Mick Jagger about the ‘Love You Live’ album (1977):“A lot of alien journalists have said to me, ‘Oh, you just did this live album ’cause it’s the last album in your contract’ […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger about the ‘Love You Live’ album (1977)
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: 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: ‘MEMORY MOTEL’ + band interviews (from Stones Tour ’94: Final Rehearsal) TV 1994
Mick, Keith and Ronnie interviews + MEMORY MOTEL rehearsal (from ‘Stones Tour ’94: Final Rehearsal’, hosted by Dan Aykroyd, VH-1, July 31 1994)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘NOT THE WAY TO GO’ (1978)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI-Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan. 5-March 2 1978 ; RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Aug. 1978Guest musicians: Ian McLagan (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘I JUST WANT TO MAKE LOVE TO YOU’ (1964)
I don’t want ’cause I’m sad and blue/ I just want to make love to you, baby… Written by: DixonRecorded: Regent Sound Studios, London, England, Feb. 24-25 1964*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: The Rolling Stones at the Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles 2015
May 20, 2015: Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, USA (surprise warm-up concert performing the whole of Sticky Fingers, the first time in their career the Stones play an entire album live)Start Me […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 20
May 20, 1964: Caird Hall, Dundee, Scotland (2 shows) May 20, 1986: Release of the ONE HIT TO THE BODY / FIGHT 7″ and 12″ singles (CBS A 7160 and CBS 44-05388) […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES – Keith Richards on going back to America (1971)
Keith Richards on going back to America in 1969:“America was a real fantasy land. It was still Walt Disney and hamburger dates and when you came back in 1969 it wasn´t any […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “We’ve put a keyboard on every new track” (1966)
*Beat Instrumental magazine, England, Apr. 1 1966
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘It’s All Over Now’ + rare footage, Dortmund 1967
March 31, 1967: Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, West Germany – ‘It’s All Over Now’ + rare footage
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘CRAZY MAMA’ (alt. take, 1975)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Rotterdam, Holland, Jan.22-Feb. 9, 1975Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘KEEP UP BLUES’ (2011)
I’ve got a new apartment, the view’s sublime/ Sit on my sofa and let’s pass some time… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Oct. 10 1977-March 2 1978. Overdubs […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: MISS YOU/FAR AWAY EYES released 44 years ago
May 19, 1978: Release of the MISS YOU / FAR AWAY EYES 7″ and 12 singles (Rolling Stones Records EMI 2802 and 12 EMI 2802, pink vinyl) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 19
May 19, 1963: 2 shows: Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London, and Crawdaddy Club, Station Hotel, Richmond, England May 19, 1964: Capitol Cinema, Aberdeen, Scotland (2 shows) In their first appearance in Aberdeen, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on the Dirty Work album (1985): “I wanted to put out…”
Keith Richards on the Dirty Work album (1985):“I wanted to put out a real Stones album, which we always manage to do in odd periods. This was a real concentrated effort. We […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: 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: Mick Jagger complete interview on ‘Larry King Live’ (2010)
Mick Jagger is interviewed on U.S. TV’s Larry King Live, May 18 2010KING: The Rolling Stones’ seminal album, “Exile on Main Street,” was reissued last week. I sat down with Mick Jagger […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘SWEET VIRGINIA’ (early take, 1970)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, June 16-30 and July 14-27 1970
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘INFAMY’ (2005)
Oh why have you got it in for me/ Things they are not what they seem… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Studio France, West Indies, Nov. 2004; Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles, USA, March […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: The Rolling Stones in Stafford 1976
May 18, 1976: New Bingley Hall, Stafford, EnglandSETLIST: Honky Tonk Women/If You Can’t Rock Me-Get Off Of My Cloud/Hand Of Fate/Hey Negrita/Ain’t Too Proud To Beg/Fool To Cry/Hot Stuff/Star Star/You Gotta Move/You […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 18
May 18, 1964: Chantinghall Hotel, Hamilton, Scotland (first mini-tour of Scotland) May 18, 1976: New Bingley Hall, Stafford, EnglandHonky Tonk Women/If You Can’t Rock Me-Get Off Of My Cloud/Hand Of Fate/Hey Negrita/Ain’t […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts on the Stones’ early shows at the Crawdaddy
Charlie Watts on the Stones’ early shows at the Crawdaddy:“At Richmond we became sort of a cult, in a way. Not because of us, it just happens… There were so many people, […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Jagger…Backstage” (1975)
*Hit Parader magazine, USA, March 1 1975
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: 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: IT’S ONLY ROCK N’ROLL + Ronnie Wood interview (from Stones Tour ’94: Final Rehearsal) TV 1994
IT’S ONLY ROCK N’ROLL rehearsal + Ronnie interview (from ‘Stones Tour ’94: Final Rehearsal’, hosted by Dan Aykroyd, VH-1, July 31 1994)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘HEY NEGRITA’ (long version, 1975)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, March 19-Apr. 5 1975Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘RIP THIS JOINT’ (1972)
Ying yang, you’re my thing/ Oh, now, baby, won’t you hear me sing… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Nellcote, France, Jun.-Nov. 1971; Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, USA, Dec. 1971-March 1972; […]
FLASHBACK: The Rolling Stones in Dublin 2018 (first show of the No Filter European Tour) 40 GREAT PHOTOS
May 17, 2018: Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland (first show of the 2018 No Filter European Tour)Sympathy For The Devil/Tumbling Dice/ Paint It Black/Just Your Fool/Ride’em On Down/Neighbours/Wild Horses/You Can’t Always Get What […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 17
May 17, 1963: Wooden Bridge Hotel, Guildford, England May 17, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Folkestone, England (2 shows) May 17, 1965: Community Concourse, Convention Hall, San Diego, CA, USA May 17, 1975: While […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger about high-society (1991): “I don’t think you should make…”
Mick Jagger about high-society (1991):“I don’t think you should make too much of all that high-society thing. England’s a very small place. I don’t think you could avoid seeing different kinds of […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “The Rolling Stones – Genuine R & B!”
*Record Mirror, England, May 11 1963
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘AN ANTHOLOGY OF BRITISH BLUES VOL.1 & 2’
1968 Immediate Records (Andrew Oldham’s record label) compilation LPs featuring Mick on harmonica and Bill on bass on 3 songs: “Snake Drive” “Tribute to Elmore” and “West Coast Idea”. The other musicians […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: The Stones attending the ‘Dirty Work’ sessions, Paris 1985
Rare footage of the Stones attending the ‘Dirty Work’ sessions at Pathé-Marconi studios, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, January-July 1985, and more
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘HEAVEN’ (alt. take, 1980)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Unlocated railway warehouse with the Mobile Recording Unit, Paris, France, Oct. 11-Nov. 25 1980
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘IT WON’T TAKE LONG’ (2005)
And it won’t take long to forgive ya/ But it’s hard to forget/ ‘Cause it seems like it’s yesterday/ The day that we first met… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Studio France, West Indies, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 16
May 16, 1964: Regal Theatre, Edmonton, London (2 shows) May 16, 1965: Arena, Long Beach, CA, USA May 16, 1966: Mick and Andrew Oldham visit Beach Boy Bruce Johnston at his hotel […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger about the Stones ‘not being that good’ (1976)
Mick Jagger about the Stones ‘not being that good’ (1976):“People overestimate the Rolling Stones. I don’t think the Stones areas good as people think. Obviously I think the Stones are a very […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: Valentine Pop Special ’67
*Valentine Pop magazine, USA 1967
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: JAMES BROWN
American ’60s R&B/soul/funk superstar (and beyond), it’s a fact the Godfather of Soul influenced Mick’s stage movements. Brown preceded the Stones in the taping of the T.A.M.I. Show in 1964. Although he […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: DIRTY WORK promo interviews 1986
Some DIRTY WORK promo interviews with Mick, Ronnie, Bill and Keith
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘PARACHUTE WOMAN’ (demo version, 1968)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sounds Studios, London, England, March 17-Apr. 3 1968
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘I’M FREE’ (1965)
So love me, hold me, love me, hold me/ Cause I’m free any old time to get what I want… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, July 2-12, Sept. 6-7 1965Guest […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 15
May 15, 1963: Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, England May 15, 1964: Trentham Gardens, Stoke-on-Trent, England (2 shows) May 15, 1965: Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, CA, USARead more: https://www.dailybulletin.com/2020/05/14/rolling-stones-3rd-san-bernardino-concert-had-byrds-as-opening-act/ May 15, 1965: Hollywood […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on making the December’s Children and Aftermath albums
Keith Richards on making the December’s Children and Aftermath albums:“I learned a lot from albums like December’s Children and Aftermath. I did all the parts on half the album that Brian normally […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “STONES AMERICAN DIARY” (1975)
*Rock Scene magazine, USA, November 1975
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: 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: Mick Jagger on Friday Night Videos 1984
Mick on ‘Friday Night Videos’ (NBC, US TV), Feb. 1984. Originally filmed in January that year.
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘DANCE Pt. 1’ (take #1, 1979)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jun. 21-Oct. 19 1979
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘JUST YOUR FOOL’ (2016)
You must be tryin’ to drive me crazy/ Treat me the way you do/ I asked you please have mercy baby/ Let me be happy too… Written by: Buddy JohnsonRecorded: British Grove […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES IN LEICESTER 1976 (22 photos)
May 14, 1976: Granby Hall, Leicester, England
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 14
May 14, 1964: St. George’s Hall, Bradford, England (2 shows) May 14, 1965: New Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA, USA May 14, 1976: Granby Hall, Leicester, England May 14, 2010: Release of […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about the Beatles touring, or not (1969)
Keith Richards about the Beatles performing, or not (1969):“I think it’s impossible for them to do a tour. Mick has said it before, but it’s worth repeating . . . the Beatles […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: JAZZ NEWS AD 1962
On April 7, 1962, Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys (including a very young Mick Jagger and a very young Keith Richard) travel to the Ealing Club to see Alexis Korner’s […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos ‘CRAZY MIXED UP WORLD’ East Rutherford 1988
Rare! Keith and the Winos perform Little Walter’s CRAZY MIXED UP WORLD at Meadowlands Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, Dec. 17 1988
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BROKEN HEAD BLUES’ (1977)
*Early version of BLACK LIMOUSINEWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI Pathé-Marconi Studios, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, Oct. 10-Dec. 26 1977 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Black Limousine is actually a Jagger/Richard song […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘LET ME DOWN SLOW’ (2005)
There’s a swish in your step/ There’s a gleam in your eye… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Studio France, West Indies, Nov- 2004; Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles, USA, March 7-9 and June 6-28 […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 13
May 13, 1964: City Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England (2 shows) May 13, 1966: Release of the PAINT IT BLACK / LONG LONG WHILE 7″ single in the UK (Decca F 12395) May 13, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on the Stones’ early ambitions: “Unfortunately Brian had this insane…”
Mick Jagger on the Stones’ early ambitions:“Unfortunately Brian had this insane drive to be famous. And he had all this ambition that Keith and I didn’t have. Brian also had this obsession […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Nothing Lasts Forever” (1980)
*Rolling Stone magazine, USA, Aug. 21 1980
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: MAY 12 1971: MICK JAGGER MARRIES BIANCA
On May 12 1971, Mick married Nicaraguan-born social and human rights advocate and former actress Bianca Rosa Pérez Moreno de Macías at St. Anne’s Church, in St. Tropez, France. The Roman Catholic […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: JERRY LEE LEWIS and KEITH RICHARDS ‘Your Cheatin’ Heart’ US TV 1983
A killer performance! Keith joins Jerry Lee Lewis on Hank Williams’ ‘Your Cheatin’ Heart’ (Salute!, US TV, July 16 1983)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘2,000 LIGHT YEARS FROM HOME’ (instr. demo, 1967)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Feb. 9-24 1967
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘I GOTTA GO’ (2016)
I ain’t seen my baby/ And the evening sun goin’ down… Written by: Marion Walter JacobsRecorded: British Grove Studios, London, England, Dec. 11, 14–15 2015Guest musicians: Darryl Jones (bass), Chuck Leavell (piano), […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: NME POLLWINNERS CONCERT 1968 (Brian Jones’ last live performance, 22 photos)
On May 12 1968, the Stones were part of the ‘NME Pollwinners Concert’ at the Empire Pool, in Wembley, England (Brian’s last live performance) Other performers included Dusty Springfield, Status Quo, The […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 12
May 12, 1963: 2 shows: Studio 51, Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London and Crawdaddy Club, Station Hotel, Richmond, England May 12, 1968: ‘NME Pollwinners Concert’, Empire Pool, Wembley, England (Brian’s last live […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on interacting with Ronnie Wood onstage (1983): “If he drops a cigarette I’ll…”
Keith Richards on interacting with Ronnie Wood onstage (1983)“If he drops a cigarette I’ll play his bit, and we’ll realize later that I’ve covered for him or he’s covered for me. And […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘CHILD OF THE MOON’ video (1968)
On May 11 1968, the Stones filmed a promotional film clip for Child of the Moon in the Surrey countryside, directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, and then a second one for Jumpin’ Jack […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: KEITH RICHARDS ‘Stripped’ interview 1995
Keith Richards ‘Stripped’ interview, TV, late 1995
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘DON’T WANT NO WOMAN’ (Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys, 1962)
Written by: Don RobeyRecorded: (unknown place)As recorded by Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys (embryonic Rolling Stones)*Data taken Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘HONEST I DO’ (1964)
Please tell me you love me/ Stop driving me mad… Written by: ReedRecorded: Regent IBC Studios, London, England, Jan. 29-Feb. 1964*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN LAS VEGAS 2013
May 11, 2013: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV, USAGet Off Of My Cloud/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Paint It Black/Gimme Shelter/You Got Me Rocking/Beast Of Burden/Emotional Rescue/All Down The Line/Doom And Gloom/One […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 11
May 11, 1964: Winter Gardens, Bournemouth, England (2 shows) May 11, 1967: Mick Jagger joins the Beatles on their recording of ‘Baby You’re a Rich Man’ at Olympic Sound Studios in London. […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Ronnie Wood on Keith Richards’ role in the band
Ronnie Wood on Keith Richards’ role in the band:“In other bands they follow the drummer. The Stones follow Keith, and they always have.”
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘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: KEITH RICHARDS & THE X-PENSIVE WINOS Rolling On, MTV special 1988
MTV special aired on Oct. 26 1988, featuring Keith interview by Kurt Loder, footage from the shooting of the ‘Take It So Hard’ video, Waddy Wachtel and Ivan Neville interviews, footage from […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘YOU BETTER STOP THAT’ (1982)
Also known as: STOP THATWritten by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Dec. 1-19 1982
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘FIGHT’ (1986)
What I want is power, more power/ What I need is an innocent life… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Apr. 8-June 17 1985; RPM Studios, NYC, USA, July 16-Aug. […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: PRESS CONFERENCE AT JULLIARD SCHOOL OF MUSIC, MAY 10 2005
May 10, 2005: The Stones perform three songs (Start Me Up, Oh No Not You Again and Brown Sugar) at the Julliard School of Music in New York City and then hold […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 10
May 10, 1963: The Stones record Chuck Berry’s song ‘Come On’ at Olympic Studios, London, which would later become their first release, issued by Decca Records on June 7 1963. Produced by […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on the differences in playing with Taylor, Jones and Wood (1983)
Keith Richards on the differences in playing with Taylor, Jones and Wood (1983)“It was much harder to get a Rolling Stones sound with Mick Taylor. It was much more lead and rhythm, […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “The Bo Diddley Sound” (1964)
*Record Mirror, England, Apr. 4 1964
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: The Rolling Stones’ Tongue logo
*Extracted with permission from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012As long ago as April 1969, Andy Warhol was asked by Jagger to help design the next album cover and […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger interview (The Tube, TV 1983)
Mick interview with Jools Holland for ‘The Tube’ (Channel 4, UK TV), Oct. 1983
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘LEATHER JACKET’ (1970)
Written by: Mick TaylorRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, June 16-July 27 1970Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:An instrumental track. Vocals may have been […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DON’T BE A STRANGER’ (2011)
Have a glass while I light the fire/ You still have those hungry eyes… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan.5-March 2 1978. Overdubs by Mick at Le Fork […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 9
May 9, 1964: Savoy Ballroom, Catford, London, England May 9, 1965: McCormick Place, Arie Crown Theater, Chicago, IL, USA May 9, 1973: Mick adds $150,000 of his own money to the $350,000 […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger about the Stones’ 1975 tour: “On that tour I really didn’t like…”
Mick Jagger about the Stones’ 1975 tour:“On that tour I really didn’t like the costumes that much. I wasn´t really happy with the way I looked. I would have liked to have […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Ron Wood – The Rolling Face Solos Again On ‘Now Look’ ” (1975)
*Circus magazine, USA, Sept. 2 1975
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: SEARS POINT RACEWAY
Original site planned for the Altamont concert, located north of San Francisco. Sears Point asked for thousands of dollars in escrow against damages, and their parent company, Filmways Corporation, demanded film distribution […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ROCKS OFF rehearsal + Mick Jagger interview (‘Stones Tour ’94 Final Rehearsal’, US TV ’94)
ROCKS OFF rehearsal + Mick interview (from ‘Stones Tour ’94: Final Rehearsal’, hosted by Dan Aykroyd, VH-1, July 31 1994)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ’19th NERVOUS BREAKDOWN’ (alt. take, 1965)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA, Dec. 8-10 1965*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DON’T WANNA GO HOME’ (2005)
I don’t want to read a book, I don’t want to watch TV/ All this violent chatter’s just got me bored… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Los Angeles, USA, June […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN SAN JOSE 2013
May 8, 2013: HP Pavilion, San Jose, CA, USAGet Off Of My Cloud/It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll/Paint It Black/It’s All Over Now/Gimme Shelter/No Expectations/Let It Bleed/Emotional Rescue/Bitch/One More Shot/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/Before […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 8
May 8, 1963: Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, England May 8, 1964: Town Hall, Hove, England May 8, 1965: Coliseum, Jacksonville, FL, USA May 8, 1995: Release of FINIS TASBY’s CD ‘People Don’t […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on the last night of the Stones’ 1975 tour: “I’ve had two showers and…”
Keith Richards on the last night of the Stones’ 1975 tour:“I’ve had two showers and one bath since the start of the tour and I still smell sweeter than Jagger.”
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: Brian Jones “Superstone!!!” (1967)
Article from Disc & Music Echo, England, Jan. 21 1967
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: MICK JAGGER FINED IN 1964
On November 27 1964, Mick was fined £16 for driving offences by a court in Tettenhall, Staffs. At the time, his solicitor told the court: “The Duke of Marlborough had longer hair […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Bill Wyman interview, Jools Holland 2000
Bill Wyman interview (Later with Jools Holland, UK TV, May 2 2000)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘JAH IS NOT DEAD’ (1979)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 18-Feb. 12 1979Guest musicians: Max Romeo (vocals), Boz Scaggs (backing vocals, guitar) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Jah Is […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY TO LOVE’ (1964)
When the sun goes down/ Ain’t nobody else around… Written by: Russell/Burke/WexlerRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Nov. 2-3 1964*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 7
May 7, 1964: Savoy Ballroom, Southsea, England May 7, 1965: Legion Field Stadium, Birmingham, AL, USA May 7, 1966: Release of the PAINT IT BLACK / STUPID GIRL 7″ single in the […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts on playing with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards (1997): “I’m lucky to have…”
Charlie Watts on playing with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards (1997):“I’m lucky to have been with Mick and Keith. There’s a magic about them that people like. They always argue, but they […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: J. GEILS BAND
“The bad boys from Boston”, and America’s all-time party rockers, who opened for the Stones on some dates of their 1981 U.S. tour and on their 1982 European tour. Later on, in […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: YOU GOT ME ROCKING ‘Stones Tour ’94: Final Rehearsal’ US TV 1994
YOU GOT ME ROCKING rehearsal (from ‘Stones Tour ’94: Final Rehearsal’, hosted by Dan Aykroyd, VH-1, July 31 1994)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘FOOL TO CRY’ (alt. take, 1974)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, Dec. 5-19 1974Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano), Wayne Perkins (guitar)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘HOLD BACK’ (1986)
Don’t matter if you ain’t so good looking/ If you ain’t sharp as a blade… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: RPM Studios, NYC, USA, July 16-Aug. 17 & Sept. 10-Oct. 15 1985; Right Track […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: The Rolling Stones in Brussels 1976
Forest National, Brussels, Belgium, May 6 1976SETLIST: Honky Tonk Women/If You Can’t Rock Me-Get Off Of My Cloud/Hand Of Fate/Hey Negrita/Ain’t Too Proud To Beg/Fool To Cry/Hot Stuff/Star Star/You Gotta Move/You Can’t […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 6
May 6, 1965: Jack Russell Stadium, Clearwater, FL, USA May 6, 1965: In their Clearwater, Florida hotel room, Mick and Keith work out the opening guitar riff of ‘(I Can’t Get No) […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on Brian Jones going to court (1968): “It didn’t hit me for months because…”
Keith Richards on Brian Jones going to court (1968):“It didn’t hit me for months because I hadn’t seen him a lot. The only time we’d seen him was down at the courthouse, […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘COTCHFORD FARM’
COTCHFORD FARMA farm in the southwest of the village of Hartfield, East Sussex, fifty miles southeast of London, which Brian Jones bought for £31,500 in November 1968. The building was bought as […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger ‘DON’T TEAR ME UP’ SNL rehearsals 1993
Mick Jagger DON’T TEAR ME UP (Saturday Night Live rehearsals, NYC, Feb. 4 1993)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BROWN SUGAR’ (early vocal mix, 1969)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, Florence, AL, USA, Dec. 3 1969*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘HATE TO SEE YOU GO’ (2016)
The way you left me/ You just don’t know/ Heard some bad talk/ Somethin’ that you said… Written by: Marion Walter JacobsRecorded: British Grove Studios, London, England, Dec. 11, 14–15 2015Guest musicians: […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 5
May 5, 1963: Studio 51, Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London, England May 5, 2002: Release of BILL WYMAN’S RHYTHM KINGS’ CD ‘Bootleg Kings – Travlin’ Band’ May 5, 2004: Keith joins Willie […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards and Mick Jagger on ‘Under My Thumb’ and songs putting girls down
Keith Richards and Mick Jagger on ‘Under My Thumb’ and songs putting girls down:Keith: “Songs like Under My Thumb and Stupid Girl were all a spin-off from our environment… hotels, and too […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Keith Richard’s New Home” (1966)
*New Musical Express, England, May 13 196
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘HOT STUFF’, Palais Royale rehearsals Toronto 2002
HOT STUFF, Palais Royale rehearsals, Toronto, Aug. 16 2002
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘JIVING SISTER FANNY’ (alt. take, 1969)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, June 5-July 3 1969Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano)
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘FOLLOWING THE RIVER’ (2010)
My cards are on the table/ But the drinks have all run out… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Nellcote, France, Jun. 7-Dec. 19 1971; Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, USA, Jan. […]
MAY 4 1963: THE ROLLING STONES’ FIRST OFFICIAL PHOTO SHOOT
May 4, 1963 marks the day of the Stones’ first official photo shoot, which took place at Chelsea district, London, by celebrity photographer Philip Townsend. Five bad boys in the making, some […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 4
May 4, 1963: ‘Battersea Funfair’, Pleasure Gardens, Battersea Park, London May 4, 1963: Today marks the day of the Stones’ first official photo shoot, which took place at Chelsea district, London, by […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on making a solo album (1975): “I’m not interested in solo albums…”
Keith Richards on making a solo album (1975):“I’m not interested in solo albums. All these bands splintering up for individual members to record their own stuff seems pointless. First you come up […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘BIG HITS (HIGH TIDE AND GREEN GRASS)’
U.S. VERSIONReleased: March 28 1966Record label: London NP-1Produced by: Andrew Loog OldhamSIDE A: 1. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction/ 2. The Last Time/ 3. As Tears Go By/ 4. Time Is On […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: 50 Years TV report Sky News UK TV 2012
Rolling Stones 50 Years TV report. Interviews with Mick and Keith by Lucy Cotter at Somerset House, London (Sky News, UK TV, July 11 2012)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘DOWN IN THE HOLE’ (early take, 1979)
Also known as: STUCK IN THE COLDWritten by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jun. 21-Oct. 19 1979*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘HIGHWIRE’ (1991)
Get up, stand up, who’s gonna pay/ I wanna talk to the boss right away… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Hit Factory Studio, London, England, Jan. 7-18 1991Guest musicians: Bernard Fowler (backing vocals)*Data taken […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: VOODOO LOUNGE TOUR PRESS CONFERENCE 1994
May 3, 1994: The Stones arrive by presidential yacht (the “Honey Fitz”) to Pier 60 in New York City for their press conference announcing their 1994-1995 Voodoo Lounge World Tour, also announcing […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 3
May 3, 1963: Star And Garter Pub, Ricky Tick Club, Windsor, England May 3, 1964: Palace Theatre, Manchester, England May 3, 1965: While walking around in New York City, Mick, Keith and […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger about the Stones not having a permanent home (1973)
Mick Jagger about the Stones not having a permanent home (1973):“Charlie will stay in the South of France all the time. I just don’t. Even two weeks in one place gets to […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: KEITH RICHARDS AND RONNIE WOOD ARRESTED IN FORDYCE, 1975
Back in 1975 the Rolling Stones played a July 4th concert to a crowd of 50,000 in Memphis. The morning of the fifth, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, bodyguard Jim Callaghan and a […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: TV report 1975 + H. T. Women at the MSG
TV report plus footage of the Stones doing Honky Tonk Women at the Madison Square Garden, NYC, June 1975
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘ENGLISH ROSE’ (1975)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Rotterdam, Holland, Jan. 22-Feb. 9 197 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:A slow song with an unidentified guitar player other than Keith […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘HIGH AND DRY’ (1966)
Anything I wished for I only had to ask her/ I think she found out it was money I was after… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 6-9 1966*Data taken […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 2
May 2, 1964: Spa Royal Hall, Bridlington, England May 2, 1964: The Stones self-titled first album starts a 12-week run at No.1 on the UK charts. The Rolling Stones’ spent a total […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about the Some Girls album: “It’s another one of those impossible thing…”
Keith Richards about the Some Girls album:“It’s another one of those impossible things to put your finger on because it was a great studio, first time that we’d worked with Kimsey, who […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “On the eve of the ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ release Mick Jagger says…” (1968)
*New Musical Express, England, May 25 1968
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: The day Mick and Bianca Jagger took part of a march in Paris to support political activist Angela Davis
On May 1 1972, Mick and Bianca Jagger took part of a march in Paris in support of political activist Angela Davis, along with actress Nathalie Delon and Marc Poret. Eventually Mick […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Pop Scene report, German TV 1976
Pop Scene report, German TV 1976
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘FAR AWAY EYES’ (early take, 1977)
Also known as: TRUCKDRIVER BLUESWritten by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Oct. 10-Dec. 1977*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘FANCY MAN BLUES’ (1989)
I love to dance with my baby/ I love to while away the time… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Air Studios, Montserrat, March 29-Apr. 1989; Olympic Sound Studios, May 15-June 29 1989Guest musicians: Chuck […]
THE ROLLING STONES ‘TOUR OF THE AMERICAS’ ANNOUNCEMENT, NYC 1975
May 1, 1975: After their originally announced press conference at the 5th Avenue didn’t take place, the Stones, including new band member Ron Wood, announce their 1975 ‘Tour of the Americas performing […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: May 1
May 1, 1963: Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, England May 1, 1964: Imperial Ballroom, Nelson, EnglandIn early 1964, the band began their first tour as headliners. They gigged extensively in this year, performing […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on sex (1977): “If you’re gonna be in a band, you can’t sit in…”
Keith Richards on sex (1977):“If you’re gonna be in a band, you can’t sit in the studio the whole time… I’d like to do more of the only thing I can do […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: TARA BROWNE
Dec. 18, 1966: On the day of Keith’s 23rd birthday, Tara Browne, heir to the Guinness fortune (and Brian Jones’ closest friend, which threw Brian into an irreconcilable depression), was killed when […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger “sexist and racist” remark, 1978 interview
A bold remark from Mick in 1978, when he replied to the controversy surrounding the just-released ‘Some Girls’ album (with many reviews referring to it as “chauvinistic”, among other critics), saying it […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘DON’T WANT SOMEBODY ELSE’ (1993)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Blue Wave Studios, Barbados, Apr. 20 1993
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘FIJI JIM’ (2021)
Yeah the drums, they snap, that thunder clap/ The bass drum mash on the floor/ The guitar scream in a fever dream/ Like I never heard before… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI Pathé […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 30
April 30, 1964: Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead, England April 30, 1965: Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, MA, USA April 30, 1976: Munsterlandhalle, Münster, West Germany (2 shows) April 30, 1983: Death of Muddy Waters (original […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on learning to play harmonica: “I’m a Little Walter fan, but I can’t remember when…”
Mick Jagger on learning to play harmonica:“I’m a Little Walter fan, but I can’t remember when I first started to play harmonica. In the early days, there was obviously a competitive aspect […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Stones start at a problem venue” (1972)
*New Musical Express, England, May 27 1972
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: CHARLIE WATTS – ODE TO A HIGH FLYING BIRD
Charlie Watts’ book, which he wrote and illustrated in 1961. The story of a little bird, but it’s really about jazz great Charlie Parker.In 1961, twenty-year-old Charles Robert Watts was working as […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Charlie Watts Gold Award recipient at the Jazz FM Awards 2017
Charlie receives Gold Award at the Jazz FM Awards, Shoreditch Town Hall, London, Apr. 25 2017
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘DIDDLEY DADDY’ (1963)
Written by: McDaniel (Bo Diddley)Recorded: IBC Studios, London, England, March 11, 1963 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:It was 1963 and it was time for the Stones to […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DO YOU THINK I REALLY CARE?’ (2011)
I saw her on a freeway/ Saw her on a A-train/ Saw her hangin’ out/ On 52nd and Broad… Also known as: YELLOW CAB; I NEED A YELLOW CABWritten by: Jagger/Richards/WoodRecorded: EMI […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES IN ALBANY 1965 (16 photos)
April 29, 1965: Palace Theatre, Albany, NY, USA (2 shows)
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 29
April 29, 1963: Publicist Andrew Loog Oldham and agent Eric Easton sign a management deal with the Stones after buying the rights to the band’s first recordings, which they paid for the […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger about heroin (1980): “Well, one of the things I was pointing out…”
Mick Jagger about heroin (1980):“Well, one of the things I was pointing out in a recent interview was that people think of heroin as a glamorous drug whereas really it’s very expensive […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: THE VELVET UNDERGROUND
American cult group (fronted by Lou Reed) who Brian Jones introduced to Nico, with whom Brian had a brief relationship, later becoming became their singer. Mick got the idea for “Stray Cat […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Bill Wyman interview, about the blues
Bill Wyman reflects about the blues greats and talks about his ‘Blues Odyssey’ book
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘CRAZY ARMS’ (1982)
Written by: Mooney/SealsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Nov. 11-Dec. 16 1982 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:With just Keith Richards on piano and vocals and a […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DANCING IN THE LIGHT’ (2010)
I don’t have a clue without you/ What am I gonna do?… Also known as: FOUR AND INWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Stargroves, Newbury and Olympic Sounds Studios, London, England, March-May […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: FRANKFURT 1976 (34 photos)
April 28, 1976: Festhalle, Frankfurt, West GermanyHonky Tonk Women/If You Can’t Rock Me-Get Off Of My Cloud/Hand Of Fate/All Down The Line/Hey Negrita/Tumbling Dice/Ain’t Too Proud To Beg/Fool To Cry/Star Star/Hot Stuff/You […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 28
April 28, 1963: 2 shows: Studio 51, Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London and Station Hotel, Crawdaddy Club, Richmond, England. Andrew Oldham and Eric Easton meet each other for the first time at […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on dressing (1964): “I have two suits and…”
Keith Richards on dressing (1964):“I have two suits and five jackets. Don’t buy much. I’d rather save the money.”
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “The Rolling Stones – Back to Britain’s Big Beat Boys…” (1963)
*Record Mirror, England, June 8 1963
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘THE ROLLIN’ STONES’
Original band name that not yet “The Rolling Stones” came up with the day before their first gig at the Marquee Club on July 12 1962. The “g” at the end of […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Bill Wyman and Ringo Starr, Jerry Lewis Telethon 1979
Bill Wyman and Ringo Starr answering phone calls from show viewers for (actor) Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon, Sept. 11 1979
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘SHE’S DOING HER THING’ (1967)
Aso known as: DREAM PIPE; TITLE 15Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: De Lane Lea Studios, Kingsway and Olympic Studios, London, England, Oct. 2-5 1967Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (organ)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘CRISS CROSS’ (2020)
Also known as: CRISS CROSS MAN; SAVE MEWritten by: Jagger/Richard/TaylorRecorded: Dynamic Sound Studios, Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 1972; Island Recording Studios, London, June 1973, Mick Jagger’s home studio, Pocé-sur-Cisse, France, Apr. […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE AT THE ECHOPLEX 2013
April 27, 2013: Echoplex, Los Angeles, CA, USA (warm-up show)Read more: http://www.laweekly.com/music/rolling-stones-the-echoplex-april-27-2013-4169988
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 27
April 27, 1964: The Stones perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London for a the British TV special Top Beat (2 shows) April 27, 1988: Ronnie starts a Scandinavian solo tour […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on having brain surgery (2007)
Keith Richards on having brain surgery (2007):“All in all, the experience was quite interesting. I can never forget my voice echoing round the room in New Zealand. The doctor that was taking […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “BLACK AND BLUE: BLUNT, RELENTLESS, AFFIRMATIVE” (1976)
*Circus magazine, USA, June 1 1976
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: Mick Jagger on ‘Seeing Sport’, TV 1959
In the 1950s, Mick Jagger (at the time called “Mike Jagger”) was only a middle class kid growing up in Dartford, Kent, England. Eva, his mother, was a hairdresser, while his father […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: RED SKELTON HOUR (1964)
August 5, 1964: The Stones tape an appearance from the Palladium in London for American TV show Red Skelton Hour (CBS), doing 3 songs (all in playback mode): Tell Me/ Carol/ It’s […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘LOVE IS A TEST’ (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)
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘CON LE MIE LACRIME’ (1966)
Con la ricchezza io potrei/ Comprare quello che vorrei… Written by: Jagger/Richard/DanpaRecorded: Regent IBC Studios, London, England, March 15 1966*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012Read more: […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 26
April 26, 1963: Star And Garter Pub, Ricky Tick Club, Windsor, England April 26, 1964: ‘NME Pollwinner’s Concert’, Empire Pool, WembleyNot Fade Away/I Just Want To Make Love To You/I’m Alright April […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on politics: “Only a madman or an actor would…”
Mick Jagger on politics: “Only a madman or an actor would want to be President of the United States.”
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: ‘Mick Taylor’s Stones Surprise’ (1975)
*Creem magazine, USA, March 1975Mick Taylor’s departure from the Rolling Stones caught a lot of people by surprise, not the least of whom was Mick Jagger. “I suppose it was a bit […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: GUY PEELLAERT
Belgian artist, painter, illustrator, comic artist and photographer whose book Rock Dreams includes paintings of the Stones. After it was published in 1974, Mick invited Guy to a Munich recording session to […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger on favorite music videos, MTV 1993
Mick on his favourite music videos (MTV 1993)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘READY YOURSELF’ (1989)
Written by: Jagger/Richards Recorded: AIR Studios, Montserrat, West Indies, March 29-May 5 1989
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘CLAUDINE’ (2011)
There was blood in the chalet/ And blood in the snow/ She washed her hands of the whole damn show… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Nov. 1977; Jan. […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 25
April 25, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Luton, England (2 shows) April 25, 1965: Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON, Canada April 25, 1972: Mick Jagger is interviewed on BBC TV’s Old Grey Whistle Test […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about Bill Wyman’s second solo album (1976): “I don’t mind Bill doing one album…”
Keith Richards about Bill Wyman’s second solo album (1976):“I don’t mind Bill doing one album but I don’t see the point of copping it a second time. You don’t make the same […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Eight STONE Exiles – Keith Richard talks about the Rolling Stones April 1972” (1972)
*New Musical Express, England, Apr. 29 1972
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘MR. SHAMPOO’
Pseudonym the rest of the Stones used at the time to refer to Brian Jones. Eventually Brian used to take great pride in his golden hair, washing it twice a day.
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘SHINE A LIGHT’ (alt. take, 1971)
Also known as: GET A LINE ON YOUWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, July 23 1970: Rolling Stones Mobile, Nellcote, France, July/Oct.Nov. 1971; Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, USA, Dec. […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘CAROL’ (1964)
Climb into my machine so we can groove on out/ I know some swinging little joint where we can jump and shout… Written by: BerryRecorded: Regent Sounds Studios, London, England, Jan. 3 […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN NORWICH 1964
April 24, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Norwich, England (2 shows
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 24
April 24, 1963: Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, England April 24, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Norwich, England (2 shows) April 24, 1965: YMCA Auditorium, Ottawa, Canada April 24-May 1967: Brian, Keith and Anita meet […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards and Mick Jagger on the Stones’ reactions to the Beatles
Keith Richards and Mick Jagger on the Stones’ reactions to the Beatles:Keith: “Brian wanted to be a pop star the minute he saw the Beatles. He got left behind in the crush […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘TROPICAL DISEASE’
“TROPICAL DISEASE”Working title for the EXILE ON MAIN ST album. The name may have derived from the extreme heat and humidity in the basement of Nellcote, Keith’s French villa where the band […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘Stones On The Road’ TV special 1976
‘Stones On The Road’, Stones TV special, (Thames TV, UK, May 1976)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘INVITATION’ (1985)
Also known as: ‘You Don’t Tell Me’Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: RPM Studios, NYC, USA, July 16-Aug. 17 1985Guest musicians: Bobby Womack and Don Covay (vocals), Chuck Leavell (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘CAN I GET A WITNESS’ (1964)
But it hurts me so inside/ To see you treat me so unkind/ Somebody, somewhere tell her it ain’t fair… Written by: Holland/Holland/DozierRecorded: Regent Sounds Studios, London, England, Feb. 4 1964*Data taken […]
ROLLING STONES IMAGES: ‘STICKY FINGERS’, 51 YEARS. Photo shoots (27 photos)
‘Sticky Fingers’ promotional photo sessions by David Montgomery and Peter Webb, 1971.
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 23
April 23, 1965: Maurice Richard Arena, Montreal, QB, Canada (first Stones’ show ever in Canada) Mid-April 1967: Keith and Anita spend time in Rome, Italy, where she is filmingBarbarella. Meanwhile, Brian Jones […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Alexis Korner on meeting Brian Jones: “Brian used to come up on the weekends and…”
Alexis Korner on meeting Brian Jones:“Brian used to come up on the weekends and I’d say, ‘Look, man, stick it out till you’ve got a bit of bread and then come to […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Rolling Stones Form Record Company” (1968)
*KRLA Beat, USA, Jan. 13 1968
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN OSHAWA 1979
April 22, 1979: Civic Auditorium, Oshawa, Canada (2 shows)The Stones followed the New Barbarians, performing two benefit concerts for the blind, as part of fulfilling Keith’s Toronto sentence the year before. John […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Dick Cavett Show 1972 (complete version)
The Stones on The Dick Cavett Show (NBC, US TV) July 25 1972 Includes: -Bill interview by Dick Cavett -Mick interview by Dick Cavett -Brown Sugar/Street Fighting Man (live in New York […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY’ (1963)
Written by: Jimmy ReedRecorded: IBC Studios, London, England, March 11 1963 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:An impressive version of Jimmy Reed’s Bright Lights, Bic City. Originally this […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘BYE BYE JOHNNY’ (1964)
Her own little son named Johnny B Goode/ Was gonna make some motion pictures out in Hollywood… Written by: Chuck BerryRecorded: De Lane Lea Studios, Kingsway, London, England, Nov. 14-15 1963*Data taken […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 22
April 22, 1964: The President of The National Federation Of Hairdressers offered a free haircut to the next No.1 group in the UK pop charts. He said the Stones “are the worst, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about Bob Dylan’s influence on songs: “Obviously. I mean, it goes…”
Keith Richards about Bob Dylan’s influence on songs:“Obviously. I mean, it goes without saying. Dylan came along and released everyone from that whole three-minute thing, not to mention making it unnecessary to […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘WOMEN AGAINST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN’
A group that called for a boycott of Warner Communications albums on April 21, 1976 because of the cover and promotional campaign for the BLACK AND BLUE record. Three years later, the […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘HOT STUFF’ live Knebworth Fair 1976
‘Knebworth Fair’, Knebworth Park, Stevenage, England, Aug. 21 1976
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘SILVER TRAIN’ (alt. take, 1972)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Studios, London, England; Oct. 17-30 1970; Dynamic Sounds Studios, Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 1972; Island Recording Studios, London, England, June 1973*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘BLINDED BY RAINBOWS’ (1994)
Do you ever touch the night/ Or is it just another job… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ronnie Wood’s Sandymount Studios, Kildare, Island, July 9-Aug. 6 and Sept. 1994; Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 21
April 21, 1962: Ealing Jazz Club, London, EnglandJam session: Around And Around (unverified)Line-up: Mick (vocals)/Keith (guitar)/Charlie (drums)/Dick Taylor (bass)/Cyril Davies (harmonica) April 21, 1976: Women Against Violence Against Women called for a […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Brian Jones on getting interested in music: “Musically, I was guided by…”
Brian Jones on getting interested in music:“Musically, I was guided by my parents. Later, there were several piano teachers in Cheltenham. I struggled to get the notes right early on, but eventually […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Rolling Stones: Rock’s Royalty Still on Road After a Decade” (1978)
*The Miami Herald, USA, June 6 1978
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ST. MARK’S BAR AND GRILL / ‘WAITING ON A FRIEND’ VIDEO
Greenwich Village bar on the corner of St. Mark’s Place and First Avenue, New York City, where the indoor sequence of the promo video of ‘Waiting on a Friend’ was shot, directed […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘TUMBLING DICE’ rehearsal VH1 special hosted by Dan Akroyd 1994
TUMBLING DICE rehearsal (from ‘Stones Tour ’94: Final Rehearsal’, hosted by Dan Aykroyd, VH-1, July 31 1994)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BEFORE THEY MAKE ME RUN (demo, 1978)
Also known as: ‘Rotten Roll’Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan. 5-March 2 1978*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘BEAUTIFUL DELILAH’ (2017)
Beautiful Delilah, dressed in the latest style/ Swingin’ like a pendulum, walkin’ down the aisle… Written by: Chuck BerryRecorded: Saturday Club, BBC radio, Apr. 13 1964
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 20
April 20, 1979: Release of GIMME SOME NECK, Ronnie’s third solo album (CBS 83337)SIDE A: 1. Worry No More/ 2. Breakin’ My Heart/ 3. Delia/ 4. Buried Alive/ 5. Come To Realise/ […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on Elvis Presley (1974): “I never really liked him. Presley hasn’t got…”
Mick Jagger on Elvis Presley (1974):“I never really liked him. Presley hasn’t got anyone to tell him what to do and really that’s what he needs more than anyting else. His trouble […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Stones – ‘our obsession’ (1964)
*Record Mirror, England, Nov. 21 1964
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘MOTHER EARTH’
Dec. 16, 1967: The Stones announce that Marianne Faithfull was the first artist being signed signed to their ‘Mother Earth’ label (planned along the Beatles’ Apple Records) But then the launching of […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, etc. Howlin’ for Hubert NYC 2012
Feb. 24, 2012: Apollo Theatre, NYC. Keith performs at the ‘Howlin’ for Hubert’ tribute concert (for Hubert Sumlin) along with guests Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons, Elvis Costello, James Cotton, Susan […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BABY, WHAT’S WRONG?’ (1963)
Also known as: ‘Honey What’s Wrong’Written by: Jimmy Reed/Mary Lee ReedRecorded: IBC Studios, London, England, March 11 1963 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:This track wraps up the […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘BACK TO ZERO’ (1986)
It’s a monkey living on my back/ I can feel my spine begin to crack… Written by: Jagger/Richards/LeavellRecorded: RPM Studios, NYC, USA, July 16-Aug. 17 – Sept. 10-Oct. 15; Right Track Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 19
Go to day-by-day chronology: https://rollingstonesdata.com/category/on-this-day-chronology/ April 19, 1963: Wooden Bridge Hotel, Guildford, England April 19, 1965: Opening in London of the ‘T.A.M.I. Show’ (Teen-Age Music International) movie, filmed at the Santa Monica […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on keeping up (1995): “I, personally…”
Mick Jagger on keeping up (1995):“I, personally, have a lot of energy, so I don’t see it as an immediate problem.”
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Stones’ 75” (1975)
*Creem magazine, USA, Aug. 1 1975
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘TATTOO’ (nombre original de ‘Tattoo You’)
El álbum TATTOO YOU fue originalmente planeado para que simplemente se llame ‘TATTOO’. Hasta hoy día Mick Jagger sigue diciendo que no tiene la menor idea de por qué luego le agregaron […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Ronnie Wood interview, ‘Later with Bob Costas’ 1992
Ronnie Wood interview (‘Later With Bob Costas, NBC, US TV, Nov. 2 1992)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘FAMILY’ (alt. version, 1968)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, May 13-18-June 28 1968
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘AS TEARS GO BY’ (1965)
My riches can’t buy everything/ I want to hear the children sing… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Regent IBC Studios, London, England, Oct. 26 1965*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 18
April 18, 1964: Royalty Theatre, Chester, EnglandRead more: https://www.cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/unseen-images-rolling-stones-played-14523636 April 18, 1964: Mick is charged for driving a car without insurance or licence. April 18, 1965: L’Olympia, Paris, FranceEverybody Needs Somebody To […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on admiring Mick Jagger (2009): “I admire the man. I was reading a…”
Keith Richards on admiring Mick Jagger (2009):“I admire the man. I was reading a letter I’d written to an aunt of mine, where I’m telling her I’ve just met this guy that […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘NELLCOTE’
Keith’s “white palace” villa on the beach in Villefranche, France, which he rented for $2,400 a week in 1971. The Stones brought a mobile recording unit to Keith’s house, and they also […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘STREET FIGHTING MAN’ live Dick Cavett Show 1972 TV broadcast
STREET FIGHTING MAN live (great footage from NYC, July 25 1972), as originally shown on The Dick Cavett Show (US TV, Aug. 11 1972)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BLACK LIMOUSINE’ (version #2, 1977)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne Billancourt, France, Oct. 1977
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘ANYWAY YOU LOOK AT IT’ (2005)
And people say I’m cynical/ They never want the truth… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 13-July 1997*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN ATHENS 1967 (17 photos)
April 17, 1967: Panathinaikos Stadion, Athens, Greece
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 17
April 17, 1964: Locarno Ballroom, Coventry, England April 17, 1965: L’Olympia, Paris, France April 17, 1967: Panathinaikos Stadion, Athens, Greece April 17, 1995: Western Springs Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandNot Fade Away/Tumbling Dice/You […]
Keith Richards sobre la vida del rock and roll: “Esta es la vida del rock’n’roll, y tuviste que…”
Keith Richards sobre la vida del rock and roll:“Esta es la vida del rock’n’roll, y tuviste que inventarla sobre la marcha. No había ningún libro de texto que dijera cómo operar esta […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on songwriting (1966): “Future? Know something? I never…”
Keith Richards on songwriting (1966):“Future? Know something? I never even think about it. Today’s what counts. Ambitions? Things are fine now. But I want to keep on writing songs with Mick. It’s […]
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “The Rolling Stones – A New Day Begins” (1970)
*Hit Parader, USA, Feb. 1 1970
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: SISTER MORPHINE ‘Live From 10 Spot’ 1997
From MTV’s ‘Live From 10 Spot’, Capital Theater, Port Chester, USA, Oct. 25 1997
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘ALL DOWN THE LINE’ (acoustic version, 1969)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, June 5-Jul7 3 1969 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:All Down the Line was re-recorded in 1971 for the EXILE […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘ALWAYS SUFFERING’ (1997)
Now the rain is falling slow/ And the nights grow long… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 13-July 1997Guest musicians: Darryl Jones (bass), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and backing […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN AUCKLAND 2006 (26 photos)
April 16, 2006: Western Springs Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandJumping Jack Flash/Let’s Spend The Night Together/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Oh No, Not You Again/Bitch/Ruby Tuesday/Midnight Rambler/Start Me Up/Tumbling Dice/Band introduction/This Place Is Empty/Happy/Miss You/Rough […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 16
April 16, 1964: Release of THE ROLLING STONES in the UK, the Stones’ first British album (Decca LK 4605) The album went to No.1 two weeks later, staying on the chart for […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on living in a bad neighborhood when he was young
Keith Richards on living in a bad neighborhood when he was young:“I moved into a tough neighborhood when I was about 10. I used to be with Mick before that… we used […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘BACK, BEHIND AND IN FRONT’, 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 […]
