A softer side of the 1978 Some Girls sessions: ‘Never Make Me Cry’ vanished into the vault. Here’s what the Rolling Stones left behind.
The Rolling Stones and ‘Never Make Me Cry”’: A Lost Some Girls Song (1978)
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Never Let Her Go’: The Lost 1977 Track
Recorded during the Some Girls sessions, ‘Never Let Her Go’ reveals a softer Stones side that remained tucked away in the vaults for decades.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Lies’: The Unreleased Alternate Take from 1978
The Rolling Stones recorded more than one version of ‘Lies’ during the Some Girls sessions. This unreleased 1978 take reveals what happened before the familiar version emerged.
The Rolling Stones and the Unreleased ‘What Am I Living For?’ (1978)
An unreleased 1978 Stones recording, a haunting performance, and lyrics that suddenly sound very different knowing what Keith Richards was facing at the time.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Blues With a Feeling’, the Unreleased Little Walter Cover from 1978
Recorded during the Some Girls sessions, ‘Blues With a Feeling’ finds the Stones digging into Little Walter’s blues—then inexplicably leaving this gritty performance unreleased.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘One Night’: The Unreleased 1978 Elvis Cover
An almost hidden Mick Jagger vocal, Ian Stewart’s driving piano, and an unreleased Elvis cover. ‘One Night’ captures The Rolling Stones at their most fascinatingly unfinished.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘No Spare Parts’: The Unreleased Original 1977 Recording
Recorded in 1977 but unheard for decades, ‘No Spare Parts’ reveals another hidden chapter from the Some Girls sessions that almost stayed buried.
The Rolling Stones Say ‘It’s All Wrong’ (1978)
‘It’s All Wrong’ showcases a raw, punk-influenced side of the Rolling Stones, recorded in 1978. The track features edgy guitars, aggressive vocals, and an urgent rhythm, reflecting the band’s rebellious spirit.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Redeyes’: The Unreleased Track Before ‘When You’re Gone’ (1977)
In the late ’70s, a Rolling Stones riff transformed into Ronnie Wood’s instrumental ‘Redeyes’, showcasing creative cross-pollination during recording sessions and demonstrating how unused ideas can evolve elsewhere.
‘I Need You’: The Rolling Stones’ Unreleased (1978)
The Rolling Stones’ unreleased song ‘I Need You’, from the 1978 Some Girls sessions, showcases a raw and experimental dynamic with country influences, featuring emotive vocals from Jagger and assertive contributions from Richards.
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