About two-thirds of the way through “Shine a Light,” a documentary about a 2006 Rolling Stones two-night concert, director Martin Scorcese includes a clip from a 1972 Dick Cavett/Mick Jagger interview. In it, Cavett asks a very young Jagger if he could picture himself at 60 doing the same thing and Jagger responds, “Yeah, easily.” The Rolling Stones, although noticeably aging, are as energetic as ever and the 18 cameras Scorcese uses captures more than you could possibly see if you had attended the concert in person. Jagger struts, prances, wiggles his hips, and revels in the music as guitarists Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood and drummer Charlie Watts interact in the background. And the tight editing conveys a sense of vitality, power, and showmanship that marks truly exceptional entertainment.
The program consists of some Stones classics, like “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Start Me Up” and “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” and other songs: “Shattered,” “Some Girls,” “Tumbling Dice” and “As Tears Go By,” a 1964 Marianne Faithfull hit. Three special guests who sing with Jagger include Jack White (“Loving Cup”), Christina Aguilera (“Live With Me”), and blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy (“Champagne and Reefer”). Bill Clinton is on hand to introduce the Stones as performers for his 60th birthday celebration.
Scorcese doesn’t provide a lot of ‘how they got started’ information; he obviously wants you to enjoy the show. And enjoy it you will. (4/5/08)
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