‘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.
‘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.
During the late 1993 Voodoo Lounge sessions, The Rolling Stones recorded an unreleased version of Bob Dylan’s ‘Girl from the North Country’, featuring Keith Richards on vocals. This poignant, stripped-down interpretation adds a personal layer to Dylan’s classic, highlighting both artists’ legacies in a unique musical collaboration.
‘Bump and Ride’, a six-minute unreleased track from the 1993 Voodoo Lounge sessions, showcases the Rolling Stones’ experimental side. Featuring improvised vocals by Mick Jagger and an ambient organ by Chuck Leavell, it blends jazz-funk with the band’s signature style, driven by a dynamic trio of bassists. Though not released officially, it gained popularity through bootlegs.
This alternate take of ‘Feel On Baby’, recorded in early 1983 with Keith Richards on vocals, showcases a more intimate and raw rendition compared to the final album version. This unreleased track from the Art Collins tapes highlights the Rolling Stones’ creative experimentation, blending funk influences with echoing guitar licks and hypnotic rhythms.
The Rolling Stones’ unreleased instrumental track ‘Aftermath’, recorded in December 1965, showcases the band’s blues influences and energy. Nearly included in the compilation album “Necrophilia,” it remains a fascinating glimpse into the band’s creative experimentation during a pivotal period.
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