The Rolling Stones Hit Number 1 on iTunes (First Time Ever) with Spectacular Quarantine Anthem “Living in a Ghost Town”

Showbiz 411 ^ | April 24, 2020 | Roger Friedman

[C19fan]

The Rolling Stones haven’t had a number 1 hit probably since 1981’s “Start Me Up.” They’ve had scattershot singles since then– they were never a great singles chart band. They certainly have never had a number 1 hit on iTunes, a relatively new service. But this morning the nearly 60 year old Best Rock and Roll Band in the world is number with “Living in a Ghost Town.” The single was dropped yesterday to great acclaim. With a nod to the Specials’ “Ghost Town,” the song by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards couldn’t be more timely. Ironically. the group recorded the song last year. But recently, Mick says in his video, they realized it might have some impact now, The accompanying video is excellent, also. So interesting that our anthems for this moment are coming from the Stones and Jon Bon Jovi, older acts that have stood the test of time.

[John S Mosby]

All covered by the National Health Service, with under the table cash to some dot head administrator setting up quasi-private service (how it’s done these days if you want to get any kind of care).

Yea- liabilities. But he’s not the stud that was Andres Segovia (now, there’s a role model for not mailing it in).

[Kickass Conservative]

Nope, the perfect Stones Song for NYC is Sympathy for the Devil.

[RummyChick]

I suspect there will be a ton of videos made to this song..and there will be at least one that will be far better than the video they released for the song. Probably more than one

[mumblypeg]

Great grandchild born 2014 (daughter Karis’ g-child.)
Mick’s youngest born 2016 (ballerina Melanie- mother)

[Hieronymus]

Great grandchild born 2014 (daughter Karis’ g-child.)
Mick’s youngest born 2016 (ballerina Melanie- mother)

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I’m my own great-grandpa.

[Beowulf9]

Flowers. Notice the article’s pic of them is the same lineup sans Brian Jones (no leaves).

[LongWayHome]

Not bad...good for the Stones.

[Jane Long]

Thanks.

[mylife]

Keef and Charlie rock!

[mylife]

Keef and Charlie rock!

[Carriage Hill]

Didn’t know that, but sure don’t doubt it.

[mumblypeg]

On a related topic, the movie “Cadillac Records” is a great glimpse at American blues artists of the 40s, 50s and 60s.
These artists, struggling to get their “race records” played on American radio, had their work stolen by white American performers like Elvis, Pat Boone, & the Beach Boys, and later had to sue for royalties.

It was the English bands, most notably the Rolling Stones, who acknowledged & paid dues to American bluesmen like Willie Dixon, Howlin Wolf, Little Walter & Muddy Waters, which finally got them the respect they deserved.
The Stones even invited them & paid their way for a blowout European tour in 1967.
The Stones were instrumental (!) in bringing American blues to the attention of American audiences.

The movie “Cadillac Records” is a very entertaining retelling of this story.
It’s available on a lot of the streaming sites.

[Carriage Hill]

“The lawyers will make out well.”

They always seem to do so. Even with an ironclad will, there’ll be a real donnybrook over the terms, royalties and allocations.

[ConservativeStatement]

There is a song from the 1980s called “Ghost Town” by the Specials. I thought of it recently after seeing the barren streets of major cities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ2oXzrnti4

[Hatteras]

Hey, what’s the matter, man?
We’re gonna come around at twelve
With some Puerto Rican girls that’s just dyin’ to meet you...

I’m more of a Zeppelin guy but I like songs such as Miss You. A little funk never hurt nobody. And as rode hard a Richards is, I’ve always been impressed with what comes out of his guitar. Satisfaction comes to mind...

[kidd]

Not a fan of the Stones, don’t hate them either. This is as good as anything they’ve made in the past.

[The Fop]

Mine are Aftermath, Rolling Stones Now, and England’s Newest Hitmakers.....in that order.....obviously I prefer the early stuff, but still like Some Girls and Black and Blue..... I don’t think they did anything worthwhile featuring original material after Emotional Rescue..... though I was very pleased when they returned to their blues roots with Lonesome and Blue

[devane617]

Damn! Good one too!

[Revel]

That’s not a bad song at all.

[Rio]

“Living In A Ghost Town”

I’m a ghost
Living in a ghost town
I’m a ghost
Living in a ghost town

You can look for me
But I can’t be found
You can search for me
I had to go underground
Life was so beautiful
Then we all got locked down
Feel like a ghost
Living in a ghost town

Once this place was humming
And the air was full of drumming
The sound of cymbals crashing
Glasses were all smashing
Trumpets were all screaming
Saxophones were blaring
Nobody was caring if it’s day or night

I’m a ghost
Living in a ghost town
I’m going nowhere
Shut up all alone

So much time to lose
Just staring at my phone

Every night I am dreaming
That you’ll come and creep in my bed
Please let this be over
Not stuck in a world without end

Preachers were all preaching
Charities beseeching
Politicians dealing
Thieves were happy stealing
Widows were all weeping
There’s no beds for us to sleep in
Always had the feeling
It will all come tumbling down

I’m a ghost
Living in a ghost town
You can look for me
But I can’t be found

We’re all living in a ghost town
Living in a ghost town
We were so beautiful
I was your man about town
Living in this ghost town
Ain’t having any fun
If I want a party
It’s a party of one