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The Rolling Stones’ Anybody Seen My Baby/k.d. Lang story
The Rolling Stones messed up in 1997! Keith Richards wrote a song called Anybody Seen My Baby, but his daughter caught him red-handed. It turns out the song sounded a whole lot like k.d. Lang’s hit Constant Craving. Oh yes, this time Keith’s own daughter busted him! To avoid a lawsuit, the Stones gave k.d. lang a writing credit on the song. She, of course, was totally cool with it. In the very words of Keith Richards in his book Life: “My daughter Angela and her friend were at Redlands and I was playing the record and they start singing this totally different song over it. They were hearing K.D. Lang’s Constant Craving. It was Angela and her friend that copped it.”
The Rolling Stones Meet K.D. Lang: A Chorus, a Credit, and a Connection
The Rolling Stones’ 1997 single Anybody Seen My Baby?, featured on their Bridges to Babylon album, has a surprising and fascinating link to Canadian singer-songwriter k.d. Lang. The connection came about when Mick Jagger and Keith Richards realized that the song’s chorus bore an uncanny resemblance to lang’s 1992 hit Constant Craving.
The Stones were reportedly working on the track when Keith Richards’ daugher Angela pointed out the similarity to lang’s song. Upon closer inspection, both Jagger and Richards acknowledged the resemblance and took immediate action to address it. Rather than risk accusations of unintentional plagiarism, the Stones proactively credited Lang and her co-writer Ben Mink as co-authors of Anybody Seen My Baby?. This move was both a respectful nod to lang’s influence and a way to avoid potential legal disputes.
k.d. Lang, known for her velvety voice and genre-defying artistry, expressed no hard feelings and seemed flattered by the Stones’ recognition. The situation showcased her widespread influence, even on rock legends like The Rolling Stones.
A Standout Track with an Unexpected Influence
Anybody Seen My Baby? went on to become a standout track from Bridges to Babylon, blending the Stones’ signature rock style with a more contemporary edge. The inclusion of k.d. Lang’s influence added an unexpected layer to the song’s legacy, highlighting the way artists can inspire each other across genres. This unique connection remains a testament to the mutual respect and creativity that drives the music world forward.
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