Emily Eavis interview in NME

[eFestivals]

have just got in touch with a stones obsessive I know, in the hope that he's got a handle on their touring plans.

For their last tour, he'd sussed lots of the venues and dates several months before they were announced, so I'm hoping he's managed the same for this tour. If nothing else, he might be able to confirm that their tour will start in June as some are thinking it might.

[dip]

Ok, So I know that one song. I'm just hoping someone can summarise why they're such a massive deal, because I don't get it.

[eFestivals]

have just got in touch with a stones obsessive I know....

he's come back to mew and said that he doesn't really expect anything announced about the stones tour for a few weeks yet, and perhaps it'll be 6 or 8 weeks.

Am trying to find out more from him.

[The Nal]

Ok, So I know that one song. I'm just hoping someone can summarise why they're such a massive deal, because I don't get it.

[Guest blackcockerel]

At one time they were the biggest band in the world, along with The Beatles. Have you heard of them?

[dip]

Yes, I've heard of them. I just don't rate them

Fair enough they were pioneers at the time, but there's a reason I drive a car as opposed to riding a horse.

[The Nal]

Yes, I've heard of them. I just don't rate them

Fair enough they were pioneers at the time, but there's a reason I drive a car as opposed to riding a horse.

Edited January 28, 2011 by The Nal

[Guest blackcockerel]

I don't rate you then, you're obviously an idiot

[dip]

I meant I don't rate the Beatles and I'm not a Radiohead fan, no.

An if someone could share their top 5 Stones songs so I can go and check them out, I'd appreciate it. 22 albums is a bit daunting.

[dip]

I don't rate you then, you're obviously an idiot

[fullfathom5]

Because they're the best "rock and roll" band in the history of music. Dirty sped up blues. Filthy stuff.

[Guest blackcockerel]

No, stupid you for 'not rating' The Beatles AND not knowing any Rolling Stones songs

[dip]

No, stupid you for 'not rating' The Beatles AND not knowing any Rolling Stones songs

[The Nal]

I meant I don't rate the Beatles and I'm not a Radiohead fan, no.

An if someone could share their top 5 Stones songs so I can go and check them out, I'd appreciate it. 22 albums is a bit daunting.

[Milbert]

I meant I don't rate the Beatles and I'm not a Radiohead fan, no.

An if someone could share their top 5 Stones songs so I can go and check them out, I'd appreciate it. 22 albums is a bit daunting.

Edited January 28, 2011 by Milbert

[The Nal]

Spotify the compilation "Hot Rocks 1964 - 1971", that's as about as good a primer as you'll get.

Edited January 28, 2011 by The Nal

[Neeeeeedles]

Im a stones novice but i found Exile on Main Street to be the album to draw me in.

[dip]

Do you know any Beatles stuff?

Stones - Check out Brown Sugar, Street Fighting Man, Sympathy for the Devil, Honky Tonk Women and Get Off of My Cloud. I could name 40 other songs though.

Alternatively, go out and get their first 15 albums or so. Anything pre 1980 except Their Satanic Majesties Request.

And listen to some f**king Beatles!!

[ivan]

Im a stones novice but i found Exile on Main Street to be the album to draw me in.

[ivan]

RE. the Stones. I like what I've heard so far, will definitely be looking at them some more.

and where the f**k do you start with the Beatles.

[OneLittleFish]

I'd say:

Paint It Black

Sympathy For The Devil

Get Off Of My Cloud

Honky Tonk Woman

I Can't Get No Satisfaction

Just sheer, sheer rock and roll perfection.

[Lynne Scratch Perry]

Try:

I Am the Resurrection

I Wanna Be Adored

This Is the One

Elephant Stone

What the World Is Waiting For

Love Spreads.

[Milbert]

A lot of Primal Scream stuff will draw you into the Stones !

[Neeeeeedles]

I don't understand the stones banter that was just had surrounding what I said aha.

[Milbert]

I'd say:

Paint It Black

Sympathy For The Devil

Get Off Of My Cloud

Honky Tonk Woman

I Can't Get No Satisfaction

Just sheer, sheer rock and roll perfection.