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Rolling Stones unreleased: Guess I Should Know
Written by: Jagger/Richards Recorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan-Feb. 1979 (Emotional Rescue sessions)
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*By Marcelo Sonaglioni
A Lost Gem from the Emotional Rescue Sessions
Recorded in early 1979 at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas, Guess I Should Know is one of those intriguing Rolling Stones tracks that never made it onto an official release. Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, this slow-burning number features a prominent lead guitar, setting a moody, bluesy atmosphere.
Raw and Unpolished Sound
One of the first things you’ll notice is the rough, almost hesitant vocals at the start. This gives the song an unfinished, work-in-progress feel—something that makes unreleased Stones tracks so fascinating. They offer a behind-the-scenes look at the band’s creative process, capturing moments before a song is fully shaped or refined.
Why Was It Left Off the Album?
The Emotional Rescue sessions produced a mix of disco-inspired grooves, rockers, and ballads, vyt the song didn’t make the final cut. Maybe it wasn’t polished enough, or maybe it just didn’t fit the album’s overall vibe. Either way, it remains an interesting piece of Stones history, showing the more experimental and laid-back side of the band during this era. Like many Stones outtakes, Guess I Should Know (available in several bootleg releases) is a glimpse into what could have been. Whether it was forgotten, abandoned, or just set aside for another day, it’s another reminder of how much great material the band has stashed away over the years. And trere’s plenty of that.
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