Like what you see? Help keep it going! This site runs on the support of readers like you. Your donation helps cover costs and keeps fresh Rolling Stones content coming your way every day. Thank you!
If you’re easily offended, maybe skip this one—Some Girls is Mick Jagger at his cheekiest and most provocative. The track dives into the messy glamour of fame, sex, and cultural stereotypes, with Jagger’s sly narrator counting off women from around the world who want something different from him. What started as playful satire turned explosive when one lyric pushed the boundaries too far, sparking boycotts and public outrage. Yet behind the scandal lies a sharp piece of social commentary, exposing both the swagger and self-awareness of 1970s rock excess.
The line that lit the fuse—“Black girls just want to get f**ked all night”—brought the Rolling Stones under fire from civil rights groups. Jesse Jackson’s Operation PUSH led protests demanding accountability, but the band dismissed claims of racism, calling the song parody. While some defended its humor, others saw it as proof of rock’s reckless sexism. Later live versions softened the lyrics, but the sting remained, solidifying Some Girlsas one of the Stones’ most divisive songs.
Behind the Music
Written by Jagger and Richards, Some Girls emerged from their whirlwind encounters with groupies and fame. Featuring Sugar Blue’s fiery harmonica and a trimmed-down cut from a sprawling 23-minute jam, it fused chaos with irresistible groove. Despite the backlash, the song—and its daring album—cemented the Stones’ image as unfiltered chroniclers of rock’s wildest decade.
Like what you see? Help keep it going! This site runs on the support of readers like you. Your donation helps cover costs and keeps fresh Rolling Stones content coming your way every day. Thank you!
