Primitive Cool is the second solo album by English singer Mick Jagger and was released in 1987. As the follow-up to Jagger's 1985 album She's the Boss, Primitive Cool was another attempt by Jagger to make him a solo star. Background Following the release of the Rolling Stones album Dirty Work in 1986, relations between Jagger and Keith Richards soured after Jagger decided to not tour to promote the album in favour of starting his second solo project. Richards was vocal about his discontent in the media—which Jagger replied to, also publicly; "Kow Tow" and "Shoot Off Your Mouth" were reportedly written in response to disparaging remarks made about Jagger by Keith Richards. Undeterred, Jagger promptly began work on Primitive Cool, recording in the Netherlands and Barbados. Joining up with David A. Stewart and Keith Diamond in the producer's chair, Jagger used Jeff Beck as the regular guitarist for the sessions, seeking to have more uniformity in the recordings. Reception Released in September 1987 with "Let's Work" as the lead single, the commercial reaction to Primitive Cool was not as welcoming as the reception for She's the Boss, with the album merely reaching No. 26 in the UK and No. 41 in the United States with "Let's Work" and follow-ups singles "Throwaway" and "Say You Will" were minor hits, not at all rivalling "Just Another Night" in commercial success. As a result, although Jagger toured Primitive Cool, it was only in Japan and Australia, not feeling confident enough to attempt American or British shows. Reissue Although originally released by Columbia Records, Primitive Cool was acquired and reissued by Atlantic Records in 1993, following the release of Jagger's third album, Wandering Spirit, which was issued by Atlantic. Track listing Personnel Mick Jagger – vocals, guitar, autoharp, harmonica, percussion Phillip Ashley, Greg Phillinganes – keyboards Jeff Beck - lead guitar Jocelyn Brown, Craig Derry, Brenda White King, Pamela Quinlan, Cindy Mizelle, Harrison College Choir, Barbados – backing vocals Richard Cottle, Patrick Seymour – keyboards Keith Diamond, Olle Romo – programming Bill Evans, David Sanborn – saxophone Jon Faddis – trumpet Dean Garcia, Doug Wimbish – bass guitar Omar Hakim, Simon Phillips – drums Seán Keane – fiddle Paddy Moloney – whistle, Uillean pipes Denzil Miller – keyboards, backing vocals Vernon Reid, Jim Barber, Jimmy Rip, David A. Stewart – rhythm guitar G. E. Smith – guitar Production Produced By Mick Jagger, David