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February 26 has proven to be a remarkable date in Rolling Stones history, marking iconic performances, legendary releases, and unforgettable collaborations. From early shows at York’s Rialto Theatre to massive stadium gigs in Sydney, Tokyo, and Mexico City, the band’s live energy has captivated fans worldwide. On this date, milestones like the release of the The Last Time, Harlem Shuffle and Terrifying singles showcased the Stones’ songwriting flair, funk-rock intensity, and emotional depth. Legendary collaborations with artists like Chuck Leavell and Elvis Costello further cemented their musical legacy. February 26 is a snapshot of the band’s enduring creativity and influence.
February 26, 1964: Rialto Theatre, York, England (2 shows)
February 26, 1965: Release of the The Last Time / Play With Fire7″ single in the UK (Decca F 12104) The Last Time became the Stones’ first big hit composed entirely by themselves, highlighting their distinctive style and growing confidence as songwriters, while Play with Fire contrasts high society and street life, using minimalist sound and sharp lyrics to capture 1960s London’s class tension.
Feb. 26, 1966: Palais Theatre, St. Kilda, Australia (2 shows)
February 26, 1973: Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia Brown Sugar/Bitch/Rocks Off/Gimme Shelter/Happy/Tumbling Dice/ Love In Vain/Sweet Virginia/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/ Honky Tonk Women/All Down The Line/Midnight Rambler/Band introduction/ Little Queenie/Rip This Joint/Jumpin’ Jack Flash/Street Fighting Man
February 26, 1986: Release of the Harlem Shuffle / Had It With You 7″ single (CBS A 6864) Harlem Shuffle, originally by Bob & Earl, was revived in 1985 by the Stones with star collaborations and a distinctive video, proving its lasting appeal. As for Had It With You, it captures the tension and emotional challenges of their creative partnership during turbulent times.
Feb. 26, 1990: Toko Dome, Tokyo, Japan Start Me Up/Bitch/Sad Sad Sad/Harlem Shuffle/Tumbling Dice/Miss You/Ruby Tuesday/Almost Hear You Sigh/Rock And A Hard Place/Mixed Emotions/Honky Tonk Women/Midnight Rambler/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Can’t Be Seen/Happy/Paint It Black/2000 Light Years From Home/Sympathy For The Devil/ Gimme Shelter/Band introduction/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Brown Sugar/Satisfaction/Jumpin’ Jack Flash
February 26, 1990: Release of the Terrifying / Wish I’d Never Met You 7″ single (Rolling Stones Records 655661-7, Holland) Terrifyingfuses raw lyrics with dynamic instrumentation, combining a strong rhythm section and Jagger’s controlled vocals for a powerful funk-rock highlight. As for Wish I’d Never Met You, it explores regret and desire, capturing emotional turmoil; despite its flaws, it stands as a poignant, underrated gem in the Stones’ catalog.
Feb. 26, 1990: Release of the Terrifying/ Wish I’d Never Met You12″ single SIDE A: 1. Terrifying (12” Remix)/ 2. Wish I’d Never Met You SIDE B: 1. Terrifying (7” Remix Edit)/ 2. Terrifying
February 26, 2006: Foro Sol Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, México DF, México Jumpin’ Jack Flash/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/You Got Me Rocking/Oh No, Not You Again/Tumbling Dice/ Angie/Rain Fall Down/Midnight Rambler/Gimme Shelter/Band introduction/This Place Is Empty/Happy/ Miss You/Rough Justice/Get Off Of My Cloud/Honky Tonk Women/Sympathy For The Devil/Start Me Up/ Brown Sugar/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Satisfaction
Feb. 26, 2012: Release of Chuck Leavell‘s album (download-only) Back to the Woods, A Tribute to the Pioneers of Blues Piano, with Keith as guest on two tracks: 1. Evening Train/ 2. Boots and Shoes
Feb. 26, 2012: Keith performs Chuck Berry’s Promised Landwith Elvis Costello at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum in Boston (a Berry tribute, who that day received PEN New England’s Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence award) Leonard Cohen, Peter Wolf and Paul Simon also attend.
February 26, 2014: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan *With special guests Senzoku Freshman Singers choir on You Can’t Always Get What You Want *All photos taken from IORR
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