The Rolling Stones’ unreleased track ‘Some of Us Are On Our Knees’ was recorded during the 1985 Dirty Work sessions in France. The song is characterized as a slow rock piece featuring Keith Richards on guitar and vocals, influencing later works like ‘Sleep Tonight’.
Listen to the original 1967 demo of ‘Child of the Moon’, showcasing The Rolling Stones’ transition from psychedelia to a blues-infused sound. Released as a B-side in May 1968, the track features haunting vocals and a complex arrangement. Its promotional video enhances its mystique, marking a significant moment in the band’s evolution.
‘Strictly Memphis’, also known as ‘Step On It’, is an unreleased Rolling Stones track recorded during the Dirty Work sessions in 1985. Featuring Mick Jagger and Bobby Womack, it showcases a vibrant duet with roots in earlier recordings. This energetic song reflects the band’s 1980s experimentation, blending funk and rock elements.
‘Cellophane Trousers’, also known as ‘Back to the Country’, is an unreleased Rolling Stones track co-written by Jagger and Richards during the Black and Blue sessions in early 1975. Featuring a captivating Richards riff and guest guitarist Wayne Perkins, the instrumental piece showcases the band’s creative experimentation, exuding energetic blues-rock vibes.
During the Goats Head Soup sessions in late 1972, the Rolling Stones created an unreleased instrumental titled ‘Separately’, featuring Nicky Hopkins on keyboards. This track showcases the band’s introspective dynamics, marked by emotional depth and spontaneous grace, highlighting their unique musical chemistry without the need for lyrics.
Rolling Stones unreleased: Salty Dog Also known as: Salty Dog BluesWritten by: (Traditional)Recorded: backstage at ABC Theatre, Belfast, Northern Ireland, September 4 1965 (Irish Tour) *Click for MORE STONES UNRELEASED TRACKS More about […]
In spring 2002, The Rolling Stones recorded “Cried Out,” an unreleased track during the Forty Licks sessions in France. This song, an early version of “Laugh, I Nearly Died,” highlights the band’s creative evolution. Featuring notable musicians, “Cried Out” serves as a testament to their dedication to refining musical compositions.
Rolling Stones unreleased: Flip the Switch (alternate version, Keith Richards on vocals) Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Los Angeles, March 13-July 1997 (Bridges to Babylon sessions)Guest musicians: Waddy Wachtel (guitar), […]
Rolling Stones unreleased: Victor Hugo *This is possibly the song which was later reworked as I Could Have Stood You Up for the Keith Richards’ Talk Is Cheap album, released in 1988Written […]
Rolling Stones unreleased: Looking Tired Written by: Jagger/Richard Recorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA, Sept. 6-7, Dec. 3-8 1965 (Aftermath sessions) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Looking Tired […]
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