When I saw RS.Com I thought maybe the Stones official site had some news.....Silly me.

Why is Jagger fucking around with the Bible?
seriously - I agree with Keith.
If the songs were not complete, then leave them as unfinished gems.
When I read that Jagger re-wrote "fresh" lyrics and vocals, I could only think of Streets of Love....
What is the point?
That period was epic in the Stones history - it was the end of the 60s, the beginning of a new era, a transition, Jagger had broken up with Marianne, married Bianca etc....
The music reflects all that they were going through, not what high-heel-wearing, hollywood hobnobbing Jagger thinks is "fresh" in 2010.

I have always made the point that one reason Exile wasn't a bigger commercial hit is the lyrics are almost impossible for the average listener to hear clearly. Mick's voice is loud enough buy hard to hear what he is singing. Average fans like to hear the words and som of the best ever Stones lyrics are hidden here. Hopefully some clarity there would be a huge upgrade.

gimmekeef wrote on Feb 25^th, 2010 at 4:11pm:


But he's adding "fresh lyrics" adding new vocals!
Its not like he's clarifying the sonic quality of the tracks or remastering or whatever it is they do. He's putting his 66-year old-2010 pudgy fingers all over his 27-year old-1972 immaculate prime.
Jagger's voice is different than it was in 71 and his writing more powerful and yes, often indeciperable and enigmatic, but as my aussie friend points out, that's why Exile was a masterpiece.
Some Guy, my bubble just burst too.

They need to tour behind this rerelease.

FINALLY.

This is encouraging news.

STONES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
       

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/exile-on-main-street-gets-10-new-...


Exile on Main Street gets 10 new tracks

    * From correspondents in Los Angeles
    * From: Reuters
    * February 26, 2010 3:18PM

THE Rolling Stones, who have long resisted releasing archival material, will include 10 previously unheard songs in an upcoming reissue of Exile on Main Street.

The original 1972 release, a sprawling two-disc set regarded by many observers as one of their greatest works, features such notable tracks as Tumbling Dice and Happy.

It was recorded in the grim basement of a French villa once used by the Gestapo.

Guitarist Keith Richards was consumed at the time by a heroin addiction and singer Mick Jagger was distracted by his new wife, Bianca.

The reissue, due out in the United States on May 18 and a day earlier internationally through Vivendi's Universal Music Group, will be supplemented by new tracks with such titles as Plundered My Soul, Dancing in the Light, Following the River and Pass The Wine.

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While the Stones have been widely bootlegged, the four disclosed titles appeared to be unknown to collectors.

Alternate versions of the album tracks Soul Survivor and Loving Cup will also be included.

A publicist said she did not have information on the other titles.

Jagger told Rolling Stone magazine that he and Richards overdubbed percussion and guitar, respectively, on some of the bonus tracks.

They oversaw the project with producer Don Was, who has worked with the band for 15 years.

The singer also wrote fresh lyrics for Following the River.

Jagger has been reluctant to open the band's vaults because he views the veteran British band that dates back to 1962 as a contemporary rather than a nostalgia act.

Peers such as Bob Dylan and David Bowie, as well as thriving younger acts like U2, have been less resistant to the idea of dusting off outtakes and other rarities.

The reissue will also be complemented by a made-for-TV documentary, Stones in Exile, which features rare archival film footage and photos as well as fresh interviews.

The album will be available in three configurations: the original 18-track release; an edition with the bonus tracks; and a package that also includes a vinyl version, a different 30-minute documentary DVD and a book.

10 new unheard songs....nice

everybody say ow

So 2 doco's will be around! Friggin cool. And even cooler that we get it before America.

Ian Billen wrote on Feb 25^th, 2010 at 11:27pm:



Been discussed at some length in another thread on this topic, Ian


The only songs I've read about so far whose titles had previously been even known were 'Sophia Loren' and 'Dancing In The Light'. 'Sophia Loren' has never been circulated, and the only version of 'Dancing In The Light' that circulated was an instrumental . This version has a Jagger vocal. Maybe 'Pass The Wine' and 'Sophia Loren' are the same song. Mick was asked about the latter in an Italian Rolling Stone interview a few weeks ago and hinted that 'Sophia Loren' may not end up being the title the song gets released under.

Not sure how crazy I am about 2009 vocals being added to 1971 recordings because Mick (like anyone else) doesn't sound like he did 38 years ago, but the impression I've got for a while is that any embellishments are quite minor.

"Oh, and one more interesting little titbit - when preparing this release last year, the Stones had looked into the possibility of a live event to tie in with it. Universal suggested they perform the album as an 18-song concert, but Mick eventually rejected the idea as impractical. (which Charlie think it's a shame)"

Which means IF we get another Tour, look for the glitz and glamour, ie $$$$.
Don't ya have enough money Jagger?
Will the words BAND LEGACY ever EVER mean a damn thing to you????    

LJ.