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Rolling Stones unreleased: Flirty
Also known as: ‘Forty’ Written by: Jagger/Richards Recorded: Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, Dec. 1982 (Undercover sessions) Guest musicians: Jim Barber (guitar, bass), Chuck Leavell (keyboards)
More about The Rolling Stones’ Undercover recording sessions in France (1982)
*By Marcelo Sonaglioni In 1982, the Rolling Stones convened at the EMI Pathé Marconi Studios in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, to record their album Undercover. This period marked a significant evolution in their musical style, incorporating elements of new wave and funk into their traditional rock sound.
The recording process was characterized by a collaborative atmosphere, with each member contributing to the development of the songs, including Flirty. Mick Jagger’s dynamic vocal delivery and Keith Richards’ innovative guitar work were central to the sessions. The rhythm section, featuring Charlie Watts on drums and Bill Wyman on bass, provided a solid foundation, while Ronnie Wood’s guitar and saxophonist Bobby Keys added distinctive textures to the tracks.
The EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, renowned for their state-of-the-art equipment, played a crucial role in capturing the band’s evolving sound. The studio’s acoustics and technology enabled the Stones to experiment with new recording techniques, contributing to the album’s polished production quality.
The culmination of these sessions was the release of Undercover in November 1983. The album showcased the band’s versatility, incorporating elements of new wave, funk, and traditional rock, while retaining their quintessential sound. Tracks like Undercover of the Night exemplify this fusion, highlighting the Stones’ willingness to explore new musical landscapes.
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