Wild Horses

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About Wild Horses

"Wild Horses" is a song by the Rolling Stones from their 1971 album Sticky Fingers. Rolling Stone ranked it number 334 in its "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list in 2004.


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Childhood living is easy to do
The things you wanted I bought them for you
Graceless lady you know who I am
You know I can't let you slide through my hands

Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses couldn't drag me away

I watched you suffer a dull aching pain
Now you've decided to show me the same
No sweeping exit or offstage lines
Could make me feel bitter or treat you unkind
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses couldn't drag me away
I know I've dreamed you a sin and a lie
I have my freedom but I don't have much time
Faith has been broken tears must be cried
Let's do some living after we die

Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses we'll ride them some day
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses we'll ride them some day

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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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13 facts about this song

Song Creativity
"Wild Horses" was originally written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in 1969 during a period of intense creativity for the songwriting duo.
Album
The song is featured on the 1971 Rolling Stones album "Sticky Fingers."
Inspiration
The ballad was reportedly inspired by a conversation between Jagger and Marianne Faithfull, who told him she would rather die than be separated from him.
Speculation
There's speculation that the song is about Marianne Faithfull's struggle with drug addiction, but the band has never confirmed this.
Famous Covers
Numerous artists have covered the song, including Guns N' Roses, Neil Young, and Alicia Keys.
Keith Richards' Daughter
It's often said that Keith Richards came up with the riff while he was warming a bottle for his newborn son, but it was actually his daughter, Angela, who was born around the same time he was coming up with the song.
Gram Parsons' Influence
Before releasing it, the Rolling Stones played "Wild Horses" for their friend, Gram Parsons, who liked it so much he asked if he could record it with his band The Flying Burrito Brothers. Parsons' version was actually released before the Stones' note for note copy of the Stones' arrangement.
First Acoustic Song
"Wild Horses" was the first fully acoustic song that the Rolling Stones recorded and it became iconic for its mixing of rock and country genres.
Live Performances
Despite being a fan favorite, The Rolling Stones did not perform "Wild Horses" live in concert until 1995.
Song Ranking
Rolling Stone Magazine ranked "Wild Horses" at number 334 on its "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list.
Record Label
The song was released under the label Rolling Stones Records, which was formed in 1970 when the band's contract with Decca Records expired.
Music Video
Despite being released in 1971, the official music video for the song wasn't released until 1995. The video, directed by Larry Jordan, includes footage from the band's "Voodoo Lounge" tour.
Reissues
The song is reissued on all of the band's compilation and best-of albums, further emphasizing its importance in the band's history.

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