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Rolling Stones – More Fast Numbers
Original working title of the Some Girls album. At the time it was also rumoured the album could be titled Don’t Steal My Girlfriend.
From More Fast Numbers to Some Girls: The Stones Keep It Fresh
The Stones have a knack for keeping things interesting, and their 1978 album Some Girls is no exception. Before settling on its now-iconic name, the band originally planned to call it More Fast Numbers. The working title reflected the high-energy vibe of the songs that would eventually make up the album.
As history has it by the late ‘70s, punk and disco were taking over the music scene, and Some Girls proved that the Stones weren’t about to be left behind. They embraced the moment, blending their signature rock sound with fresh influences. Tracks like Miss You, Beast of Burden, and Shattered showcased this evolution, packing a punch with groovy basslines, sharp riffs, and Mick Jagger’s unmistakable swagger, which the world loved of course.
Some Girls, Big Impact: How the Stones Thrived in Changing Times
The album became a huge hit, dominating the charts and ranking among the Rolling Stones’ best-selling all-time records. But its impact went beyond just sales—it was a statement. Some Girls proved that the band could evolve with the times, seamlessly blending new influences without losing their edge. At a moment when punk and disco were shaking up the music world, the Stones showed they weren’t just surviving—they were thriving.
The fact that Some Girls almost had a completely different name is just another fun detail in the band’s legendary history. While More Fast Numbers might not have had the same ring to it, the spirit behind the title lives on in the album’s relentless energy. More than four decades later, the Rolling Stones are still rocking, proving that fast numbers—and fast times—are forever part of their DNA.
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