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Jones left the band shortly before his death in 1969, having been replaced by guitarist Mick Taylor.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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rolling_Stones
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)
Exile on Main Street Blues
The Rolling Stones Lyrics
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Miscellaneous
Exile On Mainstreet Blues
Exile on Mainstreet, it's a strange street to walk down
Exile on Mainstreet, it's a strange street to walk down
[All down the Line]
Mmm heard the diesel drumming all down the line
Oh, yeah heard the women sighing all down the line
Oh, yeah heard the children crying all down the line
All down the line we'll be watching out for trouble, yeah
[Tumbling Dice]
Women think I'm tasty
But they're always trying to waste me
And make me burn the candle right down
But baby, baby I don't need no jewels in my frown
'Cause all you women is low down gamblers
Cheating like I don't know how
But baby there's a fever in the funk house now
This low down bitchings got my poor feet a-itching
Do you know the deuce is still wild
Baby can't stay, you got to roll me
And call me the tumbling dice
[Intro]
Exile on Mainstreet, it's a strange street to walk down
Now let it loose, now come on, let it all hang down
Eh round up those people, move them out of town
Gimmie little drink from your loving cup
Now shake your hip mama, keep me all shook up
Feeling so doggone happy like a natural child
Oh help me do the boogie all down the line
Come on Virginia, let's shoot some dice
My sweet black angel, shine a light
[Shine A Light]
Saw you stretched out in room ten o nine
With a smile on your face and a tear right in your eye
Couldn't see to get a line on you, my sweet honey love
Berber, jewelry jangling down the street
making bloodshot eyes at every woman that you meet
Come out baby to get a high on you, my sweet honey love
May the good Lord shine a light on you
Make every song you sing your favorite tune
May the good Lord shine a light on you
Warm like the evening sun.
Well you're drunk in the alley baby...
[Happy]
Never kept a dollar past sunset
It always burned a hole in my pants
Never made a school mama happy,
never blew a second chance
I need a love to keep me happy,
I need a love to keep me happy
Baby baby keep me happy,
Baby keep me happy
Always took candy from strangers,
Didn't want to get me no trade
Never want to be like papa,
Working for the boss every night and day
I need a love to keep me happy,
I need a love to keep me happy
Baby baby keep me happy,
Baby baby keep me happy
[Outro]
Exile on Mainstreet, it's a strange street to walk down
Exile on Mainstreet, it's a low down dirty ground.
The Rolling Stones' song "Exile on Main Street Blues" is a melancholic tribute to the streets of the band's former home in Los Angeles, California. The lyrics reflect a life full of ups and downs, with the streets being a constant reminder of the struggles and pleasures of the rock and roll lifestyle. The opening lines, "Exile on Mainstreet, it's a strange street to walk down," give the impression that the street is both alluring and dangerous, providing both joy and sorrow on its path.
The song is made up of a medley of four songs, with different themes and emotions, all imbued with the Stones' signature bluesy rock sound. "All down the Line" and "Tumbling Dice" contain lyrics about the unpredictable nature of love, with sexual relationships being compared to gambling. "Shine a Light" is a tribute to a lover, with the good Lord being asked to "shine a light" on the loved one. Finally, "Happy" highlights the difficulties of maintaining a happy life in the midst of a rock star's chaotic lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Exile on Mainstreet, it's a strange street to walk down
Main street feels eerie and uncomfortable to walk, like being in exile
Mmm heard the diesel drumming all down the line
The sound of the train is heard in the distance
Mmm heard the wires a-humming all down the line
The sound of electricity pulsing through the wires is heard
Oh, yeah heard the women sighing all down the line
Women's sighs of frustration and disappointment are heard
Oh, yeah heard the children crying all down the line
Children's cries of pain or sadness are heard
All down the line we'll be watching out for trouble, yeah
We need to be cautious and aware of potential danger
Women think I'm tasty
Women find me attractive
But they're always trying to waste me
Women try to take advantage of me
And make me burn the candle right down
Women exhaust me both physically and emotionally
'Cause all you women is low down gamblers
Women are unpredictable and untrustworthy
Cheating like I don't know how
Women deceive me even though I am aware of it
But baby there's a fever in the funk house now
There's an excitement or frenzy in the situation
This low down bitchings got my poor feet a-itching
The unpleasantness of the situation is causing anxiety or discomfort
Do you know the deuce is still wild
The unpredictable and risky nature of life still applies
Baby can't stay, you got to roll me
I can't stay still, I need to keep moving and experiencing life
And call me the tumbling dice
I am unpredictable and always in motion
Now let it loose, now come on, let it all hang down
Let loose and be free, let everything out
Eh round up those people, move them out of town
Get rid of the negativity and bad influences
Gimmie little drink from your loving cup
Give me some love and affection
Now shake your hip mama, keep me all shook up
Dance and move your body to excite me
Feeling so doggone happy like a natural child
Feeling pure and innocent happiness
Oh help me do the boogie all down the line
Dance and have fun all night long
Come on Virginia, let's shoot some dice
Let's take chances and have fun, Virginia
My sweet black angel, shine a light
My beautiful and loyal friend, give me guidance and support
Saw you stretched out in room ten o nine
I saw you lying out in room 1009
With a smile on your face and a tear right in your eye
You're happy in the moment but also feeling emotional pain
Couldn't see to get a line on you, my sweet honey love
I couldn't understand or comprehend your emotions, my love
Berber, jewelry jangling down the street
Arabic, North African jewelry making noise in the street
Making bloodshot eyes at every woman that you meet
Looking intently or flirtatiously at every woman
Come out baby to get a high on you, my sweet honey love
Let's indulge in our love and passion intimately
May the good Lord shine a light on you
May God bless and guide you
Make every song you sing your favorite tune
May you always enjoy every moment and be in harmony with yourself
Warm like the evening sun.
May you be surrounded by warmth and positivity
Well you're drunk in the alley baby...
You're drunk and in a dangerous situation
Never kept a dollar past sunset
I always spend all my money and never save
It always burned a hole in my pants
I always have an urge to spend money because it's burning a hole in my pocket
Never made a school mama happy,
I never met society's expectations
never blew a second chance
I never had an opportunity to redeem myself
I need a love to keep me happy,
I need someone to love and care for me
Baby baby keep me happy,
My love, please keep me happy and fulfilled
Always took candy from strangers,
I've always been attracted to risky or dangerous situations or people
Didn't want to get me no trade
I didn't want a conventional job or career
Never want to be like papa,
I don't want to follow in my father's footsteps
Working for the boss every night and day
Working long hours and for someone else's benefit
Exile on Mainstreet, it's a low down dirty ground.
Main Street is a place of corruption, deceit, and immorality
Contributed by Kaelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lalo Lucas gmz
from here they were based to create the song Hide Your Love, it has the tone similar to this exile blues!