Little by Little (Rolling Stones song)

"Little by Little" is a song by the Rolling Stones recorded on 4 February 1964. Decca Records released it as the B-side to their version of "Not Fade Away" on 21 February 1964. The title stems from an identically titled track by Junior Wells and Earl Hooker, with the rhythmic similarity to "Shame, Shame, Shame" by Jimmy Reed, a song which was released the previous year. Reed was not credited for the song, however, Phil Spector was given co-credit with "Nanker Phelge" (a pseudonym for songs credited to the whole group). The song is also included on their April 1964 debut album The Rolling Stones.

In April 1964, "Not Fade Away" became their first top 5 hit in the United Kingdom, where it reached number three.

Personnel The Rolling Stones Mick Jaggervocals, harmonica Keith Richardslead guitar Brian Jonesrhythm guitar Bill Wymanbass guitar Charlie Wattsdrums Additional personnel Ian Stewartpiano (uncredited) Phil Spectormaracas Gene Pitneypiano Andrew Loog Oldhamproducer

Notes and references

Carr, Roy, The Rolling Stones, an Illustrated Record, New English Library, London 1976