Studio Album · No. 3
12 X 5 Songwriting Credits by The Rolling Stones
Produced by Andrew Loog Oldham
London Records
Rhythm and BluesBluesRock and Roll
42%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 5 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 5 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Rolling Stones carries a lyricist or composer credit.
5 trackswritten by The Rolling Stones
7 tracksoutside writers
The Rolling Stones's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist42%
Composer42%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
18
Lyricists
1
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1964
Released
Data Insight
12 X 5 is a US-only release split between Chess Studios in Chicago and Regent Sound in London, and it remains heavily reliant on covers. The band tackles Chuck Berry's 'Around and Around,' the Womack-penned 'It's All Over Now,' Jerry Ragovoy's 'Time Is on My Side' and 'Confessin' the Blues' by Jay McShann and Walter Brown. Jagger/Richards contribute originals including 'Good Times, Bad Times,' 'Congratulations' and 'Grown Up Wrong,' with 'Empty Heart' and the instrumental '2120 South Michigan Avenue' credited to Nanker Phelge. Andrew Loog Oldham produced.
A US-exclusive studio album released October 17, 1964 on London Records. Like the debut, 12 X 5 is primarily made up of covers of American blues, R&B, and rock and roll. It contains three Jagger-Richards originals and features 'Time Is on My Side' (written by Jerry Ragovoy under the pseudonym Norman Meade), which became the band's first US top-ten hit.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Around and Around
|
Chuck Berry | Charles Edward Anderson Berry | Andrew Loog Oldham | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Confessin' the Blues
|
Jay McShannWalter Brown | James Columbus McShannWalter Brown | Andrew Loog Oldham | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Empty Heart
|
Mick JaggerKeith RichardsBrian JonesBill WymanCharlie Watts | Michael Philip JaggerKeith RichardsLewis Brian Hopkin JonesWilliam George Perks Jr.Charles Robert Watts | Andrew Loog Oldham | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Time Is on My Side
#6
|
Jerry Ragovoy | Jerry Ragovoy | Andrew Loog Oldham | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Good Times, Bad Times
|
Mick JaggerKeith Richards | Michael Philip JaggerKeith Richards | Andrew Loog Oldham | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
It's All Over Now
#1
|
Bobby WomackShirley Womack | Robert Dwayne WomackShirley Womack | Andrew Loog Oldham | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
2120 South Michigan Avenue
|
Mick JaggerKeith RichardsBrian JonesBill WymanCharlie Watts | Michael Philip JaggerKeith RichardsLewis Brian Hopkin JonesWilliam George Perks Jr.Charles Robert Watts | Andrew Loog Oldham | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Under the Boardwalk
|
Artie ResnickKenny Young | Arthur ResnickKenny Young | Andrew Loog Oldham | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Congratulations
|
Mick JaggerKeith Richards | Michael Philip JaggerKeith Richards | Andrew Loog Oldham | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Grown Up Wrong
|
Mick JaggerKeith Richards | Michael Philip JaggerKeith Richards | Andrew Loog Oldham | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
If You Need Me
|
Robert BatemanWilson Pickett | Robert BatemanWilson Pickett | Andrew Loog Oldham | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Susie Q
|
Eleanor BroadwaterStan LewisDale Hawkins | Eleanor BroadwaterStan LewisDelmar Allen Hawkins | Andrew Loog Oldham | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 28 contributors
KR
Keith Richards
Writer
MP
Michael Philip Jagger
Writer
MJ
Mick Jagger
Writer · Vocals
BW
Bill Wyman
Writer
BJ
Brian Jones
Writer
CR
Charles Robert Watts
Writer
CW
Charlie Watts
Writer
LB
Lewis Brian Hopkin Jones
Writer
WG
William George Perks Jr.
Writer
AR
Arthur Resnick
Writer
AR
Artie Resnick
Writer
BW
Bobby Womack
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions 12 X 5
Did the Rolling Stones write 12 X 5 themselves?
Partly. About half the album is covers of American R&B and rock, including Chuck Berry's 'Around and Around,' 'It's All Over Now' and 'Time Is on My Side.' Jagger/Richards contribute several originals such as 'Good Times, Bad Times' and 'Grown Up Wrong,' with two more credited to the band as Nanker Phelge.
Who wrote It's All Over Now on 12 X 5?
Bobby Womack and Shirley Womack wrote 'It's All Over Now,' first recorded by the Valentinos in 1964. The Rolling Stones' cover became their first UK number 1 single.
Is Time Is on My Side a Rolling Stones original on 12 X 5?
No. 'Time Is on My Side' was written by Jerry Ragovoy under the pseudonym Norman Meade. The Rolling Stones' version reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where was 12 X 5 recorded?
It was recorded at Chess Studios in Chicago and Regent Sound Studios in London during 1964. Andrew Loog Oldham produced the sessions.
How did 12 X 5 perform on the charts?
The album reached number 3 on the US Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA. It was released only in the United States, not in the UK.
What is 2120 South Michigan Avenue on 12 X 5?
It is an instrumental credited to the band pseudonym Nanker Phelge, named after the address of Chess Studios in Chicago where the Stones recorded. It reflects the band's debt to the Chess blues catalog.
Did the Rolling Stones cover Chuck Berry on 12 X 5?
Yes. The album includes 'Around and Around,' written and first recorded by Chuck Berry. Berry's catalog was a frequent source for the band's early recordings.