Tumbling Dice
The Rolling Stones
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Women think I'm tasty But they're always tryin' to waste me And make me burn the candle right down But baby, baby I don't need no jewels in my crown Cause all you women is low down gamblers Cheatin' like I don't know how But baby, baby There's fever in the funk house now This low down bitchin' Got my poor feet a itchin' Don't you know the deuce is still wind Baby, I can't stay You got to roll me And call me the tumbling dice Always in a hurry I never stop to worry Don't you see the time flashing by Honey go no money I'm all sixes and sevens and nines Say now, baby I'm the rank outsider You can be my partner in crime But baby, I can't stay You got to roll me And call me the tumbling dice Roll me and call me the tumbling dice Oh my, my, my I'm the lone crap shooter Playing the field every night Baby, can't stay You got to roll me And call me the tumbling dice Roll me and call me the tumbling dice
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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3 facts about this song
The Rolling Stones Facts1. Original Creation: "Tumbling Dice" is originally a Rolling Stones song. It was released as a single in 1972 from their album "Exile on Main St."
2. Songwriting: The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, who are main members of the Rolling Stones.
3. Chart Success: Upon its release, the song reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming one of their popular hit songs.
4. Original Title: Initially, the song was known as "Good Time Women" during the recording process before it was renamed to "Tumbling Dice."
5. Subject Matter: The lyrics of "Tumbling Dice" are typically interpreted as reflecting a distaste for gambling or as a metaphor for a womanizer who insists on remaining unattached.
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Linda Ronstadt Facts6. Cover Version: Linda Ronstadt covered "Tumbling Dice" in 1977. Her version of the song is included on her album "Simple Dreams."
7. Ronstadt's Version Success: Linda's version was also a success. It reached number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 13 on the Easy Listening chart.
8. Recognition: Ronstadt's version of the song was critically acclaimed, with some critics commending her interpretation and vocal performance.
9. Live Performances: Linda Ronstadt often included "Tumbling Dice" in her concert setlists. One notable live performance of the track was in her HBO special released in 1980.
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Shared Facts10. Lasting Popularity: Both versions of "Tumbling Dice", by the Rolling Stones and Linda Ronstadt, have proved enduringly popular. The song has continued to garner airplay on classic rock radio stations.
11. Influence: Both the original and the cover have influenced other artists to cover the song, and it is considered a classic rock staple.
12. Accolades: "Tumbling Dice" by The Rolling Stones was included in the list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" by the Rolling Stone Magazine.
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