🇬🇧London Mat: The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones formed in London in 1962. The original lineup included Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Ian Stewart, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts. They were part of the British Invasion of the 1960s, which saw a wave of British bands, including The Beatles and The Who, take over the American music scene. Their success exploded with a distinct blues-inspired sound that subsequently influenced countless musicians and artists.

“Some Girls” was released in 1978 as the title track of their album of the same name. The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and it quickly became one of the band’s most well-known and beloved tracks.

Lyrically, the song is a celebration of different types of women that the narrator has encountered, with Jagger singing about different types of women.

The song’s lyrics were controversial at the time of its release. However, the band argued that the song was a celebration of diversity and a reflection of their own experiences on the road.

Despite the controversy, “Some Girls” remains a beloved classic rock track, and it’s often included on lists of the greatest songs of all time. The album “Some Girls”commercial and critical success, and is considered one of the best albums in The Rolling Stones’ extensive discography.

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