In fact, it’s widely believed that one reason this film didn’t see the light of day for 28 years is that the Stones were so spectacularly upstaged on their own show.
You can, of course, argue that it isn’t, but if you do you are simply wrong. The second performance of the show is inarguably the best. By all accounts, the Tull weren’t too keen on how it sounded, so mimed to the recorded version while nutty Ian sang live. Despite not actually being a southpaw, old Tony played left-handed, with thimbles on the ends of two fingers of his right hand after losing the ends of them in an industrial accident. The reason for this, supposedly, is that the band weren’t happy with the playing of short-term stand-in guitarist (and Black Sabbath LEGEND) Tony Iommi. Then he and someone I swear is Jeanette Krankie introduce the first act, Jethro Tull.ĭisappointingly, Tull mime Song for Jeffery, although old Ian Anderson sings live while doing his usual unhinged tramp/flamingo impersonation. The film starts with the Stones and friends (including members of The Who, Lennon, Clapton and Marianne Faithfull) parading into the circus tent with jugglers and acrobats and all that kind of shower, with Jagger giving the speech partly quoted above in his trademark mockney manner (Noel Fielding does a nice little piss-take of it in the last ever episode of The Mighty Boosh). While the Stones’ portion of the show is ok, it’s the first half that contains the most entertaining performances, some brilliant, some bonkers. The second half of the film would have the Stones knocking out some of their popular hits, with the first half featuring some of their contemparies and some acrobats and fire eaters to make sure the Circus criteria of the title was filled. The brainchild of old Mick, Rock and Roll Circus was basically conceived as a concert video, complete with audience in weird ponchos and floppy hats, with a circus theme to make it a bit different. A whole host of distinguished guests pop in to say hello. Y’see, it’s not just a film about or featuring the Rolling Stones.
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Filmed over two days in 1968 and originally intended as a TV special, it’s a great piece of memorabilia from the height of the British rock ’60s rock scene. One particular gem, which remained largely unseen for almost 30 years, is The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus. Mick has had a go at the old acting on numerous occasions, and of course old Keef played a character much like himself but with a hat on in a couple of the Pirates of the Caribbean films, not to mention a wealth of documentaries and concert films centred on the band. One band that seem to have had several hundred miles of celluloid expended on them are the Rolling Stones. From documentaries to half-arsed drug induced ‘experimental’ efforts, there’s a whole lot of rock ‘n’ roll on film. The Beatles had several goes of course, and we talked about young Elvis’ cinematic exploits a few weeks ago. The world of rock ‘n’ roll and cinema have bumped hips on many occasions, with mixed results. “You’ve heard of Oxford Circus, you’ve heard of Piccadilly Circus, well this is the Rolling Stones Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus, and we’ve got sights and sounds and marvels to delight your eyes and ears!” – Old Mick Jagger
The Porpoise Is Waiting, Goodbye GoodbyeĮrror: Please make sure the Twitter account is public.Įnter your email address to follow this blog and get told about new posts by the old email."We are excited to perform it for our fans on 'The Voice' and on the road this summer. "It was great getting to work with Christina on it," says Levine. Maybe that's due to Aguilera's influence.Īlthough she has a very brief appearance on the track, the blonde's unmistakable voice finally shows up just after the two-minute mark - and instantly makes her presence known as she takes over lead vocals on the final verse. The song, which debuted earlier in the day on Carson Daly's radio show, is very dance-orientated – hence, the title "Moves Like Jagger" – which is a departure for the pop-rock quintet.
They not only had the crowd on their feet, but even fellow "Voice" coaches Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton were grooving from their seats. On Tuesday night's episode of the NBC show, the two superstar singers performed their new single, "Moves Like Jagger," a collaboration between Aguilera and Levine's band, Maroon 5. Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine may pick on each other on "The Voice," but when they put their own voices together, they can make beautiful music.