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The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974

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Course Summary

Learn about the history and music of the legendary rock band, The Rolling Stones. Explore their impact on popular culture and discover the secrets behind their success.

Key Learning Points

Discover the roots of The Rolling Stones and how they became one of the most influential bands in history
Explore the band's discography and the stories behind their most iconic songs
Learn about the cultural impact of The Rolling Stones and their role in shaping the music industry

Learning Outcomes

Understand the history and significance of The Rolling Stones in music and popular culture
Gain insight into the creative process of songwriting and music production
Develop a critical perspective on the cultural impact of music and its role in society

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of music theory and history
Interest in rock and roll music and its cultural impact

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Quizzes and assignments

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Description

This course will survey the music of the Rolling Stones, beginning with the roots and first formation of the band in the early 1960s, and following the group through the release of It's Only Rock 'n' Roll in late 1974.

Outline

Introduction and Students of the Blues
General Introduction to the Course
Organizing the Biography and Music
The Rise of British Blues
The Early Stones
Andrew Loog Oldham
First Singles and EP
Success in the UK, Slow Progress in the US
The Debut Album: The Rolling Stones
More Singles and an EP in 1964
12 x 5
SCU: “Tell Me”, “Good Times, Bad Times”, “Congratulations”
Week 1: Rolling Stones Books
Welcome
General Overview
Grading Scheme
About the Professor

The Year of Satisfaction
The First Half of 1965
Stones Singles, Late 1964 and 1965
Rolling Stones LPs, No. 2 and Now! and Another EP
SCU: “As Tears Go By”, “Heart of Stone”, “The Last Time”
The Second Half of 1965, Allen Klein, and Tour Madness
Out of Our Heads
Late 1965: Singles and December’s Children
SCU: “Satisfaction”, “The Spider and the Fly”, “Get Off Of My Cloud”
Week 2: Rolling Stones Movies
Quiz - Modules 1 & 2

The Music Matures
Introduction to Week 3
1966 Overview
Aftermath
SCU: “19th Nervous Breakdown”, “Paint It Black”, “Mother’s Little Helper”, “Under My Thumb”
Early 1967
Between the Buttons
SCU: “Have You Seen Your Mother”, “Baby”, “Let’s Spend the Night Together”, “Ruby Tuesday”, “Cool, Calm, Collected”
Week Three: Instruments of The Rolling Stones

Psychedelia and Beyond
Introduction and 1967 in Review
Summer Flowers and Singles
Their Satanic Majesties Request
SCU: “We Love You”, “Dandelion”, “In Another Land”, “The Lantern”, “She’s A Rainbow”, “2000 Light Years From Home”
1968 in Review
Beggars Banquet
SCU: “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “Street Fighting Man”, “No Expectations”, “Sympathy for the Devil”
Quiz - Modules 3 & 4

Let It Bleed and Sticky Fingers
Introduction and 1969 Overview
Let It Bleed
SCU: “Honky Tonk Women”, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”, “Gimme Shelter”, “Let It Bleed”, “Midnight Rambler”
1970 Overview and Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out
Sticky Fingers
SCU: “Brown Sugar”, “Wild Horses”, “Bitch”, “Dead Flowers”

Exile on Main Street
Introduction, 1971-72 Events
Exile on Main Street
SCU: Sides 1 & 2: “Rocks Off”, “Casino Boogie”, “Tumbling Dice”, “Loving Cup”
The 1972 US Tour and an Overview
SCU: Sides 3 & 4: “Happy”, “All Down the Line”, “Shine a Light”
Stones Styles: The Big Picture
Quiz - Modules 5 & 6

The End of an Era
Introduction and 1973 Overview
Goats Head Soup (11:20)
SCU: “Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker),” “Angie,” “Can You Hear the Music,” “Star Star”
1974 Overview
It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll
SCU: “It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll,” “Time Waits for No One,” “Dance Little Sister,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”
Final Exam

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