Studio Album · No. 2
England's Newest Hit Makers Songwriting Credits by The Rolling Stones
Produced by Andrew Loog Oldham, Eric Easton · Engineered by Bill Farley
London Records
Rhythm and BluesBritish BluesRock and Roll
25%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 3 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 3 / 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.
3 trackswritten by The Rolling Stones
9 tracksoutside writers
The Rolling Stones's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist25%
Composer25%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
18
Lyricists
2
Producers
1964
Released
Data Insight
England's Newest Hit Makers is the US edition of the band's debut, swapping in 'Not Fade Away' and otherwise carrying the same covers-heavy track list. The record leans on American blues and R&B, with versions of Chuck Berry's 'Carol,' Willie Dixon's 'I Just Want to Make Love to You,' Jimmy Reed's 'Honest I Do' and Rufus Thomas's 'Walking the Dog.' Andrew Loog Oldham and Eric Easton produced the sessions at Regent Sound Studios. Band-written material is limited to the Jagger/Richards song 'Tell Me (You're Coming Back)' and Nanker Phelge group instrumentals.
The US edition of The Rolling Stones' debut album, released May 30, 1964 on London Records. The track listing differs from the UK Decca version, opening with 'Not Fade Away' (the UK No. 3 hit single) and replacing 'Mona (I Need You Baby)' from the UK pressing. Like its UK counterpart, the album is predominantly covers of American blues and R&B material.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Not Fade Away
#48
|
Buddy HollyNorman Petty | Charles Hardin HolleyNorman Vincent Petty | Andrew Loog OldhamEric Easton | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Route 66
|
Bobby Troup | Robert William Troup Jr. | Andrew Loog OldhamEric Easton | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
I Just Want to Make Love to You
|
Willie Dixon | William James Dixon | Andrew Loog OldhamEric Easton | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Honest I Do
|
Jimmy Reed | Mathis James Reed | Andrew Loog OldhamEric Easton | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Now I've Got a Witness (Like Uncle Phil and Uncle Gene)
|
Mick JaggerKeith RichardsBrian JonesBill WymanCharlie Watts | Michael Philip JaggerKeith RichardsLewis Brian Hopkin JonesWilliam George Perks Jr.Charles Robert Watts | Andrew Loog OldhamEric Easton | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Little by Little
|
Mick JaggerKeith RichardsBrian JonesBill WymanCharlie WattsPhil Spector | Michael Philip JaggerKeith RichardsLewis Brian Hopkin JonesWilliam George Perks Jr.Charles Robert WattsHarvey Philip Spector | Andrew Loog OldhamEric Easton | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
I'm a King Bee
|
Slim Harpo | James Isaac Moore | Andrew Loog OldhamEric Easton | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Carol
|
Chuck Berry | Charles Edward Anderson Berry | Andrew Loog OldhamEric Easton | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Tell Me (You're Coming Back)
#24
|
Mick JaggerKeith Richards | Michael Philip JaggerKeith Richards | Andrew Loog OldhamEric Easton | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Can I Get a Witness
|
Eddie HollandLamont DozierBrian Holland | Edward Holland Jr.Lamont Herbert DozierBrian Douglas Holland | Andrew Loog OldhamEric Easton | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
You Can Make It If You Try
|
Ted Jarrett | Ted Jarrett | Andrew Loog OldhamEric Easton | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Walking the Dog
|
Rufus Thomas | Rufus Thomas Jr. | Andrew Loog OldhamEric Easton | Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 36 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
BT
Bobby Troup
Writer
BD
Brian Douglas Holland
Writer
BH
Brian Holland
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions England's Newest Hit Makers
Did the Rolling Stones write England's Newest Hit Makers themselves?
Mostly no. The album is built from covers of American R&B and blues by writers including Chuck Berry, Willie Dixon, Jimmy Reed and Rufus Thomas. The only band original is the Jagger/Richards song 'Tell Me (You're Coming Back),' alongside Nanker Phelge group instrumentals.
How is England's Newest Hit Makers different from the UK debut The Rolling Stones?
It is the US version of the same debut album, released on London Records in 1964. The main change is the inclusion of 'Not Fade Away' in place of the Bo Diddley cover 'Mona (I Need You Baby).'
Who produced England's Newest Hit Makers?
Andrew Loog Oldham and Eric Easton produced the album. The recordings were made at Regent Sound Studios in London with engineer Bill Farley.
Is Not Fade Away on England's Newest Hit Makers a Rolling Stones original?
No. 'Not Fade Away' was written by Buddy Holly and Norman Petty and originally recorded by Buddy Holly and the Crickets. The Rolling Stones' cover reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and number 48 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How did England's Newest Hit Makers perform on the US charts?
The album peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200. It is the band's only American studio album that failed to reach the top five on that chart.
Who wrote Walking the Dog on England's Newest Hit Makers?
Rufus Thomas wrote and first recorded 'Walking the Dog.' The Rolling Stones included their cover of it on the album, reflecting the record's roots in American R&B.
Did Jagger and Richards write anything on England's Newest Hit Makers?
Yes, but only 'Tell Me (You're Coming Back).' It was an early Jagger/Richards original and was issued as a US single, reaching number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.