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Jones left the band shortly before his death in 1969, having been replaced by guitarist Mick Taylor.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)
I'm Free
The Rolling Stones Lyrics
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I'm free to do what I want any old time
So love me, hold me, love me, hold me
I'm free any old time to get what I want
I'm free to sing my song though it gets out of time
I'm free to sing my song though it gets out of time
So love me, hold me, love me, hold meAnd I'm free any old time to get what I want
Love me, hold me, love me, hold me
But I'm free any old time to get what I want
I'm free to choose what I please any old time
I'm free to please what I choose any old time
So hold me, love me, love me, hold me
I'm free any old time to get what I want, yes I am
The Rolling Stones's song "I'm Free" is an anthem for individual freedom of expression. The song repeats the central message of freedom that is underscored in the lyrics, "I'm free to do what I want any old time." The singer asserts his independence and declares that he is not limited by anyone or anything.
The song suggests that even though the singer's song may "get out of time," he remains unencumbered to continue expressing himself, regardless of what others may think. The singer values love and connection but asserts that they will not be the reason he departs from his personal freedom. Moreover, the song acknowledges that everyone has their choices in life, and the singer is free to choose what he wants.
Overall, "I'm Free" by The Rolling Stones conveys a powerful message of self-assurance and independence. It celebrates the freedom to do whatever one wants, whenever they want, irrespective of the societal norms and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm free to do what I want any old time
I have the freedom to do whatever I desire, whenever I want to do it.
So love me, hold me, love me, hold me
Despite my independence, I still desire love and affection from others.
I'm free any old time to get what I want
I have the capability to attain my desires, regardless of when or what they might be.
I'm free to sing my song though it gets out of time
I have the freedom to express myself and my opinions, even if they are not in line with popular trends or norms.
I'm free to choose what I please any old time
I have the autonomy to make choices that fulfill my personal preferences, without restrictions or limitations.
I'm free to please what I choose any old time
My choices and preferences are important to me and I am free to prioritize them, regardless of outside opinions or pressures.
Yes I am
I am confident in my personal freedoms and abilities to pursue my desires.
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Written by: Salvatore Bono, George Jackson
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@IlhamIlham-y6g
I'm free to do what I want any old time
I'm free to do what I want any old time
So love me, hold me, love me, hold me
But I'm free, any old time, to get what I want
I'm free to sing my song, though it gets out of time
I'm free to sing my song, though it gets out of time
So love me, hold me, love me, hold me
But I'm free, any old time, to get what I want, yeah
Love me, hold me, love me, hold me
But I'm free, any old time, to get what I want
I'm free to choose what I please any old time
I'm free to please what I choose any old time
So hold me, love me, love me, hold me
But I'm free, any old time, to get what I want
Yes I am
@nicidevine6670
One of favorite songs by him ❤❤❤
@janetwilhelm4435
My favorite song...of all time...being 63...I still play my drums and my bass...rock on children..
@frankmartinez3020
Grew up on the Soup Dragons version, just heard The Stones original version & am loving it more !!!!!!!! 😍✌️💛🧡❤️💔 For 31 yrs. I didn't know that one of my favorite bands of the 60's wrote & originally sang this cool tune !! 19 yrs. - 50 yrs. old DUHH !!! 😋
@Waldogal-ish
Same here!! I only knew the Soup Dragons until today!!
@dean-gm1lg
Most folks don't
@theresaheyer537
OMG;)
@bendornan8873
RIP Charlie. Thanks for the grooves and the style and the artistry. You are already missed greatly.
@brucewayne3602
God Bless Charlie and Brian Jones !!!
@freakbennett2263
NŮFF SĂĮD, jűs sāyīn !😎✌️😎!
@yogijaya2897
What a great drummer... ...plus he was the most BADASS of all the stones.
Fist first!😊