On this day July 2, 1984, The Rolling Stones released Rewind (1971–1984), a compilation album that brought together some of the band’s biggest hits from their post-1970 era. Spanning over a decade of music, the collection featured fan favorites and radio staples from the albums Sticky Fingers through Undercover.
Although the compilation only reached number 86 on the US Billboard charts, it served as a career retrospective during a time of transition for the Stones. The tracklist included memorable songs like Brown Sugar, Angie, Miss You, Start Me Up, and Waiting on a Friend. The album was also released in slightly different versions internationally, with varied track selections for different regions.
Rewind offered casual listeners a convenient way to catch up on the band’s later hits and reminded longtime fans of how consistently the Stones delivered during the 70s and early 80s.
80s insight: Even as new wave and synth pop dominated the 80s charts, The Rolling Stones remained a steady presence. Rewind showed that their rock and roll legacy was still being celebrated, even during a decade driven by changing sounds.
Although the compilation only reached number 86 on the US Billboard charts, it served as a career retrospective during a time of transition for the Stones. The tracklist included memorable songs like Brown Sugar, Angie, Miss You, Start Me Up, and Waiting on a Friend. The album was also released in slightly different versions internationally, with varied track selections for different regions.
Rewind offered casual listeners a convenient way to catch up on the band’s later hits and reminded longtime fans of how consistently the Stones delivered during the 70s and early 80s.
80s insight: Even as new wave and synth pop dominated the 80s charts, The Rolling Stones remained a steady presence. Rewind showed that their rock and roll legacy was still being celebrated, even during a decade driven by changing sounds.
