Keith Richards Says ‘Start Me Up’ Took 10 Years to Finish: ‘It’s Like Good Wine’

Richards also said the song started off with a “reggae rhythm” ...

Keith Richards Reveals 10-Year Journey Behind Rolling Stones' Hit 'Start Me Up'

It's an easy mistake to make believing that all hit songs come fully formed from the get-go, spewing from the artist's guitar ...

How The Rolling Stones Transformed a 1975 Reggae Track into 'Start Me Up'

Start Me Up' by the Rolling Stones originally started life as a reggae track until it was revamped for the 'Tattoo You' album ...
The Cheat Sheet

Olivia Newton-John Stopped The Rolling Stones’ ‘Start Me Up’ From Hitting No. 1

The Rolling Stones‘ “Start Me Up” is one of the classic songs from the 1980s. Despite this, an Olivia Newton-John song prevented “Start Me Up” from hitting No. 1. This was a travesty. Olivia ...
American Songwriter

The Dirty Story Behind “Start Me Up” by The Rolling Stones

The attitude of “Start Me Up” jumps out of the groove from the first downstroke of the guitar as Keith Richards defiantly hits his Fender Telecaster. It’s one of those instantly recognizable songs.
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Keurig and The Rolling Stones Partner On an Exciting Collaboration: Introducing The "Start Me Up" Iced Coffee Kit

Keurig has partnered up with iconic rock music band The Rolling Stones for a limited edition coffee kit that brings together the worlds of caffeine and rock’n’roll. The special set, named after the ...