Ultimate Classic Rock

Why ‘Tumbling Dice’ Was Like ‘Pulling Teeth’ for Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones released “Tumbling Dice” on April 14, 1972. Like many Stones classics, the journey to get to that point was a long one. The song began its life in 1969, originally under the title ...
American Songwriter

The Story Behind “Tumbling Dice” by The Rolling Stones and How Mick Jagger’s Housekeeper Got an Assist

In 1970, The Rolling Stones embodied the rock star lifestyle. Sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll were a way of life for the British quintet. However, their business affairs were a mess. Their manager put ...
Rolling Stone

The Rolling Stones Drop Previously Unreleased Live Versions of ‘Tumbling Dice,’ ‘Hot Stuff’

The Rolling Stones have dropped previously unreleased live versions of “Tumbling Dice” and “Hot Stuff.” The renditions will appear on Live at the El Mocambo, which arrives on May 13 via Universal ...
American Songwriter

The Rolling Stones Release Two Previously Unheard Recordings of “Tumbling Dice” and “Hot Stuff”

The recordings come from the band’s famous secret concerts in March 1977, at the 300-capacity venue in Toronto, El Mocambo. Check out the songs below. The two tracks are set to be released on the band ...
The Cheat Sheet

Keith Richards ‘Loved’ 1 Rolling Stones Hit But Mick Jagger Didn’t Understand Its Appeal

Keith Richards and Mick Jagger had different opinions of one of The Rolling Stones’ songs. Richards thought the song was a classic from the beginning. Jagger did not think it was one of the band’s ...