This Rolling Stones’ alternate ‘Mercy Mercy’ take from Chess Studios captures a looser, rawer side of the young band—before anyone bothered pretending they had everything figured out.
An early 1972 take of ‘Tops’ reveals the Rolling Stones before the song resurfaces on Tattoo You—and Mick Taylor’s guitar makes the vault history considerably more interesting.
The Rolling Stones left ‘Don’t Want Somebody Else’ behind during the 1993 Voodoo Lounge sessions. Here’s a look inside another intriguing piece of their vault.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Hey Negrita’ had more room to groove. This longer 1975 alternate version offers a fascinating glimpse into Ronnie Wood’s early Stones-era work.
A forgotten studio moment from The Rolling Stones surfaces: ‘Putty In Your Hands’ turns a soft 60s hit into something oddly ironic. Why were they even recording this in 1985?
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.
Why did ‘The Harder They Come’ stay in the vault? The Rolling Stones recorded it in 1978, but the story behind its disappearance is even more intriguing.
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.
The Rolling Stones didn’t release everything for a reason… but ‘Munich Reggae’ sounds like they stopped mid-idea and decided that was good enough to keep.
The Rolling Stones take Robert Johnson’s ‘Stop Breaking Down’ deeper into the blues on this rare 1970 alternate take, with Mick Taylor helping push the groove into unexpected territory.
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