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Jones left the band shortly before his death in 1969, having been replaced by guitarist Mick Taylor.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)
Lady Jane
The Rolling Stones Lyrics
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When I see you again
Your servant am I
And will humbly remain
Just heed this plea, my love
On bended knees my love
I pledge myself to Lady Jane
I've done what I can
I must take my leave
For promised I am
This play is run, my love
Your time has come, my love
I pledge my troth to Lady Jane
Oh, my sweet Marie
I wait at your ease
The sands have run out
For your lady and me
Wedlock is nigh my love
Her station's right my love
Life is secure with Lady Jane
The Rolling Stones's "Lady Jane" is a riveting ballad about the Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Bold, and his wife's planned betrayal. The lyrics are written from the perspective of Charles, who is feeling increasingly powerless as he is shuffled between women. He pledges himself to his mistress, Lady Jane, who he sees as his only hope for happiness. Throughout the song, he is begging for mercy from Lady Jane, hoping that she will take him in and save him from the fate that awaits him.
The song is a masterpiece of storytelling, playing with the themes of love, power, and betrayal. The strings that are used at the beginning of the song set a medieval tone that matches the subject matter. The lyrics, while poetic, are full of emotion that makes the listener feel like they are in the shoes of the Duke of Burgundy. The chorus of the song, "I pledge my troth to Lady Jane," is a clear indication of the extent to which Charles loves Lady Jane.
Line by Line Meaning
My sweet Lady Jane
I address my beloved as Lady Jane in a sweet manner
When I see you again
The next time I meet you in person
Your servant am I
I am devoted to serving you
And will humbly remain
I will always be humble in your presence
Just heed this plea, my love
Listen to my request, my beloved one
On bended knees my love
I am begging you while kneeling down
I pledge myself to Lady Jane
I promise to be faithful to you, Lady Jane
My dear Lady Anne
Another lady whom I respect and admire
I've done what I can
I have tried my best
I must take my leave
It is time for me to say goodbye and depart
For promised I am
I have made a commitment and I must honor it
This play is run, my love
Our time together has come to an end
Your time has come, my love
It is your turn to find happiness and fulfillment
I pledge my troth to Lady Jane
I am making a solemn promise of fidelity to Lady Jane
Oh, my sweet Marie
Yet another lady whom I cherish
I wait at your ease
I am patiently waiting for you to be ready
The sands have run out
Time has run out, we must act fast
For your lady and me
Regarding the upcoming marriage between you and me
Wedlock is nigh my love
Our marriage ceremony is fast approaching
Her station's right my love
Lady Jane is of noble birth, and I am privileged to marry her
Life is secure with Lady Jane
By marrying Lady Jane, my future is guaranteed and my life will be secure
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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Greg Halder
on 2000 Light Years From Home
Totally underrated track and album..