Bill Wyman secretly married 19-year-old Mandy Smith on June 2, 1989. Bill’s 28-year-old son was best man, and all other four Stones attended. The marriage lasted 17 months.
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Bill Wyman Mandy Smith wedding 1989
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘LOOK OUT BABY’ (1993)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Blue Wave Studios, Barbados, Apr. 20-May 1993 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Experimenting on the keyboard combines a blues vocal style with and eastern synthesized […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘LADY JANE’ (1966)
Your servant am I/ And will humbly remain… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 6-9 1966Guest musicians: Jack Nitzsche (harpsichord)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 28
Oct. 28, 1965: Press conference, Hilton Hotel, NYC, USA Oct. 28, 1981: Astrodome, Houston, TX, USAUnder My Thumb/When The Whip Comes Down/Let’s Spend The Night Together/Shattered/Neighbours/Black Limousine/Just My Imagination/ Twenty Flight Rock/Let […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts, about his 1985 junkie period: “During this period, I was…”
Charlie, about his 1985 junkie period (2001): “During this period, I was personally in a hell of a mess and as a result I wasn’t really aware of the problems between Mick […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SHE’S SO COLD’ (1980)
Who would believe you were a beauty indeed/ When the days get shorter and the nights get long… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 18-Feb. 12 1979Guest musicians: Bobby […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 27
Oct. 27, 1962: The very first time the embryonic Rolling Stones entered a studio, recording three tracks at the Curly Clayton Sound Studios1. Soon Forgotten (James Oden cover, unconfirmed)2. Close Together (Jimmy […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger, on the inspiration for the Some Girls album (1978): “I’d moved to New York at that point. The inspiration for…”
Mick, on the inspiration for the Some Girls album (1978): “I’d moved to New York at that point. The inspiration for the Some Girls album was really based in New York and […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘CHERRY OH BABY’ (1976)
You say you love me madly/ Then why do you treat me badly… Written by: Eric DonaldsonRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, Dec. 12 1974-March 25-Apr. 4 1975; Casino, Montreux, Switzerland, Oct.-Nov. 1975Guest […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 26
Oct. 26, 1963: Gaumont Theatre, Bournemouth, England (2 shows) Oct. 26, 1964: Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, CA, USA Oct. 26, 1981: Fox Theater, Atlanta, GA, USAUnder My Thumb/When The Whip Comes Down/Let’s Spend […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Bill Wyman on drugs and isolating himself from the band, 1990: “Although I was strongly against drugs…”
Bill Wyman on drugs and isolating himself from the band, 1990: “Although I was strongly against drugs for myself, I was put in a vulnerable position by the pushers who were constantly […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger OUT OF FOCUS video shoot 1993
‘Out of Focus’ video shoot. Spiller’s Mill, London, June 8 1993 Director: Simon Maxell and/or J. Matheson. Animation by Martin Pick
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘TORN AND FRAYED’ (1972)
And his coat is torn and frayed/ It’s seen much better days/ Just as long as the guitar plays/ Let it steal your heart away… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Nellcote, […]
THE DAY KEITH RICHARDS PLAYED WITH ROCKPILE, 1978
Nick Lowe about the night Keith joined his band Rockpile onstage for Chuck Berry’s ‘Let It Rock’ at The Bottom Line, NYC, Oct. 25 1978 (article originally published in The Word magazine […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 25
Oct. 25, 1963: Gaumont Theatre, Taunton, England (2 shows) Oct. 25, 1974: Release of the AIN’T TOO PROUD TO BEG / DANCE LITTLE SISTER 7″ single in the US (Rolling Stones Records […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on doctors: “I don’t trust doctors. It’s not…”
Keith on doctors: “I don’t trust doctors. It’s not to say there ain’t some good ones, but on a general level, no, I wouldn’t trust ’em at all.”
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘GOTTA GET AWAY’ (1965)
Darlin’, this old room’s falling in on me/ You understand the truth now… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, July 2-12, Sept. 6-7 1965Guest musicians: James Alexander (tambourine)*Data taken from Martin […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 24
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL WYMAN!Born William George Perks on October 24, 1936 in Lewisham Hospital, Lewisham, South London, England Oct. 24, 1963: Odeon Theatre, Birmingham, England (2 shows) Oct. 24, 1964: Academy Of […]
HAPPY 85th BIRTHDAY BILL WYMAN!
Born William George Perks on October 24, 1936 in Lewisham Hospital, Lewisham, South London, EnglandThe following is reprinted from a fact sheet sent to American fans in spring 1964:REAL NAME Bill WymanBIRTH […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts on Keith Richards (1973): “I don’t really have that much to say…”
Charlie on Keith (1973): “I don’t really have that much to say, I mean, if you want to talk about the Rolling Stones, you should talk to Keith, who, I think, embodies […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SHORT AND CURLIES’ (1974)
It’s too bad/ She’s got you by the balls… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Dynamic Sounds Studios, Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 1972; Rolling Stones Mobile, Stargroves, Newbury, England, Apr. 1974; Island Recording Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 23
Oct. 23, 1963: Odeon Theatre, Nottingham, England (2 shows) Oct. 23, 1964: Release of MARIANNE FAITHFULL’s 7″ single ‘Blowin’ In The Wind / House of the Rising Sun’, with Keith on acoustic […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Taylor, on joining the Stones: “The Stones are a different kind…”
Mick Taylor, on joining the Stones: “The Stones are a different kind of group. I realized that when I joined them. It’s not really so much their musical ability, it’s just they […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘INDIAN GIRL’ (1980)
Lesson number one that you learn while you’re young/ Life just goes on and on getting harder and harder… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, June 10-Oct. 19 1979; […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 22
Oct. 22, 1963: Gaumont Theatre, Sheffield, England (2 shows) Oct. 22, 1965: Release of the ‘GET OFF OF MY CLOUD / THE SINGER NOT THE SONG’ 7″ single in England (Decca F […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on Paul McCartney (2010): “John and I knew each other quite well, and…”
Keith on Paul McCartney (2010): “John and I knew each other quite well, and George and Ringo, but Paul and I had never spent much time together. We were really pleased to […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘HOO DOO BLUES’ (2016)
Let her go, just as quick as you can/ You know that hoodoo girl is going to hoodoo the hoodoo man… Written by: Otis Hicks/Jerry WestRecorded: British Grove Studios, London, England, Dec. […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 21
Oct. 21, 1989: Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA, USAStart Me Up/Bitch/Sad Sad Sad/Undercover Of The Night/One Hit/ Tumbling Dice/Miss You/Ruby Tuesday/Play With Fire/Dead Flowers/Rock And A Hard Place/Mixed Emotions/Honky Tonk Women/Midnight Rambler/ […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE AT L’OLYMPIA, PARIS 1964
Oct. 20, 1964: L’Olympia, Paris, FranceAround And Around/Carol/Bye Bye Johnny/It’s All Over Now/Time Is On My Side/Not Fade Away/Walking The Dog/If You Need Me/I’m Alright/Confessin’ The Blues/Tell Me
ROLLING STONES QUOTES – Mick Jagger, on ‘Satisfaction’: “People get very blasé about their big hit…”
Mick, on ‘Satisfaction’: “People get very blasé about their big hit. Satisfaction was the song that really made the Rolling Stones, changed us from just another band into a huge, monster band. […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘FAR AWAY EYES’ (1978)
I had an arrangement to meet a girl, and I was kind of late/ And I thought by the time I got there she’d be off with the nearest truck driver she […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 20
Oct. 20, 1962: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill and Charlie) Oct. 20, 1963: Gaumont Theatre, Hanley, England (2 shows) Oct. 20, 1964: L’Olympia, Paris, FranceAround And Around/Carol/Bye Bye Johnny/It’s All […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES – Keith Richards, when he was asked about the Stones penchant for “writing songs about sex and drugs and rock’n ‘roll” (1983)
Keith, when he was asked about the Stones penchant for “writing songs about sex and drugs and rock’n ‘roll” (1983): “We don’t know much about anything else. It seems that and violence […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘THE LAST TIME’ (1965)
Well I told you once and I told you twice/ That someone will have to pay the price… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: De Lane Lea Studios, Kingsway, London, England, Jan. 11-12; RCA Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 19
Oct. 19, 1963: Gaumont Theatre, Bradford, England (2 shows) Oct. 19, 1973: Deutschlandhalle, Berlin, West GermanyBrown Sugar/Gimme Shelter/Happy/Tumbling Dice/Star Star/Dancing With Mr. D./Angie/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Midnight Rambler/Honky Tonk Women/All […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘LET IT BLEED’ (1969)
She said, “My breasts, they will always be open/ Baby, you can rest your weary head right on me/ And there will always be a space in my parking lot/ When you […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 18
Oct. 18, 1963: Odeon Theatre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England (2 shows) Oct. 18, 1974: Release of the IT’S ONLY ROCK’N’ROLL, the Stones’ the 12th British and 14th American studio album (Rolling Stones Records COC […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES – Keith Richards on the Beatles (2016): “Our ambition was to be this really hip, cool blue…”
Keith on the Beatles (2016): “Our ambition was to be this really hip, cool blues – the best blues band in London. That was the size of the ambition… Until suddenly: boom! […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘GIMME SHELTER’ (1969)
Ooh, see the fire is sweepin’ our very street today/ Burns like a red coal carpet, mad bull lost its way… Also known as: Gime Me Some Shelter, Gimmie ShelterWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN BRUSSELS 1973
Oct. 17, 1973: Forest National, Brussels, Belgium (2 shows)According to Keith, Bobby Keys doesn’t show for band assembly on this concert day in because of intoxication, which resulted in his being banned […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 17
Oct. 17, 1963: Odeon Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland (2 shows) Oct. 17, 1964: Release of 12 X 5, the Stones’ second US album (London PS 402)SIDE A: 1. Around And Around/ 2. Confessin’ […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES – Keith Richards, about art: “I don’t think that rock’n’roll songwriters should worry about Art…”
Keith, about art: “I don’t think that rock’n’roll songwriters should worry about Art. I don’t think it comes into it. A lot of it is just craft anyway, especially after doing it […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘WHAT A SHAME’ (1964)
What a shame/ You all heard what I said… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, Nov. 8 1964*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 16
Oct. 16, 1963: Odeon Theatre, Manchester, England Oct. 16, 1965: ABC Theatre, Northampton, England (2 shows) Oct. 16, 1997: Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ, USASatisfaction/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Flip The Switch/Let’s Spend The […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES – Mick Jagger, on singing ‘Far Away Eyes’ (2008): “All of these songs have characters. They’re all…”
Mick, on singing ‘Far Away Eyes’ (2008): “All of these songs have characters. They’re all different. That’s the thing about the Stones, they have lots of other kinds of facets which make […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘DRIFT AWAY’ (1974)
Written by: Mentor WilliamsRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, Nov. 13-24 1973; Rolling Stones Mobile, Stargroves, Newbury, England, Jan. 14-28, May 20-25 1974Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ’19th NERVOUS BREAKDOWN’ (1966)
You better stop/ Look around… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Dec. 3-8 1965*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN ARNHEM 2017
Oct. 15, 2017: Gelredome, Arnhem, HollandSympathy For The Devil/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Just Your Fool/Ride ‘Em On Down/Dancing with Mr. D/She’s So Cold/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Paint It Black/Honky Tonk […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 15
Oct. 15, 1963: City Hall, Kingston-upon-Hull, England (2 shows) Oct. 15, 1965: Regal Theatre, Cambridge, England (2 shows) Oct. 15, 1973: Sportpaleis Merksem, Antwerp, BelgiumBrown Sugar/Gimme Shelter/Happy/Tumbling Dice/Star Star/Dancing With Mr. D./Angie/You […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES – Mick Jagger on choosing Ronnie Wood (1975): “They can both play solo. I mean, Keith used to be…”
Mick on choosing Ronnie (1975): “They can both play solo. I mean, Keith used to be a lead guitarist of the Rolling Stones, remember? Maybe Keith’s gonna have to do more solos. […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘I CAN’T QUIT YOU BABY’ (2016)
Yes, you know I love you, baby/ You know my love for you I never hide… Written by: Willie DixonRecorded: British Grove Studios, London, England, Dec. 11, 14–15 2015Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 14
Oct. 14, 1964: Charlie Watts secretly marries Shirley Shepherd in Bradford, Yorkshire Oct. 14, 1965: Odeon Theatre, Birmingham, England (2 shows) Oct. 14, 1973: Sportpaleis AHOY, Rotterdam, Holland (2 shows) Oct. 14, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES – Mick Taylor on the blues (1970s): “The Blues scene now is…”
Mick Taylor on the blues (1970s): “The Blues scene now is international. In the ’50s it was purely something that you would hear in black clubs, played by black musicians, especially in […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘EMOTIONAL RESCUE’ (1980)
Yeah, the other night, crying/ Crying baby, yeah I’m crying… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, June 10-Oct. 19 1979; Electric Lady Studios, NYC, USA, Nov-Dec. 1979Guest musicians: Bobby […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 13
Oct. 13, 1962: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill and Charlie) Oct. 13, 1963: Odeon Theatre, Liverpool, England (2 shows) Oct. 13, 1963: It was on this day, after a Stones […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards, on growing up: “I’m not getting old…”
Keith, on growing up: “I’m not getting old, I’m evolving.”
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SHE WAS HOT’ (1983)
Who wants to brave the pouring rain/ For a glass of French champagne? 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: October 12
Oct. 12, 1963: Gaumont Theatre, Doncaster, England (2 shows) Oct. 12, 1965: Gaumont Theatre, Doncaster, England (2 shows) Oct. 12, 1968: Mick appears on Frost on Saturday (British TV) discussing marriage and […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger, on writing songs: “I see songwriting as having to do with…”
Mick, on writing songs: “I see songwriting as having to do with experience, and the more you’ve experienced, the better it is. But it has to be tempered, and you just must […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SWAY’ (1971)
Ain’t flinging tears out on the dusty ground/ For all my friends out on the burial ground… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Stargroves, Newbury and Olympic Sounds Studios, London, England, March-May […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 11
Oct. 11, 1963: Gaumont Theatre, Derby, England (2 shows) Oct. 11, 1964: Hippodrome, Brighton, England (2 shows) Oct. 11, 1965: Gaumont Theatre, Sheffield, England (2 shows) Oct. 11, 1973: Grugahalle, Essen, West […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on average journalism: “They’re so boring. They’re so pathetic…”
Mick on average journalism: “They’re so boring. They’re so pathetic, all those journalists. Most of them are. Most of those kind that write gossip stuff, and most of it’s gossip. Things are […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘TERRIFYING’ (1989)
I’m faithful as a swan/ I’m darker than a bat/ I’m friendly as a bear/ And tougher than a rat… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Air Studios, Montserrat, March 29-Apr. 1989; Olympic Sound Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 10
Oct. 10, 1963: Gaumont Theatre, Wolverhampton, England (2 shows) Oct. 10, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Southend, England (2 shows) Oct. 10, 1965: Empire Theatre, Liverpool, England (2 shows) Oct. 10, 1973: Grugahalle, Essen, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards, on being a musician: “You don’t start to play your guitar…”
Keith, on being a musician: “You don’t start to play your guitar thinking you’re going to be running an organisation that will maybe generate millions.”
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SOME GIRLS’ (1978)
Give me all you money/ Give me all your gold… Also known as: Some More GirlsWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Oct. 10-Dec. 1977, Jan. 5-March 2 1978*Data taken […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 9
Oct. 9, 1963: Gaumont Theatre, Worcester, England (2 shows) Oct. 9, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Ipswich, England (2 shows) Oct. 9, 1965: Odeon Theatre, Leeds, England (2 shows) Oct. 9, 1966: Gaumont Theatre, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards, about coming up with the name Rolling Stones: “Brian came up with…”
Keith, about coming up with the name Rolling Stones: “Brian came up with the name It was a phone call – which cost money – and we were down to pennies… We […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘THE LANTERN’ (1967)
You crossed the sea of night/ Free from the spell of fright… Also known as: Fly High As A KiteWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, July 7-22:Aug. 5 1967Guest musicians: […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 8
Oct. 8, 1963: Odeon Theatre, Cheltenham, England (2 shows) Oct. 8, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Lewisham, London, England (2 shows) Oct. 8, 1965: ABC Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees, England (2 shows) Oct. 8, 1966: Capitol […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Bill Wyman about Mick and Keith (1981): “The story is that Mick and Keith are…”
Bill Wyman about Mick and Keith (1981): “The story is that Mick and Keith are the producers. They work together on the basic tracks, but from then on they work separately and […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘LET’S SPEND THE NIGHT TOGETHER’ (1967)
You know I’m smiling, baby/ You need some guiding, baby… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Nov. 16-Dec. 6 1966Guest musicians: Jack Nitzsche (piano)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 7
Oct. 7, 1965: City Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England (2 shows) Oct. 7, 1966: Colston Hall, Bristol, England (2 shows) Oct. 7, 1970: Grugahalle, Essen, West Germany Oct. 7, 1973: Brondby-Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark (2 […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards, on being a musician : “I consider my job is to have…”
Keith, on being a musician: “I consider my job is to have a little idea and nurture it and put it in some form that everybody else can understand and then sort […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE’ (1974)
Drink in your summer, and gather your corn/ The dreams of the night time will vanish by dawn… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, Jan. 14-28 1974; Rolling Stones Mobile, Stargroves, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 6
Oct. 6, 1962: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill and Charlie) Oct. 6, 1963: Capital Theatre, Cardiff, Wales (2 shows) Oct. 6, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Watford, England (2 shows) Oct. 6, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 5
Oct. 5, 1963: Gaumont Theatre, Watford, England (2 shows) Oct. 5, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Wolverhampton, England (2 shows) Oct. 5, 1965: ABC Theatre, Carlisle, England (2 shows) Oct. 5, 1970: Festhalle, Frankfurt, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Bob Dylan on the Stones: “The Rolling Stones are truly the greatest rock and roll band in the world and…”
Bob Dylan on The Rolling Stones: “The Rolling Stones are truly the greatest rock and roll band in the world and always will be. The last too. Everything that came after them, […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘ANYBODY SEEN MY BABY’ (1998)
I was flippin’ magazines/ In that place on Mercer Street/ When I thought I spotted her… Written by: Jagger/Richards/Written by: Jagger/Richards/K.D. Lang/Ben MinkRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 13-July 1997Guest […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on Rolling Stones fans: “When you’re supported by…”
Keith on Rolling Stones fans: “When you’re supported by millions all over the world, you can either go nuts, or try to feed off the goodwill.”
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘FAST TALKING, SLOW WALKING’ (1971-1972)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Nellcote, France, June-Nov. 1971; Dynamic Sound Studios, Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 1972Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano), Jim Price (trumpet) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘RUBY TUESDAY’ (1966)
There’s no time to lose, I heard her say/ Catch your dreams before they slip away… Also known as: Title 8Written by: Jagger, RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, Nov. 16-Dec. 6 1966*Data […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 4
Oct. 4, 1962: Marquee Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill and Charlie) Oct. 4, 1963: Odeon Theatre, Guildford, England (2 shows) Oct. 4, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Southampton, England (2 shows) Oct. 4, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger, about the Stones’ Rock and Roll Circus planned for the following year (1967): “The Stones will perform…”
Mick, about the Stones’ Rock and Roll Circus planned for the following year (1967): “The Stones will perform quite soon. What I want to do is have a show for young people […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘FLIP THE SWITCH’ (1998)
Maybe my carcass would feed the worms/ But I’m working for the other firm… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 13-July 1997Guest musicians: Waddy Wachtel (guitar), Jeff Sarli […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 3
Oct. 3, 1963: Odeon Theatre, Southend, England (2 shows) Oct. 3, 1964: Regal Theatre, Edmonton, London, England (2 shows) Oct. 3, 1965: Odeon Theatre, Manchester, England (2 shows) Oct. 3, 1970: Palais […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards, on playing instruments: “I mean, give me a guitar, give me a piano…”
Keith, on playing instruments: “I mean, give me a guitar, give me a piano, give me a broom and string, I wouldn’t get bored anywhere.“
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger HAVE YOU SEEN YOUR MOTHER, BABY Webster Hall 1993
Webster Hall, NYC, Feb. 9 1993 Band line-up: Mick (vocals, harmonica)/Jimmy Rip (guitar)/Frank Simes (guitar)/John Pierce (bass)/Curt Bisquera (drums)/Chuck Leavell (keyboards)/Lenny Pickett (sax)/Bernard Fowler, Liz Constatine, Lynn Mabry and Sharon Celani (backing […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘STAR STAR’ (1973)
Honey, I’m open to anything/ I don’t know where to draw the line… Also known as: StarfuckerWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Dynamic Sounds Studios, Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 1972; Village Recorders, Los Angeles, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 2
Oct. 2, 1963: Regal Theatre, Edmonton, London, England (2 shows) Oct. 2, 1964: Release of THE ANDREW OLDHAM ORCHESTRA & CHORUS’ LP ’16 Hip Hits’, with guests:Keith Richards on Needles And Pins/ […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on John Lennon: “I liked John a lot. He was the one…”
Mick on John Lennon: “I liked John a lot. He was the one I really got on with the most. We weren’t buddy-buddies but we were always friendly. But after the Beatles […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DANCE LITTLE SISTER’ (1974)
On Saturday night we don’t go home/ We bacchanal, there ain’t no dawn… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, Jan. 14-28 1974; Rolling Stones Mobile, Stargroves, Newbury, England, Apr. 1974; Island […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: October 1
Oct. 1, 1963: Odeon Theatre, Streatham, London, England (2 shows) Oct. 1, 1964: Colston Hall, Bristol, England (2 shows) Oct. 1, 1965: ABC Theatre, Chester, England (2 shows) Oct. 1, 1966: City […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts, about being on the road (2003): “My wife is at home. So when…”
Charlie, about being on the road (2003): “My wife is at home. So when I get home, mentally I’m still on the road, but I’m actually straight back into being there, with […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘WHERE THE BOYS GO’ (1980)
Look here, darlin’, I know the score/ Paint your face, dye your hair, I’ll see you round the back!… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Aug-Sept. 1978; EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 30
Sept. 30, 1963: Rex Ballroom, Cambridge, England (extracurricular gig) Sept. 30, 1965: Gaumont Theatre, Hanley, England (2 shows) Sept. 30, 1966: Odeon Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland (2 shows) Sept. 30, 1971: Release of […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on Brian Jones: “There are some people who you know aren’t going to get old…”
Keith on Brian: “There are some people who you know aren’t going to get old… Brian and I agreed that he, Brian, wouldn’t live very long… I remember saying, ‘You’ll never make […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BABY, YOU’RE TOO MUCH’ (1985)
Also known as: ‘You’re Too Much’Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan. 15-March 3, Apr.8-June 17 and RPM Studios, New York, USA, July 16-Aug. 17 1985,Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell, […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘FOOL TO CRY’ (1976)
You know, I got a woman/ And she lives in the poor part of town… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, Dec. 12 1974-March 25-Apr. 4 1975; Casino, Montreux, Switzerland, Oct.-Nov. […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 29
Sept. 29, 1962: Ealing Jazz Club, London (without Bill and Charlie) Sept. 29, 1963: New Victoria Theatre, London, England (2 shows)The Stones’ first theatre tour of Great Britain, a package tour headlined […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘PARACHUTE WOMAN’ (1968)
Parachute woman, will you blow me out?/ Well, my heavy throbbers itchin’/ Just to lay a solorhy rhythm down… Written by: Jagger, RichardRecorded: March 23-29, 1968, Olympic Sound Studios, London*Data taken from […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 28
Sept. 28, 1963: Assembly Hall, Walthamstow, England Sept. 28, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Romford, England (2 shows) Sept. 28, 1965: Capitol Theatre, Cardiff, Wales, UK (2 shows) Sept. 28, 1966: ABC Cinema aka […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger, on the Stones making money (1989): “Of course, we’re doing it for the money…”
Mick, on the Stones making money (1989): “Of course, we’re doing it for the money, as well. We’ve always done it for the money. People get highly paid in rock & roll. […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘AS TIME GOES BY’ (1964)
*Early version of ‘As Tears Go By’Written by: Jagger/Richard/OldhamRecorded: De Lane Lea Studios, Kingsway and Olympic Studios, London, England, March-May 1964Guest musicians: Jim Sullivan (guitar), Eric Ford (guitar) From Martin Elliott’s book THE […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘MISS AMANDA JONES’ (1966)
Hey girl with your nonsense nose/ All pointing right down at the floor… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Aug. 3-7 1966; Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Nov. 9-Dec. 6 1966*Data […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: ‘LOVE YOU LIVE’ PROMOTIONAL PARTY, NYC 1977
Sept. 27, 1977: Promotional party for the just-released Love You Live album at Trax, New York City
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 27
Sept. 27, 1962: Marquee Jazz Club (without Bill and Charlie) Sept. 27, 1963: ‘Teen-Beat Night ‘63’, Floral Hall Ballroom, Morecambe, England Sept. 27, 1964: Hippodrome Theatre, Birmingham, England (2 shows) Sept. 27, […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘FLIGHT 505’ (1966)
Well, I confirmed my reservation/ Then I hopped a cab/ No idea of my destination/ And feeling pretty bad… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 6-9 1966*Data taken from Martin […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: BRIAN JONES TRIAL, 1968
Sept. 26, 1968: Brian attends his trial in London with Mick, Keith and his then girlfriend Suki Poitier after being arrested for marijuana possession in May that year, and this time faced […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 26
Sept. 26, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Bradford, England (2 shows) Sept. 26, 1965: Colston Hall, Bristol, England (2 shows) Sept. 26, 1968: Brian attends his trial in London with Mick, Keith and his […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger, on touring the U.S. versus Europe (1997): “The audience in America tends to be pretty old…”
Mick, on touring the U.S. versus Europe (1997): “The audience in America tends to be pretty old. That’s a result of all kinds of factors I don’t have any control over, really. […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘TURD ON THE RUN’ (1972)
I boogied in the ballroom, I boogied in the dark/ Tie you hands, tie you feet, throw you to the sharks… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Nellcote, France, Jun.-Nov. 1971; Sunset […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 25
Sept. 25, 1963: Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, England Sept. 25, 1964: Release of the TIME IS ON MY SIDE / CONGRATULATIONS 7″ single in the USA (London 9708) Sept. 25, 1964: Gaumont […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘BLUE AND LONESOME’ (2016)
I don’t have no headaches over myself/ My love has gone away from me… Written by: Memphis SlimRecorded: British Grove Studios, London, England, Dec. 11, 14–15 2015Guest musicians: Darryl Jones (bass), Chuck […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 24
Sept. 24, 1963: Ricky Tick Club, Windsor, England Sept. 24, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Doncaster, England (2 shows) Sept. 24, 1965: Release of OUT OF OUR HEADS in England (Decca SKL 4733), the […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards, on his differences with Mick: “I never plan anything, which is…”
Keith, on his differences with Mick: “I never plan anything, which is probably the difference between Mick and myself. Mick needs to know what he’s gonna do tomorrow and I’m just happy […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘THE SINGER NOT THE SONG’ (1965)
It’s not the way you give in willingly/ Others do it without thrilling me… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, July 2-12, Sept. 6-7 1965*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 23
Sept. 23, 1963: Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London, England Sept. 23, 1966: Release of the HAVE YOU SEEN YOUR MOTHER, BABY, STANDING IN THE SHADOW?/WHO’S DRIVING YOUR PLANE 7″ single (Decca F […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on sex and drugs and rock’n’roll: “You start out playing rock’n’roll so…”
Mick on sex and drugs and rock’n’roll: “You start out playing rock’n’roll so you can have sex and do drugs, but you end up doing drugs so you can still play rock’n’roll […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SHATTERED’ (1978)
Laughter, joy, and loneliness and sex and sex and sex and sex/ Look at me, I’m in tatters… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Oct. 10-Dec. 1977, Jan. 5-March […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 22
Sept. 22, 1962: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill & Charlie) Sept. 22, 1963: Crawdaddy Club, London, EnglandRoute 66/Come On/Talkin’ ‘Bout You/Love Potion No. 9/Roll Over Beethoven/Money/Pretty Thing/Jaguar And The Thunderbird/Don’t […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on the making of ‘Blue & Lonesome’ (2016): “It was an exercise…”
Mick, on the making of ‘Blue & Lonesome’ (2016): “It was an exercise in sprezzatura. You’ve got to concentrate, but it can’t sound like it’s difficult. And it doesn’t… It’s not like […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DEAR DOCTOR’ (1968)
So help me, please doctor, I’m damaged/ There’s a pain where there once was a heart… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, May 13-18 1968Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano), Dave […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 21
Sept. 21, 1963: Palais, Peterborough, England Sept. 21, 1964: ABC Theatre, Kingston-upon-Hull, England (2 shows)That very same day the Stones did the shooting of ‘The Rolling Stones Gather Moss’ newsreel for the […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards, about the legend he had undergone a heroin addiction cure in Switzerland through a system changing his blood (1973)
Keith, about the legend he had undergone a heroin addiction cure in Switzerland through a system changing his blood (1973): “Someone asked me how I cleaned up, so I told them I […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘FEEL ON BABY’ (1983)
Wanderlust and love disease/ Taken over and strangled me… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan. 31-Feb. 15 1983; Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, May 1983; The Hit Factory, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 20
Sept. 20, 1963: Savoy Ballroom, Southsea, England Sept. 20, 1964: ABC Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees, England (2 shows) Sept. 20, 1970: Höhenpark Killesberg, Stuttgart, West GermanyJumping Jack Flash/Roll Over Beethoven/Sympathy For The Devil/ Stray […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on growing up (1975): “I’d rather be dead than…”
Mick on growing up (1975): “I’d rather be dead than singing ‘Satisfaction’ when I’m forty-five.”
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘BIGGEST MISTAKE’ (2005)
But after awhile I stopped to rebel/ I’m back in the past and I’m raising up hell… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Studio France, West Indies, Nov- 2004; Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles, USA, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 19
Sept. 19, 1963: St. John’s Hall, Watford, England Sept. 19, 1964: Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland (2 shows) Sept. 19, 1970: Release of VARIOUS ARTISTS’ soundtrack album ‘Performance’ (Warner Brothers WS 2554), including: […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards, on Jimi Hendrix: “One guy can ruin an instrument…”
Keith, on Jimi Hendrix: “One guy can ruin an instrument. Jimi Hendrix, bless his heart – how I wish he was still around – almost inadvertently ruined guitar. Because he was the […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘2,000 MAN’ (1967)
Don’t you know I’m a 2000 man/ And my kids, they just don’t understand me at all… Also known as: I WANT ALL THE PEOPLE TO KNOWWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 18
Sept. 18, 1963: Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, England Sept. 18, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England (2 shows) Sept. 18, 1970: Sporthalle, Cologne, West-GermanyJumping Jack Flash/Roll Over Beethoven/Sympathy For The Devil/Stray Cat Blues/Love […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘ROUGH JUSTICE’ (2005)
The first time I saw you, baby/ You were springing like a young gazelle… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Studio France, West Indies, Nov- 2004; Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles, USA, March 7-9 & […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 17
Sept. 17, 1963: British Legion Hall, Harrow-on-the-Hill, London, England Sept. 17, 1964: ABC Theatre, Carlisle, England Sept. 17, 1965: Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria Sept. 17, 1973: Apollo Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland Sept. 17, 1989: […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on Charlie Watts (1979): “Charlie’s always there, but he doesn’t want people to know. There’s very few…”
Keith on Charlie (1979): “Charlie’s always there, but he doesn’t want people to know. There’s very few drummers like that. Everybody thinks Mick and Keith are the Rolling Stones. If Charlie wasn’t […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘I DON’T KNOW WHY’ (1969)
You always treat me like a fool/ You kick me when I’m down, that’s you’re rule… Also known as: DON’T KNOW WHY I LOVE YOUWritten by: Wonder/Riser/Hunter/HardawayRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN SPIELBERG 2017
Sept. 16, 2017: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, AustriaSympathy For The Devil/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Just Your Fool/Ride ‘Em On Down/Under My Thumb/She’s A Rainbow/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Paint It Black/Miss […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 16
Sept. 16, 1963: Studio 51, Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London Sept. 16, 1964: ABC Theatre, Wigan, England (2 shows) Sept. 16, 1970: Deutschlandhalle, Berlin, West GermanyJumping Jack Flash/Roll Over Beethoven/Sympathy For The […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts, on playing drums: “It’s been years and years and years…”
Charlie, on playing drums: “It’s been years and years and years I’ve been playing the drums, and they’re still a challenge. I still enjoy using drumsticks and a snare drum.”
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DIRTY WORK’ (1986)
You let somebody do the dirty work/ Find some loser, find some jerk… Also known as: LET SOME FUCKER DO THE DIRTY WORKWritten by: Jagger/Richards/WoodRecorded: Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Apr. 8-June […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 15
Sept. 15, 1962: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill and Charlie) Sept. 15, 1963: 2 shows: ‘Great Pop Prom’, Royal Albert Hall, London and Crawdaddy Club, Richmond, England Sept. 15, 1964: […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick and Keith, on meeting each other
Mick and Keith, on meeting each other:Mick: “I can’t remember when I didn’t know (Keith). We lived one street away; his mother knew my mother, and we were at primary school together […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘MY GIRL’ (1965)
I go so much honey, the bees envy me/ I’ve got a sweeter song, baby, than the birds in the trees… Written by: Robinson/WhiteRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, May 12-13 1965; IBC […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 14
Sept. 14, 1963: 2 shows: Plaza Ballroom Old Hill and Ritz Ballroom Kings Heath, Birmingham, England Sept. 14, 1964: ABC Theatre, Chester, England (2 shows) Sept. 14, 1965: Circus Krone, Krone Bau, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on becoming a rock star (1995): “I didn’t have any…”
Mick on becoming a rock star (1995): “I didn’t have any inhibitions. I saw Elvis and Gene Vincent, and I thought, ‘Well, I can do this’ And I liked doing it.”
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘CRAZY MAMA’ (1976)
You can scandalize me/ Scorn my name/ You can steal my money/ And that don’t mean a doggone thing… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Rotterdam, Holland, Jan. 22-Feb. 9 1975; Musicland […]
RONNIE WOOD’S ‘I’VE GOT MY OWN ALBUM TO DO’ RELEASED 47 YEARS AGO
Sept. 13, 1974: Release of I’VE GOT MY OWN ALBUM TO DO, Ronnie’s first solo albumSIDE A: 1. I Can Feel The Fire/ 2. Far East Man/ 3. Mystifies Me/ 4. Take […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN HAMBURG 1965
Sept. 13, 1965: Ernst-Merck-Halle, Hamburg, West Germany (2 shows)
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 13
Sept. 13, 1962: Marquee Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill & Charlie) Sept. 13, 1963: California Ballroom, Dunstable, England Sept. 13, 1964: Empire Theatre, Liverpool, England (2 shows) Sept. 13, 1965: Ernst-Merck-Halle, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards, after falling from a ladder… (1998)
Keith, after falling from a ladder in his Connecticut library, breaking three ribs and puncturing a lung (1998): “I was looking for Leonardo da Vinci’s book on anatomy. I learned a lot […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘AIN’T TOO PROUD TO BEG’ (1974)
If I have to sleep on your doorstep all night and day/ Just to keep you from walkin’ away… Written by: Whitfield/HollandRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, Nov. 13-24 1973; Rolling Stones Mobile, […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN MUNICH 2017
Sept. 12, 2017: Olympiastadion, Munich, GermanySympathy For The Devil/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Out Of Control/Just Your Fool/Ride ‘Em On Down/Dancing With Mr. D/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Beast Of Burden/Paint It […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 12
Sept. 12, 1963: Cellar Club, Kingston-upon-Thames, England Sept. 12, 1965: Grugahalle, Essen, West-Germany (2 shows) Sept. 12, 1969: Release in England of THROUGH THE PAST, DARKLY (BIG HITS VOL. 2), the Stones’ […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN MÜNSTER 1965
Sept. 11, 1965: Halle Münsterland, Münster, West-Germany (2 shows)
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on the terrorist attacks (2001): “I was in a state of shock because…”
Mick on the terrorist attacks (2001): “I was in a state of shock because my daughter Elizabeth lives about 15 blocks away in New York City. We couldn’t get through. In the […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SHINE A LIGHT’ (1972)
When you’re drunk in the alley, baby, with your clothes all torn/ And your late night friends, they leave you in the cold gray dawn… Also known as: GET A LINE ON […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 11
Sept. 11, 1963: Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, England Sept. 11, 1964: Capitol Theatre, Cardiff, Wales (2 shows) Sept. 11, 1965: Halle Münsterland, Münster, West-Germany (2 shows) Sept. 11, 1970: Forum, Copenhagen, Denmark […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Ronnie Wood, about dreaming of being a member of the Stones (2016): “I was aware of them…”
Ronnie, about dreaming of being a member of the Stones (2016): “I was aware of them and wanted to be in that band. It was soon after that Mick rang me up […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DOWNTOWN SUZIE’ (1968)
Oh Lucy looked sweet just a-strollin’ down Newport Street/ Talkin’ ’bout Lu, what ya gonna do… Also known as: Sweet LucyWritten by: WymanRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, May 13-18 1968*Data taken […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 10
Sept. 10, 1963: Ricky Tick Club, Windsor, England Sept. 10, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Cheltenham, England (2 shows) Sept. 10, 1973: Release of ERIC CLAPTON’s LP ‘Eric Clapton’s Rainbow Concert’, with Ronnie as […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘FACTORY GIRL’ (1968)
Waiting for a girl and her knees are much too fat/ Waiting for a girl who wears scarves instead of hats… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, May 13-18 1968Guest […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN HAMBURG 2017
Sept. 9, 2017: Stadtpark Festwiese, Hamburg, Germany (first show of the No Filter Tour 2017)Sympathy For The Devil/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Out Of Control/Just Your Fool/Ride ‘Em On Down/Play With Fire/You Can’t […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN AARHUS 1970
Sept. 9, 1970: Vejlby-Risskov Hallen, Aarhus, Denmark (2 shows)
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 9
Sept. 9, 1963: Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London, England Sept. 9, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Luton, England (2 shows) Sept. 9, 1970: Vejlby-Risskov Hallen, Aarhus, Denmark (2 shows) Sept. 9, 1973: Wembley Empire […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Bill Wyman, on his role as a bass player: “I’m not an upfront person…”
Bill, on his role as a bass player: “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 […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘IT’S NOT EASY’ (1966)
Sit here thinking with your head of fire/ Go think the same thing and never tire… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 6-9 1966*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN WEMBLEY 1973
Sept. 8, 1973: Wembley Empire Pool, London, England (2 shows)
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 8
Sept. 8, 1962: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England (without Mick, Bill and Charlie), with Paul Jones on vocals Sept. 8, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Colchester, England (2 shows) Sept. 8, 1965: Palace Ballroom, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards, about getting offered drugs (1988): “It happens all the time. ‘Here man, you gotta try this…”
Keith, about getting offered drugs (1988): “It happens all the time. ‘Here man, you gotta try this shit. It’s real good…’ Even in London. They think it’s going to impress you. But […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SHE’S A RAINBOW’ (1967)
Have you seen her all in gold/ Like a queen in days of old/ She shoots colors all around/ Like a sunset going down… Also known as: She Comes In Colours/ Lady […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 7
Sept. 7, 1963: King’s Hall, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK Sept. 7, 1973: Wembley Empire Pool, London, EnglandBrown Sugar/Gimme Shelter/Happy/Tumbling Dice/Star Star/Angie/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Dancing With Mr. D./Heartbreaker/Midnight Rambler/Silver Train/Honky Tonk […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘TRY A LITTLE HARDER’ (1964)
Don’t you worry try a little harder/ Say goodnight and stay a little longer… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Regent, IBC and Decca Studios, London, England, July 1-10 1964Guest musicians: Jimmy Page (guitar), John […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 6
Sept. 6, 1963: Grand Hotel Ballroom, Lowestoft, England (without Brian) Sept. 6, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Leicester, England (2 shows) Sept. 6, 1970: Liseberg, Gothenburg, SwedenJumping Jack Flash/Roll Over Beethoven/Sympathy For The Devil/Stray […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on performing: “Rock ‘n’ roll and playing live is…”
Mick on performing: “Rock ‘n’ roll and playing live is very addictive. But you have to really be careful, because you don’t want to do it all the time. It’s like when […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘DONCHA BOTHER ME’ (1965)
Still waiting here for a single idea/ In your clothes and your hair/ I wore it last year/ Oh no, doncha follow me no more… Also known as: DON’T YA FOLLOW MEWritten […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 5
Sept. 5, 1963: Strand Palais, Walmer, England (without Brian) Sept. 5, 1965: Astoria Theatre, Finsbury Park, London (2 shows) Sept. 5, 1994: Sullivan Stadium, Foxboro, MA, USANot Fade Away/Tumbling Dice/You Got Me […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘LET ME GO’ (1980)
So you think I’m giving you the brush off/ Well I’m just telling you to shove off… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, June 10-Oct. 10 1979Guest musicians: Bobby […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN COLOGNE 1973
Sept. 4, 1973: Sporthalle, Cologne, West Germany (2 shows)
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 4
Sept. 4, 1963: Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, England Sept. 4, 1965: ABC Theatre, Belfast, Northern Ireland (2 shows) Sept. 4, 1970: Rasunda Fotbollsstadion, Stockholm, Sweden Sept. 4, 1970: Release of ‘GET YER […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger, about discovering the blues: “I became interested in blues firstly when…”
Mick, about discovering the blues: “I became interested in blues firstly when I found out that it as much as existed. It was never played on the radio and, if it was, […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SLAVE’ (1981)
Twenty four hours a day/ Hey, why don’t you go down to the supermarket/ Get something to eat, steal something of the shelves… Also known as: Black and Blue Jam ; VaginaWritten […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN DUBLIN 1965
Sept. 3, 1965: Adelphi Theatre, Dublin, Ireland (2 shows
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 3
Sept. 3, 1963: Ricky Tick Club, Windsor, England Sept. 3, 1965: Adelphi Theatre, Dublin, Ireland (2 shows) Sept. 3, 1973: Eisstadion, Mannheim, West-GermanyBrown Sugar/Bitch/Gimme Shelter/Happy/Tumbling Dice/100 YearsAgo/Star Star/Angie/Sweet Virginia/You Can’t Always Get […]
ROLLING STONES DATA: An interview with Alan Clayson, author of the first Charlie Watts biography
“CHARLIE WATTS” (Bobcat Books, England, 2004)*Interview by Marcelo Sonaglioni Alan, you did books on Roy Orbison, The Yardbirds, Beatles (both the band and also individual biographies of each member, as well as […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on ‘Far Away Eyes’ (1978): “I know Mick listens to , and used to, a lot of…”
Keith, on ‘Far Away Eyes’ (1978): “I know Mick listens to , and used to, a lot of Merle Haggard from Bakersfield, California…When you think about it, he even sings Bakersfield in […]
ROLLING STONES YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: “Rolling Stones Gather the Moss!” (1964)
*Rave magazine, England, May 1 1964
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘HAD IT WITH YOU’ (1985)
You always seem to haunt me/ Always try to haunt me… Written by: Jagger/Richards/WoodRecorded: Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Apr. 8-June 17 1985; RPM Studios, NYC, USA, July 16-Aug. 17 & Sept. […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 2
Sept. 2, 1963: Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London, England Sept. 2, 1970: Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Finland Sept. 2, 1981: Release of ‘1 2 3 4’, Ronnie’s fourth solo albumSIDE A: 1. 1 2 […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie Watts, on going on the road with the Stones (2017): “You get your call-up, you get your kit together, you say goodbye…”
Charlie, on going on the road with the Stones (2017): “You get your call-up, you get your kit together, you say goodbye to your wife and you come back two months later, […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘HAND OF FATE’ (1976)
He was a barroom man, the violent kind/ He had no love for that gal of mine… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, March 25 1975; Casino, Montreux, Switzerland, Oct-Nov. 1975Guest […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 1
Sept. 1, 1963: 2 shows: Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London and Crawdaddy Club, Richmond, England Sept. 1, 1973: Stadthalle, Vienna, AustriaBrown Sugar/Bitch/Gimme Shelter/Happy/Tumbling Dice/100 Years Ago/ Star Star/Angie/Sweet Virginia/You Can’t Always Get […]
BROLLING STONES QUOTES -Bill Wyman on Brian Jones’ skills: “Brian was the first person in England to …”
Bill Wyman on Brian’s skills: “Brian was the first person in England to play bottleneck guitar and nobody knew what it was.”
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘ALL DOWN THE LINE’ (1972)
I need a shot of salvation, baby, once in a while… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Nellcote, France, June-Nov. 1971; Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, USA, Dec. 1971-March 1972; RCA Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 31
August 31, 1963: Royal Lido Ballroom, Prestatyn, Wales, UK (the Stones’ first concert outside of England ever) August 31, 1968: Release of the STREET FIGHTING MAN / NO EXPECTATIONS 7″ single in […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘GET OFF OF MY CLOUD’ (1965)
The telephone is ringing I say, “Hi, it’s me. Who is it there on the line?”/ A voice says, “Hi, hello, how are you, well, I guess I’m doin’ fine”… Written by: […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN MIAMI 2019. LAST SHOW WITH CHARLIE WATTS.
August 30, 2019: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, FL, USA (last show with Charlie Watts, final Stones’ show ever)Jumping Jack Flash/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Out Of Control/Under My Thumb/You Can’t Always Get What […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 30
August 30, 1963: Oasis Club, Manchester, England August 30, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Bournemouth, England (2 shows) August 30, 1970: Baltiska Hallen, Malmö, SwedenJumpin’ Jack Flash/Roll Over Beethoven/Sympathy for the Devil/Stray Cat Blues/Love […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘BLINDED BY LOVE’ (1989)
The poor Prince of Wales/ He gave up his crown/ All for the trivial pursuit of a parvenu second-hand lady… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Air Studios, Montserrat, March 29-April 1989; Olympic Sound Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 29
August 29, 1964: Town Hall, Torquay, England (2 shows) August 29, 1971: Release of DR. JOHN’s LP ‘The Sun, Moon & Herbs’, with Mick as guest on one track: ‘Where Ya At […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on religion (2010): “Preaching is tax free…”
Keith on religion (2010): “Preaching is tax free. Very little to do with God, a lot to do with money.”
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘HEART OF STONE’ (1964)
‘Cause she’ll never break, never break, never break, never break… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Nov. 2-3 1964Guest musicians: Jack Nitzsche (tambourine, piano)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 28
August 28, 1963: Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, England (without Brian) August 28, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Taunton, England (2 shows) August 28, 1994: Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, OH, USANot Fade Away/Tumbling Dice/You Got Me […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Charlie on meeting Brian (2011): “Alexis Korner, all his life…”
Charlie on meeting Brian (2011): “Alexis Korner, all his life, was a hub for young people – and particularly blues and obscure jazz players. He was a great one for bringing them […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘WE LOVE YOU’ (1967)
We don’t care if you hound “we”/ And love is all around “we”/ Love can’t get our minds off… *Also known as ‘We Love You, Goodbye’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 27
August 27, 1963: Ricky Tick Club, Windsor, England (without Brian) August 27, 1964: ABC Theatre, Plymouth, England (2 shows) August 27, 1995: Kirchberg, Luxemburg City, LuxemburgNot Fade Away/Tumbling Dice/You Got Me Rocking/It’s […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘WHEN THE WHIP COMES DOWN’ (1978)
I’m going down 53rd street/ And they’re spitting in my face… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Oct. 10-Dec. 1977/Jan. 5-March 2 1978*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 26
August 26, 1963: Studio 51, Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London August 26, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Exeter, England (2 shows) August 26, 1981: JFK Stadium, Philadelphia, USAPress conference: Mick and Bill Graham announce […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘SHE SAID YEAH’ (1965)
She said yeah, yeah yeah yeah/ Come on baby I want to make love to you… Written by: Roderick/ Jackson/ ChristyRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, July 2-12, Sept. 6-7 1965*Data taken from […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 25
August 25, 1963: 2 shows: Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London and Crawdaddy Club, Richmond, England August 25, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Weston-super-Mare, England (2 shows) August 25, 1967: Mick and Marianne Faithfull join […]
CHARLIE WATTS: SO LONG, CHARLIE BOY…
I hope you’re able to read this once your tears dry out…Bye bye Charlie Boy. And thanks for staying with us forever.
ADIÓS CHARLIE BOY
Por Marcelo Sonaglioni Mi mamá falleció el 12 de julio del 2012, el día del 50 aniversario del primer show de los Stones. Ni un día antes, ni un día después. Charlie […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘FINGERPRINT FILE’ (1974)
And there’s some little jerk in the FBI/ Keepin’ papers on me six feet high… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, Nov. 13-24, 1973; Rolling Stones Mobile, Stargroves, Newbury, England, Apr. […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 24
August 24, 1963: Il Rondo Ballroom, Leicester, England August 24, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Weymouth, England (2 shows) August 24, 1969: Release of BILLY PRESTON’s LP ‘That’s The Way God Planned It’, with […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger on the Voodoo Lounge stage (2003): “On the Voodoo Lounge tour we had this…”
Mick on the Voodoo Lounge stage (2003):“On the Voodoo Lounge tour we had this huge lamp-post structure stuck in the middle of the stage. It was very good-looking, but by the time […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘STEALING MY HEART’ (2002)
My cards are on the table, you can look up my sleeves… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Studio Guillaume Tell, Paris, France, May 13-June 8 2002Guest musicians: Darryl Jones (bass), Chuck Leavell (keyboards)*Data taken […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 23
August 23, 1964: Gaumont Theatre, Bournemouth, England (2 shows) August 23, 1994: Winnipeg Stadium, Winnipeg, CanadaNot Fade Away/Tumbling Dice/You Got Me Rocking/Shattered/Rocks Off/ Sparks Will Fly/Satisfaction/Beast Of Burden/Out Of Tears/Wild Horses/ All […]
MEMORIES OF MICK JAGGER IN MUNICH IN THE ’70s
Original text in German. From article published in the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, Sept. 12 2017Apart from the rock muse Uschi Obermaier, Reinhold Mack is likely to have had the most intense time […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘I’D MUCH RATHER BE WITH THE BOYS’ (1965)
Don’t put me on/ It’s over now, it’s no good looking back… Written by: Oldham/RichardRecorded: Decca Studios, West Hampstead, London, England, Feb. 24-28 1965Guest musicians: John McLaughlin (guitar), Joe Moretti (bass), Andy […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 22
August 22, 1964: Springfield Hall, St. Helier, Jersey, England August 22, 1965: Two shows: Futurist Theatre, Scarborough, England August 22, 1995: Maimarktgelände, Mannheim, GermanyNot Fade Away/Tumbling Dice/You Got Me Rocking/Rocks Off/Sparks Will […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: The Stones in Milano, Italy 1967 (TV)
The Stones in Milano, Italy 1967 (from ‘Giovani’, RAI Italian TV, 1967)
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘COMPLICATED’ (1966)
She knows just how to please her man/ Softer than a baby lamb… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Aug. 3-7 1966; Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Nov. 9-Dec. 6 1966*Data […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN LONDON 2007
August 21, 2007: O2 Arena, London, EnglandStart Me Up/You Got Me Rocking/Rough Justice/Rocks Off/Let It Bleed/Beast Of Burden/Can’t You Hear Me Knocking/I’ll Go Crazy/Tumbling Dice/Band introduction/You Got The Silver/Wanna Hold You/It’s Only […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: LIVE IN BOSTON 2005
August 21, 2005: Fenway Park, Boston, MA, USA (first show of the A Bigger Bang World Tour)Start Me Up/You Got Me Rocking/Shattered/Tumbling Dice/Rough Justice/Back Of My Hand/Beast Of Burden/She’s So Cold/ Heartbreaker/Night […]
ROLLING STONES FLASHBACK: KNEBWORTH FAIR 1976
August 21, 1976: ‘Knebworth Fair’, Knebworth Park, Stevenage, EnglandSatisfaction/Ain’t Too Proud To Beg/If You Can’t Rock Me-Get Off Of My Cloud/Hand Of Fate/Around And Around/Little Red Rooster/Stray Cat Blues/Hey Negrita/Hot Stuff/Fool To […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 21
August 21, 1963: Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, England August 21, 1964: Springfield Hall, St. Helier, Jersey, England August 21, 1970: Release of GARY OSBORNE’s 7″ single THREE DAY NATION / HEAVIES, with […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Mick Jagger, on being private (1995): “I think it’s very important that you have at least some…”
Mick, on being private (1995): “I think it’s very important that you have at least some sort of inner thing you don’t talk about. That’s why I find it distasteful when all […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘PLAY WITH FIRE’ (1965)
Your mother she’s an heiress, owns a block in Saint John’s Wood/ And your father’d be there with her/ If he only could… Also known as: MESS WITH FIREWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: De […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 20
August 20, 1963: Ricky Tick Club, Thames Hotel, Windsor, England August 20, 1964: New Theatre Ballroom, Guernsey, Channel Islands August 20, 1965: Release of the (I CAN’T GET NO) SATISFACTION / THE […]
ROLLING STONES: TODO SOBRE LAS CANCIONES EXTRAS DE LA EDICIÓN 40 ANIVERSARIO DE ‘TATTOO YOU’
1. ‘LIVING IN THE HEART OF LOVE’Escrita por: Jagger/RichardGrabada: Musicland Studios, Munich, Alemania, February 8-20, March 3 1974; RSM, París, Francia, 25 de noviembre-diciembre de 1980; *RAK Studios, Londres, Inglaterra, mayo-junio de […]
ROLLING STONES – TATTOO YOU (Edición 40 aniversario remasterizada Super Deluxe, 5 LPs)
ROLLING STONES – TATTOO YOU (Edición 40 aniversario remasterizada Super Deluxe, 5 LPs)Fecha de lanzamiento: 22 de octubre de 2021 Incluye 5 vinilos de de 180 g.LP 1: TATTOO YOU álbum original […]
ROLLING STONES: ALL ABOUT THE EXTRA TRACKS IN THE NEW DELUXE EDITION OF ‘TATTOO YOU’
*All data taken From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012 andNico Zentgraf’s THE COMPLETE WORKS WEBSITE 1. ‘LIVING IN THE HEART OF LOVE’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, […]
THE ROLLING STONES – TATTOO YOU (40TH ANNIVERSARY REMASTERED SUPER DELUXE 5LP BOXSET)
Release date: 22 October, 2021 Includes 5 x 180g Heavyweight Vinyl. (LP1 Brand New 2021 Remaster of Tattoo You, plus LP2 ‘Lost & Found’)9 Previously Unreleased Tracks, LP3, 4 & 5 Still […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘LITTLE T & A’ (1981)
She’s my little rock’n’roll/ My tits and ass with soul, baby… Also known as: BulldogWritten by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 18-Feb. 12 1979(Data taken from the @Rolling Stones Sessions […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 19
August 19, 1963: Atlanta Ballroom, Woking, England August 19, 1964: New Theatre Ballroom, Guernsey, Channel Islands August 19, 1985: Release of the DAVID BOWIE & MICK JAGGER’s ‘Dancing in the Street’ single […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘OFF THE HOOK’ (1964)
Don’t wanna see her, afraid of what I’d find/ Tired of letting her upset me all the time… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Regent Sounds and IBC Studios, London, England, June 24-16 and Sept. […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 18
August 18, 1963: 2 shows: Ken Colyer Jazz Club, Studio 51, London and Crawdaddy Club, Athletic Ground, Richmond, England August 18, 1964: New Theatre Ballroom, Guernsey, Channel Islands August 18, 1967: Release […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘CONNECTION’ (1966)
They’re dying to add me to their collections/ And I don’t know if they’ll let me go… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Aug. 3-7 1966; Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 17
August 17, 1963: Memorial Hall, Northwich, England August 17, 1965: Mick, Bill Wyman and Ian Stewart join Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page for the recording of four songs at Olympic Sound Studios, […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards on music: “Good music comes out of people playing together, knowing…”
Keith on music: “Good music comes out of people playing together, knowing what they want to do and going for it. You have to sweat over it and bug it to death. […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘HANG FIRE’ (1981)
We’ve got nothing to eat/We’ve got nowhere to work/ Nothing to drink/ We just lost our shirts… Also known as: Lazy BitchWritten by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan. 5-March […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 16
August 16, 1963: Winter Gardens, Banbury, England August 16, 1989: Release of the ‘MIXED EMOTIONS’ (Chris Kimsey’s 12″ Remix) / ‘FANCY MAN BLUES’ (non-album track) 12″ single (CBS/Rolling Stones Records 655 193-8) […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘ROCKS OFF’ (1972)
The sunshine bores the daylights out of me/ Chasing shadows moonlight mystery… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Nellcote, France, Jun.-Nov. 1971; Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, USA, Dec. 1971-March 1972; RCA […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 15
August 15, 1963: Dreamland Ballroom, Margate, England August 15, 1994: Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USANot Fade Away/Tumbling Dice/You Got Me Rocking/Shattered/Rocks Off/ Sparks Will Fly/Satisfaction/Beast Of Burden/Out Of Tears/Memory Motel/ […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘NEVER STOP’ (early “reggae” version of ‘Start Me Up’, 1975)
*Early “reggae” version of ‘Start Me Up’Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, March 25-Apr. 4 1975 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:This is the infamous reggae version […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘CONFESSIN’ THE BLUES’ (1964)
Well, baby/ Don’t you want a man like me… Written by: Brown/McShannRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, June 10-11 1964*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 14
August 14, 1963: Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, England August 14, 1964: Wimbledon Palais, London, England August 14, 1964: Release of the ‘FIVE BY FIVE’ EP in England (Decca DFE 8590)SIDE A: 1. […]
ROLLING STONES SONGS: ‘CITADEL’ (1967)
Screaming people fly so fast/ In their shiny metal cars… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, June 9 & July 7-22 1967Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: August 13
August 13, 1963: Town Hall, High Wycombe, England August 13, 1964: Palace Ballroom, Isle Of Man. Mind the dog onstage! August 13, 1990: Release of the SAD SAD SAD / BLINDED BY […]
ROLLING STONES QUOTES -Keith Richards, on playing blues: “If you don’t know…”
Keith, on playing blues: “If you don’t know the blues… there’s no point in picking up the guitar and playing rock and roll or any other form of popular music.”
