The Rolling Stones’ take on ‘Walking the Dog’ wasn’t just a Rufus Thomas cover. Brian Jones had a reason for choosing it—and the lyrics hide a decidedly cheeky wink.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Walking the Dog’: The Cheeky Story Behind Their 1964 Cover
The Rolling Stones’ and ‘You Can Make It If You Try’: The 1964 Cover
The Rolling Stones took a gospel-soul song and turned it into a tense 1964 deep cut, complete with exposed vocals, gritty harmonies, and a curious album-sleeve mistake.
«Route 66» por los Rolling Stones: Cómo convirtieron un clásico en una auténtica bomba en 1964
Los Rolling Stones y «Route 66»: descubre cómo su versión de 1964 transformó el clásico rutero de Bobby Troup en uno de los temas favoritos de los Stones.
The Rolling Stones’ Take on ‘Carol’ (1964): From Chuck Berry to Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out!
The Rolling Stones turned Chuck Berry’s ‘Carol’ into a raw 1964 rocker, with Keith Richards, Brian Jones and Charlie Watts pushing the song to the edge.
The Rolling Stones y ‘Not Fade Away’: La versión que lo cambió todo (1964)
Los Rolling Stones tomaron la canción ‘Not Fade Away’ de Buddy Holly, le añadieron el ritmo de Bo Diddley y convirtieron una versión en algo que sonaba inconfundiblemente peligroso.
‘Now I’ve Got a Witness’ de los Rolling Stones (1964): La historia detrás de su insólito título
Sin letra, con un título inolvidable y un misterio que sigue generando debate, descubre por qué este temprano instrumental de los Rolling Stones se convirtió en una de las grabaciones más curiosas de su carrera.
More Than Just a B-side: Why ‘Little by Little’ (1964) Captures the Early Rolling Stones
Forget perfection; The Rolling Stones recorded ‘Little by Little’ through a haze of faked birthdays and cognac bottles. Uncover the chaotic, twenty-minute session that sparked a UK chart hit.
The Rolling Stones and the Sting of ‘I’m a King Bee’ (1964)
‘I’m a King Bee’ bridges swamp blues and rock, evolving from Slim Harpo’s 1957 original to The Rolling Stones’ 1964 electrifying cover, showcasing transformative influences on music generation.
The Story of ‘The Rolling Stones’ First LP Album Cover Pt. 1
The Rolling Stones’ first album cover story is all about their audacious start in 1964, skipping a title or band name, thanks to their savvy teenage manager, Andrew Oldham, who believed in their unique image.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Route 66’: How They Turned a Classic Into a Ripper in 1964
The Rolling Stones took Bobby Troup’s road classic, added Chuck Berry’s influence, cranked up the speed and turned ‘Route 66’ into pure early-Stones propulsion.
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