The Stones would employ catchy opening riffs in future hits. It’s also worth noting that the Beatles’ “I Feel Fine” commenced with a catchy guitar lick released in late 1964, it’s a track that could have inspired the Stones, along with the Staple Singers’ record. The idea of opening with a guitar riff wouldn’t have been new to fans of Chuck Berry’s music (as the Stones were) or the Shadows (not so much). It’s driven by an opening guitar riff that percolates throughout the song, creating a hook that rivals the chorus’s infectiousness. The Stones were clearly inspired by Staple Singers’ ‘This May Be the Last Time.’īut “The Last Time” is more than a rocked-up gospel reworking.

It possessed stylistic flairs and influences that would ultimately foretell the band’s future stardom. Unlike “Satisfaction,” the story of this song is not one of scandal and rebellion, but rather one of admiration and imitation. In March 1965 the band released “The Last Time,” which rose to the number-nine spot stateside, while topping the charts in the UK. The song rocketed to the top of the US charts, partly fueled by claims that the lyrics referred to sexual frustration.īut “Satisfaction” was not the Stones’ first top ten single in the US.

The decisive breakthrough for Mick, Keith and company came with the release of “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” in June of 1965.

The Stones tried – but couldn’t immediately replicate – the Beatles’ stateside success, lagging behind by more than a year. At around the same time, the Rolling Stones were enjoying a number-three hit in the UK with “Not Fade Away,” as well as a number-one British EP. In the first weeks of 1964, the Beatles’ “I Want To Hold Your Hand” raced up the US charts, giving the Liverpool band its first American hit single and helping to launch the British invasion.

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