[2] Recorded in early October 1963, it was the first song released to be credited to "Nanker Phelge", and the band's first original composition, derivative of "Green Onions" by Booker T. & the M.G.s.
[citation needed] This bluesy quasi-instrumental[3] features Jones on harmonica and Stewart on tack piano, with occasional vocals from Jagger who huskily recites "Stoned .... outa mah mind .... where am I at?
"[4] The single was briefly released in the United States on the London Records label in March 1964,[4] but was quickly withdrawn on "moral grounds"[3] until its inclusion on Singles Collection: The London Years in 1989.
[5] It also appeared on the 1973 UK-only compilation No Stone Unturned, and on Singles 1963-1965 (2004).
[2] The title was altered to "Stones" on some copies of the British release.