Honky Tonk Women
The Rolling Stones
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I met a gin-soaked, bar-room queen in Memphis She tried to take me upstairs for a ride She had to heave me right across shoulder Cause I just can't seem to drink you off my mind It's the honky tonk women Gimme, gimme, gimme the honky tonk blues I laid a divorcée in New York City I had to put up some kind of a fight The lady then she covered me with roses She blew my nose and then she blew my mind It's the honky tonk women Gimme, gimme, gimme the honky tonk blues It's the honky tonk women Gimme, gimme Alright! It's the honky tonk women Gimme, gimme, gimme the honky tonk blues Yeah, it's the honky tonk women Gimme, gimme
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Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Honky Tonk Women" was released by The Rolling Stones in the United Kingdom on July 4, 1969, and in the United States on July 7, 1969.
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SongwritingThe song was written by band members Mick Jagger and Keith Richards while on holiday in Brazil.
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Chart Rankings"Honky Tonk Women" reached no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and also topped the UK Singles Chart.
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Recording TechniqueIt was one of the first songs the band recorded using a technique called "open-G tuning," which Richards frequently used later in his career.
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B-sideThe B-side of "Honky Tonk Women" was another famous Rolling Stones song, "You Can't Always Get What You Want."
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Grammy AwardsDespite its immense popularity, "Honky Tonk Women" did not win a Grammy, although the band did receive the award for Lifetime Achievement in 1986.
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Alternate VersionAn alternate country version of the song, called "Country Honk," was later released on the band's album "Let It Bleed" in 1969.
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Lyric InspirationThe lyrics of the song were inspired by the raunchy "honky tonk" bars the band members had visited in the southern United States.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists, including Tina Turner and Elton John, have covered "Honky Tonk Women" at various points in their careers.
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Live PerformancesDespite being released over 50 years ago, "Honky Tonk Women" remains a staple in The Rolling Stones' live performances, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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Song MeaningThe song is known for its tongue-in-cheek lyrics about loose women and the singer's encounters with them in different international locations such as New York City and Paris.
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