Hard Labor & Money Splashes: A Rolling Stones Podcast
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe Rolling Stones created (and continue to set) the template for what a great rock-n-roll band should and can be (hence their standing title reign as "The Greatest Rock-N-Roll Band in the World!") Join us for an in-depth look into the group, from it's iconic members and their archetypal roles within the band (the master showman lead singer, the genre-defining outlaw guitar players, the unparalleled rhythm section) to their legendary music, myths, mayhem, and media mastery.
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Hard Labor and Money Splashes Episode 11: "All The Way Down" and "It Must Be Hell"
December 29, 2021 00:41 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBWelcome 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. Th...
Hard Labor and Money Splashes Episode 10: No Filter 2021 (Live in Detroit, Pt. 2)
December 17, 2021 02:58 - 18 minutes - 8.32 MBWelcome 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...
Hard Labor and Money Splashes Episode 9: No Filter 2021 (Live in Detroit, Pt. 1)
November 27, 2021 22:18 - 21 minutes - 10 MBWelcome 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 d...
Hard Labor and Money Splashes, Episode 8: "Pretty Beat Up" and "Too Tough"
October 23, 2021 00:44 - 12 minutes - 5.9 MBWelcome 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 "J...
Hard Labor and Money Splashes, Episode 7: "Charlie's good tonight, inn'ee?"
September 18, 2021 17:18 - 16 minutes - 7.73 MBWelcome back to Hard Labor and Money Splashes! We're back from summer break, but with the sad news regarding Charlie Watts' passing. In this episode, we discuss Charlie's influence on rock drumming, his impeccable style, his unique role in the band and its sound, and his legend as the greatest rock-n-roll drummer of all time. 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 cr...
Hard Labor and Money Splashes, Episode 6: "Feel On Baby" and "Too Much Blood"
July 16, 2021 02:48 - 17 minutes - 8.24 MBWelcome back to Hard Labor and Money Splashes! 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, brin...
Hard Labor and Money Splashes, Episode 5: "Tie You Up (The Pain Of Love)" & "Wanna Hold You"
June 17, 2021 18:07 - 9 minutes - 4.28 MBWelcome 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...
Hard Labor and Money Splashes, Episode 4: "She Was Hot"
May 29, 2021 01:08 - 9 minutes - 4.17 MBWelcome 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 vario...
Hard Labor and Money Splashes, Episode 3: "Undercover (Of The Night)"
May 14, 2021 20:25 - 18 minutes - 8.3 MBWelcome 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 c...
Hard Labor and Money Splashes, Episode 2: Undercover (The Stones in 1982/1983, recording the Undercover album)
April 19, 2021 15:43 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBWelcome 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, ...
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!)
March 22, 2021 21:40 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MBWhat 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 mus...