Keith Richards To Release Album Of Jazz Standards?

Keith Richards may release an album of jazz standards, after his private covers of classic songs is leaked on the internet.

Over 20 versions of standards by the Rolling Stones guitarist, including Judy Garland‘s “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”, have been released on the web, prompting Richards to suggest a release may be in the pipeline.

According to The Telegraph, the guitarist wrote on a fan forum: “I’ve never planned [a release] befoe, but maybe no I should; I’ll think about it.”

Some of the covers that have surfaced include Richards‘ versions of Jerry Lee Lewis‘ “She Still Comes Around”, Fats Domino‘s “Blue Monday”, Andy Williams‘ “Let It Be Me” and Tammy Wynette‘s “Apartment No 9”.