Exile On Main Street
Discover the Story Behind Exile on Main St.
Released in 1972, Exile on Main St. is one of The Rolling Stones' most ambitious and influential albums.
Recorded partly in the basement of Keith Richards' villa in the South of France, the album blends rock, blues, country, gospel and soul into an extraordinary musical journey.
This interactive album companion from Coleman's Notes® — Great Albums Rediscovered takes you inside the recording sessions, explores the musicians and their influences, and reveals the stories behind the songs.
Across 25 chapters, discover the music, the personalities, the turbulent circumstances surrounding the album and its enduring legacy.
Listen. Watch. Discover. Understand.
Course curriculum
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1Chapter 1 — Welcome to Exile on Main St
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2Chapter 2 — The Rolling Stones in Exile: Leaving Britain
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3Chapter 3 — Nellcôte: Inside the Basement Sessions
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4Chapter 4 — The Musicians, Producers and Making of a Masterpiece
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5Chapter 5 — Rocks Off
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6Chapter 6 — Rip This Joint: Rock and Roll at Full Speed
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7Chapter 7 — Shake Your Hips: Returning to the Blues
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8Chapter 8 — Casino Boogie: The Art of Controlled Disorder
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9Chapter 9 — Tumbling Dice: The Groove That Defined Exile
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10Chapter 10 — Sweet Virginia: Country Soul and the Sound of Exile
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11Chapter 11 — Torn and Frayed: The Fragile Beauty of Life on the Road
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12Chapter 12 — Sweet Black Angel: Protest, Politics and Musical Experimentation
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13Chapter 13 — Loving Cup
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14Chapter 14 — Happy: Keith Richards Takes Centre Stage
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15Chapter 15 — Turd on the Run: Blues, Boogie and Relentless Rhythm
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16Chapter 16 — Ventilator Blues: Pressure, Confinement and the Darker Side of Exile
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17Chapter 17 — I Just Want to See His Face
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18Chapter 18 — Let It Loose: Soul, Gospel and Emotional Release
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19Chapter 19 — All Down the Line: The Rolling Stones at Full Power
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20Chapter 20 — Stop Breaking Down: Robert Johnson and the Roots of the Blues
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21Chapter 21 — Shine a Light: Gospel, Friendship and Redemption
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22Chapter 22 — Soul Survivor: The Defiant Finale
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23Chapter 23 — The Four Sides of Exile: A Complete Listening Experience
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24Chapter 24 — The Lyrics, Influences and Musical Legacy
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25Chapter 25 — Beyond Exile: The Rolling Stones After 1972