Street Fighting Man
The Rolling Stones
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Ev'rywhere I hear the sound Of marching charging feet, boy 'Cause summer's here and the time is right For fighting in the street, boy Well now, what can a poor boy do Except to sing for a rock n' roll band? 'Cause in sleepy London town There's just no place for a street fighting man, no Hey think the time is right For a palace revolution But where I live the game To play is compromise solution Well now, what can a poor boy do Except to sing for a rock n' roll band? 'Cause in sleepy London town There's just no place for a street fighting man, no. Get down. Hey so my name Is called Disturbance I'll shout and scream I'll kill the king, I'll rail at all his servants Well, what can a poor boy do Except to sing for a rock n' roll band? 'Cause in sleepy London town There's just no place for a street fighting man, no Get down
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Street Fighting Man" was released as a single by The Rolling Stones in 1968.
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Album InclusionThis memorable track also appears on the band's "Beggars Banquet" album.
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B-SideThe B-side of the vinyl was another iconic track, "No Expectations."
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by the political and social unrest going on at the time, particularly the events of the 1968 Paris student riots.
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Lyrics ContributionBoth Mick Jagger and Keith Richards contributed to the song's lyrics.
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Critical AcclaimThe song is widely recognized and has received critical acclaim, ranked 301 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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ControversyDue to its political message, many American radio stations refused to play the song.
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Unique SoundOne notable aspect of "Street Fighting Man" is its distinctive sound, which was achieved via recording on a portable cassette, giving it a thin, compressed effect.
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InstrumentsFor the song, Richards played a Gibson Hummingbird acoustic guitar with a scratchy attack, and both he and Brian Jones played sitar and tamboura, which added an Eastern flavor to the music.
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Limited Release in the UKInterestingly, "Street Fighting Man" was not initially released as a single in the UK. It was only in the year 1971 when it was first issued as a single there.
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Live PerformancesWhile the song didn't receive much radio play initially, it has been a staple in The Rolling Stones live performances, appearing in almost every concert since 1969.
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CoversSeveral other well-known artists have covered the song, including Rage Against The Machine and Rod Stewart.
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