The Rolling Stones released there 31st studio album Hackney Diamonds and it is really good. I am not the biggest Rolling Stones fan, but have to give them credit for what they do and how long they have been doing it. Out of curiosity, I gave the new album a listen, and was really surprised how much I liked it. Have been humming the 1st 2 singles, “Angry” and “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” (With Lady Gaga singing and Stevie Wonder playing the Keys) for the past week. Its a great song and sounds like the classic stones of the past. In true Rolling Stones fashion, they played a small gig in New Your City for 700 or so fans, and played some of the new songs. Job well done, and I really needed this to boost my spirits.

In other classic rock news, was really great to see that the great Robert Plant sang “Stairway to Heaven” for the 1st time in 16 years, and the 1st time ever solo at a special charity event. Still one of the all time great songs, and was awesome to see

As far as Football goes, the awful NY Giants managed to hold on and defeat the awful Washing Commanders 14 -7 in a very ugly (but entertaining game). The Giants had numerous times to put the game away (an easy missed interception that would have been a pick six, to fumbling on the Washington 5 yard line where even a FG would have iced the game. As the Commanders were marching down the field for a tying score – I know all Giants fans were thinking what will be worse, have Washington score to tie the game, and the Giants then lose in 17-14 in over-time, or even worse, having Washington score and then go for two and win the game 14-15 in regulation.

When the Giants stopped the Commanders on 4th down, and after a brief pause to make sure there was no penalty flag flown, you could hear the relief and realization that the Giants would actually win this game.

Next up is the huge Giants / Jets game next Sunday. Both team really need the win, and it should be an exiting matchup

Just to try and brings some good karma for the Giants, I give you this

Happy Monday and hope everybody has a great week.

AverageAndy