Keith Richards on his current drug diet (2007):“Drugs I’m on now, the shit I’ve got to take because of the brain job, Dilantin. Means you can’t take cocaine any more. Which is […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on his current drug diet (2007): “Drugs I’m on now, the shit I’ve got to…”
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Jagger Talks On Touring” (1975)
*Circus magazine, USA, Aug. 1975
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: 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: Keith Richards on Friday Night Videos (US TV, 1986)
June 11, 1986: Keith is interviewed and performs for Friday Night Videos (U.S. TV) at studios in New York City, backed by Paul Schaffer and Marcus Miller.
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘MIGHT AS WELL GET JUICED’ (alt. take, unreleased, 1997)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Los Angeles, March 13-July 1997Guest musicians: Waddy Wachtel (guitar), Doug Wimbish (bass)
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘LITTLE RED ROOSTER’ (1964)
The dogs begin to bark and hounds begin to howl/ Dogs begin to bark and hounds begin to howl… Written by: Willie DixonRecorded: Regent IBC Studios, London, England, Sept. 2 1964*Data taken […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN LIMA 2016
March 6, 2016: Estadio Monumental, Lima, PerúStart Me Up/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Out Of Control/Like A Rolling Stone/Angie/Paint It Black/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/You Got The Silver/Before They Make Me Run/Midnight Rambler/Miss You/Gimme […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN LOS ANGELES 2006
March 6, 2006: The Forum, Los Angeles, CA, USAJumping Jack Flash/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Oh No, Not You Again/Sway/Far Away Eyes/Worried About You/Tumbling Dice/Midnight Rambler/Gimme Shelter/Band introduction/This Place Is Empty/Happy/Miss You/Rough Justice/Respectable/Honky Tonk […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 6
March 6, 1963: Red Lion Pub, Sutton, England March 6, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Wolverhampton, England (2 shows) March 6, 1965: Empire Theatre, Liverpool, England (2 shows) March 6-9, 1965: The Stones continue […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about trying sobriety (2018): “I’m not saying…”
Keith Richards about trying sobriety (2018):“I’m not saying I’m definitely off all of this (alcohol). In six months’ time, I might be on it again. But at the moment, for a couple […]
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “The Jagger juggernaut rolls on in a satisfying rock spectacle” (1975)
*The Chicago Tribune, USA, July 23 1975
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on The Old Grey Whistle Test in the 70’s
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on The Old Grey Whistle Test in the 70’sInterviews by Bob Harris
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘HIGH SCHOOL GIRL’ (1982)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Unidentified basement studio, Paris, France, mid-Oct./Nov. 1982
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DEAD FLOWERS’ (1971)
Well I hope you won’t see me in my ragged company, Well, you know I could never be alone… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Dec. 15 1969-Apr. 24 1970Guest […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 5
March 5, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Blackburn, England (2 shows) March 5, 1971: Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England (2 shows) March 5, 1977: El Mocambo Tavern, Toronto, CanadaHonky Tonk Women/All Down The Line/Hand […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger, on music: “One song isn’t going to ever…”
Mick Jagger, on music: “One song isn’t going to ever change things, but I suppose it’s the accumulation of music generally that is. If you can imagine a world that has no […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: FRANK THOROGOOD
Builder who lived with his girlfriend Janet Lawson, a nurse, in the guest apartment at Cotchford Farm, Brian’s house. He was there the night of Brian’s death and helped (Brian’s girlfriend) Anna […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘DISCO MUZIK’ (1978)
Also known as: ‘Disco Music’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI-Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan. 5-March 2 1978 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:With Miss You under their belts a […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DANCE (Pt. 1)’ (1980)
Get up, get up, into something new/ Get up, get out, down into something new… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 18-Feb. 12 1979: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN TOKYO 2014
March 4, 2014: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, JapanStart Me Up/You Got Me Rocking/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Angie/Doom And Gloom/Silver Train/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/Slipping Away/Happy/Midnight Rambler/Miss You/Paint It Black/Gimme Shelter/Jumping Jack Flash/Sympathy For The […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: El Mocambo Tavern, Toronto 1977
March 4, 1977: El Mocambo Tavern, Toronto, Canada. The set included:Route 66/Honky Tonk Women/Hand Of Fate/Fool To Cry/Crazy Mama/Crackin’ Up/Around And Around/Melody/Star Star/Worried About You/Let’s Spend The Night Together/Band introduction/Little Red Rooster/Luxury/Brown […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 4
March 4, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Bradford, England (2 shows) March 4, 1967: The Stones went straight to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Ruby Tuesday’, the group’s fourth US No.1 single. […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on Stones songs or Keith songs (2015): “I just write songs…”
Keith Richards on Stones songs or Keith songs (2015):“I just write songs. If the Stones were ready to record around the same time… Some of them were actually hanging around, ideas from […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Stone us! Liverpool nods to London!” (1963)
*New Musical Express, England, Nov. 15 1963
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: MARSHA HUNT
Singer and actress Marsha Hunt appeared in the British version of the hit musical Hair, but also remembered as the woman who gave birth to Mick’s daughter Karis while he was still […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards and the The X-Pensive Winos ‘SOMETHING ELSE’ (Boston 1993)
Keith and the Winos play Eddie Cochran’s ‘Something Else’, Orpheum Theater, Boston, Feb. 13 1993 (original Japanese TV broadcast)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘ACT TOGETHER’ (1974)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, Dec. 7-15 1974Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:On Ronnie Wood’s I’VE GOT MY OWN ALBUM TO […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘VENTILATOR BLUES’ (1972)
When you’re trapped and circled with no second chance/ Your code of living is your gun in hand,,, Written by: Jagger/Richard/TaylorRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Nellcote, France, Jun.-Nov. 1971; Sunset Sound Studios, Los […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 3
March 3, 1963: 2 shows: Ken Colyer Jazz Club, Studio 51, London and Station Hotel, Richmond, England March 3, 1964: Opera House, Blackpool, England (2 shows) March 3, 1995: The Rolling Stones […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards and Charlie Watts about health habits (2008)
Keith Richards and Charlie Watts about health habits (2008):Keith: “We love what we do, simple as that. We were the whipping hounds, you know, but that’s calmed down. Now we’re the wrinkled […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “The Stones Rock Honolulu” (1973)
*New Musical Express, England, Feb. 3 1973
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘THE ADVENTURES OF VALENTINE VOX THE VENTRILOQUIST’
Third solo album by Chris Jagger (Mick’s brother) released in 1974 and featuring Dave Edmunds, Peter Frampton, Micky Waller and Chris Stainton, among others. However all Stones remained unturned for this effort.
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: LET IT LOOSE (instrumental version, 1971)
Written by: Jagger/Richard Recorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Villa Nellcote, Villefranche-sur-mer, France, July 10-late July, Oct. 14-Nov. 23 1971 Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano)
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘TOO TOUGH’ (1983)
But I don’t think you ever knew/ What you’ve bitten off/ But in the end, you spat me out/ You could not chew me up… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 2
March 2, 1963: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England March 2, 1964: Albert Hall, Nottingham, England (2 shows) March 2, 2009: Release of STARSAILOR’s 7″ single ‘Tell Me It’s Not Over / All […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on life on the road (1974): “I can’t live without…”
Keith Richards on life on the road (1974):“I can’t live without being on the road. Every minute spent off the road I either turn into an alcoholic or a junkie ’cause I’ve […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAYS PAPERS: “Jagger, Richard Sign For Million”
*KRLA Beat, USA, Dec. 31 1966
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: ‘GOLD PAINTED FINGERNAILS ‘ (1967)
Also known as: GOLD PAINTED NAILSWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, July 7-22, Aug. 1967Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Evidently a […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘WINTER’ (1973)
It sure been a cold, cold winter, lord/ My feet been draggin’ cross the ground… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Dynamic Sounds Studios Kingston Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 1972Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano)*Data taken […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: March 1
March 1, 1964: Empire Theatre, Liverpool, England (2 shows) March 1, 1966: Civic Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand (2 shows) March 1, 1988: Ronnie holds a press conference in Tokyo for The Gunslingers’ […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about going solo (1987): “The last thing I ever wanted…”
Keith Richards about going solo (1987):“The last thing I ever wanted to do was to break this band up and equally the last thing I had ever wanted to do was to […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Swingin’ Stones!” (1964)
*Pop Weekly magazine, England, Jan. 4 1964
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘EXILE ON MAIN STREET BLUES’ (1972)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, USA, March 28 1972 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Following the release of the ‘Tumbling Dice’ single, the New Musical […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Press conference, Holland 1973
Stones press conference in Amsterdam, Holland, 1973. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Mick Taylor discuss the European tour.
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 […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DOOM AND GLOOM’ (2012)
I crash landed in a Louisiana swamp/ Shot up a horde of zombies but I come out on top… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Studio Guillaume Tell, Suresnes, France, Aug. 20-23 2012Guest musicians: Darryl […]
FEBRUARY 28, 1942: BRIAN JONES IS BORN
Feb. 28, 1942: Lewis Brian Hopkins Jones (son of Louise and Lewis Jones) is born in the Park Nursing Home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Better known as the founding member of The […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 28
Feb. 28, 1942: Lewis Brian Hopkins Jones (son of Louise and Lewis Jones) is born in the Park Nursing Home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Better known as the founding member of The […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts on Keith Richards junkie business in the ’70s: “I’ve seen Keith…”
Charlie Watts on Keith Richards junkie business in the ’70s:“I’ve seen Keith fall asleep at business meetings about millions of dollars for him, because of heroin, just nod out and then wake […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Tech Talk: Keith Richards” (1994)
*Hit Parader magazine, USA, 1994
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger on ‘Tattoo You’ marketing promo video, 1981
Mick on ‘Tattoo You’ marketing promo video, 1981
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: SOME GIRLS (alt. take, longer version, 1977)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMIPathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne Billancourt, Paris, France, Oct. 10-Nov. 29 1977Guest musicians: Sugar Blue (harp)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘THE WORST’ (1994)
You shouldn’t stick with me/ You trust me too much, you see… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ronnie Wood’s Sandymount Studios, Kildare, Ireland, July 9-Aug. 6 and Sept. 1993; Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 27
Feb. 27, 1963: Harringay Jazz Club, Manor House Pub, London, England Feb. 27, 1964: City Hall, Sheffield, England (2 shows) Feb. 27, 1973: Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, AustraliaBrown Sugar/Bitch/Rocks Off/Gimme Shelter/Happy/Tumbling Dice/ […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on Brian Jones: “He was one of those people…”
Keith Richards on Brian Jones: “He was one of those people who are so beautiful in one way, and such an asshole in another.”*Photo by Bob Bonis
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Jagger Discography” (1971)
*Record Mirror, England, Oct. 16 1971
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: 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: ‘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 SONGS: ‘HOLD ON TO YOUR HAT’ (1989)
Get out the madhouse/ Burn it to the ground/ Got to, got to get out… Also known as: Hold On To YourselfWritten by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Air Studios, Montserrat, March 29-April 1989; Olympic Sound […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 26
Feb. 26, 1964: Rialto Theatre, York, England (2 shows) Feb. 26, 1965: Release of the THE LAST TIME / PLAY WITH FIRE 7″ single in the UK (Decca F 12104) Feb. 26, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Taylor on songwriting: “I’ve written lots of …”
Mick Taylor on songwriting:“I’ve written lots of songs on the piano. My mother had a piano and it was the first instrument I played.”
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Jagger-Richard in Drugs Search” (1967)
*New Musical Express, England, Feb. 25 1967
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: INTERVIEW, FRENCH TV 1966
French TV, March 29 1966
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BLOOD RED WINE’ (1968)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, May 13-18 1968Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano) *Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012Blood Red Wine is a slow […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SHAKE YOUR HIPS’ (1972)
What you don’t know/ Don’t be afraid/ Just listen to me/ And do what I say… Also known as: Hip ShakeWritten by: James Moore a.k.a. Slim HarpoRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 25
Feb. 25, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Romford, England (2 shows) Feb. 25, 1966: Palais Theatre, St. Kilda, Australia (2 shows) Feb. 25, 1985: Release of SHE’S THE BOSS, Mick’s first solo album (CBS […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger, on songs promoting drugs: “None of our songs…”
Mick Jagger, on songs promoting drugs: “None of our songs want to encourage drug use. I mean, you can write about it but you don’t have to encourage it.”
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: ‘La gran sorpresa de Mick Taylor a los Rolling Stones’ (1975)
*Revista Creem, USA, marzo de 2975 La salida de Mick Taylor de los Rolling Stones tomó por sorpresa a mucha gente, de los cuales Mick Jagger no fue el menorde los casos. […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: 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 […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Ronnie Wood and Rod Stewart interview 1993
Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood interview, ‘Aspel & Company’ (LWT, UK TV), June 13 1993
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘LOOKING TIRED’ (1965)
Written by: Jagger/Richard Recorded: Sept. 6-7, Dec. 3-8 1965, RCA Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Looking Tired (probably a description of their current state […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘BEFORE THEY MAKE ME RUN’ (1978)
Booze and pills and powders, you gotta choose your medicine/ Well it’s another goodbye to another good friend… Also known as: ‘Rotten Roll’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, March […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN SAO PAULO 2016
Feb. 24, 2016: Estadio do Morumbi, Sao Paulo, BrazilStart Me Up/It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Out Of Control/Bitch/Beast Of Burden/Worried About You/Paint It Black/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/You Got The Silver/Happy/Midnight Rambler/Miss You/Gimme […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 24
Feb. 24, 1963: Station Hotel, Richmond, EnglandThis gig started a Sunday night residency at the place for the band. The Stones were paid £24 ($41) for the gig and played on the […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Bill Wyman on being frustrated as a Stones member: “You’re always frustrated, you…”
Bill Wyman on being frustrated as a Stones member:“You’re always frustrated, you don’t have the chance to do a song on the album, like the Beatles did with Ringo and George, or […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Brush up on the Stones’ busy background…” (1965)
*Australian Women’s Weekly, Jan. 27 1965
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Vienna, Austria 1967 (silent footage)
The Stones in Vienna, Austria 1967 (silent footage)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘MUNICH HILTON’ (1977)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI Pathé-Marconi Studios, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, Oct. 10-Dec. 1977; Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 18-Feb. 12 1977; EMI Pathé-Marconi Studios, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, Nov. 11-Dec. 16 1982Guest musicians: Ian McLagan […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘RIDE ON BABY’ (1965)
By the time you’re thirty gonna look sixty-five/ You won’t look pretty and your friends will have kissed you goodbye… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Dec. 3-8 1965*Data taken from […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 23
Feb. 23, 1963: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England Feb. 23, 1964: Hippodrome Theatre, Birmingham, England (2 shows) Feb. 23, 1980: In the island of St. Martin, Caribbean, Ronnie and (then girlfriend) Jo […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about his school days: “In junior school they start grading you each…”
Keith Richards about his school days:“In junior school they start grading you each school year, each section of kids into three sections, fast, average, and slow. When you’re eleven you take an […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Brian, We Hardly Knew Ye” (1979)
*Trouser Press magazine, USA, Oct. 1 1979
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: MONTEREY POP FESTIVAL
MONTEREY POP FESTIVALA three-day concert event held June 16-18, 1967 at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, California. Brian Jones attended with both Nico and Sheila Oldham (Andrew Oldham’s then wife) and […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: The Stones receive a Grammy Award, 1986
Feb. 25, 1986: The Stones appear live via satellite from the Roof Gardens Club in London accepting via satellite a Grammy Award (‘Lifetime Achievement’) presented by Eric Clapton
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘STRICTLY MEMPHIS’ (1985)
Also known as: ‘Step On It’Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI-Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Apr. 8-June 17 1985 – RPM Studios, New York, USA, July 16-Aug. 17 1985Guest musicians: Bobby Womack (vocals), Chuck […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘BACKSTREET GIRL’ (1966)
Please don’t you call me at home/ Please don’t come knocking at night… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Aug. 3-7 1966; Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Nov. 9-Dec. 6 1966Guest […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 22
Feb. 22, 1963: Ricky Tick Club, Windsor, England Feb. 22, 1964: Winter Gardens, Bournemouth, England (2 shows) Feb. 22, 1966: Centennial Hall, Adelaide, Australia (2 shows) Feb. 22, 1999: Palace Of Auburn […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about U2 beating the Stones (2011): “I don’t know and I don’t care. So what? U2 made a few…”
Keith Richards about U2 beating the Stones (2011):” I don’t know and I don’t care. So what? U2 made a few mill more, or maybe not by the time the gross is […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Stones are on the rampage once more” (1968)
*New Musical Express, England, March 16 1968
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards going to court 1977 (rare silent footage)
Keith going to court, and then leaving court in 1977, after the Toronto drug bust (silent footage)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘YOU CAN’T CUT THE MUSTARD’ (1985)
Early version of ‘Had It With You’, Ronnie Wood on vocals Written by: Jagger/Richards Recorded: Apr. 8-June 17 1985, EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (piano)
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘CAN YOU HEAR THE MUSIC’ (1973)
When you hear the music trouble disappear/ When you hear the music ringin’ in your ears… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Dynamic Sounds Studios Kingston Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 1972; Island Recording Studios, London, […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN ABU DHABI 2014
Feb. 21, 2014: Du Arena Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arabian EmiratesStart Me Up/It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll/You Got Me Rocking/Tumbling Dice/Emotional Rescue/Angie/Doom And Gloom/Paint It Black/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/Slipping Away/Before They […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 21
Feb. 21, 1963: Harringay Jazz Club, Manor House Pub, London, England Feb. 21, 1964: Release of the NOT FADE AWAY / LITTLE BY LITTLE 7″ single in the UK (Decca F 11845) […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards, about the Stones going on (2007): “I don’t think you could…”
Keith Richards, about the Stones going on (2007):“I don’t think you could get these guys to do it just for money. Yeah, it takes a lot of money to do and you’re […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “The Stones’ Appeal Over – Then a Trip by Helicopter…” (1967)
*The Telegraph, England, 1967
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: PAT ANDREWS
A Cheltenham girlfriend of Brian’s who, in October 1961, at the age of 16, gave birth to Brian’s second child. Brian sold his records to buy her flowers in the hospital). During […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Caetano Veloso interviews Mick Jagger in New York, 1983
Brazilian musician Caetano Veloso and journalist Roberto Dávila interview Mick Jagger in New York in 1983 (‘Conexao Internacional’, Manchete Brazilian TV, aired on June 16, 1983)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘JIGSAW PUZZLE’ (inst. version, 1968)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, March 17-Apr. 3 1968
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘CASINO BOOGIE’ (1972)
Left shoe shuffle, right shoe muffle/ Sinking in the sand… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Nellcote, France, Jun.-Nov. 1971; Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, USA, Dec. 1971-March 1972; RCA Studios, Los […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO 2016
Feb. 20, 2016: Estadio Do Maracaná, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilStart Me Up/It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Out Of Control/Like A Rolling Stone/Doom And Gloom/Angie/Paint It Black/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/You Got The Silver/Before […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 20
Feb. 20, 1963: Red Lion Pub, Sutton, England Feb. 20, 1964: Rank Theatre, Sunderland, England (2 shows) Feb. 20, 1973: Memorial Drive Park, Adelaide, AustraliaBrown Sugar/Bitch/Rocks Off/Gimme Shelter/Happy/Tumbling Dice/ Love In Vain/Sweet […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts on his first drums:”I got my first drum kit when…”
Charlie Watts on his first drums:“I got my first drum kit when I was 13 or 14. It was an Olympic: a guy in a pub sold it to my Dad. I […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Stones’ LP out April 1” (1972)
*New Musical Express, England, Feb. 26 1972
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘SHE NEVER LISTENS TO ME’ (1985)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI-Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Apr. 8-June 17 1985Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012: A reggae song that has a […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘YOU CAN’T CATCH ME’ (1964)
New Jersey Turnpike in the wee wee hours/ I was rolling slowly ’cause of drizzlin’ showers… Written by: Chuck BerryRecorded: Regent Sounds and IBC Studios, London, England, June 24-26 and Sept. 2 […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 19
Feb. 19, 1963: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England Feb. 19, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Cheltenham, England (2 shows) Feb. 19, 1966: Commemorative Auditorium Showgrounds, Sydney, Australia (3 shows) Feb. 19, 1990: Tokyo Dome, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Bill Wyman about a reunion with the Stones (2011):”I’ve been reading about…”
Bill Wyman about a reunion with the Stones (Nov. 2011):“I’ve been reading about the possibilities in the press, but Keith hasn’t turned his lips in my direction yet. Let’s see what transpires […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: The Rolling Stones in Sydney 1965
*The Canberra Times, Australia, Jan. 23 1965
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: ‘EVERLASTING IS MY LOVE’ (version #3, 1977)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: 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:The Stones perform a country ballad and show the […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘RAIN FALL DOWN’ (2005)
It was all the usual crap/ All the usual sleaze… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Studio France, West Indies, Nov- 2004; Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles, USA, March 7-9 and June 6-28 2005Guest musicians: […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO 2006
Feb. 18, 2006: Praia De Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (free show)Jumping Jack Flash/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/You Got Me Rocking/Tumbling Dice/Oh No, Not You Again/Wild Horses/Rain Fall Down/Midnight Rambler/NightTime/Band introduction/This Place Is […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 18
Feb. 18, 1964: Rank Theatre, Colchester, England (2 shows) Feb. 18, 1966: Commemorative Auditorium Showgrounds, Sydney, Australia (2 shows) Feb. 18, 1973: Kooyong Tennis Courts, Melbourne, AustraliaBrown Sugar/Bitch/Rocks Off/Gimme Shelter/Happy/Tumbling Dice/ Love […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards, about the Stones being ‘not a nostalgia band’ (1997)
Keith Richards, about the Stones being ‘not a nostalgia band’ (1997):“Nobody in the band ever talks about the band’s longevity amongst themselves or puts their finger on it. I think some of […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Keith Richard on Mick, Beatles, Led, Faith, Tull, Gees” (1969)
*New Musical Express, Dec. 6 1969
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: NME Concert 1968 (silent film)
Snippets of the Stones playing ‘Jumping Jack Flash’ and ‘Satisfaction’ at the NME Pollwinners Concert, Empire Pool, Wembley, England, May 12 1968
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘YOU GOT THE SILVER’ (alt. version, Mick Jagger 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
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘YOU BETTER MOVE ON’ (1963)
Well I know you can buy her fancy clothes/ But I believe she’s happy with me without those things… Written by: Arthur AlexanderRecorded: De Lane Lea Studios, Kingsway, London, Nov. 14-15 1963*Data […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN MELBOURNE 1973
Feb. 17, 1973: Kooyong Tennis Courts, Melbourne, Australia (2 shows)
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 17
Feb. 17, 1964: Granada Theatre, Greenford, England (2 shows) Feb. 17, 1966: The Stones appear on Bandstand Special (Channel 9, Australian TV) doing five songs:Get Off Of My Cloud/ Play With Fire/ […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards, about being hit by rock & roll and Chuck Berry
Keith Richards, about being hit by rock & roll and Chuck Berry:“I was 12 or 13 in 1957 when rock and roll first really hit and, as you know, up to that […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Stones: All Over Now..?” (1974)
*New Musical Express, Nov. 2 1974
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: BILL WYMAN – PHOTOGRAPHY PASSION documentary 2017
BILL WYMAN – PHOTOGRAPHY PASSION documentary 2017
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘HEARTBEAT’ (1982)
Written by: Bob Montgomery/Norman PettyRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne Billancourt, Paris, France, Nov. 11-Dec. 19 1982
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘TOO TIGHT’ (1997)
Let’s split another bottle, now/ Let’s take a hit, loosen up… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 13-July 1997Guest musicians: Waddy Wachtel (guitar), Jeff Sarli (bass), Jim Keltner […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 16
Feb. 16, 1963: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England Feb. 16, 1964: Guildhall, Portsmouth, England (2 shows) Feb. 16, 1965: Badminton Hall, Singapore (2 shows) Feb. 16, 1966: The Stones arrive at Kingsford […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on Peter Tosh’s murder (1987): “I was shocked that…”
Keith on Peter Tosh’s murder (1987): “I was shocked that it didn’t happen a lot sooner. He threatened to do the same thing to me. I let him use my house years […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘BATTERED ORNAMENTS’
Aka Battered by the Ornaments. British psychedelic-era band led by Peter Brown -composer of most of Cream’s lyrics, with Brown on vocals with Pete Bailey (percussion), Charlie Hart (keyboards), Dick Heckstall Smith […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘Music Scene’ promos TV 1969, Pt. 2
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: ‘IVY LEAGUE’ (1993)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Blue Wave Studios, Barbados, Apr. 20-May 1993/ Sandymount Studios, Kildare, Ireland, July 9-Aug. 6 and Sept. 1993/ Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland, Nov. 3-Dec.10 1993Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (piano) […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘YOU GOTTA MOVE’ (1971)
You may be high/ You may be low… Written by: Fred McDowellRecorded: Muscle Shoals Studios, AL, USA, Dec. 1-4 1969; Rolling Stones Mobile, Stargroves, Newbury, Dec. 15 1969; Olympic Sound Studios, London, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 15
Feb. 15, 1963: Red Lion Pub, Sutton, England Feb. 15, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Rochester, England (2 shows) Feb. 15, 1974: Mick, along with Stevie Wonder, Carly Simon and others, attends the opening […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Bill Wyman about joining the Stones onstage for the 50th anniversary shows in London in November 2012
Bill Wyman about joining the Stones onstage for the 50th anniversary shows in London in November 2012 (2013):“It was fun in a way… I thought I would get quite heavily involved, so […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: TV Buenos Aires Argentina, Feb. 16 1995
Feb. 16, 1995: Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina 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/Rock And A Hard Place/Midnight Rambler/I Go Wild/Miss […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘GOODBYE TO LOVE’ (1993)
Written by: Shapiro/MannRecorded: Blue Wave Studios, Barbados, Apr. 20-May 1993 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Written by Barry Mann and Joe Shapiro and recorded bt The Chantels and […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 14
Feb. 14, 1963: Manor House Pub, Harringay Jazz Club, London, England Feb. 14, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Watford, England (2 shows) Feb. 14, 1973: Milton Park Tennis Courts, Brisbane, AustraliaBrown Sugar/Bitch/Rocks Off/Gimme Shelter/Happy/Tumbling […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger about being anti-nostalgia (2010)
Mick Jagger about being anti-nostalgia (2010):“Personally, I think it’s really quite tedious raking over the past. Mostly, people only do it for the money… You don’t want to end up like some […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Mick Jagger As He Really Is” (by Chris Jagger, 1965)
*New Musical Express, England, June 25 1965
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Bill Wyman interview (ME1 TV, 2015)
Bill Wyman interview by Steve Blacknell at Sticky Fingers restaurant, London (ME1 TV), June 22 2015
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘UNDERCOVER (OF THE NIGHT)’ (alt. take, 1983)
Written by: Jagger/Richards Recorded: Jan. 31-Feb. 15, EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France; May 1983, Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas; June-July 1983, The Hit Factory, NYC, USA Guest musicians: Moustapha Cisse, Brahms […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘MEAN DISPOSITION’ (1994)
I never close my eyes/ I never sleep/ I’m staying on my guard/ Waiting for my flesh to creep… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland, Nov. 3-Dec. 10 1993; Ronnie […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 13
Feb. 13, 1964: Granada Theatre, Kingston-upon-Thames, England Feb. 13, 1965: Release of THE ROLLING STONES, NOW!, the Stones’ third American studio album (London PS 420)SIDE A: 1. Everybody Needs Somebody To Love/ […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger and Keith Richards about the unreleased 1972 ‘Cocksucker Blues’ movie (2008)
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards about the unreleased 1972 ‘Cocksucker Blues’ movie (2008):Mick: “I wouldn’t mind releasing it. It’s fine. That’s a good movie. It didn’t come out – but that’s a […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘BLUE MONDAY AND THE COCKROACHES’
Pseudonym the Stones used the day they gave a surprise concert before the start of their 1981 U.S. tour in Sir Morgan’s Cove, a small club in Worcester, Massachusetts, on September 14 […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Faces reunion, ‘Stay with Me’ w/ Ronnie Wood and Bill Wyman, Brit Awards 1993
Feb. 16, 1993: The Brit Awards, Alexandra Palace, London. Ronnie Wood and Bill Wyman (filling in for Ronnie Lane) take part of a Faces reunion, performing 2 songs: Stay With Me/ Sweet […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘CURTIS MEETS SMOKEY’ (1969)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Apr.-July-Oct. 1969Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano), Ry Cooder (guitar)
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘OH BABY (WE GOT A GOOD THING GOIN’)’ (1964)
So maybe I knew her/ Once upon a time/ But that’s all in the past, babe/ Baby let me know you’re mine, all mine, all mine… Written by: OzenRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 12
Feb. 12, 1963: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England Feb. 12, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Guildford, England (2 shows) Feb. 12, 1966: Release of the 19th NERVOUS BREAKDOWN / SAD DAY 7″ single in […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts about the Stones’ career (2013): “We’re very, very fortunate. I’ve always felt that…”
Charlie Watts about the Stones’ career (2013):“We’re very, very fortunate. I’ve always felt that folks have liked this combination of people. Mick, Keith, Brian, and Bill: People turned up to see them. […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE’
In May 1966 Allen Klein purchased the film rights to this novel by author Dave Wallis for the Stones. Andrew Oldham had chosen this story because he found the plot of violent […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Arriving to Australia 1966 TV report
Feb. 16, 1966: The Stones arrive at Kingsford Smith Airport, Mascot, Australia, followed by a press conference before their second Australian tour.
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘LIES’ (alt. take, 1978)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI-Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Oct.10-Dec. 1977, Jan. 5-March 2, 1978
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘GOING TO A GO-GO (live)’ (1981)
It doesn’t matter if you’re black/ It doesn’t matter if you’re white… Written by: Robinson/Moore/Rogers/TarplinRecorded: Live at Capitol Center, Largo, Madison, USA, Dec. 8 1981Guest musicians: Ian McLagan (piano), Ernie Watts (sax)*Data […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN AUCKLAND 1973
Feb. 11, 1973: Western Springs Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandBrown Sugar/Bitch/Rocks Off/Gimme Shelter/Happy/Tumbling Dice/ Love In Vain/Sweet Virginia/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/All Down The Line/Midnight Rambler/Rip This Joint/Jumping Jack Flash/Street Fighting […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 11
Feb. 11, 1964: Granada Theatre, Rugby, England (2 shows) Feb. 11, 1965: Centennial Hall, Adelaide, Australia (2 shows) Feb. 11, 1967: Release of BETWEEN THE BUTTONS in the USA, the Stones’ seventh […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about Ian Stewart: “I left art school and I didn’t even…”
Keith Richards about Ian Stewart:“I left art school and I didn’t even bother to get a job. We were still kids. Mick was still serious, he thought he was, everyone told him […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘THE BLACK BOX’
In February 1974, using the Rolling Stones Mobile Recording Unit, Bill Wyman started working on a new Stones compilation album to be called ‘The Black Box’, featuring all unreleased studio tracks, but […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘It’s Only Rock N’Roll’, International Rock Awards 1990
International Rock Awards, ABC US TV, June 6 1990 (live from Frankfurt, May 27)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘HIGHWAY CHILD’ (1968)
Also known as: The VultureWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Redlands, England, June 26-30 1968Guest musicians: Ry Cooder (guitar) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:A fast number with […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘MANNISH BOY (live)’ (1977)
The line I shoot/ Will never miss/ And when I make love to you baby/ You just can’t resist… Written by: London McDaniel/MorganfieldRecorded: El Mocambo, Toronto, Canada, March 4-5 1977Guest musicians: Ollie […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 10
Feb. 10, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Cheltenham, England (2 shows) Feb. 10, 1965: Palais Theatre, St. Kilda, Australia (2 shows) Feb. 10, 1967: Mick and Keith attend the orchestra overdubs on the Beatles’ […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts about the Rolling Stones being the best when they’re onstage (2013)
Charlie Watts about the Rolling Stones being the best when they’re onstage (2013):“Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, we are a live band. We always have been, even in the early days. The Beatles […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: MELODY MAKER
One of the world’s earliest music weekly papers, the Stones advertised in the Melody Maker for a bass guitarist in late 1962, holding the auditions at the Wetherby Arms pub, London. In […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos, ‘Runnin’ Too Deep’, TV Boston 1993
Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos, ‘RUNNIN’ TOO DEEP’ Orpheum Theater, Boston, Feb. 13 1993 (original Japanese TV broadcast)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘DEEP LOVE’ (1985)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, April-June 1985Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (keyboards) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Te riff is strongand the two guitars mesh […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘I AM WAITING’ (1966)
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 6-9 1966*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: OLYMPIC STUDIOS 1967
Feb. 9-24, 1967: The Stones start their early work on their future album Their Satanic Majesties Request at Olympic Sound Studios in London.
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 9
Feb. 9, 1963: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England Feb. 9, 1964: De Montfort Hall, Leicester, England (2 shows) Feb. 9-24, 1967: The Stones start their early work on their future album Their […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about the 1967 bust and Morocco: “We had just started to turn on to acid. Yeah, we had…”
Keith Richards about the 1967 bust and Morocco:“We had just started to turn on to acid. Yeah, we had picked it up in America in ‘66, on that last tour in the […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “A solo album and stormy tour behind him, Ron Wood is no longer the unsung Rolling Stone” (1979)
*People magazine, USA, June 11 1979
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: ‘I LOVE LADIES’ (1975)
Also known as: ‘Sexy Night’, ‘Lovely Lady’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, March 25-Apr. 4 1975Guest musicians: Jeff Beck (guitar) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:I Love […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘TIE YOU UP (THE PAIN OF LOVE)’ (1983)
Sometimes you crave for it, cry for it/ Women will die for it… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Nov. 11-Dec. 16 1982; Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, May […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 8
Feb. 8, 1963: Ricky Tick Club, Windsor, England Feb. 8, 1964: Regal Theatre, Edmonton, England (2 shows; first shows of the Stones’ second British tour) Feb. 8, 1965: Town Hall, Wellington, New […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger, on exploring yourself (2016): “Everyone knows what…”
Mick Jagger, on exploring yourself (2016):“Everyone knows what their roots are, but you’ve got to explore everywhere. You’ve got to explore the sky too.”
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘ALL YOU NEED IS CASH’
Eric Idle’s 1978 satirical “documentary” TV show (later commercially release on VHS/DVD) about fictionalized band The Rutles (parodying the Beatles), which features Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood in cameo appearances.
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Rare live footage U.S. tour 1972 B&W
Rare live footage U.S. tour 1972 in B&W
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘YOU GOT ME ROCKING’ (early take, Keith on vocals, 1993)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Sandymount Studios (Ronnie Wood’s house), Kildare, Ireland, Sept. 1993Chests musicians: Darryl Jones (bass), Doug Wimbish (bass), Pino Palladino (bass), Chuck Leavell (keyboards)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘CONGRATULATIONS’ (1964)
Well done, my friend/ You’ve done it again… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Regent IBC Studios, London, England, June 24-26 1964*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN LA PLATA 2016
Feb. 7, 2016: Estadio Unico, La Plata, ArgentinaStart Me Up/It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Out Of Control/Street Fighting Man/Anybody Seen My Baby/Wild Horses/Paint It Black/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/Can’t Be Seen/Happy/Midnight Rambler/Miss You/Gimme […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 7
Feb. 7, 1963: Manor House Pub, Harringay Jazz Club, London, England Feb. 7, 1964: The Stones appear in ‘The Arthur Haynes Show’ (UK TV), performing two songs: I Wanna Be Your Man/ […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on himself: “About myself I have no great illusions…”
Keith Richards on himself: “About myself I have no great illusions. I know what I am. I know what I’m good at. I know what I ain’t. I’m always hoping to surprise […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Jagger Makes Ned A Gentle Killer” (1970)
*New Musical Express, England, June 6 1970
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: 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: About the ‘flag incident’ in Syracuse, July 1966
The Stones and the July 1966 ‘flag incident’ in Syracuse
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘TRAVELLIN’ MAN’ (1970)
Written by: Jagger/Richard/TaylorRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Oct. 17-31 1970Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (organ) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:An up-tempo number used by Mick Taylor to […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘YOU DON’T HAVE TO MEAN IT’ (1997)
Oh baby you know it/ You know what I want to hear/ Dripping from your lips… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 13-July 1997Guest musicians: Darryl Jones (bass), […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 6
Feb. 6, 1963: Red Lion Pub, Sutton, England “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 […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts on Otis Redding (2013): “When you’d see Otis Redding, that band live…”
Charlie Watts on Otis Redding (2013):“When you’d see Otis Redding, that band live, those tempos.… He was entertaining, doing it all, but he could stop during a sax solo or something. That […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Earthy Stones Must Have A Gigantic Hit” (1968)
*New Musical Express, England, May 25 1968
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: TV reports Chicago 1978
Two original TV reports from the Stones in Chicago 1978
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘I CAN’T SEE NO ONE ELSE’ (1985)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Pathé-Marconi Studios, Boulogne-Billancourt (near Paris), France, Paril-June 1985Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (keyboards)
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘EMPTY HEART’ (1964)
Well you’ve been my lover for a long long time/ Well you left me all alone, and end my time… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, June 10-11 1964*Data taken from […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 5
Feb. 5, 1963: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England Feb. 5, 1964: Locarno Ballroom, Willenhall, England Feb. 5, 1967: The News Of The World reported that Mick Jagger had taken LSD while visiting […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about Ronnie Wood joining the Stones (1975)
Keith Richards about Ronnie Wood joining the Stones (1975):“You know with Ronnie we seem to be able to get back to the original idea of the Stones, when Brian was with us […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: Mick Jagger in ‘The Nightingale’, 1983
In 1983, Mick played the part of the Chinese Emperor in Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Nightingale’ (on Cable TV Showtime series Faerie Tale Theatre)
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’
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘I DON’T CARE’ (1972)
Also known as: ‘Sad Song’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, USA, March 28 1972 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:A track recorded while preparing the final […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘EVERYTHING IS TURNING TO GOLD’ (1981)
I’m tired, I’m tired of doing what I’m told/ Things are moving way too slow… Also knows as: Time To GoWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Oct. 10-Dec. 1977, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 4
Feb. 4, 1966: Release of the 19th NERVOUS BREAKDOWN / AS TEARS GO BY 7″ single in the UK (Decca F 12331)The single reached No. 2 on both the US and UK […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on life: “I’m hungry for new experiences, the same things…”
Mick Jagger on life:“I’m hungry for new experiences, the same things that everyone else wants out of life. Thrills. New things. Continuations of relationships or new ones, all those mixed-up feelings that […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Keith Richards – Gettin’ A Bit Intimate ‘Ere I Dunno If Zigzag Can Take All This” (1974)
*Zigzag magazine, England, Nov. 1 1974
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos, ‘999’, TV Boston 1993
Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos, ‘999’ Orpheum Theater, Boston, Feb. 13 1993 (original Japanese TV broadcast)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: FLIP THE SWITCH (alt. version, Keith Richards on vocals, 1997)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Los Angeles, March 13-July 1997Guest musicians: Waddy Wachtel (guitar), Jeff Sarli (bass), Joe Sublett (saxophone), Jim Keltner (percussion), Blondie Chaplin (tambourine), Bernard Fowler and Blondie […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘IT’S ALL OVER NOW’ (1964)
Well, I used to walk in the morning, get my breakfast in bed/ When I’d gotten worried she’d ease my aching head… Written by: Bobby Womack/Shirley WomackRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, June […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN SANTIAGO 2016
Feb. 3, 2016: Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile (first show of the America Latina Olé Tour)Start Me Up/It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll/Let’s Spend The Night Together/Tumbling Dice/Out Of Control/She’s A Rainbow/Wild Horses/Paint It […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 3
Feb. 3, 1965: Town Hall, Dunedin, New Zealand (2 shows) Feb. 3, 1966: The Stones appear on Top Of The Pops (BBC1, UK TV), where they taped two different takes of ’19th […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts on the Stones’ longevity (2013): “When the Rolling Stones started…”
Charlie Watts on the Stones’ longevity (2013):“When the Rolling Stones started, all those other bands were obviously going -they were big- and now we’ve gone past them in years, in longevity. This […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: GEORGE HARRISON
Once a Beatle and the first celebrity musician to see the Stones play at the Crawdaddy Club, Richmond, in March 1963. His visit eventually motivated the Richmond and Twickenham Times newspaper to […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Bill Wyman interview on The Old Grey Whistle Test (1974)
Bill Wyman interviewed by Bob Harris on the ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’ (BBC2, UK TV, May 8 1974)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘TORN AND FRAYED’ (instr. take, 1972 rehearsal)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Sumet-Burnet Recording, Dallas, TX, USA, June 23 1972
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘ALL ABOUT YOU’ (1980)
Though the lies might be true/ That’s just cause the joke’s about you… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 18-Feb. 12 1979Guest musicians: Bobby Keys (sax)*Data taken from Martin […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 2
Feb. 2, 1963: Marquee International Jazz Club, London, England Feb. 2, 1964: Country Club, Hamsptead, London, England Feb. 2, 1965: Civic Theatre, Invercargill, New Zealand (2 shows)Read more: https://jeffhawkesnz.wordpress.com/tag/rolling-stones-1965-invercargill-concert/ Feb. 2, 1991: […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about the Stones’ first American gig: “Actually our first ever American gig was…”
Keith Richards about the Stones’ first American gig:“Actually our first ever American gig was in San Bernardino. It was a straight gas, man. They all knew the songs and they were all […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘BARBARELLA’
“Barbarella, an astronaut from the 41st century, sets out to find and stop the evil scientist Durand Durand, whose Positronic Ray threatens to bring evil back into the galaxy.”Sci-fi film directed by […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Ronnie Wood ‘The Works’ book tour interviews 1987-1988
In 1987 Ronnie released his book ‘The Works – Paintings And Drawings’, with texts by Bill German. Here’s a nice collection of TV interviews (incl. the David Letterman show) from 1987/1988 to […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘PUTTY IN YOUR HANDS’ (1985)
Written by: John Patton/Kay RogersRecorded: Pathé-Marconi Studios, Boulogne-Billancourt (near Paris), France, May 17 1985Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (keyboards)
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘PAIN IN MY HEART’ (1964)
And one day/ My days are gettin’ tough/ Won’t you come back, come back, come back, baby… Written by: Redding/WaldenRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Nov. 2-3 1964Guest musicians: Jack Nitzsche (Nitzsche-phone)*Data taken […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: February 1
Early February 1959: Brian gets his first guitar (a Spanish acoustic one) as his 17th-birthday present.From Greg Prevost’s ‘Rolling Stones Gear’ book:“Soon after his return, in late 1959 and early 1960, Brian […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Bill Wyman about his life post-Stones (2011):”I left the Stones because I was tired of traveling the world. I wanted…”
Bill Wyman about his life post-Stones (2011):“I left the Stones because I was tired of traveling the world. I wanted more time at home, I wanted to get married again and start […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: KEITH RICHARDS’ ‘BLUE LENA’
Keith Richards’ famous blue Bentley. which he acquired in 1965. Richards purchased the car in 1965 and nicknamed the car “Blue Lena’’ after jazz singer Lena Horne. He later had the car […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘I’VE GOT DREAMS TO REMEMBER’ (1982)
Written by: Otis ReddingRecorded: Pathé-Marconi Studios, Boulogne Billancourt, Paris, Framce, Nov. 11-Dec. 19 1982Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (keyboards), Jim Barber (guitar, bass)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SURPRISE, SURPRISE’ (1964)
Knew you was telling lies/ I could see it in your eyes… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Regent, IBC Studios, London, England, March 1964*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 31
Jan. 31, 1963: Marquee International Jazz Club, London, England Jan. 31, 1964: Public Hall, Preston, England Jan. 31, 1998: Rose Garden, Portland, OR, USASatisfaction/Let’s Spend The Night Together/Flip The Switch/Gimme Shelter/It’s Only […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts about jazz musicians (2013): “I’m not Buddy Rich, I’ve never been a…”
Charlie Watts about jazz musicians (2013):“I’m not Buddy Rich, I’ve never been a jazz musician that’s in a book that you ring up to do a gig. That would worry the life […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “The Stones can’t miss!”
*New Musical Express, England, Feb. 21 1964
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Japanese TV interviews 1990
Mick, Bill, Ronnie and Keith interviews, Japanese TV 1990
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘THE GOLDEN MILE’ (1982)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Nov. 11-Dec. 19 1982
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘JUST LIKE I TREAT YOU’ (2016)
But I know/ Know what you will do/ Your gotta treat me baby, just like I treat you… Written by: Wilie DixonRecorded: British Grove Studios, London, England, Dec. 11, 14–15 2015Guest musicians: […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 30
Jan. 30, 1984: Release of the SHE WAS HOT / I THINK I’M GOING MAD 7″ single (Rolling Stones Records RSR 114) Jan. 30, 1995: Estadio Pacaembú, Sao Paulo, Brazil Jan. 30, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards about his tensions with Mick Jagger (1988): “If things are perceived as…”
Keith Richards about his tensions with Mick Jagger (1988):“If things are perceived as a power struggle, then Mick’s automatically gonna go against anything I propose, ’cause it’s my idea. But to me […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Stones to Tour – But This Could Be the Last Time!”
*Record Mirror, England, March 20 1976
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards ‘Life’, full documentary 2010
BBC2 documentary to mark the release of Keith Richards’ autobiography ‘Life’, 2010
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘TRAIN SONG’ (early version of ‘All About You’, 1977)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne Billancourt, Paris, France, Oct. 10-Nov. 29 and Dec. 6-15, 1977
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SUMMER ROMANCE’ (1980)
I need money so much, I need money so bad/ And I can’t be your mum, don’t want to be your dad… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan. […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 29
Jan. 29, 1965: Palais Theatre, St. Kilda, Australia (3 shows) Jan. 29, 1965: The Stones appear at Australian TV show Big Beat ‘65, with Roy Orbison as host, performing 4 songs:Walking The […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts on his early days in the Stones: “While they were all going on about John Lee Hooker and…”
Charlie Watts on his early days in the Stones:“While they were all going on about John Lee Hooker and all these other marvelous people like Muddy Waters, I’d be putting Charlie Parker […]
ROLLING STONES TRIVIA: ‘BLACK AND BLUE’ AD, 1976
BLACK AND BLUE AD, 1976The Stones didn’t end up touring the U.S. in the immediate wake of the April 1976 release of the Black and Blue album. Still the band still managed […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Music 21 TV special, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1995
Music21 (cable TV) special Buenos Aires Argentina 1995
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘I NEED YOU’ (1978)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI-Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan. 5-March 2 1978 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:I Need You was in an early stage, but the country […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DRIVING TOO FAST’ (2005)
You’re going out of your brain, out of your mind/ Going insane, you’re going blind… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Studio France, West Indies, Nov- 2004; Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles, USA, March 7-9 […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: January 28
Jan. 28, 1963: Flamingo Jazz Club, London, England Jan. 28, 1965: Palais Theatre, St. Kilda, Australia (2 shows) Jan. 28, 1995: Estadio Pacaembú, Sao Paulo, Brazil Jan. 28, 1998: B.C. Place, Vancouver, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on the Rolling Stones’ potential (2015): “Well, I’m not sure I’d say…”
Keith Richards on the Rolling Stones’ potential (2015):“Well, I’m not sure I’d say mission accomplished yet. But I’m very comfortable playing with the Stones at this end of the spectrum, you know? […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAYS PAPERS: “Mick Jagger Says I’m No Solo Star, I won’t Plug My Disc” (1970)
*New Musical Express, England, Nov. 7 1970
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger as Mickey Jaggero, ‘Running Out Of Luck’ film, 1985
“I’m Mickey Jaggero!” (funny scene from Mick’s ‘Running Out of Luck’ movie, 1985)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘SLOW DOWN AND STOP’ (1973)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, Nov. 13-24 1973Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Slow Down and Stop is an unpromising instrumental with […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SWEET VIRGINIA’ (1972)
Come on, come on down, you got it in ya/ Got to scrape the shit right off you shoes… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, June 30-July 20 1970; Rolling […]
