Little by Little

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About Little by Little

"Little by Little" is a song by the Rolling Stones recorded in February 1964. Decca Records released it as the B-side to their version of "Not Fade Away" on 21 February 1964. Phil Spector was given co-credit with "Nanker Phelge" (a pseudonym for songs credited to the whole group). The song is also included on their April 1964 debut album The Rolling Stones. In April 1964, "Not Fade Away" became their first Top 5 hit in the United Kingdom, where it reached number three.


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1964
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Tried to trail you last night, baby
trail you in my car 
But I was afraid of what I was looking for 
And little by little I'm losin' my love for you 
Yeah, little by little I've found out you was untrue 

Alright, Keith, come on, now 

Well I try not to bear the buzz, a girl's gonna hitch a ride 
Things ain't been the same since my mother died 
Yeah, little by little, I'm losin' my love for you 
Yeah, little by little I've found out you was untrue (let's get out of here)

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The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in Dartford in 1962. The earliest settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (keyboards, piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). Since Wyman's retirement in 1993, the band's full members have been Jagger, Richards, Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood who joined in 1975. Darryl Jones (bassist) and Chuck Leavell (keyboardist) are regular contributors but not full band members. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Rolling Stones in 1989, noting that "critical acclaim and popular consensus has accorded them the title of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.”Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 4… more »

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Written by: Ian Stewart, Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, William Perks, Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, Phil Spector

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Little by Little" is notably one of the earliest songs written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, key members of the iconic rock band, The Rolling Stones. Their song-writing partnership would later become one of the most successful in rock music history.
Album Placement
The song is a part of the Rolling Stones' debut album. The album, released in 1964, is self-titled, which is commonly associated with the band setting their identity.
Collaborative Effort
The songwriting credit for "Little by Little" also includes Phil Spector, a famous record producer and songwriter. This is an interesting element as Spector's progressive recording techniques significantly influenced the Stones' early sound.
Lyrics & Mood
"Little by Little" is a bluesy rock song that talks about the ending of a relationship in a relatively relaxed and carefree manner, showcasing the Stones' knack for channeling personal experiences through their music.
Not A Major Hit
Despite being one of the Rolling Stones' early works, “Little by Little” was not released as a single and is not as widely recognized as some of their other hits from that era.
Song Length
The song is shorter than many of their later songs, clocking in at just over 2 minutes 30 seconds.
British Invasion
The song was released during the time known as the ‘British Invasion’ when British rock and pop artists became popular in the USA.
Spector’s Influence
The song is noted for its soulful sound, which was a sign of Spector's influence and his Wall of Sound technique, a style that would later play a significant role in the Stones' evolution.
Harmonica Contribution
Mick Jagger's harmonica playing is a standout feature in this song, which was a common instrumental choice in early Rolling Stones songs.
In Concert
Although "Little by Little" was part of their first album, it was rarely played live in concert by the band.

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