What a great freaking version - you can just see them standing around in a circle and cutting a number like this - so spontaneous yet so beautiful...... nicky hopkins makes the studio version but this one is so raw it's irresistible
Woow....killer! My favourite track on the album. Amazing sound, those backing vocals from Keith and those guitars. At this point they really were the greatest rock n roll band in the world!
better than the album version and more with the general essence of Exile in my opinion, more blues to this one. too bad plundered my soul gets all the attention from the reissue, this is a great track
Love it - sounds like they're jamming in a garage or basement - bottle of Jack Daniels on the amp - old and new beer bottles scattered around in various states - maybe ,a couple of "stray cats" lounging on a couch , cig and weed smoke in the air . . .beautiful buzzzz - indead.,feels like your right there with them.
I think this song has more attitude then the one that was officially released a more raw bluesy sound. A slower more persistent sound. It highlights Mick's voice more.
@himycatisdead Can there be anything more subjective than comparing Rolling Stones outtakes? This one is definitely rougher, and I like it, but I don't think there's any lack of balls in the released version. Luckily we have both! Plus the original version of this outtake with a different vocal.
@jamesmarcus59 They did a version in 1969 that never saw the light of day officially, and still hasnt. The 1972 version on Exile was obviously the released version, however 2010 reissue is still much different from the initial 1969 recording made during the Let It Bleed sessions. Jagger completely ruined the 1969 version by redoing the vocal tracks for the 2010 release. Find a copy of the original 1969 version because it blows the doors off both the 1972 version and this 2010 reissue version.
@cgraber I've encountered the 1969 version on several different bootlegs, including "Beggars Breakfast." I do admire its off-the-cuff funkiness and am not sure why Jagger felt he had to dub in new vocals for the 2010 reissue of "Exile." But I'm still a big fan of the released version and don't think this one truly puts that in the shade.
@jamesmarcus59 Yeah you are right, the more I listen to the '72 version the more I like it better. Bobby Keys coming in at the end gives me goosebumps to this day. I also like Nicky Hopkins piano parts better in the album release. The guitar in the '69 version however...is just pure vintage Keith when he was right at the start of his Open G legacy. Just spontaneous and pure country blues.
@robin14669 You could be right there, I don't know. However I guess what I meant was that the original vocal tracks on the '69 version were much better than what was added to the remaster in '10, be they from 69-71 or 2010. He should have left it alone and just put it out unchanged.
@cgraber Yes, I agree with you. Personally I think that Micks vocals from the 1969-1971 era were so good that any new vocals can't never beat them. There were a couple of songs like 'Plundered my soul' who hadn't any vocals at all (or only very sparse), so Mick had to sing them in for the Exile re-issue. But for a guy who is in his sixties, I give Mick credits that his voice still sounds so young! Aspecially after more then 40 years of living a pretty wild rock and roll life. Quite amazing.
@robin14669 Well said and I couldn't agree more. Against all odds, Mick (and Keith for that matter) have stood the test of time. Even though the show isn't quite what it was in the halcyon days of 68-72, its still utterly incredible that they still tour given that their contemporaries are either, 1) Dead; or 2) in semi to permanent retirement (like Jimmy Page for instance, he only surfaces for special occasions and hasn't toured since 1998 with the Black Crowes.)
@cgraber The only contemporaries names I can think of (that are still pretty active) are Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan (his neverending tour) and Neil Young. Their must be a couple more, I'm sure. Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey still perform as The Who, every now and then. Big question for 2011 is: what are The Stones going to do? A new album and a farewell tour? We'll see.
This isn't the exact version of the 1969 version from Let it Bleed sessions, Jagger reworked the vocal track it seems for this 2010 release. I have the real one. You can get it on the bootlegged Black Box set, but that is the only place I've seen it. Wonder why he redid the vocals for this release?
These alternate takes are fascinating stuff. We tend to think the finished tracks just sprang whole from the minds of Mick and Keith. But this illustrates the sweat, toil and dead ends that go into bringing a song to birth.
maybe not quite the best thing they ever did as the NYTimes piece claimed - but if you're immersed in the album as a whole - then this is "exile" in its pure form. close to immortal genius.
The more i listen to it, the more i like it over the original. The author of the Times article hit it on the head....The songs start out and they rest of the band join in gradually like some sort of skiffle band. They just melt in together and the value of the individual parts is worth more than the sum of the whole.
What a great freaking version - you can just see them standing around in a circle and cutting a number like this - so spontaneous yet so beautiful...... nicky hopkins makes the studio version but this one is so raw it's irresistible
highway61z 2 months ago
Woow....killer! My favourite track on the album. Amazing sound, those backing vocals from Keith and those guitars. At this point they really were the greatest rock n roll band in the world!
cottageorgan 3 months ago
You know this is a bad remaster when the bootleg versions sound way better than how super loud these discs were.
LivinWorstNightmare 6 months ago
The cut on the album is perfect, but Jesus this is a revelation!
RandyHooHa 7 months ago 2
The middle eight - "Feel so humble with you tonight" - still gives me goosebumps.
Staggerbaroque 8 months ago 2
The song is awesone, but this version is so much better. Dont know why it took 37 years to release it. Much better than anything today.
volpecm 9 months ago 2
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Campinoccio 10 months ago
Sigh...this deserves to be on vinyl!
JVKProduction 1 year ago
better than the album version and more with the general essence of Exile in my opinion, more blues to this one. too bad plundered my soul gets all the attention from the reissue, this is a great track
DirtyGuitarRiffs 1 year ago
Love it - sounds like they're jamming in a garage or basement - bottle of Jack Daniels on the amp - old and new beer bottles scattered around in various states - maybe ,a couple of "stray cats" lounging on a couch , cig and weed smoke in the air . . .beautiful buzzzz - indead.,feels like your right there with them.
scrubtech911 1 year ago
@scrubtech911 That's because they probably were doing all those things.
nubbie1944 1 year ago
Yes in the long run the more versions the better I say also!
himycatisdead 1 year ago
that version is so much better, it has that blues feeling while the other's missing Keith's guitar
0live0wire0 1 year ago
I think this song has more attitude then the one that was officially released a more raw bluesy sound. A slower more persistent sound. It highlights Mick's voice more.
himycatisdead 1 year ago
Fun. But not as good as the one they issued.
jamesmarcus59 1 year ago
@jamesmarcus59 In my opinion the released version has no balls compared to this one. Just my opinion
himycatisdead 1 year ago
@himycatisdead Can there be anything more subjective than comparing Rolling Stones outtakes? This one is definitely rougher, and I like it, but I don't think there's any lack of balls in the released version. Luckily we have both! Plus the original version of this outtake with a different vocal.
jamesmarcus59 1 year ago
@jamesmarcus59 They did a version in 1969 that never saw the light of day officially, and still hasnt. The 1972 version on Exile was obviously the released version, however 2010 reissue is still much different from the initial 1969 recording made during the Let It Bleed sessions. Jagger completely ruined the 1969 version by redoing the vocal tracks for the 2010 release. Find a copy of the original 1969 version because it blows the doors off both the 1972 version and this 2010 reissue version.
cgraber 1 year ago
@cgraber I've encountered the 1969 version on several different bootlegs, including "Beggars Breakfast." I do admire its off-the-cuff funkiness and am not sure why Jagger felt he had to dub in new vocals for the 2010 reissue of "Exile." But I'm still a big fan of the released version and don't think this one truly puts that in the shade.
jamesmarcus59 1 year ago
@jamesmarcus59 Yeah you are right, the more I listen to the '72 version the more I like it better. Bobby Keys coming in at the end gives me goosebumps to this day. I also like Nicky Hopkins piano parts better in the album release. The guitar in the '69 version however...is just pure vintage Keith when he was right at the start of his Open G legacy. Just spontaneous and pure country blues.
cgraber 1 year ago
@cgraber It sounds to me that Jagger's vocal on this version is not from 2010. It's more likely a outtake from the 1969-1971 era.
robin14669 1 year ago
@robin14669 You could be right there, I don't know. However I guess what I meant was that the original vocal tracks on the '69 version were much better than what was added to the remaster in '10, be they from 69-71 or 2010. He should have left it alone and just put it out unchanged.
cgraber 1 year ago
@cgraber Yes, I agree with you. Personally I think that Micks vocals from the 1969-1971 era were so good that any new vocals can't never beat them. There were a couple of songs like 'Plundered my soul' who hadn't any vocals at all (or only very sparse), so Mick had to sing them in for the Exile re-issue. But for a guy who is in his sixties, I give Mick credits that his voice still sounds so young! Aspecially after more then 40 years of living a pretty wild rock and roll life. Quite amazing.
robin14669 1 year ago
@robin14669 Well said and I couldn't agree more. Against all odds, Mick (and Keith for that matter) have stood the test of time. Even though the show isn't quite what it was in the halcyon days of 68-72, its still utterly incredible that they still tour given that their contemporaries are either, 1) Dead; or 2) in semi to permanent retirement (like Jimmy Page for instance, he only surfaces for special occasions and hasn't toured since 1998 with the Black Crowes.)
cgraber 1 year ago
@cgraber The only contemporaries names I can think of (that are still pretty active) are Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan (his neverending tour) and Neil Young. Their must be a couple more, I'm sure. Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey still perform as The Who, every now and then. Big question for 2011 is: what are The Stones going to do? A new album and a farewell tour? We'll see.
robin14669 1 year ago
This isn't the exact version of the 1969 version from Let it Bleed sessions, Jagger reworked the vocal track it seems for this 2010 release. I have the real one. You can get it on the bootlegged Black Box set, but that is the only place I've seen it. Wonder why he redid the vocals for this release?
cgraber 1 year ago
i love the stones country ish stuff
ahhotdogg 1 year ago
These alternate takes are fascinating stuff. We tend to think the finished tracks just sprang whole from the minds of Mick and Keith. But this illustrates the sweat, toil and dead ends that go into bringing a song to birth.
Staggerbaroque 1 year ago
What a tune.
sayerma 1 year ago
I prefer this version..:-D
claptongroupie 1 year ago
3:45 is that keef saying fucking cup?
merckev 1 year ago
Yep, NY Times article brought me here, too. Love both versions, but this is awesome.
kholmes39 1 year ago
maybe not quite the best thing they ever did as the NYTimes piece claimed - but if you're immersed in the album as a whole - then this is "exile" in its pure form. close to immortal genius.
tombcheetham 1 year ago 2
NYT brought me, too... I hear it, I heart it, almost a Bonham beat...
flowwarp 1 year ago
@flowwarp
Definitely. 'If it keeps on rainin'" ;)
MrAndersoncouncil 1 year ago
Great version! Thanks Keith! Thanks Mick!
rocktunes 1 year ago
The more i listen to it, the more i like it over the original. The author of the Times article hit it on the head....The songs start out and they rest of the band join in gradually like some sort of skiffle band. They just melt in together and the value of the individual parts is worth more than the sum of the whole.
ChristianSchock 1 year ago
Ha ha. NYT all the way.
It is very good, if a victim of a bit of hyperbole.
crusteous 1 year ago
NY Times brought me too!
poolpig 1 year ago
Ditto!
tubatalabal 1 year ago
Yup, same here.
waswereisarewill 1 year ago
funny - the times article drew me here as well.
rwiggum9 1 year ago
@rwiggum9 me too..
artofstate 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this. Was just reading the NYTimes article on this reissue and wanted to hear "the best thing the Stones ever did"
williamfeuer 1 year ago
@williamfeuer yeah I read that too, I like it a lot, not sure if it deserves that honor yet though
lakeofthewyles 1 year ago