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Rolling Stones songs: Heart of Stone (Metamorphosis version)
‘Cause she’ll never break, never break, never break, never break…
Written by: Jagger/Richard Recorded: Regent, IBC and Decca Studios, London, England, Jul. 21-Aug. 1964 Guest musicians: Jimmy Page (guitar), Clem Cattini (drums) *Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
This version was tried and tested in the UK before the autumn RCA Hollywood ’64 sessions. It features a choral voice back-drop and guest session musicians Jimmy Page. The feel is Country and Western, with ‘electric’ steel guitar. An unusual version, generally influenced by the other Andrew Oldham produced session tracks of the time. It was released on the 1975 compilation outtake album Metamorphosis. Keith Richards credits Jimmy Page, acknowledging that he copies Jimmy’s guitar solo lick for lick for the RCA Hollywood version. Another UK version of the track exists without the country feel and an extended guitar solo at the fade where Mick Jagger sings I got to go. heart of stone metamorphosis
This early take was recorded on July 21 at Regent Sound Studios in London, under the guidance of sound engineer Bill Farley. Mick Jagger was the sole Rolling Stones member present for this session, joined by guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer Clem Cattini. The lyrics remain unchanged, both in the verses and refrain. However, the arrangement underwent a transformation. Originally crafted as a country-folk ballad with pedal steel guitar and layered vocal harmonies, Heart of Stone evolved at RCA Studios, becoming a soulful ballad more akin to the style of Otis Redding or Bobby “Blue” Bland.
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