Hackney Diamonds: Rolling Stones reveal star-studded tracklist for brand new album
Paul McCartney and Elton John have been named as friends on the brand new Rolling Stones album after the band revealed the complete tracklist.
The former Beatles singer performs bass on Bite My Head Off, whereas Sir Elton options on piano on Get Close and Live By The Sword.
Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder had been additionally beforehand introduced as friends on Hackney Diamonds – the Stones’ first album of latest materials in 18 years.
The US stars function on a observe known as Sweet Sounds Of Heaven.
Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards lifted the lid on the album at an occasion in east London final week.
“I don’t want to be big-headed but we wouldn’t have put this album out if we hadn’t really liked it,” Sir Mick instructed the viewers.
“We said we had to make a record we really love ourselves. We are quite pleased with it, we are not big-headed about it, but we hope you all like it.”
Stones reveal huge star collaborations
The affirmation got here after an advert appeared within the Hackney Gazette in August, supposedly for a glass restore retailer, that includes lyrics from the band’s best-known hits.
Released on 20 October, it is the band’s first launch for the reason that death of drummer Charlie Watts in 2021.
Watts nonetheless options on two tracks, Mess It Up and Live By The Sword, whereas former bassist Bill Wyman additionally performs on the latter track.
The Stones have already launched the video for album opener Angry – that includes actress Sydney Sweeney on the again of a automobile heading down Hollywood’s Sunset Strip.
Angry is a theme of the album, Sir Mick mentioned on the launch occasion, including that it additionally incorporates “love songs, ballads, country-type” songs.
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Speaking to Sky News, he mentioned the band had labored on new materials earlier than nevertheless it hadn’t handed the bar till now.
“We did lots of sessions but I don’t think the stuff we did was outstandingly wonderful,” he mentioned.
“It was good, but it wasn’t great … I think we’re all kind of happy [with Hackney Diamonds].”
The full tracklist is as follows:
Angry
Get Close
Depending On You
Bite My Head Off
Whole Wide World
Dreamy Skies
Mess It Up
Live By The Sword
Driving Me Too Hard
Tell Me Straight
Sweet Sounds Of Heaven
Rolling Stones Blues