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About the Original Title for Their Satanic Majesties Request, and Its Rejection
After recording a track titled Cosmic Christmas the Rolling Stones initially considered Her Satanic Majesty Requests and Requires as the second potential name for their 1967 album Their Satanic Majesties Request. This title, however, was rejected by their record label, Decca, because it was seen as too much of a parody of the words printed on a British passport, causing concern over its controversial nature. Eventually, the Stones went with Their Satanic…, a title that would later become iconic, but not without a bit of a rebellious edge to it.
The Evolution of Their Satanic Majesties Request and the Cosmic Christmas Moment
On October 3 1967 the news broke that a new Rolling Stones album was on the way, tentatively titled Cosmic Christmas. During the third week of October, the band recorded a track with the same name, which made its way onto an acetate for an octagonal sleeve, marking an exciting creative moment for the band. However, just a few weeks later, on October 30th, Brian Jones found himself in court and was sentenced to nine months in prison, a significant personal setback for the band during such a creative period.
From Her Satanic Majesty Requests And Requires to Their Satanic Majesties Request
By November 1st more details emerged about the album’s release. It was now set to be titled Her Satanic Majesty Requests And Requires, signaling a bold and controversial direction for the Stones. This title, however, was soon dropped, and the final album was officially released in the US on November 27th, with the UK release following on December 8th. The album’s name was changed to Their Satanic Majesties Request, a more provocative and fitting title for the band’s artistic vision.
On December 9th, Brian Jones reflected on the album, noting that it was deeply personal, while acknowledging the influence of the times. “Yes, of course, the album is a very personal thing. But the Beatles are just as introspective. You have to remember that our entire lives have been affected lately by social-political influences. You have to expect these things to come out of our work.” This quote exemplified the band’s awareness of the era’s turbulence and how it shaped their music.
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