Hang Fire (track) by The Rolling Stones
Year: 1981
From the album Tattoo You (track #2)


Hang Fire appears on the following album(s) by The Rolling Stones:
- Tattoo You (track #2) (this album) (1981)
- Rewind (1971-1984) (track #7) (compilation) (1984)
- From The Vault: Hampton Coliseum (Live In 1981) (track #18) (2012)
- Live At Leeds (track #18) (2012)
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Not great by Stones standards, but not a throwaway either. This was rightfully a minor hit.
Mick's not too thrilled with the 'dole' culture in the U.K. Still, it's a thoroughly enjoyable song, insanely catchy, and another fine moment on a brilliant, albeit hotchpotch album.
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