Monday, September 9, 2019

"Biggest Mistake" by The Rolling Stones

Ranked as the 10th most successful chart artist of all-time, the indelible Rolling Stones began their chart career in 1964 with a Buddy Holly cover - "Not Fade Away" landed at #48. Their first Top 10 was not far off: "Time Is On My Side" hit #6 later that year. The Stones would go on to score an astonishing five #1 hits in the 60s and three in the 70s. 

While they haven't hit the top spot since "Miss You" landed there in 1978, the band did land more in the Top 10 and even more in the Top 40. Their last Top 10 hit was in 1989 when "Mixed Emotions" peaked at #5. Their last Top 40 hit was later that year, when "Rock And A Hard Place" peaked at #23. The band continued to scratch the charts through the 90s, despite massive changes in musical trends. That gives them a remarkable string of hits across four decades.

The Stones are still going strong on tour but haven't released a studio record of original material since 2005's "A Bigger Bang," which is where the earnest "Biggest Mistake" is lifted.  


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