‘A Different Kind’ also known as ‘Thinking About You’, is an unreleased Rolling Stones track recorded during the Some Girls sessions in 1977-78. This six-minute, slow-tempo instrumental showcases Mick Jagger’s spoken vocals and features Ronnie Wood’s captivating Hawaiian steel guitar, highlighting an experimental side of the band that emphasizes ambiance over traditional song structure.
In early 1975, the Rolling Stones recorded the Black and Blue album at Munich’s Musicland Studios, marked by musical experimentation and guitarist auditions. The sessions led to tracks like ‘Hey Negrita’, showcasing a funky Latin influence that reflected the band’s evolutionary phase. Ronnie Wood’s entry catalyzed creative chemistry, shaping their 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.
‘Slow Down and Stop’ is an unreleased instrumental recorded by The Rolling Stones in November 1973 at Musicland Studios, featuring Nicky Hopkins on piano. This track captures the band’s spontaneous creative process during sessions for a quick-release album. It embodies a playful, jam-session vibe rather than a polished hit, showcasing their artistic exploration.
The Rolling Stones’ unreleased track ‘It’s Cold Down There’, recorded during the Emotional Rescue sessions in 1979, features a relaxed calypso-reggae vibe with Charlie Watts’ distinctive cymbal work. The song showcases the band’s improvisational spirit, focusing more on mood and exploration rather than lyrical precision, making it a notable gem in their catalog.
‘Blues No. 3’, an unreleased track by the Rolling Stones, was recorded in July 1967 during the Satanic Majesties sessions. Written by Jagger and Richards, it features Nicky Hopkins on organ. The song, a gritty blues-rock groove, was extensively worked on but ultimately omitted from the album due to its contrasting style.
‘You Should Have Seen Her Ass’ is an upbeat, unreleased Rolling Stones track from the Goats Head Soup sessions, showcasing a dynamic groove and bar-room piano likely by Ian Stewart. Initially excluded for sounding too similar to other hits, it was finally released as ‘All the Rage’ in 2020, celebrated for its classic Stones energy.
During the Voodoo Lounge sessions in 1993, the Rolling Stones recorded an unreleased version of Cole Porter’s ‘I Get a Kick Out of You’ featuring Keith Richards on lead vocals. This rendition blends rock elements with classic songwriting, showcasing the band’s versatility and willingness to reinterpret iconic American standards with a raw, emotional delivery.
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.
The early vocal mix of ‘Brown Sugar’, recorded by The Rolling Stones on December 3, 1969, at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, captures a raw and spontaneous version of the iconic hit. This unreleased track reflects the band’s creative energy and Southern influences, showcasing Mick Jagger’s primal vocals and a gritty instrumentation.
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