‘This collection was originally conceived to acknowledge the death of band co-founder Brian Jones (whose epitaph graces the inside cover) in July of 1969. For the US version It also served the need to get “Honky Tonk Women,” then a huge hit single, onto an LP and to fill the ten-month gap since the release of Beggars Banquet. A remarkable set of songs including “Paint It Black,” “She’s A Rainbow” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” that stands up against any other hits compilation.
