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Rolling Stones unreleased: Never Make Me Cry
NEVER MAKE ME CRY: A SOFT SIDE OF THE STONES During the wild Some Girls sessions in France, the Stones recorded tons of tracks, but Never Make Me Cry stayed under the radar. Written by Jagger and Richards, it’s a softer, mellow detour from the album’s usual gritty, punk-fueled energy. Smooth guitars, reflective vibes, and gentle vocals make it feel like a hidden treasure, even if it didn’t make the cut. A rare glimpse of the Stones’ tender, introspective side.
Also known as: Never Make You Cry Written by: Jagger/Richard Recorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, Jan. 5-March 2 1978 (Some Girls sessions)
During the fevered Some Girls sessions at EMI Pathé Marconi Studios in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, between January 5 and March 2, 1978, the Rolling Stones recorded dozens of tracks—some destined for the album, others left in the vault. One of the lesser-known treasures is Never Make Me Cry(sometimes credited as Never Make You Cry), penned by Jagger and Richards. Unlike the gritty, punk-tinged energy of Some Girls, this track takes a softer, more reflective turn. Its mellow, soft-rock vibe didn’t exactly set the studio on fire, which may explain why it never made the final album cut.
The song showcases a different side of the Stones, revealing their ability to explore tender, understated melodies alongside their usual raucous swagger. Bobby’s guitar and Mick’s vocals glide gently over the arrangement, creating a calm contrast to the raw intensity dominating much of Some Girls. While author Martin Elliott calls it “uneventful,” the track’s subtlety has a charm of its own—a quiet bubble of introspection amid one of the band’s most electrifying recording periods.
The Vault and Its Mysteries
Never Make Me Cry is a fascinating peek behind the curtain, a reminder that even legends like the Stones experimented with songs that never saw the light of day. For hardcore fans and music historians, it’s an invitation to hear the Rolling Stones in a different tone—less swagger, more sentiment. In many ways, tracks like this illuminate the creative depth of the Some Girls sessions, revealing that the album’s polished, punchy hits were just the tip of a much richer musical iceberg. Even the “soft” tracks carry the unmistakable stamp of the Stones’ songwriting genius.
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