The Rolling Stones, live

Well, I reviewed a movie this week, so I should say something about the Rolling Stones concert that I went to last night. My brother  had an extra ticket for the "tongue pit" as they call it at Stones' concerts, and we got there early enough to be in the very front, "on the rail" as they say. It's the best seat in the house, and even though I'm not particularly a Stones "fan" I have no problem admitting the truth -- that they put on a great show, and Mick Jagger, one year shy of 70, performed, danced, and moved like he was still 18. And I'm not exaggerating. The energy he displayed while fronting this legendary band was nothing short of amazing. Since I'm not a die hard fan, I didn't know all of the songs they played, but they played enough of their classic hits to make me feel at home. Get Off My Cloud, Satisfaction, Brown Sugar, Jumping Jack Flash, Sympathy for the Devil, and Midnight Rambler were among them. So the show was flawless, and the guest appearance by John Fogerty and Bonnie Raitt, though not particularly my cup  of tea, was a pleasant surprise. But it was Jagger, of course, who made the show great. And my being in the front row made it even better.