The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974

University of Rochester

À propos de ce cours

This course will survey the music of the Rolling Stones, beginning with the roots and first formation of the band in the early 1960s, and following the group through the release of It's Only Rock 'n' Roll in late 1974.

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English

Sous-titres : English

Cours en ligne à 100 %

Commencez dès maintenant et apprenez aux horaires qui vous conviennent.

Approx. 18 heures pour terminer

Recommandé : 5 hours/week

English

Sous-titres : English

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

1

Section

3 hours to complete

Introduction and Students of the Blues

Beginnings through the release of the early singles, and album, 1962-64....

12 videos (Total 127 min), 4 readings

12 videos

General Introduction to the Course6m

Organizing the Biography and Music11m

The Rise of British Blues11m

The Early Stones10m

Andrew Loog Oldham12m

First Singles and EP14m

Success in the UK, Slow Progress in the US7m

The Debut Album: The Rolling Stones9m

More Singles and an EP in 196416m

12 x 56m

SCU: “Tell Me”, “Good Times, Bad Times”, “Congratulations”11m

Week 1: Rolling Stones Books9m

4 readings

Welcome10m

General Overview10m

Grading Scheme10m

About the Professor10m

2

Section

3 hours to complete

The Year of Satisfaction

1965, the big breakthrough in the US, singles and albums through December 1965....

9 videos (Total 104 min), 1 quiz

9 videos

The First Half of 196510m

Stones Singles, Late 1964 and 19655m

Rolling Stones LPs, No. 2 and Now! and Another EP15m

SCU: “As Tears Go By”, “Heart of Stone”, “The Last Time”14m

The Second Half of 1965, Allen Klein, and Tour Madness13m

Out of Our Heads11m

Late 1965: Singles and December’s Children6m

SCU: “Satisfaction”, “The Spider and the Fly”, “Get Off Of My Cloud”18m

Week 2: Rolling Stones Movies7m

1 practice exercises

Quiz - Modules 1 & 20m

3

Section

2 hours to complete

The Music Matures

1966, singles, compilations, and the live experience....

8 videos (Total 99 min)

8 videos

Introduction to Week 36m

1966 Overview7m

Aftermath15m

SCU: “19th Nervous Breakdown”, “Paint It Black”, “Mother’s Little Helper”, “Under My Thumb”17m

Early 196711m

Between the Buttons11m

SCU: “Have You Seen Your Mother”, “Baby”, “Let’s Spend the Night Together”, “Ruby Tuesday”, “Cool, Calm, Collected”19m

Week Three: Instruments of The Rolling Stones11m

4

Section

3 hours to complete

Psychedelia and Beyond

1967 and the rise of psychedelia, in the shadow of the Beatles?...

7 videos (Total 96 min), 1 quiz

7 videos

Introduction and 1967 in Review16m

Summer Flowers and Singles5m

Their Satanic Majesties Request10m

SCU: “We Love You”, “Dandelion”, “In Another Land”, “The Lantern”, “She’s A Rainbow”, “2000 Light Years From Home”20m

1968 in Review8m

Beggars Banquet14m

SCU: “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “Street Fighting Man”, “No Expectations”, “Sympathy for the Devil”20m

1 practice exercises

Quiz - Modules 3 & 40m

5

Section

1 hour to complete

Let It Bleed and Sticky Fingers

The Stones leave peace and love behind, jumping and fighting with some sympathy for the Devil, 1968-69....

6 videos (Total 87 min)

6 videos

Introduction and 1969 Overview15m

Let It Bleed12m

SCU: “Honky Tonk Women”, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”, “Gimme Shelter”, “Let It Bleed”, “Midnight Rambler”17m

1970 Overview and Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out13m

Sticky Fingers11m

SCU: “Brown Sugar”, “Wild Horses”, “Bitch”, “Dead Flowers”16m

6

Section

2 hours to complete

Exile on Main Street

The band defines 70s rock with two classic albums, Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main Street, 1970-72....

6 videos (Total 81 min), 1 quiz

6 videos

Introduction, 1971-72 Events13m

Exile on Main Street13m

SCU: Sides 1 & 2: “Rocks Off”, “Casino Boogie”, “Tumbling Dice”, “Loving Cup”16m

The 1972 US Tour and an Overview10m

SCU: Sides 3 & 4: “Happy”, “All Down the Line”, “Shine a Light”15m

Stones Styles: The Big Picture12m

1 practice exercises

Quiz - Modules 5 & 60m

7

Section

2 hours to complete

The End of an Era

Continuing at the height of their musical powers, the group releases Goat's Head Soup and It's Only Rock 'n' Roll, 1973-74....

6 videos (Total 73 min), 1 quiz

6 videos

Introduction and 1973 Overview5m

Goats Head Soup (11:20)11m

SCU: “Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker),” “Angie,” “Can You Hear the Music,” “Star Star”15m

1974 Overview8m

It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll10m

SCU: “It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll,” “Time Waits for No One,” “Dance Little Sister,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”20m

1 practice exercises

Final Exam0m

Instructor

John Covach

Professor of Music and Director

About University of Rochester

The University of Rochester is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University provides exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College, School of Arts and Sciences, and Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences are complemented by its Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, School of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Nursing, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, and the Memorial Art Gallery....

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The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974