2006-08-21 07:20:28 · 11 answers · asked by Lunar_Chick 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
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ROLLING STONES LYRICS
YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT
Recorded on November 16 & 17, 1968. First released on Let It Bleed in 1969. Brian Jones ran into Al Kooper outside the studio during a break in the recording and invited him in to play on the track. Kooper became a main contributor to the song, whereas Jones didn't play on the cut.
Lead Vocals: Mick Jagger Acoustic & Electric Guitars: Keith Richards Maracas & Congas: Rocky Dijon Bass: Bill Wyman French Horn: Al Kooper Piano & Organ: Al Kooper Drums: Jimmy Miller Choir: London Bach Choir Background Vocals: Madeline Bell, Nanette Newman, Doris Troy & the London Bach Choir.
YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT
(M. Jagger/K. Richards)
Choir:
I saw her today at a reception
A glass of wine in her hand
I knew she would meet her connection
At her feet was her footloose man
No, you can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
And if you try sometime you find
You get what you need
Rolling Stones:
I saw her today at the reception
A glass of wine in her hand
I knew she was gonna meet her connection
At her feet was, footloose man
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
But if you try sometimes, well you might find
You get what you need
Oh yea-ay (hey-hey-hey, oooh)
And I went down to the demonstration
To get my fair share of abuse
Singin', 'We're gonna vent our frustration
If we don't, we're gonna blow a 50-amp fuse'
Sing it to me, now
(You can't always get what you want)
(You can't always get what you want)
(You can't always get what you want)
But if you try sometimes, well you just might find
You get what you need
Ooh baby, yeah, ooh
I went down to the Chelsea drugstore
To get your prescription filled
I was standin' in line with Mr. Jimmy
A-man, did he look pretty ill
We decided that we would have a soda
My favorite flavor, cherry red
I sung my song to Mr. Jimmy
Yeah, and he said one word to me, and that was 'dead'
I said to him
(You can't always get what you want) well no!
(You can't always get what you want) tell ya baby
(You can't always get what you want) no
But if you try sometimes, you just might find, mmm!
Mmm! you get what you need
Ooh yes! Woo!
(Instrumental & choir) Ooow-ooh!
You get what you need
Yeah!
Ooow, babe!
Ooh, yeah
I saw her today at the reception
In her glass was a bleeding man
She was practiced at the art of deception
Well, I could tell by her blood-stained hands
Say it!
(You can't always get what you want) yeah!
(You can't always get a-what you want) ooo-yeah, baby!
(You can't always get a-what you want)
But if you try sometime, you just might find
You just might find
You get what you need
Ooh, yeah!
Ooh, baby!
Woo!
Ah, you can't always get a-what you want
No, no baby
You can't always get a-what you want
Tellin' you right now
You can't always get what you want, mmm!
But if you try sometimes you just might find
You just might find, that ya
Get what you need
Oooh, yeah!
I'm tellin' the truth, babe
Ooow-ooh!
Ooow-ooh!
Ooow-ooh!........
(Instrumental & choir to end fade)
2006-08-21 07:37:01 · answer #1 · answered by caysdaddy04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the London Bach Choir singing the first verse slowly and very dramatically, and then after the guitar starts, Mick Jagger starts singing the same...the choir sings throughout the song as well...
Second link provides some interesting details about the origin of the song and 'Mr. Jimmy'...
2006-08-21 07:39:34 · answer #2 · answered by rigbyelinor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That song's beginning always intrigued me, as you already know, it was the London boys choir... What fun it must have been for the choir to perform the Stone's tune, I bet they really got a kick out of it...
2006-08-21 08:38:53 · answer #3 · answered by mobileminiatures 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT
(M. Jagger/K. Richards)
Choir: (London Bach Choir)
I saw her today at a reception
A glass of wine in her hand
I knew she would meet her connection
At her feet was her footloose man
No, you can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
And if you try sometime you find
You get what you need
Check the "songfacts: link good details about childrens choir
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Can't_Always_Get_What_You_Want
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/6598188/32_let_it_bleed/
http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=527
2006-08-21 07:35:35 · answer #4 · answered by R J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're singing the exact same thing Mick Jagger sings:
"I saw her today at the reception,
A glass of wine in her hand
I knew she would meet her connection
At her feet a footloose man
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
But if you try sometime
You might find
You get what you need"
2006-08-21 07:27:14 · answer #5 · answered by the_dude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR was the actual choir who sang with the band.
The choir is actually singing the title of the song(which is the actual chorus of the song) before the music starts.
2006-08-21 07:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by slimshady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't always get what you want, You can't always get what you want, You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you might find you get what you need
or something to that effect.
2006-08-21 07:28:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant always get what you want, you cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you might find you get what you need i think? lol
2006-08-21 07:26:03 · answer #8 · answered by xx_connor_uk_xx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha it just came on the radio
2006-08-21 07:56:50 · answer #9 · answered by biggdogg091 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are singing the chorus
2006-08-21 07:27:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋