The Rolling Stones’ unreleased track ‘Don’t Be Cruel’, recorded during the chaotic 1985 Dirty Work sessions, showcases their raw energy and authentic style through slurred vocals and minimalistic piano.
‘Something I Want’. also known as ‘Your Love’, reflects the Rolling Stones’ internal struggles during the 1985 Dirty Work sessions, showcasing tension and disunity as Mick Jagger prioritized his solo career.
The unreleased alternate take of ‘Had It With You’ reveals the Rolling Stones’ internal tensions during the fractured Dirty Work sessions, transforming personal conflict into raw, honest musical expression.
‘Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever’, originally by the Four Tops and co-written by Stevie Wonder, was reinterpreted by the Rolling Stones in 1985, blending Motown charm with rock swagger.
In 1985, amidst chaos during the Dirty Work sessions, the Rolling Stones created ‘Stick It Where It Hurts’, showcasing raw energy and collaboration, highlighting Ronnie Wood’s significant role despite band tensions.
The unreleased track ‘Talk Is Cheap’ reflects the Rolling Stones’ internal conflicts during the 1985 Dirty Work sessions, showcasing tensions from Jagger’s solo career, Watts’ struggles, and Richards’ frustrations.
‘Invitation’, also known as ‘You Don’t Tell Me’, is a 16-minute soulful jam by the Rolling Stones, featuring Bobby Womack and Don Covay, showcasing experimental depth beyond their usual rock sound.
‘Thirty-Nine and Holding’, written by Jerry Foster and Bill Rice, explores themes of nostalgia and aging as a man confronts nearing forty. Initially popularized by Jerry Lee Lewis, the Rolling Stones’ unreleased version recorded in 1985 during the Dirty Work sessions adds a rock twist, showcasing their respect for country storytelling.
The Rolling Stones’ unreleased early take of ‘One Hit (To the Body)’, recorded on April 15, 1985, during the Dirty Work sessions in Paris, showcases a raw and unpolished version of the song. This take reveals the dynamic between Jagger and Richards, reflecting the band’s creative tensions and energetic explorations.
‘I Can’t See No One Else’ is an unreleased track by The Rolling Stones, recorded during the emotionally charged Dirty Work sessions in 1985. With Jagger’s lead vocals, Richards’ poignant harmonies, and Leavell’s evocative keyboard, the song embodies raw vulnerability and creative tension, representing a hidden gem in the band’s legacy.
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