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Rolling Stones songs: Jiving Sister Fanny
Now Jiving Sister Fanny got the brain of a dinosaur/ Uh huh, huh huh/ She took my motley Billy and she broke up my electric guitar…
Written by: Jagger/Richard Recorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, June 5-July 3 1969 Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano) *Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
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*By Marcelo Sonaglioni
Mick Taylor’s Electric Touch on a Stones Deep Cut
When Mick Taylor stepped into the Rolling Stones’ world to replace the late Brian Jones, his impact was felt immediately. One prime example? Jiving Sister Fanny. Though the song is officially credited to the ever-dominant songwriting team of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards — as was customary — Taylor’s fiery guitar solo cuts through the track with unmistakable energy. Alongside Taylor’s standout performance, the legendary Nicky Hopkins adds his electric piano wizardry, giving the song an extra layer of punch and swing. Taylor’s creative input was huge, but true to Stones tradition, he rarely received direct writing credit. In fact, the only time Taylor officially got a nod was for co-writing Ventilator Blues from the band’s Exile on Main St. album in 1972 Still Jiving Sister Fanny stands as a hidden gem that showcases just how much Taylor’s musicianship helped push the Stones’ sound into a grittier, more dynamic territory.
Jagger and Richards Stir the Pot Again
If you know anything about Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, you know they never shied away from controversy — and Jiving Sister Fanny is no exception. The track is a wild, provocative rant about a dancing woman with “the brain of a dinosaur,” and it’s dripping with the band’s signature Machiavellian humor (and by the way, what about that “fanny” thing, uh?) Love it or hate it, the song captures their irreverent spirit perfectly. Originally shelved, it was later dusted off and chosen as the B-side to Out of Time (Metamorphosis version) released around August or September 1975, giving fans a peek into the Stones’ more mischievous side.
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