''Video Rewind'' is a compilation of video clips by English rock band

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, recorded between 1972–1984. Instead of presenting unrelated clips and videos strung together, it uses a framing story directed by

Julien Temple Julien Temple (born 26 November 1953) is a British film, documentary and music video director. He began his career with short films featuring the Sex Pistols, and has continued with various off-beat projects, including '' The Great Rock 'n' Rol ...

, featuring

Bill Wyman William George Wyman (né Perks; born 24 October 1936) is an English musician who achieved international fame as the bassist for the Rolling Stones from 1962 until 1993. In 1989, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member ...

and

Mick Jagger Sir Michael Philip Jagger (born 26 July 1943) is an English singer and songwriter who has achieved international fame as the lead vocalist and one of the founder members of the rock band the Rolling Stones. His ongoing songwriting partnershi ...

, and also includes some footage directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg. It was first released in 1984 on the VHS,

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, and

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formats by Vestron

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Framing footage

The video starts with Bill Wyman—who conceived and developed the compilationWyman, Bill and Havers, Richard. '' Rolling with the Stones.'' DK Publishing, 2002. p. 478—in a guard's uniform, making his way through the

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, until he reaches a buried storage room with the label, "Exhibit of Ancient Antiquities". He gains entrance with an

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Gold Card. Inside the room is a plethora of rock

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. Wyman walks through, making comments on some of the items: "A

Gary Glitter Paul Francis Gadd (born 8 May 1944), best known by his stage name Gary Glitter, is an English former singer, songwriter, and record producer. He achieved success during the glam rock era of the 1970s and 1980s, and his career ended after he ...

chest wig... authentic!". On seeing a c.1965

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jacket with an MBE on it, he comments, "They never did give us one of these, did they?", and takes it from the jacket. He sits down at a

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and pulls up the first video. After the first video, he remembers that something might be in the room. He pulls a cloth off an exhibit, which is Jagger in suspended animation, wearing a c.1973 stage outfit. Wyman wakes Jagger up and they go through the exhibit, "playing" videos on such things as a microwave oven and an old TV, but mostly on Wyman's stylized computer, making pithy comments all throughout. The piece ends with real museum guards crashing through the locked door and carrying Wyman off, Jagger still in the exhibit glass. The image fades to Wyman being woken up by Jagger backstage, as it's time to go on. However, Wyman now has an MBE on his jacket.

Track listing

* " Midnight Rambler" – from ''

Cocksucker Blues ''Cocksucker Blues'' is an unreleased documentary film directed by the still photographer Robert Frank chronicling The Rolling Stones American Tour 1972 in support of their album '' Exile on Main St.'' Production There was much anticipation for ...

'' (1972) movie, excerpt only # " She Was Hot" – promo, 1984 # " She's So Cold" – promo, 1980 # " Emotional Rescue" – mix of both promos, 1980 # "

Waiting on a Friend "Waiting on a Friend" is a song by the English rock band the Rolling Stones from their 1981 album ''Tattoo You''. Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and released as the album's second single, it reached on the Billboard Hot 100 singles ch ...

" – promo, 1981 #* interview with

Keith Richards Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943), often referred to during the 1960s and 1970s as "Keith Richard", is an English musician and songwriter who has achieved international fame as the co-founder, guitarist, secondary vocalist, and co-princi ...

(''

Norman Gunston Norman Gunston was a satirical TV character performed by Australian actor and comedian Garry McDonald. Norman Gunston was primarily well known in his native Australia, and to a lesser extent, the United States during the mid to late 1970s. He ...

Show'', Australian TV, 1978) #* "

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" is a song recorded by the English rock band the Rolling Stones. A product of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards' songwriting partnership, it features a guitar riff by Richards that opens and drives the song. The riff ...

" – Hampton 18/12/81, excerpt only # " Angie" – promo, 1973 (version 1, with Mick Jagger sitting) # "

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" – live mix 1972/76/81 #* footage from ''Cocksucker Blues'' # " Neighbors" – promo, 1981 # "

Too Much Blood "Too Much Blood" is a song by the Rolling Stones featured on their 1983 album '' Undercover''. Credited to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, "Too Much Blood" is largely a Jagger composition. The song is a reflection of the many influences the Sto ...

" – promo, 1984 # "

It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It) "It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" is the lead single from English rock band the Rolling Stones' 1974 album ''It's Only Rock 'n Roll''. Writing is credited to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and the single reached the top ten in the UK chart ...

" – promo, 1974 #* interviews with

Charlie Watts Charles Robert Watts (2 June 1941 – 24 August 2021) was an English musician who achieved international fame as the drummer of the Rolling Stones from 1963 until his death in 2021. Originally trained as a graphic artist, Watts developed an i ...

, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood (''

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'', US TV, 1978) # " Miss You" – promo, 1978, excerpt only # " Undercover of the Night" – promo, 1983 (version 2) # "

Start Me Up "Start Me Up" is a song by the English rock band the Rolling Stones from their 1981 album '' Tattoo You''. Released as the album's lead single, it reached number one on Australian Kent Music Report, number two in Canada, number two on the '' ...

" – live mix 1981/82 (f.e. Hampton '81, Leeds '82) Extras #* Interview with Mick Jagger after show in Memphis ‘78 (''Norman Gunston Show'', 1978) #* Short footage from through the years

References

{{Julien Temple The Rolling Stones video albums The Rolling Stones compilation albums 1984 compilation albums 1984 video albums Music video compilation albums Films directed by Julien Temple The Rolling Stones documentary films