Under My Thumb (track)
by The Rolling Stones

Under My Thumb by The Rolling Stones
Year: 1966
From the album Aftermath (track #4)
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From 03/13/2013 22:43 | #68176
One of The Stones' best early songs. This one has aged very well. Cool keyboard line, nice guitar solo, great vocal and groove. (Edited)
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From 09/23/2016 10:44 | #175635
Another top track. Brian Jones's marimba dominates this wonderful track as Mick Jagger brags about how he's turned the tables on his girlfriend to become the dominant partner in the relationship. Again, like, stupid girl, the lyrics seem a bit nasty and dated, but it's still a brilliantly infectious track that completes the four classic cuts that open the album. (Edited)
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