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Jamming with Edward!

by Ry Cooder, Nicky Hopkins, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts

Released: January 07, 1972

Rock

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Why This Album Matters

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The Album

"Jamming with Edward!" is an album recorded by Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, and Nicky Hopkins, members of the Rolling Stones, accompanied by Ry Cooder. It demonstrates the band's ability to improvise and their deep roots in blues and rock. The album gets its name from pianist Nicky Hopkins' nickname 'Edward'.

Inside the Recording

It was recorded in London on October 23, 1969, during the recording sessions for the Rolling Stones' album "Let It Bleed".

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Interesting Facts

It was originally intended as a private recording…

It was originally intended as a private recording for the band's own enjoyment, but they decided to release it after noticing the success of bootleg recordings of their concerts.

The overall vibe of Jamming with Edward

The overall vibe of Jamming with Edward!

is loose and relaxed, showcasing a more laid-back…

is loose and relaxed, showcasing a more laid-back side of the Stones crew.

The set features mainly bluesy, rock and roll…

The set features mainly bluesy, rock and roll instrumentals with a couple of songs featuring vocals from Mick Jagger.

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Ry Cooder, Nicky Hopkins, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts - Jamming with Edward!

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Reception

While it didn't receive much critical acclaim, it provides an interesting glimpse into the studio methods of the Rolling Stones. Released in January 1972, it failed to generate much commercial success, reaching just #33 in the UK and #41 in the U.S. The music on "Jamming with Edward!" is largely an impromptu jam session, consisting of six tracks. Despite its lack of commercial success, the album serves as a valuable time capsule for fans of the Rolling Stones and their collaborative talents.

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The Complete Album Story

"Jamming with Edward!" is an album recorded by Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, and Nicky Hopkins, members of the Rolling Stones, accompanied by Ry Cooder. It was recorded in London on October 23, 1969, during the recording sessions for the Rolling Stones' album "Let It Bleed".

The album gets its name from pianist Nicky Hopkins' nickname 'Edward'. It was originally intended as a private recording for the band's own enjoyment, but they decided to release it after noticing the success of bootleg recordings of their concerts. Released in January 1972, it failed to generate much commercial success, reaching just #33 in the UK and #41 in the U.S.

The music on "Jamming with Edward!" is largely an impromptu jam session, consisting of six tracks. While it didn't receive much critical acclaim, it provides an interesting glimpse into the studio methods of the Rolling Stones.

The overall vibe of Jamming with Edward! is loose and relaxed, showcasing a more laid-back side of the Stones crew. The set features mainly bluesy, rock and roll instrumentals with a couple of songs featuring vocals from Mick Jagger. It demonstrates the band's ability to improvise and their deep roots in blues and rock. Despite its lack of commercial success, the album serves as a valuable time capsule for fans of the Rolling Stones and their collaborative talents.