Monkey Man

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About Monkey Man

"Monkey Man" is a song by English rock band the Rolling Stones, featured as the eighth track on their 1969 album Let It Bleed.


Year:
1969
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I'm a fleabit peanut monkey
And all my friends are junkies
That's not really true

I'm a cold Italian pizza
I could use a lemon squeezer
What you do?

But I've been bit and I've been tossed around
By every she-rat in this town
Have you babe?

But I am just a monkey man
I'm glad you are a monkey woman too

I was bitten by a boar
I was gouged and I was gored
But I pulled on through

Yeah, I'm a sack of broken eggs
I always have an unmade bed
Don't you?

Well I hope we're not too messianic
Or a trifle too satanic
But we love to play the blues

But well I am just a monkey man
I'm glad you are a monkey woman too
Monkey woman too babe

I'm a monkey man
I'm a monkey man
I'm a monkey man
I'm a monkey man
I'm a monkey
I'm a monkey
I'm a monkey
I'm a monkey
Monkey, monkey
Monkey

Monkey
I'm a monkey

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The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in Dartford in 1962. The earliest settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (keyboards, piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). Since Wyman's retirement in 1993, the band's full members have been Jagger, Richards, Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood who joined in 1975. Darryl Jones (bassist) and Chuck Leavell (keyboardist) are regular contributors but not full band members. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Rolling Stones in 1989, noting that "critical acclaim and popular consensus has accorded them the title of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.”Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 4… more »

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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger

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9 facts about this song

Album Release
"Monkey Man" was released as part of 'Let It Bleed' album by The Rolling Stones in 1969.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the principal songwriting team of the Stones.
Not a Single
Despite its popularity, "Monkey Man" wasn't one of The Rolling Stones' singles.
Song Theme
The song encapsulates themes of dealing with excess and fame counterbalanced with human instincts and urges.
Piano Contribution
The original version from 'Let It Bleed' album features Nicky Hopkins on the piano.
Keith Richards' Favourite
The song is often cited as one of Keith Richards' favourite Rolling Stones songs.
Usage in Film and TV
"Monkey Man" has been used in numerous film and television soundtracks, including in Martin Scorsese's crime film "Goodfellas," and British comedy-drama series "Life on Mars."
Live Performances
"Monkey Man" was rarely performed live by the band until recent years. It finally made its concert debut on The Rolling Stones' 1997-1998 Bridges to Babylon Tour.
Pop Culture References
The song's lyrics reference Italian artist Vali Myers, an acquaintance of the band in the line "I'm just a monkey man, I'm glad you are a monkey woman too."

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