Charlie Watts on playing drums (2008):“One of the flaws of my game is that I never learned to play. I learned by watching. I had to go to school and learn how […]
Charlie Watts on playing drums (2008):“One of the flaws of my game is…”
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Paint It Black You Devil!”
*Creem magazine, USA, Oct. 1971
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos, ‘Locked Away’, TV Boston 1993
Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos, ‘Locked Away’ Orpheum Theater, Boston, Feb. 13 1993 (original Japanese TV broadcast)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘STICK IT WHERE IT HURTS’ (1985)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Apr.5-June 17 1985Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (piano)
SITTIN’ ON A FENCE (1965)
All of my friends at school grew up and settled down/ And they mortgaged up their lives… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Dec. 3-8 1965*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 26
Jan. 26, 1963: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England (with Ricky Fenson on bass and Carlo Little on drums) Jan. 26, 1964: De Montfort Hall, Leicester, England (2 shows) Jan. 26, 1965: City […]
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on touring Europe (1982)
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on touring Europe (1982):Mick: “We don’t make any money is one of the reasons we don’t tour Europe frequently. And life is only so long… And – […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: SIDCUP ART SCHOOL
College Keith attended after being expelled from Dartford Technical School. Classmate Dick Taylor also attended along Keith.
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger interviews in French
Top 10 Mick Jagger interviews in French (yes, that’s Mick speaking French…)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘CHAINSAW ROCKER’ (1982)
Also known as: Cookin’ UpWritten by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Nov. 11-Dec. 16 1982Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:A real […]
PRODIGAL SON (1968)
Well father said, “Eldest son, kill the fatted calf/ Call the family round”… Written by: Rev. Robert WilkinsRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, May 13-18, June 24 1968*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 25
Jan. 25, 1963: The Stones’ first show ever at the Ricky Tick Club at the Star and Garter Hotel, Windsor, Berkshire, England. Reportedly, all the walls in the club were painted black […]
Ronnie Wood about permanent recovery (2005): “When I started taking drugs…”
Ronnie Wood about permanent recovery (2005):“When I started taking drugs and drinking, I was sixteen. I hadn’t grown up. I’ve had my aims and ambitions. I always knew what I wanted to […]
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “We’re Not A Five-Headed Monster Says His Satanic Majesty Mick” (1967)
*New Musical Express, England, Dec. 9 1967
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Superbowl halftime TV 2006
Feb. 5, 2006: The Stones played three songs during the half-time show of The Super Bowl in Detroit. Later on the Stones expressed their displeasure of having Mick Jagger’s microphone turned down […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘IN YOUR HAND’ (1982)
Written by: (Traditional)Recorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Nov. 11-Dec. 19 1982Guest musicians: Jim Barber (guitar), Chuck Leavell (keyboards)
LITTLE BY LITTLE (1964)
And little by little I’m losin’ my love for you/ Yeah, little by little I’ve found out you was untrue… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Regent Sounds and IBC Studios, London, England, Feb. 4 […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 24
Jan. 24, 1963: Marquee International Jazz Club, London, England Jan. 24, 1964: Wimbledon Palais, London, England (extracurricular gig) Jan. 24, 1998: Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI, USASatisfaction/Let’s Spend The Night Together/Flip The Switch/Gimme […]
Brian Jones on people criticizing the Stones’ image: “How would…”
Brian Jones on people criticizing the Stones’ image:“How would girls, or women, who have long hair, like it if we said they were dirty?”
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Who Cares If Mick ‘Don’t Like It’?” (1971)
*Article from Record Mirror, England, Sept. 11 1971
A BIT OF HISTORY: REDLANDS BUST 1967
On Feb. 12, 1967, att 7:55 p.m.., Sussex police, headed by Chief Inspector Dineley, knocked at the door of Keith’s country home, disrupting a small party he was having, producing a search […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards and Anita Pallenberg in Cannes 1967 (rare footage)
Rare footage of Keith and Anita in Cannes, France, May 1967
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘NEVER MAKE ME CRY’ (1978)
Also known as: Never Make You CryWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan. 5-March 2 1978 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:A soft rock song […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 23
Jan. 23, 1963: Red Lion Pub, Sutton, Surrey, England. First Stones show in history with both Bill and Charlie as permanent band members. Jan. 23, 1964: Pavilion, Lowestoft, England (extracurricular gig) Jan. […]
Keith Richards about touring the world (2014): “Every country is different and…”
Keith Richards about touring the world (2014):“Every country is different and you do come away with distinct memories of different places, you know? I can’t say that everything isn’t a blur. That’s […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: MICK JAGGER, LOU REED ETC. AT DAVID BOWIE’S ZIGGY STARDUST’S “RETIREMENT PARTY”
July 4, 1973: Mick and Bianca Jagger attend David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust’s “retirement party” at the Cafe Royale in London, England. Also present were Lou Reed, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Jeff Beck, […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: European tour 1976 private movie
European tour 1976 private Super 8 movie
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘AND I WAS A COUNTRY BOY’ (1969)
Also known as: I’m A Country Boy; I Was Just A Country BoyWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, March 23 1969Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
YOU CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT (1969)
We decided that we would have a soda/ My favorite flavor, cherry red… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Nov. 17 1968-March 15, 1969Guest musicians: Al Kooper (French horn, piano), […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 22
Jan. 22, 1963: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England Jan. 22, 1964: Granada Theatre, Shrewsbury, England (2 shows) Jan. 22, 1965: Manufacturer’s Auditorium, Agricultural Hall, Sydney, Australia (2 shows; first Stones concerts in […]
Keith Richards about early blues recordings: “Another thing to do with the blues…”
Keith Richards about early blues recordings: “Another thing to do with the blues is how they were recorded. They were done on the quick, and some of that stuff was made on […]
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: THE ROLLING STONES BOOK No. 1 (June 1964)
Between 1964 and 1966, the Stones issued THE ROLLING STONES BOOK (also known as “The Rolling Stones Monthly Book”), the equivalent of the Beatles’ ‘The Beatles Monthly Book’, as well produced by British publishing […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: BONNIE BRAMLETT ON ‘GIMME SHELTER’
BONNIE BRAMLETT ON ‘GIMME SHELTER’Bonnie Bramlett (of Delaney & Bonnie fame) practiced ‘Gimme Shelter’ with Mick and Keith at Sunset Sound Studios, 1969, but then the final version ended up with Merry […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Norway 1965 (rare footage)
Rare footage of the Stones arriving to the Oslo airport plus live at the Messehallen Skoyen, June 24 1965
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY’ (1993)
*Keith Richards on vocalsWritten by: Bob Dylan Recorded: Nov. 3-Dec.10 1993: Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland
WHO’S BEEN SLEEPING HERE? (1967)
Who’s been eating, eating off my plate/ Who will tell me, who’ll investigate… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Aug. 3-7 1966; Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Nov. 9-Dec. 6 1966Guest […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 21
Jan. 21, 1963: Flamingo Jazz Club, London, England (with Ricky Fenson on bass and Carlo Little on drums) Jan. 21, 1964: Granada Theatre, Aylesbury, England (2 shows, without Brian) Jan. 21, 1965: […]
Mick Jagger on being Mick Jagger: “I am not important…”
Mick Jagger on being Mick Jagger: “I am not important. It was just an invention of journalists.”
A BIT OF HISTORY: THE BIRDS, RONNIE WOOD’S FIRST BAND
Ronnie Wood’s first band ever (originally named the Thunderbirds) The Birds were together only for six years, and then split when the American Byrds became famous in the mid-’60s. They left behind […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood interview (Old Grey Whistle Test 1977)
Mick, Charlie and Ronnie interview, The Old Grey Whistle Test (BBC2, UK TV), Sept. 20 1977
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘WHEN I CALL YOUR NAME’ (2002)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Studio Guillaume Tell, Suresnes, France, May 13-June 7 2002Guest musicians: Darryl Jones (bass), Chuck Leavell (keyboards), Blondie Chaplin (percussion)
HOW CAN I STOP (1997)
It’s too easy to lay here at your feet/ I couldn’t take the heat… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 13-July 1997Guest musicians: Waddy Wachtel (guitar and piano), […]
FLASHBACK: Mick Jagger Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame 1988
Jan. 20, 1988: 3rd ‘Rock’n Roll Hall Of Fame Induction’ (Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City)Mick Jagger speech inducting The Beatles/ Twist And Shout/ All Along The Watchtower/ I Saw Her Standing […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 20
Jan. 20, 1964: Granada Theatre, Woolwich, England (2 shows) Jan. 20, 1967: Release of BETWEEN THE BUTTONS, the Stones’ fifth British studio album (Decca SKL 4852)SIDE A: 1. Yesterday’s Papers/ 2. My […]
Charlie Watts on himself: “I don’t think it’s really done so…”
Charlie Watts on himself:“I don’t think it’s really done so that you’re supposed to feel, ‘Oh, he’s the most wonderful drummer’. I think the whole lot is what’s more enjoyable.”
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Stones Get Their ‘Fingers’ Out” (1970)
*Record Mirror, England, Oct. 10 1970
A BIT OF HISTORY: PETER WHITEHEAD
Producer and director of both films the Charlie Is My Darling (along with Andrew Loog Oldham) and Tonight Let’s All Make Love in London. Whitehead also directed the promo film for “Have […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Copenhagen 1965 interviews
The Stones interviewed in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 1965
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘IT’S ALL WRONG’ (1978)
Written by: Jagger/Richards Recorded: Jan. 5-March 2 1978, EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France
NO EXPECTATIONS (1968)
Once I was a rich man/ And now I am so poor/ But never in my sweet short life/ Have I felt like this before… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RG Jones Studios, Morden, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 19
Jan. 19, 1963: Sandover Hall, Richmond, England (with Ricky Fenson on bass and Carlo Little on drums) Jan. 19, 1964: Coventry Theatre, Coventry, England (2 shows) Jan. 1967: It was around that […]
Bill Wyman about exhibitions:”You can go to art exhibitions, from…”
Bill Wyman about exhibitions:“You can go to art exhibitions, from Van Gogh or Leonardo, you can see the whole history of art in museums and exhibitions. You can see the oldest film […]
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Roll On – The Stones walk into their third decade” (1980)
*From Trouser Press magazine, USA, Sept. 1980
A BIT OF HISTORY: ANGELA DAVIS MARCH, PARIS 1972
On May 1 1972, Mick and Bianca Jagger take part of a march in Paris of support in for political activist Angela Davis, along with Nathalie Delon and Marc Poret. Mick and […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Superbowl 2006 press conference
Feb. 5, 2006: The Stones played three songs during the half-time show of The Super Bowl in Detroit. Later on the Stones expressed their displeasure of having Mick Jagger’s microphone turned down […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘U DON’T WANNA’ (2002)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Studio Guillaume Tell, Suresnes, France, May 13-June 7 2002Guest musicians: Darryl Jones (bass), Chuck Leavell (keyboards), Blondie Chaplin (percussion)
I CAN’T BE SATISFIED (1964)
Well I feel like snapping/ Pistol in your face/ Going to let some graveyard/ Lord be your resting place… Written by: McKinley Morganfield (aka Muddy Waters)Recorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, June 10-11 1964*Data […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 18
Jan. 18, 1963: Red Lion Pub, Sutton, England (with Colin Golding on bass) Jan. 18, 1964: Pier Ballroom, Hastings, England (extracurricular gig) Jan. 18 1973: Nicaraguan Benefit Concert, L.A. Forum, Los Angeles, […]
Keith Richards on Mick Jagger (1981): “It’s a true friendship when…”
Keith Richards on Mick Jagger (1981): “It’s a true friendship when you can bash somebody over the head and not be told, ‘You’re not my friend anymore.’ That’s a true friendship. You […]
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Stones fans go wild down under”
*Article from the Record Mirror, England, Feb. 17 1973
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Munich interviews 1974
Munich interviews, Munich, Germany (‘Un Jour Futur’, French TV, Dec. 1974)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘LOW DOWN’ (alt. version, Keith on vocals, 1997)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Los Angeles, March 13-July 1997Guest musicians: Waddy Wachtel (guitar), Blondie Chaplin (bass and maracas), Bernard Fowler and Blondie Chaplin (background vocals)
DOWN HOME GIRL (1965)
And every time you move like that/ I gotta go to Sunday mass… Written by: Leiber/ButlerRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Nov. 2-3 1964Guest musicians: Jack Nitzsche (piano)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE […]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICK TAYLOR!
Born Michael Kevin Taylor (son of Marilyn and Lionel Taylor) on Jan. 17 1949 in Welwyn Garden City but raised in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England.Bands: The Juniors, The Strangers, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers (1965-1969), […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 17
HAPPY 73rd BIRTHDAY MICK TAYLOR!Born Michael Kevin Taylor (son of Marilyn and Lionel Taylor) on Jan. 17 1949 in Welwyn Garden City but raised in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England. Jan. 17, 1963: Marquee […]
Charlie Watts on Mick Jagger and Keith Richards (1998):”I’m lucky to have…”
Charlie Watts on Mick Jagger and Keith Richards (1998):“I’m lucky to have been with these two. There’s a magic about them that people like. They always argue, but they always love each […]
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Keith Richard Caught Live” (1977)
*From Circus magazine, USA, Sept. 29 1977
A BIT OF HISTORY: MUSCLE SHOALS SOUND STUDIOS
Recording studio in Florence, Alabama where the Stones recorded “Brown Sugar,”, “You Gotta Move” and “Wild Horses” in December 2-4 1969, all of which later released on STICKY FINGERS in 1971.
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger and Jeff Beck, ‘Foxy Lady’, Los Angeles 1987
Mick and Jeff Beck playing Hendrix’s FOXY LADY the day of the shooting of Mick’s ‘Throwaway’ video at The Country Club, Los Angeles, Oct. 20 1987
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘ELIZA UPCHINK’ (1982)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Nov. 11-Dec. 19 1982*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
JIVING SISTER FANNY (1969)
Now Jiving Sister Fanny got the brain of a dinosaur/ Uh huh, huh huh/ She took my motley Billy and she broke up my electric guitar… Written by: Jagger/Richard/TaylorRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 16
Jan. 16, 1964: McIlroys Ballroom, Swindon, England (extracurricular gig) Jan. 16, 1965: Release of ‘THE ROLLING STONES No.2′, the Stones’ second album in the UK (Decca LK 4661)SIDE A: 1. Everybody Needs […]
Mick Jagger about the Stones’ longevity and accomplishments (1984)
Mick Jagger about the Stones’ longevity and accomplishments (1984):“Keith and I have been friends for a long time. Yes we were friends since we were 6 years old which, I’m not going […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: Keith Richards breaks three ribs at home, 1998
Back in 1998, Keith was at his home library standing on a chair trying to reach a book when he slipped. Many tomes came pouring down on top of him, leading to […]
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Keith Richard, The Rolling Stone…Talks about Stones tour plans…”
*From Hit Parader magazine, USA, Apr. 1975
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Knebworth Fair, Stevenage 1976
August 21, 1976: ‘Knebworth Fair’, Knebworth Park, Stevenage, England Satisfaction/Ain’t Too Proud To Beg/If You Can’t Rock Me-Get Off Of My Cloud/Hand Of Fate/Around And Around/Little Red Rooster/Stray Cat Blues/Hey Negrita/Hot Stuff/Fool […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘DID EVERYBODY PAY THEIR DUES?’ (1968)
*Early version of ‘Street Fighting Man’Also known as: ‘PRIMO GRANDE’, ‘PAY YOUR DUES’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Redlands, Sussex and Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, March 17-31 1968Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins, […]
TWENTY FLIGHT ROCK (live, 1981)
So I walk one, two flight, three flight four/ Five, six, seven flight, eight flight more… Written by: Fairchild/CochranRecorded: Live at Capitol Center, Largo, Madison, USA, Dec. 8 1981Guest musicians: Ian McLagan […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 15
Jan. 15, 1963: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England Jan. 15, 1964: Granada Theatre, Bedford, England (2 shows) Jan. 15, 1965: The Stones appear on ‘Ready, Steady, Go’ (UK TV), doing four songs: […]
Mick Jagger, about the Stones’ tongue logo (2015): “That was designed by John Pasche. It became…”
Mick Jagger, about the Stones’ tongue logo (2015): “That was designed by John Pasche. It became very identifiable with us. I don’t think bands really had logos before then. It was based […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: “WOULD YOU LET YOUR SISTER GO WITH A ROLLING STONE?”
Historical headline of a 1964 article in the British music paper Melody Maker written by Ray Coleman. The phrase was adopted and popularized by Andrew Oldham to further the Stones’ outlaw image.
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘BLESSED POISON’
Working title of what later was the Bridges to Babylon album, as originally told by Charlie Watts in an interview. A 2-CD set bootleg recording featuring the Anaheim 1999 concert finally received […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Charlie Watts at art gallery, London 1966
Charlie Watts at Robert Fraser’s Gallery exhibition opening, London, June 7 1966 (silent footage, from the Kinolibrary)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BENT GREEN NEEDLES’ (early version of ‘Sweet Black Angel’)
*Early version of ‘Sweet Black Angel’Also known as ‘Black Angel’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: March-May 1970, July-Oct.-Nov.-Dec. 1971, Jan.-March 1972: Rolling Stones Mobile (Nellcote, France), Stargroves (Newbury, England), Olympic Sound Studios (London, England), Sunset […]
BITCH (1971)
I’m feeling drunk, juiced up and sloppy/ Ain’t touched a drink all night… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Stargroves, Newbury Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, March-May 9 1970Guest musicians: Bobby Keys […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 14
Jan. 14, 1963: Flamingo Jazz Club, London, England (with Ricky Fenson on bass and Carlo Little on drums) Jan. 14, 1964: Granada Theatre, Mansfield, England (2 shows) Jan. 14, 1966: Release of […]
Keith Richards about himself (1964): “What would…”
Keith Richards about himself (1964): “What would I have become if I hadn’t joined the Stones? A layabout, but a very high-class one.”
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Stones ‘Love You Live’ LP”
*Article from the Record Mirror, England, July 30 1977
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘GET YOURSELF TOGETHER’ (version #1, 1966)
Also known as: ‘I Can See It’, ‘I’ll Feel a Whole Lot Better’, ‘Can’t Believe it’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, USA, Aug. 3-7 1966; Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Nov. 9-Dec. 6 […]
STREET FIGHTING MAN (1968)
Hey! Think the time is right for a palace revolution/ ‘Cause where I live the game to play is compromise solution… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, May 13-18 1968Guest […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 13
Jan. 13, 1964: Barrowlands Ballroom, Glasgow, Scotland (extracurricular gig) Jan. 13, 1965: The Stones appear on ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ (ATV, UK TV), doing three songs (all playback): 1. Down Home Girl/ […]
Charlie Watts about getting nervous (2005):”I get very nervous…”
Charlie Watts about getting nervous (2005):“I get very nervous. If you didn’t, you’d toss it off – you’d take it for granted. And I don’t take the Rolling Stones for granted, or […]
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Jagger Scorns Critics”
*Article from the New Musical Express, England, Jan. 28 1967
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘CELLOPHANE TROUSERS’ (1975)
Also known as: ‘Back to the Country’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Jan.22-Feb. 9, 1975, RSM Studios, Rotterdam, Holland; March 25-Apr. 4, 1975, Musicland Studios, Munich, GermanyGuest musicians: Wayne Perkins (guitar) From Martin Elliott’s book THE […]
I’M ALRIGHT (1965)
I wanna tell you something, baby/ That you don’t know, no you don’t know… Written by: Nanker/PhelgeRecorded: Live UK Tour 1965 (Edmonton, Liverpool, Manchester, Greenford), March 5-16 1965*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s […]
FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES IN BOSTON 2003
Jan. 12, 2003: Fleet Center, Boston, MA, USAYou Got Me Rocking/Start Me Up/If You Can’t Rock Me/Don’t Stop/Monkey Man/No Expectations/Stray Cat Blues/Sympathy For The Devil/Bitch/Tumbling Dice/Band introduction/Thru And Thru/Before They Make Me […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 12
Jan. 12, 1963: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England (first gig with Bill and Charlie together in the band) Jan. 12, 1964: Granada Theatre, Tooting, England (2 shows) Jan. 11-12 1965: Recording sessions […]
Charlie Watts about dressing styles (2012):”I have a very…”
Charlie Watts about dressing styles (2012):“I have a very old-fashioned and traditional mode of dress. I get embarrassed, and I don’t really like going to photo shoots. I don’t like stylists.“
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos ‘Gimme Shelter’, TV Boston 1993
Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos, ‘GIMME SHELTER’ Orpheum Theater, Boston, Feb. 13 1993 (original Japanese TV broadcast)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘GIVING IT UP’ (1989)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: AIR Studios, Montserrat, West Indies, March 29-May 5 1989
CONTINENTAL DRIFT (1989)
Open the door and let the light pour over/ Open the door, don’t you keep me out… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Air Studios, Montserrat, March 29-Apr. 15 1989; Olympic Sound Studios, May 15-June […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 11
Jan. 11, 1963: Ricky Tick Club, Windsor, England (without Charlie, last gig with Tony Chapman on drums) Jan. 11, 1964: The Baths, Epsom, England (extracurricular gig) Jan. 11, 1965: The Stones start […]
Charlie Watts, on the Stones’ 50th anniversary (2012)
Charlie Watts, on the Stones’ 50th anniversary (2012):“The anniversary starts next month but it goes into next year because Bill Wyman and I joined on January 2, 1963 (sic), I think it […]
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Beatles in Five- Hour Stone Show?” (1969)
*Article from the New Musical Express, England, June 28 1969
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘CON LE MIE LACRIME’
Italian version of “As Tears Go By,” which Mick sang in Italian, but with a different musical backing track. Decca Dischi Italia released this in 1966 as a single with “Heart of […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘Little Red Rooster’ (Shivaree 1965)
The Stones on ‘Shivaree’ doing LITTLE RED ROOSTER (US TV, May 16 1965)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BACK IN THE U.S.A.’ (1978)
Written by: Chuck BerryRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Aug-Sept. 1978Guest musicians: Ian Stewart or Ian McLagan (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:A quick jog around the USA […]
BACK OF MY HAND (2005)
I see dreams, I see visions/ Images I don’t understand… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Studio France, West Indies, Nov- 2004; Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles, USA, March 7-9 & June 6-28 2005*Data taken […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 10
Jan. 10, 1963: Marquee International Jazz Club, London, England (without Charlie) Jan. 10, 1964: The Stones record ‘Not Fade Away’ at Olympic Studios, London. The song which was originally recorded by Buddy […]
Keith Richards on Mick Jagger: “It’s very hard to be Mick’s friend…”
Keith Richards on Mick Jagger: “It’s very hard to be Mick’s friend despite how much you want to be ‘cause he never opens up. He just doesn’t.”
THE DAY BRIAN JONES WAS DISMISSED FROM THE ROLLING STONES
June 8, 1969: Mick, Keith and Charlie visit Brian at Cotchford Farm, his home in Surrey, to inform him he has to leave the group. Later on they issue a press statement […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger ‘I’m Goin’ Down’, Mustique 2005
Feb. 2, 2005: Mick appears onstage at Basil’s Bar for the annual 10th Annual ‘Mustique Blues Festival’ in Mustique, West Indies performing three songs: I’m Goin’ Down/ Dust My Broom/ Honky Tonk […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘SOME PEOPLE TELL ME’ (1978)
*Early version of ‘Keep Up Blues’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI-Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan. 5-March 2 1978 *From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012Mick Jagger growls the lyrics to […]
COUNTRY HONK (1969)
There’s many a bar-room queen I’ve had in Jackson/ But I just can’t seem to drink you off my mind… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, May 12-June 5 and […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 9
Jan. 9, 1963: After leaving Blues Incorporated and also his job as a graphic designer, Charlie Watts officially joins the Rolling Stones Jan. 9, 1964: Granada Theatre, Kettering, England (2 shows) Jan. […]
Mick Jagger, about ‘the modern-day Stones’ (2012)
Mick Jagger, about ‘the modern-day Stones’ (2012):“When you’re at the beginning of your career, you’re in the band 24 hours a day. But as you get older you don’t want to be […]
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: ‘Black & Blue blockbuster’ (1976)
*Article from the Record Mirror & Disc, Apr. 24 1976
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Ronnie Wood interview, MTV 1994
Ronnie interview, MTV 1994
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BULLDOG’ (early version of ‘LITTLE T & A’, 1979)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 18-Feb. 12 1979 *Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
YOU GOT ME ROCKING (1994)
Feeling bad I guess I lost my spring/ I was the boxer who can’t get in the ring… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ronnie Wood’s Sandymount Studios, Kildare, Ireland, July 9-Aug. 6 and Sept. […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 8
Jan. 8, 1963: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England Jan. 8, 1964: Granada Theatre, Maidstone, England (2 shows) Jan. 8, 1965: Savoy Theatre, Cork, Ireland (2 shows) Jan. 8 1969: Mick and Keith […]
Keith Richards, about ‘being The Rolling Stones’ (2008):”Once we’re up there, it’s let’s go…”
Keith Richards, about ‘being The Rolling Stones’ (2008):“Once we’re up there, it’s let’s go, we’re The Rolling Stones, man, we want to give them the best show we’ve got and we want […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘RICE KRISPIES JINGLE’
“Wake up in the morning there’s a snap around the place…”Feb. 6, 1964: The Stones record ‘Wake Up In The Morning’, a TV jingle for Kellog’s Rice Krispies cereal (aka ‘Rice Krispies […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger COMMIT A CRIME (live at the White House 2012)
Mick performs ‘Commit A Crime’ at the The East Room, the White House, Washington, D.C., USA, Feb. 21 2012
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘ANDREW’S BLUES’ (1964)
Also known as: ‘And the Rolling Stones Met Phil and Gene’, ‘Fuckin’ Andrew’, ‘Song for Andrew’Written by: Phelge/SpectorRecorded: Regent Sounds Studios, London, England, Feb. 4 1964Guest musicians: Phil Spector, Gene Pitney, Allan […]
HOT STUFF (1976)
Everybody on the dance floor/ You know what I’m talking about… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, March 30 1975; Casino, Montreux, Switzerland, Oct-Nov. 1975Guest musicians: Harvey Mandel (guitar), Billy Preston […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 7
Jan. 7, 1963: Flamingo Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill and Charlie) Jan. 7, 1964: Adelphi Theatre, Slough, England (2 shows) Jan. 7, 1964: English bluesman Cyril Davies died of leukemia, aged […]
Mick Jagger about raising a family (1970): “I might have kids and…”
Mick Jagger about raising a family (1970): “I might have kids and I might get married, but I’ll never settle down. I’m not the type.”
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Keef: ‘I’ve Only Fallen Over Twice in 15 Gigs!’ (Creem magazine, Dec. 1978)
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger ‘Sweet Thing’ (take #1, SNL rehearsals 1993)
Mick Jagger – Sweet Thing (take #1, Saturday Night Live rehearsals, NYC, Feb. 4 1993)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT’ (1978)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Aug-Sept. 1978Guest musicians: Ian McLagan (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:At the end of the tour the band stayed together […]
TOPS (1981)
Don’t need no casting couch/ Or be a star in bed/ Never, never, never let success go to you pretty head… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Dynamic Sounds Studios, Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 […]
FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES IN BELFAST 1965
Jan. 6, 1965: ABC Theatre, Belfast, Northern Ireland (2 shows)Keith: “We stopped at an old clothing shop, sort of an army surplus, in a little village on the road to Cork. We […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 6
Jan. 6, 1964: Granada Theatre, Harrow-on-the-Hill, England (2 shows) This was the first night of a 14 date UK tour named ‘Group Scene 1964′ (the Stones’ second theatre tour of Great Britain, […]
Charlie Watts, on going on the road with the Stones (2017): “You get your call-up…”
Charlie Watts, on going on the road with the Stones (2017): “You get your call-up, you get your kit together, you say goodbye to your wife and you come back two months […]
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: Brian Jones “Superstone!!!”
Article from Disc & Music Echo, England, Jan. 21 1967
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘CORDUROY TROUSERS’
On April 10 1965, a British school in Wrexham, North Wales, asked parents to please keep children in school uniform and not send them to school in ‘corduroy trousers’, “like the ones […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger MISS YOU (live at the White House 2012)
Mick performs ‘Miss You’ at the The East Room, the White House, Washington, D.C., USA, Feb. 21 2012
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ’32-20 BLUES’ (1971)
Written by: Robert JohnsonRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Nellcote, France, June-Nov. 1971
SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL (1968)
Made damn sure that Pilate/ Washed his hands and sealed his fate… Also known as: THE DEVIL IS MY NAMEWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, June 4-10 1968Guest musicians: Nicky […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 5
Jan. 5, 1963: Sandover Hall, Richmond, England (without Bill and Charlie, with Ricky Fenson on bass) Jan. 5, 1964: Olympia Ballroom, Reading, England Jan. 5, 1966: Bill Wyman produces a recording session […]
Mick Jagger on singing:”I was always a singer…”
Mick Jagger on singing:“I was always a singer. I always sang as a child. I was one of those kids who just liked to sing. Some children sing in choirs; others like […]
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “BACKSTAGE WITH RON AND KEITH” (from Lisa Robinson’s Rock Talk, Hit Parader, May 7 1979)
A BIT OF HISTORY: JEFF BECK
England’s favourite all-time flash guitar hero, Beck led the group bearing his name (the Jeff Beck Group), which was the nest for Ron Wood between Ronnie leaving the Birds and joining the […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos ‘Time Is On My Side’, TV Boston 1993
Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos, ‘Time Is On My Side’ (feat. Sarah Dash) Orpheum Theater, Boston, Feb. 13 1993 (original Japanese TV broadcast)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘LOVING YOU IS SWEETER THAN EVER’ (1985)
Written by: Hunter/WonderRecorded: RPM Studios, New York, USA, July 16-Aug. 17 1985Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever was […]
SUCK ON THE JUGULAR (1994)
All get together and feel alright/ All get together and fuck all night… Also known as: HOLETOWN PRISONWritten by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Blue Wave Studios, Barbados, Apr.20-May 9 1993; Ron Wood’s home, Dublin, Ireland, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 4
Jan. 4, 1963: Red Lion Pub, Sutton, England (without Bill and Charlie, with Colin Golding on bass) Jan. 4, 1964: Town Hall, Oxford, England Jan. 4, 1968: The University of California announces […]
Mick Jagger, on writing the Undercover album (1983): “When we started off writing the album…”
Mick Jagger, on writing the Undercover album (1983): “When we started off writing the album, Keith and I got in a bit early and we rented an 8-track demo studio here in […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: MICK JAGGER SHOOTS ‘NED KELLY’ (1969)
July 13, 1969: Mick in is Australia shooting his part for the NED KELLY movie (about the life of the 19th-century Aussie, outlaw directed by Tony Richardson), which extended until September that […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger I CAN’T TURN YOU LOOSE (live at the White House 2012)
Mick performs ‘I Can’t Turn You Loose’ at the The East Room, the White House, Washington, D.C., USA, Feb. 21 2012
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘LINDA LU’ (1979)
Written by: Ray SharpeRecorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 18-Feb. 12 1979 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:The Stones recorded approximately 40 songs during 1979 for the […]
WILD HORSES (1971)
I know I dreamed you a sin and a lie/ I have my freedom but I don’t have much time… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA, Dec. 1-4 1969; Olympic Sound […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 3
Jan. 3, 1963: Marquee International Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill and Charlie, and no bass player at all) Jan. 3, 1964: Glenlyn Ballroom, Forest Hill, London, England Jan. 3, 1964: Recording […]
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards about World War II
(*Photo taken from the Bob Bonis Archive) Mick Jagger and Keith Richards about World War II:Mick: “A lot of children, like in the United States, don’t remember the real horror of World […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE ROLLING STONES’
1974 film of the Stones in concert, filmed in Fort Worth, Texas, June 1972. Directed by Rollin Binzer and produced by Marshall Chess, Rollin Binzer, Bob Fries, and Steve Gebhardt, the color […]
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: Mick Jagger editorial on ‘THE ROLLING STONES BOOK’, June 1964
Between 1964 and 1966, the Stones issued THE ROLLING STONES BOOK (also known as “The Rolling Stones Monthly Book”), the equivalent of the Beatles’ ‘The Beatles Monthly Book’, as well produced by […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘Around and Around’, Big Beat ’65, Australian TV
Jan. 29, 1965: The Stones appear at Australian TV show Big Beat ‘65, with Roy Orbison at host, performing 4 songs: Walking The Dog/ Heart Of Stone/ Little Red Rooster/ Around And […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘THAT GIRL BELONGS TO YESTERDAY’ (1963)
*Also known as MY ONLY GIRLWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Regent IBC Studios, London, England, Nov. 20-21 1963 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Gene Pitney recorded the Richards (with s […]
LIES (1978)
Lies, lies you dirty Jezebel/ Why, why, why, why don’t you go to hell?,,, Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Oct. 10-Dec. 1977/Jan. 5-March 2 1978*Data taken from Martin […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 2
Jan. 2, 1964: THE ANDREW OLDHAM ORCHESTRA records the song ‘There Are But Five Rolling Stones’ (Mike Leander/Andrew Oldham) at Regent Sound Studios, London, with the Stones and Stu as backing group. […]
Keith Richards about the high society (1973): “Personally I just don’t want to…”
Keith about the high society (1973): “Personally I just don’t want to know about ’em. I mean, how they get in there and why they’re there in the first place, I don’t […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘A.B.C. TEASHOP’
A bakery next door to the Ealing Club, London, where Bill Wyman’s hair was first combed Stones-style. It was then he knew he belonged to the band!
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Dallas 1981 (rare footage)
Live footage from the Stones show at the Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Oct. 31 or Nov. 1 1981
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘STUCK OUT ALL ALONE’ (1968)
Also known as: ‘Hamburger to Go’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sounds Studios, London, England, May 13-18 1968 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:High pitched ooh-ooh vocals introduce this slow […]
HEY NEGRITA (1976)
Flash of gold in your ears, child/ Flash of gold in your eyes… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, Apr. 2 1975; Atlantic Studios, NYC, USA, Jan-Feb. 1976Guest musicians: Billy Preston […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 1
Jan. 1961: Bill Wyman makes his first public appearance, with the Cliftons. Later on, in August that year, while catching a performance by the Barron Knights, Bill decided he wanted to play […]
Mick Jagger, on the power of music (2008): “Music should elevate you. You can be…”
Mick Jagger, on the power of music (2008): “Music should elevate you. You can be raised, or left stranded. You can’t be raised all the time, in my experience. This might be […]
THE DAY CHARLIE WATTS DID THE PHOTO SHOOT FOR THE COVER OF THE ‘GET YER YA-YA’S OUT!’ ALBUM
June 7, 1970: Charlie does the photo shoot for the cover of the Stones’ next live album GET YER YA-YA’S OUT! Although the two photography sessions for the cover featuring Charlie and […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘All Down the Line’, MSG ’75
Rare footage of the Stones doing All Down the Line at the Madison Square Garden, NYC, June 1975
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘REELIN’ AND A ROCKIN’ ‘ (1964)
Written by: Chuck BerryRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, June 10-11 1964 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Another Chuck Berry song performed at a sedate, relaxed pace. The two […]
AROUND AND AROUND (1964)
But they kept on rocking/ Goin’ round and round… Written by: Chuck BerryRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, June 10-11 1964*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 31
Dec. 31, 1963: Drill Hall, Lincoln, England. This was the only time in history the Stones played on New Year’s Eve. Dec. 31, 1965: The Stones appear on ‘Ready Steady Go! The […]
Keith Richards on the Stones in 1966: “All we wanted was to catch up on everything we…”
Keith Richards on the Stones in 1966: “All we wanted was to catch up on everything we hadn’t been able to do. Although we made money we were still living in rented […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: Mick Jagger as ‘Billy the Kid’
April 15, 1972: It is reported that Mick has accepted the part of Billy The Kid in a film version of Michael McLure’s controversial stage play, The Beard based on an imaginary […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘Little Red Rooster’, Big Beat ’65, Australian TV
Jan. 29, 1965: The Stones appear at Australian TV show Big Beat ‘65, with Roy Orbison at host, performing 4 songs: Walking The Dog/ Heart Of Stone/ Little Red Rooster/ Around And […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BLUES No. 3’ (1967)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, July 7-22 1967Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (organ) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:This track was extensively worked upon but did […]
STUPID GIRL (1966)
It doesn’t matter if she dyes her hair/ Or the colour of the shoes she wears… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 6-9 1966*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 30
Dec. 30, 1963: Ken Colyer Jazz Club, Studio 51, London, England. On the same bill were Jimmy Powell and the Five Dimensions, which at the time featured a young Rod Stewart. The […]
Mick Jagger, on drugs: “Anyone taking heroin is thinking…”
Mick Jagger, on drugs: “Anyone taking heroin is thinking about taking heroin more than they’re thinking about anything else. That’s the general rule about most drugs.”
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘THROUGH THE PAST, DARKLY (BIG HITS VOL. 2)’ ALBUM COVER
The cover was an unusual octagonal shape, with the band pictures, full face with long hair. The shape was inspired by an M.C. Escher artwork called Verbum. Indeed Mick wrote to Escher […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘Music Scene’ promos TV 1969, Pt. 1
The Stones making promos for the TV program ‘Music Scene’ (US TV), June 13 1969, including Keith as an astronaut! Existing promos initially used to sell this show to ABC affiliates featured […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘CRUSHED PEARL’ (1985)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan.15-March 3/Apr.8-June 17 1985Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (piano)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
I’M GOING DOWN (1969)
Oh babe, what’s your fairy tale/ The good lord’s gonna ring your front door bell… Written by: Jagger/Richard/TaylorRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, June 5-July 3 1969; Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 29
Yes, it’s just another day with almost no Stone’s activity through the years, but a show in 1963… Dec. 29, 1963: Ealing Jazz Club, London (without Charlie)
Keith Richards about ‘not being’ a Rolling Stone (1988):”Well, I’ve always been a Rolling Stone…”
Keith Richards about ‘not being’ a Rolling Stone (1988):“Well, I’ve always been a Rolling Stone, from the start of… if you want to call it my professional career. And I never wanted […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘GREEN ICE’
1981 British film starring Ryan O’Neal and Omar Sharif where down on his luck engineer gets involved in an adventure with a mysterious woman and an emerald magnate, for which Bill Wyman […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘Heart of Stone’, Big Beat ’65, Australian TV
Jan. 29, 1965: The Stones appear at Australian TV show Big Beat ‘65, with Roy Orbison at host, performing 4 songs: Walking The Dog/ Heart Of Stone/ Little Red Rooster/ Around And […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘IT SHOULD BE YOU’ (version #1, 1963)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Regent IBC Studios, London, England, Nov. 20-21, Dec. 7 1963 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Another track recorded for the late George Bean, but he […]
LUXURY (1974)
Working on a Sunday in refinery/ Make a million for the Texans, twenty dollar me… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, Jan. 14-28 1974; Rolling Stones Mobile, Stargroves, Newbury, England, Apr. […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 28
Dec. 28, 1963: ‘All Night Rave’, Club Noreik, Tottenham, London, England Dec. 28, 1978: Rolling Stone magazine voted SOME GIRLS ‘Album of the Year.’ The cover was designed by Peter Corriston, featuring […]
Mick Jagger on doing business: “I’m not the businessman. I don’t…”
Mick Jagger on doing business: “I’m not the businessman. I don’t deal with the business at all. Not anymore. Occasionally, every four years or five years, they tell me I’ve run out […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: BYRON BERLINE
American fiddle player who guested on ‘Country Honk’ (from the LET IT BLEED album, 1969), and also on Bill Wyman’s first solo album MONKEY GRIP, released in 1974 (fiddle on ‘Pussy’ and […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: The Stones at the Kurhaus, Holland 1964
Rare footage of the Stones at the Kurhaus, Scheveningen, Netherlands, Aug. 8 1964
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘IT’S COLD DOWN THERE’ (1979)
Written by: Jagger/Richards Recorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 18-Feb. 12 1979 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012: A repetitive reggae calypso beat played on guitar and […]
LOOK WHAT YOU’VE DONE (1964)
A broken heart/ A worried mind/ Because of you, baby/ Dying all the time… Written by: McKinley MorganfieldRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, June 10-11 1964*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 27
*Woops, there’s no Stones’ band activity on this day through the band’s history, but a show in 1963. To be updated some time with a few solo facts. Dec. 27, 1963: Town […]
Keith Richards, on being stylish: “You don’t find…”
Keith Richards, on being stylish: “You don’t find a style. A style finds you.”
A BIT OF HISTORY: JIMMY REED
One of Mick and Brian’s blues idols. Anytime Brian became bored playing guitar, he went on to play the harmonica Reed-style. The Stones covered Reed enough throughout their career. More recently, Ronnie […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘Walking the Dog’, Big Beat ’65, Australian TV
Jan. 29, 1965: The Stones appear at Australian TV show Big Beat ‘65, with Roy Orbison as host, performing 4 songs: Walking The Dog/ Heart Of Stone/ Little Red Rooster/ Around And […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘HAD IT WITH YOU’ (alternate take, 1985)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne Billancourt, Paris, France, Apr. 5-June 17 1985*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
LIKE A ROLLING STONE (live 1995)
You used to ride on chrome horse with your diplomat/ Who carried on his shoulder a Siamese cat… Written by: Bob DylanRecorded: Live at Brixton Academy, London, England, July 19 1995*Data taken […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 26
Dec. 26, 1962: Piccadilly Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill and Charlie; with Ricky Fenson on bass and Carlo Little on drums Dec. 26, 1963: Selby’s Restaurant, London, England Dec. 26, 1963: […]
Keith Richards, on life: “To me, life is a wild animal…”
Keith, on life: “To me, life is a wild animal. You hope to deal with it when it leaps at you.”
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘MORE FAST NUMBERS’
Original working title of the SOME GIRLS album. At the time it was also rumoured the album could be titles DON’T STEAL MY GIRLFRIEND.
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘THE LAST TIME’ (Shindig! 1965)
Shindig! (US TV) May 20, 1965
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘TOPS’ (alt. take, 1972)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Dynamic Sounds Studios, Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 1972; Village Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA, Jan. 13-15 1973Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano) *Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
BREAK THE SPELL (1989)
And the whole world lies sleeping/ There’s a gypsy all dressed in white… Also known as: CALL GIRL BLUESWritten by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Air Studios, Montserrat, March 29-Apr. 1989; Olympic Sound Studios, May 15-June […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 25
*There’s no Stones’ activity on this day through the years. Dec. 25, 2006: R&B legend James Brown dies on Christmas Day 2006 at age 73 from congestive heart failure, which led to […]
Charlie Watts on The Rolling Stones then and now (2000):”We tour very well now…”
Charlie Watts on The Rolling Stones then and now (2000):“We tour very well now – first class and Rolls-Royces, and that’s the only way to do it. Those first years were valuable […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘THE ROLLING STONES GATHER MOSS’
Pathe News newsreel covering a show by the band during their 1964 UK Tour. The filming was shot in Kingston-upon-Hull, England, on Sept. 21 that year. It also includes some shots of […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: STAR STAR (Brussels 1976, Super 8 footage)
Forest National, Brussels, Belgium, May 6 1976Original Super 8 footage
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘COSMIC CHRISTMAS’ (1967)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Aug. 5 1967 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:At the end of Sing This Al Together (See What Happens) there […]
CAN’T BE SEEN (1989)
They set us up so they can shoot us down/ Put us six feet underground/ It’s just too deep for me, baby… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Air Studios, Montserrat, March 29-Apr. 1989; Olympic […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 24
*Very little Stones’ activity on this day through the years. Merry rockin’ Christmas to you and your loved ones! Dec. 24, 1963: ‘X-mas Eve Dance’, Town Hall, Leek, England
Mick Jagger, about being onstage (several quotes from 1994-1995)
Mick Jagger, about being onstage (several quotes from 1994-1995):“My energy’s usually pretty good (just before I go onstage). Sometimes I think, Oh, Jesus, do I really have to go on now? You […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: MARQUEE CLUB
London club on Wardour Street, Soho, which used to be run by Jack Berry. At the time the Marquee organization was responsible for the National Jazz and Blues Federation Festival, which evolved […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Blue & Lonesome gets the Best Traditional Blues Album Award 2018
Jan. 28, 2018: The Stones’ Blue & Lonesome album gets the Best Traditional Blues Album Award at the 60th Grammy Awards ceremony, in New York City
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘ALL THE WAY DOWN’ (alt. take, 1982)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne Billancourt, Paris, France, Nov. 11 1982*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
DANGEROUS BEAUTY (2005)
Who you got there in that hood, you look so fancy in those photographs… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Studio France, West Indies, Nov- 2004; Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles, USA, March 7-9 and […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 23
*Another day of low Stones’ activity in the band’s history Dec. 23, 1966: Release of Glyn Johns’ 7″ single LADY JANE / YOU SHALL BE GONE TOMORROW HUGE, with Brian as guest […]
Mick Jagger on ‘Aftermath’ (1966): “Instead of the album title we suggested…”
Mick Jagger on ‘Aftermath’ (1966): “Instead of the album title we suggested, ‘Could You Walk on The Water?’, they took a look at the photos we did in that reservoir in California […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: SPANISH EDITION OF ‘STICKY FINGERS’
Given Franco’s regime in Spain at the time, the original Spanish version of STICKY FINGERS, instead of the original album art, which focused on a male model’s crotch, censorship in the country […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Ronnie Wood ‘JEALOUS GUY’ (John Lennon Night tribute, TV 2000)
Ronnie and Jesse Wood performing JEALOUS GUY on Channel 4’s “John Lennon Night” (tribute to John Lennon’s 60th birthday special, with Jools Holland), Sept. 22 2000
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘ALL MIXED UP’ (1982)
Written by: (Traditional) Recorded: Nov. 11-Dec. 16 1982, EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Continuing with the blues theme, this traditional song was […]
ONE MORE TRY (1965)
Sit down shut up don’t dare to cry/ Things will get better if you really try… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, May 12-13 1965*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 22
*Probably the day with least activity through the years in Rolling Stones history Dec. 22, 1962: Sandover Hall, Richmond, England (2 shows), with Ricky Fenson on bass and maybe Steve Harris on […]
Charlie Watts, on the band carrying on: “I love playing the drums, and…”
Charlie, on the band carrying on: “I love playing the drums, and I love playing with Mick, Keith and Ronnie. I don’t know about the rest of it. It wouldn’t bother me […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: JIM PRICE
JIM PRICEAmerican horn player who caught the attention of the Stones when he and Bobby Keys came to England to join Eric Clapton in a band which never materialized. Price toured with […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Don Webster interviews Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts, 1964
Cleveland News 5’s Don Webster and Jimmy O’Neill interview Mick and Charlie on ‘Upbeat’, US TV, 1964
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘SO YOUNG’ (early version, 1977)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne Billancourt, Paris, France, Oct.10-Nov. 29 and Dec. 6-15 1977*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
UNDER MY THUMB (1966)
Under my thumb/ The girl who once pushed me around… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 6-9 1966*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 21
Dec. 21, 1962: Red Lion Pub, Sutton, England (without Bill and Charlie, with Colin Golding on bass) Dec. 21, 1963: Kayser Bondor Ballroom, Baldock, England Dec. 21, 1964: Charlie publishes his ODE […]
Keith Richards on going back to the blues (1968): “Around 1966 or so…”
Keith Richards on going back to the blues (1968):“Around 1966 or so, after 3 or 4 years of constantly being on the road, rocking the Rolling Stones, I took a little time […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘ROLLIN’ STONE’ by Muddy Waters
Original Muddy Waters song from which the Stones took their name from (as well as Rolling Stone magazine) Muddy recorded the song in 1950. According to the Encyclopedia of the Blues book, […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards remembers being punched by Chuck Berry
Keith remembers being punched by Chuck Berry, The Tonight Show, Sept. 9 2014
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘I DON’T KNOW THE REASON WHY’ (1969)
Also known as: ‘Hillside Blues’Written by: Jagger/Richard/TaylorRecorded: Elektra Studios, Hollywood and Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, USA, Oct.18-Nov. 2 1969Guest musicians: Bobby Keys (saxophone)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE […]
NEW FACES (1994)
Well, well who is under his spell/ Is paying the devil his due… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland, Nov. 3-Dec. 10 1993; Ronnie Wood’s Sandymount Studios, Kildare, Island, July […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 20
Dec. 20, 1963: Lido Ballroom, Winchester, England Dec. 20, 1969: The Stones went to No.1 on the UK album chart with the LET IT BLEED album Dec. 20, 1971: Release of the […]
Keith Richards on the Stones (1993):”It’s kind of like an adventure…”
Keith Richards on the Stones (1993):“It’s kind of like an adventure, the Stones. You can’t give up now. Once you’re in, you take it to the end. If you got off the […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘THE ROLLING STONES MONTHLY BOOK’
Between 1964 and 1966, the Stones issued THE ROLLING STONES BOOK (also known as “The Rolling Stones Monthly Book”), the equivalent of the Beatles’ ‘The Beatles Monthly Book’, as well produced by […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards and The X-Pensive Winos, International Rock Awards 1989
May 31, 1989: The Armory, NYC, USA. Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos perform on at the International Rock Awards ceremony, where he receives a Living Legend Award. Keith gets the Living […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘APARTMENT NO. 9’ (Keith Richards solo, 1977)
Written by: Johnny Paycheck/Bobby AustinRecorded: Sounds Interchange Recording Studios, Toronto, Canada, while Keith waited for his court sentence, March 12-13 1977Keith (vocals, guitar, backing vocals, piano)/ Stu (piano)
MIXED EMOTIONS (1989)
So button your lip/ And button your coat/ Let’s go out dancing/ Let’s rock’n’roll… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Air Studios, Montserrat, March 29-April 1989; Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, May 15-June 29 1989Guest […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 19
Dec. 19, 1969: Mick is fined £200 plus 50 guineas costs at Marlborough Magistrates Court for illegal possession of cannabis.Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2004/feb/23/arts.freedomofinformation Dec. 19, 1975: Ronnie formally joins the Stones after Rod […]
Keith, about being Keith Richards (2008): “I mean, I got me dogs, me kids. I go out…”
Keith, about being Keith Richards (2008): “I mean, I got me dogs, me kids. I go out and garden occasionally, depending on the time of year. Everybody lives, man. It’s the same […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘BACK, BEHIND AND IN FRONT’ MOVIE, 1966
BACK, BEHIND AND IN FRONTIn early 1966, fan magazines, and some media as well, were reporting that the Stones were about to follow the footsteps of the Beatles and the Herman’s Hermits […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards complete interview on The Old Grey Whistle Test (1974)
Keith Richards talks with Bob Harris on the Old Grey Whistle Test (BBC 2, UK TV, Oct. 1 1974), a few days before the release of the Stones’ IT’S ONLY ROCK’N’ROLL album.
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘KEY TO THE HIGHWAY’ (1964)
Written by: Charlie Segar/Big Bill BroonzyRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, Nov. 8 1964 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:The band played a short second United States nine-date tour […]
