On April 22 1964, the President of The National Federation of Hairdressers offered a free haircut to the next No.1 group in the UK pop charts. He said the Stones “are the […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘NATIONAL FEDERATION OF HAIRDRESSERS’
FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES AT L’OLYMPIA, 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
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
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘THE ROLLING STONES ALL NIGHT RAVE’
The Rolling Stones’ All Night Rave took place at Ally Pally (Alexandra Palace, London) on 26th June 1964, lasting from 9 P.M. to 6:30 AM. It was organised by the Stones’ fan […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘MEET ME IN THE BOTTOM’ (1964)
Also known as: DOWN IN THE BOTTOM ; FAT OLD MAN Written by: Willie Dixon Recorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, June 10-11 1964 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: “WOULD YOU LET YOUR SISTER GO WITH A ROLLING STONE?”
Historical headline of a 1964 article in the British music paper Melody Maker written by Ray Coleman. The phrase was adopted and popularized by Andrew Oldham to further the Stones’ outlaw image.
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 ON VIDEO: Don Webster interviews Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts, 1964
Cleveland News 5’s Don Webster and Jimmy O’Neill interview Mick and Charlie on ‘Upbeat’, US TV, 1964
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘ANDREW’S BLUES’ (1964)
Also known as: ‘And the Rolling Stones Met Phil and Gene’, ‘Fuckin’ Andrew’, ‘Song for Andrew’Written by: Phelge/SpectorRecorded: Regent Sounds Studios, London, England, Feb. 4 1964Guest musicians: Phil Spector, Gene Pitney, Allan […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘RICE KRISPIES JINGLE’
“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 for Kellog’s Rice Krispies cereal (aka ‘Rice Krispies […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘THE ROLLING STONES GATHER MOSS’
Pathe News newsreel covering a show by the band during their 1964 UK Tour. The filming was shot in Kingston-upon-Hull, England, on Sept. 21 that year. It also includes some shots of […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘WE WERE FALLING IN LOVE’ (1964)
Also known as ‘Waving Hair’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Regent Sounds Studios, London, England, Sept. 28-29 1964 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:This song was made available on a 1964 […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: STEWED AND KEEFED (1964)
Also known as: Brian’s BluesWritten by: Nanker/PhelgeRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, June 10-11; Feb. 4 1964 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:The first Chicago session was to produce […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘KEY TO THE HIGHWAY’ (1964)
Written by: Charlie Segar/Big Bill BroonzyRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, Nov. 8 1964 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:The band played a short second United States nine-date tour […]
“THE EXCITING STONES!” (Record Mirror, 1964)
“THE EXCITING STONES!”Record Mirror, England, January 18 1964 YES it’s the Rolling Stones, the London lads with the long hair and the pounding rhythm and blues music. Good news for their many […]
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 […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘THE ROLLING STONES MONTHLY BOOK’
Between 1964 and 1966, the Stones issued THE ROLLING STONES BOOK (also known as “The Rolling Stones Monthly Book”), the equivalent of the Beatles’ ‘The Beatles Monthly Book’, as well produced by […]
“Rolling Stones Gather the Moss!” (Rave, 1964)
“Rolling Stones Gather the Moss!” (Rave magazine, England, May 1 1964)
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 […]
Brian Jones on the Stones’ career (1964): “Our sort of…”
Brian on the Stones’ career (1964): “Our sort of success is a first class ticket to a lot of things.”
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. […]
Mick on the Stones’ first American tour, 1964: “Americans…”
Mick on the Stones’ first American tour, 1964: “Americans shocked me by their behaviour and their narrow-mindedness“
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Rare Stones’ early silent footage, Brian Jones era
Some early news footage from the Brian Jones era recorded for Border Television (now Scottish ITV Broadcasting Limited) in September 1964. All silent footage. You can see Bill already carrying his video […]
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
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘HEART OF STONE’ (Shindig!, US TV 1964)
‘HEART OF STONE’ on Shindig! (US TV) Recorded on Dec. 15 1964, aired on Jan. 20 1965
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘MERCY MERCY’ (alt. take, 1964)
Written by: Don Covay/Ronnie MillerRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, Nov. 8 1964
FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES AT THE KURHAUS 1964
August 8, 1964: Kurhaus, Scheveningen, Holland (first Stones’ concert ever in the Netherlands, and also their first on the European continent)Bill Wyman, about the Kurhaus riot: “The same thing that happened in […]
FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES AT THE NATIONAL JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL 1964
August 7, 1964: ‘4th National Jazz And Blues Festival’, Richmond Athletic Ground, London, England
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: RED SKELTON HOUR (1964)
August 5, 1964: The Stones tape an appearance from the Palladium in London for American TV show Red Skelton Hour (CBS), doing 3 songs (all in playback mode): Tell Me/ Carol/ It’s […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘T.A.M.I. SHOW’ (Teenage Awards Music International)
110-minute black and white movie filmed at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in October 1964. Produced by Lee Savin, directed by Steve Binder, with executive producer William Sargent, Jr., it was originally […]
FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES IN WARMINSTER 1964
August 2, 1964: ‘3rd Pop Festival’, Longleat House, Warminster, England
A BIT OF HISTORY: MICK JAGGER FINED IN 1964
On November 27 1964, Mick was fined £16 for driving offences by a court in Tettenhall, Staffs. At the time, his solicitor told the court: “The Duke of Marlborough had longer hair […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘REELIN’ AND A ROCKIN’ ‘ (1964)
Written by: Chuck BerryRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, June 10-11 1964 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Another Chuck Berry song performed at a sedate, relaxed pace. The two […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘GOODBYE GIRL’ (1964)
*Also known as: GET BACK TO THE ONE YOU LOVEWritten by: WymanRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, Nov. 8 1964 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:This was the first […]
DOWN THE ROAD APIECE (1964)
Well there’s a place you really get your kicks/ It’s open every night about twelve to six… Written by: Don RayeRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, June 10-11 1964*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: The Stones at the Kurhaus, Holland 1964
Rare footage of the Stones at the Kurhaus, Scheveningen, Netherlands, Aug. 8 1964
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘HEAR IT’ (1964)
Written by: Jones/RichardRecorded: Regent Sounds, IBC and Decca Studios, London, England, July 21-23 1964Guest musicians: Jim Sullivan (guitar) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012: Hear It, this may […]
NOT FADE AWAY (1964)
Your love for me has got to be real/ For you to know just how I feel… Written by: Petty/HardinRecorded: Regent Sounds and IBC Studios, London, England, Jan. 10-28-Feb. 4 1964*Data taken […]
June 10, 1964: The Stones’ first recording sessions in the U.S.
June 10-11, 1964: The Stones’ first recording sessions in the U.S., at Chess Studios in Chicago, where they record their next single It’s All Over Now, as well as material for their […]
Bill Wyman interview on ‘THE ROLLING STONES BOOK’, June 1964
Between 1964 and 1966, the Stones issued THE ROLLING STONES BOOK (also known as “The Rolling Stones Monthly Book”), the equivalent of the Beatles’ ‘The Beatles Monthly Book’, as well produced by […]
Entrevista a Bill Wyman en ‘THE ROLLING STONES BOOK’, junio de 1964
Entre 1964 y 1966, los Stones editaron THE ROLLING STONES BOOK (también conocida como “The Rolling Stones Monthly Book”) La revista era publicada por la editorial británica Beat Publications Ltd., y fue […]
Mick Jagger editorial on ‘THE ROLLING STONES BOOK’, June 1964
Between 1964 and 1966, the Stones issued THE ROLLING STONES BOOK (also known as “The Rolling Stones Monthly Book”), the equivalent of the Beatles’ ‘The Beatles Monthly Book’, as well produced by […]
Editorial de Mick Jagger en ‘THE ROLLING STONES BOOK’, junio de 1964
Entre 1964 y 1966, los Stones editaron THE ROLLING STONES BOOK (también conocida como “The Rolling Stones Monthly Book”) La revista era publicada por la editorial británica Beat Publications Ltd., y fue […]
INÉDITAS: ‘ANDREW’S BLUES’ (1964)
Se trata de una de las dos únicas canciones “en broma” alguna vez grabadas por los Stones, en este caso la primera de ellas, y que aún permanece inédita, a más de […]
