still got to hear mick jagger and the rolling stones perform live ! :) u will have lots of nice memories of her. hold on to those precious times mate. maybe u should get yourself a cat or a dog to love ? might help keep u company ? :)

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

My mother was born the same week as Mick 🎂 She's 78

[@TacomaPaul]

Number 8. - "Before shouting 'Hi Seattle'... make sure you're in Seattle" Dammit that's funny.

[@hughmoore3251]

He got an enthusiastic welcome, but surprised it was not a standing ovation.

[@davidjodrey6507]

he hadn't done anything yet - maybe they stood after the top ten list was done

[@joadbreslin5819]

It certainly would be if it happened today, when audiences over-ovate everything. Apparently things were a little different ten years ago.

[@splodge5714]

Cant believe Ive been listening to the Stones for 60 years and those first songs still sound great. Best frontman ever.

[@MacenW]

Their Not Fade Away cover is amazing

[@winstonbbailey8740]

i am more impressed at the quality of the 80s and 90s material after having gotten famous in the 1960s.

[@dawnjohnson8739]

Exactly

[@cindyspalla4718]

You said it! They are the BEST!

[@mjp96]

I can. It's called timeless

[@superorangeish]

Jagger is a good sport and he reads those lines perfectly! Beyond cool.

[@fairygodmomma2313]

So graceful ✨💖🪄

[@ExcitingBob]

Clever man who understood media.

[@fairygodmomma2313]

@@ExcitingBobdefinitely a clever man, and regarding understanding media, even better by now, no doubt.

[@bobfeller604]

Mick is sharp, more so than Dave.

[@fairygodmomma2313]

@@bobfeller604 Leno called Letterman a 'good wordsmith', 'but not so much a performer'. Jagger's good with words, AND a great performer', so yeah true in that sense.

[@zyxwut321]

That amazing human creature was built to last. Despite all the legends, rumors and stories he's almost always taken super good care of himself, kept himself slim, trim and fit and he obviously has incredible genes. Like McCartney, he's blessed with and cultivates a relatively even temperament and wears fame lightly and with a smile and joke.

[@fairygodmomma2313]

Perfectly said👌

[@christined2495]

So true

[@booooo666]

Talking of creatures.. He looks like thst creature off Jason and the argonauts

[@aliceborealis]

@@booooo666 So's your mom!

[@DaddyWarbucksunlimited]

Drinks baby blood lots of it folks

[@RSTI191]

Living Legend indeed. Can you imagine growing up in a world without the Rolling Stones?!??

[@dianecourtney2724]

No 😵‍💫

[@user-kd4tz5xo9b]

No, that would’ve been a very boring growing up🎶🎸🎶

[@richardkey4289]

I think, the living would envy the dead

[@RSTI191]

Or John, Paul, George and Ringo. How different the world would be today.

[@robbiestewart89]

@@RSTI191 There was actually a movie made back in 2019 titled "Yesterday" about a struggling musician who ends up in an alternate reality after a power outage and discovers that no one has ever heard of The Beatles. So he starts performing their songs, claiming that he wrote them, and is signed to a record label. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yesterday_(2019_film)

[@markstevens1729]

Now 60 years. Enduring talent.

[@JKentF]

Not until June 12. Or is it July?

[@OregonDARRYL]

Now, I'm worried Keith will out-live me... damn. Who would have thought that?

[@therespectedlex9794]

1964 was 58 years ago

[@JKentF]

@@therespectedlex9794 They started in ‘62

[@therespectedlex9794]

@@JKentF I see, ta

[@fauxtaux]

This is delightful. I kept expecting #1 to be “it’s only rock and roll, but I like it”

[@mickjagger1177]

Hello, nice to meet you here thanks for your love and support.

[@Methilde]

Or maybe "Hope you gess my name".

[@gsmarin1]

Jeez, I’m 63 and remember them playing on a Black & White TV with 3 channels on the Ed Sullivan Show when I was a wee lad.” It’s only Rock & Roll but I Like It”

[@charlenemack7040]

Garth, I’m 70! When they were on Sullivans show he made them change the lyrics from: let’s spend the night together, to let’s spend some time together! Times were so different back then but I will say this for Mr. Sullivan he had African American entertainers and entertainment from all over the globe... he did not just have white people on...... Sullivan never discriminated against someone because of their color nationality religion anything we need more people like him NOW!

[@JamesAllmond]

same age, we got to see the fun, had no idea what was going on and not able to enjoy it and ended up with, eek, the 70's... 😎 but a real good appreciation of music!

[@johnnyboy55]

Im 66 and remember too. Homework and chores had to be done or I couldn’t watch. Same rules for The Beatles and The Doors.

[@charlenemack7040]

@@JamesAllmond 👍😎

[@pjwillsr]

He was spot on reading those....shows he was serious and in the game.

[@fairygodmomma2313]

Seriously amazingly funny he be 💯🪄💖

[@OregonDARRYL]

He's a true professional.

[@dionisioiacobelli6689]

He's did attend The London School Of Economics.

[@fairygodmomma2313]

@@dionisioiacobelli6689 brilliant man✨

[@OregonDARRYL]

@@dionisioiacobelli6689 The Stones were the first entertainment act to gross a billion dollars. So, he learned something...

[@ronniechilds2002]

Of course Jagger pulled it off perfectly. He seemed to be enjoying himself too. What a guy...

[@lorrainew606]

Love love love the legend Mick Jagger .

[@senianns9522]

Greatest 'front man' of any band , ever!

[@mjp96]

I agree!

[@arleneliquori2469]

Mick is a Rock Legend

[@mickjagger1177]

Hello Arlene thank you for your support and encouragement it's nice meeting you here

[@wisecracker1814]

How many fans has this guy outlived..?

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

How many girls friends has he outlived ?

[@user-ob4ex7xr5w]

he's almost 80 years old and still looks so good 😳 I love him

[@laci5255]

FINALLY THEY OFFICIALLY POSTED THIS

[@Philtration]

I met Mick when I was 16 and working at Soldier Field for the Chicago Park District in 1978. I sneaked backstage just in time to catch him coming off the stage. Then, unexpectedly I met him again 35 years later while he was walking in Lincoln Park here in Chicago. I had taken the rest of the week off after Memorial Day and just happened to be in the park as he passed by. He was very cool.

[@fairygodmomma2313]

Love your share. I'm sure he's cooler and wiser than ever, now. 😎

[@shirleya3615]

SMH !!! LOVING THIS !!!!!!

[@deybydey99]

Wow awesome

[@geristracener5253]

That's amazing. Twice ? How lucky is that. I've been a fan at 13. I don't know what I'd do if I accidentally run in to the twice. I'd think & died & surely went to heaven. Congrats 👏👅👅👅💨💨💨

[@robertarisz8464]

It almost sounds like he is human.

[@michaelharrison7072]

Mick took good care of self unlike many rockers .What a great entertainer !

[@serenhafwilliams-davies5915]

The smile on his face makes me giggle 😆

[@billystevenson6812]

Lost in the greatness of songs recorded by the Rolling Stones is the absolute genius of lyrics written by Mick Jagger. Always credited as the flamboyant quintessential front man, the actual words written to many of their greatest songs match the music in complexity, meaningfulness, and brilliance. Jumpin' Jack Flash, Sympathy for the Devil, Gimmie Shelter, Wild Horses, Under My Thumb, Jigsaw Puzzle, to name a very few....

[@MarkMikelVideos]

Nice that you threw in Jigsaw Puzzle in there. Fantastic lyrics!

[@johnryan3913]

Keith wrote the words to some of those - Gimmie Shelter, and chorus of Wild Horses.

[@porkbelly0713]

I agree that the lyrics on Beggars Banquet are some of the best he ever wrote. Jigsaw and Salt of the Earth are brilliant, Parachute Woman as well

[@mrc5653]

Jigsaw puzzle is the best man✌️👌

[@joesween6994]

You are so right, Billy Stevenson! I've often thought the same. Underappreciated, both musically and lyrically, is "Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby (...)" -- I always find that stunning. Jagger's inventive way with wors is definitely overlooked.

[@charlenemack7040]

I have been to only two concerts in my whole life one of them was Ray Charles and the other was The Rolling Stones! I was 14 years old at the time I am now 70.... how time flies when you’re having...........

[@ShortFuseFighting]

did you just kick the bucket mid sentence?

[@charlenemack7040]

@@ShortFuseFighting I love your reply! No, I didn’t kick the bucket ‘yet!’ I thought that by not finishing the sentence, someone out there would leave me a comment! Guess what Short Fuse.....you fell for it LOL! Please stay safe out there! 👍❤️😂🤣😉🌸🌞🌈

[@ShortFuseFighting]

@@charlenemack7040 i've been had....

[@charlenemack7040]

@@ShortFuseFighting Yes, you have....but, I’m a kind person who NEVER EVER leaves mean, nasty or hateful comments on the internet! I noticed that you have 1.18 K subscribers...WOW...I have a grand total of (drum roll please) 1 subscriber! 😂🤣😳

[@madmax8949]

rum??!!

[@DJ-bj8ku]

Jagger, McCartney, Daltrey, Townshend, Plant and Page-all smart guys and good businessmen.

[@ms.t7614]

You forgot Bowie!

[@DJ-bj8ku]

@@ms.t7614 Well, he *is* dead but I get your point.

[@jaysterling26]

It's not called showbusiness ( or don't show your business) for nothing.

[@ms.t7614]

@@DJ-bj8ku I know he has passed but I just thought he was worthy of inclusion because of his brilliant idea for Bowie Bonds in 1997 that raised funds to help him buy back some of his catalog from a previous manager. 👍

[@tygrkhat4087]

Mick is a graduate of the London School of Economics; so yeah, he's a good businessman.

[@lennyanders1639]

Mick is a cool guy, wherever he plays a gig he goes sightseeing in his free time. When he was here in Las Vegas he was spotted by himself on Freemont Street enjoying the atmosphere and he then went to check out the Neon Museum. When he was in South Florida he was spotted on Hollywood Beach just laying out getting a tan, just a regular guy.

[@1231rockchick]

Yes when he was in st. Louis he was photographed at the gateway arch

[@Miximixos]

The same here for Munich. MJ is often present here.

[@mariang3946]

He did the same in my hometown of Liverpool three weeks ago.....he's a good lad

[@tygrkhat4087]

In Buffalo, he toured the Darwin Martin House; designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

[@newyorkers7707]

Mick is one of the most experienced singers... its for 60 years. Long live Mick, Keith and Ronnie RIP Charlie and Brian

[@grimdrum2396]

Mick is still humble after all these years. He just loved to perform rock n roll music.

[@billmaroney5866]

I agree...he came across as genuinely humble in acknowledging the applause.

[@Kevin-gb8gb]

And still thin

[@alfching2499]

He’s never been humble

[@carforumwanker]

100% wrong . he is so far stuck up his ass and really really is the King of "do you know who I am "

[@bigsky3072]

He's actually very histronic, meaning he has an unnatural need for attention.

[@ChristopherCudworth]

If he’d only ever have written Sympathy for the Devil his genius would be proven. And yet, he’s done quite a bit more.

[@majipoorcat]

Dayenu

[@mariang3946]

Yes......a 'few' more

[@charlenemack7040]

Today Feb 06, 2022 Jagger is 78.....79 this coming July 26th! 🎂

[@lex28lush10]

Mick is like a fine wine .. . I actually drawn to him more as he get older ... 💙 his distinct voice when he talk .. he sounds so clear and articulate 😁

[@user-bs1tf1tg2x]

Mick 11 years later--you still got it. Love you! ❤🔥

[@luckypenny4263]

Love Mick since I was a child and to this day ❤

[@lauraann4014]

He grew up in my home town Dartford, U.K.

[@steffigavin9152]

Love him. Happy 79th birthday Mick!

[@EricDodsonLectures]

One of the most charmed lives in all of human history.

[@claudialoiacono4647]

Verdade, eu amo Mick desde meus 11 anos , estou com 60 , continuo amando

[@mariang3946]

And I love our Keith

[@Hamlet-wp2ri]

After watching the Stones live in concert late 2021 I have new found respect towards these great men. Mick at that agar was up and down that long stage nonstop the whole show. What an amazing experience it was. Much love and respect to these Gents. 🙏🤙

[@ellenfisher5750]

Heard he runs 10 miles daily to stay in shape for his shows.

[@carlbaumeister3439]

That was great, especially the reverse mortgage one! 🤣🤣

[@sethputnamsghost6538]

Mick is such a lovely chap!!🤘😜

[@serendavies7375]

Mick Jagger is hilarious 🤣

[@nunziomazzitelli1648]

Grande Mick

[@gabrielmoreno9455]

It is just great to see this legend in 2022, that's great

[@mikemccag]

Mick is so cool ..I think he's a treasure.

[@davebartosh5]

Mister Jagger is no Rock N' Roll dummy. My dad was lucky enough to meet him for a business deal. My dad (RIP) was the most sophisticated person I've ever met. He said Mick was very bright and extremely classy. Just look at his wardrobe and confidence in this clip. His smile is not just stage performing. Mick conquers with style!!

[@Cwgrlup]

Saw Rolling Stones in the 90’s at the Rose Bowl. They kicked ass.

[@OregonDARRYL]

The Rolling Stones are only the most amazing entertainment act in history - they also defined rock and roll, along with creating timeless masterpieces that rocked the world. The sheer power, sexuality, energy and talent will never be matched. Not ever. "I'll shout, I'll scream, I'll kill the King and rail at all his servants.".... From British lads.... That sold me.

[@nicktherecordlover1969]

Hi Darryl. Definitely feast your ears on the original mono 45 version of "Street Fighting Man". Grunge and Punk before Grunge and Punk were things.

[@leogrogan1923]

Dave plays straight man PERFECTLY.

[@Fush1234]

What a life youve had Mick

[@raynash4117]

Great sport for doing this!!! Love Mick

[@Smleditsofffical]

Mick jagger is 79 years old by now and he looks pretty good for his age

[@ericv181]

When I have visitors I always get asked about my framed Doris Goldblatt autograph. Such a treasure.

[@edwinmcguire3722]

Still a great band.Still rolling.

[@jamesm.3967]

No

[@OregonDARRYL]

Still the greatest ever.

[@user-bg3nr7we9v]

Thanks, Mick many years of Rock and Roll

[@valerietomsic8454]

Grew up in the 60's....OMG ... great guy and awesome band for sure! "Paint it Black" and "Gimme Shelter"---totally AWESOME songs!

[@TeaParty1776]

Their early blues covers are the best rock.

[@josephreardon7066]

Jagger is a beast!!!

[@kingporter67]

Mick Jagger, the Rolling Stones frontman was awesome doing Letterman's Top Ten!!

[@stephencraig5938]

I was working at a party and l heard Mick was upstairs so me and a waitress snuck upstairs just as Mick came out of the room, the waitress and l screamed at each other while Mick just stood their laughing at us until we ran downstairs.

[@peterlewis3715]

Now i need a time machine just to go back only 10 years. It was so much better then.

[@dianejenkins9180]

I couldn't love him more!

[@mickjagger1177]

Thank you so much dear, the love and support of wonderful fans like you encourages me and keep me strong.

[@lindaslattery8341]

@@mickjagger1177 this isn’t Mick 🙄

[@needahandle]

Love Mick

[@racheltuccio7652]

Love the Stones , always love Mick Jagger even when he went solo ❣️

[@sharpo]

Best top ten list ever.

[@hobbygamer6220]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the new stuff from the Rolling Stones Bigger Bang has some phenomenal stuff on it

[@lanceash]

Best album they've done since Some Girls.

[@hobbygamer6220]

@@lanceash yes

[@OregonDARRYL]

Did you hear "Ghost Town"? Amazing... and the video is so cool.

[@hobbygamer6220]

@@OregonDARRYL yup

[@margaretgordy5390]

Bigger Bang came out in 2007 great album but hardly " new" RIP Charlie💔

[@rongentile6431]

Mick jagger !!!!

[@SilentKnight43]

No one in history ever switched stations or turned off 'Satisfaction' when it was playing. True fact.

[@DSAK55]

Millennials will

[@yragj6556]

And, it always gets turned up to “11”, in my car anyways!

[@fairygodmomma2313]

Lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@OregonDARRYL]

Work stopped at the gas station and we all started dancing around like Mick. Fun times.

[@KOSMICKEN09]

I like Devo and Otis Redding 's versions too - though it would be nice to hear deep tracks like fingerprint file on the radio

[@pedromarques1313]

Listened to this guy more than anyone else in the world 😂or ever will

[@ruthecker399]

love dave miss him

[@charlenemack7040]

I’ve been a fan of Dave’s for more than 40 years! I still love and miss him being on TV Monday through Friday! It took a long time to get used to Stephen Colbert...... that’s how much I miss Dave! 😳😎

[@Ragnemalm]

#8 was a goof made by the king of Sweden once. Not Seattle, but he did greet the wrong city. "Kära Örebroare" (= Dear citicens of Örebro) is an iconic phrase here ever since.

[@splodge5714]

I'm sure Biden has made that mistake more than once.

[@tyronewhitehead3123]

My number one for you sir Rolling Stones

[@abacus299]

If Mick Jagger wrote an autobiography it would probably be the year's bestseller, possibly break some publishing records. He really has some stories to tell. What a life, lived to the full, and an exceptional musical legacy.

[@patton303]

Mick is an adopted American treasure.

[@sallygomez8799]

Ya gotta love Mick!!!

[@mickjagger1177]

Hello Sally thank you for your love and support it's nice meeting you here.

[@dawnstoehrer8107]

I met MICK WHEN I SANG PROFESSIONALLY. IN EDINBURGH SCOTLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 IN A AFTER. A PARY AT THE NORTH BRITISH HOTEL I COULDN’T GET OVER HOW BLUE HIS EYES WHERE AND HE SPOKE AS A REAL GENTLEMAN HE WAS DOWN TO EARTH ❤

[@paulhuber8266]

I, too, was struck by how blue his eyes are, since it does not come across in most photographs.

[@gloriadodds7102]

he;s so charismatic i'ts ridiculous

[@MrThedonhead]

Greatest frontman of all time easy!

[@christineedwards8618]

Yes he really remembers the good ole days- he 's Mick! Jagger. Yeaaah!

[@robinbanks610]

Mick also learned long ago that Keith is a complete mystery to medical science!

[@patriciacestare232]

He is a great performer 😊❤

[@pardyhardly]

Mick back when he was young.

[@monmixer]

damn time flies. This was 10 years ago! Mick so right on number 1!!!!

[@janeltranmer2284]

Mick is right. He doesn't deserve that! He deserves a standing ovation. My god, get off your asses, audience. It is Mick Jagger!!!!

[@maxitupacademy]

The man is king!!!!!

[@mickjagger1177]

Hello Max, thank you for your love and support it's nice meeting you here.

[@NineWhileNine]

No, no, no. YOU DESERVE IT and then some, Mick!! Gotta love that man ❤️

[@Calmontheoutside]

Life was good when Letterman Top 10 Lists were something we took for granted would always be there. 😊

[@cluggyahoo]

Mick is soooooo COOOOL

[@josephwolosz2522]

Mick is always good at portraying himself. Like the Rutles.

[@cincinatusdemocratus5082]

Happy birthaday Mr. Jagger. I can't either get satisfaction, I do not know why...I would have love to be on that concert. And I wish I could meet you and the whole crew sometime in life. That would be great, and smoke a join with keith, that would be awesome. Mr. Letterman, do you know I used to watch your show every evening back in University, that was 25 yeras ago. I guess we all rippen. Congratulations all of you. Best regards and thank you very very much for your help.

[@VeraHolm]

I m not sharing this... this is 'secret' treasure of knowledge!

[@candy9986]

He does have charm.

[@kathyheavner3585]

Two legends together 💓 Awesome

[@francishughes2016]

Number 1 = We've conned the world into thinking that we are great, when we are only quite good !.

[@lookatthisbizarre2940]

Cant look at Mick Jagger without thinking of that John Mulaney bit, he rly was spot on

[@johnhere6058]

I would have liked Mick to do an impression of David Bowie imitating him saying "What and look like you"

[@jaberwoky_]

I was sure #1 was going to be "I CAN get some satisfaction."

[@marksieber4626]

My daughter asked me what my first choice for an occupation was. I told her to be lead singer for the Stones when Jagger retired. Still waiting. Now that I’ve retired from my side gig as a high school teacher I can wait full time for Mick to step aside.