Keith Richards covers blues classic for Grand Theft Auto VI
Listen to 'Bright Lights, Big City'
Last updated 18th Sep 2026
The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards has premiered a cover of Jimmy Reed's classic blues song 'Bright Lights, Big City' for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI album.
Featuring 34 original tracks that capture the electric energy of Grand Theft Auto VI’s world of Vice City and Leonida, the official soundtrack album arrives Friday 19th November 2026 alongside Grand Theft Auto VI.
82-year-old Keef's cover of 'Bright Lights, Big City' is one of six songs that premiered on Thursday (17th September) from Grand Theft Auto VI.
Listen to Bright Lights, Big City:
The Rolling Stones recorded a demo version of 'Bright Lights, Big City' way back in 1963, and it remained in the band's vaults for almost 50 years until the release of the 'GRRR!' Boxset in 2012.
Back in July, The Stones released their chart-topping 25th studio album 'Foreign Tongues', which features the singles 'In the Stars' and 'Jealous Lover'.
No live dates have been announced in support of the album.