19th Nervous Breakdown

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About 19th Nervous Breakdown

"19th Nervous Breakdown" is a song by the English rock band the Rolling Stones. Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, it was recorded in late 1965 and released as a single in February 1966. It reached number 2 on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and Britain's Record Retailer chart (subsequently the UK Singles Chart), while topping the charts compiled by Cash Box and NME.


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1966
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You're the kind of person you meet at certain dismal dull affairs.
Center of a crowd, talking much too loud running up and down the stairs.
Well, it seems to me that you have seen too much in too few years.
And though you've tried you just can't hide your eyes are edged with tears.

You better stop, look around, 
Here it comes, here it comes, here it comes, here it comes. 
Here comes your nineteenth nervous breakdown.

When you were a child you were treated kind
But you were never brought up right.
You were always spoiled with a thousand toys but still you cried all night.
Your mother who neglected you owes a million dollars tax.
And your father's still perfecting ways of making sealing wax.

You better stop, look around, 
Here it comes, here it comes, here it comes, here it comes. 
Here comes your nineteenth nervous breakdown.

Oh, who's to blame, that girl's just insane.
Well nothing I do don't seem to work,
It only seems to make matters worse. Oh please.

You were still in school when you had that fool who really messed your mind.
And after that you turned your back on treating people kind.
On our first trip I tried so hard to rearrange your mind.
But after a while I realized you were disarranging mine.

You better stop, look around, 
Here it comes, here it comes, here it comes, here it comes. 
Here comes your nineteenth nervous breakdown.

Oh, who's to blame, that girl's just insane.
Well nothing I do don't seem to work,
It only seems to make matters worse. Oh please.

When you were a child you were treated kind
But you were never brought up right.
You were always spoiled with a thousand toys but still you cried all night.
Your mother who neglected you owes a million dollars tax.
And your father's still perfecting ways of making sealing wax.

You better stop, look around, 
Here it comes
Here comes your nineteenth nervous breakdown.
Here comes your nineteenth nervous breakdown.
Here comes your nineteenth nervous breakdown.
Here comes your nineteenth nervous breakdown.
Here comes your nineteenth nervous breakdown.
Here comes your nineteenth nervous breakdown.

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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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Release Details
The Rolling Stones released "19th Nervous Breakdown" as a single on 4th February 1966 in the UK and 12th February 1966 in the US.
Chart Performance
The song topped the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Songwriting
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the driving force behind most of the Rolling Stones' compositions, penned the song.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "19th Nervous Breakdown" refer to an emotionally unstable, materialistic young woman who is heading for a mental breakdown.
Song Structure
The song is unique for its staccato guitar riff and marked by a heavy blues-rock sound with crisp drumming.
B-Side
The song was released as a double A-side single with "As Tears Go By" in the US.
Music Video
The Rolling Stones’ performance of "19th Nervous Breakdown" on the Ed Sullivan Show has often been referred to as the unofficial music video for the song.
Interpretative Relevance
The song, with its dark humor and critique of rich, bored socialite culture, mirrors the restless spirit of the mid-60s, making it a period piece in the history of rock and roll.
Live Performances
"19th Nervous Breakdown" has been a recurring staple for the Rolling Stones' live performances over the years.
Cover Versions
Multiple artists across different genres have covered this song, reflecting its broad appeal and lasting impact.
Consecutive Chart Success
This was the fifth UK number-one single for the Rolling Stones, following "It's All Over Now", "Little Red Rooster", "The Last Time", and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction".
Re-Release
The song was re-released in the UK in 1971 with "Sad Day" on the B side and reached number 58 on the charts.
Classic Stones Lineup
"19th Nervous Breakdown" is an example of the classic Rolling Stones lineup; the studio recording featured Mick Jagger on vocals, Keith Richards and Brian Jones on guitars, Bill Wyman on bass, and Charlie Watts on drums.
Album Inclusion
Although released as a standalone single in 1966, the song was included in the US version of the album “Aftermath”.
Subsequent Compilations
"19th Nervous Breakdown" has been included in several subsequent Rolling Stones compilations including, "Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass)", "Thirty Greatest Hits", "Greatest Hits Vol. 2" and "Jump Back".
Pop Culture Reference
The song was featured in Martin Scorsese's 2006 movie "The Departed", attesting to its enduring cultural relevance.

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