Angie

The Rolling Stones

About Angie

"Angie" is a song by the rock band The Rolling Stones, featured on their 1973 album Goats Head Soup.


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Angie, Angie
When will those clouds all disappear?
Angie, Angie
Where will it lead us from here?
With no lovin' in our soul and no money in our coats
You can't say we're satisfied
But Angie, Angie
You can't say we never tried

Angie, you're beautiful
But I hate that sadness in your eyes
Angie, I still love you baby
Remember all those nights we cried
All the dreams were held so close
Seemed to all go up in smoke
Let me whisper in your ear
Angie, Angie
Where will it lead us from here? Yeah

All the dreams we held so close
Seemed to all go up in smoke
Hate that sadness in your eyes
But Angie, I still love you baby
Everywhere I look I see your eyes
There ain't a woman that comes close to you
Come on baby dry your eyes
But Angie, Angie
Ain't it good to be alive
Angie, Angie, you can't say we never tried

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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, Michael Jagger

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13 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Angie" was released by The Rolling Stones in August 1973 as the lead single from their album "Goats Head Soup."
Chart Success
The song was a commercial success, reaching No. 1 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 in the UK Singles Chart.
Rumored Dedication
The song is thought by many to be about Angie Bowie, David Bowie's first wife. However, that rumor was consistently denied by the band.
Writing Credits
It is credited to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the band's primary songwriters.
Musical Composition
"Angie" is an acoustic-guitar-driven ballad, which sets it apart from many Rolling Stones tracks that are driven by electric guitar.
Song Inspiration
Keith Richards has stated in interviews that he wrote "Angie" in a Swiss clinic while detoxing from heroin addiction.
Song's Impact
Despite the controversy surrounding the song’s meaning, Angie has been covered by many other artists, including Tori Amos and The Flaming Lips, showing its music influence.
Official Explanation
Mick Jagger has stated that the song was about an abstract, not physical, woman, and "Angie" was simply a nice name that fit with the song's lyrics.
Album Success
The album "Goats Head Soup" was also very successful, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Song Lyrics
The song reflects the tumult, heartache, and sadness that can come with love and relationships.
Awards
"Angie" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2020.
Pop Culture
The song has been used in many other forms of media including film, television, and even video games.
Live Performances
Despite the song's popularity, it was rarely performed live by The Rolling Stones until their 1982 European Tour.

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