Why did ‘The Harder They Come’ stay in the vault? The Rolling Stones recorded it in 1978, but the story behind its disappearance is even more intriguing.
The Rolling Stones and ‘The Harder They Come’: Inside the 1978 Outtake
‘Hang Fire’ de los Rolling Stones: la canción más mordaz de Tattoo You (1981)
Los Rolling Stones esconden el desempleo, la frustración económica y una buena dosis de sarcasmo muy británico dentro de ‘Hang Fire’, una de las canciones engañosamente alegres de Tattoo You.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Might As Well Get Juiced’: The Blues Goes Electric (1997)
The Rolling Stones turn blues into something darker and stranger on ‘Might As Well Get Juiced’, with electronics, distorted vocals, Dust Brothers magic, and one seriously weird groove.
Rolling Stones chronology: September 18
From Newcastle and Cologne to a secret Chicago club show and Keith Richards’ Crosseyed Heart, September 18 keeps producing Stones history with a few surprises.
Keith Richards on the Inspiration for ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’
Keith Richards recalls how ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ was inspired by the sound of his gardener’s heavy boots. This random moment led to an iconic rock anthem created by sleep-deprived creativity.
Digging Into The Rolling Stones’ 1969 ‘The Promotional Album’
In 1969, The Rolling Stones released a limited promotional album for radio, blending popular hits and rare tracks like Love in Vain, to enhance their market presence and engage DJs creatively.
Rolling Stones: Listen to a ‘Child of the Moon’ Demo (1967)
The Rolling Stones’ unreleased demo ‘Child of the Moon’ showcases their unique blend of chaos and creativity, highlighting the band’s evolution from psychedelic experimentation to raw authenticity during the late 1960s.
‘Emotional Rescue’ de los Rolling Stones (1980): Cuando el disco, el soul y el riesgo chocaron
Los Rolling Stones se pasaron al sonido disco, Mick Jagger se lanzó al falsete y Keith Richards no estaba precisamente encantado. Así fue como ‘Emotional Rescue’ se convirtió en uno de sus éxitos más extraños.
How The Rolling Stones Turned ‘Down Home Girl’ Into Their Own (1965)
The Rolling Stones found ‘Down Home Girl’ almost by accident. Then they took it to Hollywood, added grit and swagger, and made the obscure R&B track unmistakably theirs.
Rolling Stones chronology: September 17
September 17 takes The Rolling Stones from small British halls to massive stadiums, with Vienna, Glasgow, St. Louis and Albany marking very different chapters in their touring history.
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