The Rolling Stones

Released: December 8, 1967

Songwriter: Keith Richards Mick Jagger

Producer: The Rolling Stones

[Verse 1]
We, in our present life
Knew that the stars were right
That if you are the first to go
You'll leave a sign to let me know
Tell me so
Please, carry the Lantern lights

[Verse 2]
You crossed the sea of night
Free from the spell of fright
Your cloak it is a spirit shroud
You'll wake me in my sleeping hours
Like a cloud
So, please, carry the Lantern high

[Verse 3]
Me, in my sorry plight
You waiting every night
My face it turns a deathly pale
You're talking to me, through your veil
I hear you wail
So, please carry the Lantern light

[Verse 4]
The servants sleep
The door's are barred
You hear the stopping of my heart-we never part
So, please carry the Lantern high

Formed in London in 1962, The Rolling Stones led the “British Invasion” along with The Beatles and were so successful their influence can be seen in arguably every rock ‘n’ roll band that followed.

Three of the current members have been there since the band’s singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards, who write the majority of the band’s catalogue and also produced some albums as The Glimmer Twins; and drummer Charlie Watts. The fourth official member is guitarist Ronnie Wood, who has been there since 1975 (the keyboardist and bassist who play in studio and live are usually not listed). The Stones have released more than 20 studio albums, and even as age caught up on them, continued to be a huge attraction on the live circuit, with big stadium tours continuing through the 1990s, 2000s and into the 2010s.

Discography

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Singles Collection: The London Years

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Singles Collection: The London Years (1989)
Singles 1965-1967 (2004)

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