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It's Only Rock 'n Roll / Through the Lonely Nights
Rock · 1974 · 1 track

It's Only Rock 'n Roll / Through the Lonely Nights

The Rolling Stones

July 26, 1974 · Rolling Stones Records

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This single is pure, unadulterated 1970s Rolling Stones: a swaggering, rebellious declaration of love for rock 'n' roll. It feels like a late-night jam session distilled into a perfectly gritty anthem, with Mick Jagger's signature sneer and Keith Richards' unmistakable riffage leading the charge.

It's the sound of a band confidently owning their legacy while still pushing their sound, incorporating subtle funk and reggae grooves into their blues-rock core. Own this if you crave that classic, defiant rock spirit, a track that's both a statement and an invitation to turn it up loud.

Tracklist · 1 Track
06
Through the Lonely Nights
4:18
Moments Worth Listening For
The iconic, driving guitar riff that kicks off "It's Only Rock 'n Roll," immediately establishing its rebellious energy.
Mick Jagger's sneering, yet playful, vocal delivery of the chorus, perfectly encapsulating the band's self-aware attitude.
The interplay between the guitars and the rhythm section, particularly the loose, jam-session feel that gives the track its raw vitality.
The subtle funk and reggae inflections woven into the main rock 'n' roll groove, hinting at the album's broader sonic palette.
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