Rolling Stones – Blue & Lonesome

The Rolling Stones – Blue & Lonesome

Released in 2016, Blue & Lonesome is a deeply rooted return to form from The Rolling Stones, showcasing their lifelong devotion to the blues that shaped their earliest sound. Stripped back and raw, the album was recorded in just a few days and captures the band performing classic blues numbers with instinctive energy and minimal studio polish.

The record features the core lineup of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood, with additional contributions from longtime collaborator Darryl Jones and guest appearances by Eric Clapton, who was nearby during the sessions and added guitar to several tracks.

Rather than original compositions, the album pays tribute to blues legends such as Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed, and Little Walter, reinterpreting their songs with the unmistakable Stones attitude. Tracks like “Hate To See You Go,” “Ride ’Em On Down,” and “Just Your Fool” highlight the band’s tight interplay and deep respect for the genre’s history.

At its core, Blue & Lonesome is a celebration of musical roots - gritty, unfiltered, and full of feeling - showing that even decades into their career, The Rolling Stones remain profoundly connected to the blues.

Tracklist:

1. Just Your Fool
2. Commit A Crime
3. Blue And Lonesome
4. All Of Your Love
5. I Gotta Go
6. Everybody Knows About My Good Thing
7. Ride 'Em On Down
8. Hate To See You Go
9. Hoo Doo Blues
10. Little Rain
11. Just Like I Treat You
12. I Can't Quit You Baby