Hard Labor & Money Splashes: A Rolling Stones Podcast
By hardlabor
Hard Labor & Money Splashes: A Rolling Stones PodcastMay 14, 2021
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)
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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?"
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!
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Hard Labor and Money Splashes, Episode 6: "Feel On Baby" and "Too Much Blood"
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!
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Hard Labor and Money Splashes, Episode 5: "Tie You Up (The Pain Of Love)" & "Wanna Hold You"
Welcome back to Hard Labor and Money Splashes! Our examination of The Rolling Stones 1983 album Undercover continues with our review of the album's next two songs, "Tie You Up (The Pain of Love)", and "Wanna Hold You".
A modern take on a Lowell Fulson-style blues, (and one of Jon's all-time favorite Stones songs) "Tie You Up" takes us on a journey into BDSM territory, with Mick as our guide and narrator, while "Wanna Hold You" (a Beatles-inspired tune that wouldn't have been out of place on "Talk is Cheap") features Keith showing off his maturing songwriting and singing chops.
Give these songs a listen and let us know your thoughts! Also, listen closely to the lyrics, as one of these songs contains a phrase that may just have provided this podcast with its title!
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Hard Labor and Money Splashes, Episode 4: "She Was Hot"
Welcome back to Hard Labor and Money Splashes! We continue our song-by-song review of The Rolling Stones' 1983 album, Undercover with a look at the album's second single, "She Was Hot".
Released in January of 1984, the song is a Chuck Berry-style rocker that takes the listener on a wild musical journey across the United States, detailing romantic encounters from New York to Detroit to the Bayou along the way. The accompanying video features the late Anita Morris sending the band into various states of lust and was deemed too suggestive for MTV (the band resubmitted a (slightly) toned down version for eventual broadcast). Somewhat forgotten after its initial release, the Stones revived the song for their live shows in the early 2000's and gave it a featured spot in Shine a Light, Martin Scorsese's 2008 documentary about the band.
We also discuss some of the history behind the song's creation, and review the single's B side, "Think I'm Going Mad".
Give these songs a listen, and let us know your thoughts!
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Hard Labor and Money Splashes, Episode 3: "Undercover (Of The Night)"
Welcome back to Hard Labor and Money Splashes! In this episode, we begin our song-by-song review of The Rolling Stones 1983 album, Undercover, starting with the lead single and title track, "Undercover (of the Night). Released in the fall of 1983, the song is both a political protest anthem disguised as a rocker AND a Top Ten hit with a great dance groove. The song's accompanying video (shot by Julien Temple) was banned by many media outlets upon initial release, ostensibly for its violent content, but perhaps more for its unflinching depictions of political unrest in Central and South America? (And the United States' role in that unrest?)
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Hard Labor and Money Splashes, Episode 2: Undercover (The Stones in 1982/1983, recording the Undercover album)
Welcome back! In this episode of Hard Labor and Money Splashes, we'll talk about the genesis of The Rolling Stones' 1983 release Undercover. An album that will end up going gold just days after its release, the record is met with a firestorm of controversy due to what's seen by many as violent and sadistic content. There are lyrics (and related videos) covering everything from political unrest and assassination to sadomasochism and cannibalism, and musical dips into dance, reggae, New Wave, groove, and of course, rock-n-roll. We'll also take a look at the Stones' status in the music world and popular culture (and a glimpse into the overall state of the world and the music industry itself) in 1982/1983.
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Hard Labor and Money Splashes, Episode 1: Why The Rolling Stones are the GREATEST ROCK N ROLL BAND IN THE WORLD (AND OF ALL TIME!)
What makes The Rolling Stones "The World's Greatest Rock-N-Roll Band"? (aka "Why are we doing this podcast?")
In this episode, we talk about some of the various reasons why The Stones are the greatest rock-n-roll band of all time, and touch on some of the topics we'll go into on this show. We talk about the iconic members and their archetypal roles within the band (the master showman lead singer, the genre-defining outlaw guitar players, the unparalleled rhythm section), their legendary music, and how they created (and continue to set) the template for what a great rock-n-roll band should and can be.
"Everybody seems to be ready...are you ready?"
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