Tumbling Dice

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About Tumbling Dice

"Tumbling Dice" (originally called "Good Time Women") is a single written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards for the Rolling Stones' 1972 double album Exile on Main St., and was the album's lead single. The song, recorded in the basement of the chateau Villa Nellcôte in France, peaked at number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 5 in the UK Singles chart. The lyrics tell the story of a gambler who cannot remain faithful to any woman. The music has a blues boogie-woogie rhythm and has been noted for its irregular lyrical structure and "groove". "Tumbling Dice" has been performed in many of the band's concerts since its premiere on 3 June 1972 at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia. Cover versions of "Tumbling Dice" have been created in such diverse styles as reggae, bluegrass and noise rock. An updated version from a female perspective was a Top 40 hit single for Linda Ronstadt in 1978, which is included in the film FM and on her album Simple Dreams. 


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1972
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Wo Yeah! (Wo, wo)
Women think I'm tasty, but they're always tryin' to waste me
And make me burn the candle right down,
But baby, baby, I don't need no jewels in my crown.
Cause all you women is low down gamblers,
Cheatin' like I don't know how,
But baby, baby, there's fever in the funk house now.
This low down bitchin' got my poor feet a itchin',
Don't you know you know the duece is still wild.
Baby, I can't stay, you got to roll me
And call me the tumblin' dice.
Always in a hurry, I never stop to worry,
Don't you see the time flashin' by.
Honey, got no money,
I'm all sixes and sevens and nines.
Say now baby, I'm the rank outsider,
You can be my partner in crime.
But baby, I can't stay,
You got to roll me and call me the tumblin',
Roll me and call me the tumblin' dice.
Oh, my, my, my, I'm the lone crap shooter,
Playin' the field ev'ry night.
But baby, I can't stay,
You got to roll me and call me the tumblin' dice, (Call me the tumblin')
Got to roll me (yayes), Got to roll me, Got to roll me (Oh yeah)
Got to roll me
Got to roll me (yeah)
Got to roll me (Keep on rolling)
Got to roll me (Keep on rolling)
Got to roll me (Keep on rolling)
Got to roll me
My baby, call me the tumblin' dice, yeah
Got to roll me
Baby sweet as sugar (Got to roll me)
Yeah, my, my, my yeah (Got to roll me)
I went down baby, oh
Got to roll me (hit me)
Baby I'm down

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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: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger

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The Rolling Stones Facts
1. Original Creation: "Tumbling Dice" is originally a Rolling Stones song. It was released as a single in 1972 from their album "Exile on Main St." 2. Songwriting: The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, who are main members of the Rolling Stones. 3. Chart Success: Upon its release, the song reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming one of their popular hit songs. 4. Original Title: Initially, the song was known as "Good Time Women" during the recording process before it was renamed to "Tumbling Dice." 5. Subject Matter: The lyrics of "Tumbling Dice" are typically interpreted as reflecting a distaste for gambling or as a metaphor for a womanizer who insists on remaining unattached.
Linda Ronstadt Facts
6. Cover Version: Linda Ronstadt covered "Tumbling Dice" in 1977. Her version of the song is included on her album "Simple Dreams." 7. Ronstadt's Version Success: Linda's version was also a success. It reached number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 13 on the Easy Listening chart. 8. Recognition: Ronstadt's version of the song was critically acclaimed, with some critics commending her interpretation and vocal performance. 9. Live Performances: Linda Ronstadt often included "Tumbling Dice" in her concert setlists. One notable live performance of the track was in her HBO special released in 1980.
Shared Facts
10. Lasting Popularity: Both versions of "Tumbling Dice", by the Rolling Stones and Linda Ronstadt, have proved enduringly popular. The song has continued to garner airplay on classic rock radio stations. 11. Influence: Both the original and the cover have influenced other artists to cover the song, and it is considered a classic rock staple. 12. Accolades: "Tumbling Dice" by The Rolling Stones was included in the list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" by the Rolling Stone Magazine.

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