Rolling Stones Play 'Hang On Sloopy' For First Time in 50 Years

Before the McCoys' version of "Hang On Sloopy" became the official rock song of Ohio, the single was a staple of the Rolling Stones' concerts in 1966. It popped up on nearly a dozen setlists before being dropped entirely from their arsenal. The Rolling Stones brought their Zip Code tour to Columbus, Ohio Saturday night, and to mark the occasion, Mick Jagger and company performed "Hang On Sloopy" live for the first time in nearly 50 years.
Since being named Ohio's official rock song in 1985, "Hang On Sloopy" has become an anthem at sporting events throughout the Buckeye State. In Cleveland, the Indians, Cavaliers and Browns all play the 1965 McCoys single at some point during home games.

[SilverStarz]

RIP Rick, keep on singing, baby! You will be greatly missed.

[tigersfan]

Boo on you. You could've at least used footage from when they actually played it in Ohio Stadium.

[peterklutinoty]

He says it was played by Stones FIRST, and in 1966.
Yet, he also references the known version of the song being "the McCoys' in 1965."
Which is it?

[chevyman]

Did he say The Rolling Stones made that single hang on sloopy in 1966? The McCoy’s recorded theirs in 1965...and sorry if I jumped on that a little my old tired ears can’t make out to many things being said...I’m sure it’s because I grew up on 1960 and ALWAYS had a radio against my head...the Rolling Stones used to be my all time favorite bands but I’ve gave up on most music...it is part of my past and I’d like to leave it there...thanks for the great hits...👍🏼

[edwardtaylor]

I know they played it in Ohio in 2015. So not the first time in 50 years. Easy to research.

[veganath]

238 likes vs 199 dislikes as at 20220317 says it all!!

[donjeep]

i would call this a click bait, at least play the from them

[pauldavies]

Before the McCoys the Vibrations did the original

[ianmilne]

Sooo....uh...what.... no play an excellent

[QueenFan]

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[vaan]

Absolute bollocks. You should be ashamed of