Post by j365 on Feb 10, 2020 15:24:36 GMT
“It's interesting how a LOT of people talk about this, how Keith always says the same shtick, at every show, and it's the same jokes everywhere he goes. I think -- and this is just my opinion, mind you-- but I sincerely and seriously believe, that Keith Richards is actually playing a very long game, and a very smart one, with this stuff.
"Good to be here, good to be anywhere,"
"Gold Rings on You"
"I've got a show to do."
The thing is, these three catch phrases of Keith's, are classic bon mots, like Oscar Wilde (English icon), Will Rogers (American icon), heck, even Mark Twain. The funny one liner that is forever associated with a particular person.
Keith repeats them so much that they become like a calling card, it becomes an integral part of witnessing Keith Richards' set in a Stones show -- you get to see him deliver those lines, as corny as they may be. In other words, he's building a legacy with them, and when the day eventually comes when Keith is no longer saying these things from the stage, people will still remember those catch phrases of his, and associate them with Keith Richards, for a long, long, long, long time afterward. And I mean like, those three quotes could possibly even last hundreds of years of time, from now, like the most famous and quippy Oscar Wilde and Mark Twain quotes. I think Keith's idea was to come up with three or four really great quips, and use them as part of the shtick.
"I've got a show to do" is my current favorite Keith bit, because there's always this awkward moment where he's standing there during the introductions and people in the crowd are cheering for him, and they sorta don't stop, it just keeps on going. Like, Keith could easily stand there for another ten minutes, and the roar would probably not subside too much. But, on with the show, we can't stand here all night. Maybe I'm just a sentimental old coot, but I think "I've got a show to do," also sort of touches poignantly on the fact that Keith can't possibly communicate with everyone, in his audience, the way he would like to. It's just impossible.
And also at every show, listen whenever Mick introduces Keith -- nowadays, Charlie always does the little shambolic shuffling jazz drum solo, while Keith comes forward and takes his bow and puts on the next guitar. It's a regular bit, and part of the show. People shouldn't worry so much if it is fossilized or set in concrete. It's all part of the delightful character he created. But I can guarantee you, that if they aren't there already, those three quotes from Keith Richards above, will someday be mentioned in all the "Famous Quotations" type websites, and remain there into the far future.”
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"Good to be here, good to be anywhere,"
"Gold Rings on You"
"I've got a show to do."
The thing is, these three catch phrases of Keith's, are classic bon mots, like Oscar Wilde (English icon), Will Rogers (American icon), heck, even Mark Twain. The funny one liner that is forever associated with a particular person.
Keith repeats them so much that they become like a calling card, it becomes an integral part of witnessing Keith Richards' set in a Stones show -- you get to see him deliver those lines, as corny as they may be. In other words, he's building a legacy with them, and when the day eventually comes when Keith is no longer saying these things from the stage, people will still remember those catch phrases of his, and associate them with Keith Richards, for a long, long, long, long time afterward. And I mean like, those three quotes could possibly even last hundreds of years of time, from now, like the most famous and quippy Oscar Wilde and Mark Twain quotes. I think Keith's idea was to come up with three or four really great quips, and use them as part of the shtick.
"I've got a show to do" is my current favorite Keith bit, because there's always this awkward moment where he's standing there during the introductions and people in the crowd are cheering for him, and they sorta don't stop, it just keeps on going. Like, Keith could easily stand there for another ten minutes, and the roar would probably not subside too much. But, on with the show, we can't stand here all night. Maybe I'm just a sentimental old coot, but I think "I've got a show to do," also sort of touches poignantly on the fact that Keith can't possibly communicate with everyone, in his audience, the way he would like to. It's just impossible.
And also at every show, listen whenever Mick introduces Keith -- nowadays, Charlie always does the little shambolic shuffling jazz drum solo, while Keith comes forward and takes his bow and puts on the next guitar. It's a regular bit, and part of the show. People shouldn't worry so much if it is fossilized or set in concrete. It's all part of the delightful character he created. But I can guarantee you, that if they aren't there already, those three quotes from Keith Richards above, will someday be mentioned in all the "Famous Quotations" type websites, and remain there into the far future.”
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