A forgotten studio moment from The Rolling Stones surfaces: ‘Putty In Your Hands’ turns a soft 60s hit into something oddly ironic. Why were they even recording this in 1985?
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Putty In Your Hands’ (1985): A Rare R&B Cover Hidden in Plain Sight
‘Hand of Fate’ de los Rolling Stones (1976): La joya de Black and Blue que impactó como una bala
Un crimen pasional, guitarras incendiarias y un ritmo implacable convierten a ‘Hand of Fate’ en una de las grandes joyas ocultas de Black and Blue.
The Rolling Stones and ‘Little Baby’ (1995): How They Revisited a Howlin’ Wolf Classic
‘Little Baby’ hardly sounds like the sort of song that would send the Rolling Stones scrambling for a studio microphone, but blues has a funny way of pulling them back in. Recorded in Tokyo in 1995, their version of Willie Dixon’s song finds Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts settling into a surprisingly intimate groove rather than trying to turn the track into a stadium-sized Stones workout. There’s a Howlin’ Wolf connection, some beautifully understated playing, a Ray Charles-flavored piano touch, and one particularly intriguing detail: Keith Richards said they nailed it in a single take. Apparently, sometimes the Stones really did know when to stop.
Rolling Stones chronology: September 20
From Stockton-on-Tees in 1964 to a private Gillette Stadium show in 2021, September 20 has delivered some surprisingly unusual Rolling Stones moments.
Keith Richards’ Studio Secrets with The Rolling Stones
Keith Richards emphasizes the importance of spontaneity in rock music, advocating for a creative environment in studios that fosters imagination, allowing for unexpected moments that transform ordinary songs into memorable experiences.
Why The Rolling Stones Called Brian Jones “Mr. Shampoo”
Brian Jones was known as “Mr. Shampoo” by The Rolling Stones. Discover why his grooming habits earned him such an unusual nickname.
The Rolling Stones and ‘Never Make Me Cry”’: A Lost Some Girls Song (1978)
A softer side of the 1978 Some Girls sessions: ‘Never Make Me Cry’ vanished into the vault. Here’s what the Rolling Stones left behind.
Los Rolling Stones y «Continental Drift»: Sobre su viaje marroquí (1989)
Los Rolling Stones viajan a Marruecos para «Continental Drift» reconectando con el pasado musical de Brian Jones, mientras Keith Richards crea el sonido de apertura con un cuchillo y una rueda de bicicleta.
The Rolling Stones and ‘Mother’s Little Helper’: Pills and Pressure in 1966
The Rolling Stones turn Valium, suburban frustration and domestic boredom into one of their sharpest 1966 songs. Even the medicine cabinet gets a Stones makeover.
Rolling Stones chronology: September 19
September 19 brings Birmingham chaos, a Mick Jagger soundtrack detour, Keith Richards with Marianne Faithfull, and two wildly different 1980 Stones songs on one single.
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