Slave
The Rolling Stones
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Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it Don't want to be your slave Don't want to be your slave Don't want to be your slave Don't want to be your slave Don't want to be your slave Don't want to be your slave Twenty-four hours a day Hey, why don't you go down to the supermarket, get something to eat Steal something of the shelves Pass by the liquor store, be back about quarter to twelve Don't want to be your slave Don't want to be your slave Don't want to be your slave (go, baby) Don't want to be your slave (yeah) Don't want to be your slave (go, baby) Don't want to be your slave (yeah, baby) (Go, yeah, go, baby, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Don't want to be your slave Don't want to be your slave Don't want to be your slave Don't want to be your slave Don't want to be your slave Don't want to be your slave Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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7 facts about this song
Song Basics"Slave" is a song by the English rock band The Rolling Stones.
- It was included in their 1981 album "Tattoo You."
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CompositionThe song has a prominent rhythm section including jazz influences, which were rare in Rolling Stones' songs.
- It famously features a percussion and organ-heavy rhythm track and pronounced use of the electric piano.
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ContributorsAlthough the song was credited to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the song's creation was mainly driven by Richards.
- Rolling Stones' drummer Charlie Watts is absent from the recording of "Slave." Instead, it features Jagger on percussion, and Ollie E. Brown and Michael Shrieve on drums.
- Additionally, the song features Pete Townshend from The Who and noted jazz musician Sonny Rollins.
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Recording HistoryThe instrumental base for "Slave" was recorded in the late-70's Rotary Sound Studios in Paris (1975 session) and later built upon during the Tattoo You sessions between October and November 1980.
- The song was one of the older outtake songs reworked for the Tattoo You album.
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ReceptionAlthough it was not released as a commercial single, "Slave" has been praised for its instrumentation and stylistic departure from typical Rolling Stones songs.
- The song showcases The Rolling Stones' ability to effectively incorporate different musical genres and styles into their own unique sound.
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Significance"Slave" stands out amongst the Rolling Stones' discography not only for its unique sound, but also the collaboration with icons like Pete Townshend and Sonny Rollins in its creation.
- It's a classic example of the band's experimentation with a variety of musical styles, talent, and creative processes.
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Music AnalysisThe song is written in the key of F# minor and it follows a blues-influenced chord progression throughout its numerous solos.
- Particularly, Rollins' saxophone interplay with the band has received significant attention from listeners and critics.
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