The Rolling Stones — Bitch
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Feeling so tired, can't understand it
Just had a fortnight's sleep
I'm feeling so tired, I'm so distracted
Ain't touched a thing all week
I'm feeling drunk, juiced up and sloppy
Ain't touched a drink all night
I'm feeling hungry, can't see the reason
Just ate a horse meat pie
Yeah when you call my name
I salivate like a Pavlov dog
Yeah when you lay me out
My heart is beating louder than a big bass drum, alright
Yeah, you got to mix it child
You got to fix it must be love
It's a bitch
You got to mix it child
You got to fix it but love
It's a bitch, alright
Sometimes I'm sexy, move like a stud
Kicking the stall all night
Sometimes I'm so shy, got to be worked on
Don't have no bark or bite, alright
Yeah when you call my name
I salivate like a Pavlov dog
Yeah when you lay me out
My heart is bumpin' louder than a big bass drum, alright
I said hey, yeah I feel alright now
Got to be a
Hey, I feel alright now
Hey hey hey
Hey hey yeah
Just had a fortnight's sleep
I'm feeling so tired, I'm so distracted
Ain't touched a thing all week
I'm feeling drunk, juiced up and sloppy
Ain't touched a drink all night
I'm feeling hungry, can't see the reason
Just ate a horse meat pie
Yeah when you call my name
I salivate like a Pavlov dog
Yeah when you lay me out
My heart is beating louder than a big bass drum, alright
Yeah, you got to mix it child
You got to fix it must be love
It's a bitch
You got to mix it child
You got to fix it but love
It's a bitch, alright
Sometimes I'm sexy, move like a stud
Kicking the stall all night
Sometimes I'm so shy, got to be worked on
Don't have no bark or bite, alright
Yeah when you call my name
I salivate like a Pavlov dog
Yeah when you lay me out
My heart is bumpin' louder than a big bass drum, alright
I said hey, yeah I feel alright now
Got to be a
Hey, I feel alright now
Hey hey hey
Hey hey yeah
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After a tough divorce, I was buoyed by a friend who said, "When you think of her, don't think of her name -- think 'That Lousy Bitch' instead." It caused me to laugh out loud, and actually helped. Whistling or humming the guitar part to this song was equally helpful.
Free emotional counseling. You're welcome.
Free emotional counseling. You're welcome.
Ok - 7 months after my last post about this song. Does everyone know that they basically never play it live? I heard it once (out of 15 shows) - it sucked. It is both a hard rhythm and w/o Bobby K’s - they just can’t get the feel / need a better lead guitarist than Ronnie is. But this studio version is at least a 9
snowboarder440 wrote:
Same here! Making my K701 studio phones melt!
Love the lyrics and hearing Mick wail. Keith's guitar riffs are making my speakers melt.
Same here! Making my K701 studio phones melt!
This is a superb example of ‘the engine room’. Esp Charlie, but Bill and Keef - SO tight. so strong. This is what makes them special!
"Godlike" Stones tune from the hot steamy summer of 71....
So good these imperfections 
Love the lyrics and hearing Mick wail. Keith's guitar riffs are making my speakers melt.
Stingray wrote:
Genau, stimmt.
Rather simple, but...STONES!
And STONES are good, aren't they, bitches?
And STONES are good, aren't they, bitches?
Genau, stimmt.
Classic song. Love the lyrics.
Rockin and cookin and dancin!!!! Thanks guys!!!
Oh Yeah! So Good....
Sometimes I'm sexy, move like a stud
Kicking the stall all night
Sometimes I'm so shy, got to be worked on
Don't have no bark or bite, alright
Yeah when you call my name
I salivate like a Pavlov dog
Yeah when you lay me out
My heart is bumpin' louder than a big bass drum, alright
Reading the youtube comments I liked this one —->
Sometimes I'm sexy, move like a stud
Kicking the stall all night
Sometimes I'm so shy, got to be worked on
Don't have no bark or bite, alright
Yeah when you call my name
I salivate like a Pavlov dog
Yeah when you lay me out
My heart is bumpin' louder than a big bass drum, alright
Reading the youtube comments I liked this one —->
Opening bass line of Get Ready.
Just like "It's the Same Old Song" (Four Tops) and "Under My Thumb".
Still, I love the Stones and what they did with other people's ideas — I'm glad they did what they did, we would be infinitely poorer without it.
"Good composers borrow, great composers steal." — Stravinsky
Just like "It's the Same Old Song" (Four Tops) and "Under My Thumb".
Still, I love the Stones and what they did with other people's ideas — I'm glad they did what they did, we would be infinitely poorer without it.
"Good composers borrow, great composers steal." — Stravinsky
One of my top ten back when I was a mere pup in LA. Loved the zipper. Very anti-establishment.
LizK wrote:
I owned this album. Back then. Needed to be careful with the vinyl, not to get too close and scratch it on the zipper. 
Just another reason why CDs have no soul.
I like whistling this riff whenever I hear bitchiness going on. A wink and a nod to those in the know.
What, what is that strange sound? It reminds me of something.
It is the Foo Fighters? Arcade Fire? Kid Rock? Bruno Marz?
It is the Foo Fighters? Arcade Fire? Kid Rock? Bruno Marz?
That's ROCK AND ROLL.
this is the definition of timeless wicked-ass Rockin Roll 10+
Pedro1874 wrote:
The tongue illustration became a de facto logo over time, but I think the designer/illustrator was never really paid for it--at least not much. I read that he let too much time elapse before pursuing it in court. Seems like it wouldn't kill the Stones to throw the guy a bone. Not like they can't afford it.
My favourite Stones album. The UK version has 1971 on the label. Just noticed, or forgotten! having owned the album for only 42 years! that there is an Andy Warhol photograph inside/part of the album cover with a stamp saying (Andy Warhol, this photograph may not be ....etc) or is the whole thing designed by Andy? Decided to answer my own question - From Wiki -"....... they formed their own record company, Rolling Stones Records. Sticky Fingers (UK number 1; US 1), released in March 1971, the band's first album on their own label, featured an elaborate cover design by Andy Warhol.
The album was the first to feature the logo of Rolling Stones Records, which effectively became the band’s logo. It consisted of a pair of lips with a lapping tongue. Critic Sean Egan has said of the logo, "Without using the Stones' name, it instantly conjures them, or at least Jagger, as well as a certain lasciviousness that is the Stones' own... It quickly and deservedly became the most famous logo in the history of popular music.""
The tongue illustration became a de facto logo over time, but I think the designer/illustrator was never really paid for it--at least not much. I read that he let too much time elapse before pursuing it in court. Seems like it wouldn't kill the Stones to throw the guy a bone. Not like they can't afford it.
all right!
You can't deny the excellent guitar interplay between Mick Taylor and Keef on this one!! 
One of my favorites - this is the Stones at the top of their game.
My favourite Stones album. The UK version has 1971 on the label. Just noticed, or forgotten! having owned the album for only 42 years! that there is an Andy Warhol photograph inside/part of the album cover with a stamp saying (Andy Warhol, this photograph may not be ....etc) or is the whole thing designed by Andy? Decided to answer my own question - From Wiki -"....... they formed their own record company, Rolling Stones Records. Sticky Fingers (UK number 1; US 1), released in March 1971, the band's first album on their own label, featured an elaborate cover design by Andy Warhol.
The album was the first to feature the logo of Rolling Stones Records, which effectively became the band’s logo. It consisted of a pair of lips with a lapping tongue. Critic Sean Egan has said of the logo, "Without using the Stones' name, it instantly conjures them, or at least Jagger, as well as a certain lasciviousness that is the Stones' own... It quickly and deservedly became the most famous logo in the history of popular music.""
Byronape wrote:
Glad i'm not the only one . To me they are dull, repetitive, tuneless and moronic. How few RSlyrics get stolen or quoted , how many of their tunes to you find yourself whistling ?nada.
Well, it's time for me to go do something else for a while.
Ugh, I really dislike 95% of the Stones' music.
Ugh, I really dislike 95% of the Stones' music.
Glad i'm not the only one . To me they are dull, repetitive, tuneless and moronic. How few RSlyrics get stolen or quoted , how many of their tunes to you find yourself whistling ?nada.
I think this is the first time I've really listened to this. It's killer.
LizK wrote:
You really did, he...?
I owned this album. Back then. Needed to be careful with the vinyl, not to get too close and scratch it on the zipper.
You really did, he...?
Byronape wrote:
Go on... Git!
Well, it's time for me to go do something else for a while.
Ugh, I really dislike 95% of the Stones' music.
Ugh, I really dislike 95% of the Stones' music.
Go on... Git!
philbertr wrote:
Right on.
If this isn't a 10, I don't know what is...
Right on.
If this isn't a 10, I don't know what is...
I owned this album. Back then. Needed to be careful with the vinyl, not to get too close and scratch it on the zipper.
Byronape wrote:
You poor soul :-(
Well, it's time for me to go do something else for a while.
Ugh, I really dislike 95% of the Stones' music.
Ugh, I really dislike 95% of the Stones' music.
You poor soul :-(
Well, it's time for me to go do something else for a while.
Ugh, I really dislike 95% of the Stones' music.
Ugh, I really dislike 95% of the Stones' music.
Now we be rockin'.
Hey I feel alright now - thanks
Reminds me...I need to do the New Year's dance mix.
Boring!
Wonder when the next tune will start me up.
Were truer words ever spoken?
*sigh*
*sigh*
Rock 'n Roll !!
Rather simple, but...STONES!
And STONES are good, aren't they, bitches?
And STONES are good, aren't they, bitches?
lemmoth wrote:
I still listen to Black & Blue, and Tattoo You once in a while. The great thing about this album is the diversity. I know it sounds crazy, but it's not really a rock album, per se. Outside of Brown Sugar, there's not much rock on it, just an amazing compilation of great songs of all different styles (blues, country, R & B, etc.). I think that's why the album has remained popular for 40 years.
Start with the 5 in a row perfect releases from 1968 to 1971.
Beggars Banquet, Let it Bleed, Get Yer Ya Ya's Out (Live), Sticky Fingers & Exile on Main Street.
All the Stones you really need, although there have been some great moments before and since. Beggars Banquet, Let it Bleed, Get Yer Ya Ya's Out (Live), Sticky Fingers & Exile on Main Street.
I still listen to Black & Blue, and Tattoo You once in a while. The great thing about this album is the diversity. I know it sounds crazy, but it's not really a rock album, per se. Outside of Brown Sugar, there's not much rock on it, just an amazing compilation of great songs of all different styles (blues, country, R & B, etc.). I think that's why the album has remained popular for 40 years.
This is great advice.
lemmoth wrote:
Start with the 5 in a row perfect releases from 1968 to 1971.
Beggars Banquet, Let it Bleed, Get Yer Ya Ya's Out (Live), Sticky Fingers & Exile on Main Street.
lemmoth wrote:
Start with the 5 in a row perfect releases from 1968 to 1971.
Beggars Banquet, Let it Bleed, Get Yer Ya Ya's Out (Live), Sticky Fingers & Exile on Main Street.
flatpicker wrote:
Start with the 5 in a row perfect releases from 1968 to 1971.
Beggars Banquet, Let it Bleed, Get Yer Ya Ya's Out (Live), Sticky Fingers & Exile on Main Street.
I need to listen to more Stones.
I didn't own too many of their albums over the years.
So I was only familiar with maybe half of their tunes.
This song has reminded my that I need to delve deeper into their catalogue.
I didn't own too many of their albums over the years.
So I was only familiar with maybe half of their tunes.
This song has reminded my that I need to delve deeper into their catalogue.
Start with the 5 in a row perfect releases from 1968 to 1971.
Beggars Banquet, Let it Bleed, Get Yer Ya Ya's Out (Live), Sticky Fingers & Exile on Main Street.
I need to listen to more Stones.
I didn't own too many of their albums over the years.
So I was only familiar with maybe half of their tunes.
This song has reminded my that I need to delve deeper into their catalogue.
I didn't own too many of their albums over the years.
So I was only familiar with maybe half of their tunes.
This song has reminded my that I need to delve deeper into their catalogue.
1wolfy wrote:
Nope; UN means Get Ready, by The Temptations. Cool song, and the first part of the riff is the same. Not sure which one came first.
Edit: Actually by Smoky Robinson, but The Temptations do the version I'm used to...
interesting. do you mean Pacific Gas and Electric Company ? seldom mentioned, VERY GIFTED guitarist (Glenn Schwartz) 'Are you ready' UltraNurd wrote:
Backing guitar sounds a lot like "Get Ready". Is there a connection there?
Nope; UN means Get Ready, by The Temptations. Cool song, and the first part of the riff is the same. Not sure which one came first.
Edit: Actually by Smoky Robinson, but The Temptations do the version I'm used to...
All decency dictates that "Bitch School" immediately follow this song!
interesting. do you mean Pacific Gas and Electric Company ? seldom mentioned, VERY GIFTED guitarist (Glenn Schwartz) 'Are you ready' UltraNurd wrote:
Backing guitar sounds a lot like "Get Ready". Is there a connection there?
Ten bananas
the stones just rocked when they were going off!
GOOD GAWD YES! 11 One of the best riffs in rock and roll. Crank it up!
Wilco(Monday): "Son of a..."
Rolling Stones: BITCH!!!
Clever.
Rolling Stones: BITCH!!!
Clever.
Excelsior wrote:
The only explanation I can think of, is this is a classic bitch and the bitch in that band's name has yet to gain that status
So wait a second... the other day, I saw a new song by a band called "Hot B**** Arsenal" as well as a comment by Bill that the censorship was there to preserve RP's safe-for-work status. I totally understand that, but why is there a difference between censoring that version of the word, and not this one on this song? Not in favor of all-censored or all-uncensored, just honestly curious.
The only explanation I can think of, is this is a classic bitch and the bitch in that band's name has yet to gain that status
Backing guitar sounds a lot like "Get Ready". Is there a connection there?
Sticky Fingers is one of the most amazing albums EVER.
What a powerful record!
So wait a second... the other day, I saw a new song by a band called "Hot B**** Arsenal" as well as a comment by Bill that the censorship was there to preserve RP's safe-for-work status.
I totally understand that, but why is there a difference between censoring that version of the word, and not this one on this song? Not in favor of all-censored or all-uncensored, just honestly curious.
Yeahhhh!!!!!!!
What a B A N D !
Brotherchaos1980 wrote:
Wilco "Monday" into Rolling Stones "Bitch"
Best... transition... ever...
Brotherchaos1980 wrote:
Wilco "Monday" into Rolling Stones "Bitch"
Best... transition... ever...
pdhski wrote:
Damn - this is the first time Bitch is being played here? Wow
Incredible, but apparently so.
i LOVE this. rocks and rocks and rocks.
wow. a stones song not played before on RP. interesting!
Damn - this is the first time Bitch is being played here? Wow
Wilco "Monday" into Rolling Stones "Bitch"
Best... transition... ever...
Oh man, that was a beautiful segue out of Wilco's "Monday". "Son of a..." Yes.
After a tough divorce, I was buoyed by a friend who said, "When you think of her, don't think of her name -- think 'That Lousy Bitch' instead." It caused me to laugh out loud, and actually helped. Whistling or humming the guitar part to this song was equally helpful.
Free emotional counseling. You're welcome.
hey, yeah i feel alright now.