Sleep Tonight
The Rolling Stones
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You better get some sleep tonight You better get some sleep tonight Honey, just warn your friends You better get some sleep tonight You always watch the sun go down The same old shadows crawl over town Those thoughts of you it shivers me The moon grows cold in memory Baby you better get some sleep tonight All you got to do is close your eyes You better get some sleep tonight I wish you baby, all the best If you turn out like all the rest This darkness baby, it's chilling me Stars store down in sympathy Baby you better get some sleep tonight All you got to do is close your eyes Baby you better get some sleep tonight You better get some sleep tonight You better get some sleep tonight Warn all your friends You better keep them out of sight You better get some sleep tonight They robbed you of your dignity They even steal your heart from me It ain't revenge, you understand Baby I just want to know who death this hand Baby, ah that's alright Baby you better get some sleep tonight All you got to do is close your eyes Baby you better get some sleep tonight You better get some sleep tonight You better get some sleep tonight
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Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Sleep Tonight" was released on September 29, 1986.
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Album InclusionThe song appears on the band's 18th studio album in the UK and 20th in the US, known as "Dirty Work."
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Featured ArtistThe track features Rolling Stones band member Keith Richards on lead vocals instead of the usual lead, Mick Jagger.
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Songwriting CreditKeith Richards co-wrote "Sleep Tonight" with fellow Rolling Stones bandmate, Mick Jagger.
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Additional InstrumentsIt is a distinctive track due to the inclusion of piano, which was played by Stones co-founder and multi-instrumentalist, Ian Stewart.
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Ian Stewart's TributeSadly, "Sleep Tonight" was the last song Ian Stewart played on before his death in December 1985. The album "Dirty Work" is dedicated to him.
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Uncommon GenreUnlike many other songs by The Rolling Stones that primarily feature rock and roll and blues rock, "Sleep Tonight" is predominantly categorized under the genre of piano blues.
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Non-touring TrackThe Rolling Stones have never played "Sleep Tonight" live, making it a unique studio track and a rare treat for fans who deeply explore their discography.
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Intro SpeechTom Waits, a famous American singer, songwriter, and actor, performs an incomprehensible spoken intro to the song in the album version.
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Critical ReceptionDespite being relatively lesser-known in the band's extensive catalog, "Sleep Tonight" received favorable reviews from critics who appreciated its blues vibe and lyricism.
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