The Rolling Stones give blessing to Fatboy Slim’s Satisfaction sample after 25 years

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ben Beaumont-ThomasDecember 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM

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After 25 years, The Rolling Stones have approved the official release of Fatboy Slim's "Satisfaction Skank," a bootleg track mashing up his "Rockafeller Skank" with the Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." The unofficial track, popular in nightclubs and on file-sharing services in the late 90s, was previously blocked due to sample clearance issues. Mick Jagger reportedly liked the mix, but management initially denied permission. The Stones eventually relented, providing Cook with the original stems to rebuild the track. The release follows a similar situation in 2019 where the Stones relinquished rights to The Verve's "Bitter Sweet Symphony." Fatboy Slim, also known as Norman Cook, remains active with festivals, concerts, and a recently published book.

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