Dear Doctor
The Rolling Stones
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Oh help me, please doctor, I'm damaged There's a pain where there once was a heart It's sleepin, it's a beatin' Can't ya please tear it out, and preserve it Right there in that jar? Oh help me, please mama, I'm sick'ning It's today that's the day of the plunge Oh the gal I'm to marry Is a bow-legged sow I've been soakin' up drink like a sponge "Don't ya worry, get dressed," cried my mother As she plied me with bourbon so sour Pull your socks up, put your suit on Comb your long hair down, For you will be wed in the hour So help me, please doctor, I'm damaged There's a pain where there once was a heart I'm sleepin, it's a beatin' Can't ya please take it out, and preserve it Right there in that jar? Oh help me, please doctor, I'm damaged There's a pain where there once was a heart It's sleepin, it's a beatin' Can't ya please tear it out, and preserve it Right there in that jar? I was tremblin', as I put on my jacket It had creases as sharp as a knife I put the ring in my pocket But there was a note And my heart it jumped into my mouth It read, "Darlin', I'm sorry to hurt you. But I have no courage to speak to your face. But I'm down in Virginia with your cousin Lou There be no wedding today." So help me, please doctor, I'm damaged You can put back my heart in its hole Oh mama, I'm cryin' Tears of relief And my pulse is now under control
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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10 facts about this song
Album Appearance"Dear Doctor" is a track on "Beggars Banquet", the seventh British studio album released by The Rolling Stones.
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GenreThe song is notable for its country influence, which diverged from the primarily rock sound the band was known for at the time.
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Release Year"Dear Doctor" was released in the year 1968.
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Songwriting DuoLike most Rolling Stones songs, "Dear Doctor" was penned by the iconic duo Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
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Vocal PerformanceThe unique vocal performance by Mick Jagger in "Dear Doctor" is characterized by a strong country-style twang, illustrating the wide vocal range he could attain.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song follows a narrative of a man who was supposed to be married, but is relieved to be jilted at the very last minute.
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Related Works"Dear Doctor" is an example of The Rolling Stones' exploration of a more acoustic and roots music sound on "Beggars Banquet", which is also evident in other songs on the album such as "Street Fighting Man" and "Sympathy for the Devil".
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ReceptionThough not one of the most famous songs by The Rolling Stones, "Dear Doctor" is highly appreciated by fans for its raw, stripped-back sound and humorous lyrics.
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Hints of BluesDifferent from their usual rock music, the song showcases the influence of American country and blues in Stones' music.
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Unique InstrumentsRichards played an autoharp on the track, contributing to the song's distinctive country sound.
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