The Rolling Stones - The Rolling Stones 1964

Side A

"Route 66" (
2:20
) - A Bobby Troup cover (via Chuck Berry), this rollicking opener sets the tone with Jagger’s drawl, Jones’ twangy guitar, and Watts’ driving beat.

"I Just Want to Make Love to You" (
2:17
) - Willie Dixon’s blues standard, sung with lusty abandon by Jagger. Jones’ harmonica and Richards’ riff add fire.

"Honest I Do" (
2:09
) - A Jimmy Reed cover, slower and soulful. Jagger’s vocal and Jones’ harmonica carry a smoky vibe—underrated but authentic.

"Mona (I Need You Baby)" (
3:33
) - A Bo Diddley cover, with that signature shave-and-a-haircut rhythm. The Stones’ raw take, with maracas and Jones’ slide, is hypnotic.

"Now I’ve Got a Witness" (
2:29
) - Credited to “Nanker Phelge” (a band pseudonym), this instrumental riff on Marvin Gaye’s “Can I Get a Witness” showcases Jones’ organ and group jamming—filler but fun.

"Little by Little" (
2:39
) - A Phelge-Jagger co-write with Phil Spector, recorded during a session with Spector and Gene Pitney. It’s a gritty blues shuffle, with Pitney on piano.

Side B

"I’m a King Bee" (
2:35
) - Slim Harpo’s swampy blues, with Jagger’s sly vocal and Jones’ slide guitar. It’s sultry and faithful to the source.

"Carol" (
2:33
) - A Chuck Berry cover, upbeat and danceable. Richards’ guitar chugs and Jagger’s energy make it a live staple.

"Tell Me (You’re Coming Back)" (
4:05
) - The album’s lone Jagger-Richards original, a ballad with pop leanings. At over four minutes, it’s their longest early track—earnest but a touch overstretched.

"Can I Get a Witness" (
2:55
) - Marvin Gaye’s gospel-soul hit, given a punchy Stones twist. Stewart’s piano and Jagger’s call-and-response shine.

"You Can Make It If You Try" (
2:01
) - A Gene Allison soul cover, with a tender Jagger vocal and understated groove. It’s a mellow outlier.

"Walking the Dog" (
3:10
) - Rufus Thomas’ R&B romp, with whistles and a playful vibe. Jones’ guitar and Jagger’s strut close it strong.