Rooted in blues and early rock and roll, the Rolling Stones started out playing covers and were at the forefront of the British Invasion in 1964, becoming identified with the youthful and rebellious counterculture of the 1960s. They then found greater success with their own material, as "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (1965), "Get Off of My Cloud" (1965), and "Paint It Black" (1966) became international number-one hits. Aftermath (1966) – their first entirely original album – is considered by The Daily Telegraph to be the most important of their formative records. In 1967, they had the double-sided hit "Ruby Tuesday"/"Let's Spend the Night Together" and experimented with psychedelic rock on Their Satanic Majesties Request. They returned to their rhythm and blues roots with hit songs such as "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (1968) and "Honky Tonk Women" (1969), and albums such as Beggars Banquet (1968), featuring "Sympathy for the Devil", and Let It Bleed (1969), featuring "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "Gimme Shelter". Let It Bleed was the first of five consecutive number-one albums in the UK.
Jones left the band shortly before his death in 1969, having been replaced by guitarist Mick Taylor. That year they were first introduced on stage as "The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World". Sticky Fingers (1971), which yielded "Brown Sugar" and included the first usage of their tongue and lips logo, was their first of eight consecutive number-one studio albums in the US. Exile on Main St. (1972), featuring "Tumbling Dice", and Goats Head Soup (1973), yielding the hit ballad "Angie", were also best sellers. Taylor was replaced by Ron Wood in 1974. The band continued to release successful albums, including their two largest sellers: Some Girls (1978), featuring "Miss You", and Tattoo You (1981), featuring "Start Me Up". Steel Wheels (1989) was widely considered a comeback album and was followed by Voodoo Lounge (1994), a worldwide number-one album. Both releases were promoted by large stadium and arena tours, as the Stones continued to be a huge concert attraction; by 2007 they had recorded the all-time highest-grossing concert tour three times, and as recently as 2021 they were the highest-earning live act of the year. From Wyman's departure in 1993 to Watts' death in 2021, the band continued as a four-piece core, with Darryl Jones playing bass on tour and on most studio recordings, while Steve Jordan became their touring drummer following Watts' death. Their 2016 album, Blue & Lonesome, became their twelfth UK number-one album.
The Rolling Stones' estimated record sales of 200 million make them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The band has won three Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004. Billboard magazine and Rolling Stone have ranked the band as one of the greatest of all time.
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Studio albums
The Rolling Stones / England's Newest Hit Makers (1964)
12 X 5 (1964)
The Rolling Stones No. 2 / The Rolling Stones, Now! (1965)
Out of Our Heads (1965)
December's Children (And Everybody's) (1965)
Aftermath (1966)
Between the Buttons (1967)
Their Satanic Majesties Request (1967)
Beggars Banquet (1968)
Let It Bleed (1969)
Sticky Fingers (1971)
Exile on Main St. (1972)
Goats Head Soup (1973)
It's Only Rock 'n Roll (1974)
Black and Blue (1976)
Some Girls (1978)
Emotional Rescue (1980)
Tattoo You (1981)
Undercover (1983)
Dirty Work (1986)
Steel Wheels (1989)
Voodoo Lounge (1994)
Bridges to Babylon (1997)
A Bigger Bang (2005)
Blue & Lonesome (2016)
Hackney Diamonds (2023)
Dance
The Rolling Stones Lyrics
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And the 6th Avenue and
Ah, skip it
Nothing, Keith what are you doing, what are you doing?
Oh, I think the time has come to get out, get out
Get up, get out, get into something new
Get up, get out, into something new
Ooh and it's got me moving
Ooh and it's got me moving
Ooh and it's got me moving
My my my, my my my, my my my, my my my, my
Poor man eyes a rich man
Denigrates his property
A rich man eyes a poor man
And envies his simplicity
Get up, get out, into something new
Get up, get out, down into something new
Ooh and it's got me moving
Ooh and it's got me moving
Ooh and it's got me moving
Ooh and it's got me moving
Ooh and it's got me moving
Yeah, get up, get up, get out
Into something new
Yeah, all, won't you all, won't you all, won't you all
Don't stand accused
The Rolling Stones’s song Dance is a groovy tune that encourages movement and change. The opening lyrics transcend you to the busy intersection of West 8th Street and 6th Avenue in New York City. Mick Jagger is standing on the corner, seemingly unsure of what to do or where to go. But with the repetition of “get up, get out, get into something new,” he is urging himself and the listener to take action and make changes in their lives. Jagger’s voice is playful and alluring as he delivers the lyrics, encouraging the listener to follow his lead and dance to the beat.
The song's bridge is where the lyrics take a more cynical turn. Jagger sings about the envy and jealousy of both the rich man and the poor man towards each other's lives. The rich man desires the simplicity of the poor man's life, and the poor man covets the possessions of the rich man. Despite the dark undertones, Jagger continues to sing in a playful and dance-like manner, reiterating the need for change.
Overall, Dance is about embracing change and taking action towards living a more fulfilling life. It urges the listener to break free from monotony and to dance into new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, what am I doing standing here on the corner of West 8th Street
I'm questioning my current location and purpose on this street corner.
And the 6th Avenue and
I'm standing at the intersection of West 8th Street and 6th Avenue.
Ah, skip it
Never mind, forget about it.
Nothing, Keith what are you doing, what are you doing?
I'm speaking to Keith and asking him what he's doing, though I myself have no particular plans.
Oh, I think the time has come to get out, get out
I suddenly feel that it's time to leave this location and do something else.
Get up, get out, get into something new
I encourage myself and others to leave our current situation and seek out something different.
Get up, get out, into something new
I repeat my previous encouragement to leave and explore new experiences.
Ooh and it's got me moving (got me moving honey)
This new experience is exciting and motivating me to take action.
My my my, my my my, my my my, my my my, my
A meaningless phrase used for emphasis or rhythm.
Poor man eyes a rich man
A poor person looks at a wealthy person and feels resentment or jealousy.
Denigrates his property
The poor person belittles the rich person's possessions or wealth.
A rich man eyes a poor man
A wealthy person looks at a poor person and envies their simpler lifestyle.
And envies his simplicity
The rich person desires the poor person's uncomplicated life.
Get up, get out, into something new
I reiterate the need to take action and experience something different.
Get up, get out, down into something new
I change the wording slightly but continue to encourage action and adventure.
Ooh and it's got me moving
The idea of trying something new is still very exciting for me.
Yeah, get up, get up, get out
I passionately urge listeners to leave their current situation and explore new things.
Into something new
I emphasize the need for change and growth.
Yeah, all, won't you all, won't you all, won't you all
I call on everyone listening to me to join in and take action with me.
Don't stand accused
I urge listeners to avoid being judged or criticized for not taking action and trying something new.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, SONY ATV MUSIC PUB LLC
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Ron Wood
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The Rolling Stones
We are working on it! Should have EVERY Stones promo since Sticky Fingers up by Christmas! And watch out for the official promo of Doom & Gloom, coming in November!
Punks With Peace Signs
Get up get out!!!
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stevedrums
Probably their most under-rated song in a catalog where there's a ot of songs that are over-rated. Love this one! Always have!
LuvItToDeath
stevedrums I love this, along with the other stuff on the record like Summer Romance, Let Me Go, and Where The Boys Go
alcoholicasual
This album it's great!
Ronaldo Laquidara
Down in the Hole is pretty Cool imo😜🎸
Philip Matsikoudis
@Ronaldo Laquidara My favorite on this album is "Down In A Hole."
Glenn Rickelton
Overplayed perhaps but not overrated
Frank Theo
Charlie Watts - The Drummer Who Never Missed A Beat,, RIP.
Gentry Collins
Wow! well said bro..your quote needs a share..