Wednesday Forgotten Oldie....

The Rolling Stones are true rock and roll icons, often referred to as "the greatest rock band of all time". But do you remember the first song you ever heard by the Stones on the radio? "Tell Me" is the song by The Rolling Stones, featured on their 1964 self-titled album (US title: England's Newest Hit Makers), that I remember as the first. It was released as a single A-side in the US only, and was the first Jagger/Richards song released as a single A-side, and their first record to enter the US Top 40. The single reached #24 in the US and #1 in Sweden. It was never released as a single in the UK. They had released "Not Fade Away" earlier in 1964, the Buddy Holly cover reached #48 on the hot 100, but I don't remember hearing it on the radio. Then came "Tell Me", which got my attention big time. After that, "It's All Over Now" was released. Many people believe "It's All Over Now" was the Stones first monster hit, and I agree to a point... but even though it was #1 in the UK, it was only #26 in the USA, supporting my contention that "Tell Me" should not be a Forgotten Oldie!