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Jones left the band shortly before his death in 1969, having been replaced by guitarist Mick Taylor.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 Moving On
The Rolling Stones Lyrics
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You don't listen so pay me no mind
About movin' on
Yeah I'm a moving on
I'm through with you
Too bad you're blue
I'll move on
Take me back to that Southern land
It called moving
Keep a rolling on
You're flying too high
For my old sky
I'll move on
Mister Fireman please woncha listen to me
I got a woman in Tennessee
Keep on moving
Keep a rolling on
You're flying too high
It's all over now
I move on
Yes I'm gonna move (yes I'm moving)
I'm gonna move (yes I'm moving)
Said I'm gonna move (yes I'm moving)
Gotta go home (yes I'm moving)
(Yes I'm moving) I gotta go home
(Yes I'm moving) I gotta go home
Well tell ya (Yes I'm gonna move)
I, I, I, I going home (yes I'm moving)
I, I, I, I going home (yes I'm moving)
I, I, I, I going home (Yes I'm moving)
I've gotta go home (yes I'm moving)
I've gotta go baby
I gotta keep rolling
And I'm gonna move
(Yes I'm moving) I said I'm gonna move baby
I said goin' home (yes I'm moving)
I'm going home darling
In The Rolling Stones' I'm Moving On, the singer speaks to a person whom they have warned multiple times before. The addressee of the song never paid attention to the warnings and therefore, has to deal with the consequences. The singer is moving on, leaving the person behind. The chorus, "Yes I'm a moving on/I'll be through with you," is a clear signal that the relationship has ended. The phrase "I'm through with you" shows that the singer has had enough of the relationship, and there's no looking back, no more chances given.
However, the meaning of the song is not all about moving on from a challenging relationship. The verses are packed with metaphors from the world of trains, a frequent theme in early rock-n-roll. "Mister Engineer with your throttle in hand/Take me back to that Southern land" describes a desire to return to the singer's home, which is in the southern part of America. The "Southern land" could be a metaphor for a simpler and happier time in life. Nevertheless, in the next verse, the singer sends a message to "Mister Fireman" regarding a woman he left behind in Tennessee. This contradictory phrase demonstrates how there is still a sense of longing to go back, but the need to move forward and pursue other possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
I warned you baby from time to time
I gave you warnings about my intentions of leaving, but you chose not to listen and ignored what I had to say.
You don't listen so pay me no mind
Since you did not pay attention to my words, I have nothing left to say or discuss with you.
About movin' on
My focus is entirely on moving on from this chapter of my life and making progress towards the future.
Yeah I'm a moving on
I am determined to make a change and leave this relationship behind, as I am weary of the stagnant and unfulfilling nature of it.
I'm through with you
I have now reached the end of the line with you and no longer wish to continue this relationship any further.
Too bad you're blue
It is unfortunate that you are feeling sad about our separation, but it is necessary for me to move on for my own well-being.
I'll move on
I am ready to embark on a new journey and begin a new chapter of my life, leaving you and our past behind.
Mister engineer with your throttle in hand
The person controlling this train that I am on represents those in control of my direction in life as I seek to move on from my past.
Take me back to that Southern land
I long to return to the warmth and comfort of the South, where I can start anew and leave behind the challenges of my past.
It called moving
This experience has shown me that moving on is necessary for growth and that this is a clear call for me to make a change in my life.
Keep a rolling on
Just as the train keeps moving forward, so must I continue to progress forward towards new experiences and opportunities.
You're flying too high
My previous aspirations and goals were too lofty and unrealistic, and I now realize that I need to readjust them to something more achievable.
For my old sky
I used to reach for the impossible, but I have now learned how to adjust my ambitions and aspirations to be more practical and attainable.
I'll move on
Despite the challenges that may come my way, I will persevere and continue to move on towards my goals and aspirations.
Mister Fireman please woncha listen to me
As I move forward, I ask for the help of those around me, including the people who have the power to control and influence the direction of my life.
I got a woman in Tennessee
There are people and places that are significant to me and my growth, and I am drawn towards those places and people, such as a woman I met in Tennessee.
It's all over now
Our relationship has come to an end, and there is no turning back or changing of the past.
Yes I'm gonna move (yes I'm moving)
I am resolute in my decision to move forward and leave behind my past.
(Yes I'm moving) I gotta go home
At times, it can be challenging to leave the comfort of the familiar and seek out new horizons, but I know that this is necessary for my growth.
Well tell ya (Yes I'm gonna move)
I am confident and steadfast in my decision to move on, and I am determined to make positive changes in my life.
I've gotta go baby
As difficult as it may be, I have made the decision to leave this relationship and move on for the betterment of my life.
I gotta keep rolling
I will not let the challenges and obstacles of life slow me down or stop me from achieving my goals and aspirations.
(Yes I'm moving) I said I'm gonna move baby
Once again, I affirm my decision to move on from my past, and I am committed to forging ahead and creating a bright and promising future for myself.
I'm going home darling
Home represents a place of comfort and wellbeing, and I am returning to this space where I can find healing and make progress towards new experiences.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hank Snow
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Steven Carlson
Song shows how great they were at interpreting the blues. Loved the early Stones
mavjimbo
The real RS
Bobby Gass 5
My favourite band Steve. This is their cover of the famous C&W Canucklehead from Nova Scotia Hank Snow's tune I'm Moving On.
Now Spinning TV
Such a great band! Thanks for sharing Bobby! ~ Shaun (NowSpinningTV) - Melbourne 🇦🇺
Bobby Gass 5
Yeah these guys were special... My favourite band.
Randall Weaver
Great song. I noticed "I'm Free" is on side 2 of that record. That's one of my favorite early Stones songs...or any period really, come to think of it. Rock on BG5!
Bobby Gass 5
Yeah I have that one in the can Randy. Great tune,.
Bradley Lowden
They’re really on fire here! Brian on lead.
Bobby Gass 5
Brian always played the slide guitar parts. It's what got him the recognition early.
trfesok
In my Stones playlist with the original Hank Snow version. Thanks for the upload!