The Rolling Stones’ classic ‘Miss You’ evolved from a jam session into a disco hit, showcasing Jagger’s vocal versatility and intricate instrumentals. The band navigated the disco genre, ultimately creating a significant musical masterpiece.
The Rolling Stones’ unreleased track ‘Redeyes’, recorded during the 1977 Some Girls sessions in Paris, showcases a slow-boogie style led by Ronnie Wood’s bass-driven guitar. This early version later transformed into ‘When You’re Gone’ but remained unrecorded by the band, eventually being released as an instrumental by Wood in 1981.
‘Another CR’ is a nine-minute unreleased jam by The Rolling Stones from the 1993 Voodoo Lounge sessions. Recorded at Ronnie Wood’s house and Windmill Lane Studios, it features an unexpected drum solo by Charlie Watts and a blend of improvisation with pedal steel, electric guitar, and organ, highlighting the band’s creative spontaneity.
‘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.
The song ‘That Girl Belongs to Yesterday’, originally titled ‘My Only Girl’, was written by Jagger and Richards but became a hit when Gene Pitney recorded it in 1964 after altering the melody. It reached number 7 in the UK, marking the first Top Ten success for the duo and boosting their songwriting careers.
‘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.
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