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Sitting on A Fence
Dec 1^st, 2013 at 3:23am

I wonder why many songs like Sitting On A Fence wasn't never played live. Neither in the last short tour.
What's wrong with it? Nice lyrics and sound. Mick in shape.
I really can't understand. Will they never open theirs vaults?

Anyway what are the song you would liked listen on a live show of the Stones? Lady Jane was played in 02 Arena.. something that Mick had forgotten in all this time..

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Edith Grove Rocks Off Regular Offline Disco STILL sucks! Posts: 12,336 New Orleans Gender:	Re: Sitting on A Fence Reply #1 - Dec 1^st, 2013 at 7:33am I wonder if the Stones could play this with the proper intensity to make it sound good live:
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Re: Sitting on A Fence
Reply #2 - Dec 1^st, 2013 at 9:05am

LanternHigh wrote on Dec 1^st, 2013 at 3:23am:

I wonder why many songs like Sitting On A Fence wasn't never played live. Neither in the last short tour.
What's wrong with it? Nice lyrics and sound. Mick in shape.
I really can't understand. Will they never open theirs vaults?

Anyway what are the song you would liked listen on a live show of the Stones? Lady Jane was played in 02 Arena.. something that Mick had forgotten in all this time..

Mick's probably forgotten 'Sittin' on a Fence'. Chuck Leavell did say one time that when he suggests songs to Mick to sing, he basically isnt interested in playing anything from the Brian Jones era that isnt on greatest hits albums like 40 Licks.

'Lady Jane' in fairness is a much better known song. It still took them 45 years to play it again!

The one I'd love to hear from that era is "You Cant Catch Me". I think that of all the Chuck Berry songs theyve released, its the only one that theyve never played live. Its also IMO their best Chuck cover.

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Some Guy Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 16,085 Atlanta Gender:	Re: Sitting on A Fence Reply #4 - Dec 1^st, 2013 at 10:18am Edith Grove wrote on Dec 1^st, 2013 at 7:33am: I wonder if the Stones could play this with the proper intensity to make it sound good live: greeting status elevated.
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Gazza Unholy Trinity Admin Offline Rat Bastid "We piss anywhere, man.." Posts: 13,231 Belfast, UK Gender:	Re: Sitting on A Fence Reply #5 - Dec 1^st, 2013 at 7:07pm gimmekeef wrote on Dec 1^st, 2013 at 9:45am: Harped on this for years...BUT.again...would love to hear Look What You've Done.... Another one very high on my fantasy list
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Re: Sitting on A Fence
Reply #6 - Dec 2^nd, 2013 at 3:55am

Mick's probably forgotten 'Sittin' on a Fence'. Chuck Leavell did say one time that when he suggests songs to Mick to sing, he basically isnt interested in playing anything from the Brian Jones era that isnt on greatest hits albums like 40 Licks.

Yes, agree! It is Chuck Leavell that suggest to Mick which songs he might sing.. it is the memory of the Stones was said.. he got all in his mind. And by now Mick and Keith too they hate all the Brian's era. But is a pity. Also Ruby Tuesday came from the same era.. I too was pleased to listen that song you named. It's an unterrated song.
'Lady Jane' in fairness is a much better known song. It still took them 45 years to play it again!

The one I'd love to hear from that era is "You Cant Catch Me". I think that of all the Chuck Berry songs theyve released, its the only one that theyve never played live. Its also IMO their best Chuck cover. [/quote]

I'd wrote in the middle of the Gazza's Quote.. !!!! I need another expresso!!
Gazza wrote on Dec 1^st, 2013 at 7:07pm:

[quote author=282622222A242A2A294F0 link=1385889816/3#3 date=1385912705]Harped on this for years...BUT.again...would love to hear Look What You've Done....

Another song I would like to hear.. they got a plenty of tracks never used yet

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Re: Sitting on A Fence
Reply #9 - Dec 3^rd, 2013 at 4:59pm

sirmoonie wrote on Dec 2^nd, 2013 at 9:43pm:

andrews27 wrote on Dec 2^nd, 2013 at 8:40pm:

I would love to know who played lead acoustic guitar on Sittin' On a Fence," a boyhood fave of mine. Brian, or a studio ringer?

I'm curious why it wouldn't be Jones. Did they have studio ringers on other songs?

Earlier in their career - John McLaughlin and Jimmy Page, as noted on the Metamorphosis cover.

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Re: Sitting on A Fence
Reply #10 - Dec 4^th, 2013 at 3:52am

andrews27 wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2013 at 4:59pm:

sirmoonie wrote on Dec 2^nd, 2013 at 9:43pm:

andrews27 wrote on Dec 2^nd, 2013 at 8:40pm:

I would love to know who played lead acoustic guitar on Sittin' On a Fence," a boyhood fave of mine. Brian, or a studio ringer?

I'm curious why it wouldn't be Jones. Did they have studio ringers on other songs?

Earlier in their career - John McLaughlin and Jimmy Page, as noted on the Metamorphosis cover.

Metamorphosis was completely exceptional -- demo recordings to present for consideration of other artists. Sittin' on a Fence wasn't on it. The lead sure sounds like Keith to me. He was the group's lead guitarist at the time.

http://www.timeisonourside.com/SOSittinOn.html

Probable line-up:

Cymbals: Charlie Watts
Bass: Bill Wyman
Acoustic guitars: Keith Richards & Brian Jones
Lead vocals: Mick Jagger
Harmony vocal: Keith Richards
Harpsichord: Jack Nitzsche
Tambourine: Charlie Watts

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Re: Sitting on A Fence
Reply #12 - Dec 5^th, 2013 at 8:56am

Zack wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 3:52am:

andrews27 wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2013 at 4:59pm:

sirmoonie wrote on Dec 2^nd, 2013 at 9:43pm:

andrews27 wrote on Dec 2^nd, 2013 at 8:40pm:

I would love to know who played lead acoustic guitar on Sittin' On a Fence," a boyhood fave of mine. Brian, or a studio ringer?

I'm curious why it wouldn't be Jones. Did they have studio ringers on other songs?

Earlier in their career - John McLaughlin and Jimmy Page, as noted on the Metamorphosis cover.

Metamorphosis was completely exceptional -- demo recordings to present for consideration of other artists. Sittin' on a Fence wasn't on it. The lead sure sounds like Keith to me. He was the group's lead guitarist at the time.

http://www.timeisonourside.com/SOSittinOn.html

Probable line-up:

Cymbals: Charlie Watts
Bass: Bill Wyman
Acoustic guitars: Keith Richards & Brian Jones
Lead vocals: Mick Jagger
Harmony vocal: Keith Richards
Harpsichord: Jack Nitzsche
Tambourine: Charlie Watts

I'm sorry - but it doesn't sound like Keith to me, nor Keith's style then or now. Only Brian was that accomplished on acoustic, but the style is unfamiliar, so I wonder if it's him. Not all of Metamorphosis is for the demo market.

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Re: Sitting on A Fence
Reply #13 - Dec 5^th, 2013 at 9:22am

andrews27 wrote on Dec 5^th, 2013 at 8:56am:

Zack wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 3:52am:

andrews27 wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2013 at 4:59pm:

sirmoonie wrote on Dec 2^nd, 2013 at 9:43pm:

andrews27 wrote on Dec 2^nd, 2013 at 8:40pm:

I would love to know who played lead acoustic guitar on Sittin' On a Fence," a boyhood fave of mine. Brian, or a studio ringer?

I'm curious why it wouldn't be Jones. Did they have studio ringers on other songs?

Earlier in their career - John McLaughlin and Jimmy Page, as noted on the Metamorphosis cover.

Metamorphosis was completely exceptional -- demo recordings to present for consideration of other artists. Sittin' on a Fence wasn't on it. The lead sure sounds like Keith to me. He was the group's lead guitarist at the time.

http://www.timeisonourside.com/SOSittinOn.html

Probable line-up:

Cymbals: Charlie Watts
Bass: Bill Wyman
Acoustic guitars: Keith Richards & Brian Jones
Lead vocals: Mick Jagger
Harmony vocal: Keith Richards
Harpsichord: Jack Nitzsche
Tambourine: Charlie Watts

I'm sorry - but it doesn't sound like Keith to me, nor Keith's style then or now. Only Brian was that accomplished on acoustic, but the style is unfamiliar, so I wonder if it's him. Not all of Metamorphosis is for the demo market.

Yes, but Sittin' on a Fence wasn't ON Metamorphosis, so how is that relevant? Besides, you say "only Brian was that accomplished on acoustic" based on what evidence? Give me another example of Brian of acoustic lead.

Listen to Hear It, which sounds similar. That is certainly Keith.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCfzaL7VRZQ

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Re: Sitting on A Fence
Reply #14 - Dec 5^th, 2013 at 6:03pm

Zack wrote on Dec 5^th, 2013 at 9:22am:

andrews27 wrote on Dec 5^th, 2013 at 8:56am:

Zack wrote on Dec 4^th, 2013 at 3:52am:

andrews27 wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2013 at 4:59pm:

sirmoonie wrote on Dec 2^nd, 2013 at 9:43pm:

andrews27 wrote on Dec 2^nd, 2013 at 8:40pm:

I would love to know who played lead acoustic guitar on Sittin' On a Fence," a boyhood fave of mine. Brian, or a studio ringer?

I'm curious why it wouldn't be Jones. Did they have studio ringers on other songs?

Earlier in their career - John McLaughlin and Jimmy Page, as noted on the Metamorphosis cover.

Metamorphosis was completely exceptional -- demo recordings to present for consideration of other artists. Sittin' on a Fence wasn't on it. The lead sure sounds like Keith to me. He was the group's lead guitarist at the time.

http://www.timeisonourside.com/SOSittinOn.html

Probable line-up:

Cymbals: Charlie Watts
Bass: Bill Wyman
Acoustic guitars: Keith Richards & Brian Jones
Lead vocals: Mick Jagger
Harmony vocal: Keith Richards
Harpsichord: Jack Nitzsche
Tambourine: Charlie Watts

I'm sorry - but it doesn't sound like Keith to me, nor Keith's style then or now. Only Brian was that accomplished on acoustic, but the style is unfamiliar, so I wonder if it's him. Not all of Metamorphosis is for the demo market.

Yes, but Sittin' on a Fence wasn't ON Metamorphosis, so how is that relevant? Besides, you say "only Brian was that accomplished on acoustic" based on what evidence? Give me another example of Brian of acoustic lead.

Listen to Hear It, which sounds similar. That is certainly Keith.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCfzaL7VRZQ

No way is that playing as good as "Sittin' On a Fence." As far as my comment re: Metamorphosis - read the whole thread.

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Re: Sitting on A Fence
Reply #15 - Dec 5^th, 2013 at 7:13pm

Some people don't know that the Stones could do everything (disco, psychedelia, pop, folk, rock, reggae), just like the Kinks or the Beatles, and get away with it.

Some people don't know who the Beatles were. I swear. And they don't care; or maybe they don't seem to care. I only know that while I was a youngster I didn't want people to talk to me. I was an EMO loser.

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