‘Mickey Mouse Blues’: A Rolling Stones’ Instrumental Song from 1968

By Marcelo Sonaglioni on December 29, 2024

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Rolling Stones unreleased: Mickey Mouse Blues

*Early instrumental acoustic version of Child of the Moon
Written by: Jagger/Richard
Recorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, March-Apr. 1968

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About The Rolling Stones’ 1968 recording sessions at Olympic Studios

*By Marcelo Sonaglioni
In 1968, the Rolling Stones were working at Olympic Studios in London, a place that would become central to the band’s evolution during one of their most creative and intense periods. The sessions were primarily focused on their upcoming album Beggars Banquet, marking a shift toward a more stripped-down, raw sound after the psychedelic experimentation of their previous records.

At Olympic, the Stones delved into a mix of blues, rock, and even country influences, which would shape the iconic tracks that came out of those sessions. Street Fighting Man and Sympathy for the Devil were two major songs (or outtakes like Mickey Mouse Blues) that began to take form here. The band was clearly experimenting with new ideas, incorporating acoustic instruments, and pushing the boundaries of what was possible in the studio. Mick Jagger’s vocals were more intense than ever, and Keith Richards’ guitar riffs had a sharper edge, adding to the rebellious, almost anarchic energy that was beginning to define the Stones’ sound.

Producer Jimmy Miller was crucial in these sessions, helping the band experiment with different recording techniques and keep the energy high. It wasn’t always smooth sailing, though—there were tensions, as there often were in the band—but the creative chemistry in the studio was undeniable. Despite any personal conflicts, the Stones were making music that was more direct and politically charged than ever before.

The Olympic sessions were a turning point for the Rolling Stones, setting the stage for their iconic late ’60s and ’70s sound. It was the beginning of a new chapter that would forever change the course of rock and roll.

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