THE ROLLING STONES – Live At The Wiltern (2024)
THE ROLLING STONES embarked on the Licks World Tour in 2002 & 2003 to celebrate their 40th anniversary, featuring the band performing in arenas and stadiums, in addition to the occasional theater.
In November 2002, the Stones arrived in Los Angeles to perform at a packed Wiltern Theatre, treating fans to a set heavy on rarities which feel right at home in such an intimate setting.
While some of the hits are performed, this night at the Wiltern is for the rarely played classics, including “Stray Cat Blues”, “No Expectations” and a cover of “Everybody Needs Somebody To Love” featuring a guest spot by the legendary Solomon Burke, who opened the show that night. Now “Live At The Wiltern” is being released.
One of the greatest box-office successes of 2002/2003, 117 shows grossing over $300 million, The Rolling Stones’ “Licks World Tour”—in support of their 40 Licks compilation—celebrated the band’s 40th Anniversary in splendid fashion, highlighted by this intimate Nov. 22 Los Angeles show at The Wiltern.
With its 2,000+ seat capacity, it would prove to be a welcome respite from the global stadiums and arenas. Fans knew they were in for something special when gems like “Stray Cat Blues,” “No Expectations” and “Everybody Needs Somebody To Love” (complete with the co-author of this 1964 Soul Classic, Soloman Burke) rocked the house.
Over 80 songs were performed on this tour from all eras of the band’s glorious one-of-a-kind history. Mick Jagger played guitar, harmonica and keyboards at various stops. Keith Richards, stellar on guitar and vocals, provided musical highlights throughout the night.
On stage right, Ron Wood’s complimentary guitar work weaves seamlessly with Richards’ playing. Drummer Charlie Watts [1941-2021], as always, was the heart’n’soul backbeat that drove the band forward.
A-List musicians bassist Darryl Jones, keyboardist Chuck Leavell, saxophonist Bobby Keys and backing vocalists Lisa Fischer, Bernard Fowler and Blondie Chaplin added immeasurable flourishes.
With Tom Petty, Neil Young, Sheryl Crow, Johnny Depp, Stephen Stills and Eddie Murphy in the audience, The Rolling Stones proceeded to raise the roof to put on arguably one of their best shows ever.
We have many Rolling Stones live albums, but here’s songs rarely played live, bringing back some of the band’s best inside tracks.
Highly Recommended
CD1
1. Jumpin’ Jack Flash
2. Live With Me
3. Neighbours
4. Hand of Fate
5. No Expectations
6. Beast of Burden
7. Stray Cat Blues
8. Dance, Part 1
9. Everybody Needs Somebody To Love (with Solomon Burke)
10. That’s How Strong My Love Is
11. Going To A Go-Go
12. Band Introductions
CD2
1. Thru And Thru
2. You Don’t Have To Mean It
3. Can’t You Hear Me Knocking
4. Rock Me Baby
5. Bitch
6. Honky Tonk Women
7. Start Me Up
8. Brown Sugar
9. Tumbling Dice
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