Steve Lillywhite has enjoyed a long-standing career as a renowned English music producer. However, working alongside the Rolling Stones stands out as one of the more difficult periods of his life.
Lillywhite was brutally honest on the Word In Your Ear podcast, where he described his time producing the Stones' 18th studio album, Dirty Work. The recording process commenced in January 1985 and lasted until August of the same year.
Unfortunately for Lillywhite, the production of Dirty Work occurred during a period of intense infighting between vocalist Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards. Because of this, Lillywhite was forced to act as a mediator to get the job done. In the interview with Mark Ellen, Lillywhite jokingly compared himself to American diplomat Henry Kissinger.
"I was Henry Kissinger. I worked with Keith and Mick. I worked with Keith and Mick when they were not talking to each other at all," Lillywhite said. "Literally, maybe one hour out of the whole time we were making the record did they even talk to each other. It was Hell."
Lillywhite said the two band members were rarely in the same room during production, so decision-making became a grueling task. Most definitive decisions were made through an exhausting game of telephone.
"They literally weren't [in the same room]. I would have one come up to me and go 'blah blah blah blah blah,' and I would go and say to the other one, and he'd go 'tell him blah blah blah blah blah.'"
Keith Richards and Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones spend a night at Ronnie Scott's in London, 18th November 1985.Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
The feud between Jagger and Richards started over creative differences as the two members were searching for new directions for the band. The dispute was also due to Jagger launching his solo career. The release of his debut album, She's the Boss, was a major point of contention, as it made Richards question Jagger's commitment to the band.
While a tense time in his career, Lillywhite reflects on recording process as an educational cornerstone. From his experience working with the Stones, he learned it is always good to have another pair of ears. An open-door policy is key.
“I learned this from the Rolling Stones, never stop people coming into the studio. Always have an open door policy.”
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