Notable Cover Versions
Juliana Hatfield covered the song for her 2009 Daytrotter session.
The song was covered by hard rock band Twisted Sister.
"Weird Al" Yankovic also did a polka cover of the song as the first and longest of his "Hot Rocks Polka", which consists entirely of The Stones' songs. It was used in the soundtrack for his movie UHF.
Tina Turner performed the song as a duet with Mick Jagger during the Live Aid concert in 1985. Turner also included the song (as well as "Jumpin' Jack Flash") on her 1982 tour and her 2008/2009 50th Anniversary Tour, whereas she was joined by Lisa Fischer.
At the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concert, U2 singer Bono ended the performance of "Vertigo" with the chorus of "It's Only Rock 'n Roll". Later in the same concert U2 and Mick Jagger performed "Gimme Shelter" and "Stuck in a Moment".
Christian parody band ApologetiX recorded it as "It's All In God's Control" on their 2010 album, Soundproof.
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