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The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 14 hours
  • Course by University of Rochester
  • Offered by

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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.

Modules

Lesson 1

    • 1 Videos
    • 4 Readings
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1 Videos

  • General Introduction to the Course

4 Readings

  • Welcome
  • General Overview
  • Grading Scheme
  • About the Professor

Lesson 2

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Organizing the Biography and Music
  • The Rise of British Blues

Lesson 3

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • The Early Stones
  • Andrew Loog Oldham
  • First Singles and EP
  • Success in the UK, Slow Progress in the US

Lesson 4

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • The Debut Album: The Rolling Stones
  • More Singles and an EP in 1964
  • 12 x 5
  • SCU: “Tell Me”, “Good Times, Bad Times”, “Congratulations”

Special Features

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Week 1: Rolling Stones Books

Lesson 5

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • The First Half of 1965
  • Stones Singles, Late 1964 and 1965
  • Rolling Stones LPs, No. 2 and Now! and Another EP

Lesson 6

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • SCU: “As Tears Go By”, “Heart of Stone”, “The Last Time”
  • The Second Half of 1965, Allen Klein, and Tour Madness

Lesson 7

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Out of Our Heads
  • Late 1965: Singles and December’s Children
  • SCU: “Satisfaction”, “The Spider and the Fly”, “Get Off Of My Cloud”

Special Features

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Week 2: Rolling Stones Movies

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz - Modules 1 & 2

Lesson 8

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 3
  • 1966 Overview
  • Aftermath

Lesson 9

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • SCU: “19th Nervous Breakdown”, “Paint It Black”, “Mother’s Little Helper”, “Under My Thumb”
  • Early 1967

Lesson 10

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Between the Buttons
  • SCU: “Have You Seen Your Mother”, “Baby”, “Let’s Spend the Night Together”, “Ruby Tuesday”, “Cool, Calm, Collected”

Special Features

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Week Three: Instruments of The Rolling Stones

Lesson 11

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Introduction and 1967 in Review
  • Summer Flowers and Singles

Lesson 12

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Their Satanic Majesties Request
  • SCU: “We Love You”, “Dandelion”, “In Another Land”, “The Lantern”, “She’s A Rainbow”, “2000 Light Years From Home”

Lesson 13

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • 1968 in Review
  • Beggars Banquet
  • SCU: “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “Street Fighting Man”, “No Expectations”, “Sympathy for the Devil”

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz - Modules 3 & 4

Lesson 14

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Introduction and 1969 Overview
  • Let It Bleed

Lesson 15

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • SCU: “Honky Tonk Women”, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”, “Gimme Shelter”, “Let It Bleed”, “Midnight Rambler”
  • 1970 Overview and Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out

Lesson 16

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Sticky Fingers
  • SCU: “Brown Sugar”, “Wild Horses”, “Bitch”, “Dead Flowers”

Lesson 17

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Introduction, 1971-72 Events
  • Exile on Main Street

Lesson 18

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • SCU: Sides 1 & 2: “Rocks Off”, “Casino Boogie”, “Tumbling Dice”, “Loving Cup”
  • The 1972 US Tour and an Overview

Lesson 19

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • SCU: Sides 3 & 4: “Happy”, “All Down the Line”, “Shine a Light”
  • Stones Styles: The Big Picture

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz - Modules 5 & 6

Lesson 20

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Introduction and 1973 Overview
  • Goats Head Soup (11:20)
  • SCU: “Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker),” “Angie,” “Can You Hear the Music,” “Star Star”

Lesson 21

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • 1974 Overview
  • It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll

Lesson 22

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • SCU: “It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll,” “Time Waits for No One,” “Dance Little Sister,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Final Exam

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Discover the iconic music of the Rolling Stones with this comprehensive course, "The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974," offered by Coursera. Delve into the band's early days and trace their journey through their groundbreaking work up until the release of "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll" in 1974. Perfect for fans and music enthusiasts, this foundational course in the Arts & Humanities domain provides an in-depth exploration of the Stones' influence on rock music. With a duration of approximately 840 minutes, you can choose between Starter and Professional subscription options to suit your learning needs. Join us and gain a deeper appreciation for one of rock's most legendary bands.

John Covach
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John Covach