January 1979: Keith records a few tracks with reggae group Black Uhuru at Channel One Studios, Kingston, Jamaica. Among them, “Shine Eye Gal” was the only one officially released, which showed up […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: KEITH RICHARDS AND BLACK UHURU
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger interview Brazilian TV 2016
Feb. 26, 2016: Mick is interviewed in Sao Paulo for Superpop (Rede TV!, Brazilian TV) by Luciana Giménez, mother of his son Lucas
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘STOP BREAKING DOWN’ (alt. take, 1970)
Written by: Robert JohnsonRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, June 16-30 and July 14-27, 1970
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘I AM WAITING’ (1966)
Waiting for someone to come out of somewhere/ See it come along and/ Don’t know where it’s from/ Oh, yes you will find out… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, March […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 12
April 12, 1964: Fairfield Halls, Croydon, England (2 shows) April 12, 1995: ANZ Stadium, Brisbane, AustraliaNot Fade Away/Tumbling Dice/You Got Me Rocking/Live With Me/Just My Imagination/Sparks Will Fly/Satisfaction/Beast Of Burden/Angie/Rock And A […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger about a new bass player for the Rolling Stones (1992): “We don’t need a permanent bass player…”
Mick Jagger about new bass player for the Rolling Stones (1992):“We don’t need a permanent bass player. We want someone for the next project, which will be making an album and going […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Benefit for Blind – Richards’ Court-Ordered Concert” (1979)
*L.A. Times, Apr. 24 1979
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘Let’s Spend The Night Together’ movie premiere 1983
TV report of the ‘Let’s Spend The Night Together’ movie premiere at the Loew’s East 66th St, Theater, NYC, Feb. 11 1983
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘LET’S GO STEADY AGAIN’ (1979)
Also known as ‘Let’s Go Steady’, ‘She Left Me’Written by: J.W. AlexanderRecorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 18-Feb. 12 1979Guest musicians: Chrissy Kimsey (backing vocals), Bobby Keys (sax) From Martin Elliott’s […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘GOOD TIMES’ (1965)
Get in the groove and let the good times roll/ We’re gonna stay here to soothe our soul/ It could take all night long… Written by: Sam CookeRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN PARIS 1967
April 11, 1967: L’Olympia, Paris, France (2 shows)
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: NME POLL WINNERS CONCERT 1965
April 11, 1965: ‘NME Poll Winners Concert’, Empire Pool, Wembley, EnglandEverybody Needs Somebody To Love-Pain In My Heart/ Around And Around/ The Last Time
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 11
April 11, 1964: Pier Ballroom, Hastings, England April 11, 1965: ‘NME Poll Winners Concert’, Empire Pool, Wembley, EnglandEverybody Needs Somebody To Love-Pain In My Heart/ Around And Around/ The Last Time April […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on wanting to become a musician: “I used to pose in front of the mirror…”
Keith Richards on wanting to become a musician:“I used to pose in front of the mirror at home, I was hopeful. The only thing I was lacking was a bit of bread […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “On Tour with The Rolling Stones – What a Sellout Success!” (1964)
*Record Mirror, England, Sept. 18 1964
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: THE ROLLING STONES AND STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN
Possibly the most-talked about guitarist of the ‘80’s (so far), most notably for his work for and subsequent split with David Bowie. Legend has it that Stevie Ray Vaughan and his band […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘Working Five Years, Twenty Years Hanging Around’ TV special 1986
“Working Five Years, Twenty Years Hanging Around” (BBC2, UK TV special aired on Aug. 28 1986) featuring: 1. Arrival of the Stones at Royal Garden Hotel (Feb. 25 1986) 2. Interviews with […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘GOLDEN CADDY’ (1978)
Also known as : Part of the NightWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Jan. 5-March 2 1978 – Nov. 11-dec. 16 1982, EMI-Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France This went around the Stones recording mill when […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘FORTUNE TELLER’ (1966)
Said she’d take a look at my palm/ She said “Son, you feel kinda warm”… Written by: Naomi NevilleRecorded: Decca Studios, West Hampstead, London, England, Aug. 18 1963*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 10
April 10, 1964: The Baths, Leyton, England April 10, 1964: Release of THE ANDREW OLDHAM ORCHESTRA’s 7“ single ‘365 Rolling Stones (One For Every Day Of The Year)’/ ‘Oh I Do Like […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on playing with the New Barbarians (1979): “The thing about being in the Stones…”
Keith Richards on playing with the New Barbarians (1979):“The thing about being in the Stones – and baby, when you’re in the Stones, you’re in the Stones – you don’t get that […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: Mick Jagger editorial on ‘THE ROLLING STONES BOOK’, June 1964
Between 1964 and 1966, the Stones issued THE ROLLING STONES BOOK (also known as “The Rolling Stones Monthly Book”), the equivalent of the Beatles’ ‘The Beatles Monthly Book’, as well produced by […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: MONTAUK 1975. MICK JAGGER CUTS HIS ARM
It was May 1975 and the Stones were staying at Andy Warhol’s Montauk house for tour rehearsals. Mick suffered severe cuts on his right forearm after pushing it through a glass window […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards and Elvis Costello, Boston 2012
Keith and Elvis Costello playing Chuck Berry’s ‘Promised Land’, PEN New England Awards, John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, Boston, Feb. 26 2012
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘COCAINE BLUES’ (1993)
*Keith Richards on guitar and vocalsWritten by: Rev. Gary DavisRecorded: Windmill Lane Recording Studios, Dublin, Ireland, Nov.3-Dec. 11 1993*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘IF YOU LET ME’ (1975)
It’s nice to talk to you today/ It’s very pleasant anyway/ Is this as far as you go, girl/ But I’ll let you guess… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 9
April 9, 1964: McIlroys Ballroom, Swindon, England April 9, 1967: Palazzo Dello Sport, Genova, Italy (2 shows) April 9, 1976: Release of Bill Wyman’s solo 7″ single A QUARTER TO THREE/SOUL SATISFYING […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on discovering ‘jungle music’: “When I was 13 the first person I really admired was…”
Mick Jagger on discovering ‘jungle music’:“When I was 13 the first person I really admired was Little Richard. I wasn’t particularly fond of Elvis or Bill Haley… they were really good but […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: K.D. LANG – CONSTANT CRAVING / ANYBODY SEEN MY BABY?
In 1997 the Stones added a credit to K.D. Lang on their song ‘Anybody Seen My Baby’ after Keith’s daughter Angela informed her father that he may have unintentionally styled his song […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Perth, Australia 1973 (silent footage)
Feb. 24, 1973: Western Australia Cricket Ground, Perth, Australia (silent footage)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘NOBODY’S PERFECT’ (1985)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: RPM Studios, NYC, USA, July 16-Aug. 17 1985
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SWEET NEO CON’ (2005)
It’s liberty for all/ ‘Cause democracy’s our style/ Unless you are against us/ Then it’s prison without trial… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Studio France, West Indies, Nov. 2004; Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles, […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN MILANO 1967
April 8, 1967: Palalido Palazzo Dello Sport, Milano, Italy (2 shows)2nd show: The Last Time/Paint It Black/19th Nervous Breakdown/Lady Jane/Get Off Of My Cloud-Yesterday’s Papers/Ruby Tuesday/Let’s Spend The Night Together
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: Ready Steady Go! Mod Ball (1964)
April 8, 1964: ‘Ready Steady Go! Mod Ball’ (ARTV, UK TV), Empire Pool, Wembley, England JAGGER, CILLA AND A SNAPSHOT FROM THE (SURPRISINGLY SMARTLY DRESSED) DAWN OF POP: STARS POSE DURING REHEARSALS […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 8
April 8, 1964: ‘Ready Steady Go! Mod Ball’ (ARTV, UK TV), Empire Pool, Wembley, England April 8, 1967: Palalido Palazzo Dello Sport, Milano, Italy (2 shows)2nd show: The Last Time/Paint It Black/19th […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: 7 de abril de 1962: Mick Jagger y Keith Richards se encuentran con Brian Jones por primera vez
7 de abril de 1962: Mick Jagger y Keith Richards se encuentran con Brian Jones por primera vez después de un espectáculo del grupo Blues Incorporated en el Ealing Jazz Club, en […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: April 7, 1962: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards meet Brian Jones for the first time
April 7, 1962: Mick and Keith met Brian for the first time after a show by Blues Incorporated at the Ealing Jazz Club, in Ealing, West London. At the time they met […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on his career: “When I’m 33, I’ll quit – I don’t want to be…” (1972)
Mick Jagger on his career:“When I’m 33, I’ll quit – I don’t want to be a rock star all my life. I couldn’t bear to be like Elvis Presley and sing in […]
ROLLING STONES “NEW BARBARIANS: STONE-FREE AND ROLLING” (1979)
*Trouser Press magazine, USA, July 1979
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: LET’S SPEND ‘SOME TIME’ TOGETHER (1967)
On January 15 1967, after releasing their new single ‘Let’s Spend The Night Together,’ The Rolling Stones performed a “censored” version of the song on on the Ed Sullivan show. From Wikipedia:On […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Seattle 1981
The Stones at the Kingdome, Seattle, Washington, USA, Oct. 14, 1981
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘HOUND DOG’ (live 1978)
Written by: Leiber/StollerRecorded: Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, TN, June 28 1978
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘COOK COOK BLUES’ (1989)
Bad, bad, bad loving baby/ And I lay out my love alright… *B-side of the ‘Rock And A Hard Place’ singleAlso known as: Call Girl BluesWritten by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 7
April 7, 1962: Mick and Keith met Brian for the first time after a show by Blues Incorporated at the Ealing Jazz Club, in Ealing, West London. At the time they met […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about the Spring ’74 sessions (1974): “We finished off writing the songs that…”
Keith Richards about the Spring ’74 sessions (1974):“We finished off writing the songs that hadn’t been completed lyricwise, because a lot of them had been written in a very loose framework to […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Brian Jones by a Beatle” (by George Harrison, 1969)
*Disc and Music Echo, England, July 12 1969
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: REDLANDS
Keith’s legendary country home in West Wittering, Sussex, England, which he bought in early 1966 for £20,000. The house was built in the 15th century, with a moat around it. A few […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger and others ‘FIVE LONG YEARS’ Live from the White House 2012
Feb. 21, 2012: Mick takes part in the ‘Red, White and Blues’ celebration concert at the White House in front of U.S. President Barack Obama. Ther show was filmed for television, also […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘NO USE IN CRYING’ (alt. take, 1979)
Also known as: AIN’T NO USE IN CRYINGWritten by: Jagger/Richards/WoodRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, June 10-Oct. 19 1979Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano and organ)
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘MIGHT AS WELL GET JUICED’ (1997)
And the wolves are howling right at your door/ And the vultures want to tear off some more… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 13-July 1997Guest musicians: Waddy […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN ROMA 1967
April 6, 1967: Palazzo Dello Sport, Roma, Italy (2 shows)
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 6
April 6, 1964: Royal Hotel Ballroom, Lowestoft, England April 6, 1967: Palazzo Dello Sport, Roma, Italy (2 shows) April 6, 1970: After their contract with Decca Records expired, the Stones launch their […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Joe Jagger (Mick’s father) on Mick’s early days as a performer: “I would have preferred him to…”
Joe Jagger (Mick’s father) on Mick’s early days as a performer: “I would have preferred him to become a sportsman, but Mick set off right from the start to be independent. He […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Stones Crash-Bash In” (1974)
*Record Mirror, England, Aug. 3 1974
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: TONY CHAPMAN
Early Stones drummer, 1962, in a line-up that included Mick, Keith, Brian, and Ian Stewart. Tony Drummed for the band’s debut show at the Marquee on July 12 1962. Later in the […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: The Faces with Keith Richards, ‘I’D RATHER GO BLIND’ (1974)
Keith joins The Faces on I’D RATHER GO BLINDKilburn State Gaumont Theatre, London, England, Dec. 23 1974
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BLUESBERRY JAM’ (1972)
Written by: Nanker/PhelgeRecorded: RialtoTheatre, Montreux, Switzerland, May 17-21 1972 A shuffle and roll blues song featuring piano and a whining electric lead guitar. Ian Stewart sounds like the more likely pianist rather […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘GOOD TIMES, BAD TIMES’ (1964)
There’s gotta be trust in this world/ Or it won’t get very far/ Well, trust in someone/ Or there’s gonna be war… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Regent Sounds and IBC Studios, London, England, […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN BOLOGNA 1967
April 5, 1967: Palazzo Dello Sport, Bologna, Italy (2 shows)
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 5
April 5, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Ipswich, England (2 shows) April 5, 1966: K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark (2 shows) April 5, 1967: Palazzo Dello Sport, Bologna, Italy (2 shows) April 5, 1995: Adelaide […]
POLL: Will the Stones play ‘Brown Sugar’ on their next European tour?
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Brian Jones, on Jimi Hendrix: “Jimi Hendrix was the most…”
Brian, on Jimi Hendrix: “Jimi Hendrix was the most exciting guitarist I’ve ever heard.”
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts on going back on the road (1994): “People say we risk nothing…”
Charlie Watts on going back on the road (1994):“People say we risk nothing going back out on the road. But we risk reputation, and that’s everything… You miss the road when you’re […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: Beatles-Rolling Stones etc. Royal Albert Hall Great Pop Prom programme 1963
‘Great Pop Prom’,Royal Albert Hall, London, Sept. 15 1963 (1963 programme from The Great Pop Prom in aid of The Printers Pension Corporation at the Royal Albert Hall) This was the first […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: HELLS ANGELS
International motorcycle gang whose London branch peacefully policed the Stones’ free Hyde Park Concert on July 3 1969. Later on, the US West Coast division was called in to perform the same […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Paint It Black (Thank Your Lucky Stars, TV 1966)
Thank Your Lucky Stars, UK TV, May 8 1966 (includes Mick interview)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘LEAVE ME ALONE’ (1963)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Regent Sounds Studios, London, England, Nov. 20-21; Dec. 7 1963
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘EACH AND EVERYDAY OF THE YEAR’ (1975)
Never get around any more/ Don’t know what my friends are for/ No fun sitting all alone/ When I cry cry cry on my own… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Regent, IBC and Decca […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 4
April 4, 1964: Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, England April 4, 1995: Release of the ‘I GO WILD’ CD-single (Virgin Records America V25H-38478), incl. four tracks: 1. I Go Wild (album version)/ 2. […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger about punk (1978): “Punk, punk, punk… We’re a punk band…”
Mick Jagger about punk (1978):“Punk, punk, punk… We’re a punk band, one of the few”Journalist: You’re punks and you’re staying at the Fairmont with police escorts for your limo? C’mon Mick.“Shut up, […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “The Rolling Stones Confess to a ‘Noisy’ Headache” (1964)
*New Musical Express, England, Feb. 28 1964
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: GORE HOTEL / BEGGARS BANQUET PARTY
The Gore Hotel in Kensington, London, was the site of the real “beggars banquet” held in celebration of the release of the BEGGARS BANQUET album. The bash cost over £1,000 and ended […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘Anybody Seen My Baby?’, Live From 10 Spot 1997
From MTV’s ‘Live From 10 Spot’, Capital Theater, Port Chester, USA, Oct. 25 1997
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘SAINT OF ME’ (alt. version, 1997)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Los Angeles, March 13-July 1997
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘HAVE YOU SEEN YOUR MOTHER, BABY, STANDING IN THE SHADOW?’ (1966)
Tell me a story about how you adore me/ Live in the shadow, see through the shadow… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Aug. 7-31; IBC Studios, London, England, Sept. 2 […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN STOCKHOLM 1966
April 3, 1966: Kungliga Tennishallen, Stockholm, Sweden (2 shows)
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 3
April 3, 1963: Red Lion Pub, Sutton, England April 3, 1964: The Palais, Wimbledon, England April 3, 1966: Kungliga Tennishallen, Stockholm, Sweden (2 shows) April 3, 1999: Jerome Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH, […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘FLASHPOINT’ (1991)
April 2, 1991: Release of FLASHPOINT, the Stones’ fifth live album (recorded during the 1989 Steel Wheels and 1990 Urban Jungle tours)SIDE A: 1. (Intro) Continental Drift/ 2. Start Me Up/ 3. […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards, about his relationship with Mick Jagger:”There’s this perception that Mick and I…”
Keith Richards, about his relationship with Mick Jagger:“There’s this perception that Mick and I are always fighting. Most of it is very smooth sailing. Every time we stumble across the odd spat, […]
A HISTORY OF CHARLIE WATTS ON MAGAZINE COVERS THROUGH THE YEARS, PT. 2
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘HER SATANIC MAJESTY REQUESTS AND REQUIRES’
After Cosmic Christmas (actually the name of a song that was cut during recording sessions), this was the second selected title for the THEIR SATANIC MAJESTIES REQUEST album. Eventually Decca (the Stones’ […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘MERCY MERCY’ (alt. take, 1964)
Written by: Don Covay/Ronnie MillerRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, Nov. 8 1964*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘TOO RUDE’ (1986)
Oh little girl/ You never want me/ Tomorrow night you say/ You need my key… Written by: Lindon RobertsRecorded: Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Apr. 8-June 17 1985; RPM Studios, NYC, USA, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 2
April 2, 1966: Release of the Stones’ first greatest hits compilation album BIG HITS (HIGH TIDE AND GREEN GRASS) (London Records NP-1) in the U.S.SIDE A: 1. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction/ […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Dick Taylor, about Mick Jagger and the early Rolling Stones: “”I can remember Mick practising with a group of boys outside…”
“I can remember Mick practising with a group of boys outside our house in Beckwith. They called themselves Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys. We use dto sit in the next […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: Bill Wyman interview on ‘THE ROLLING STONES BOOK’, June 1964
Between 1964 and 1966, the Stones issued THE ROLLING STONES BOOK (also known as “The Rolling Stones Monthly Book”), the equivalent of the Beatles’ ‘The Beatles Monthly Book’, as well produced by […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘THE PROMOTIONAL ALBUM’
Although known as The Promotional Album, the album title is simply THE ROLLING STONES (London, RSD-1) This was a special radio promo album pressed in a limited edition ain October 1969 and […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger ‘SWEET HOME CHICAGO’, Live from the White House 2012
Feb. 21, 2012: Mick takes part in the ‘Red, White and Blues’ celebration concert at the White House in front of U.S. President Barack Obama. The show was filmed for television, also […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘DREAM ABOUT’ (1997)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Los Angeles, March 13-July 1997
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘GROWN UP WRONG’ (1964)
Well you were easy to fool, when you were in school/ But you’ve grown up all wrong Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Regent IBC Studios, London, England, Sept. 28-29 1964*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN STOCKHOLM 1965
April 1, 1965: Kungliga Tennishallen, Stockholm, Sweden (2 shows)
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: April 1
April 1, 1964: ‘All Fools Charity Beat Ball’, Locarno Ballroom, Stevenage, EnglandRead more: http://www.ourstevenage.org.uk/content/topics/sport-and-leisure/music/the-rolling-stones-at-the-geo-w-king-apprentice-association-all-fools-charity-beat-ball-april-1st-1964 April 1, 1965: Kungliga Tennishallen, Stockholm, Sweden (2 shows) April 1, 1967: Ernst-Merck-Halle, Hamburg, West Germany (2 shows) […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on death: “I mean some doctor told me…” (2007)
Keith Richards on death:“I mean some doctor told me I had six months to live and I went to their funeral.”
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: Keith Richards “What an Insult!” (1978)
*The Examiner, England, Oct. 25 1978
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘SLOW ROLLERS’ (1981)
SLOW ROLLERSCompilation album Released: Jan. 1 1981Record label: Decca TAB 30SIDE A: 1. You Can’t Always Get What You Want/ 2. Take It Or Leave It/ 3. You Better Move On/ 4. […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘NOT FADE AWAY’, live Johannesburg 1995
Feb. 24, 1995: Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘HONEST MAN’ (1993)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Sandymount Studios, Kildare, Ireland, July 9-Aug. 6 and September; Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland, Nov. 3-Dec. 10 1993Guest musicians: Darryl Jones (bass) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘UNDERCOVER OF THE NIGHT’ (1983)
Down in the bars the girls are painted blue/ Done up in lace, done up in rubber… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan. 31-Feb. 15 1983; Compass Point […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 31
March 31, 1963: 2 shows: Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London and Station Hotel, Richmond, England March 31, 1964: West Cliff Hall, Ramsgate, England March 31, 1965: Mässhallen, Gothenburg, Sweden (2 shows) First […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts on fame: “Fame and glamour should not be…”
Charlie Watts on fame:“Fame and glamour should not be your motives. Do things because you genuinely love them. In the end, what matters is if you are genuinely passionate about it.”
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Aftermath – Mick Jagger Answers Some Questions” (1967)
*Record Mirror, England, Aug. 26 1967
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘AUTOMATIC CHANGER’, working title of LET IT BLEED
‘AUTOMATIC CHANGER’Working title of the LET IT BLEED album. The iconic cover of Let It Bleed shows a wacky cake with layers made of a tire, a clock face, a film canister, […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards w/Buster Pondeixter ‘Take Out Some Insurance’ live NYC 1984
Feb. 23, 1984: Keith joins Buster Poindexter (formerly David Johansen, New York Dolls’ frontman) onstage at Tramp’s, in New York City, playing two songs: Take Out Some Insurance/ Rocket 88
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘AFTER HOURS’ (1978)
Written by: ParrishRecorded: EMI-Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan. 5-March 2 1978 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Another Ian Stewart inspired tune with wailing Larry Adler harmonica.
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘HARLEM SHUFFLE’ (1986)
You scratch just like a monkey/ Yeah you do real cool… Written by: Relf/NelsonRecorded: RPM Studios, NYC, July 16-Aug. 17 & Sept. 10-Oct. 15 1985; Right Track Studios, NYC, USA, Nov. 15-Dec. […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 30
March 30, 1963: Wooden Bridge Hotel, Guildford, England March 30, 1964: 2 shows: Ricky Tick Club, Plaza Ballroom, Guildford and Ricky Tick Club, Olympia Ballroom, Reading, England March 30, 1965: Tivoli Konsertsal, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on making money:“I came into music just because…”
Mick Jagger on making money:“I came into music just because I wanted the bread. It’s true. I looked around and this seemed like the only way I was going to get the […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “A Special Issue on the World’s Greatest Rock’n’Roll Band” (1973)
*Creem magazine, USA, Jan. 1973
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards and Jerry Lee Lewis LITTLE QUEENIE (US TV 1983)
A “killer” performance! Keith joins Jerry Lee Lewis on Chuck Berry’s ‘Little Queenie’ (Salute!, US TV, July 16 1983
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘COME ON SUGAR’ (1975)
Also known as: ‘Let’s Do It Right’ Written by: Jagger/Richard Recorded: RSM Studios, Rotterdam, Holland, Jan. 22-Feb. 9 1975 ; Atlantic Studios, NYC, USA, Apr.-June 1981Guest musicians: Jeff Beck (guitar) From Martin […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DON’T STOP’ (2002)
But you pepper me with poison darts/ And twisted in your knife… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Studio Guillaume Tell, Paris, France, May 13-June 8 2002Guest musicians: Darryl Jones (bass)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN BREMEN 1967
March 29, 1967: Stadthalle, Bremen, West Germany (2 shows)
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: BREMEN 1967, press conference (18 photos)
March 29, 1967: Stadthalle, Bremen, West Germany
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN PARIS 1966
March 29, 1966: L’Olympia, Paris, France (2 shows)
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 29
March 29, 1963: Ricky Tick Club, Windsor, England March 29, 1964: Brian fills in for vocalist Keith Relf on harmonica, who was unwell at the time, for THE YARDBIRDS’ gig at the […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Ronnie Wood on working with Mick Jagger on ‘It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll’ (1974): “Mick and I worked out…”
Ronnie Wood on working with Mick Jagger on ‘It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll’ (1974):“Mick and I worked out I Can Feel the Fire and after we’d done that, he said, Help me […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “TO HELL WITH THE ROLLING STONES!” (BRIAN JONES LAST INTERVIEW)
As we know, Brian wasn’t a huge fan of interviews. When it was about magazines, he would only take part when the whole band was being interviewed. The only times he accepted […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: Keith Richards’ sleepless records
“Adrenaline is the most amazing thing we have,” Richards told an interviewer in 1992. Indeed, his ability to go without sleep is almost beyond belief. He recorded “Before They Make Me Run,” […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards on on Friday Night Videos, 1984
Keith on ‘Friday Night Videos’ (NBC, US TV), March 1984. Originally filmed in February that year.
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘ALTERATION BOOGIE’ (1993)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: April 20-May 1993, Blue Wave Studios, Barbados From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Keith Richards’ boogie lament for Charlie Watts’ dress sense. You know it don’t […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘GUNFACE’ (1997)
Your tongue lickin’ way out of place/ I’ll rip it out/ I’ll stick a gun in your face/ You’ll pay with your life… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Hollywood, USA, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 28
March 28, 1964: Wilton Hall Tottenham, Bletchley, England March 28, 1965: Tivoli Konsertsal, Copenhagen, Denmark (2 shows) March 28, 1969: Release of CHAMPION JACK DUPREE’s 7″ single ‘Ba’la Fouche / Kansas City’, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts on the way he plays live: “People say I play real loud. I don’t…”
Charlie Watts on the way he plays live:“People say I play real loud. I don’t, actually. I’m recorded loud and a lot of that is because we have good engineers. Mick knows […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “BEATLES & STONES: NO CONCERT…” (1969)
Record Mirror, England, July 5 1969
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘ROLLED GOLD – THE VERY BEST OF THE ROLLING STONES’
Released on: November 15, 1975 Record label: Decca ROST 1/2Tracks: 28RECORD 1SIDE A: Come On/ I Wanna Be Your Man/ Not Fade Away/ Carol/ It’s All Over Now/ Little Red Rooster/ Time […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards w/ Buster Pondeixter ‘Rocket 88’ live NYC 1984
Feb. 23, 1984: Keith joins Buster Poindexter (formerly David Johansen, New York Dolls’ frontman) onstage at Tramp’s, in New York City, playing two songs: Take Out Some Insurance/ Rocket 88
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘ALRIGHT CHARLIE’ (1993)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: April 20-May 9; July 9-Aug. 6 and September; Nov. 3-Dec. 10 1993, Blue Wave Studios, Brabados; Sandymount Studios, Kildare, Ireland; Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, IrelandGuest musicians: Darryl Jones (bass) […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘BLUE TURNS TO GREY’ (1965)
You think you’ll have a ball/ And you won’t care at all… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, July 2-12, Sept. 6-7 1965*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN OREBRO 1967
March 27, 1967: Vinterstadium, Orebro, Sweden (2 shows)
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 27
March 27, 1964: Ex-Serviceman’s Club, Windsor, England March 27, 1964: Mick, Keith and Andrew Oldham attend a Decca party at the Ex-Serviceman’s Club, Windsor, Berkshire for the launch of a record of […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger about early adolescence: “I never got to have a raving…”
Mick Jagger about early adolescence:“I never got to have a raving adolescence between the age of 12 to 15, because I was concentrating on my studies, but then that’s what I wanted […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Mick Jagger Always Speaks His Mind!” (1964)
*New Musical Express. England, May 22 1964
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards explains why Bill Wyman left the Stones
Keith explains why Bill Wyman left the Stones (MTV interview 1993)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘5 PART JAM’ (1967)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, July 7-22 1967Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:An instrumental of whch seven cuts exist.
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘ALL OF YOUR LOVE’ (2016)
All your love, I’ve got to have one day/ All your love, I’ve got to have ya one day… Written by: Magic SamRecorded: British Grove Studios, London, England, Dec. 11, 14–15 2015Guest […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 26
March 26, 1964: Town Hall, Kidderminster, England (2 shows) March 26, 1965: Fyens Forum, Odense, Denmark (2 shows)That’s the day when Bill Wyman was knocked unconscious by way of a 220-volt electric […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Bill Wyman on his first experience with music: “Towards the end of the war, when…”
Bill Wyman on his first experience with music:“Towards the end of the war, when I was about 5 or 6, my brothers and sisters used to play a little wind-up record player […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘ADONAIS’
A poem by English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822), part of which was read by Mick in memory of Brian Jones at the free Hyde Park concert given by the Stones […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Live at The Double Door, Chicago 1997
Sept. 18, 1997: The Double Door, Chicago, IL, USA (Bridges to Babylon 2nd pre-tour club concert, with the Stones billed as “Little Blue Crunchy Things”) Little Queenie/19th Nervous Breakdown/You Got Me Rocking/Crazy […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘STUCK OUT ALL ALONE’ (1968)
Also known as: ‘Hamburger to Go’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sounds Studios, London, England, May 13-18 1968 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:High pitched ooh-ooh vocals introduce this slow […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘TELL ME (YOU’RE COMING BACK)’ (1964)
I hear the knock on my door that never comes/ I hear the telephone that hasn’t rung… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Regent IBC Studios, London, England, Jan. 29-Feb. 1964*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES IN LA HABANA 2016
March 25, 2016: Ciudad Deportiva de La Habana, La Habana, Cuba (last show of the Latin American Olé tour)Jumping Jack Flash/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Out Of Control/All Down The Line/Angie/Paint It Black/Honky […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 25
March 25, 1964: Town Hall, Birmingham, England (2 shows) March 25, 1967: Idrottens Hus Paskafton, Helsingborg, Sweden (2 shows) March 25, 1983: Charlie Watts joins Rocket 88 for a concert at the […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts about working hard to learn his craft (2013)
Charlie Watts about working hard to learn his craft (2013):“I really did my homework. Everything’s easier and quicker now. I wanted to be Max Roach or Kenny Clarke playing in New York […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: THE STONES’ FIRST TV APPEARANCE, 1963
From the book Old Gods Almost Dead: The 40-Year Odyssey of the Rolling Stones, by Stephen Davis (2001):Birmingham, Sunday, July 7 1963. The Rolling Stones appeared smiling nervously on TV for the […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘THE LAST TIME’ (Shindig! 1965)
Shindig! (US TV) May 20, 1965
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘A DIFFERENT KIND’ (1977)
Also known as : ‘Thinking About You’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI-Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Oct 10-Dec. 1977, Jan. 5-March 2 1978 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:A slow […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘ALL THE WAY DOWN’ (1983)
I was King, Mr. Cool/ Just a snobby little fool… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Nov. 11-Dec. 16 1982; Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, May 1983; The Hit […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 24
March 24, 1962: Ealing Jazz Club, London: Brian plays guitar on one song with Alexis Korner’s band BLUES INCORPORATED (probably ‘Dust My Blues’)No picture of that day eventually available, but here’s a […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on being nervous onstage (2003)
Mick Jagger on being nervous onstage (2003):“When we played at the Palais Royale in Toronto as a warm-up for the Forty Licks tour, the rest of the Rolling Stones were incredibly nervous. […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: Keith Richards interview 1977
*Gig magazine, USA, Oct. 1977
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘JAMMING WITH EDWARD’
“Budget” album released on Rolling Stones Records on Jan. 7 1972 (also called: NICKY HOPKINS, RY COODER, MICK JAGGER, BILL WYMAN, CHARLIE WATTS—JAMMING WITH EDWARD) featuring a jam session produced by Glyn […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: BACKSTAGE AMSTERDAM 2003
Great footage of the Stones backstage in Amsterdam Arena, Holland, Aug. 19 2003
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ’20 NIL’ (1997)
Written by: Jagger/Richards Recorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Los Angeles, March 13-July 1997
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘TALKIN’ ABOUT YOU’ (1965)
Let me tell you ’bout a girl I know/ Help me know she looks so good… Written by: Chuck BerryRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, July 2-12, Sept. 6-7 1965*Data taken from Martin […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 23
March 23, 1962: Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated do their debut show at the Ealing Club, London. Brian attends and meets Charlie (who was drumming in the band) for the first time.Charlie: “It […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about music as art: “You see, to me, the art of music is…”
Keith about music as art: “You see, to me, the art of music is listening to it, not playing it. The real art of it is hearing it.”
ROLLING STONES – A HISTORY OF CHARLIE WATTS ON MAGAZINE COVERS THROUGH THE YEARS, PT. 1
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Hanging out by the pool, US tour, Fresno 1965
Rare footage, US tour, Fresno 1965 (silent film, from The Kino Library)
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 SONGS: ‘THE UNDER ASSISTANT WEST COAST PROMOTION MAN’ (1965)
Yeah I’m sitting here thinking just how sharp I am/ I’m a necessary talent behind every rock and roll band… Written by: Nanker/PhelgeRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, May 10-11 1965*Data taken from […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 22
March 22, 1963: Ricky Tick Club, Windsor, England March 22, 1964: Esplanade Pavilion, Ryde, Isle of Wight, England March 22, 1990: Mick holds a press conference at the Tabernacle Club in London, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards, on the band’s shows (1994): “On any given night, we’re still a damn good band….”
Keith on the band’s shows (1994): “On any given night, we’re still a damn good band. And on some nights, maybe even the best band in the world. So screw the press […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Stones Do Europe” (1974)
*Hit Parader magazine, USA, May 1974
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘TATTOO’
The TATTOO YOU album title was originally planned to be simply named ‘TATTOO’. Mick claims to this day that even he has no clue how the “You” became later attached to the […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger in ‘World In Action’, 1967
July 31, 1967: ‘World In Action’ (Granada, UK TV): Mick discusses with Lord Stow Hill, William Rees-Mogg, John Robinson (Bishop Of Woolwich) and Father Thomas Curbishley
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘GANGSTER’S MOLL’ (1979)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jun. 10-Oct. 19 1979 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Mick Jagger can be heard directing Gangster’s Moll, uttering the […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SLIPPING AWAY’ (1989)
Just as you have touched my heart/ I wake up babe and we’re apart… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Air Studios, Montserrat, March 29-Apr. 1989; Olympic Sound Studios, May 15-June 29 1989Guest musicians: Chuck […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 21
March 21, 1964: Whitehall, East Grinstead, England March 21, 1970: Release of FIRST STEP, the Faces’ first album (Warner Bros. Records K 46053)SIDE A: 1. Wicked Messenger/ 2. Devotion/ 3. Shake, Shudder, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Bill Wyman on being ‘the quiet Stone’: “I’m not an upfront person…”
Bill Wyman on being ‘the quiet Stone’: “I’m not an upfront person. Being upfront is not my forte. I’m quite happy to stay in the back there with the drums, where I […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “NEW STONE, NEW SINGLE” (1969)
*Melody Maker, England, June 21 1969STONES SEPTEMBER TOUR, NEW SINGLE, TAYLOR SOLOThe Rolling Stones will tour Britain in September; new member Mick Taylor told the NME this week. A full Continental and […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘WINDMILL’ (1973)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Village Recorders, Los Angeles, USA, Jan. 13-15 1973 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:The Stones started rehearsals for the upcoming tour in Los Angeles by […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘WORRIED ABOUT YOU’ (1981)
Sweet things, sweet things that you promised me… Also known as: Sometimes I Wonder WhyWritten by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: RSM Studios, Rotterdam, Holland, Jan. 22-Feb. 9 1975; EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, June […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 20
March 20, 1963: Red Lion Club, Sutton, England March 20, 1964: Release of ADRIENNE POSTA’s single ‘Shang A Doo Lang/When A Girl Really Loves You’, with Charlie as guest on side A […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger, on the Stones’ reaction to his future first solo album (1984): “As soon as I was…”
Mick, on the Stones’ reaction to his future first solo album (1984): “As soon as I was planning on doing it , I told the band, and I said, ‘Well do you […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘THE MAN WHO KILLED MICK JAGGER’
A novel by author by David Littlejohn originally published in 1977 about a graduate student and social misfit who sets out to murder “the idol of his generation.”The text on blurb on […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger on The Charlie Rose Show, 2002
Mick Jagger interview on The Charlie Rose Show about ‘The Man from Elysian Fields’ movie, where he starred in as as Luther Fox, along Andy García (US TV, Nov. 14 2002)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘DANCING GIRLS’ (1979)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 18-Feb. 12 1979 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:With unfinished lyrics, Dancing Girls lacks any spark. It’s one of […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DOWN IN THE HOLE’ (1980)
None of your money/ Will buy you forgiveness/ None of your jewelry/ None of your gold… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, June 10-Oct. 19 1979Guest musicians: Sugar Blue […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 19
March 19, 1965: The Tailor And Cutter Magazine runs an article asking the Stones to start wearing ties, as the current fashion did not include wearing ties with shirts, so many tie-makers […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about getting the Stones together (2012):”The Stones are amazing that way…”
Keith Richards about getting the Stones together (2012):“The Stones are amazing that way, their chemistry and their energy when they get together. The hard bit with the Stones is getting them together. […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Going commercial? Rubbish say the Stones” (1963)
*Record Mirror, England, Dec, 7 1963
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘SUGAR BLUE’
American blues harpist (born born James Joshua “Jimmie” Whitin) Following advice from bluesman Memphis Slim, Blue traveled in the late to Paris, France where, according to Ronnie Wood, he was found by […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick, Keith and Ronnie interview, Paris 1976
Mick, Keith and Ronnie relaxed interview, Paris 1976
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘WE WERE FALLING IN LOVE’ (1964)
Also known as ‘Waving Hair’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Regent Sounds Studios, London, England, Sept. 28-29 1964 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:This song was made available on a 1964 […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘BABY BREAK IT DOWN’ (1994)
There’s no river running/ That we can’t cross/ Does one or the other of us/ Have to be the boss… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ronnie Wood’s Sandymount Studios, Kildare, Ireland, July 9-Aug. 6 […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 18
March 18, 1964: City Hall, Salisbury, England March 18, 1965: ABC Theatre, Romford, England (2 shows) March 18, 1965: Mick, Brian and Bill were fined £5 ($8.50) after urinating in a public […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about not touring behind ‘Dirty Work’ (1986):”Dirty Work I built pretty much…”
Keith Richards about not touring behind ‘Dirty Work’ (1986):“Dirty Work I built pretty much on the same idea as Some Girls, in that it was made with the absolute idea that it […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: 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 ON VIDEO: Ronnie Wood with The Stereophonics, live London 2008
Feb. 19, 2008: The Hospital Club, London, England. Ronnie joins the Stereophonics on ‘Don’t Let Me Down’
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘PRETTY BEAT UP’ (instr. take, 1982)
Written by: Jagger/Richards/WoodRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne Billancourt, Paris, France, Nov. 11 1982
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘LOVING CUP’ (1972)
I’m the man who walks the hillside in the sweet summer sun/ I’m the man that brings you roses when you ain’t got none… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Villa Nellcote, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 17
March 17, 1963: 2 shows: Studio 51, Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London and Station Hotel, Richmond, England March 17, 1964: Assembly Hall, Tunbridge Wells, England“Our encounter with the Stones was not good,” […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on Brian Jones’ Moroccan tapes: “I remember Brian playing his…”
Mick Jagger on Brian Jones’ Moroccan tapes:“I remember Brian playing his Moroccan tapes in the ’60s. We had this engineer we were working with, George Chkiantz, and George was one of the […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Rolling Stone Charlie Watts Takes Over Mansion of First Achbishop of Canterbury!” (1968)
*New Musical Express, England, Jan. 20 1968
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Saturday Night Live rehearsals 1978
Saturday Night Live rehearsals (Bill Wyman’s studio, Westchester, NY, Oct. 6 1978)
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 […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘HEARTS FOR SALE’ (1989)
I don’t need a doctor/ I need a deputation/ You don’t want my loving/ You can just take my resignation… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Air Studios, Montserrat, March 29-Apr. 15 1989; Olympic Sound […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 16
March 16, 1965: Granada Theatre, Greenford, England (2 shows) March 16, 1995: Korakuen Dome, Tokyo, JapanNot Fade Away/Tumbling Dice/You Got Me Rocking/Live With Me/Rocks Off/ Sparks Will Fly/Satisfaction/Beast Of Burden/Angie/It’s All Over […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on playing with sober Ronnie Wood (2015): “Well, me and Ronnie always have a laugh…”
Keith Richards on playing with sober Ronnie Wood (2015):“Well, me and Ronnie always have a laugh, whenever and whereever. When he said, I’m straightening up, I said, That will be an interesting […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘THE ROLLING STONES ALL NIGHT RAVE’
The Rolling Stones’ All Night Rave took place at Ally Pally (Alexandra Palace, London) on 26th June 1964, lasting from 9 P.M. to 6:30 AM. It was organised by the Stones’ fan […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger Australia 1988 solo tour, TV report and interview
Mick in Australia 1988 (solo tour) Tour report and interview.
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘EVERLASTING IS MY LOVE’ (1978)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI-Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Oct.10-Dec. 1977, Jan. 5-March 2, 1978
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘LET IT LOOSE’ (1972)
In the bar you’re getting drunk, oh yeah/ I ain’t in love, I ain’t in luck Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Oct. 17-31 1970; Rolling Stones Mobile, Nellcote, France, […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Ronnie Wood on The One Show TV 2017 (complete version)
Ronnie interview on The One Show (BBC1 TV) by Alex Jones and Matt Baker, Aug. 16 2017
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 15
March 15, 1964: Invicta Ballroom, Chatham, England, with Micky Waller (see picture) replacing Charlie March 15, 1965: Odeon Theatre, Guildford, England (2 shows) March 15, 1999: First Union Center, Philadelphia, PA, USAJumping […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Taylor on his own band (1999):”What I’ve always lacked is…”
Mick Taylor on his own band (1999):“What I’ve always lacked is a really strong band to back me up.”
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Jagger Slams Stones Ban” (1972)
*New Musical Express, England, Dec. 23 1972
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘HEART OF STONE’ (Shindig!, US TV 1964)
‘HEART OF STONE’ on Shindig! (US TV) Recorded on Dec. 15 1964, aired on Jan. 20 1965
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘STEWED AND KEEFED’ (1964)
Also known as: Brian’s BluesWritten by: Nanker/PhelgeRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, June 10-11; Feb. 4 1964 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:The first Chicago session was to produce […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘WALKING THE DOG’ (1964)
Silver buttons all down her back/ High hose, tippy toes/ She broke the needle and she can sew… Written by: Rufus ThomasRecorded: Regent Sounds and IBC Studios, London, England, Jan. 29-Feb. 1964*Data […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN MEXICO CITY 2016
March 14, 2016: Foro Sol, México DF, MéxicoStart Me Up/It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Out Of Control/Street Fighting Man/Wild Horses/Paint It Black/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/You Got The Silver/Before They Make Me Run/Midnight […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 14
March 14, 1963: Manor House Pub, Harringay Jazz Club, London, England March 14, 1965: Odeon Theatre, Rochester, England (2 shows) March 14, 1971: The Roundhouse, London, England (2 shows) March 14, 1995: […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on recording the Stones’ first album: “Many of the English punk records sound…”
Keith Richards on recording the Stones’ first album:“Many of the English punk records sound like our early records and that is very hard to achieve nowadays with sophisticated technology, 24-track studios. We […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘NATIONAL FEDERATION OF HAIRDRESSERS’
On April 22 1964, the President of The National Federation of Hairdressers offered a free haircut to the next No.1 group in the UK pop charts. He said the Stones “are the […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos. ‘How I Wish’, TV Boston 1993
Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos, ‘HOW I WISH’ Orpheum Theater, Boston, Feb. 13 1993 (original Japanese TV broadcast)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘CRIED OUT’ (2002)
*Early version of LAUGH, I NEARLY DIEDWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Studio Guillaume Tell, Suresnes, France, May 13-June 7 2002Guest musicians: Darryl Jones (bass), Chuck Leavell (keyboards), Blondie Chaplin (percussion)
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SLEEP TONIGHT’ (1986)
You always watch the sun go down/ The same old shadows crawl over town… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: RPM Studios, NYC, USA, July 16-Aug. 17 & Sept. 10-Oct. 15 1985; Right Track Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 13
March 13, 1965: Granada Theatre, Rugby, England (2 shows) March 13, 1971: University of Leeds, Leeds, EnglandJumping Jack Flash/Live With Me/Dead Flowers/Stray Cat Blues/Love In Vain/Midnight Rambler/Bitch/Band introduction/Honky Tonk Women/Satisfaction/Little Queenie/Brown Sugar/Street […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts on jazz and cleaning up (1986): “The jazz orchestra was a good band…”
Charlie Watts on jazz and cleaning up (1986):“The jazz orchestra was a good band in the end – during the period we were playing I had cleaned up, so the first phase […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Player of the Month: Brian Jones” (1964)
*Beat Monthly, England, Apr. 1 1964
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Cologne 1973 (rare footage)
The Stones live at the Sporthalle, Cologne, West Germany, Sept. 4 1973
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘MEET ME IN THE BOTTOM’ (1964)
Also known as: DOWN IN THE BOTTOM ; FAT OLD MAN Written by: Willie Dixon Recorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, June 10-11 1964 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SAINT OF ME’ (1997)
Augustin knew temptation/ He loved women, wine and song/ And all the special pleasures/ Of doing something wrong… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 13-July 1997Guest musicians: Me’Shell […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 12
March 12, 1965: Trocadero Theatre, Leicester, England (2 shows) March 12, 1968: The Stones start recording their next single ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ at Olympic studios, London, with new producer Jimmy Miller. Keith […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Brian Jones on his career: “I enjoy it – with reservations…”
Brian Jones on his career:“I enjoy it – with reservations, but I’m not really sort of satisfied, either artistically or personally”
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘BURDEN OF DREAMS’
BURDEN OF DREAMS is a 1982 documentary by Les Blank about the making of the film ‘Fitzcarraldo’, starring German actor Klaus Kinski. The documentary features Mick (as Fitzcarraldo’s assistant Wilbur) and actor […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Dallas 1975 (rare footage)
Rare TV footage of the Stones arriving to the Dallas airport , plus fans before the show at the Cotton Bowl, July 1975
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘HAND OF FATE’ (early version, 1975)
Written by: Jagger/Richard Recorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, March 19-Apr. 5 1975 Guest musicians: Wayne Perkins (guitar), Ollie Brown (percussion) *Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘STOP BREAKING DOWN’ (1972)
I love my baby ninety nine degrees/ But that mama got a pistol, laid it down on me… Written by: Robert Johnson (Trad. arranged by Jagger/Richard)Recorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, June […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: Tangier, Morocco 1967
March 11, 1967: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Anita Pallenberg fly down to Tangier, Morocco, where they join Brian Jones. The group then drives down to stay in Marrakesh.
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 11
March 11, 1965: City Hall, Sheffield, England (2 shows) March 11, 1966: Release of THE ARANBEE POP SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’s LP ‘Today’s Pop Symphony’, with Keith as producer and musical director. March 11, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger about having a vocation (1997): “People always question why we continue…”
Mick Jagger about having a vocation (1997):“People always question why we continue to do it, it’s very odd but people question it all the time that why you should do it, you […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Stones Special – Latest Single is ‘We Love You’ ” (1967)
*New Musical Express. England, Aug. 12 1967
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger interview talking about Peter Tosh (1978)
Mick talks about Peter Tosh, 1978
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘AIN’T GONNA LIE’ (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 […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DON’T LIE TO ME’ (1964)
Well, I will love you baby and it ain’t no lie/ For every winter till the well runs dry… Written by: Chuck BerryRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, June 10-11 1964Guest musicians: Ian […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN BOGOTÁ 2016
March 10, 2016: Estadio El Campín, Bogotá, ColombiaJumping Jack Flash/It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Dead Flowers/Beast Of Burden/Wild Horses/Paint It Black/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/You Got The Silver/Before They Make Me Run/Midnight Rambler/Miss […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 10
March 10, 1963: 2 shows: Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London and Station Hotel, Richmond, England March 10, 1965: ABC Theatre, Huddersfield, England (2 shows) March 10, 1986: Keith Richards is interviewed for […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger about rock music (1981): “I don’t feel connected with bands like…”
Mick Jagger about rock music (1981):“I don’t feel connected with bands like the Clash, the bands that still play every night. I can only see them as repeats of everything that happened […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Down from their cloud – The Rolling Stones at the Forum” (1973)
*Los Angeles Free Press newspaper, USA, Jan. 26 1973
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Marseille and Provence, France 1966 (rare footage)
Rare footage of the Stones in Marseille and Provence, France, 1966
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘JUST BECAUSE’ (2002)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Studio Guillaume Tell, Suresnes, France, May 13-June 7 2002Guest musicians: Darryl Jones (bass), Chuck Leavell (keyboards), Blondie Chaplin (percussion)
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DANCING WITH MR. D’ (1973)
The bite of a snake, the sting of a spider/ A drink of Belladonna on a Toussaint night… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Dynamic Sounds Studios Kingston Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 1972; Village Recorders, […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN MACAU 2014
March 9, 2014: Cotai Arena, Macau, ChinaJumping Jack Flash/You Got Me Rocking/It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Wild Horses/Doom And Gloom/Get Off Of My Cloud/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/Slipping Away/Before They Make Me Run/Midnight […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 9
March 9, 1963: Wooden Bridge Hotel, Guildford, England March 9, 1965: Odeon Theatre, Sunderland, England (2 shows) March 9, 1971: Colston Hall, Bristol, England (2 shows) March 9, 1995: Korakuen Dome, Tokyo, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger about touring without Keith (1977)
Mick Jagger about touring without Keith (1977):“Would we tour without Keith if he was in jail for a long time? Yeah, I should say so… Obviously we wouldn’t if Keith was only […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Jagger Phones” (1966)
*New Musical Express, England, July 22 1966
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Live 1966 (rare silent footage)
From the Kinolibrary Archive Film collections (silent film)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘ALMOST HEAR YOU SIGH’ (alt. version, Keith Richards on vocals, 1989)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: AIR Studios, Montserrat, West Indies, March 29-Apr. 1989; Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, May 15-June 29, 1989Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell and Matt Clifford (keyboards), Luis Jardin (percussion), Sarah Dash, […]
