On this day, February 11, 1983, The Rolling Stones premiered their concert film Let’s Spend the Night Together in New York City. Directed by Hal Ashby, the film captured the band’s high-energy performances during their 1981 North American tour in support of the album Tattoo You.
The movie featured footage from their massive stadium shows at Sun Devil Stadium in Arizona and Brendan Byrne Arena in New Jersey, showcasing The Stones at the height of their 80s rock dominance. The setlist included legendary hits like Start Me Up, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Satisfaction, and Honky Tonk Women, alongside deeper cuts from their expansive catalog.
Though not as widely discussed as some of their other concert films, Let’s Spend the Night Together remains a must watch for fans, capturing the raw energy and stage presence of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and the rest of the band during one of their biggest tours.
80s insight: The 1981 tour featured one of the largest stage productions The Rolling Stones had ever used at that point, setting the stage for even more elaborate stadium tours in later years.
The movie featured footage from their massive stadium shows at Sun Devil Stadium in Arizona and Brendan Byrne Arena in New Jersey, showcasing The Stones at the height of their 80s rock dominance. The setlist included legendary hits like Start Me Up, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Satisfaction, and Honky Tonk Women, alongside deeper cuts from their expansive catalog.
Though not as widely discussed as some of their other concert films, Let’s Spend the Night Together remains a must watch for fans, capturing the raw energy and stage presence of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and the rest of the band during one of their biggest tours.
80s insight: The 1981 tour featured one of the largest stage productions The Rolling Stones had ever used at that point, setting the stage for even more elaborate stadium tours in later years.
