Far Away Eyes

The Rolling Stones

About Far Away Eyes

"Far Away Eyes" is the sixth track from the English rock band The Rolling Stones' 1978 album, Some Girls. It was released, as the B-side of the single "Miss You", on Rolling Stones Records, on 9 June 1978. Rolling Stone made it the 73rd song in their list of '100 Greatest Rolling Stones Songs'.


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I was driving home early Sunday morning through Bakersfield
Listening to gospel music on the colored radio station
And the preacher said "you know you always have the
Lord by your side"

And I was so pleased to be informed of this that I ran
Twenty red lights in his honor
Thank you Jesus, thank you lord

I had an arrangement to meet a girl, and I was kind of late
And I thought by the time I got there she'd be off, she'd be
Off with the nearest truck driver she could find
Much to my surprise, there she was sittin' in the corner
A little bleary, worse for wear and tear
Was a girl with far away eyes

So if you're down on your luck
And you can't harmonize
Find a girl with far away
And if you're downright disgusted
And life ain't worth a dime
Get a girl with far away eyes

Well the preacher kept right on saying that all I had to do was send
20 dollars to the church of the sacred bleeding heart of Jesus,
Located somewhere in Los Angeles, California
And next week they'd say my prayer on the radio and all my
Dreams would come true
So I did, the next week, I got a prayer for the girl
Well, you know what kind of eyes she got

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So if you're down on your luck
I know you all sympathize
Find a girl with far away eyes
And if you're downright disgusted
And life ain't worth a dime
Get a girl with far away eyes

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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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11 facts about this song

Album Placement
"Far Away Eyes" is a song by The Rolling Stones that appears on their 1978 album "Some Girls."
Genre Classification
The song is largely classified under Country Rock which was a departure from The Rolling Stones' usual rock genre. The band paid homage to Bakersfield sound, a sub-genre of country music, in this song.
Songwriting
The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the primary songwriters of the band.
Satirical Lyrics
While the song carries a country tune, the lyrics are a satirical take on the themes commonly found in country music such as life hardships and religious redemption.
Vocal Experiment
It is one of the few Rolling Stones songs in which Mick Jagger sang in a noticeable country accent.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, "Far Away Eyes" is rarely performed live by the band. The song was first performed live in July 1978.
Radio Introduction
When introducing the song on their weekly radio show, Jagger stated that "you don't have to be in Tennessee or Kentucky to have far away eyes."
Single Release
The song was released as the B-side to their single "Miss You" in the United States.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised "Far Away Eyes" for its parody of country music with many noting its humorous lyrics and Mick Jagger's pronounced country accent.
Promotional Video
A promotional video was made for the song suggesting band members' fondness for the track. This video did not see as much television airplay as their other songs.
Artistic Influence
Artists and bands like Gillian Welch have covered "Far Away Eyes" in their work, highlighting its influence in the music community.

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