Tattoo You
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Tattoo You is an album by the rock n' roll band The Rolling Stones. It is one of best selling albums by the group and was ranked no.34 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest albums in the 80's.
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About
Tattoo You was released on August 24, 1981 under Rolling Stones Records. The album ranked no.2 on the U.K. chart for 29 weeks and no.1 on the Billboard chart for 58 weeks. The first single in the album "Start Me Up" hit the no.2 spot on the Billboard chart and no.1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. It was also played at the beginning of most NFL games. The second single "Little T&A" sung by guitarist Keith Richards reached no.6 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The third single "Waiting On A Friend" ranked no.8 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks wherein the video of the song was shot on the location in New York's East Village.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start Me Up | 3:32 |
| 2 | Hang Fire | 2:21 |
| 3 | Slave | 4:58 |
| 4 | Little T & A | 3:24 |
| 5 | Black Limousine | 3:34 |
| 6 | Neighbours | 3:33 |
| 7 | Worried About You | 5:17 |
| 8 | Tops | 3:48 |
| 9 | Heaven | 4:22 |
| 10 | No Use in Crying | 3:29 |
| 11 | Waiting on a Friend | 4:34 |
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group Tattoo You |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Tattoo You | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Mainstream Rock Tracks | Billboard Hot 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Start Me Up | 1 | 2 |
| 1981 | Little T&A | 5 | |
| 1981 | Hang Fire | 2 | 20 |
| 1981 | Waiting On A Friend | 8 | 13 |
Credits
Performance Credits
The Rolling Stones Primary Artist, Primary Artist
Mick Jagger Guitar, Harmonica, Keyboards, Vocals
Mick Taylor' Guitar
Ron Wood Bass, Guitar, Vocals
Sonny Rollins Saxophone
Charlie Watts Drums
Bill Wyman Synthesizer, Bass, Keyboards, Vocals
Wayne Perkins Guitar
Keith Richards Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Technical Credits
The Glimmer Twins Producer
Chris Kimsey Engineer
Barry Sage Engineer
Peter Corriston Art Direction
Trivia
- The single "Start Me Up" was ranked number 65 on rock.com's top 500 classic rock songs.
- Tattoo You was ranked number 211 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
Song Meanings
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Album | Pop | Rock
