Songs For Saturday: The Rolling Stones

 

This week's Songs For Saturday puts the spotlight on the Rolling Stones in tribute to drummer Charlie Watts who passed away this week at the age of 80. 

While Mick Jagger twisted and convorted behind the microphone and Keith Richards solid guitar work pulled a lot of focus, it was Charlie Watts keeping perfect time behind his drum kit that could really keep the band humming.

Kicking off today's playlist is "Hang Fire", a fast tempo tune that shows off Charlie's flawless chops with the drums. 

The cool thing about Charlie Watts was his serene expression and his almost languid body language even as his hands whipped the drumsticks in a blur of motion.

Next up is the a classic Stones tune, "Jumpin' Jack Flash".

Charlie Watts is a freakin' machine on the next track on today's Rolling Stones playlist. A quasi-rap from Mick Jagger pulses at break neck speed as Charlie stays on beat flawlessly for "Shattered". 

Finishing off today's play list is a classic from the 1960s with Keith Richards on lead vocals, a quick paced number that Charlie follows with perfect time, "Happy".  

And that is that for today's Song For Saturday.

God bless you, Charlie Watts, the backbone of the Rolling Stones. May you rest in peace. 

Until next time, remember to be good to one another and to always keep the music alive.