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Hard Labor & Money Splashes: A Rolling Stones Podcast hardlabor
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The Rolling Stones created (and continue to set) the template for what a great rock-n-roll band should and can be (hence their standing title reign as "The Greatest Rock-N-Roll Band in the World!") Join us for an in-depth look into the group, from it's iconic members and their archetypal roles within the band (the master showman lead singer, the genre-defining outlaw guitar players, the unparalleled rhythm section) to their legendary music, myths, mayhem, and media mastery.
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Hard Labor and Money Splashes Episode 11: "All The Way Down" and "It Must Be Hell"
Welcome back to Hard Labor and Money Splashes!
We complete our season with a review of the last two songs on The Rolling Stones' 1983 album Undercover: "All The Way Down" and "It Must Be Hell".
"All The Way Down" was the B-side to the album's first single, "Undercover (Of The Night)" (covered way back in Episode 3!). It's a bit unusual, with something of a New Wave feel, and manages to cover deep themes of nostalgia and the passage of time within a variety of fun and melodic frameworks. There seems to have been mixed emotions (pun intended) on this one from the band themselves; Ronnie's quoted as saying "We didn't explore its full potential". What do you think? (And are they saying, "We went all the way down"? or "She went all the way down"? or "She ran all the way down"?).
The album ends with "It Must Be Hell", a play on the "Soul Survivor" riff combined with Mick taking shots at various social problems (and predicting the obesity epidemic!). We also talk about the album's 12" singles and cover art and wonder why classic rock fans tend to ignore this album (and every Stones album since).
Thanks for joining us this season! We hope you'll join us in 2022 for Season Two!
"We'll be back next season with a bang!"
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Hard Labor and Money Splashes Episode 10: No Filter 2021 (Live in Detroit, Pt. 2)
Welcome back to Hard Labor and Money Splashes! We conclude our coverage of the Stones' recent No Filter 2021 tour stop in our hometown of Detroit, MI. We dive deeper into the ins and outs of the setlist, the stage setup, Steve Jordan's drumming, the fantastic addition of Sasha Allen, and what might be next for the band in 2022! (and beyond...?)
Check out the setlist here: The Rolling Stones Concert Setlist at Ford Field, Detroit on November 15, 2021 | setlist.fm
Ronnie draws up the setlist before each show, and you can purchase lithographs of these setlists, along with some other really cool Ronnie artwork, here: Ronnie Wood | Art Store (digitalstores.co.uk)
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Hard Labor and Money Splashes Episode 9: No Filter 2021 (Live in Detroit, Pt. 1)
Welcome back to Hard Labor and Money Splashes! This week we dive into part one of our special No Filter 2021 tour bonus coverage, specifically the Stones' recent stop in our hometown of Detroit, MI. We discuss the opening tribute to Charlie, the stage layout, some setlist surprises ("19th Nervous Breakdown! "You Got Me Rocking"! "Ain't Too Proud to Beg"! "Connection"!), some surprising song omissions (only one song from the recently re-released "Tattoo You" on the setlist?), Steve Jordan's drumming compared to Charlie's, how their most recent hit, "Living in a Ghost Town", went over with the crowd, and more!
Check out the setlist here: The Rolling Stones Concert Setlist at Ford Field, Detroit on November 15, 2021 | setlist.fm
Ronnie draws up the setlist before each show, and you can purchase lithographs of these setlists, along with some other really cool Ronnie artwork, here: Ronnie Wood | Art Store (digitalstores.co.uk)
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoneySplashes
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Hard Labor and Money Splashes, Episode 8: "Pretty Beat Up" and "Too Tough"
Welcome back to Hard Labor and Money Splashes!
We return to our discussion of The Rolling Stones 1983 album Undercover with a look at the songs "Pretty Beat Up" and "Too Tough".
"Pretty Beat Up" is a Ronnie creation, a groove tune maybe best described by Jon as "The Stones playing the Black Lodge" (a reference for any "Twin Peaks" fans who may be listening). David Sanborn guests on sax, and Bill jumps over to electric piano (can you spot him in the mix?)
"Too Tough" takes the patented "Jumpin' Jack Flash" riff out for a new spin. Charlie and Bill are on full attack here, the solo almost skirts with a heavy metal sound, and is Mick referencing Bill a bit in the lyrics?
Give these songs a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Hard Labor and Money Splashes, Episode 7: "Charlie's good tonight, inn'ee?"
Welcome back to Hard Labor and Money Splashes! We're back from summer break, but with the sad news regarding Charlie Watts' passing. In this episode, we discuss Charlie's influence on rock drumming, his impeccable style, his unique role in the band and its sound, and his legend as the greatest rock-n-roll drummer of all time.
Go pick out your favorite Stones songs, and give Charlie's always terrific drumming some special focus! You can also check out his various jazz albums, and for extra credit, do yourself a favor and get yourself a copy of "Sympathy for the Drummer: Why Charlie Watts Matters" by Mike Edison, a terrific book about the great man himself!
Visit our YouTube channel: Hard Labor and Money Splashes - YouTube and check out our Charlie Watts playlist!
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Hard Labor and Money Splashes, Episode 6: "Feel On Baby" and "Too Much Blood"
Welcome back to Hard Labor and Money Splashes!
Our discussion of The Rolling Stones 1983 album Undercover continues as we discuss the last song on side one, "Feel on Baby" and the first song on side two, "Too Much Blood".
The Stones had successfully experimented with mixing reggae into their unique brand of rock before ("Luxury" on It's Only Rock-N-Roll, "Cherry Oh Baby" on Black and Blue, "Send It To Me" on Emotional Rescue), and this time they took their experimentation even further, bringing in Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare to join the band on this spooky dub track featuring Mick on some great Chicago blues harp.
Side two kicks off with the album's third single, "Too Much Blood", a tasty combination of horn-fueled dance riffs and Mick rapping (!) about Issei Sagawa (also known as "The Kobe Cannibal"), "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and the 1982 Richard Gere/Debra Winger film, "An Officer and a Gentleman"!
Give these songs a listen and let us know your thoughts!
Check out our YouTube channel: Hard Labor and Money Splashes - YouTube
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoneySplashes
Reach out to us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneysplashes/
Drop us an email at: hardlabormoneysplashes@gmail.com
Customer Reviews
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Please do more episodes! I loved this and learned a lot!
I was at the Detroit show!
Loved it!
I was curious about seeing them without Charlie. Steve Jordan did a great job. I opted for Detroit over Austin, which is only an hour away from me, because when the tour was first announced. Austin was going to be in the late Spring/early Summer. Besides my good friend lives in North Western, Ohio. We both love music and the Stones in particular. We went to the Desert Trip first weekend together. I’ve seen The Rolling Stones more times than I care to count. My first concert was The Rolling Stones, in Cleveland Muni Stadium in 1978.
I’ve seen them in ‘81, ‘90, 97, 98, 2002, 2005 (Austin…We even have a second or two on the DVD lol), 2012, 2015, 2016, 2019, and 2021.