The Rolling Stones - "Time Is On My Side" (1964)

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If not for the heroic efforts of police officers Christopher Palazzo and Jereme Matthews of the Suffolk County Police Department,
the results could have been tragic.

"Time Is on My Side" is a song written by Jerry Ragovoy (under the pseudonym of Norman Meade). First recorded by jazz trombonist Kai Winding and his Orchestra in 1963, it was covered (with additional lyrics by Jimmy Norman) by both soul singer Irma Thomas and The Rolling Stones in 1964.

The Rolling Stones recorded two versions of the song in 1964. The first version (a looser arrangement featuring a briefer, organ-only intro) was released in the U.S. in 1964, as a single from their album 12 X 5. The second version (recorded November 8, 1964, more tightly arranged and featuring guitar in the intro) was released in the UK on January 15, 1965 on The Rolling Stones No. 2. This is the version that receives airplay and appears on most "best of" compilations. Both versions incorporate elements of Irma Thomas's recording, including spoken-word interjections in the chorus, a monologue in the middle of the song, and distinctive lead guitar.

The U.S. version was released on September 26, 1964 as a single (a month after Thomas' cover) and peaked at number six on the U.S. Billboard Pop Singles Chart to become the Rolling Stones' first top ten hit in the U.S. (their previous single, "It's All Over Now", had only peaked at number 26). When they performed "Time Is on My Side" during their first guest spot on The Ed Sullivan Show, Sullivan was shocked by their appearance and declared that they would never be invited onto the show again, but he subsequently invited them back several times.

A live version of the song from the band's 1982 live album, "Still Life", reached number sixty-two on the UK singles chart.

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  • great early stones joe....DJRustyC

  • *¨*•♫♪Fantastic!!

  • This song has placed a new meaning for me. Time is a precious thing. When stuck in a situation It's time to move quickly....... Thank's Joe'

  • thanks joe...great job!!

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