i wonder if the ya-ya's reissue has anything to do with the delay of the criterion blu release of gimme shelter (which was supposed to drop months ago). i was hoping for more stuff on that title, like whatever was left, and hopefully more full tunes (and an acoustic set that is in tune   )...

i am setting my sights low on this one, so as not to be disappointed - i will be happy if we get a FULL version of sympathy with this release (too bad it didnt make the ludwig/sacd release, though); anything else will be gravy: more tina and ike, the aforementioned acoustic set - in tune, bb's material...

what was the song that they tied with i'm free..? i am drawing a blank now, but i remember mick t playing a pretty sweet solo in the middle of it - maybe that will see the light of day on this release, too...

not holding my breath, though.

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as for the rock band video game thing... i will have to respectfully disagree with my longtime pal, sia. have you ever played a rhythm game..? they can be pretty fun. but that isnt the point. i believe that those rhythm game platforms will be a HUGE music distribution channel; and the stones aint gonna turn their nose at that. in fact, i would think that they stand a chance to make more $$ and appeal to more new fans via these platforms than they do selling cds at brick and mortar stores (itunes will continue to be the #1 distribution channel). and if the stones get their own game, like the beatles, it has the potential to be realy good, with lots of archival stuff. let's just hope that harmonix (rock band) gets the nod over activision (guitar hero), as the former will take the time and release something worth owning, the latter will just release a greatest hits package as a money grab, imo...

Having to watch Jagger prance around in a cowboy hat and Taylor play rhythm during Keith’s Bye, Bye Johnny solo is incredibly frustrating!