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Rolling Stones on video: ‘Inside & Out’ TV report (NBC, US TV, Dec. 5 1981)
Hosted by Rona Barrett, the reports includes an interview with Mick backstage in Pontiac, plus songs: Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Satisfaction, Waiting On A Friendand You Can’t Always Get What You Want, all from the November 30 show in Pontiac.
The Rolling Stones’ 1981 U.S. tour is one of those legendary runs that fans still talk about today. After a few years of taking it easy, they hit the road with full force, bringing their A-game to a new decade. It was a time when the Stones were at the peak of their powers, and they knew how to work the crowd, as shown in this original Inside & Out TV report.
The tour kicked off in September 1981, with the band diving straight into a mix of classic hits and new material from their album Tattoo You, which had been released earlier that year. The shows were electric, packed with energy and raw power. Mick Jagger was in top form, strutting around the stage in his usual flamboyant fashion, while Keith Richards was as solid as ever, riffing away on his trusty guitar. The chemistry between the band members was undeniable, with Charlie Watts keeping the rhythm tight and Bill Wyman’s bass locking things down.
What made this tour stand out was how they took things up a notch in terms of production. Massive stages, giant video screens, and crazy light shows added to the spectacle, making every show feel like an event. Fans were treated to an unforgettable experience, with the band cranking out timeless classics like Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Brown Sugar, and Start Me Up, while also sneaking in some of the new hits like Hang Fire and Little T&A.
For the Stones, this tour marked a rebirth of sorts. It was their first major U.S. tour after the chaos of the late ’70s, and they were back, bigger and better than ever. The 1981 U.S. tour showed the world that the Rolling Stones were still the biggest rock band on the planet, and they were far from done.
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