The Rolling Stones - Sweet Virginia (Studio Version)

Lead Vocal & Harmonica: Mick Jagger
Backing Vocals: Keith Richards, Clydie King, Vanetta Fields, Dr John, Shirley Goodman & Tammi Lynn
Guitars: Keith Richards & Mick Taylor
Bass: Bill Wyman
Drums: Charlie Watts
Piano: Ian Stewart
Saxophone: Bobby Keys
Recorded between December 1971 and March, 1972. Released on Exile On Main Street in 1972.

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[Gail DePratto]

I don't think the stones know what the song, " Sweet Virginia ", does to people when they listen to it. For me, it takes me on this journey where I have never been before or ever will be, unless I am listening to the song. It just takes me away and fills my soul with deep memory of the real me.

[fitless]

Happy 50th birthday, boys; just keep on playing the blues

[Fred Libby]

how long is 2 daze?

[The4space]

Mandolin comes in at about 1:30

[The4space]

Never tire of this song...same goes for "Country Honk"

[The4space]

Its mainly Keith that "get's it" I'd suggest. Great comment nontheless.

[Jonathan Zabel]

You're no fool !

[Jonathan Zabel]

Sounds great ! I'll catch you over at Club Deuce in Sobe !

[Fra McCrudden]

Musical perfection

[Occams OX]

Honestly, this song for me is what music is all about. A privately social search for collective perfection. I love this song the same as the overture to the Thieving Magpie or Mozart's 39th or Ella singing Summertime or Nina Simone singing Tomorrow is My Turn. This is the same as Bowie singing Five Years or Chopin's Nocturne. Music is a quest for a single perfect moment and this song is one of those that capture such rarity, Like most of the best the Stones had several such songs.

[Occams OX]

Argue all you want about this album and that. Bicker and pontificate all you can. Those of us with half a brain could care less. This song is brilliant/marvelous/brilliant/­superb/wonderful/superlative/s­plendid/mystical/magical/maste­rful/defining/clever/breathtak­ing/a masterpiece... blah blah blah.... this song is perfect. Bach couldn't do better. This is music as refined and clear as Mozart or Miles or any other bemused musician could make. This song is PERFECTION. Go ahead look for a flaw

[xxTJinxTxx]

totally agree. I like a wide range of music, but this is the best album ever made. I particularly love Sweet Virginia and never tire of it for over 40 years.