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Jones left the band shortly before his death in 1969, having been replaced by guitarist Mick Taylor.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)
Good Time Women
The Rolling Stones Lyrics
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Yes, it's down a bumpy road
I said now, now honey, you don't need money
And you know you got it easy at home
Yeah we're going to get down to boat-line
We're going to steamboat and a rail alright
I said now, now honey, get down honey
Good time women don't keep you waiting around
Yeah we could land in New York City
With whiskey an' mighty fine
Now, I brought downers and a bouquet
And a bottle of dry, white wine
Yes you got me dizzy, yes you got me silly
And you know you going to die with your wife
Baby, baby, red light woman
They don't leave you a
Yeah!
Oh I love my woman!
Yeah you got me waiting on a big boat-line
Yeah you're going to feel alright
I said baby, honey, you know it's going to be alright
Yeah you got me silly, and you got me filthy
Go down, gas up your wife
I said baby, baby, uh red light women
Like to party
The red light women, sure like to party
The red light woman, please don't party all night
Alright, you got me crying now, ah you got me crying
Yeah!
Ah you got me crying
Yes, they like to party all night
Yes, they like to our party baby
Yes, they like to party all night
Yes, they like to party all night
The Rolling Stones's song Good Time Women seems to be about a man waiting for his lover to come along so that they can embark on a fun-filled adventure. He mentions waiting in a big-boat line, indicating that they may be going on a cruise or some other form of travel. He reassures his lover that she doesn't need money and that she has it easy at home, which could mean that he is trying to convince her to join him on this adventure despite any personal obligations or responsibilities she may have. The lyrics are filled with sexual innuendos, with the man expressing his desire for the "red light women" who like to party all night. The song has a fast-paced tempo with a lot of energy and excitement, which reflects the anticipation and thrill of embarking on a new adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you got me waiting on a big-boat line
You have me waiting for something that may or may not come, just like waiting in line for a boat ride that you're not even sure you'll get on
Yes, it's down a bumpy road
The journey or path to getting what we want is not always smooth and easy
I said now, now honey, you don't need money
Money is not the only thing that can bring happiness or success
And you know you got it easy at home
Appreciate the things you have and the comfort of your home, instead of constantly seeking excitement or change
Yeah we're going to get down to boat-line
We're going to experience something exciting and new, like going on a boat ride
We're going to steamboat and a rail alright
The journey will be an adventure, like riding on a steamboat or train
I said now, now honey, get down honey
Relax and enjoy the moment, let loose and have fun
Good time women don't keep you waiting around
People or experiences that bring joy and excitement do not make you wait or hesitate to participate
Yeah we could land in New York City
We could go anywhere exciting and new, like the bustling city of New York
With whiskey an' mighty fine
We could indulge in luxuries and pleasures, like fine whiskey
Now, I brought downers and a bouquet
I brought things to enhance the experience, like drugs and flowers
And a bottle of dry, white wine
And a bottle of fancy wine to enjoy
Yes you got me dizzy, yes you got me silly
You make me feel lightheaded and giddy with excitement
And you know you going to die with your wife
You will ultimately settle down and grow old with your partner, instead of just seeking temporary pleasures
Baby, baby, red light woman
Referring to a sex worker or someone who is promiscuous
They don't leave you a
Sex workers or promiscuous partners may not be loyal or committed to you
Yeah!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Oh I love my woman!
Despite the song's focus on temporary pleasures and excitement, the singer ultimately acknowledges the importance and value of their committed partner
Yeah you got me waiting on a big boat-line
Repeating the idea that we are patiently waiting or seeking something exciting and new
Yeah you're going to feel alright
Assuming that things will turn out well and we will feel good
I said baby, honey, you know it's going to be alright
Reassuring and comforting a loved one, despite the uncertainties and challenges of life
Yeah you got me silly, and you got me filthy
Repeating the idea of feeling euphoric and indulgent
Go down, gas up your wife
Encouraging someone to please their partner sexually
I said baby, baby, uh red light women
Repeating the earlier reference to promiscuous partners or sex workers
Like to party
Expressing that these types of partners enjoy having a good time, whether or not it is at the cost of loyalty or commitment
The red light women, sure like to party
Emphasizing the idea that these types of partners are not looking for anything serious, but just temporary pleasures
The red light woman, please don't party all night
The singer acknowledges that while they may enjoy temporary pleasures, there is a limit to how much they can indulge and they acknowledge the importance of setting boundaries
Alright, you got me crying now, ah you got me crying
The song ends with the artist acknowledging that despite all the excitement and indulgence, they are still emotional beings capable of experiencing genuine feelings and emotions
Yes, they like to party all night
Repeating the earlier idea that temporary partners enjoy living in the moment and having fun
Yes, they like to our party baby
Repeating the same idea of indulging in pleasures and having fun
Yes, they like to party all night
Repeating for emphasis, that temporary partners enjoy temporary pleasures and excitement
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
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Duke Of L.A.
Oh, you got me waitin' on a big-boat line
Yes, it's down a bumpy road
I said now, now honey
You don't need money
And you know you got it easy at home.
Yeah we're gonna get down
To boat-line
We're gonna steamboat and a rail alright
I said now, now honey
Get down honey
Good time women don't keep you waiting around.
Uh-huh
Yeah we could land in New York City
With whiskey an' mighty fine
Now, I brought downers and a bouquet
And a bottle of dry, white wine.
Yes you got me dizzy
Yes you got me silly
And you know you gonna die with your wife
Baby, baby
Red light woman
They don't leave you a-...
Yeah!
I love my woman!
Yeah you got me waiting on a big boat-line
Yeah you're gonna feel alright.
I said baby, honey,
You know it's gonna be alright.
Yeah you got me silly
And you got…
michelle 2003
i think this is the best rock track ever. from the guitars, drums, Micks voice, pure master class in how it should be done. brilliant.
ronnipalooza
Mick Taylor proving his worth on lead. Goes to show you that tasteful phrasing over basic blues is all it takes.
Brotherbri29
Pure, raw, straight-forward Rock-n-Roll!!! Love the Beatles and the Dead and A Bros. but nobody comes close to the Stones!!!! Sleazy, trashy, dirty garage band rock!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Exile is the best album ever!!!!!!!
The Triumph of the Thrill
What a great track, the quintessence of what Rock n' Roll is all about. Timeless, this is one to treasure and enjoy for life.
Walter Severino do Nascimento
Esta eu não conhecia,apesar de que a melodia é de outra música,lembra demais "Tumbling Dice",ainda assim,gostei!
TheUrbanDharma
what a tune! Im worshiping at the church of rock n roll with The Stones today! Can i get a witness?!!
305bigdad
My first time hearing this. Very very cool. I wish i was in the room when they were putting all these songs together. Would have been almost heaven...
flyfisherMN1
Yet another awesome track that you never hear on the radio
Brian Anderson
This is great as a stand-alone track...too bad it took years to be released this would have had joints rockin all over in the 70s
Francesco Benati
Chord progression is easily recognizable as Tumbling Dice, but i like the raw feel of this one