It's only Rock and Roll Recorded in December 1973 & April/May 1974. Released as a US & UK single in July of '74. Also released on the album It's Only Rock 'n Roll in October of 1974. Lead Vocal: Mick Jagger Guitars: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Ron Wood & Mick Taylor Bass: Willie Weeks Drums: Kenny Jones Piano: Ian Stewart Backing Vocals: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood & David Bowie Your question was who played the acoustic guitars, and that was Keith Richards and Ron Wood. Bowie only did backing vocals on that song.