The 1965 Song That Made the Rolling Stones Huge: The Hit That Changed Everything According to Mick Jagger!

Did you know that a single song from 1965 transformed the Rolling Stones from a covers band into true world rock monsters? Mick Jagger revealed what was the biggest milestone in the career of the British band that rivaled the Beatles! In the early 60s, the Rolling Stones were just another rhythm and blues band playing in London clubs. Everything changed when the Beatles gave a helping hand by releasing the song "I Wanna Be Your Man", which became their first big hit in England in 1963. Mick Jagger gratefully recalled this moment during the Beatles' induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. But the real turning point came in 1965 with the iconic "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." Jagger stated, "It was the song that really made the Rolling Stones, that changed us from just another band to a huge, monstrous band." The catchy guitar riff, innovative sound and lyrics that captured the spirit of alienation of the time made it a smash hit - the first number 1 single in the US. This track from the album *Out of Our Heads* marked the beginning of the era of original compositions by Jagger and Keith Richards, elevating the band to the same level as their rivals The Beatles. Listen to "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" below: The friendly rivalry between the Stones and Beatles drove 60s rock, but it was "Satisfaction" that cemented the Rolling Stones' eternal legacy. An incredible evolution from a simple helping of the Beatles to creating anthems that defined generations!