How cool was he? Even just sitting there answering banal questions he was so polite and laid back. A true gent. A legend.

@robinjones6999

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed - JR is a tosser - still is

@Fearzero

2 жыл бұрын

High as fuck

@kathypop4

Жыл бұрын

@@Fearzero That's how he acts dumbass

@kathypop4

Жыл бұрын

@@stuarthossack5351 No he wasn't

@kathypop4

Жыл бұрын

@@stuarthossack5351 It's pretty well known that he doesn't sleep. He can go 3 days without sleeping & that's normal for him. He abused alcohol and heroin in the mid 80s but I don't think it lasted into the 90s.

Gentleman of Rock - RIP Charlie ❤

@imsocuteimsorich4952

2 жыл бұрын

Es por, nicely said👍

Charlie Watts, after all these years, never a sell-out.

Charlie may be gone now, but his memory will live on forever

@jamesbradshaw3389

2 жыл бұрын

You are completely correct about Charlie

“Why you all laughing?” Lol!! Charlie is as Charlie does. A no-bullshit character from the old school.

So miss Charlie! He was the quiet rolling stone. Excellent drummer! Rip Charlie 🙏!

Charlie, what a bloke, so down to earth very humble. God bless you man

@pip12111

6 жыл бұрын

Melv Ashman Mick knows personally not to piss Charlie off.

@susieguglielmino4625

6 жыл бұрын

Kevin Pippin How right you are. I didn't hear that delicious Amsterdam story until a few years ago. I heard it straight from Keith's lips during an interview and, oh how he enjoyed the hell out of relating it. King Jagger saved from landing unconscious in a canal thanks only due to Keith's cherishing of his own jacket that Mick had had the arrogance to put on without asking first. The interview can be found on KZread and it's a real pip. Charlie's telling of the same incident is naturally more low key, and yet between the two versions we can't help but get a fine insight into the three men as they really are and were during that period. Lesson learned, especially by Mick as Keith already respected and loved our hero: Do not fuck with Charlie Watts. I think I'll take another look at the interviews now, Keith's first for the sheer joy of his laughter and why that jacket saved Mick's life that stoned out night. Peace

@petermills542

5 жыл бұрын

I tried to relate that incident on a dfferent thread recently. You've put it much better ! I think they were collectively having ' mid life crises' at that time ! ps I gather that a really good punch is all about the timing and intent, not just a matter of brute strength haha !!

@petermills542

5 жыл бұрын

Oh. I've just remembered another related thing. When they were making Some Girls album Jagger got carried away & kicked Charlie's kit . Charlie gave him apiece of his mind & added ' & while we're at it stop laying into Ronnie all time ... ! it was something like that, I may have read it in one of Bill's books ?

@Methilde

Жыл бұрын

I think that he his naturally high on earth. Mick said that sometime Charlie could be really upset and angry but not so often.

The epitome of cool who managed to stay true to himself ….I loved him then and I bloody miss him now ❤

I have been fortunate to see the Stones 7-8 times and I LOVE that Charlie gets the largest cheer when the guys are introduced. lol

Charlie Watts a great drummer and a cool dude. I've always liked his air of seriousness and maturity.

Proper English bloke. Dapper, reserved and no bs. Class.

Will someone please tell Charlie how good he is!!!! He doesn't know it. Love ya Charlie!

Rest in peace charlie you were a beautiful person, you may be gone but your not forgotten amen 💟🌈😘💟

I've sat through hours of legendary interviews with amasing talented people (that were often dead long before I existed). I think this one with Charlie may actually be my fave. This mans honestly and also his surprise and exception to audience laughs made him very lovable and iconic. So many talented and gifted drummers, I bet they all wish they were Charlie Watts.

The Wolling Stones. The Gweatest Wock 'n Woll Band In The World!

@peterdennisblandfordtownsh7687

8 жыл бұрын

That comment made me waugh out woud and awesome name lol

@grahammcnamee1951

7 жыл бұрын

peter dennis blandford townshend

@mikeroby1313

7 жыл бұрын

My name is Elmer Fudd. I own a Mansion und a yacht.

@maximedwards9249

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like woss is taking the piss.

@robinburn4974

2 жыл бұрын

Wespect

So rare to hear charlie having a chat . A drumming legend

I love Charlie Watts and Jazz. This great tune that they play could be straight out of a Charlie Parker album. Thank you, Mr. Watts, for keeping the great Charlie Parker’s legacy alive. Miss you both.🎶❤️🎶

‘I’m sorry’ what a man. Just because he doesn’t play up to cameras. True gent

met Charlie about 10 years ago and he was so nice and dressed just as classy - and he was coming off a transatlantic flight.

Charlie was always my favorite Stone. Soft spoken, does his job and a Great Drummer.

@ritapitasunshine

6 жыл бұрын

Don Clark I feel the exact same as well with Timothy b schmit and Charlie Watts

@gardensofthegods

4 жыл бұрын

And humble

@slide4180

4 жыл бұрын

But, let's face it, he looks here like a sex pervert just home from church.

@slowshop

4 жыл бұрын

Was?

@dodibenabba1378

3 жыл бұрын

He's really not a "great" drummer he's good that's the best you could say.

Lots of drummers can rock few can roll.

RIP Legend!

Aw when he says ‘I’m sorry’ after woss says (maybe sarcastically) ‘you’ve been great fun on the show’ . Charlie you ARE a legend. x

Probably one of the silliest Englishmen with conversely one of the most straightforward gents ever the great Charlie Watts

Charlie was and still is simply the best.

Charlie seems a genuinely nice and unaffected guy.

@monkeytennis8861

2 жыл бұрын

Genuinely nice guy? He comes across as a bit of a prick.

@Methilde

Жыл бұрын

Thought that Charlie was much more complex that people think.

The one Stone I always wanted to meet. Everyone who has says that he was just so down-to-earth and gracious. To me, he will always be a top-3 drummer. Exceptionally solid back beat, but never a show off.

Great to see this! His wonderful attire and manner! He collects antique firearms. A most humble man. Here's to you, Charlie!

I am a jazz fiend so I definitely have an affinity with Charlie. I wish that I could have seen him play Jazz in a small club. Sublime. RIP, Charlie.

The fact that most never notice his playing is because he plays the songs and never gets in the way, making him the best kind of drummer. Ringo is the same. Neil Peart, Keith Moon, Mitch Mitchell and others get attention as busy-players; super talented and fit their bands as well. But people overlook simple. Simple rocks.

@stevetugwell9599

3 жыл бұрын

no big fancy drum kit,just the basics. If you're good enough thats all you need

This is the first time ive heard his voice. Looking forward to hearing more of his music.

Charlie and Keith are the heart of the Stones. His drumming is outstanding along with Keith's guitar licks. Steve McQueen cool.

Excellent and of course entertaining interview with my favorite drummer who just happens to be the drummer in my favorite band!

what a nice guy, so humble in his position ! respex

Charlie's drumming is bang on the middle of the beat whatever he plays. Solid drums is what allows musicians to float around doing the fannying about stuff!

@burlatsdemontaigne6147

6 жыл бұрын

Stewart Nicol as BILLY CONNOLLY _____ Actually he isn't. He is _behind_ the beat. In the Stones he plays behind Keith and swings it around a bit. Keith is the driver, Charlie is the conductor.

@chopperking007

5 жыл бұрын

@@burlatsdemontaigne6147 this is true.

@artysanmobile

4 жыл бұрын

Stewart Nicol as BILLY CONNOLLY He has an uncanny ability to find that perfect interval, to play consistently right on the late side of the backbeat to create a pan exhilarating tension. I’m talking a few milliseconds. Magnificent player! The Stones would be lost without him.

One of Rock'n roll's gentlemen.

If I'm not mistaken, i think Charlie Watts was on the front cover of GQ magazine because of the suits he wears. Classy dresser.

When you ask him "yes or no" questions, Jonathan, you're going to get short answers.

@williamblair9597

2 жыл бұрын

Not knowing anything about the guy your interviewing.

@toreckman8899

2 жыл бұрын

Hear hear. 👍

Normal guy love him .no vanity and very very honest .

So humble......self deprecating......Now that's a cool guy....Charlie RIP

stunning suit

@IndependentGeorge76

8 жыл бұрын

as always. the man is impeccable

Charlie Watts: Great drummer...cool and modest guy...impeccable dresser...

Just to put in a good word for Jonathan Ross. I must be difficult to get back one word answers to questions for a TV talk show, so on the whole I think he did a good job. Kept it light, got in a few laughs while staying respectful to Charlie.

@tomlebomb

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, Ross is genuinely interested and respectful to Charlie here, who was never a great interviewee (though seemed to relax a bit more in later years). I don't think he really liked talking about himself, hence why he perks up when it moves onto Charlie Parker.

Man of few words ....love Charlie

he's always had good time as a drummer solid and stedfast

The GLUE of the band.....

@Max0017

6 жыл бұрын

So true.

"I'm am actually not as straight as people think". This is as it should be. What a nice man.

Jazz gives a drummer subtlety and technique,improves his touch..

Charlie is always so dapper.

A lovely man , kept solid time so the band could feel secure in doing their thing , greatly and sadly missed .

Yeah, Charlie admitted on "60 Minutes" that he "dabbled" for a period in the 'eighties with heroin, amphetamines, and alcohol, simultaneously. He didn't say why or even how he got into it, but maybe he wondered what he'd been missing out on? Anyways, it's a good job that he cleaned up and landed on his feet--Music really can't do without him!

@davidmellish3295

3 жыл бұрын

He said more recently that drugs destroyed him and he very nearly lost everything down to his addiction

@dodibenabba1378

3 жыл бұрын

Heroin always marks you, you can tell.

@CianODonnell

2 жыл бұрын

It was the 80's man.

The crazy thing about this is that he agreed to a one to one interview:))

@kathypop4

Жыл бұрын

Although it's rare, he has agreed to them multiple times. Nobody watched them or listened to them when he was alive for whatever reason

Charlie Watts, man of few words, but much playing. : )

He is still the best-loved stone of all and the greatest rock in the stones personna!

A class act!

QUELLE CLASSE ! QUELLE ÉLÉGANCE VESTIMENTAIRE ET DU COEUR !!

He looks like an East End gangster

@josephrushton4292

7 жыл бұрын

lewis morriso

@arneberg9261

7 жыл бұрын

There were once a rumor thet he should join the Sopranos ---

Charlie Watts is for real. A true music lover and musician.

this is why Charlie plays drums in the background. poor guy always looks uncomfortable as hell in front of the camera except when he's playing.

Charlie Watts, Ringo Starr, Graham Edge 3 of the greatest rock and roll drummers ever and all 3 of them are still with us!!! how fortunate we are!

The Greatest Drummer Ever 😢💔

what a gent

Mister Watts, Saville Row taylors, great. Wonderful blues and jazz drummer.

With this performance his words and ROCK star status Charlie WATTS delivers great message for JAZZ . That's GREAT and so Honest and True for me . Thanks a lot to him .

Charlie was window shopping at Bergdorff Goodman 5th ave $ 57th st when I ran into him in Nov 1981.I saw the stones in concert in New Jersey during that period.

charlie......you are more then good you are a blooday living legend!!!!...love you guy x

The funniest rock video I've ever seen is where they play' It's only rock and roll' in the tent full of bubbles!! Charlie is brilliant in it. If you've never watched it give it a go. Priceless.

@imsocuteimsorich4952

2 жыл бұрын

Yo frankygib how the managed to sing it's only rocking roll but I like it ,it should have been called there's load of big bubbles 😂😂😂👅

damn, he wrote a book on Charlie Parker in 1959/1960 & published in 64', amazing !

A man comfortable in his own skin...nice!

Great guy.

A famous composer said Music is the space between the notes Charly Watts cleverly paused the hihat for each snare drum beat. Not easy but very effective.

The very great Charlie Watts, The Rock behind the Wolling Stones

Great interview of a charming and enigmatic superstar..... Similar in some respects to Ringo.....essential to the band's drive and power.....yet personally modest and self effacing..... Perfect as a foil to the outrageous Jagger and minimalist genius Richards Superb playout with Watts' be bop combo Wossy does a good job too.....showing big respect whilst being entertaining for the audience at large.....

At the end he laughs and says "I'm sorry" .. almost too self-effacing for a chat show but in a big brash band

I love that guy

outstanding!! Charlie is So versatile.,..

Almost 30 years ago and this guy looks like 80 already. Amazing they seem to be immortal

@martinburke9178

2 жыл бұрын

Agree, he was 49- 50 here, and looks more than 80, 1991!

Nice to hear a world famous musician who is not pretentious, or a diva or an egomaniac. Ringo's like that as well, but Liverpudlian.

Charlie is the first Rolling Stone I would like to meet. All of them are really great fellows, but Charlie just seems most humble and interesting,.

Now that’s a suit. Wow 🤩

CW would 100% agree with what you write. As he has said many times 'he plays the drums for Keith and Mick'. CW is as loyal as can be to the band.

Thank you for posting this!!

wasn't this around the period when richards and jagger fell out and they all sort of did their own thing for a while but you could almost tell from the off Charlie didn't want to be there but was more likely there to plug his new material.....nice!

As A sessions Drummer I can relate to Charlie watts and respect for the privacy he likes.

Charlie Watts has special suits made to match the classic cars that he owns. Strangely enough, he doesn't drive. I guess when you're rich, they call that eccentric!!! LOL

@LukefromDubai

6 жыл бұрын

Jim M cool anecdote thanks for sharing

@ronwhoyes1311

6 жыл бұрын

I heard Charlie once say playing with the Stones was 10 years of hard work followed by 40 years of standing around. Have to love Charlie.

Awesome and what a drummer x

I love Charlie Watts!

you are your music, potetical, subtle, endearing, lasting, powerful 🌟🌟🌟thank you 💚🌟💚🌟💚🌟💚🌟

In a way this great man reminds me of the race driver Kimi Räikkönen. Fierce and brilliant while at work and dry and witty as hell in public live. Very likable characters.

Rocks Off, Charlie!

no aiers about charlie at all,cool guy.

Thank you for posting this :)

yay for Charlie !! good stuff

"Why are ya laughing at me?" haha he's so cute :) And the best drummer ever.

Charlie could of been the most coolest of the stones and maybe the most talented

top man! he's so approachable!

Isn't it cute how him say..."wowing stones"...and "wock and woll"-precious.

Yes! I love Charlie Watts.

great quintet,true professionals.

You looked ruff for being 50 years old