If there is such a thing as the ultimate live album, Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out (1970) comes close. Everything that makes a rock concert so exciting is captured on it, and more than any other record, it is responsible for The Rolling Stones' nickname: 'the greatest rock and roll band in the world'. The recordings were made during two evenings in Madison Square Garden in New York in 1969. The band mainly
… draws on the material from their (at that time) most recent albums Beggars Banquet and Let It Bleed, but also goes back to some oldies from the time they hit the bars of London, where Chuck Berry is honored with no less than two covers. With the somewhat charismal but brilliant guitarist Mick Taylor as a replacement for Brian Jones, this is perhaps the most solid line-up of the group ever. The concert kicks off with a hard rocking version of Jumping Jack Flash and culminates with a churning version of Midnight Rambler. Off-set guitars (Stray Cat Blues) and Charlie Watts turning the beat (the beginning of Little Queenie) only add to the loose feel. Even the audience reactions can be heard literally ('Paint It Black, you devils!'). Many live albums would follow but this remains the ultimate concert recording of the Stones. (MS) Many live albums would follow but this remains the ultimate concert recording of the Stones. (MS) Many live albums would follow but this remains the ultimate concert recording of the Stones. (MS)more
