Friday Music

Composed by Keith Richard and Mick Jagger this tune is the first track on the Stone's 1969 album, Let it Bleed.

If you're like me and have watched the documentary 20 Feet From Stardom this recording includes vocals by Merry Clayton. Clayton was four months pregnant at the time and was whisked to the studio without notice around midnight.  She cut the track in only a few takes and promptly returned home to bed.

Clayton solos Rape, murder!  It's just a shot away! It's just a shot away! Almost screaming the final stanza to finish with repeats of It's just a kiss away.

Merry Clayton's contribution to a stone's track as a female vocalist stood for 54 years until October of last year with the release of the Hackney Diamonds album. Lady Gaga's talents shine on the track, Sweet Sounds of Heaven. 

Turn-up the volume for Gimme Shelter....