Oct. 7, 1965: City Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England (2 shows) Oct. 7, 1966: Colston Hall, Bristol, England (2 shows) Oct. 7, 1970: Grugahalle, Essen, West Germany Oct. 7, 1973: Brondby-Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark (2 […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 7
Keith Richards, on being a musician : “I consider my job is to have…”
Keith, on being a musician: “I consider my job is to have a little idea and nurture it and put it in some form that everybody else can understand and then sort […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE ROLLING STONES’
1974 film of the Stones in concert, filmed in Fort Worth, Texas, June 1972. Directed by Rollin Binzer and produced by Marshall Chess, Rollin Binzer, Bob Fries, and Steve Gebhardt, the color […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Press conference in London introducing Mick Taylor, 1969
The Stones introduce new band member Mick Taylor at press conference, Hyde Park, London, June 13 1969
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘CHAINSAW ROCKER’ (1982)
Also known as: Cookin’ UpWritten by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Nov. 11-Dec. 16 1982Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:A real […]
TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE (1974)
Drink in your summer, and gather your corn/ The dreams of the night time will vanish by dawn… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, Jan. 14-28 1974; Rolling Stones Mobile, Stargroves, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 6
Oct. 6, 1962: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill and Charlie) Oct. 6, 1963: Capital Theatre, Cardiff, Wales (2 shows) Oct. 6, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Watford, England (2 shows) Oct. 6, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 5
Oct. 5, 1963: Gaumont Theatre, Watford, England (2 shows) Oct. 5, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Wolverhampton, England (2 shows) Oct. 5, 1965: ABC Theatre, Carlisle, England (2 shows) Oct. 5, 1970: Festhalle, Frankfurt, […]
Bob Dylan on the Stones: “The Rolling Stones are truly the greatest rock and roll band in the world and…”
Bob Dylan on the Stones: “The Rolling Stones are truly the greatest rock and roll band in the world and always will be. The last too. Everything that came after them, metal, […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘BLESSED POISON’
Working title of what later was the Bridges to Babylon album, as originally told by Charlie Watts in an interview. A 2-CD set bootleg recording featuring the Anaheim 1999 concert finally received […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘Little Red Rooster’ (Shivaree 1965)
The Stones on ‘Shivaree’ doing LITTLE RED ROOSTER (US TV, May 16 1965)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘TORN AND FRAYED’ (instrumental take, 1972 rehearsal)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Sumet-Burnet Recording, Dallas, TX, USA, June 23 1972
ANYBODY SEEN MY BABY (1998)
I was flippin’ magazines/ In that place on Mercer Street/ When I thought I spotted her… Written by: Jagger/Richards/Written by: Jagger/Richards/K.D. Lang/Ben MinkRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 13-July 1997Guest […]
Keith Richards on Rolling Stones fans: “When you’re supported by…”
Keith on Rolling Stones fans: “When you’re supported by millions all over the world, you can either go nuts, or try to feed off the goodwill.”
A BIT OF HISTORY: ANDY JOHNS (1950-2013)
Engineer Glyn Johns’ younger brother, who was a tape operator at Olympic Studios in London. He first worked on a Stones project while they were recording THEIR SATANIC MAJESTIES REQUEST. By spring […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘Rolling Stones Get Award’ (Pathé News UK cinema-newscast 1965)
‘Rolling Stones Get Award’, Pathé News UK cinema-newscast, July 15 1965 Brian, Keith and Charlie get an award from Radio Luxembourg from Anita Harris at Thames river
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘FAST TALKING, SLOW WALKING’ (1971-1972)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Nellcote, France, June-Nov. 1971; Dynamic Sound Studios, Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 1972Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano), Jim Price (trumpet) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES […]
RUBY TUESDAY (1966)
There’s no time to lose, I heard her say/ Catch your dreams before they slip away… Also known as: Title 8Written by: Jagger, RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, Nov. 16-Dec. 6 1966*Data […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 4
Oct. 4, 1962: Marquee Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill and Charlie) Oct. 4, 1963: Odeon Theatre, Guildford, England (2 shows) Oct. 4, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Southampton, England (2 shows) Oct. 4, […]
Mick Jagger, about the Stones’ Rock and Roll Circus planned for the following year (1967): “The Stones will perform…”
Mick, about the Stones’ Rock and Roll Circus planned for the following year (1967): “The Stones will perform quite soon. What I want to do is have a show for young people […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: JIMMY REED
One of Mick and Brian’s blues idols. Anytime Brian became bored playing guitar, he went on to play the harmonica Reed-style. The Stones covered Reed enough throughout their career. More recently, Ronnie […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Dallas 1981 (rare footage)
Live footage from the Stones show at the Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Oct. 31 or Nov. 1 1981
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘CELLOPHANE TROUSERS’ (1975)
Also known as: ‘Back to the Country’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Jan.22-Feb. 9, 1975, RSM Studios, Rotterdam, Holland; March 25-Apr. 4, 1975, Musicland Studios, Munich, GermanyGuest musicians: Wayne Perkins (guitar) From Martin Elliott’s book THE […]
FLIP THE SWITCH (1998)
Maybe my carcass would feed the worms/ But I’m working for the other firm… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 13-July 1997Guest musicians: Waddy Wachtel (guitar), Jeff Sarli […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 3
Oct. 3, 1963: Odeon Theatre, Southend, England (2 shows) Oct. 3, 1964: Regal Theatre, Edmonton, London, England (2 shows) Oct. 3, 1965: Odeon Theatre, Manchester, England (2 shows) Oct. 3, 1970: Palais […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Live 1966 (rare silent footage)
From the Kinolibrary Archive Film collections (silent film)
Keith Richards, on playing instruments: “I mean, give me a guitar, give me a piano…”
Keith, on playing instruments: “I mean, give me a guitar, give me a piano, give me a broom and string, I wouldn’t get bored anywhere.“
“BLACK AND BLUE: BLUNT, RELENTLESS, AFFIRMATIVE” (Circus, 1976)
“BLACK AND BLUE: BLUNT, RELENTLESS, AFFIRMATIVE” Circus, USA, June 1 1976
A BIT OF HISTORY: CHRISSIE SHRIMPTON
Mick’s first girlfriend, who he met at a party, secretary and younger sister of ’60s top English model and icon of Swinging London Jean Shrimpton, whom with her long legs and slim […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger HAVE YOU SEEN YOUR MOTHER, BABY Webster Hall 1993
Webster Hall, NYC, Feb. 9 1993 Band line-up: Mick (vocals, harmonica)/Jimmy Rip (guitar)/Frank Simes (guitar)/John Pierce (bass)/Curt Bisquera (drums)/Chuck Leavell (keyboards)/Lenny Pickett (sax)/Bernard Fowler, Liz Constatine, Lynn Mabry and Sharon Celani (backing […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘LINDA LU’ (1979)
Written by: Ray SharpeRecorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 18-Feb. 12 1979 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:The Stones recorded approximately 40 songs during 1979 for the […]
STAR STAR (1973)
Honey, I’m open to anything/ I don’t know where to draw the line… Also known as: StarfuckerWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Dynamic Sounds Studios, Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 1972; Village Recorders, Los Angeles, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 2
Oct. 2, 1963: Regal Theatre, Edmonton, London, England (2 shows) Oct. 2, 1964: Release of THE ANDREW OLDHAM ORCHESTRA & CHORUS’ LP ’16 Hip Hits’, with guests:Keith Richards on Needles And Pins/ […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: NILS LOFGREN / KEITH DON’T GO
Following the disbanding of his band Grin in 1974, American rock musician, recording artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Nils Lofgren (most remembered as a member of Neil Young’s Crazy Horse and Bruce Springsteen’s […]
Mick Jagger on John Lennon: “I liked John a lot. He was the one…”
Mick on John Lennon: “I liked John a lot. He was the one I really got on with the most. We weren’t buddy-buddies but we were always friendly. But after the Beatles […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards complete interview on The Old Grey Whistle Test (1974)
Keith Richards talks with Bob Harris on the Old Grey Whistle Test (BBC 2, UK TV, Oct. 1 1974), a few days before the release of the Stones’ IT’S ONLY ROCK’N’ROLL album.
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ONE HIT (TO THE BODY) (early take, 1985)
Also known as: BESIDE YOU ; I CAN’T SEE NOBODYWritten by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé-Marconi Studios, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris, France, Apr. 15 1985 *Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS […]
DANCE LITTLE SISTER (1974)
On Saturday night we don’t go home/ We bacchanal, there ain’t no dawn… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, Jan. 14-28 1974; Rolling Stones Mobile, Stargroves, Newbury, England, Apr. 1974; Island […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 1
Oct. 1, 1963: Odeon Theatre, Streatham, London, England (2 shows) Oct. 1, 1964: Colston Hall, Bristol, England (2 shows) Oct. 1, 1965: ABC Theatre, Chester, England (2 shows) Oct. 1, 1966: City […]
Charlie Watts, about being on the road (2003): “My wife is at home. So when…”
Charlie, about being on the road (2003): “My wife is at home. So when I get home, mentally I’m still on the road, but I’m actually straight back into being there, with […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: “WOULD YOU LET YOUR SISTER GO WITH A ROLLING STONE?”
Historical headline of a 1964 article in the British music paper Melody Maker written by Ray Coleman. The phrase was adopted and popularized by Andrew Oldham to further the Stones’ outlaw image.
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Ronnie Wood interview, MTV 1994
Ronnie interview, MTV 1994
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BACK IN THE U.S.A.’ (1978)
Written by: Chuck BerryRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Aug-Sept. 1978Guest musicians: Ian Stewart or Ian McLagan (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:A quick jog around the USA […]
WHERE THE BOYS GO (1980)
Look here, darlin’, I know the score/ Paint your face, dye your hair, I’ll see you round the back!… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Aug-Sept. 1978; EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 30
Sept. 30, 1963: Rex Ballroom, Cambridge, England (extracurricular gig) Sept. 30, 1965: Gaumont Theatre, Hanley, England (2 shows) Sept. 30, 1966: Odeon Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland (2 shows) Sept. 30, 1971: Release of […]
Keith Richards on Brian Jones: “There are some people who you know aren’t going to get old…”
Keith on Brian: “There are some people who you know aren’t going to get old… Brian and I agreed that he, Brian, wouldn’t live very long… I remember saying, ‘You’ll never make […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: Keith Richards breaks three ribs at home, 1998
Back in 1998, Keith was at his home library standing on a chair trying to reach a book when he slipped. Many tomes came pouring down on top of him, leading to […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger inducts The Beatles, RnR Hall of Fame 1988
Mick inducts The Beatles, 3rd Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, NYC, Jan. 20 1988
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BABY, YOU’RE TOO MUCH’ (1985)
Also known as: ‘You’re Too Much’Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan. 15-March 3, Apr.8-June 17 and RPM Studios, New York, USA, July 16-Aug. 17 1985,Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell, […]
FOOL TO CRY (1976)
You know, I got a woman/ And she lives in the poor part of town… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, Dec. 12 1974-March 25-Apr. 4 1975; Casino, Montreux, Switzerland, Oct.-Nov. […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 29
Sept. 29, 1962: Ealing Jazz Club, London (without Bill and Charlie) Sept. 29, 1963: New Victoria Theatre, London, England (2 shows)The Stones’ first theatre tour of Great Britain, a package tour headlined […]
Charlie Watts, on the band carrying on: “I love playing the drums, and…”
Charlie, on the band carrying on: “I love playing the drums, and I love playing with Mick, Keith and Ronnie. I don’t know about the rest of it. It wouldn’t bother me […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: RONNIE WOOD’S ‘GIMME SOME NECK’ ALBUM COVER
As reported , the self-portrait on the cover of GIMME SOME NECK, Ronnie’s third solo album, released in 1979, was painted by Ronnie himself while looking in the mirror. Later on, when […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BROWN LEAVES’ (1972)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Dynamic Sounds Studios, Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 1972 and EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan.5-March 2 1978 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:This […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘TOPS’ (alt. take, 1972)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Dynamic Sounds Studios, Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 1972; Village Recorders Studio, Los Angeles, USA, Jan. 13-15 1973Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano) *Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
PARACHUTE WOMAN (1968)
Written by: Jagger, RichardRecorded: March 23-29, 1968, Olympic Sound Studios, London*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 28
Sept. 28, 1963: Assembly Hall, Walthamstow, England Sept. 28, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Romford, England (2 shows) Sept. 28, 1965: Capitol Theatre, Cardiff, Wales, UK (2 shows) Sept. 28, 1966: ABC Cinema aka […]
Mick Jagger, on the Stones making money (1989): “Of course, we’re doing it for the money…”
Mick, on the Stones making money (1989): “Of course, we’re doing it for the money, as well. We’ve always done it for the money. People get highly paid in rock & roll. […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: PHIL SPECTOR
Legendary and iconic American record producer, mostly famous as the creator of the “Wall of Sound.” He helped out on some Stones’ recording sessions—starting when he and Gene Pitney visited the Stones […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger I CAN’T TURN YOU LOOSE (live at the White House 2012)
Mick performs ‘I Can’t Turn You Loose’ at the The East Room, the White House, Washington, D.C., USA, Feb. 21 2012
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘AS TIME GOES BY’ (1964)
*Early version of ‘As Tears Go By’Written by: Jagger/Richard/OldhamRecorded: De Lane Lea Studios, Kingsway and Olympic Studios, London, England, March-May 1964Guest musicians: Jim Sullivan (guitar), Eric Ford (guitar) From Martin Elliott’s book THE […]
MISS AMANDA JONES (1966)
Hey girl with your nonsense nose/ All pointing right down at the floor… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Aug. 3-7 1966; Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Nov. 9-Dec. 6 1966*Data […]
FLASHBACK: ‘LOVE YOU LIVE’ PROMOTIONAL PARTY, NYC 1977
Sept. 27, 1977: Promotional party for the just-released Love You Live album at Trax, New York City
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 27
Sept. 27, 1962: Marquee Jazz Club (without Bill and Charlie) Sept. 27, 1963: ‘Teen-Beat Night ‘63’, Floral Hall Ballroom, Morecambe, England Sept. 27, 1964: Hippodrome Theatre, Birmingham, England (2 shows) Sept. 27, […]
Keith Richards, on life: “To me, life is a wild animal…”
Keith, on life: “To me, life is a wild animal. You hope to deal with it when it leaps at you.”
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘THROUGH THE PAST, DARKLY (BIG HITS VOL. 2)’ ALBUM COVER
The cover was an unusual octagonal shape, with the band pictures, full face with long hair. The shape was inspired by an M.C. Escher artwork called Verbum. Indeed Mick wrote to Escher […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan etc, ‘I Saw Her Standing There’, RnR Hall of Fame 1988
George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, and others. ‘I Saw Her Standing There’, 3rd ‘Rock’n Roll Hall Of Fame Induction’, Jan. 20, 1988
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘DID EVERYBODY PAY THEIR DUES?’ (1968)
*Early version of ‘Street Fighting Man’Also known as: ‘PRIMO GRANDE’, ‘PAY YOUR DUES’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Redlands, Sussex and Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, March 17-31 1968Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins, […]
FLIGHT 505 (1966)
Well, I confirmed my reservation/ Then I hopped a cab/ No idea of my destination/ And feeling pretty bad… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 6-9 1966 *Data taken from […]
FLASHBACK: BRIAN JONES TRIAL, 1968
Sept. 26, 1968: Brian attends his trial in London with Mick, Keith and his then girlfriend Suki Poitier after being arrested for marijuana possession in May that year, and this time faced […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 26
Sept. 26, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Bradford, England (2 shows) Sept. 26, 1965: Colston Hall, Bristol, England (2 shows) Sept. 26, 1968: Brian attends his trial in London with Mick, Keith and his […]
Mick Jagger, on touring the U.S. versus Europe (1997): “The audience in America tends to be pretty old…”
Mick, on touring the U.S. versus Europe (1997): “The audience in America tends to be pretty old. That’s a result of all kinds of factors I don’t have any control over, really. […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: Mick Jagger as ‘Billy the Kid’
April 15, 1972: It is reported that Mick has accepted the part of Billy The Kid in a film version of Michael McLure’s controversial stage play, The Beard based on an imaginary […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Don Webster interviews Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts, 1964
Cleveland News 5’s Don Webster and Jimmy O’Neill interview Mick and Charlie on ‘Upbeat’, US TV, 1964
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘ANDREW’S BLUES’ (1964)
Also known as: ‘And the Rolling Stones Met Phil and Gene’, ‘Fuckin’ Andrew’, ‘Song for Andrew’Written by: Phelge/SpectorRecorded: Regent Sounds Studios, London, England, Feb. 4 1964Guest musicians: Phil Spector, Gene Pitney, Allan […]
TURD ON THE RUN (1972)
I boogied in the ballroom, I boogied in the dark/ Tie you hands, tie you feet, throw you to the sharks… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Nellcote, France, Jun.-Nov. 1971; Sunset […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 25
Sept. 25, 1963: Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, England Sept. 25, 1964: Release of the TIME IS ON MY SIDE / CONGRATULATIONS 7″ single in the USA (London 9708) Sept. 25, 1964: Gaumont […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘AIN’T GONNA LIE’ (early version of ‘I Ain’t Signifying’, 1971)
Also known as ‘I Ain’t Signifying’, ‘Mean Woman Blues’, ‘I Ain’t Lying’ Written by: Jagger/Richard Recorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Nellcote, France, June-Nov. 1971*Remixed final version later officially released in 2010 in the […]
Keith, about being Keith Richards (2008): “I mean, I got me dogs, me kids. I go out…”
Keith, about being Keith Richards (2008): “I mean, I got me dogs, me kids. I go out and garden occasionally, depending on the time of year. Everybody lives, man. It’s the same […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: MAX ROMEO
Jamaican reggae artist who did backup vocals on the song ‘Dance’ (from the Emotional Rescue album, 1980) In 1981, Romeo released an LP titled HOLDING OUT MY LOVE TO YOU, which featured […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Palais Royale rehearsals, Toronto 2002
Rehearsals at Palais Royale, Toronto, Canada (secret gig to launch the Licks World Tour), August 16 2002 3 songs: It’s Only Rock N’Roll/Hot Stuff/Can’t You Hear Me Knockin’
BLUE AND LONESOME (2015)
I don’t have no headaches over myself/ My love has gone away from me… Written by: Memphis SlimRecorded: British Grove Studios, London, England, Dec. 11, 14–15 2015Guest musicians: Darryl Jones (bass), Chuck […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 24
Sept. 24, 1963: Ricky Tick Club, Windsor, England Sept. 24, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Doncaster, England (2 shows) Sept. 24, 1965: Release of OUT OF OUR HEADS in England (Decca SKL 4733), the […]
Keith Richards, on his differences with Mick: “I never plan anything, which is…”
Keith, on his differences with Mick: “I never plan anything, which is probably the difference between Mick and myself. Mick needs to know what he’s gonna do tomorrow and I’m just happy […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ROLLING STONES RECORDS FIRST RELEASES EVER
A LIST OF THE FIRST RELEASES BY ROLLING STONES RECORDS1. Brown Sugar 45 released on April 16th2. Sticky Fingers released on April 23rd (April 30th in USA)3. The London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards remembers being punched by Chuck Berry
Keith remembers being punched by Chuck Berry, The Tonight Show, Sept. 9 2014
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘YOU GOT THE SILVER’ (alt. version, Mick on vocals, 1969)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Feb. 9-18 1969Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
THE SINGER NOT THE SONG (1965)
It’s not the way you give in willingly/ Others do it without thrilling me… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, July 2-12, Sept. 6-7 1965*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 23
Sept. 23, 1963: Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London, England Sept. 23, 1966: Release of the HAVE YOU SEEN YOUR MOTHER, BABY, STANDING IN THE SHADOW?/WHO’S DRIVING YOUR PLANE 7″ single (Decca F […]
Mick Jagger on sex and drugs and rock’n’roll: “You start out playing rock’n’roll so…”
Mick on sex and drugs and rock’n’roll: “You start out playing rock’n’roll so you can have sex and do drugs, but you end up doing drugs so you can still play rock’n’roll […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘RICE KRISPIES JINGLE’
“Wake up in the morning there’s a snap around the place…”Feb. 6, 1964: The Stones record ‘Wake Up In The Morning’, a TV jingle for Kellog’s Rice Krispies cereal (aka ‘Rice Krispies […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘Music Scene’ promos TV 1969, Pt. 1
The Stones making promos for the TV program ‘Music Scene’ (US TV), June 13 1969, including Keith as an astronaut! Existing promos initially used to sell this show to ABC affiliates featured […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘I DON’T KNOW THE REASON WHY’ (1969)
Also known as: ‘Hillside Blues’Written by: Jagger/Richard/TaylorRecorded: Elektra Studios, Hollywood and Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, USA, Oct.18-Nov. 2 1969Guest musicians: Bobby Keys (saxophone)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE […]
SHATTERED (1978)
Laughter, joy, and loneliness and sex and sex and sex and sex/ Look at me, I’m in tatters… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Oct. 10-Dec. 1977, Jan. 5-March […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 22
Sept. 22, 1962: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill & Charlie) Sept. 22, 1963: Crawdaddy Club, London, EnglandRoute 66/Come On/Talkin’ ‘Bout You/Love Potion No. 9/Roll Over Beethoven/Money/Pretty Thing/Jaguar And The Thunderbird/Don’t […]
Mick Jagger on the making of ‘Blue & Lonesome’ (2016): “It was an exercise…”
Mick, on the making of ‘Blue & Lonesome’ (2016): “It was an exercise in sprezzatura. You’ve got to concentrate, but it can’t sound like it’s difficult. And it doesn’t… It’s not like […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘THE ROLLING STONES GATHER MOSS’
Pathe News newsreel covering a show by the band during their 1964 UK Tour. The filming was shot in Kingston-upon-Hull, England, on Sept. 21 that year. It also includes some shots of […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘Love You Live’ interview 1977
‘Love You Live’ album interview with Mick, Ronnie and Charlie. ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’ (UK TV), Sept. 9 1977
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘VICTOR HUGO’ (1985)
*Possibly which was later reworked as ‘I Could Have Stood You Up for Keith’s TALK IS CHEAP albumWritten by: RichardsRecorded: Pathé-Marconi Studios, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, Apr-June 1985 or RPM Studios, NYC, Aug. 1985*Data […]
DEAR DOCTOR (1968)
So help me, please doctor, I’m damaged/ There’s a pain where there once was a heart… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, May 13-18 1968Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano), Dave […]
