Stoned Alchemy (1989)

About this title: Here's an interesting idea for a collection: the original versions of 27 R&B songs that were covered by the Rolling Stones in the studio or on stage. This is more than just a clever gimmick for a compilation, however. In addition to providing insight into the development of the Rolling Stones' music, this is also a first-rate collection of classic blues, soul, and early rock & roll. Highlights include "The Red Rooster," a slow blues number featuring Howlin' Wolf's legendary guttural moan; Gene Allison's soul ballad "You Can Make It If You Try"; and Bo Diddley's "Pretty Thing," which inspired ... read more

Tracks:

1. Come On [Berry]
2. The Red Rooster [Dixon]
3. Fortune Teller [Neville]
4. I Just Want to Make Love to You [Dixon]
5. Roadrunner [Diddley]
6. Down Home Girl [Butler/Leiber]
7. Bright Lights, Big City [Reed]
8. Down the Road a Piece [Raye]
9. Around and Around [Berry]
10. Ruler of My Heart [Neville]
11. I Can't Be Satisfied [Morganfield]
12. Fannie Mae [Brown]
13. Cops and Robbers [Harris]
14. Down in the Bottom [Dixon]
15. You Can't Catch Me [Berry]
16. Diddley Daddy [McDaniel]
17. (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man [Dixon]
18. Honest I Do [Abner/Reed]
19. How Many More Years [Howlin' Wolf]
20. You Can Make It If You Try [Jarrett]
21. Route 66 [Troup]
22. Carol [Berry]
23. I Need You Baby (Mona) [McDaniel]
24. Susie-Q [Lewis/Hawkins/Broad]
25. Pretty Thing [Diddley]
26. Got My Mojo Working [Foster]
27. It's All Over Now [Womack/Womack]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.