(I Canât Get No) Satisfaction
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"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" is a 1965 song by The Rolling Stones, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. It was the band's first major international hit and marked their signature blend of arrogance and defiance.12
The song's lyrics, penned by Jagger, critique consumer culture and touch on themes of sexual frustration. Richards conceived the iconic guitar riff and refrain, reportedly in his sleep. The track's aggressive sound, enhanced by Charlie Watts's drumming and a fuzz tone, propelled The Rolling Stones to superstardom.2
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the Rolling StonesFirst original hits: (I Canât Get No) Satisfaction and Get Off of My CloudâŠfirst bona fide classic, â(I Canât Get No) Satisfaction,â in 1965 and enjoyed a string of innovative hit singles well into 1966, including âPaint It Black,â â19th Nervous Breakdown,â âGet Off of My Cloud,â âHave You Seen Your Mother, Baby,â and âLady Jane,â but the era of art-pop andâŠ
Read MoreâŠfirst bona fide classic, â(I Canât Get No) Satisfaction,â in 1965 and enjoyed a string of innovative hit singles well into 1966, including âPaint It Black,â â19th Nervous Breakdown,â âGet Off of My Cloud,â âHave You Seen Your Mother, Baby,â and âLady Jane,â but the era of art-pop andâŠ
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