Moonlight Mile
The Rolling Stones
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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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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.
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Album AppearanceThe song is the final track on the band's 1971 album "Sticky Fingers."
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InspirationAccording to Mick Jagger, the song was inspired by the feelings of being homesick and lonely while on tour.
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Recording ProcessThe 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.
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Song StyleStylistically, "Moonlight Mile" stands out for its lush, romantic sound, which is a departure from The Rolling Stones' rougher, rock 'n' roll style.
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Instrumental ArrangementThe song features a string arrangement by Paul Buckmaster, which complements the band's rock sound with a touch of orchestral music.
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Lyrics ImageryThe 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.
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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.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity among fans, "Moonlight Mile" was not performed live by the band until their Zip Code Tour in 2015.
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Cultural ImpactThe 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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