I Wanna Be Your Man

The Rolling Stones

About I Wanna Be Your Man

"I Wanna Be Your Man" is a Lennon–McCartney-penned song recorded and released as a single by the Rolling Stones, and then recorded by the Beatles. The song was primarily written by Paul McCartney, and finished by Lennon and McCartney in the corner of a room while Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were talking.


Year:
1989
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I wanna be your lover, baby 
I wanna be your man 
I wanna be your lover, baby 
I wanna be your man 

Tell me that you love me, baby 
Tell me you understand 
Tell me that you love me, baby 
Tell me you understand 

I wanna be your man 
I wanna be your man 
I wanna be your man 
I wanna be your man 

I wanna be your man 
I wanna be your man 
I wanna be your man 
I wanna be your man 

Tell me that you love me, baby 
Tell me you understand 
Tell me that you love me, baby 
Tell me you understand 

I wanna be your lover, baby 
I wanna be your man 
I wanna be, I wanna be your lover, baby 
I wanna be your man

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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: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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12 facts about this song

Origin
"I Wanna Be Your Man" is written primarily by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, the predominant songwriting duo of the British band The Beatles.
Recording Year
The song was first recorded in 1963.
Gift to The Rolling Stones
The song was given to The Rolling Stones when they crossed paths at a studio and the Stones were in need of a hit. It became the Rolling Stones' second single.
The Beatles' Version
The Beatles also recorded their version of the song, with Ringo Starr on lead vocals. It was included on their second UK album, "With the Beatles", released in the same year.
Live Performances
The song was a staple of The Beatles' live performances in their early years.
Success with The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones' version of "I Wanna Be Your Man" reached number 12 on the UK singles chart.
Allusion in Popular Culture
The song is often referred to as an allusion to the friendly competition and mutual influence between the two iconic bands, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
Songwriting Moment
McCartney and Lennon allegedly finished writing the song while sitting face-to-face at a piano in the corner of the studio where the Rolling Stones were working, showcasing their songwriting prowess.
Shared Credit
Despite that "I Wanna Be Your Man" is primarily a Paul McCartney composition, the songwriting credit, like most Beatles songs, is shared as Lennon-McCartney.
Influences
The song has the R&B elements that were common in the early works of both The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
Later Commentary
McCartney later joked that they weren't giving their best song to the Stones, but it still marked a significant moment of camaraderie and support in the two bands' early careers.
Lasting Impact
Despite being an early song for both bands, "I Wanna Be Your Man" continues to be remembered as a meeting point between two giants of rock and roll history.

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