Mick Jagger
Summary
Conan O’Brien interviews Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger in London to discuss their new album, Foreign Tongues. They cover Jagger’s disciplined health regimen, his refusal to lean on nostalgia, and the chaotic early days of rock history. The pair also share stories about the hostile 1960s media, Jagger’s decision never to meet Elvis Presley, and his enduring stage stamina.
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Introduction: Conan in London with Mick Jagger
The Foreign Tongues press launch and band dynamics
Hosting the Oscars and backstage chaos
Early days: Police, media hostility, and TV appearances
Nostalgia, musical references, and Paul McCartney
Miller Lite sponsorship and football talk
Discussing the attitude and lyrics of Foreign Tongues
Musical influences: Country, R&B, and Elvis Presley
Studio process and the 'Brown Sugar' demo
Vocal techniques, falsetto, and aging in rock
Stamina, fitness, and the death of Elvis
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Harmonica playing and live performance challenges
Rivalries with David Bowie and John Lennon
Singing at Oxford and living in the moment
Closing remarks, rockabilly, and final sponsors
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