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Rolling Stones unreleased: Bluesberry Jam

Back in May 1972, the Rolling Stones stumbled upon a hidden moment of creativity inside an abandoned theater in Montreux. Away from the spotlight, they recorded Bluesberry Jam, an unreleased blues track full of raw energy and spontaneous interplay. The groove is laid-back but alive, anchored by soulful piano and expressive electric guitar lines. Set up on a temporary stage crafted inside the empty theater, the band explored freely, letting the music breathe. The result is intimate, unpolished, and immediate—a rare glimpse of the Stones jamming without filter, capturing the pulse of pure blues.

Written by: Nanker/Phelge
Recorded: Rialto Theatre, Montreux, Switzerland, May 17-21 1972

From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:
A shuffle and roll blues song featuring piano and a whining electric lead guitar. Ian Stewart sounds like the more likely pianist rather than Nicky Hopkins. The tracks were recorded in a disused theatre complete with the intended tour stage under the direction of road/logistics manager Chip Monck and transport manager Alan Dunn.

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Bluesberry Jam: The Rolling Stones’ Forgotten Theater Blues

In May 1972, tucked away inside the dusty walls of the abandoned Rialto Theatre in Montreux, Switzerland, the Rolling Stones captured a raw and spontaneous blues track that never saw the light of day — Bluesberry Jam. This unreleased gem, credited to the band’s collective pseudonym Nanker/Phelge, delivers a laid-back shuffle groove, driven by whining electric lead guitar and steady, heartfelt piano. That piano work, more rugged than refined, points to longtime Stones associate Ian Stewart rather than the more ornate style of Nicky Hopkins. The band wasn’t just jamming in any room — they set up shop on a fully assembled tour stage, specifically constructed inside the theatre. The atmosphere was far from sterile; it was theatrical, lived-in, and humming with creativity. In this temporary blues haven, the Stones let loose, unfiltered, capturing something gritty, intimate, and very much alive.

A Snapshot of Spontaneity

Bluesberry Jam is more than just an unreleased track — it’s a sonic snapshot of the Stones between worlds, rehearsing and experimenting during a pivotal moment in their career. Recorded right before the launch of their legendary 1972 North American tour, the song’s casual energy reveals a band in transition — relaxed, yet primed for chaos. While it may never have made it to an album or bootleg setlist, Bluesberry Jam lingers in the archives as a testament to the Rolling Stones’ enduring love for the blues, and their unmatched ability to summon magic from even the most unassuming of spaces.

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