"It's Only Rock 'n Roll" is the 12th British and 14th American studio album by the Rolling Stones, released on 18 October 1974 by Rolling Stones Records. It was the last Rolling Stones album for guitarist Mick Taylor and the songwriting and recording of the album's title track had a connection to Taylor's eventual replacement, Ronnie Wood. The album also marked the 10th anniversary since the release of the band's debut album, "The Rolling Stones". "It's Only Rock 'n Roll" combines the core blues and rock 'n' roll-oriented sound with elements of funk and reggae. "It's Only Rock 'n Roll" reached number one in the United States and number two in the UK.