The Rolling Stones

In January 1966, the Rolling Stones were riding high on their burgeoning success as one of the leading rock bands of the time. They had recently released the EP "December's Children (And Everybody's)" in late 1965, which included the hit "As Tears Go By." This song, co-written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Rolling Stones' frequent collaborator Rolling Stone's management at the time was a notable departure from their typical hard rock sound, showcasing a softer, more melancholic ballad quality. The track had a significant impact, reaching #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and securing the top spot in Canada. The performance captured in the video exemplifies the band's agility in performing a diverse range of musical styles as they were transitioning from their early rock roots towards a more complex sound that would characterize their subsequent work in the late 1960s.

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