The Story Behind Every Rolling Stones Song

This is the book for Rolling Stones fans that provides details, history, and analysis of every song recorded by “The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World.” Organized by release date, this essential encyclopedia spans every album from their self-titled debut record in 1963 to the compilation GRRR! released in 2012. Each song was thoroughly researched and reverently written by music historians Philippe Margotin and Jean-Michel Guesdon, who list the studio, producer, and sound engineer for each track, then delve deeper into a song’s lyrics, inspiration, and production, detailing everything from Keith Richards writing the basis of “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” in his sleep to the history of Voodoo Lounge, their first album to win a Grammy and their first without Bill Wyman. The book includes trivia tidbits flagged “For Stone Addicts,” tributes to their influences like Chicago-based blues, and over 500 photographs. Hardcover. 704 pages. 11" L x 8 3/4" W x 2 1/4" D. (6 lbs.)