Really how lame is that?
Posted on 08/20/2017 4:35:29 PM PDT by SamAdams76
It was late October 1964 and the British Invasion was on. The Beatles had exploded upon the scene earlier that year in February and the Rolling Stones were just one of another number of rock bands that suddenly started getting U.S. airplay and hits.
The performance linked here was at the T.A.M.I. show (Teen Age Music International) in Santa Monica, CA. I'm posting this because the the video and sound quality of this performance is extraordinary for the times.
For context, The Rolling Stones had yet to have their first big U.S. hit ("Satisfaction" would go to number one the following year). At that time, the Stones were still doing mostly covers and this performance of "Around and Around" was a Chuck Berry original.
Mick Jagger was just 21 years old at the time. He and his band had to follow James Brown who was not only a seasoned performer but put on an electrifying performance. Yet they carried it off. The audience went absolutely nuts as Jagger did his moves and the band backing him was already pretty tight.
I got a kick out of the middle-aged men (probably the orchestra) behind the band. They had absolutely nothing to do during this number and just sat their silently with their instruments, probably wondering just what the heck was going on in front of them as the audience went into an absolute frenzy.
For better or worse, this period of time was definitely a turning point in American culture. The decade of the 60s was in full swing and nothing would be the same again. At the time, I was alive but just a baby in diapers. I missed the whole 60s scene!
Back to the 21-year-old Jagger, say what you want about him but he was already a man of the world on the verge of international superstardom. He had been a student at the London School of Economics (he dropped out to pursue his music career) so he was no dummy. Contrast that to the average 21-year-old of today who is more focused on playing video games, making burritos at Chipotles, and living with the parents.
Not to mention The Byrds early hits.
Ringos OK, Cher can kiss my grits
What a lame rip off LOL yeah yeah...
I’m a big fan of that movie. I even have the original movie poster framed and on display in my basement. What an amazing collection of talented artists on film.
I’m definitely in the minority. Not a fan of James Brown’s performance. I see ‘drama queen.’ To each his own.
Yeah, the Stones were hot and were the real deal.
Really how lame is that?
What is it with teenage girls. That girl at the beginning is just nuts.
The pretty blonde at about the .40 sec mark was also going crazy.
Mick Jaggar cannot sing or dance so what is it he has that women want?
I hope to to read some of the remarks....
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