It's Only Rock 'n Roll

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About It's Only Rock 'n Roll

"It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" is the lead single from English rock band the Rolling Stones' 1974 album It's Only Rock 'n Roll. Writing is credited to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and the single reached the top ten in the UK charts and top 20 in the United States.


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If I could stick my hand in my heart
And spill it all over the stage
Would it satisfy ya, would it slide on by ya
Would you think the boy is strange? Ain't he strange?

If I could win ya, if I could sing ya
A love song so divine
Would it be enough for your cheating heart
If I broke down and cried? If I cried?

I said I know it's only rock 'n roll but I like it
I know it's only rock 'n roll but I like it, like it, yes, I do
Oh, well, I like it, I like it, I like it
I said can't you see that this old boy has been a lonely?

If I could stick a knife in my heart
Suicide right on stage
Would it be enough for your teenage lust
Would it help to ease the pain? Ease your brain?

If I could dig down deep in my heart
Feelings would flood on the page
Would it satisfy ya, would it slide on by ya
Would ya think the boy's insane? He's insane

I said I know it's only rock 'n roll but I like it
I know it's only rock 'n roll but I like it, like it, yes, I do
Oh, well, I like it, yeah, I like it, I like it
I said can't you see that this old boy has been a lonely?

And do ya think that you're the only girl around?
I bet you think that you're the only woman in town

I said, I know it's only rock 'n roll but I like it
I said, I know it's only rock 'n roll but I like it
I know it's only rock 'n roll but I like it
I know it's only rock 'n roll but I like it, like it, yes, I do
Oh, well, I like it, I like it I like it I like it I like it I like it
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It's only rock 'n roll but I like it
It's only rock 'n roll but I like it
It's only rock 'n roll but I like it
It's only rock 'n roll but I like it
It's only rock 'n roll but I like it
It's only rock 'n roll but I like it
It's only rock 'n roll but I like it
It's only rock 'n roll but I like it
It's only rock 'n roll but I like it
It's only rock 'n roll but I like it
It's only rock 'n roll but I like it
It's only rock 'n roll but I like it
I like it
I like it
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Oh yeah I like it
I like it

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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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14 facts about this song

Origin of the Song
"It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" is a classic tune by The Rolling Stones from the UK. It was initially released as a single in 1974.
Album Studies
The song later became the title track to their 1974 album, "It's Only Rock 'n Roll".
Song Success
The song lands among the bands' most popular songs, reaching #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #16 in the UK charts.
Songwriting
The song was written by the group's dynamic duo Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
Significant Lyrics
The song is a self-mocking anthem, the lyrics referring to the band's commercialism, stating "I know it's only rock 'n roll, but I like it".
Unique Recording
This track marked the first time Ronnie Wood was recorded as a guitarist with The Rolling Stones, even though he was not officially a member until 1975.
Famous Collaboration
David Bowie did backup vocals on this track. He happened to visit the band in the middle of the recording session.
Album Art
The album cover for "It's Only Rock 'n Roll" has Keith Richards in the foreground with the rest of the band in party hats.
Video Production
The music video for "It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" was directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg and was one of the first music videos ever produced.
Legacy and Acclaim
In 2004, the song was ranked #129 on Rolling Stone's "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list.
Live Performances
"It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It) " has been performed in almost every Rolling Stones concert since its release.
Unique Release
This was the last Rolling Stones album for Mick Taylor. He left shortly after the album was released in December 1974, despite having contributed to some songs but not fully credited.
Variations of the Song
The band has performed the song live with artists like Tina Turner and Bob Dylan.
Song Influence
The track has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including blues artist Etta James and rock band Def Leppard.

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