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Jagger and Richards

Michael explores the songwriting partnership of Jagger and Richards.

Over the next six weeks Michael takes an in depth look at the songwriting partnerships of Lieber and Stoller, Goffin and King, Cook and Greenaway, Gamble and Huff, Mason and Reed......and Jagger and Richards.

Together with music journalists Neil McCormick and Alexis Petridis, Michael explores the songs they wrote, the artists they wrote for and the skill that goes into writing a popular song that stands the test of time.

Michael Ball's Songwriting Partnerships continues tonight with Jagger and Richards.

The songwriting partnership of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards has produced the majority of The Rolling Stones catalogue. As musical collaborators they've also written for Marianne Faithfull, Gene Pitney and band mate Ronnie Wood. Their songs have been recorded by Bette Midler, Elton John, David Bowie and Britney Spears.

57 minutes

Last on

Tue 6 Mar 2012 22:00

Music Played

  • David Bowie

    Let's Spend The Night Together

    • The Best Of David Bowie 1969 1974.
    • EMI.
    • EMI-821 849 2.
  • Marianne Faithfull

    As Tears Go By

    • Faithfull.
    • ISLAND.
    • CIDX-8023.
  • George Bean

    It Should Be You

    • It Should Be You.
    • Decca.
    • F 11808.
  • Chris Farlowe

    Out Of Time

    • This Is The Modern World.
    • UNIVERSAL.
    • 981-9443.
  • Aretha Franklin

    Jumpin' Jack Flash

    • Aretha.
    • ARISTA.
    • 258883.
  • Johnny Cash

    No Expectations

    • Man In Black The Very Best Of Johnny Cash.
    • COLUMBIA.
    • COL-506345-2.
  • Melanie

    Ruby Tuesday

    • The Best Of Mealnie.
    • RHINO.
    • R2-70991.
  • Etta James

    Miss You

  • Britney Spears

    (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

    • Oops!...I Did It Again.
    • JIVE.
    • 922039-2.

Broadcast

  • Tue 6 Mar 2012 22:00