100 Years Ago
The Rolling Stones
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Went out walkin' through the wood the other day And the world was a carpet laid before me The buds were bursting and the air smelled sweet and strange And it seemed about a hundred years ago Mary and I, we would sit upon a gate Just gazin' at some dragon in the sky What tender days, we had no secrets hid away Well, it seemed about a hundred years ago Now all my friends are wearing worried smiles Living out a dream of what they was Don't you think it's sometimes wise not to grow up? Went out walkin' through the wood the other day Can't you see the furrows in my forehead? What tender days, we had no secrets hid away Now it seems about a hundred years ago Now if you see me drinkin' bad red wine Don't worry 'bout this man that you love Don't you think it's sometimes wise not to grow up? You're gonna kiss and say good-bye, yeah, I warn you You're gonna kiss and say good-bye, yeah, I warn you You're gonna kiss and say good-bye, oh Lord, I warn you And please excuse me while I hide away Call me lazy bones Ain't got no time to waste away Lazy bones ain't got no time to waste away Don't you think it's just about time to hide away? Yeah, yeah!
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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12 facts about this song
SONG CREATION"100 Years Ago" was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the core songwriting team of The Rolling Stones.
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ALBUM APPEARANCEThis song appears on their 1973 studio album "Goats Head Soup."
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SONG STYLE"100 Years Ago" displays the experimental style the band went for in the 70s, blending rock with blues, funk, and soul.
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NOTABLE LYRICSThe lyrics of '100 Years Ago' reflect a sense of nostalgia and speculation about the passing of time.
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RECEPTIONAlthough the song was not widely loved when it was first released, "100 Years Ago" has been appreciated more for its layers and complexity as time has passed.
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MUSICAL FEATURESThe track stands out for its combination of electric and acoustic guitar riffs, piano elements, and stirring vocals by Mick Jagger.
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CULTURAL REFERENCEIt reflects the Stones’ discontent with the fast-paced modern world, a common theme in 70s rock.
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SONG RARITY"100 Years Ago" is often cited as a forgotten or overlooked track in The Rolling Stones' discography.
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LIVE PERFORMANCESDespite being one of the band's well-loved songs, "100 Years Ago" is rarely performed live.
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FEATURED MUSICIANSBesides the primary band members, the song features contribution from Billy Preston on clavinet and Nicky Hopkins on piano.
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SONG LENGTHThe duration of "100 Years Ago" is approximately 3 minutes and 59 seconds.
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INSPIRATIONThe song is an example of The Rolling Stones' introspective writing in the 1970s, moving away from the more raw and rebellious style of their earlier works.
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