14 July 2024

Today 60 years ago, on 14 July 1964, rock giants THE ROLLING STONES
scored their very first number 1 single in the UK with IT’S ALL OVER NOW.

An enormous earworm written by Bobby Womack and his sister-in-law
Shirley Womack. American band The Valentinos featuring Bobby and Cecil
Womack recorded/released the song but without success.

When a DJ played that version to the Stones they were really excited
to do a rendition of their own, turning it into a jingle jangle cracker with
a victorious outcome. Here we go, back in time.

“Well, baby used to stay out all night long
She made me cry, she done me wrong
She hurt my eyes open, that’s no lie
Tables turn and now her turn to cry

Because I used to love her
But it’s all over now
Because I used to love her
But it’s all over now”

The Stones: Instagram