It only happens once in a blue moon, but one of those really neat experiences took place last night as I was watching SNL with Mick Jagger as guest.
I'm not a regular watcher of the program, but I catch it when there is an extra-interesting host or musical act. Jagger fills BOTH those requirements. His skit acting is a cut above that of most celebs they have on there (even some of the actors). Finally, the music started. They kicked off the first song with an a cappella gospel group singing a melody I did not recognize, but who's words were readily apparent.
The guitar I was noodling on, (I often noodle as I watch TV) helped me find their key (E), and when the scene changed to rock band and the count, I was right with them for "The Last Time".
I was 12 years old when I first worked that one up with my friends in 8th grade. As beginners, we could all play the notes, but few could play the lick in the fluid motion of the record. In his book, Richards said John Lennon delivered a barbed comment on his guitar solo. "Workman-like but not particularly memorable".
OK, true.
For me on this night, my 59 year old self was able to cross time and space to give my 12 year old self a knowing smile as I jammed with Mick and the TV band playing the main lick with the fluid motion "This Could Be the Last Time" deserves.
I'm not a regular watcher of the program, but I catch it when there is an extra-interesting host or musical act. Jagger fills BOTH those requirements. His skit acting is a cut above that of most celebs they have on there (even some of the actors). Finally, the music started. They kicked off the first song with an a cappella gospel group singing a melody I did not recognize, but who's words were readily apparent.
The guitar I was noodling on, (I often noodle as I watch TV) helped me find their key (E), and when the scene changed to rock band and the count, I was right with them for "The Last Time".
I was 12 years old when I first worked that one up with my friends in 8th grade. As beginners, we could all play the notes, but few could play the lick in the fluid motion of the record. In his book, Richards said John Lennon delivered a barbed comment on his guitar solo. "Workman-like but not particularly memorable".
OK, true.
For me on this night, my 59 year old self was able to cross time and space to give my 12 year old self a knowing smile as I jammed with Mick and the TV band playing the main lick with the fluid motion "This Could Be the Last Time" deserves.
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