Torn and Frayed
The Rolling Stones
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Hey let him follow you down, Way underground wind and he's bound. Bound to follow you down, Just a dead beat right off the street. Bound to follow you down. Well the ballrooms and smelly bordellos And dressing rooms filled with parasites. On stage the band has got problems, They're a bag of nerves on first nights. He ain't tied down to no home town, Yeah, and he thought he was wreckless. You think he's bad, he thinks you're mad, Yeah, and the guitar player gets restless. And his coat is torn and frayed, It's seen much better days. Just as long as the guitar plays Let it steal your heart away, Let it steal your heart away. And his coat is torn and frayed, It's seen much better days. Just as long as the guitar plays Let it steal your heart away, Joe's got a cough, sounds kind a rough, Yeah, and the codeine to fix it. Doctor prescribes, drug store supplies, Who's gonna help him to kick it And his coat is torn and frayed, It's seen much better days. Just as long as the guitar plays Let it steal your heart away, Let it steal your heart away. And his coat is torn and frayed, It's seen much better days. Just as long as the guitar plays Just as long as the guitar plays Just as long as the guitar plays Just as long as the guitar plays
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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11 facts about this song
Band Details"Torn and Frayed" is a song by The Rolling Stones, an English rock band formed in 1962 in London, and is hailed as one of the most prominent rock bands in history.
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Album AssociationThe track was featured on the band's 1972 double album "Exile on Main St." which is frequently hailed as one of the greatest albums in rock 'n' roll history.
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Musical CompositionThis song is characterized by a distinctive country-blues style with a touch of rock'n'roll. It features Mick Jagger on lead vocals, Keith Richards on slide guitar and Mick Taylor on lead guitar.
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LyricistThe song is largely believed to be written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the band's primary songwriting duo known as the "Glimmer Twins."
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Concept and Background"Torn and Frayed" is said to depict the struggles and lifestyle of the Rolling Stones at that time, particularly the life on the road, the wear and tear of constant touring and partying.
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InterpretationThe song has been interpreted as a commentary about the band's testing schedule and chaotic lifestyle during the time in the early 1970s. "Torn and Frayed" is thought to be an allusion to the strained relationships within the band.
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Contributing ArtistsThe track includes a distinctive pedal steel guitar part performed by Al Perkins, a renowned session musician.
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ReceptionDespite being not as popular as some of the other Stones classics, "Torn and Frayed" has achieved a cult following among die-hard Stones fans, and it is praised for its raw, heartfelt lyrics and authentic roots rock sound.
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Inspiring ArtistsThe song has inspired several artists and has been covered quite a few times. American alt-country band the Drive-By Truckers has performed the song live several times.
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Live PerformancesInterestingly, the song was rarely performed live until the band's 50 & Counting... tour in 2012-2013, almost 40 years from its initial release.
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VariationsSeveral different versions of the song exist, including a mix of the song available on the remastered edition of "Exile on Main St." released in 2010.
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