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Rolling Stones unreleased: One Hit (To the Body) (early take)

Also known as: Beside You ; I Can’t See Nobody
Written by: Jagger/Richards
Recorded: EMI Pathé-Marconi Studios, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, April 15 1985 (Dirty Work sessions)
*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012

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Unearthed and Unfiltered: A Rolling Stones’ Raw One Hit (To The Body) Take

Before it stormed the Dirty Work album (plus a great opner!), One Hit (To the Body) existed in a rougher, more unpolished form—grittier, urgent, and bursting with raw energy. This early version was recorded on April 15, 1985, at the EMI Pathé-Marconi Studios in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, during the band’s intense Dirty Work sessions. Sometimes known by alternate titles like Beside You or I Can’t See Nobody, the track reveals the core of the Jagger/Richards songwriting dynamic—untamed, electric, and rich with creative tension. Unlike the final polished release, this take pulses with spontaneity, offering fans a glimpse into the band’s creative process when ideas were still forming and emotions ran high. It’s a rare opportunity to hear The Rolling Stones stripped down to their essentials, raw and unfiltered, capturing the spirit of one of rock’s greatest songwriting partnerships at a critical moment in their history. (Ref. Rolling Stones Unreleased One)

Inside the Stones’ Dirty Work Sessions: Paris, 1985

In the spring of 1985, The Rolling Stones gathered at EMI Pathé-Marconi Studios in Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris, to work on their Dirty Work album. The sessions were marked by a mix of creative bursts and personal tensions within the band. Over several weeks, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and the rest explored new sounds and raw rock energy that defined the album’s edgy vibe. Tracks like One Hit (To the Body) and Harlem Shuffle began to take shape during this intense period. These Paris sessions captured a band both challenged and inspired, producing some of their most distinctive mid-80s work.

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