The Rolling Stones - Start Me Up - Official Promo -

The Rolling Stones' was released on August 14, 1981, as the lead single for their album Tattoo You . Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg , the official promo video became a hallmark of early MTV, helping to introduce the band to a younger American audience. Production and History

The song was originally recorded in 1975 under the title "Never Stop" as a reggae-influenced track. Over 70 takes were attempted before the band shelved it. The Rolling Stones - Start Me Up - Official Promo

In 1995, Microsoft paid the band a reported $3 million to use the song to launch Windows 95 , famously highlighting the new "Start" button. The Rolling Stones' was released on August 14,