We Love You
The Rolling Stones
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We don't care if you only love we We don't care if you only love we We love you, we love you, and we hope That you will love we too We love they, we love they, and We want you to love they too Ah We don't care if you hound we and Love is all around we Love can't get our minds off We love you, we love you You will never win we Your uniforms don't fit we We forget the place we're in 'Cause we love you We love you, of course, we do I love you, I love you And I hope that you won't prove wrong too We love you, we do, we love you, we do
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Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER
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10 facts about this song
Release & Reception"We Love You" was released as a single by The Rolling Stones in 1967. It received mixed reviews, but still managed to reach number eight on the UK Singles Chart and number 50 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Controversial BackgroundThe song was recorded whilst Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones were all facing legal charges and potential jail sentences, causing deep concern among the band's fan base. The lyrics were seen as a response to the band's perception of being persecuted.
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Unique SoundThe song is noted for its unique sound, which includes the use of Mellotron, a type of early keyboard synthesizer. Brian Jones played the Mellotron on this track, giving the song its distinctive sound.
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Famous Music VideoThe promotional film for "We Love You" is highly acclaimed. It was one of the first music videos ever made, it features Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Brian Jones along with Marianne Faithfull and Anita Pallenberg. The video depicts the band in various acts of debauchery, mirroring the controversial image of the band.
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Beatle ConnectionsThe Beatles' members, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, provided backing vocals for this song. The connection with The Beatles is also represented in the B-side of the single, which is a song called "Dandelion," a title that was reportedly inspired by a drawing by Julian Lennon, John Lennon's son.
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Artistic InspirationThe music video of the song was inspired by Oscar Wilde's play "The Importance of Being Earnest," with the band performing in Victorian-era costumes.
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Cryptic LyricsThe lyrics of the song are cryptic and have been subject to multiple interpretations. Some music critics believe it's a defiant message to their fans expressing their uncompromising attitude towards their controversial lifestyle.
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Arrest InfluencesInitially, it was written as a thank-you for the support the band received during the infamous 1967 Redlands drug bust, where Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were arrested and faced serious charges.
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Symbolic Cover ArtThe cover art for the song's single was designed by British artist Peter Blake, who is famous for designing the cover of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The artwork features a photograph of the band behind bars, which is a obvious reference to their recent legal troubles.
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Limited AvailabilityDespite its historical significance and cultural impact, "We Love You" has been rarely included in the compilification albums. As of today, it is one of their more difficult tracks to find within their discography.
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