Rolling Stones: Lost Track ‘Stay Where You Are’ (1978)

By Marcelo Sonaglioni on August 14, 2025

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Rolling Stones unreleased: Stay Where You Are

Written by: Jagger/Richards
Recorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, Jan-March 1978 (Some Girls sessions)

From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:
An instrumental track which has a nice rhythm lick played by Keith Richards.

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Another Rolling Stones’ Hidden Treasure: Stay Where You Are

Among the vast vault of Rolling Stones recordings, Stay Where You Are stands out as a quirky, unreleased gem from 1978. Written by Jagger and Richards during the Some Girls sessions at EMI Pathé Marconi Studios in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, the track captures a playful side of the band rarely heard by the public. While it never made it onto the album, its charm lies in its simplicity and understated groove.

Martin Elliott’s book The Rolling Stones Complete Recording Sessions 1962–2012 describes it as an instrumental track with a “nice rhythm lick” delivered by Keith Richards. That subtle guitar line is the heartbeat of the song, giving it a relaxed yet engaging energy. The track exemplifies the Stones’ willingness to experiment, blending straightforward rock sensibilities with inventive, almost improvised moments that showcase the musicians’ chemistry.

Unreleased but Unforgettable: Inside the Studio

Recording in early 1978 the band was in a fertile creative period. Even though Stay Where You Are remained unreleased, it offers a snapshot of the Stones at work: Jagger and Richards crafting riffs and rhythms, Keith’s guitar weaving in unexpected textures, and the group exploring ideas that didn’t fit the final album but still highlight their inventiveness.

The track’s rarity adds to its allure. Fans who stumble upon bootlegs or session leaks get a peek at a Rolling Stones side that’s relaxed, experimental, and playful—far from the stadium anthems everyone knows. Stay Where You Are isn’t just a leftover; it’s a testament to the band’s boundless creativity, proving that even their unreleased material carries the unmistakable magic of the Stones’ late-70s sessions.

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