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The Story Behind the Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up" — The Hit That Nearly Became a Reggae Song

The Rolling Stones' “Start Me Up” began as a reggae experiment before becoming one of the band's most recognizable rock hits.

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00:00 on September 16 2026

The Story Behind the Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up" — The Hit That Nearly Became a Reggae Song

Allmusic Blog — The Rolling Stones' “Start Me Up” began as a reggae experiment before becoming one of the band's most recognizable rock hits. more info
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