We had the pleasure of watching Rolling Stones' film Havana Moon on the big screen last Friday, and what an amazing concert that was!
We really enjoyed the interview with 'The Boys' beforehand, with Charlie looking his usual laid back self, Ronnie being Mr Cool, Keith's ever smiley face and inimitable way of talking - and of course that normally shy and retiring Mr Jagger, who was encouraged to say a few words!
Havana Moon, directed by Paul Dugdale, was filmed on 25th March 2016 in Havana, Cuba - the recording of a free outdoor concert put on by the band at the Ciudad Deportiva de la Habana sports complex.
It was the first time ever in their fifty year career that the Stones had played at Cuba, and in fact this amazing concert marked the first time a rock band had performed in Cuba to such a large crowd - an estimated 500,000 concert-goers.
There were some fantastic shots throughout the film of this huge gathering of happy and joyful people - dancing, cheering, singing along and just having a great time. You just could not help being infected by their enthusiasm - which was what, for us, made this film so hugely enjoyable.
The performance from 'The Boys' was incredible- so much energy, we really don't know how they keep on doing what they're doing so well! And for so long...
Nobody can strut their stuff quite like Mick, and the music from Keith, Ronnie and Charlie was, we felt, nothing short of astounding.
Boy, do those fellas know how to sing, play, and entertain a crowd!
To say the crowd went wild was an understatement - they just loved them!
Sasha Allen, their backing singer, was also brilliant with a tremendous voice and stage presence.
We just have to listen to her and Mick singing 'Gimme Shelter' and it brings it all back! Just fabulous...
...Turned out it was catching, as we walked out of the Flavel at the film's end with such a feel-good factor, and full of fondness for a band we have loved since the early sixties, that we just had to rush home and play
"Gimme Shelter" as loud as common decency to our neighbours would allow
!
Here's a link to the film trailer to give you a taster:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE-FYOt0jmo
Once again - another great musical evening at the Flavel. Thank you so much to all involved - please keep it coming!
