Ride On, Baby
The Rolling Stones
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A smile on your face But not in your eyes You're looking through me You don't feel it inside Get out and ride on, baby, ride on, baby Ride on, baby, ride on, baby I could pick your face out in an FBI file You may look pretty but I can't say the same for your mind You walk up to me And try and look shy The red 'round your eyes Says that you ain't a child Get out and ride on, baby, ride on, baby Ride on, baby, ride on, baby Well, I've seen your face in a trashy magazine You know where you're going but I don't like the places you've been Get out and ride on, baby, ride on, baby Ride on, baby, ride on, baby I can pick your face out from the front or behind You may look pretty but I can't say the same for your mind Laugh it a bit Give it a try If I'm not impressed You can still cry Get out and ride on, baby, ride on, baby Ride on, baby, ride on, baby By the time your thirty gonna look sixty-five You won't look pretty and your friends will have kissed you goodbye Ride on, baby Ride on, baby Ride on, baby ...
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Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER
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14 facts about this song
Band Creator"Ride On, Baby" is a song by The Rolling Stones, an English rock band formed in London in 1962.
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Release TimelineThis song was first released in 1967 on their album, "Flowers."
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Song Background"Ride On, Baby" was one of the few original songs featured on "Flowers," an album primarily composed of previously released hits and other songs left off of their earlier albums.
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Recording DurationIt took the band roughly a year to record this song in its entirety, beginning in early 1966 and reaching completion in 1967.
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Songwriting CreditsAs with the majority of The Rolling Stones’ discography, "Ride On, Baby" was penned by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the band’s principal songwriters.
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Music Genre"Ride On, Baby" is characteristic of the band's blues and rock 'n roll-driven sound.
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Versatile Languages“Ride on, Baby” was also recorded by The Rolling Stones in Italian and released under the title "Con Le Mie Lacrime," which translates to "With My Tears."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, including Chris Farlowe in 1966. Farlowe's version actually predates the release of the Stones' performance.
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InstrumentationIn the track, Brian Jones plays the vibraphone, Mellotron, and organ while Keith Richards manages the acoustic and electric guitars.
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First AppearanceThe track was first released on "Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass)," a compilation album released in the UK.
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Commercial SuccessAlthough not released as a single, the song managed to develop a following over time and is considered by fans to be a deep cut from the band's diverse catalog of music.
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Song Theme"Ride On, Baby" is said to focus on themes of heartbreak and longing, which are common in many of The Rolling Stones' hit songs.
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Critical ReceptionThough not as famous as many of their other works, "Ride On, Baby" maintains positive reviews from critics for its unique, bluesy sound and persuasive lyrics.
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Band FormationThis song comes from the era when The Rolling Stones were still in their original formation, with members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts present.
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