Get Yer Ya Ya's Out! - THE ROLLING STONES*****

Jumpin' Jack Flash/Carol/Stray Cat Blues/Love In Vain/Midnight Rambler/Sympathy For The Devil/Live With Me/ Little Queenie/Honky Tonk Women

The Rolling Stones second official live release Get Yer Ya Ya's Out is considered to be much superior to their first effort. Gone are the screaming girls and in comes some virtuoso guitar playing and vibrant vocals. Recorded at Madison Square Garden in November 1969. (US:6 UK:1)

"Ya-Ya's showcases how they've evolved as a band since 1966's Got Live If You Want It. Gone are the sloppy playing that was heightened by the screaming teenagers. Here, the band showcases themselves as accomplished and focused musicians. Part of this transformation was the new kid on the block back then, Mick Taylor. While not as versatile as Brian Jones, Mick Taylor played the best lead guitar ever for the greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world. Taylor works hard but never overplays; his riffs are brilliant."

"With Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out, the Rolling Stones give us a great pre-Sticky Fingers era set list showcasing guitar and percussion superior to some studio recordings. The live version of Stray Cat Blues, one of the great songs off Beggars Banquet, rivals the original. The solo is performed perfectly. The studio albums have a hard time capturing the true energy that the band had when performing live."

"This is one of my favourite live LPs from a time when The Rolling Stones were not interested in recreating their records note-for-note on stage. What you get is some of the most amazing readings of Stones songs ever captured on vinyl. Midnight Rambler, and Sympathy For The Devil showcase the guitar interplay between Keith Richards and Mick Taylor."

"Get Yer Ya Ya's Out is the greatest live album ever recorded, and in addition is one of the greatest twin guitar albums ever recorded. The astounding guitar interplay between Keith Richards and Mick Taylor totally elevates every song on this album far over the recorded earlier studio versions. This is a perfect capture of The Stones at the peak of their powers."

"The greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world sprang into action from the huge MSG stage with a three-minute shot of Jumpin' Jack Flash. The vibe is hot from the off, as Mick and Keef push the performance, while no-frills drummer Charlie Watts and stone-faced bassist Bill Wyman keep the ever-steady backbeat."