Friday, September 15, 2023

Rolling Stones: Angry. "My Parents Went Ballistic. Clandestine Listening..." By Matsam.

The Rolling Stones: [Angry] Official Video. 
YouTube Video: The Rolling Stones.

 "And I saw the Stones on YouTube last week 
when they released their new album!" [Matsam]

It's an anonymous letter from 'Matsam' but boy oh boy, one of the best written by anyone since this blog started. Just read on... But thanks Matsam for the vibrant words and phrases. You made my day.

"I was 9 years old and saw the report in the Straits Times Singapore, the next day. It was full of screaming crowds, hysterical girls fainting and carried away to ambulances and the cops joining the free fray. 

My parents went ballistic, said this wretched pop music and evil personified Rolling Stones who could send people mad was a sign of the end times. I was told not to listen to corrupting pop music ever! 

Rolling Stones In Singapore in the 60's.
Image: Alex Schumacher. 

Well that sent me listening to all the pop I could clandestinely listen on the radio when my folks weren’t around. Nothing tastes better than stolen fruit. 

Cut to the present, I’m 67, and my wife literally dances with rage, when I turn on the music loud in the house everyday. And I saw the Stones on YouTube last week when they released their new album!"

Written by: MATSAM. 

Sep 15, 2023, 2:02 PM.

The Rolling Stones


'Angry' by: The Rolling Stones
Album 'Hackney Diamonds' [Label: Polydor]

Mick Jagger – lead and backing vocals, guitar
Keith Richards – guitar, bass guitar
Ronnie Wood – guitar
Additional musicians

Matt Clifford – piano
Steve Jordan – drums
Andrew Watt – production, backing vocals, percussion.

Disclaimer:
The new Rolling Stones video on this post is a reply to Matsam's letter when he personally mentioned the new song 'Angry' in his message. The YouTube video posted, which belongs to the Rolling Stones [Polydor], will be deleted immediately if it contravenes Copyright Laws. Thank you.

14 comments:

  1. The Rolling Stones have already established themselves and as they age so does some of the tones in their voices. Sadly they are playing to the crowd that are their diehard supporters and not gathering new fans. Good on them for their success.

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  2. EDDY ENG16.9.23

    Sight and sound: 90%
    Lyrics: 10%
    That's the form and substance of the song.
    In pop music, as long as it sounds good, it is good.
    Doesn't have to be poetic or meaningful.

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  3. BELINDA SUNSHINE [LEGENDARY BROADCASTER, PROGRAMME/MUSIC DIRECTOR]16.9.23

    What an awesome posting.
    Very interesting.
    Keep it up.

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  4. HORACE WEE [LEGENDARY GUITARIST]16.9.23

    Yes, seen it.
    Song is fine.
    Not ground breaking except it by a bunch of old people.

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  5. JIMMY CHNG [DRUMMER - THE DECIBELS]16.9.23

    Wow what an interesting and candid contribution from MATSAM! I'm not a fan of THE ROLLING STONES but I do like very much some of their songs, eg: AS TEARS GO BY, YOU BETTER MOVE ON, ANGIE, etc...

    It's amazing that despite their age, the STONES are still immensely popular and rocking audiences whenever they perform. Although they have been labelled STROLLING BONES, for sure they aren't!

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  6. Thanks to all who wrote in early to comment.

    Yes, I just love the letter from MATSAM and immediately posted it. I find the video very sensual but it's to attract a STONES audience and in today's world, many viewers could accept it. It's a little too wild for me.

    I have yet to listen to the other songs on the new album.

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  7. CHIT CHAT17.9.23

    Andy Young
    Read MATSAM's invigorating letter! Surprising what he says... about the ROLLING STONES.

    Andy Young
    Hi DAISY! Thanks for making the first THUMBS UP... Saw the STONES video?

    Koh Daisy
    Yes. That was a remarkable production … superimposing the Stones’ past performances into the video. Great flashbacks.

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  8. CHIT CHAT17.9.23

    STEPHEN HAN
    My parents were more liberal.
    I can listen to any music and my brothers and I can do anything.

    Andy Young
    Stephen Han yes, that's why you are so knowledgeable today. Cheers my friend!!!

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  9. CHIT CHAT17.9.23

    MAndy Lin
    Hi your post is great but I don't think we are friends on facebook, if you don't mind please add me to your friends list as I tried to add you to mine but did not succeed,
    I would be very happy if I got a reply, but I'm sorry for violating your privacy. Please accept my apologies.
    thanks
    🥰🥰

    Andy Young
    MAndy Lin, hello! No privacy violated. You can write in to comment anytime but only on the music postings here... Cheers.

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  10. The Rolling Stones are one of my favourite bands since I first listerned to their songs from as early 1964. I remember listening to their no. 1 song It's all over now. From there onwards, they kept producing Nos 1 hit songs in the sixties and seventies.Although their members have aged, but they are still popular with many of us who are senior citizens !

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  11. Yes, FL,

    We've aged with THE STONES and happily too.
    And many of their songs are dear to our hearts.
    As you are with your constant support.

    THANKS SO MUCH FL.
    BLESSINGS.

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  12. Anonymous18.9.23

    Yeh Yeah The Rolling Stones N Beatles R Ding Dong Horseheads for Me Eversince D Swinging Sixties right until now They R Still My Very Best,, l Grew Up With Them altho my family may not understand them l am d only one going out on a limb liking them without regrets Who cares to me l just feel happy that's all that matters listening to their music is so vibrantly good,, l probably will listen to them till my last sunset,,,,

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  13. Hello,
    Thanks so much for writing such a frank and delightfully positive note.
    Glad that you provide positive vibes on 60s music.
    Please feel free to visit anytime... and comment.

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    THANKS TO ALL THE ABOVE WHO
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