Rolling Stones “Honky Tonk Women”

The Rolling Stones have endured a long and successful career, selling over 200 million albums world wide in their 40 plus years on stage.

One of their greatest hits was “Honky Tonk Women”.  It was released in 1969, just 7 years after their formation, and was instrumental in catapulting them into the world spotlight.

“Honky Tonk Women” was released on 4 July 69 in the UK and one week later in the US, and was a chart topper in both countries. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in Brazil at the end of 1968 while they were on holiday.

The distinctive, and unforgettable intro to the song features a guitar riff, but with the beat played with a cowbell. Jimmy Miller, the Rolling Stones producer, played the cowbell for the recording.

“Honky Tonk Women” has often been referred to as the greatest rock and roll song of all time. If you are a fan of the Rolling Stones, check out all the T Shirts and Merchandise here.  This video is of an early version of the song performed Live in Hyde Park in 1969.

Honky Tonk Women Lyrics

I met a gin soaked, bar-room queen in memphis,
She tried to take me upstairs for a ride.
She had to heave me right across her shoulder
cause I just cant seem to drink you off my mind.

Its the honky tonk women
Gimme, gimme, gimme the honky tonk blues.

I laid a divorcee in new york city,
I had to put up some kind of a fight.
The lady then she covered me with roses,
She blew my nose and then she blew my mind.

Its the honky tonk women
Gimme, gimme, gimme the honky tonk blues.

(yeah!) its the honky tonk women.
Gimme, gimme, gimme the honky tonk blues.

(yeah!) its the honky tonk women.
Gimme, gimme, gimme the honky tonk blues