With two young children, I rarely (make that never) get the chance to see live music these days. But I have been listening to some early Stones recently, “Flowers”, “Some Girls” and “Let it Bleed” in the hopes that my children grow up to like the music of bygone generations.

Last night I saw Martin Scorsese’s concert film/documentary “Shine A Light” about the Rolling Stones and I am now walking on air. What a rush! First of all, Scorsese manages to capture the exuberance and joy that these four sexagenarians obviously still feel each time they step on stage. They were performing in a small venue, the beacon theatre in Manhattan, and I only wish I had been there to experience it live. But the film is the next best thing, and Scorsese skillfully weaves some old archival footage of interviews with the younger stones into the mix.

It’s startling to see how they have aged, they all look like leathered cadavers from the “Bodies” exhibit, but thank heavens they haven’t quit because then we’d be deprived of their ongoing genius.

The film kicks off with “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” and “Shattered” and includes old gems such as “As Tears Go By” and “Some Girls.” Mick Jagger, with the smallest bum known to mankind, anchors the show. He has more energy than a 20 year old -- leaping and wiggling around the stage like a manic, whirling dervish. He’s offstage for two songs, and Scorsese wisely intercuts some old footage with the numbers Keith Richards performs. Not that Richards was bad. Far from it. In fact, I was shocked at how good his voice sounded. Guest performers were Jack White, Christina Aguilera and blues player uddy Guy. Guy as absolutely astounding and joined Jagger in a song called “Champagne and Reefer.” He blew me away.

The encore included “Brown Sugar” at which point I wanted to get out of my seat and leap around with Mick. I hope they keep going for a good few many more years so I get the chance to see them live. Meanwhile, it’s time to get real, my oldest, Agatha, has put the Laurie Berkner band in the CD player, I guess it will be a while until she appreciates the finer things in life!