Dead Flowers

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About Dead Flowers

"Dead Flowers" is a song written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the rock band the Rolling Stones, appearing on their 1971 album Sticky Fingers.


Year:
1972
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Well when you're sitting there in your silk upholstered chair 
Talkin' to some rich folk that you know 
Well I hope you won't see me in my ragged company 
Well, you know I could never be alone 

Take me down little Susie, take me down 
I know you think you're the queen of the underground 
And you can send me dead flowers every morning 
Send me dead flowers by the mail 
Send me dead flowers to my wedding 
And I won't forget to put roses on your grave 

Well when you're sitting back in your rose pink Cadillac 
Making bets on Kentucky Derby Day 
Ah, I'll be in my basement room with a needle and a spoon 
And another girl to take my pain away 

Take me down little Susie, take me down 
I know you think you're the queen of the underground 
And you can send me dead flowers every morning 
Send me dead flowers by the mail 
Send me dead flowers to my wedding 
And I won't forget to put roses on your grave 

Take me down little Susie, take me down 
I know you think you're the queen of the underground 
And you can send me dead flowers every morning 
Send me dead flowers by the U.S. Mail 
Say it with dead flowers in my wedding 
And I won't forget to put roses on your grave 
No, I won't forget to put roses on your grave

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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 Jaggers

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Dead Flowers" is a song by British rock band The Rolling Stones off their 1971 album "Sticky Fingers."
Song Inspiration
The song is influenced by the country music of America, which Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were fond of in their early days.
Song Contributors
The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the lead members of The Rolling Stones.
Song Style
"Dead Flowers" features elements of country rock, showcasing the Rolling Stones' versatility.
Band’s Opinion
Although it's not one of their biggest hits, Keith Richards has expressed that it's one of his favorite Rolling Stones songs.
Key Performer
Gram Parsons, a close friend of Richards and a huge influence on the band's move into country music, was said to have been the inspiration for this song.
Live Performances
"Dead Flowers" became a staple in the band's live performances and was played frequently during their concerts in the 1970s.
Album Success
The song was part of the "Sticky Fingers" album, which achieved triple platinum status in the United States.
Song Cover
Several artists have covered "Dead Flowers," including Gilby Clarke, Jerry Lee Lewis, and CJ Ramone, further testifying to the song's enduring popularity.
Soundtrack Presence
The song was featured in the Oscar-winning film "The Big Lebowski" in 1998.

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