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Rolling Stones on video: Mick Jagger – ‘Come On In My Kitchen/Me And The Devil Blues’
From the Performancemovie, shot Sept. 1-Nov. 11 1968
Mick Jagger has always had a deep appreciation for the blues, and when he takes on Robert Johnson’s music (same as he did with the Stones), you can hear just how much it means to him. His takes of Come On in My Kitchen and Me and the Devil Blues in the Performance movie aren’t just covers—they’re tributes to one of the most legendary and mysterious figures in blues history.
With Come On in My Kitchen, Jagger strips things down, letting the raw emotion of the song shine through. His voice takes on a smoky, haunting quality, capturing the longing and desperation that define Johnson’s original. It’s a side of Jagger that isn’t always front and center in the high-energy world of the Rolling Stones, but it’s clear that the blues is where he feels most at home. Whether he’s playing it solo or jamming with other musicians, there’s an authenticity in his delivery that makes the song feel alive in a whole new way.
Then there’s Me and the Devil Blues, a song filled with eerie storytelling and dark imagery. Jagger leans into the supernatural themes, delivering the lyrics with a mix of grit and theatricality. He’s got that signature bluesy drawl going, channeling Johnson’s ghostly presence while making the song his own. The way he plays with phrasing and tone adds a modern edge while still respecting the song’s roots.
These prove that Mick Jagger isn’t just a rock star—he’s a bluesman at heart. His love for the genre runs deep, and when he steps into Robert Johnson’s world, he does it with the kind of passion and respect that only a true fan and student of the blues can bring. It’s a reminder that before the Stones were the world’s greatest rock and roll band, they were just a bunch of guys who wanted to play the blues.
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