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Rolling Stones on video: Sept. 18, 1997: The Double Door, Chicago, IL, USA
Bridges to Babylon 2nd pre-tour club concert, with the Stones billed as “Little Blue Crunchy Things” Little Queenie/19th Nervous Breakdown/You Got Me Rocking/Crazy Mama/ The Last Time/Anybody Seen My Baby?/Out Of Control/Let It Bleed/Shame Shame Shame/Honky Tonk Women/Start Me Up/Jumping Jack Flash/Brown Sugar
Read more about the Rolling Stones live at the Double Door, Chicago 1997 (from Rolling Stone magazine)
More about The Rolling Stones live at The Double Door, Chicago 1997
*By Marcelo Sonaglioni The Rolling Stones’ performance at Double Door in Chicago in 1997 was an intimate, one-of-a-kind event that offered fans a rare glimpse of the band in a smaller, more personal setting. Known for their massive stadium shows, the Stones took a step back to a more intimate venue, allowing for a unique energy and connection with the audience. The concert, part of their Bridges to Babylon tour, saw the band playing to a select group of fans in a venue that typically held only a few hundred people, making the event feel like an exclusive, high-energy jam session.
At Double Door, the Rolling Stones showcased their musical prowess in a way that was different from their usual grand-scale performances. With fewer distractions, they could focus more on their raw, live sound. The setlist was a mix of their classic hits alongside some tracks from Bridges to Babylon, allowing the audience to experience the full range of the band’s evolution over the decades.
What made this performance especially memorable was the atmosphere. The smaller venue created an electric intimacy, where fans could feel every note up close, and the band’s connection with the crowd was palpable. The Rolling Stones, known for their dynamic stage presence, were able to experiment with different arrangements and more spontaneous interactions with the audience, making the 1997 Double Door performance a standout moment in their storied career. The show remains a cherished memory for those lucky enough to witness it.
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