There was definitely some friendly rivalry between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Most people who were around in the 1960s and loved modern pop music will lean toward one or the other. Though ultimately distinct, the younger generations will, for the most part, revere both in their respective fields with the comfort of the past.
Despite the public’s impression of a ruthless, elbow-jabbing rivalry, the two bands stayed friends for the majority of the 1960s. During the early 1960s, London’s venues responding to the blues genre were overflowing with blues bands, and The Rolling Stones were just one more among them. Coincidentally, The Beatles’ assistance was one of their early advantages.
When Mick Jagger introduced The Beatles to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988, he talked about his group’s early friendship with the Fab Four. “We were singing Chuck Berry songs and the blues and stuff and we felt like we were really special animals,” said Jagger. “Thereafter, we learned of a group from Liverpool, with long hair and unkempt attire.”
Then, after hearing “Love Me Do” for the first time, he talked about how envious he felt. But their contract was a record. Additionally, they had a song called “Love Me Do” that was charting and featured a bluesy harmonica. I was on the verge of passing out when I heard all of these things combined,” Jagger continued.”Eventually, they produced a song called ‘I Wanna Be Your Man,’ which was our first big hit in England,” Jagger went on, pointing out the crucial advantage. And we were really appreciative of that because it truly broke us in England. We weren’t blind to the example of how they composed and how creatively they created their songs. Furthermore, everyone who came after them from England benefited greatly from their success in America in the long run. And I sincerely appreciate everything they did for me.
Five months before their debut album, The Stones released their second single, “I Wanna Be Your Man,” in November 1963. Both the first and second albums, which came out in 1964, mainly relied on covers because they were written early in Jagger and Keith Richards‘ songwriting careers.
According to Jagger, the year 1965 marked a significant turning point in the history of Out of Our Heads. The album featured the hit single “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” The appealing melody underscored the band’s transition to commercial success as a pop group. Simultaneously, Jagger’s forceful, assertive lyrics marked the start of Brian Jones’ collapse as the band’s frontman.
In his discussion of the seismic hit—which went on to become the Stones’ first US number-one single—Jagger mentioned this pivotal moment. He claimed, “It was the song that really made the Rolling Stones.” It turned us into this massive, monster band, instead of just another band. Its title is incredibly catchy. The guitar riff on it is really catchy. That was an original guitar sound, and it sounds fantastic. Additionally, it catches the essence of the era, which is crucial for those kinds of songs. that was distancing.
The Rolling Stones were set up for success by The Beatles’ “I Wanna Be Your Man.” “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” was unquestionably crucial in helping the band overcome its competitors and pave the way for a string of successful singles and landmark albums.
Listen to ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ below.
