During their headlining performance at the New Orleans Jazz Fest on Thursday night, the Rolling Stones invited Irma Thomas on stage to perform “Time is on My Side” together.
Originally written by Jerry Ragavoy in 1963 and first recorded by trombonist Kai Winding, “Time is on My Side” was later covered by Irma Thomas and then The Rolling Stones in 1964. It became a hit for both parties, and one of the first at that time. for the Rolling Stones, who were just beginning to gain a large following. Their performance at Jazz Fest last night was the first time they performed the song since 1998.
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During Thursday night's show, Mick Jagger told the crowd: “In 1964, a long time ago, we heard this great song on the radio by this incredible singer. We recorded it and it became our first hit in the United States.” Jagger then introduced Thomas: “The lady who did the song first, she's the Queen of New Orleans Soul! I would like to come on stage now to sing the song with us, here it is Miss Irma Thomas!
The Rolling Stones and Irma Thomas gave a faithful rendition of the song, which came in as number six in their headline performance. Watch a clip of the performance below.
Meanwhile, during the performance, Mick Jagger took a dig at Louisiana's newly elected Republican governor, Jeff Landry. “We're a welcoming audience, aren't we?” Jagger asked. “I hope Mr. Landry is enjoying the show. It's really inclusive, you know? He is trying to take us back to the Stone Age.” Landry responded in Twitter, writing “You can't always get what you want. The only person who could remember the Stone Age is Mick Jagger. I love you friend, you will always be welcome in Louisiana!
The Rolling Stones are now in the middle of their 2024 stadium tour, and the New Orleans Jazz Fest will be their only festival appearance in 2024. They kicked off the tour on Sunday, April 28 with a show in Houston; Still to come on their “Stones Tour '24 Hackney Diamonds” are shows in Las Vegas, Seattle, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Chicago and more. Get tickets for all the dates of their upcoming tours here.
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