Angie
The Rolling Stones
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Angie, Angie When will those dark clouds all disappear Angie, Angie Where will it lead us from here With no lovin' in our souls And no money in our coats You can't say we're satisfied Angie, Angie You can't say we never tried Angie, you're beautiful But ain't it time we say goodbye Angie, I still love you Remember all those nights we cried All the dreams were held so close Seemed to all go up in smoke Let me whisper in your ear Angie, Angie Where will it lead us from here Oh, Angie, don't you wish Oh your kisses still taste sweet I hate that sadness in your eyes But Angie Angie Ain't it time we said goodbye With no lovin' in our souls And no money in our coats You can't say we're satisfied Angie, I still love you baby Everywhere I look I see your eyes There ain't a woman that comes close to you Come on baby dry your eyes Angie, Angie ain't good to be alive Angie, Angie, we can't say we never tried
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Written by: Keith Richards, Michael Jagger
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13 facts about this song
Song Origins"Angie" was released by The Rolling Stones in August 1973 as the lead single from their album "Goats Head Soup."
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Chart SuccessThe song was a commercial success, reaching No. 1 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Rumored DedicationThe song is thought by many to be about Angie Bowie, David Bowie's first wife. However, that rumor was consistently denied by the band.
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Writing CreditsIt is credited to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the band's primary songwriters.
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Musical Composition"Angie" is an acoustic-guitar-driven ballad, which sets it apart from many Rolling Stones tracks that are driven by electric guitar.
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Song InspirationKeith Richards has stated in interviews that he wrote "Angie" in a Swiss clinic while detoxing from heroin addiction.
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Song's ImpactDespite the controversy surrounding the song’s meaning, Angie has been covered by many other artists, including Tori Amos and The Flaming Lips, showing its music influence.
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Official ExplanationMick Jagger has stated that the song was about an abstract, not physical, woman, and "Angie" was simply a nice name that fit with the song's lyrics.
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Album SuccessThe album "Goats Head Soup" was also very successful, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Song LyricsThe song reflects the tumult, heartache, and sadness that can come with love and relationships.
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Awards"Angie" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2020.
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Pop CultureThe song has been used in many other forms of media including film, television, and even video games.
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Live PerformancesDespite the song's popularity, it was rarely performed live by The Rolling Stones until their 1982 European Tour.
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