Midnight Rambler
The Rolling Stones
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Did you hear about the midnight rambler Everybody got to go Did you hear about the midnight rambler The one that shut the kitchen door He don't give a hoot of warning Wrapped up in a black cat cloak He don't go in the light of the morning He split the time the cock'rel crows Talkin' about the midnight gambler The one you never seen before Talkin' about the midnight gambler Did you see him jump the garden wall Sighin' down the wind so sadly Listen and you'll hear him moan Talkin' about the midnight gambler Everybody got to go Yeah Did you hear about the midnight rambler Well, honey, it's no rock 'n' roll show Well, I'm talkin' about the midnight gambler Yeah, the one you never seen before (Don't you do that) Well you heard about the Boston, It's not one of those Well, talkin' 'bout the midnight, sh, The one that closed the bedroom door I'm called the hit-and-run raper in anger The knife-sharpened tippie-toe... Or just the shoot 'em dead, brainbell jangler You know, the one you never seen before So if you ever meet the midnight rambler Coming down your marble hall Well he's pouncing like a proud black panther Well, you can say I, I told you so Well, don't you listen for the midnight rambler Play it easy, as you go I'm gonna smash down all your plate glass windows Put a fist, put a fist through your steel-plated door Did you hear about the midnight rambler He'll leave his footprints up and down your hall And did you hear about the midnight gambler And did you see me make my midnight call And if you ever catch the midnight rambler I'll steal your mistress from under your nose I'll go easy with your cold fanged anger I'll stick my knife right down your throat, baby and it hurts!
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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14 facts about this song
Band History"Midnight Rambler" is a song by the English rock band The Rolling Stones.
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Album OriginThe track is originally from their 1969 album "Let It Bleed."
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Live PerformancesIt is a key feature in their concert repertoire, frequently played on their tours.
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Song InspirationThe lyrics were partly inspired by the Boston Strangler, a serial killer who was active in Boston, Massachusetts, in the early 1960s.
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Blues Influence"Midnight Rambler" shows the strong blues influence that was prevalent in much of The Rolling Stones work, especially their earlier music.
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Notable PerformancesIt was performed during the band's appearance at the Altamont Free Concert in December 1969.
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LengthThe studio version is almost seven minutes long, while live versions can often extend to twelve minutes.
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Signature TrackThe song is noted for its distinctive rhythmic feel that can be described as "a slow blues tempo swathed in murky ambiances."
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Song CreditsThe song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
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Studio VersionThe studio version features Mick Jagger on lead vocals and harmonica, Keith Richards and Mick Taylor on electric guitars, Bill Wyman on bass, and Charlie Watts on drums.
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Concert ShowstopperDuring live performances, Mick Jagger often uses a belt as a prop while performing the song, whipping the stage in sync with the song's tempo to create an unforgettable stage spectacle.
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Cover ArtThe "Let It Bleed" album cover was designed by Robert Brownjohn, who used the image of a cake - which was baked by a then-unknown Delia Smith - overlaid with a pizza, a metal clock face, a tyre and other objects.
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Harmonica Use"Midnight Rambler" has a significant harmonica part played by Mick Jagger, showcasing his skills as a harmonica player.
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'Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out' VersionA noticeably faster version of "Midnight Rambler" was recorded for and included on the 1970 live album "Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out”.
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