Quicklet on The Best Rolling Stones Songs: Lyrics and Analysis
ABOUT THE BOOK
Mick Jagger, lead singer of the Rolling Stones, once famously said that he'd "rather be dead than sing "Satisfaction" when (he's) forty-five." However, Jagger will turn sixty-nine years old this year, the same year the Rolling Stones are celebrating their fiftieth anniversary as "the greatest rock and roll band in the world." Perhaps in spite of himself, Jagger is still performing...and yes, still singing "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction."
The Rolling Stones, originally composed of members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman and Ian Stewart (Stu) were formed in Great Britain in 1962 by members Jagger, Richards, and Jones. The Rolling Stones were influenced, as were many other British rock bands, by American music: Blues, jazz, R&B (rhythm and blues), and rock and roll. Aesthetically pitted against The Beatles "boy next door" image, the Stones were marketed as "the bad boys" of rock. As the anonymous and origin-less saying goes, "The Stones want to spend the night together while the Beatles just want to hold your hand." Encouraged and cultivated by their flamboyant band manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, the Rolling Stones' bad boy image became a defining characteristic of the band. In fact, one press campaign in particular led to the writing of a famous headline: "Would you let your daughter go with a Rolling Stone?"
MEET THE AUTHOR
Sara Powell is an historian, writer and editor with over 300 published articles. Her specialties include the Middle East, women's studies, revolutionary studies, and Modern Europe, with additional emphases on Kentucky, Modern China and Modern Russia. She has traveled broadly, enriching her perspective. She is passionate about justice, education, the arts, and thinking for oneself. In her spare time, you can find her dancing to live rock-n-roll in San Francisco.
EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
"Angie" is a love song, pure and simple. Unlike many Rolling Stones songs, it does not offer much by way of social commentary. However, one could argue that the failing relationship explored in this song is somewhat representative of the times. The "free love" movement of the 1960s was a precursor to social acceptance of multiple relationships. Although by the twentieth century, even prior to the 1960s, dating was accepted, the ability to easily move into and out of relationships implied in "Angie" was a product of the social upheaval of the 1960s.
In "Wild Horses," in contrast to "Angie," the singer is the one who seems to have been left behind, rather than the person doing the leaving. Lacking social commentary on the free love movement of the time, "Angie" is rather a classic love story gone wrong theme. The "sweeping exits" and "offstage lines" imply fights between the couple, while the references to "a sin and a lie" and that "faith has been broken" suggests an affair. However, in each of these two popular songs, vestiges of love remain. One interesting point is the opening line, "Childhood living is easy to do." This implies that the relationship was one characterized by qualities of innocence and youth, which are only later destroyed by the broken faith. Jagger said this song was a personal and emotional experience for him. There were undoubtedly many opportunities for faith to be broken while on the road. Perhaps "Angie" shows a Jagger more jaded to the possibilities for pain in pursuing love.
CHAPTER OUTLINE
Quicklet on the Best Rolling Stones Songs: Lyrics and Analysis
+ Introduction to the Rolling Stones
+ Song Lyrics: The Rolling Stones' Top 10 Songs
+ Rolling Stones Trivia
+ Conclusion
+ ...and much more
The Best Rolling Stones Songs: Lyrics and Analysis
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Mick Jagger, lead singer of the Rolling Stones, once famously said that he'd "rather be dead than sing "Satisfaction" when (he's) forty-five." However, Jagger will turn sixty-nine years old this year, the same year the Rolling Stones are celebrating their fiftieth anniversary as "the greatest rock and roll band in the world." Perhaps in spite of himself, Jagger is still performing...and yes, still singing "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction."
The Rolling Stones, originally composed of members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman and Ian Stewart (Stu) were formed in Great Britain in 1962 by members Jagger, Richards, and Jones. The Rolling Stones were influenced, as were many other British rock bands, by American music: Blues, jazz, R&B (rhythm and blues), and rock and roll. Aesthetically pitted against The Beatles "boy next door" image, the Stones were marketed as "the bad boys" of rock. As the anonymous and origin-less saying goes, "The Stones want to spend the night together while the Beatles just want to hold your hand." Encouraged and cultivated by their flamboyant band manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, the Rolling Stones' bad boy image became a defining characteristic of the band. In fact, one press campaign in particular led to the writing of a famous headline: "Would you let your daughter go with a Rolling Stone?"
MEET THE AUTHOR
Sara Powell is an historian, writer and editor with over 300 published articles. Her specialties include the Middle East, women's studies, revolutionary studies, and Modern Europe, with additional emphases on Kentucky, Modern China and Modern Russia. She has traveled broadly, enriching her perspective. She is passionate about justice, education, the arts, and thinking for oneself. In her spare time, you can find her dancing to live rock-n-roll in San Francisco.
EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
"Angie" is a love song, pure and simple. Unlike many Rolling Stones songs, it does not offer much by way of social commentary. However, one could argue that the failing relationship explored in this song is somewhat representative of the times. The "free love" movement of the 1960s was a precursor to social acceptance of multiple relationships. Although by the twentieth century, even prior to the 1960s, dating was accepted, the ability to easily move into and out of relationships implied in "Angie" was a product of the social upheaval of the 1960s.
In "Wild Horses," in contrast to "Angie," the singer is the one who seems to have been left behind, rather than the person doing the leaving. Lacking social commentary on the free love movement of the time, "Angie" is rather a classic love story gone wrong theme. The "sweeping exits" and "offstage lines" imply fights between the couple, while the references to "a sin and a lie" and that "faith has been broken" suggests an affair. However, in each of these two popular songs, vestiges of love remain. One interesting point is the opening line, "Childhood living is easy to do." This implies that the relationship was one characterized by qualities of innocence and youth, which are only later destroyed by the broken faith. Jagger said this song was a personal and emotional experience for him. There were undoubtedly many opportunities for faith to be broken while on the road. Perhaps "Angie" shows a Jagger more jaded to the possibilities for pain in pursuing love.
CHAPTER OUTLINE
Quicklet on the Best Rolling Stones Songs: Lyrics and Analysis
+ Introduction to the Rolling Stones
+ Song Lyrics: The Rolling Stones' Top 10 Songs
+ Rolling Stones Trivia
+ Conclusion
+ ...and much more
The Best Rolling Stones Songs: Lyrics and Analysis
Quicklet on The Best Rolling Stones Songs: Lyrics and Analysis
ABOUT THE BOOK
Mick Jagger, lead singer of the Rolling Stones, once famously said that he'd "rather be dead than sing "Satisfaction" when (he's) forty-five." However, Jagger will turn sixty-nine years old this year, the same year the Rolling Stones are celebrating their fiftieth anniversary as "the greatest rock and roll band in the world." Perhaps in spite of himself, Jagger is still performing...and yes, still singing "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction."
The Rolling Stones, originally composed of members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman and Ian Stewart (Stu) were formed in Great Britain in 1962 by members Jagger, Richards, and Jones. The Rolling Stones were influenced, as were many other British rock bands, by American music: Blues, jazz, R&B (rhythm and blues), and rock and roll. Aesthetically pitted against The Beatles "boy next door" image, the Stones were marketed as "the bad boys" of rock. As the anonymous and origin-less saying goes, "The Stones want to spend the night together while the Beatles just want to hold your hand." Encouraged and cultivated by their flamboyant band manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, the Rolling Stones' bad boy image became a defining characteristic of the band. In fact, one press campaign in particular led to the writing of a famous headline: "Would you let your daughter go with a Rolling Stone?"
MEET THE AUTHOR
Sara Powell is an historian, writer and editor with over 300 published articles. Her specialties include the Middle East, women's studies, revolutionary studies, and Modern Europe, with additional emphases on Kentucky, Modern China and Modern Russia. She has traveled broadly, enriching her perspective. She is passionate about justice, education, the arts, and thinking for oneself. In her spare time, you can find her dancing to live rock-n-roll in San Francisco.
EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
"Angie" is a love song, pure and simple. Unlike many Rolling Stones songs, it does not offer much by way of social commentary. However, one could argue that the failing relationship explored in this song is somewhat representative of the times. The "free love" movement of the 1960s was a precursor to social acceptance of multiple relationships. Although by the twentieth century, even prior to the 1960s, dating was accepted, the ability to easily move into and out of relationships implied in "Angie" was a product of the social upheaval of the 1960s.
In "Wild Horses," in contrast to "Angie," the singer is the one who seems to have been left behind, rather than the person doing the leaving. Lacking social commentary on the free love movement of the time, "Angie" is rather a classic love story gone wrong theme. The "sweeping exits" and "offstage lines" imply fights between the couple, while the references to "a sin and a lie" and that "faith has been broken" suggests an affair. However, in each of these two popular songs, vestiges of love remain. One interesting point is the opening line, "Childhood living is easy to do." This implies that the relationship was one characterized by qualities of innocence and youth, which are only later destroyed by the broken faith. Jagger said this song was a personal and emotional experience for him. There were undoubtedly many opportunities for faith to be broken while on the road. Perhaps "Angie" shows a Jagger more jaded to the possibilities for pain in pursuing love.
CHAPTER OUTLINE
Quicklet on the Best Rolling Stones Songs: Lyrics and Analysis
+ Introduction to the Rolling Stones
+ Song Lyrics: The Rolling Stones' Top 10 Songs
+ Rolling Stones Trivia
+ Conclusion
+ ...and much more
The Best Rolling Stones Songs: Lyrics and Analysis
Mick Jagger, lead singer of the Rolling Stones, once famously said that he'd "rather be dead than sing "Satisfaction" when (he's) forty-five." However, Jagger will turn sixty-nine years old this year, the same year the Rolling Stones are celebrating their fiftieth anniversary as "the greatest rock and roll band in the world." Perhaps in spite of himself, Jagger is still performing...and yes, still singing "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction."
The Rolling Stones, originally composed of members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman and Ian Stewart (Stu) were formed in Great Britain in 1962 by members Jagger, Richards, and Jones. The Rolling Stones were influenced, as were many other British rock bands, by American music: Blues, jazz, R&B (rhythm and blues), and rock and roll. Aesthetically pitted against The Beatles "boy next door" image, the Stones were marketed as "the bad boys" of rock. As the anonymous and origin-less saying goes, "The Stones want to spend the night together while the Beatles just want to hold your hand." Encouraged and cultivated by their flamboyant band manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, the Rolling Stones' bad boy image became a defining characteristic of the band. In fact, one press campaign in particular led to the writing of a famous headline: "Would you let your daughter go with a Rolling Stone?"
MEET THE AUTHOR
Sara Powell is an historian, writer and editor with over 300 published articles. Her specialties include the Middle East, women's studies, revolutionary studies, and Modern Europe, with additional emphases on Kentucky, Modern China and Modern Russia. She has traveled broadly, enriching her perspective. She is passionate about justice, education, the arts, and thinking for oneself. In her spare time, you can find her dancing to live rock-n-roll in San Francisco.
EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
"Angie" is a love song, pure and simple. Unlike many Rolling Stones songs, it does not offer much by way of social commentary. However, one could argue that the failing relationship explored in this song is somewhat representative of the times. The "free love" movement of the 1960s was a precursor to social acceptance of multiple relationships. Although by the twentieth century, even prior to the 1960s, dating was accepted, the ability to easily move into and out of relationships implied in "Angie" was a product of the social upheaval of the 1960s.
In "Wild Horses," in contrast to "Angie," the singer is the one who seems to have been left behind, rather than the person doing the leaving. Lacking social commentary on the free love movement of the time, "Angie" is rather a classic love story gone wrong theme. The "sweeping exits" and "offstage lines" imply fights between the couple, while the references to "a sin and a lie" and that "faith has been broken" suggests an affair. However, in each of these two popular songs, vestiges of love remain. One interesting point is the opening line, "Childhood living is easy to do." This implies that the relationship was one characterized by qualities of innocence and youth, which are only later destroyed by the broken faith. Jagger said this song was a personal and emotional experience for him. There were undoubtedly many opportunities for faith to be broken while on the road. Perhaps "Angie" shows a Jagger more jaded to the possibilities for pain in pursuing love.
CHAPTER OUTLINE
Quicklet on the Best Rolling Stones Songs: Lyrics and Analysis
+ Introduction to the Rolling Stones
+ Song Lyrics: The Rolling Stones' Top 10 Songs
+ Rolling Stones Trivia
+ Conclusion
+ ...and much more
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| BN ID: | 2940014362689 |
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| Publisher: | Hyperink |
| Publication date: | 05/15/2012 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
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