The Rolling Stones – December's Children (And Everybody's)

December’s Children (And Everybody’s), released in 1965, captures The Rolling Stones at a thrilling peak during the early phase of their career. Though technically a U.S.-only compilation, the album plays like a greatest hits of their mid-60s sound—raw, youthful, and bursting with attitude. From the defiant swagger of “Get Off of My Cloud” to the delicate emotion of “As Tears Go By,” the Stones demonstrate their expanding musical range. Energetic R&B covers and live tracks further showcase their roots and the combustible energy that made them a defining force of the British Invasion.

The album’s strength lies in its variety and momentum, bringing together radio staples, lesser-known gems, and live cuts into a punchy, dynamic listen. It reached number 4 on the U.S. charts and earned gold status, solidifying the band’s rapid rise in popularity. December’s Children is more than a stopgap release—it’s a vivid snapshot of a band defining rock 'n' roll on their own terms and laying the groundwork for their legendary run through the decades.

Reviews

"December's Children is a brilliant album top to bottom and a great follow-up to the hysteria the Stones created earlier in the year." — AllMusic

"Even if December's Children doesn't hold up as an album, it is a pretty good representation of the Rolling Stones at this crucial juncture of their career." — Pitchfork

"The album showcases the early Stones and the versatility they already had at such a young stage of the band's career." — Rolling Stone

"December's Children is a great representation of tough, rugged, and raw mid-sixties Stones." — PopMatters

"A great collection of songs that did not make the albums, showing the band's depth and range." — Ultimate Classic Rock