The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974

The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974

Instructor: John Covach

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week at 10 hours a week

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

172 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

96%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Students will be able to describe the exciting evolution of The Rolling Stones starting from the early 1960's through the mid 1970's.

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There are 7 modules in this course

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.

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

What's included

12 videos4 readings

12 videos Total 127 minutes

General Introduction to the Course 7 minutes
Organizing the Biography and Music 12 minutes
The Rise of British Blues 11 minutes
The Early Stones 10 minutes
Andrew Loog Oldham 12 minutes
First Singles and EP 14 minutes
Success in the UK, Slow Progress in the US 8 minutes
The Debut Album: The Rolling Stones 9 minutes
More Singles and an EP in 1964 17 minutes
12 x 5 6 minutes
SCU: “Tell Me”, “Good Times, Bad Times”, “Congratulations” 12 minutes
Week 1: Rolling Stones Books 9 minutes

4 readings Total 40 minutes

Welcome 10 minutes
General Overview 10 minutes
Grading Scheme 10 minutes
About the Professor 10 minutes

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

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videos Total 104 minutes

The First Half of 1965 11 minutes
Stones Singles, Late 1964 and 1965 5 minutes
Rolling Stones LPs, No. 2 and Now! and Another EP 15 minutes
SCU: “As Tears Go By”, “Heart of Stone”, “The Last Time” 15 minutes
The Second Half of 1965, Allen Klein, and Tour Madness 14 minutes
Out of Our Heads 11 minutes
Late 1965: Singles and December’s Children 7 minutes
SCU: “Satisfaction”, “The Spider and the Fly”, “Get Off Of My Cloud” 18 minutes
Week 2: Rolling Stones Movies 7 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz - Modules 1 & 2 30 minutes

1966, singles, compilations, and the live experience.

What's included

8 videos

8 videos Total 99 minutes

Introduction to Week 3 6 minutes
1966 Overview 7 minutes
Aftermath 15 minutes
SCU: “19th Nervous Breakdown”, “Paint It Black”, “Mother’s Little Helper”, “Under My Thumb” 17 minutes
Early 1967 11 minutes
Between the Buttons 11 minutes
SCU: “Have You Seen Your Mother”, “Baby”, “Let’s Spend the Night Together”, “Ruby Tuesday”, “Cool, Calm, Collected” 19 minutes
Week Three: Instruments of The Rolling Stones 11 minutes

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

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videos Total 96 minutes

Introduction and 1967 in Review 16 minutes
Summer Flowers and Singles 6 minutes
Their Satanic Majesties Request 11 minutes
SCU: “We Love You”, “Dandelion”, “In Another Land”, “The Lantern”, “She’s A Rainbow”, “2000 Light Years From Home” 21 minutes
1968 in Review 9 minutes
Beggars Banquet 14 minutes
SCU: “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “Street Fighting Man”, “No Expectations”, “Sympathy for the Devil” 20 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz - Modules 3 & 4 30 minutes

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

What's included

6 videos

6 videos Total 87 minutes

Introduction and 1969 Overview 16 minutes
Let It Bleed 12 minutes
SCU: “Honky Tonk Women”, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”, “Gimme Shelter”, “Let It Bleed”, “Midnight Rambler” 17 minutes
1970 Overview and Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out 14 minutes
Sticky Fingers 12 minutes
SCU: “Brown Sugar”, “Wild Horses”, “Bitch”, “Dead Flowers” 16 minutes

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

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videos Total 81 minutes

Introduction, 1971-72 Events 13 minutes
Exile on Main Street 13 minutes
SCU: Sides 1 & 2: “Rocks Off”, “Casino Boogie”, “Tumbling Dice”, “Loving Cup” 16 minutes
The 1972 US Tour and an Overview 10 minutes
SCU: Sides 3 & 4: “Happy”, “All Down the Line”, “Shine a Light” 16 minutes
Stones Styles: The Big Picture 12 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz - Modules 5 & 6 30 minutes

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

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videos Total 73 minutes

Introduction and 1973 Overview 6 minutes
Goats Head Soup (11:20) 11 minutes
SCU: “Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker),” “Angie,” “Can You Hear the Music,” “Star Star” 16 minutes
1974 Overview 9 minutes
It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll 11 minutes
SCU: “It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll,” “Time Waits for No One,” “Dance Little Sister,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” 21 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Final Exam 30 minutes

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John Covach

University of Rochester

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Reviewed on Sep 27, 2015

There is a glitch in the week 2 quiz but otherwise I am very much enjoying the course.

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2017

I have completed every last one of John Covach's courses and he has inspired my way of playing my own music and the way I hear new music. He is, by far, the best teacher on Coursera.