@@stuarthossack5351 It's pretty well known that he doesn't sleep. He can go 3 days without sleeping & that's normal for him. He abused alcohol and heroin in the mid 80s but I don't think it lasted into the 90s.
I love Charlie Watts and Jazz. This great tune that they play could be straight out of a Charlie Parker album. Thank you, Mr. Watts, for keeping the great Charlie Parker’s legacy alive. Miss you both.🎶❤️🎶
Kevin Pippin How right you are. I didn't hear that delicious Amsterdam story until a few years ago. I heard it straight from Keith's lips during an interview and, oh how he enjoyed the hell out of relating it. King Jagger saved from landing unconscious in a canal thanks only due to Keith's cherishing of his own jacket that Mick had had the arrogance to put on without asking first. The interview can be found on TH-cam and it's a real pip. Charlie's telling of the same incident is naturally more low key, and yet between the two versions we can't help but get a fine insight into the three men as they really are and were during that period. Lesson learned, especially by Mick as Keith already respected and loved our hero: Do not fuck with Charlie Watts. I think I'll take another look at the interviews now, Keith's first for the sheer joy of his laughter and why that jacket saved Mick's life that stoned out night. Peace
I tried to relate that incident on a dfferent thread recently. You've put it much better ! I think they were collectively having ' mid life crises' at that time ! ps I gather that a really good punch is all about the timing and intent, not just a matter of brute strength haha !!
Oh. I've just remembered another related thing. When they were making Some Girls album Jagger got carried away & kicked Charlie's kit . Charlie gave him apiece of his mind & added ' & while we're at it stop laying into Ronnie all time ... ! it was something like that, I may have read it in one of Bill's books ?
I've sat through hours of legendary interviews with amasing talented people (that were often dead long before I existed). I think this one with Charlie may actually be my fave. This mans honestly and also his surprise and exception to audience laughs made him very lovable and iconic. So many talented and gifted drummers, I bet they all wish they were Charlie Watts.
The one Stone I always wanted to meet. Everyone who has says that he was just so down-to-earth and gracious. To me, he will always be a top-3 drummer. Exceptionally solid back beat, but never a show off.
The fact that most never notice his playing is because he plays the songs and never gets in the way, making him the best kind of drummer. Ringo is the same. Neil Peart, Keith Moon, Mitch Mitchell and others get attention as busy-players; super talented and fit their bands as well. But people overlook simple. Simple rocks.
Charlie's drumming is bang on the middle of the beat whatever he plays. Solid drums is what allows musicians to float around doing the fannying about stuff!
Stewart Nicol as BILLY CONNOLLY _____ Actually he isn't. He is _behind_ the beat. In the Stones he plays behind Keith and swings it around a bit. Keith is the driver, Charlie is the conductor.
Stewart Nicol as BILLY CONNOLLY He has an uncanny ability to find that perfect interval, to play consistently right on the late side of the backbeat to create a pan exhilarating tension. I’m talking a few milliseconds. Magnificent player! The Stones would be lost without him.
Just to put in a good word for Jonathan Ross. I must be difficult to get back one word answers to questions for a TV talk show, so on the whole I think he did a good job. Kept it light, got in a few laughs while staying respectful to Charlie.
Absolutely, Ross is genuinely interested and respectful to Charlie here, who was never a great interviewee (though seemed to relax a bit more in later years). I don't think he really liked talking about himself, hence why he perks up when it moves onto Charlie Parker.
With this performance his words and ROCK star status Charlie WATTS delivers great message for JAZZ . That's GREAT and so Honest and True for me . Thanks a lot to him .
Yeah, Charlie admitted on "60 Minutes" that he "dabbled" for a period in the 'eighties with heroin, amphetamines, and alcohol, simultaneously. He didn't say why or even how he got into it, but maybe he wondered what he'd been missing out on? Anyways, it's a good job that he cleaned up and landed on his feet--Music really can't do without him!
The funniest rock video I've ever seen is where they play' It's only rock and roll' in the tent full of bubbles!! Charlie is brilliant in it. If you've never watched it give it a go. Priceless.
Great interview of a charming and enigmatic superstar..... Similar in some respects to Ringo.....essential to the band's drive and power.....yet personally modest and self effacing..... Perfect as a foil to the outrageous Jagger and minimalist genius Richards Superb playout with Watts' be bop combo Wossy does a good job too.....showing big respect whilst being entertaining for the audience at large.....
Charlie was window shopping at Bergdorff Goodman 5th ave $ 57th st when I ran into him in Nov 1981.I saw the stones in concert in New Jersey during that period.
Would you like to come to my house for a poached egg on toast? I may even offer you a sausage sandwich. My name is Malcolm. I have got a turtle neck sweater and I'm told I smell quite terrible.
A famous composer said Music is the space between the notes Charly Watts cleverly paused the hihat for each snare drum beat. Not easy but very effective.
wasn't this around the period when richards and jagger fell out and they all sort of did their own thing for a while but you could almost tell from the off Charlie didn't want to be there but was more likely there to plug his new material.....nice!
In a way this great man reminds me of the race driver Kimi Räikkönen. Fierce and brilliant while at work and dry and witty as hell in public live. Very likable characters.
Charlie was Mr. Cool. Sat next to him in LA watching Mike Stern with the great Dennis Chambers on drums. Charlie was low key, polite, impeccably dressed. Was actually intimidated to approach Dennis but with some prodding did so. Very gracious, humble guy. The fine fellows playing here, other than Charlie, were a bit in a rush, weren't they?
How cool was he? Even just sitting there answering banal questions he was so polite and laid back. A true gent. A legend.
Agreed - JR is a tosser - still is
High as fuck
@@Fearzero That's how he acts dumbass
@@stuarthossack5351 No he wasn't
@@stuarthossack5351 It's pretty well known that he doesn't sleep. He can go 3 days without sleeping & that's normal for him.
He abused alcohol and heroin in the mid 80s but I don't think it lasted into the 90s.
Gentleman of Rock - RIP Charlie ❤
Es por, nicely said👍
“Why you all laughing?” Lol!! Charlie is as Charlie does. A no-bullshit character from the old school.
Charlie may be gone now, but his memory will live on forever
You are completely correct about Charlie
Charlie Watts, after all these years, never a sell-out.
I love Charlie Watts and Jazz. This great tune that they play could be straight out of a Charlie Parker album. Thank you, Mr. Watts, for keeping the great Charlie Parker’s legacy alive. Miss you both.🎶❤️🎶
Charlie, what a bloke, so down to earth very humble. God bless you man
Melv Ashman Mick knows personally not to piss Charlie off.
Kevin Pippin How right you are. I didn't hear that delicious Amsterdam story until a few years ago. I heard it straight from Keith's lips during an interview and, oh how he enjoyed the hell out of relating it. King Jagger saved from landing unconscious in a canal thanks only due to Keith's cherishing of his own jacket that Mick had had the arrogance to put on without asking first.
The interview can be found on TH-cam and it's a real pip. Charlie's telling of the same incident is naturally more low key, and yet between the two versions we can't help but get a fine insight into the three men as they really are and were during that period. Lesson learned, especially by Mick as Keith already respected and loved our hero: Do not fuck with Charlie Watts.
I think I'll take another look at the interviews now, Keith's first for the sheer joy of his laughter and why that jacket saved Mick's life that stoned out night. Peace
I tried to relate that incident on a dfferent thread recently. You've put it much better ! I think they were collectively having ' mid life crises' at that time !
ps I gather that a really good punch is all about the timing and intent, not just a matter of brute strength haha !!
Oh. I've just remembered another related thing. When they were making Some Girls album Jagger got carried away & kicked Charlie's kit . Charlie gave him apiece of his mind & added ' & while we're at it stop laying into Ronnie all time ... ! it was something like that, I may have read it in one of Bill's books ?
I think that he his naturally high on earth. Mick said that sometime Charlie could be really upset and angry but not so often.
The Wolling Stones. The Gweatest Wock 'n Woll Band In The World!
That comment made me waugh out woud and awesome name lol
peter dennis blandford townshend
My name is Elmer Fudd. I own a Mansion und a yacht.
Sounds like woss is taking the piss.
Wespect
The epitome of cool who managed to stay true to himself ….I loved him then and I bloody miss him now ❤
So miss Charlie! He was the quiet rolling stone.
Excellent drummer! Rip Charlie 🙏!
I have been fortunate to see the Stones 7-8 times and I LOVE that Charlie gets the largest cheer when the guys are introduced. lol
Charlie Watts a great drummer and a cool dude. I've always liked his air of seriousness and maturity.
met Charlie about 10 years ago and he was so nice and dressed just as classy - and he was coming off a transatlantic flight.
Rest in peace charlie you were a beautiful person, you may be gone but your not forgotten amen 💟🌈😘💟
So rare to hear charlie having a chat . A drumming legend
I've sat through hours of legendary interviews with amasing talented people (that were often dead long before I existed). I think this one with Charlie may actually be my fave. This mans honestly and also his surprise and exception to audience laughs made him very lovable and iconic. So many talented and gifted drummers, I bet they all wish they were Charlie Watts.
Will someone please tell Charlie how good he is!!!! He doesn't know it. Love ya Charlie!
Aw when he says ‘I’m sorry’ after woss says (maybe sarcastically) ‘you’ve been great fun on the show’ . Charlie you ARE a legend. x
Charlie was always my favorite Stone. Soft spoken, does his job and a Great Drummer.
Don Clark I feel the exact same as well with Timothy b schmit and Charlie Watts
And humble
But, let's face it, he looks here like a sex pervert just home from church.
Was?
He's really not a "great" drummer he's good that's the best you could say.
I am a jazz fiend so I definitely have an affinity with Charlie. I wish that I could have seen him play Jazz in a small club. Sublime. RIP, Charlie.
Proper English bloke. Dapper, reserved and no bs. Class.
RIP Legend!
‘I’m sorry’ what a man. Just because he doesn’t play up to cameras. True gent
The one Stone I always wanted to meet. Everyone who has says that he was just so down-to-earth and gracious. To me, he will always be a top-3 drummer. Exceptionally solid back beat, but never a show off.
Charlie was and still is simply the best.
Great to see this! His wonderful attire and manner! He collects antique firearms. A most humble man. Here's to you, Charlie!
Charlie seems a genuinely nice and unaffected guy.
Genuinely nice guy? He comes across as a bit of a prick.
Thought that Charlie was much more complex that people think.
Probably one of the silliest Englishmen with conversely one of the most straightforward gents ever the great Charlie Watts
Lots of drummers can rock few can roll.
This is the first time ive heard his voice. Looking forward to hearing more of his music.
The fact that most never notice his playing is because he plays the songs and never gets in the way, making him the best kind of drummer. Ringo is the same. Neil Peart, Keith Moon, Mitch Mitchell and others get attention as busy-players; super talented and fit their bands as well. But people overlook simple. Simple rocks.
no big fancy drum kit,just the basics. If you're good enough thats all you need
One of Rock'n roll's gentlemen.
stunning suit
as always. the man is impeccable
Excellent and of course entertaining interview with my favorite drummer who just happens to be the drummer in my favorite band!
Charlie's drumming is bang on the middle of the beat whatever he plays. Solid drums is what allows musicians to float around doing the fannying about stuff!
Stewart Nicol as BILLY CONNOLLY _____ Actually he isn't. He is _behind_ the beat. In the Stones he plays behind Keith and swings it around a bit. Keith is the driver, Charlie is the conductor.
@@burlatsdemontaigne6147 this is true.
Stewart Nicol as BILLY CONNOLLY He has an uncanny ability to find that perfect interval, to play consistently right on the late side of the backbeat to create a pan exhilarating tension. I’m talking a few milliseconds. Magnificent player! The Stones would be lost without him.
what a nice guy, so humble in his position ! respex
If I'm not mistaken, i think Charlie Watts was on the front cover of GQ magazine because of the suits he wears. Classy dresser.
Charlie and Keith are the heart of the Stones. His drumming is outstanding along with Keith's guitar licks. Steve McQueen cool.
When you ask him "yes or no" questions, Jonathan, you're going to get short answers.
Not knowing anything about the guy your interviewing.
Hear hear. 👍
So humble......self deprecating......Now that's a cool guy....Charlie RIP
Man of few words ....love Charlie
Charlie Watts: Great drummer...cool and modest guy...impeccable dresser...
Just to put in a good word for Jonathan Ross. I must be difficult to get back one word answers to questions for a TV talk show, so on the whole I think he did a good job. Kept it light, got in a few laughs while staying respectful to Charlie.
Absolutely, Ross is genuinely interested and respectful to Charlie here, who was never a great interviewee (though seemed to relax a bit more in later years). I don't think he really liked talking about himself, hence why he perks up when it moves onto Charlie Parker.
Thank you for posting this!!
Normal guy love him .no vanity and very very honest .
he's always had good time as a drummer solid and stedfast
A lovely man , kept solid time so the band could feel secure in doing their thing , greatly and sadly missed .
Charlie Watts, Ringo Starr, Graham Edge 3 of the greatest rock and roll drummers ever and all 3 of them are still with us!!! how fortunate we are!
He is still the best-loved stone of all and the greatest rock in the stones personna!
Charlie is always so dapper.
Thank you for posting this :)
With this performance his words and ROCK star status Charlie WATTS delivers great message for JAZZ . That's GREAT and
so Honest and True for me . Thanks a lot to him .
"I'm am actually not as straight as people think". This is as it should be. What a nice man.
Yeah, Charlie admitted on "60 Minutes" that he "dabbled" for a period in the 'eighties with heroin, amphetamines, and alcohol, simultaneously. He didn't say why or even how he got into it, but maybe he wondered what he'd been missing out on? Anyways, it's a good job that he cleaned up and landed on his feet--Music really can't do without him!
He said more recently that drugs destroyed him and he very nearly lost everything down to his addiction
Heroin always marks you, you can tell.
It was the 80's man.
The GLUE of the band.....
So true.
The funniest rock video I've ever seen is where they play' It's only rock and roll' in the tent full of bubbles!! Charlie is brilliant in it. If you've never watched it give it a go. Priceless.
Yo frankygib how the managed to sing it's only rocking roll but I like it ,it should have been called there's load of big bubbles 😂😂😂👅
He looks like an East End gangster
lewis morriso
There were once a rumor thet he should join the Sopranos ---
A class act!
The crazy thing about this is that he agreed to a one to one interview:))
Although it's rare, he has agreed to them multiple times.
Nobody watched them or listened to them when he was alive for whatever reason
charlie......you are more then good you are a blooday living legend!!!!...love you guy x
Charlie Watts, man of few words, but much playing. : )
QUELLE CLASSE ! QUELLE ÉLÉGANCE VESTIMENTAIRE ET DU COEUR !!
what a gent
Jazz gives a drummer subtlety and technique,improves his touch..
Great guy.
I love that guy
this is why Charlie plays drums in the background. poor guy always looks uncomfortable as hell in front of the camera except when he's playing.
Almost 30 years ago and this guy looks like 80 already. Amazing they seem to be immortal
Agree, he was 49- 50 here, and looks more than 80, 1991!
The Greatest Drummer Ever 😢💔
Awesome and what a drummer x
outstanding!! Charlie is So versatile.,..
Charlie Watts is for real. A true music lover and musician.
Nice to hear a world famous musician who is not pretentious, or a diva or an egomaniac. Ringo's like that as well, but Liverpudlian.
yay for Charlie !! good stuff
Yes! I love Charlie Watts.
Charlie is the first Rolling Stone I would like to meet. All of them are really great fellows, but Charlie just seems most humble and interesting,.
A man comfortable in his own skin...nice!
Great interview of a charming and enigmatic superstar.....
Similar in some respects to Ringo.....essential to the band's drive and power.....yet personally modest and self effacing.....
Perfect as a foil to the outrageous Jagger and minimalist genius Richards
Superb playout with Watts' be bop combo
Wossy does a good job too.....showing big respect whilst being entertaining for the audience at large.....
I love Charlie Watts!
great quintet,true professionals.
damn, he wrote a book on Charlie Parker in 1959/1960 & published in 64', amazing !
top man! he's so approachable!
Mister Watts, Saville Row taylors, great. Wonderful blues and jazz drummer.
Charlie was window shopping at Bergdorff Goodman 5th ave $ 57th st when I ran into him in Nov 1981.I saw the stones in concert in New Jersey during that period.
The very great Charlie Watts, The Rock behind the Wolling Stones
Legend
Would you like to come to my house for a poached egg on toast? I may even offer you a sausage sandwich. My name is Malcolm. I have got a turtle neck sweater and I'm told I smell quite terrible.
Now that’s a suit. Wow 🤩
CW would 100% agree with what you write. As he has said many times 'he plays the drums for Keith and Mick'. CW is as loyal as can be to the band.
As A sessions Drummer I can relate to Charlie watts and respect for the privacy he likes.
Rocks Off, Charlie!
A famous composer said Music is the space between the notes Charly Watts cleverly paused the hihat for each snare drum beat. Not easy but very effective.
charlie is just too awesome. i can't even-
Did you manage?
wasn't this around the period when richards and jagger fell out and they all sort of did their own thing for a while but you could almost tell from the off Charlie didn't want to be there but was more likely there to plug his new material.....nice!
you are your music, potetical, subtle, endearing, lasting, powerful 🌟🌟🌟thank you 💚🌟💚🌟💚🌟💚🌟
Keep rolling and rocking :):))))
Isn't it cute how him say..."wowing stones"...and "wock and woll"-precious.
"Why are ya laughing at me?" haha he's so cute :) And the best drummer ever.
In a way this great man reminds me of the race driver Kimi Räikkönen. Fierce and brilliant while at work and dry and witty as hell in public live. Very likable characters.
At the end he laughs and says "I'm sorry" .. almost too self-effacing for a chat show but in a big brash band
Charlie was Mr. Cool. Sat next to him in LA watching Mike Stern with the great Dennis Chambers on drums. Charlie was low key, polite, impeccably dressed. Was actually intimidated to approach Dennis but with some prodding did so. Very gracious, humble guy. The fine fellows playing here, other than Charlie, were a bit in a rush, weren't they?