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Also known as: ‘Sexy Night’, ‘Lovely Lady’ Written by: Jagger/Richard Recorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, March 25-Apr. 4 1975 Guest musicians: Jeff Beck (guitar)
From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012: I Love Ladies aka Sexy Night is an outtake in the vein of “Fool to Cry” complete with Mick Jagger’s high-pitched vocals. It’s a soft ballad which rises and falls in unconvincing manner. A funky guitar accompanies the tune and this is likely to be provided by Jeff Beck, who (rumour has it) rejected the Stones because Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts could not funk it up (or Jeff could not rock it up!)
About The Rolling Stones’ BLACK AND BLUE sessions The Black and Blue album was the first to be produced following Mick Taylor’s departure as a guitarist in December 1974. Keith Richards recorded most of the guitar parts himself, just as he had done in 1968 when the Stones were in need of a new second guitarist, but the album recording sessions also served as an opportunity for Taylor’s replacement to perform. According to Richards, the album was utilized for “rehearsing guitar players, that one was about”.
During the auditions, a large number of guitarists showed up; Ronnie Wood, Harvey Mandel, and Wayne Perkins ended up on the album. Wood had previously contributed to the album’s title track from It’s Only Rock’n Roll, and in 1975, he joined the Stones as a temporary touring member before becoming an official member in 1976. During these sessions, the Rolling Stones experimented with different musical styles, including funk, reggae, and soul, reflecting the changing musical landscape of the mid-1970s. The album features tracks like “Hot Stuff”, “Fool to Cry” and “Cherry Oh Baby” showcasing the band’s willingness to explore new genres and incorporate diverse influences into their music.
Black and Blue was released in 1976 and received mixed reviews from both critics and fans. While it did not achieve the same level of critical acclaim as some of their earlier works, it still showcased the band’s ability to evolve and adapt to new musical trends.
