Mick Jagger gets unexpectedly tender on ‘That’s How Strong My Love Is’, a 1965 Stones cover shaped by Otis Redding and Southern soul.
The Rolling Stones’ Take on ‘That’s How Strong My Love Is’: The Otis Redding Connection (1965)
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Rolling Stones chronology: October 23
Keith Richards played acoustic guitar on both sides of Marianne Faithfull’s 1964 single—but the folk detour wasn’t quite the commercial success Decca expected.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Emotional Rescue’: Mick Jagger on Recording the Album
Mick Jagger recalls the Rolling Stones recording Emotional Rescue in Nassau, where late sessions with Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood took an unexpected turn.
The Rolling Stones in Uniform: 1965’s Corduroy Twist
In 1965, The Rolling Stones found unexpected inspiration in British school uniforms. Discover how corduroy became part of the band’s early image and rebellious fashion identity.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Cried Out’ (2002): The Song That Became ‘Laugh, I Nearly Died’
Before ‘Laugh, I Nearly Died’, there was ‘Cried Out’—an unreleased 2002 Stones track that reveals how the song took shape behind the scenes.
The Rolling Stones y ‘Not Fade Away’: La versión que lo cambió todo (1964)
Los Rolling Stones tomaron la canción ‘Not Fade Away’ de Buddy Holly, le añadieron el ritmo de Bo Diddley y convirtieron una versión en algo que sonaba inconfundiblemente peligroso.
Rolling Stones chronology: October 22
From a defiant 1965 hit single to Ronnie Wood’s pre-Stones solo adventures, October 22 delivers unexpected turns, deep cuts, and decades of live rock ’n’ roll.
Mick Taylor on Joining The Rolling Stones: “A Different Kind of Group”
Mick Taylor knew the Stones were different from the moment he joined. But what exactly made their style and attitude so unique?
The Rolling Stones and Jimmy Reed: The Blues That Shaped Their Sound
Before stadiums and swagger, The Rolling Stones were absorbing Jimmy Reed’s blues. Discover how his grooves and harmonica helped shape the band’s early sound.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Cookin’ Up’: The Unreleased 1982 Rocker
‘Cookin’ Up’ is one of the Rolling Stones’ hidden 1982 rockers, with boogie piano, buried Mick Jagger vocals and enough swagger to make you wonder why it stayed unreleased.
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