We Love You

The Rolling Stones

About We Love You

"We Love You" is a song by the English rock band the Rolling Stones that was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. It was first released as a single on 18 August 1967, with "Dandelion" as the B-side. The song peaked at number 8 in Britain and number 50 in the United States, where "Dandelion" was promoted as the A-side and peaked at number 14. The recording features a Mellotron part played by Brian Jones and backing vocals by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles. The single's two tracks were the final Stones recordings receiving a production credit for band manager Andrew Loog Oldham. The recording session represented Oldham's last work with the band before resigning as their producer. 


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1989
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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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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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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.
Controversial Background
The 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.
Unique Sound
The 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.
Famous Music Video
The 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.
Beatle Connections
The 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.
Artistic Inspiration
The 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.
Cryptic Lyrics
The 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.
Arrest Influences
Initially, 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.
Symbolic Cover Art
The 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.
Limited Availability
Despite 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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