I Am Waiting
The Rolling Stones
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I am waiting, I am waiting (oh yeah, oh yeah) I am waiting, I am waiting (oh yeah, oh yeah) Waiting for someone to come out of somewhere Waiting for someone to come out of somewhere You can't hold out, you can't hold out Oh yeah, oh yeah You can't hold out, you can't hold out Oh yeah, oh yeah Waiting for someone to come out of somewhere Waiting for someone to come out of somewhere See it come along and Don't know where it's from Oh, yes you will find out Well, it happens all the time It's censored from our minds You'll find out Slow or fast, slow or fast Oh yeah, oh yeah End at last, end at last Oh yeah, oh yeah Waiting for someone to come out of somewhere Waiting for someone to come out of somewhere Stand up coming years And escalation fears Oh, yes we will find out Well, like a withered stone Fears will pierce your bones You'll find out Oh we're waiting, oh we're waiting Oh yeah, oh yeah Oh we're waiting, oh we're waiting Oh yeah, oh yeah Waiting for someone to come out of somewhere Waiting for someone to come out of somewhere Oh we're waiting, oh we're waiting Oh we're waiting, oh were waiting...
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"I Am Waiting" is a song by The Rolling Stones and featured on their 1966 album "Aftermath."
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Songwriting DuoLike many of their songs, this track was written by the dynamic songwriting partnership of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
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Unique Musical ElementsThe song incorporates sitar playing, reflecting the band's experimentation with different musical instruments and styles during this period.
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InspirationSome believe the lyrics of this song suggest longing or awaiting a significant transformation, which could be personal or societal.
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ReceptionAlthough "I Am Waiting" was not released as a single, it is often hailed by critics as one of the highlights of the "Aftermath" album.
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StyleThe song is noted for its folk rock style with a hit of psychedelic influence.
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Notable Performances"I Am Waiting" was performed on stage during The Rolling Stones' 1966 British tour, but rarely in later years.
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Film UsageThe song was used prominently in the Wes Anderson film "Rushmore" (1998), introducing the song to a new generation of listeners.
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DurationThe song has a duration of 3 minutes and 38 seconds.
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Unusual InstrumentThis is one of the few Rolling Stones’ songs where a dulcimer can be heard. The instrument was played by Brian Jones.
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RecordingThe recording of the song took place during the December 1965 and March 1966 sessions at RCA Studios in Los Angeles.
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Cover VersionsDespite not being a single, the song has been covered by various artists, including American musician Odetta on her album "Odetta Sings the Blues," as well as by British singer-songwriter Trevor Moss.
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