From psychedelic singles and a movie-set mishap to Václav Havel, a red Cadillac, and huge stadium shows—August 18 has been anything but ordinary for The Rolling Stones.
Rolling Stones Chronology: August 18
Mick Jagger on Himself and Keith Richards: “What a Terrible Monster I Am” (1977)
In 1977, Mick Jagger admitted he could become “a total monster” on the road—then immediately pointed the finger at Keith Richards. Of course he did.
The Rolling Stones, Tara Browne and the Beatles Connection Nobody Forgets
Tara Browne was close to Brian Jones and The Rolling Stones. His shocking death at 21 also inspires one of The Beatles’ most famous songs: ‘A Day in the Life’
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Some Girls’ Alternate Take: A Raw Glimpse of 1977
The Rolling Stones’ unreleased 1977 ‘Some Girls’ take is looser, funkier and more unpredictable, with Sugar Blue’s harmonica giving this forgotten Paris recording extra bite.
Los Rolling Stones y ‘I Don’t Know Why’ (1969): La canción grabada cuando murió Brian Jones
Los Rolling Stones graban ‘I Don’t Know Why’ de Stevie Wonder en 1969, pero la canción queda para siempre relacionada con la impactante muerte de Brian Jones.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Let It Loose (1972): Gospel, Desire and Surrender
What exactly is ‘Let It Loose’ about? The Rolling Stones create a gospel-soaked confession whose meaning even Mick Jagger admits he never fully understood.
Rolling Stones Chronology: August 17
August 17 brings a 1963 Northwich show, a 1965 studio session with Jagger, Wyman, Stewart, Clapton and Page, Voodoo Lounge concerts in New Jersey and Berlin, plus the 2000 Faces compilation.
Mick Jagger: “You’ve Got to Explore Everywhere” (2016)
Mick Jagger had spent decades conquering stages, but in 2016 he offered a different challenge: knowing your roots is no reason to stop exploring.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Some Girls’: Almost ‘More Fast Numbers’
Before Some Girls became Some Girls, The Rolling Stones reportedly considered a much cheekier title—and it sounds exactly like something they might have gotten away with.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Come On Sugar’: The Unreleased 1975 Track with Jeff Beck
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Come On Sugar’ disappeared into the vaults after the 1975 sessions, leaving behind a funky glimpse of a band exploring unfamiliar territory.
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