Hidden for years, ‘Victor Hugo’ offers a rare look inside The Rolling Stones’ Dirty Work sessions—and the song that never made the final cut.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Victor Hugo’: The Unreleased 1985 Dirty Work Outtake
The Rolling Stones’ Lost ‘If You Can’t Rock Me’ Take (1974): Why the Alternate Version Hits Harder
What happens when you strip back the gloss? An unreleased 1974 take of ‘If You Can’t Rock Me’ reveals a wilder, funkier side of The Rolling Stones never captured on record.
The Rolling Stones and the Lost 1982 Version of ‘She Was Hot’
Before it became the ‘She Was Hot’ everyone knows, The Rolling Stones took the song somewhere unexpected—and the unreleased 1982 version changes the picture completely.
The Rolling Stones Song That Became Keith’s ‘Trouble’ (2002)
‘Just Because’ is an unreleased Rolling Stones track that showcases Keith Richards’ knack for reviving old riffs, linking unfinished ideas to his later solo work, particularly in the song ‘Trouble’.
Rolling Stones: Alternate Version of ‘Mixed Emotions’ (1989)
This Rolling Stones’ alternate take on ‘Mixed Emotions’ showcases their ability to transform a classic into a fresh, nuanced experience, reflecting underlying tensions while maintaining musical cohesion and intrigue.
The Rolling Stones and the ‘Exile On Main St. Blues’ (1972)
Rolling Stones unreleased track (actually, Mick and piano) ‘Exile On Main St. Blues’ recorded during the 1972 sessions, offering fans insight into their creative process through a unique flexi disc sampler.
The Rolling Stones Cover James Brown’s ‘Try Me’ (1965)
The Rolling Stones recorded an unreleased track, ‘Try Me’, originally by James Brown, during their 1965 sessions. Both artists showcased early experimentation, contributing to their iconic legacies in music.
The Rolling Stones: Rare ‘Ready Yourself’ 1989
‘Ready Yourself’, an unreleased Rolling Stones track from the 1989 Steel Wheels sessions, showcases the band’s creative revival, reflecting their transition and experimentation during a pivotal time in their career.
Rolling Stones: ‘Waiting on a Friend’ Early Version (1972)
‘Waiting On a Friend’, a classic by The Rolling Stones, originated during 1972 sessions in Jamaica. It evolved slowly, retaining its essence, before its 1981 release on the Tattoo You album.
Rolling Stones’ Hidden Gem: ‘For Your Precious Love’ (1989)
The Rolling Stones’ unreleased cover of ‘For Your Precious Love’, recorded during the 1989 Steel Wheels sessions, showcases a unique, gritty reinterpretation of the classic, reflecting their musical roots and creativity.
Stones Data on Substack
