The Rolling Stones, a locked kitchen and a ballad nobody expected. Discover how ‘As Tears Go By’ found its way from Marianne Faithfull to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
‘Con Le Mie Lacrime’ finds The Rolling Stones speaking Italian—and sounding surprisingly elegant. Discover the strange story behind this forgotten 1966 detour.
The story behind ‘Ruby Tuesday’ highlights Brian Jones’ creative contributions, Keith Richards’ emotional inspiration from Linda Keith, and the song’s successful release as part of the Rolling Stones’ “Between the Buttons” album.
Ditch the Satanic angle—The Rolling Stones’ masterpiece ‘Sympathy for the Devil’ shows Mick Jagger reflecting humanity’s dark side. Inspired by Mikhail Bulgakov’s book The Master and Margarita, the devil becomes a witty, stylish trickster in this sharp, risky rock anthem.
‘Poison Ivy’, as covered by The Rolling Stones, combines catchy rock with a hidden message about an STD, portraying a femme fatale. It’s a classic Leiber and Stoller creation, showcasing the band’s style evolution.
Rolling Stones songs: Ruby Tuesday 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, […]
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