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Rolling Stones unreleased: Anything For You (version #1)
Written by: Jagger/Richards Recorded: Ron Wood’s Sandymount Studios, Kildare, Ireland, July-Sept. 1993 ; Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland, Nov. 3-Dec. 10 1993
From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012: A slow instrumental captured at over eight minutes. It has a ghost vocal by Keith Richards and shakers supporting the percussion throughout the song.
Exploring the Voodoo Lounge Sessions: A Haunting Instrumental Jam
Among the many recordings from Voodoo Lounge sessions, one of the most intriguing is a slow, atmospheric instrumental that stretches beyond eight minutes called Anything For You. Captured during the album’s early creative process, this piece features a ghostly vocal track by Keith Richards, blending seamlessly into the music rather than taking center stage. His murmured, almost spectral voice drifts through the track, adding an eerie and unfinished quality, as if he were experimenting with melodies or lyrical ideas that never fully materialized.
The recording took place between July and September 1993 at Ron Wood’s Sandymount Studios in Kildare, Ireland, and later at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin from November 3 to December 10, 1993. These sessions were crucial in shaping Voodoo Lounge, marking the band’s first album without Bill Wyman on bass. This period saw The Rolling Stones exploring different sonic landscapes, balancing their signature raw energy with moments of moody, atmospheric introspection—this instrumental being a prime example.
The track’s hypnotic rhythm is reinforced by shakers, which provide a steady percussive undercurrent throughout. Combined with sparse guitar lines and a slow, deliberate tempo, the piece takes on a trance-like quality. It feels less like a fully structured song and more like an extended jam, where the band allows the music to breathe and evolve naturally.
While this particular instrumental did not make the final album, it remains an interesting glimpse into the Stones’ creative process. It showcases their ability to experiment with different moods and textures, proving that even their unfinished works carry a distinctive, captivating charm.
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