Along with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones are considered to be one of the greatest rock bands of all time. What I don't quite understand is why some people expect everyone to like either one or the other. I mean let's get real here...they are nothing like one another. The Beatles focused more on song writing, skillful and very precise vocals and playing, along with harmony and more mellow songs, while the 'Stones were a rougher, bluesier, and rockin' group using aspects of southern blues and R&B especially in their first studio album, "The Rolling Stones (England's Newest Hit Makers)." Being the music lover that I am, I really like both groups and enjoy listening to each groups music. Something about Mick Jagger's voice just screams (sometimes literally) Rock & Roll especially with Keith Richards wailing on the electric guitar in the background like no one had seen out of a band from England.
On the first album released by the Rolling Stones, there was only one original song, "Tell Me." And to be honest, I think it sucks...the notes don't sound in tune and I just don't like Mick Jagger's voice in this particular song. Fortunately, the rest of the album contains great covers of famous R&B and rock songs, including the heavy use of the harmonica along with the guitar, in songs like Buddy Holly's "Not Fade Away," and Bobby Troup's "Route 66."
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Until someone can come up for an argument for why I can't enjoy both, I will, and hope other people do as well.
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