Fatboy Slim's Satisfaction Skank, a beloved bootleg recording that sampled The Rolling Stones' iconic "Satisfaction," is finally set to see the light of day after 25 years. The track, which merged Fatboy Slim's (aka Norman Cook) 1999 hit with the Stones' 1965 classic, was once widely shared on file-sharing services and pressed onto vinyl for use in nightclubs.
Cook revealed that his team received a surprise call from Mick Jagger, who expressed his approval of the mix. However, Jagger's management had consistently refused to clear the sample, leaving Cook with little hope of getting official permission. That was until now.
According to Cook, the Stones finally agreed to allow him to re-release Satisfaction Skank after numerous attempts were denied over the years. The track will be re-recorded from the original stems delivered by the band in an armored van, marking a rare instance of the Stones granting their blessing on a sample.
This decision echoes that of 2019 when the Verve relinquished their rights to Bitter Sweet Symphony, allowing Mick Jagger and Keith Richards to claim all future royalties. The similarities between these two instances suggest that both parties are willing to work together and promote mutual respect for musical collaborations.
Fatboy Slim remains active in the music scene, hosting his All Back to Minehead weekend festival and planning several large outdoor concerts in 2026. The release of Satisfaction Skank is also part of a larger trend of artists embracing their past samples and collaborating with original creators.
Cook revealed that his team received a surprise call from Mick Jagger, who expressed his approval of the mix. However, Jagger's management had consistently refused to clear the sample, leaving Cook with little hope of getting official permission. That was until now.
According to Cook, the Stones finally agreed to allow him to re-release Satisfaction Skank after numerous attempts were denied over the years. The track will be re-recorded from the original stems delivered by the band in an armored van, marking a rare instance of the Stones granting their blessing on a sample.
This decision echoes that of 2019 when the Verve relinquished their rights to Bitter Sweet Symphony, allowing Mick Jagger and Keith Richards to claim all future royalties. The similarities between these two instances suggest that both parties are willing to work together and promote mutual respect for musical collaborations.
Fatboy Slim remains active in the music scene, hosting his All Back to Minehead weekend festival and planning several large outdoor concerts in 2026. The release of Satisfaction Skank is also part of a larger trend of artists embracing their past samples and collaborating with original creators.
it's amazing that Fatboy Slim can finally share his legendary track with the world after all these years! 25 years is forever, you know? 
and to think Mick Jagger gave him the thumbs up from out of nowhere, talk about a legend! 
it's like they're saying "you can take our sample, just please make it iconic" 
and I'm all for that. this is proof that even after years of disagreements, some things are worth fighting for... or in this case, waiting patiently 
. I've got to check out the festival he hosts now, All Back to Minehead sounds like a blast! 
i mean, can u imagine listening to that sick skank on vinyl in a club or at a festival? 
its like 2 old school meet new cool @mickjagger finally gave his thumbs up & its all good between Fatboy Slim & The Stones now lol. its kinda like what happened w/ the Verve & Bitter Sweet Symphony, lets just say they all r in cahoots now & respect each other's beats 
. And can you believe Mick Jagger actually gave his seal of approval over the phone?! 
That's some next-level diplomacy right there!
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can you believe it took 25 years for Fatboy Slim to get his track legit? I mean, I know it's not every day you see a sample get cleared after all these years... 
but this just goes to show that sometimes things come full circle. The Verve and the Stones have both shown they're willing to work together which is awesome 
. I mean, come on, 25 years in the making? That's just ridiculous! And now we're gonna pay for it too, because of course we are 
. The Stones finally agree to clear the sample, and what does Cook get out of it? A slap on the wrist and a chance to re-record something that was never meant to be officially released in the first place 
It's amazing to see both Mick Jagger and Keith Richards giving their blessing on this re-release, it really shows that they're all about collaboration and respecting each other's work. 
Fatboy Slim's still killin' the game with his festival hosting and concerts, can't wait to see what he's got planned for 2026! 
. This whole re-release thing is a great reminder that even after all these years, music can still bring people together and lead to amazing collaborations 
. it shows that even the most iconic artists are willing to work together and show respect for each other's music 
I'm not surprised they finally caved in... think about it, 25 years of waiting for Fatboy Slim to get his hands on the original stems? That's like, the ultimate publicity stunt! 
And what a convenient turn of events that Mick Jagger just happens to call him up out of nowhere. You gotta wonder if there were some strings attached... maybe they wanted to boost sales or something. But hey, I guess it's cool for Fatboy Slim and his fans who've been waiting all this time to hear the original track. Still, I'm not buying the whole "mutual respect" thing 
! 25 years of Fatboy Slim's most iconic track finally getting the approval it deserves 
It's amazing that the Stones have finally come around and shown some love 
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️ just heard that Fatboy Slim's Satisfaction Skank is finally getting the green light! 
. Bring on the Satisfaction Skank remixes!