The Rolling Stones: Monkey Man (1969)

The prevailing theory is "Monkey Man" is about a bad acid trip. However, some believe it is a self portrait by Mick Jagger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNY8eYmzdH4

Top 35 songs of 1993 (#11-20)

11. Nightswimming- REM
12. She's Too Tough- Def Leppard
13. St. Augustine in Hell- Sting
14. Rape Me- Nirvana
15. Elderly Woman Behind a Counter in a Small Town- Pearl Jam
16. The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight- REM
17. Find the River- REM
18. Desert Song- Def Leppard
19. River of Dreams- Billy Joel
20. Don't Tear Me Up- Mick Jagger

Top 35 songs of 1993: #21-30

My favorites.

21. Love Is Stronger Than Justice- Sting
22. Daughter-Pearl Jam
23. Today- Smashing Pumpkins
24. Fields of Gold- Sting
25. Wired All Night- Mick Jagger
26. I'll Sleep When I'm Dead- Bon Jovi
27. Stay (Faraway So Close)- U2
28. Down in a Hole- Alice in Chains
29. Hey Jealousy- Gin Blossoms
30. Ordinary World- Duran Duran

1962 in Music

The Beatles are rejected by Decca Records, Bob Dylan releases his debut, and Peter, Paul, and Mary have a #1 album. Pete Seeger has a big year as well. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards meet Brian Jones and the Rolling Stones form. The Beatles appear on "My Bonnie", which is credited to Tony Sheridan and the Beat Brothers. Elvis dominated while the Twist permeated.

#1 song:
Stranger on the Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFaH1KFmLyI


The Beatles- My Bonnie:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgkAgyQgEH4

Important releases:
I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles:
Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis:
Big Girls Don't Cry by The Four Seasons
Green Onions by Booker T and the MGs
He's a Rebel by The Crystals
If I Had a Hammer by Peter, Paul and Mary
The James Bond Theme by John Barry Orchestra
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee
Sherry by The Four Seasons:
Surfin' Safari by The Beach Boys
The Twist by Chubby Checker
Twistin' The Night Away by Sam Cooke
The Wanderer by Dion

Other Notable songs:
Return to Sender by Elvis
Good Luck Charm by Elvis
409 by The Beach Boys
The Ballad of Paladin by Duane Eddy
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do by Neil Sedaka
Duke of Earl by Gene Chandler
Johnny Angel by Shirley Fabares
The Loco-Motion by Little Eva
Roses Are Red by Bobby Vinton

Andrew Long Oldham: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/andrew-loog-oldham/



Oldham managed the Rolling Stones from 1963-67. He encouraged Mick Jagger and Keith Richards to write their own songs, promoted the Stones image as a counter to The Beatles, and demoted Ian Stewart because he appeared too old. Oldham produced all the Stones recordings during this period.

The Rolling Stones: Memory Motel (1976)

Mick and Keith share vocals on "Memory Motel", which is unusual for a Stones record. It is also one of the longest Stones songs at over 7 minutes. The motel itself is based on an establishment in Long Island, New York. The identity of the woman in question is not known, but speculation ranges from Annie Liebovitz to Carly Simon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE96fz6BWqk

Keith Richards: Take It So Hard (1988)

Keith Richards decided to record a solo album when Mick Jagger refused to tour. Talk is Cheap is one of the best albums of the late 80s and “Take it So Hard” is the lead single and second album track. It’s perfect Keith complete with a gritty riff and post-apocalyptic video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbaiQ00gywI

Billy Joel: Big Shot (1979)

“Big Shot” is about a woman that has quite a night. She wakes up the next morning and is told she “sure did put on a show!” Joel later claimed the song was about himself as he was big stuffing it.  In 2010, he said the song was written after dinner with Mick and Bianca Jagger and was imagined to be Mick singing to Bianca.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEea624OBzM

Mick Jagger: Don't Tear Me Up (1993)

Mick Jagger released his best solo album in 1993. Wandering Spirit included many radio friendly rock songs. “Don’t Tear Me Up” performed the best commercially reaching #1 on the rock charts.  Two other tracks also charted.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQEFlJhkhA8

Martha and the Vandellas: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1995

Rock Hall Bio: 

http://rockhall.com/inductees/martha-and-the-vandellas/bio/

Barry Gordy signed Martha and the Vandellas in 1962. It did not take long for the group to hit it big.

Heat Wave (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCpDMQf5o9s&feature=related

Dancing in the Street (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b5HXZRQFss

Nowhere to Run (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhcflDSUMvc

I’m Ready for Love (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9ZKJjN5IeY

Jimmy Mack (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbOu3XZraWg

Honey Chile (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxhO-qZIrJc

Around this time, Gordy began focusing almost exclusively on The Supremes and Diana Ross. As a result, the quality of material sent to the Vandellas suffered. Infighting made the troubles worsen.

Baby Don’t Leave Me (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4UKsuBXJsM

　
Motown moved to Los Angeles and Reeves did not want to go. She negotiated out of Motown Records and signed with MCA. She received critical acclaim for her first solo album, but fell into alcohol abuse. She sobered in 1977 and became a born-again Christian. She served as a Detroit city councilwoman from 2005-2009.

“Dancing in the Streets” was later covered by Van Halen and Mick Jagger and David Bowie.

Van Halen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CAHDI_vkSs

Mick Jagger and David Bowie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y-x2fWKbmo

John Lennon: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1994

Rock Hall Bio:
 http://rockhall.com/inductees/john-lennon/bio/

Official Site:

www.johnlennon.com

John Lennon lost his mother when he was 17. He had no contact with his dad until his Beatles’ years. In 1957, he formed the Quarrymen, which evolved into the Beatles. The Beatles became the biggest band ever to walk the Earth giving them freedom to produce what they wanted. During the band’s latter years, Lennon branched out.

He filmed an anti-war movie in 1967:

How I Won the War:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=logjz5y2Ots

He performed at The Rolling Stones Rock n Roll Circus (1968):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvKkH0Vwxug&feature=related

Lennon released three experimental albums before the Beatle’s broke up.

In 1969, he and Yoko put on a number of bed-ins for peace.

Give Peace A Chance (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkZC7sqImaM

Cold Turkey (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEnNEIVR9EM

Instant Karma (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqP3wT5lpa4

After the Beatles’ breakup, Lennon went solo. In 1970, he underwent Primal Therapy to deal with his childhood traumas.

Mother (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkOoZDK7Rz8

Power to the People (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtvlBS4PMF0

Working Class Hero (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njG7p6CSbCU

Imagine (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLgYAHHkPFs

Lennon feuded with former mate Paul McCartney…

How Do You Sleep (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK7CLXHSr1M

…while preaching peace.

Happy Xmas (War is Over):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN4Uu0OlmTg

　
In 1972, John and Yoko hosted the Mike Douglas Show for a week.

Mind Games (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dHUfy_YBps

During an 18-month stretch, he experienced his so-called “lost weekend” with May Pang. He later returned to Yoko.

Whatever Gets You Through the Night (1974):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjWebKavfuI

#9 Dream (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGFvlnCq-ts

During this period, he collaborated with Elton John, Mick Jagger and David Bowie. He co-wrote “Fame” with Bowie.

Lennon retired in 1975 to help raise his son Sean.

In 1976, he was granted permanent residency in the U.S. after a four year battle with immigration. Also in 1976, Saturday Night Live offered the Beatles $3000 cash if they would reunite. Lennon and McCartney were watching the show at the same time and almost drove to the studio.

Lennon returned to the studio and released his final studio album in 1980.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-F3MJjcRkc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yeiu7A41Tlw&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZh_BqJqKns&feature=related

　

Starting Over (1980):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utc09QGs-3c

On December 8, 1980, John Lennon was shot and killed by a deranged fan.

Woman (1981):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-x1FsvOAz4


Watching the Wheels (1981):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da69-pu_pqc

Nobody Told Me (1984):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_0di2IL440

The Verve: Bittersweet Symphony (1998)

"Bittersweet Symphony" is a defining song for the 1990s. It captures the zeitgeist of much of the decade as well as the trials and alienation of a generation attempting to gain footing in the world. Ironically, the song's release coincided with a change in the culture and a move toward less weighty issues. The song included some sound effects from the Rolling Stones song "The Last Time" which resulted in plagerism charges. Keith Richards and Mick Jagger ended up with writing credits on the work. However, much of the royalties went to the Stones' former manager Allen Klein who pushed the suit against The Verve.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lyu1KKwC74

Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera: Moves Like Jagger

#1 this week. This bolted up the charts very quickly. An ode to Mick Jagger...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suRsxpoAc5w

The Rolling Stones: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1989

Their career in links:

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-rolling-stones/bio/

Official Site:
http://www.rollingstones.com/

The Stones shared a love of American blues. In fact, they named themselves after a Muddy Waters track.

Their first single: Come On (1963):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1YrNW-JIhA

Their first #1: It’s All Over Now (1964):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3YnRQOXLWo

The band realized they needed to write their own material to last and make money.

Their first Jagger/Richards song to hit #1: The Last Time (1965):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ32lL4R970

Satisfaction (1965):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_VbImuG71M

Get Off My Cloud (1965):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3F4GmbHl5g

The band begins to branch out musically and thematically. Notice the sitar in "Paint it Black" and the warnings of prescription drug use in "Mother’s Little Helper."

Paint It Black (1966):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9DDpmyPZZA

Mother’s Little Helper (1966):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0U95Aj783s

They add horns in…

Have You Seen Your Mother Baby, Standing in the Shadows (1966):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfTRKBKJsWw

They changed the lyrics of Let’s Spend the Night Together for Ed Sullivan. This version is from Top of the Pops.

Let’s Spend the Night Together (1967):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqQ9FCVmPaI

1967: Police raid Keith’s home. Later that year, Richards and Brian Jones had their final falling out. Jones was soon busted for drugs the same time Richards and Jagger were sentenced to jail time.
Meanwhile, in response to Sgt. Peppers and the psychedelic movement, the Stones released Their Majesties Satanic Request.

2000 Light Years From Home (1967):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y00Lw2ffvQU

They soon scrapped the psychedelic.

Jumping Jack Flash (1968):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9XKVTNs1g4

Rock n Roll Circus (1968):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psC6mk9ZTP4&feature=related

Sympathy for the Devil (1969):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je8MXiwmNIk

Brian Jones death (1969):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJnC8JSIcfQ&feature=related

Honky Tonk Women (1969):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e1_K-JDfOk

Inspired by events of the 60s:

Gimme Shelter (1969):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3rnxQBizoU

Altamont (1969): The end of the 1960s….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qTKsylrpsg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPM-x5ugLLE&feature=related

Brown Sugar (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59K2kF6o9Tk

Tumbling Dice (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvSgUH0Wn-M

Angie (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RTWzsGO4Zc

It’s Only Rock n Roll (But I Like It) (1974):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOMTnLHDWRA

At the end of 1974, guitarist Mick Taylor quit the band. He was replaced by Ron Wood.

In 1977, Keith was arrested in Canada for drugs. During the tour, PM Pierre Trudeau’s wife partied with the band. During this period, the Stones appeared to be on their last legs creatively. Then came another series of hits…

Miss You (1978):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0esrLIMc6SU

Beast of Burden (1978):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZH1aOZY9Tc

Emotional Rescue (1980):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0tQPodGgeM

Start Me Up (1981):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG2b3VhSCC4

MTV debuted in 1981. In 1983, the Stones released one of the most controversial videos of all time.

Undercover (1983):
http://www.youtube.co
m/watch?v=GHEVPoIsMhs

By 1984, Richards and Jagger fought constantly. Mick focused on his solo career more resulting in more friction. In 1985, founding member, and keyboardist, Ian Stewart died of a heart attack.

Harlem Shuffle (1986):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOkIU8BCxgU

One Hit to the Body (1986):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfiQejr9MhE

The band disintegrated for a time before reuniting in 1989.

Mixed Emotions (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdJzLpWFYJ4

Rock and A Hard Place (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyTLuith1Qs

The Stones were on top again.

In 1993, Bassist Bill Wyman retired leaving Jagger, Richards, and drummer Charlie Watts the only remaining original members. Darryl Jones replaced Wyman and Ron Wood continued on as well.

Love is Strong (1994):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGz6TDrh4Hs

Anybody Seen My Baby (1997): w/Angelia Jolie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufp0RANigro

The Concert for New York (2001):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW-sJqO5qDM

In 2002, they released 40 Licks:

Losing My Touch (2002):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqN89bT3VEE

Rough Justice (2005):

http://www.youtube.com/wat
ch?v=7NHKSpXik-E

The band once again stirred controversy with Jagger’s assault on American neoconservatives.

Sweet Neocon (2005):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwj6ZGMF_uA

Superbowl XL Half-Time Show (2006):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjafUKrjeaE

Plundered My Soul (2010):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6ZnmXrRUIQ&ob=av2n

In 2011, they reunited with Bill Wyman to record a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Watchin’ the River Flow” for an Ian Stewart tribute album.

Watchin’ The River Flow (2011):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6k3HdkNGEc

The Rolling Stones: Have You See Your Mother Baby? (1966)

"Have You Seen Your Mother Baby, Standing in the Shadow?" is one of the longest song titles in history. It is one of the earliest tracks to feature guitar feedback and also features horns. The band filmed one of the earliest music videos to promote the single. It has not been performed live by the band since 1966. Mick Jagger did perform it solo in 1993.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfTRKBKJsWw

867. Dancing in the Street by Martha and the Vandellas (1964)

If Motown has a signature song, this is it. "Dancing in the Street" captures a moment and mood of both Motown records and early sixties optimism. For a brief moment, the song was given a political tone as some decided to turn it into a civil rights anthem in the aftermath of several inner city riots. In 1985, David Bowie and Mick Jagger cut a version of the sixties hit for the Live Aid charity concert. The pair performed the song together in 1986 for the Prince's Trust Concert.

Martha and the Vandellas:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdvITn5cAVc

David Bowie and Mick Jagger:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G4jnaznUoQ

931. As Tears Go By by Marianne Faithfull (1964)

It is a myth that Mick Jagger and Keith Richards wrote "As Tears Go By" as a response to Paul McCartney's "Yesterday." However, this is one of Jagger-Richards first original songs as the Rolling Stones branched out from a blues cover band. Marianne Faithfull scored a major hit with the song in 1964. The Stones manager forwarded the song to her since they weren't known for ballads. Following Faithfull's success, the Rolling Stones recorded their own version in 1965.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhPPJ5dolxU&feature=related