The Rolling Stones 'On Air' CD: Classic BBC Live Recordings, Remastered

UPC: 0602557958256 

MPN: 579 583-6 (Also referenced: 579 582-5 on the side) 

Brand Name: The Rolling Stones (Polydor / Universal Music Group)

Overview: The Rolling Stones, Live from the BBC

Experience the raw energy and formative sound of The Rolling Stones during their early 1960s prime with the 'On Air' CD. This collection presents officially released, remastered live recordings taken directly from classic BBC Radio shows like Saturday Club, Top Gear, and Blues In Rhythm. Featuring a mix of original classics, covers, and previously unreleased recordings, this album offers fans a rare opportunity to hear the band as they were first heard by the masses. Listen to definitive early versions of tracks like "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," "The Last Time," and their blues-rock interpretations of covers such as "Come On" and "Roll Over Beethoven." A crucial historical document for any fan of the Stones and 1960s rock and roll.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD (Single Disc)
• Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, R&B
• Style: British Invasion, Early Rock & Roll, Live Radio Sessions
• Length: 18 Tracks
• Source: Official BBC Recordings
• Content: Classics, covers, and previously unreleased studio recordings.
• Period Covered: 1963-1965 BBC Radio Broadcasts.
• Key Tracks: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction, The Last Time, Cry To Me, Mercy Mercy.

Interesting Facts: The Stones' Radio Domination

The BBC radio sessions captured on 'On Air' were vital to The Rolling Stones' rise to fame, especially in the pre-album world where radio was the primary way to reach audiences. The band’s energetic performances on programs like Saturday Club showcased their deep roots in American R\&B and blues, distinguishing them from their pop-oriented contemporaries. Many tracks are covers, like Chuck Berry's "Come On" (which was the Stones' first single) and Bobby Womack's "It's All Over Now," demonstrating the band’s mastery of their influences before becoming the defining songwriters of their generation. These recordings provide a fantastic snapshot of the band's rapid evolution, featuring the original lineup—including Brian Jones—and capturing the raw, bluesy sound that made them "the greatest rock and roll band in the world."

Track Listing (With BBC Program Source and Date)

1. Come On (Saturday Club, 26 October 1963)
2. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (Saturday Club, 18 September 1965)
3. Roll Over Beethoven (Saturday Club, 26 October 1963)
4. The Spider And The Fly (Saturday Club, 18 September 1965)
5. Cops And Robbers (Blues In Rhythm, 9 May 1964)
6. It's All Over Now (Saturday Club, 18 April 1964)
7. Route 66 (Blues In Rhythm, 9 May 1964)
8. Memphis, Tennessee (Saturday Club, 26 October 1963)
9. Down The Road Apiece (Top Gear, 6 March 1965)
10. The Last Time (Top Gear, 6 March 1965)
11. Cry To Me (Saturday Club, 18 September 1965)
12. Mercy, Mercy (Yeah Yeah, 30 August 1965)
13. Oh! Baby (We Got A Good Thing Goin') (Yeah Yeah, 30 August 1965)
14. Around And Around (Top Gear, 23 July 1964)
15. Hi Heel Sneakers (The Joe Loss Pop Show, 17 July 1964)
16. Fannie Mae (Saturday Club, 18 September 1965)
17. You Better Move On (Blues In Rhythm, 9 May 1964)
18. Mona (Blues In Rhythm, 9 May 1964)

Publishers

Official: A BBC recording. Released By: Polydor. Distributed By: Universal Music Kft. Source: EU.

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