Doom and Gloom

The Rolling Stones

About Doom and Gloom

"Doom and Gloom" is the lead single taken from GRRR!, the 50th anniversary compilation album by The Rolling Stones. It was premiered on BBC Radio 2 on 11 October 2012. The song's recording marked the first time that Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood had been in the studio together for seven years, since completing their 2005 album A Bigger Bang. A lyric video was released on YouTube the same day. The song charted at #61 on the UK Singles Chart, #26 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and #30 on the Billboard Rock Songs chart in October 2012. Rolling Stone named "Doom and Gloom" the eighteenth best song of 2012. 


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2012
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I had a dream last night
That I was piloting a plane
And all the passengers were drunk and insane
I crash landed in a Louisiana swamp
Shot up a horde of zombies
But I come out on top
What's it all about?
Guess it just reflects my mood
Sitting in the dirt
Feeling kind of hurt

When all I hear is doom and gloom
And all is darkness in my room
Through the light your face I see
Baby take a chance
Baby won't you dance with me

Lost all that treasure in an overseas war
It just goes to show you, don't get what you paid for
Battle to the rich and you worry about the poor
Put my feet up on the couch
And lock all the doors
What's that funky noise
Guess that's the tightening of the screws
Sitting in the dirt
I'm feeling kind of hurt

All I hear is doom and gloom
But when those drums go boom boom boom
And through the night your face I see
Baby take a chance
Baby won't you dance with me
Yeah
Baby won't you dance with me
Ah yeah

Fracking deep for oil
But there's nothing in the sump
There's kids all picking
Ar the garbage dumb
I'm running out of water
So I better prime the pump
I'm trying to stay sober
But I end up drunk

We'll be eating dirt
Living on the side of the road
There's some food for thought
Kinda makes your head explode
Feeling kind of hurt
Yeah

But all I hear is doom and gloom
And all is darkness in my room
Through the night your face I see
Baby take your chance
Won't you dance with me
Yeah, come on
Baby won't you dance with me

I'm feeling kind of hurt
Baby won't you dance with me
Oh yeah
I'm sitting in the dirt
Baby won't you dance with me!

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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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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"Doom and Gloom" was released on Oct 11, 2012, making it one of the newer songs by The Rolling Stones.
Album Information
The song was featured in the band's compilation album "GRRR!", launched in celebration of their 50th anniversary.
Song Creation
The track was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, famously known as the primary songwriters of The Rolling Stones.
Recording Location
"Doom and Gloom" was recorded in Paris, marking the first time the band had been in the recording studio since 2005.
Critical Reception
Though the song did not chart as one of their biggest hits, it was met with mostly positive reviews from critics.
Music Video
A music video was released for "Doom and Gloom" and directed by Jonas Åkerlund, featuring Swedish actress Noomi Rapace.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 61 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart in the US.
Live Debut
"Doom and Gloom" was debuted live on October 25, 2012 during a concert in Paris.
Genre Classification
The track is primarily classified as Rock, adhering to the Stones’ classic rock sound.
Notable Lyrics
The lyrics of the song tackle various contemporary issues, from the global financial crisis to environmental concerns.
Return to Roots
The song marked a return to the band's blues-infused rock sound that they were renowned for in the earlier part of their career.
Band's Lineup
The recording session featured the band’s four key members - Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood.
First Time Achievement
"Doom and Gloom" was one of the two new tracks added to the album "GRRR!", marking the first time that new songs had been added to a Rolling Stones compilation.

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