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February 4 has been a pivotal date in Rolling Stones history, marking iconic releases, bold moves, and unforgettable performances. From the 1966 UK hit 19th Nervous Breakdown, showcasing Mick Jagger’s keen eye on everyday life, to the band’s 1970 decision to relocate to France for creative freedom, this day highlights moments that shaped rock history. It also saw Tucky Buzzard’s Warm Slash produced by Bill Wyman, Mick’s solo singles, legendary live shows in Rio and Salt Lake City, and the release of the documentary 25 X 5. February 4 is a snapshot of Stones’ enduring influence and innovation.
February 4, 1966: Release of the 19th Nervous Breakdown / As Tears Go By7″ single in the UK (Decca F 12331) The single reached No. 2 on both the US and UK charts, cementing its international appeal, and became the fifth best-selling single of 1966 in the UK, reflecting the band’s growing influence and the song’s enduring popularity among fans. Mick on the song (1966): “I get inspiration from things that are happening around me, everyday life as I see it. People say I’m always singing about pills and breakdowns, therefore I must be an addict. This is ridiculous. Some people are so narrow-minded they won’t admit to themselves that this really does happen to other people beside pop stars.”
February 4, 1970: A high-level business meeting representing The Rolling Stones concluded that, to escape the heavy British taxes of 1971, the band would need to relocate from England to France. This bold move allowed them greater financial freedom and creative control, setting the stage for a new chapter in their legendary career. The rest is history.
February 4, 1972: Release of Tucky Buzzard‘s LP Warm Slash, produced by Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, brought the band’s hard rock sound to a wider audience and showcased Wyman’s knack for shaping emerging talent in the early 1970s music scene.
February 4, 1985: Release of Mick’s 7″ single Just Another Night / Turn the Girl Loose (CBS A 4722)
February 4, 1990: Release of the video documentary 25 X 5: The Continuing Adventures of the Rolling Stones, which offered an in-depth look at the band’s extraordinary journey, charting their evolution from their formation in 1962 through decades of musical innovation, personal drama, and cultural impact, culminating with the release of their then-latest album, Steel Wheels.
Feb. 4, 1993: Mick Jagger rehearses for his highly anticipated appearance on US TV’s Saturday Night Live, fine-tuning his performance and stage presence
February 4, 1995: Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Not Fade Away/Tumbling Dice/You Got Me Rocking/It’s All Over Now/ Live With Me/Sparks Will Fly/ Satisfaction/Out Of Tears/Angie/Midnight Rambler/Rock And A Hard Place/I Go Wild/Miss You/Band introduction/ Honky Tonk Women/Happy/The Worst/Sympathy For The Devil/Monkey Man/Street Fighting Man/Start Me Up/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Brown Sugar/Jumpin’ Jack Flash
Feb. 4, 1999: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT, USA Jumpin’ Jack Flash/Live With Me/Respectable/You Got Me Rocking/ Honky Tonk Women/Memory Motel/Sweet Virginia/Some Girls/Saint Of Me/ Paint It Black/Band introduction/You Got The Silver/You Don’t Have To Mean It/Out Of Control/Route 66/Just My Imagination/Midnight Rambler/ Tumbling Dice/ It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Start Me Up/Brown Sugar/Sympathy For The Devil
February 4, 2002: Release of Mick’s CD-single Visions of Paradise in Europe, feat. four tracks: 1. Visions of Paradise/ 2. If Things Could Be Different (previously unreleased)/ 3. Visions of Paradise (Sensual Mix)/ 4. God Gave Me Everything (Dan The Automator Remix)
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