Locked away since the Steel Wheels sessions, ‘Giving It Up’ remains a tantalizing mystery. Why did this Caribbean-born track never make the final cut for The Rolling Stones?
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Giving It Up’: The Lost 1989 Gem You Haven’t Heard
Inside The Rolling Stones’ Vault: ‘Mickey Mouse Blues’ (1968)
Before “Child of the Moon” existed, there was the bizarre, unreleased ‘Mickey Mouse Blues’. Peek inside The Rolling Stones’ 1968 vault to hear this forgotten acoustic experiment for yourself.
Psych Soul? Inside The Rolling Stones’ Unreleased 1967 Track ‘Soul Blues’
Why did The Rolling Stones strip away everything but the bass and drums during their most experimental year? Uncover the story behind the hypnotic, lost rhythm jam, ‘Soul Blues’.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Never Too Into’ (1979): Another Unreleased Track Left in the Vault
What if one of The Rolling Stones’ most revealing recordings was never finished? ‘Never Too Into’ opens a window into the band’s Bahamas sessions—and it’s surprisingly addictive.
The Rolling Stones and ‘High Temperature’: The Unreleased 1985 Track
The Rolling Stones were barely holding things together in 1985—so how did an unreleased burner like ‘High Temperature’ end up sounding this locked in?
The Rolling Stones and ‘I Ain’t Superstitious’ (1978) — How a Blues Classic Became a Raw Stones Jam
1978, Some Girls sessions—The Rolling Stones tore into Willie Dixon’s ‘I Ain’t Superstitious’. A raw blues take that never made the album… what were they holding back?
‘Potted Shrimps’: A Rolling Stones Outtake from 1970
‘Potted Shrimps’ is a captivating unreleased Rolling Stones track from the Sticky Fingers sessions, showcasing playful experimentation with layered sounds from Richards, Taylor, Hopkins, and Watts, reflecting their creative magic.
Rolling Stones: Listen to a ‘Child of the Moon’ Demo (1967)
The Rolling Stones’ unreleased demo ‘Child of the Moon’ showcases their unique blend of chaos and creativity, highlighting the band’s evolution from psychedelic experimentation to raw authenticity during the late 1960s.
More Rare Rolling Stones: ‘Still In Love’ (1979)
‘Still In Love’ by The Rolling Stones exemplifies unfinished creativity, showcasing multiple takes that embrace emotional depth and varied arrangements, revealing a captivating glimpse into the band’s artistic process without reaching polish.
A Rolling Stones 1974 Unreleased Take of ‘Fool To Cry’
The alternate take of ‘Fool to Cry’ from 1974 showcases a raw, introspective Rolling Stones, featuring emotional honesty and vulnerability which contrasts sharply with the polished final version, revealing deeper artistic exploration.
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