The Rolling Stones
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According to an Instagram post from the Rolling Stones on Monday, September 25th, their new song “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” will be released the following Thursday, September 28th. Included are Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder. Gaga sings, Wonder plays the harmonica.
The band has already posted a teaser of their new piece, which will also be included on their new album “Hackney Diamonds”, on Instagram.
Rolling Stones Instagram post for “Sweet Sounds of Heaven”:
“Hackney Diamonds” will be the Rolling Stones’ first album in 18 years to feature exclusively original songs. Additionally, it is the first since the death of drummer Charlie Watts in 2021.
In addition to the feature from Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder, other star musicians will also be there. Paul McCartney plays bass on “Bite My Head Off” and Elton John hits the keys on “Get Close” and “Live By the Sword”. “Mess It Up” and “Live By the Sword” were recorded with Charlie Watts – and the latter song contains a part from former bassist Bill Wyman, which will once again present the Stones in their old quintet strength
“Hackney Diamonds” tracklist:
“Angry”
“Get Close”
“Depending On You”
“Bite My Head Off”
“Whole Wide World”
“Dreamy Skies”
“Mess It Up”
“Live By the Sword”
“Driving Me Too Hard”
“Tell Me Straight”
“Sweet Sounds of Heaven”
“Rolling Stone Blues”
The Rolling Stones have already released their first song “Angry”: