Monkey Man
The Rolling Stones
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I'm a flea bit peanut monkey All my friends are junkies That's not really true I'm a cold Italian pizza I could use a lemon squeezer What you do? But I've been bit and I've been tossed around By every she-rat in this town Have you, babe? Well, I am just a monkey man I'm glad you are a monkey woman too I was bitten by a boar I was gouged and I was gored But I pulled on through Yes, I'm a sack of broken eggs I always have an unmade bed Don't you? Well, I hope we're not too messianic Or a trifle too satanic We love to play the blues Well I am just a monkey man I'm glad you are a monkey, monkey woman too, babe I'm a monkey I'm a monkey I'm a monkey man I'm a monkey man I'm a monkey...
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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9 facts about this song
Album Release"Monkey Man" was released as part of 'Let It Bleed' album by The Rolling Stones in 1969.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the principal songwriting team of the Stones.
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Not a SingleDespite its popularity, "Monkey Man" wasn't one of The Rolling Stones' singles.
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Song ThemeThe song encapsulates themes of dealing with excess and fame counterbalanced with human instincts and urges.
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Piano ContributionThe original version from 'Let It Bleed' album features Nicky Hopkins on the piano.
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Keith Richards' FavouriteThe song is often cited as one of Keith Richards' favourite Rolling Stones songs.
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Usage in Film and TV"Monkey Man" has been used in numerous film and television soundtracks, including in Martin Scorsese's crime film "Goodfellas," and British comedy-drama series "Life on Mars."
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Live Performances"Monkey Man" was rarely performed live by the band until recent years. It finally made its concert debut on The Rolling Stones' 1997-1998 Bridges to Babylon Tour.
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Pop Culture ReferencesThe song's lyrics reference Italian artist Vali Myers, an acquaintance of the band in the line "I'm just a monkey man, I'm glad you are a monkey woman too."
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