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 ...
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Rolling Stones Bring Out Bruce Springsteen for ‘Tumbling Dice’

What happens when a vacationing rock legend crosses paths with a band headlining a major music festival? Lisbon, Portugal’s Rock in Rio festival found out Thursday night as the Rolling Stones brought ...
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 ...
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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

Video: The Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen, “Tumbling Dice”

The Rolling Stones’ 50th anniversary tour went out with a bang last night at in Newark, New Jersey. Among the special guests were Gary Clark Jr. and John Mayer (“I’m Goin’ Down)”, Lady Gaga (“Gimme ...