Mick Jagger explains the messy reality behind The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main St. sessions—and why getting Keith Richards to actually finish a song could be a battle.
Mick Jagger on the Problem With Recording Exile On Main St. (1972)
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Stop Breaking Down’: A Rare 1970 Alternate Take
The Rolling Stones take Robert Johnson’s ‘Stop Breaking Down’ deeper into the blues on this rare 1970 alternate take, with Mick Taylor helping push the groove into unexpected territory.
«Too Much Blood» de los Rolling Stones: El experimento más oscuro de Jagger (1983)
Mick Jagger improvisó gran parte de «Too Much Blood», convirtiendo un macabro crimen real en un inquietante tema bailable que los Stones nunca interpretaron en vivo.
‘Yesterday’s Papers’: How The Rolling Stones Turned Tabloid Paranoia Into Baroque Pop (1967)
Why did Mick Jagger decides to use a shimmering harpsichord to settle personal scores? Uncover how ‘Yesterday’s Papers’ transformed tabloid paranoia into the ultimate cynical pop opener.
Rolling Stones chronology: October 11
From British theatres to American stadiums, October 11 packs decades of Stones history—and Keith Richards even wanders into George Jones’s country world.
The Day Mick Jagger and David Bowie Performed ‘Dancing in the Street’ Live
Mick Jagger and David Bowie’s live performance of ‘Dancing in the Street’ at Prince’s Trust combined glam and goodwill, showcasing infectious charisma and spontaneity while supporting the Prince’s Trust charity for disadvantaged youth.
The Rolling Stones’ Lost ‘If You Can’t Rock Me’ Take (1974): Why the Alternate Version Hits Harder
What happens when you strip back the gloss? An unreleased 1974 take of ‘If You Can’t Rock Me’ reveals a wilder, funkier side of The Rolling Stones never captured on record.
Por qué ‘Star Star’ (1973) sigue siendo la canción más provocativa de los Rolling Stones
Los Rolling Stones no solo terminaron Goats Head Soup; lo prendieron fuego. Descubre cómo ‘Star Star’ convirtió los rumores de la prensa y el rock crudo en un himno provocador.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘As Tears Go By’: From Marianne Faithfull to the Stones (1965)
The Rolling Stones, a locked kitchen and a ballad nobody expected. Discover how ‘As Tears Go By’ found its way from Marianne Faithfull to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
Rolling Stones chronology: October 10
From Ronnie Wood’s soulful 1975 solo single to Eric Clapton joining the Stones onstage in 1989, October 10 has a few surprises up its sleeve.
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