Little by Little
The Rolling Stones
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Tried to trail you last night, baby trail you in my car But I was afraid of what I was looking for And little by little I'm losin' my love for you Yeah, little by little I've found out you was untrue Alright, Keith, come on, now Well I try not to bear the buzz, a girl's gonna hitch a ride Things ain't been the same since my mother died Yeah, little by little, I'm losin' my love for you Yeah, little by little I've found out you was untrue (let's get out of here)
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Written by: Ian Stewart, Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, William Perks, Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, Phil Spector
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc., Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Little by Little" is notably one of the earliest songs written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, key members of the iconic rock band, The Rolling Stones. Their song-writing partnership would later become one of the most successful in rock music history.
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Album PlacementThe song is a part of the Rolling Stones' debut album. The album, released in 1964, is self-titled, which is commonly associated with the band setting their identity.
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Collaborative EffortThe songwriting credit for "Little by Little" also includes Phil Spector, a famous record producer and songwriter. This is an interesting element as Spector's progressive recording techniques significantly influenced the Stones' early sound.
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Lyrics & Mood"Little by Little" is a bluesy rock song that talks about the ending of a relationship in a relatively relaxed and carefree manner, showcasing the Stones' knack for channeling personal experiences through their music.
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Not A Major HitDespite being one of the Rolling Stones' early works, “Little by Little” was not released as a single and is not as widely recognized as some of their other hits from that era.
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Song LengthThe song is shorter than many of their later songs, clocking in at just over 2 minutes 30 seconds.
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British InvasionThe song was released during the time known as the ‘British Invasion’ when British rock and pop artists became popular in the USA.
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Spector’s InfluenceThe song is noted for its soulful sound, which was a sign of Spector's influence and his Wall of Sound technique, a style that would later play a significant role in the Stones' evolution.
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Harmonica ContributionMick Jagger's harmonica playing is a standout feature in this song, which was a common instrumental choice in early Rolling Stones songs.
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In ConcertAlthough "Little by Little" was part of their first album, it was rarely played live in concert by the band.
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