Most Successful Solo Rolling Stones Single Will Shock You

In 1981, Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman released one of the strangest solo singles in classic rock history: “(Si Si) Je Suis Un Rock Star.” Part disco, part synth-pop, part "franglais" deadpan comedy, the song sounded less like the Rolling Stones and more like a new wave dance song coming from a European nightclub. What's odder is that it actually became a hit — reaching higher on the UK charts than several real Rolling Stones singles of the era. OR any other solo Rolling Stones single. Around the same time, Paul McCartney made McCartney II, Neil Young made Trans, Pete Townshend experimented with synth-driven pop, and even John Lennon was fascinated by synth new wave for Yoko Ono’s “Walking on Thin Ice," released shortly after his death. So what exactly was Bill Wyman trying to do? Why did this oddball single work? And was the quietest Stone secretly the member most prepared for the 1980s? This video explores Bill Wyman's surprise hit single. Robert’s Record Corner plays classic rock songs and talks about them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FAIR USE NOTICE: This video may contain copyrighted material whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Robert's Record Corner (RRC) uses this material for critical, educational and commentary purposes only — all with the goal of promoting music knowledge and appreciation. RRC believes this constitutes “fair use” under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, allowing for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research.