The Rolling Stones / Black and Blue Outtakes 2025 Edition

A 2025 compilation gathering rare studio outtakes from the sessions for the acclaimed 1976 album *Black and Blue*. This collection features recordings made between late 1974 and mid-1975 at Musicland Studios in Munich, Germany; Eduard Flipse Zaal De Doelen in Rotterdam, Netherlands; and Electric Lady Studios in New York. It vividly captures the experimentation that took place during the period following Mick Taylor’s departure, while the band was auditioning new guitarists. The set includes numerous rare tracks unavailable on official releases—such as early takes, unreleased versions, jam sessions, and unfinished songs—offering high-quality audio that allows listeners to experience the creative process behind classics like “Fool to Cry,” “Memory Motel,” “Hey Negrita,” “Hot Stuff,” and “Hand of Fate.” It is a definitive release packed with the allure of studio work, allowing fans to savor the evolution of the music across different sessions, arrangement variations, and the unique sound of the guitarist transition era. In addition to documenting the creation of *Black and Blue* staples—including “Fool to Cry,” “Hand of Fate,” “Hey Negrita,” “Hot Stuff,” “Memory Motel,” “Crazy Mama,” and “Cherry Oh Baby”—the collection features many unreleased songs and alternate versions. It is a fascinating studio session compilation that lets listeners relive the Rolling Stones’ creative process from 1974–75. DISC ONE: Crazy Mama, Cherry Oh Baby, Fool to Cry, Fool to Cry II, Cable From My Baby, I Got a Letter, Something Good, Something Good II, Built That Way, I Love Ladies, Melody, Worried About You. DISC TWO: Cellophane Trousers, Chuck Berry No, Hand of Fate, Hey Negrita, Let’s Do It Right, Hot Stuff, Memory Motel, Munich Reggae, Carnival to Rio.