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The Rolling Stones – Welcome To Shepherd’s Bush – Double 180 Gram Vinyl Records
Recorded at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, June 8, 1999.
The Rolling Stones – Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush is an electrifying archival release that captures one of the band’s most legendary and intimate performances, held on June 8, 1999, at London’s 1,800-capacity Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Released in December 2024, this long-awaited live album shines a spotlight on the Stones in peak late-‘90s form—raw, spontaneous, and ferociously tight. In stark contrast to the massive stadium shows that defined much of their late career, this club gig allowed the band to dig deep into their back catalogue, showcasing lesser-played gems and putting on a setlist that longtime fans had only dreamed of hearing live.
Rather than sticking to the greatest hits, the Stones pulled out tracks that hadn’t seen the stage in decades. Highlights include “Melody,” performed live for the first time since 1977, and “Moon Is Up,” which received its only known live airing. The set also included high-energy renditions of “Saint of Me,” “Shattered,” “When the Whip Comes Down,” and a blistering “Midnight Rambler.” The atmosphere was electric and deeply personal, with the Stones appearing energized by the setting. Mick Jagger’s charisma was more playful and up-close, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood traded gritty licks with visible glee, and the late Charlie Watts anchored it all with steady brilliance. A surprise guest appearance by Sheryl Crow on “Honky Tonk Women” brought an extra jolt of star power and vocal interplay that delighted the crowd.
The audio presentation of Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush is exceptional, which uses a mix of wide-stage shots and dynamic close-ups to recreate the experience of being right there in the venue. The mix highlights the small-venue intimacy—Watts’ drums feel warm and immediate, and the interplay between guitars is crisp and visceral. For fans used to the larger-than-life spectacle of Stones concerts, this recording offers a rare glimpse of the band stripped of pyrotechnics and giant stages, relying purely on their musicianship, chemistry, and sheer rock-and-roll swagger.
Critics have widely praised the release, calling it one of the finest entries in the Stones’ archival series. Reviewers highlighted its authenticity, rich setlist, and how the band’s passion shines throughout. For fans and collectors, it’s a treasure—both a nostalgia trip and a testament to the Stones’ enduring vitality. Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush reminds us that even after decades of superstardom, the Rolling Stones could still bring it back to the clubs, sweat it out with the fans, and deliver a performance full of grit, soul, and unmistakable rock fire.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic sealed
Track Listing
Shattered
It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll (But I Like It)
Respectable
All Down The Line
Some Girls
Melody
I Got The Blues
Brand New Car
Moon Is Up
Saint Of Me
Honky Tonk Women Guest Sheryl Crow
Band Introductions
You Got The Silver
Before They Make Me Run
Route 66
You Got Me Rocking
Tumbling Dice
Brown Sugar
Jumpin’ Jack Flash
