The Rolling Stones’ ‘What to Do’ captures sixties ennui and alienation through soft rebellion, showcasing a nuanced, understated musical arrangement.
Rolling Stones Songs: What To Do
The Rolling Stones and ‘Back, Behind & In Front’ (1966)
In 1966, The Rolling Stones planned a film titled ‘Back, Behind and In Front’, but it never materialized due to creative differences.
The Rolling Stones: ‘Miss Amanda Jones’ and Its Mysterious Muse (1967)
Who was ‘Miss Amanda Jones’? The Rolling Stones turned a mysterious Swinging London figure into one of Between the Buttons’ strangest little character studies.
The Rolling Stones Land $1M Deal in 1966
The Rolling Stones secured a $1 million writing deal for Mick Jagger and Keith Richards while facing potential setbacks on their anticipated film Only Lovers Left Alive. Future prospects remain uncertain.
The Rolling Stones Say ‘Have You Seen Your Mother…? (1966)
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow?’ epitomizes their mid-’60s experimentation, blending raw sound with bold brass, showcasing their defiance against commercial norms.
The Rolling Stones’ Lost Film: ‘Back, Behind & In Front’
In 1966, rumors swirled about The Rolling Stones starring in a film titled ‘Back, Behind and In Front’, but the project was scrapped after Mick Jagger’s unfavorable meeting with director Nicholas Ray.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Complicated’: Mick Jagger’s Tense 1967 Portrait
A deceptively playful Rolling Stones song captures the tension of a difficult relationship, with lyrics that reveal more the closer you look.
The Rolling Stones Tackle ‘It’s Not Easy’ in 1966: A Hidden Gem from Aftermath
The Rolling Stones slipped a surprisingly uneasy confession onto Aftermath. ‘It’s Not Easy’ sounds simple—until you notice how much doubt is hiding between the lines.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Connection’: Keith Richards, Chaos and a Double Meaning
‘Connection’ turns the Rolling Stones’ life on the road into a paranoid, chaotic ride where airports, injections and one very slippery word collide.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Oh No, Not You Again’: Keith Richards’ Riff and the Story of a Sarcastic Reunion (2005)
Why did The Rolling Stones trade romantic yearning for pure, unadulterated annoyance? Discover the story behind the sarcastic, sharp-edged reality of ‘Oh No, Not You Again’
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