The Rolling Stones’ ‘Cried Out’ from 2002 Sessions

By Marcelo Sonaglioni on April 18, 2025

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Rolling Stones unreleased: Cried Out

*Early version of Laugh, I Nearly Died
Written by: Jagger/Richard
Recorded: Studio Guillaume Tell, Suresnes, France, May 13-June 7 2002 (Forty Licks sessions)
Guest musicians: Darryl Jones (bass), Chuck Leavell (keyboards), Blondie Chaplin (percussion)

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The Rolling Stones’ ‘Cried Out’: A Glimpse into an Unreleased Gem

In the spring of 2002, The Rolling Stones convened at Studio Guillaume Tell in Suresnes, France, during the Forty Licks sessions. Among the tracks recorded was Cried Out, an unreleased song penned by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. This track, featuring Darryl Jones on bass, Chuck Leavell on keyboards, and Blondie Chaplin on percussion, serves as an early version of Laugh, I Nearly Died, which would later appear on their 2005 album A Bigger Bang. Cried Out offers a raw and unpolished glimpse into the band’s creative process, showcasing the evolution of a song from its initial conception to its final form. The track’s somber tone and introspective lyrics hint at the emotional depth that would be fully realized in its successor.

From ‘Cried Out’ to ‘Laugh, I Nearly Died’: The Evolution of a Song

The transformation from Cried Out to Laugh, I Nearly Died illustrates The Rolling Stones’ commitment to refining their music. While the first remains unreleased, its existence provides fans and music historians with valuable insight into the band’s songwriting and recording process. The progression of this track underscores the band’s ability to revisit and rework their material, ensuring that each song reaches its full potential before release. For enthusiasts eager to explore this unreleased piece, Cried Out can be found through dedicated Rolling Stones fan communities and archives.

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