Moonlight Mile

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About Moonlight Mile

"Moonlight Mile" is a song by the Rolling Stones. It appears as the closing track on their 1971 album Sticky Fingers.


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When the wind blows and the rain feels cold 
With a head full of snow 
With a head full of snow 
In the window there's a face you know 
Don't the nights pass slow 
Don't the nights pass slow 

The sound of strangers sending nothing to my mind 
Just another mad mad day on the road 
I am just living to be lying by your side 
But I'm just about a moonlight mile on down the road 

Made a rag pile of my shiny clothes 
Gonna warm my bones 
Gonna warm my bones 
I got silence on my radio 
Let the air waves flow 
Let the air waves flow 

Oh I'm sleeping under strange strange skies 
Just another mad mad day on the road 
My dreams is fading down the railway line 
I'm just about a moonlight mile down the road 

I'm hiding sister and I'm dreaming 
I'm riding down your moonlight mile 
I'm hiding baby and I'm dreaming 
I'm riding down your moonlight mile 
I'm riding down you moonlight mile 

Let it go now, come on up babe 
Yeah, let it go now 
Yeah, flow now baby 
Yeah move on now yeah 

Yeah, I'm coming home 
Cause, I'm just about a moonlight mile on down the road 
Down the road, down the road

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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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10 facts about this song

Songwriting Details
"Moonlight Mile" was co-written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the leading members of The Rolling Stones.
Album Appearance
The song is the final track on the band's 1971 album "Sticky Fingers."
Inspiration
According to Mick Jagger, the song was inspired by the feelings of being homesick and lonely while on tour.
Recording Process
The song was reportedly recorded in a unique way. It was apparently one of the few times where Jagger was left alone to complete the track with producer Jimmy Miller, instead of recording with the rest of the band.
Song Style
Stylistically, "Moonlight Mile" stands out for its lush, romantic sound, which is a departure from The Rolling Stones' rougher, rock 'n' roll style.
Instrumental Arrangement
The song features a string arrangement by Paul Buckmaster, which complements the band's rock sound with a touch of orchestral music.
Lyrics Imagery
The lyrics of the song vividly paint a picture of a weary traveler longing for home—juxtaposing the loneliness of the road with the comfort of home.
Critical Reception
"Moonlight Mile" is often hailed as one of The Rolling Stones' finest deep cuts, with many fans and critics praising its melodic complexities and emotional depth.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity among fans, "Moonlight Mile" was not performed live by the band until their Zip Code Tour in 2015.
Cultural Impact
The song has been covered by a variety of artists across different genres, demonstrating its timeless appeal and influence on popular music.

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