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Rolling Stones unreleased: Still in Love
Written by: Jagger/Richards Recorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau. Bahamas, January 18-February 12 1979
From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012: Still In Love was worked on over two sessions, ending up as a possibility for the Undercover album. The Compass outtake is a guitar version with vocals including falsetto while two outtakes from Paris are instrumentals. It seemed to be typical Keith Richards’ melody which worked slightly better on a piano version rather than just electric guitar.
Still In Love was developed across two different recording sessions, ultimately considered as a contender for the Undercover album. The track went through multiple variations, each offering a slightly different feel. One of the most well-known versions, recorded at Compass Point Studios, features a guitar-driven arrangement with Keith Richards on vocals, including some delicate falsetto touches that add a layer of raw emotion. Meanwhile, two other outtakes from the Paris sessions exist, both as instrumentals, showcasing the song’s evolving structure and potential.
At its core, Still In Love (available in several bootlegs) carries that unmistakable Keith Richards melodic touch—soulful, slightly melancholic, yet rich in groove. While the electric guitar version highlights the track’s stripped-down, intimate side, some argue that the song worked even better as a piano-driven piece.
The piano seemed to bring out the full depth of the melody, adding warmth and a more natural flow to the composition. Despite never making it onto the final Undercover tracklist, Still In Love remains an intriguing glimpse into the Stones’ creative process, another example of the hidden gems left behind in their vast archive of unreleased material.
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