The Rolling Stones pulled a surprise on the Licks Tour—Keith Richards turning ‘The Nearness of You’ into something nobody expected, and it actually works.
The Rolling Stones Perform ‘The Nearness of You’ Live in 2003
The Rolling Stones’ ‘You Got the Silver’: Keith Richards Takes the Lead (1969)
The Rolling Stones nearly left ‘You Got the Silver’ buried forever—until a studio mishap handed Keith Richards the microphone and changed the band’s history.
The Rolling Stones Explore Surveillance Paranoia in ‘Fingerprint File’ (1974)
The Rolling Stones turned FBI paranoia into a funky groove—’Fingerprint File’ sounds like a dance track, until you realize it’s basically a surveillance nightmare in disguise.
The Rolling Stones Cover ‘Hitch Hike’ (1965): Early Motown Energy Meets British R&B
Marvin Gaye’s ‘Hitch Hike’ started as Motown smoothness—then The Rolling Stones grabbed it and stripped it down to raw guitar chaos. Ever heard this version?
How The Rolling Stones Created the Fuzzy Sound of ‘Please Go Home’ (1967)
1966: The Rolling Stones twist R&B into something stranger on ‘Please Go Home’ with biting lyrics and a sound that hints at where they were heading next.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Claudine’: The Dark True Story Behind the Some Girls Outtake (1978)
‘Claudine’ showed The Rolling Stones at their boldest—dripping with Chuck Berry flair. Written for Some Girls in 1978, it recounted Claudine Longet’s infamous shooting of Spider Sabich, a scandal too controversial for release.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Loving Cup’ (1972): Story, Meaning & History
‘Loving Cup’ by The Rolling Stones showcases a blend of humility and desire through its lyrics and musical collaboration, highlighting the band’s artistic evolution amidst controversies and celebrating the beauty of imperfection.
Behind The Rolling Stones’ ‘Back of My Hand’ (2005)
‘Back of My Hand’ by The Rolling Stones blends blues tradition with innovation, featuring Mick Jagger’s poignant slide guitar and storytelling, reflecting hardship and resilience while honoring the genre’s legacy.
How The Rolling Stones Revamped ‘Under the Boardwalk’ (1964)
‘Under the Boardwalk’ is a poignant song blending romance and tragedy, originally recorded by The Drifters and later covered by The Rolling Stones, each version reflecting a unique emotional depth.
Stones: ‘The Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Man’ (1965)
The Rolling Stones’ ‘The Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Man’ satirizes the music industry, blending humor with blues-rock and showcasing the band’s evolving lyrical maturity and growing confidence in 1965.
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