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Rolling Stones songs: Wild Horses (acoustic version)
I know I dreamed you a sin and a lie/ I have my freedom but I don’t have much time…
Written by: Jagger/Richard Recorded: Muscle Shoals studios, Alabama, USA, Dec. 1-4 1969; Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Dec. 15 1969-Feb. 17 1970 *Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
More about ‘Wild Horses’ (acoustic version) by The Rolling Stones
*By Marcelo Sonaglioni Keith Richards originally penned Wild Horses as a tender lullaby for his young son, Marlon. At the time, Keith was struggling with the emotional toll of being apart from his child while heading off on tour in the U.S. in 1969, and the song captured his longing and heartache. However, when Mick Jagger added his touch to the lyrics, the song evolved into something deeper and more nuanced.
Marianne Faithfull, Mick’s girlfriend at the time, shared a striking connection to the song. She revealed that the line “Wild horses couldn’t drag me away” were the first words she spoke to Mick after awakening from a six-day coma, following an overdose of sleeping pills in the summer of 1969 while they both were in Austrealia for the shooting of the Ned Kelly movie. Despite this poignant anecdote, Mick himself dismissed any direct link between Wild Horses and Marianne.
This acoustic version of the song was finally included in the deluxe version of Sticky Fingers, released in 2015, brought a fresh perspective to one of The Rolling Stones’ most iconic albums. This reissue celebrated the original 1971 masterpiece. This “expanded” edition added a treasure trove of unreleased material, alternative takes, and live recordings, including this acoustic version of Wild Horses.
Highlights also included an acoustic take of Dead Flowers, an alternate version of Brown Sugar featuring Eric Clapton, and live cuts from their 1971 performances at the Roundhouse in London. This reissue not only showcased the raw energy and brilliance of the original album but also provided an intimate glimpse into the band’s creative process during their early ’70s peak.
Paired with restored artwork, including the iconic Andy Warhol-designed zipper cover, the deluxe edition of Sticky Fingers was both a nostalgic tribute and a rediscovery of The Rolling Stones’ musical legacy.
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