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Rolling Stones unreleased: You Got Me Rocking (alternate take)
*Keith Richards on vocals
Written by: Jagger/Richards Recorded: Sandymount Studios (Ronnie Wood’s house), Kildare, Ireland, Sept. 1993 (Voodoo Lounge sessions) Chests musicians: Darryl Jones (bass), Doug Wimbish (bass), Pino Palladino (bass), Chuck Leavell (keyboards) *Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
You Got Me Rocking is one of the standout tracks from the Rolling Stones’ 1994 album Voodoo Lounge, but this unreleased alternate take offers a totally different energy—thanks in large part to Keith Richards stepping up on lead vocals. Recorded in September 1993 at Sandymount Studios, Ronnie Wood’s house in Kildare, Ireland, this version strips away the slick production of the final album cut and leans into a looser, more blues-driven groove. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind the Voodoo Lounge sessions, where songs evolved dramatically before making the final tracklist.
Keith Takes the Mic
Hearing Keith Richards lead the vocals adds a whole new flavor to You Got Me Rocking. His raspy delivery brings a rawness that contrasts with Mick Jagger’s polished swagger on the official release. Backing Keith are some serious talents on bass—Darryl Jones, Doug Wimbish, and Pino Palladino—all of whom laid down different grooves during the early sessions. Chuck Leavell’s always-reliable keyboards round out the sound, giving this version a warm, almost jam-like feel.
It’s not just an alternate vocal track—it’s a different vibe altogether. Where the album version is all punch and polish, this take feels like a band stretching out, experimenting, and having fun. For fans of the Stones’ more rugged side, this unreleased cut is a treasure worth digging into.
Unreleased gems like this show why the Rolling Stones’ vaults are pure gold for die-hard fans—each track is a piece of rock history in the making.
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