Episode 65 | The Rolling Stones 'Sticky Fingers'
Pretty much every Rolling Stones fan will tell you that their greatest period came between the years 1968 and 1972. In fact, many music journalists will say it’s one of the greatest runs in rock and roll period. Four legendary albums came during that time – 1968’s ‘Beggars Banquet’, 1969’s ‘Let It Bleed’, 1971’s ‘Sticky Fingers’ and 1972’s double album ‘Exile on Main Street’. This episode of DISCovery will center on ‘Sticky Fingers’ which was released on April 23rd, 1971. On May 8th of ‘71, it hit number one in the UK. Two weeks later, the album topped Crosby, Stills, Nash a Young’s live album ‘4 Way Street’ to hit the number one position on the Billboard album chart where it stayed for a full month. As Rolling Stone magazine said of ‘Sticky Fingers’ at the time, “It’s the latest beautiful chapter in the continuing story of the greatest rock group in the world.” SIDE ONE:1. "Brown Sugar"2. "Sway"3. "Wild Horses"4. "Can't You Hear Me Knocking"5. "You Gotta Move" SIDE TWO:1. "Bitch"2. "I Got the Blues"3. "Sister Morphine" 4. "Dead Flowers"5. "Moonlight Mile"Find DISCovery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheDISCoverypodcasthomeThe DISCovery theme song "Woo Hoo" by Reebosound (https://reebosound.bandcamp.com)Please give the show a five-star rating and review wherever you listen to DISCovery!
