If You Really Want To Be My Friend, The Rolling Stones, Lyrics

[@seymouro]

That band is the greatest of all time. They should have utilized all the great backup vocals contributed by the rest of the band even more because these backing vocals are ungodly awesome! The Blue Magic is the band!

[@FantomWireBrian]

Great tune ! Extreme Beatles fan when I was a kid . Songs like this convinced me it was time to grow up.

[@krdloco11]

this is fabulous. 98% of bands would be happy if this was their best work

[@PaulKotimsky]

A song that is still compassion for you. 😊

[@katyamcdonald4930]

Very under rated.

[@bencallahan3746]

Some of the best lyrical work of the stones imo. "I know you think that life is a thriller, you be the vamp and I'll be the killer. But there's no use in fighting because by the last reel we will crying". Genious

[@seymouro]

Pure genius by the best writer of lyrics...including "Zimmerman".

[@puplover7991]

@@seymouro Agreed. Mick's lyrics are different than Dylan's but easily as erudite and provocative. And Mick's have danger AND humor.

[@KouameMoise-fh9qq]

😅

[@KouameMoise-fh9qq]

😊

[@drdotislovinlife]

Very underrated tune. Great lyrics and you can not go wrong with Billy Preston on keyboards

[@iriswood3744]

I didn't know that Billy Preston was on the keyboards oh well I just discovered this song

[@Tucker6804]

The lyrics this man comes up with are unreal.

[@GrandeCapo_PallaPesante]

Masterpiece, impressive Jagger performance, amazing Mick Taylor guitar solo.

[@mrmojorising-]

Mick Taylor

[@GrandeCapo_PallaPesante]

@@mrmojorising- Taylor

[@peterhawryluk8430]

We all need love and understanding

[@mariasalas8112]

Amo este tema❤

[@Elsuper68]

Hermosa cancion . Desde el comienso hasta el final.

[@Elsuper68]

I want to push when you're up And pull you when you're down. Beautiful words.

[@keithchislett7414]

Another jagger Taylor masterpiece

[@seangallagher8958]

Brilliant song. Great groove, vibe, melody, and lyrics.

[@joecarolan5789]

one of my favorite stones songs. a song to live by

[@bubundomis6254]

Mantaaasp ni lagu ..tq

[@PaulKotimsky]

A song for people that appreciate companionship and compassion. 6:14

[@PaulKotimsky]

Song is about loyalty to your friends. Russ.

[@dirkrogers9312]

Always loved this song.And the Blue Notes are wonderful.

[@bradsquires5971]

This is absolutely brilliant. So beautiful, I have never heard more compelling lyrics.

[@chrisefthymiou8826]

Another beauty with the ballads and mick taylors guitar giving it that xtra edge.

[@bradsquires5971]

This is absolutely fantastic, incredible lyrics! How could it be so overlooked. Backing vocals and guitar are amazing too.

[@williamwright5582]

Was just watching the "Unsung" documentary series and the backing vocals on this song was the 70's group "Blue Magic".

[@davidscottmaclean1048]

understanding is something everybody needs

[@williamwright5582]

I was just viewing the "Unsung" documentary series and the backing vocals on this song was by the 70's R & B group Blue Magic.

[@iriswood3744]

I didn't know That Blue Magic did the background vocals I have just discovered this song💯🎶🎶🎶🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@Outshined93]

i always assumed it was Billy Preston recording multiple tracks creating the harmony. learn something new every day

[@scottmmeyer]

Ya know now EVERYBODY wants to be your friend, But just a little faith is all we neee-eed.

[@patriziaceccarini1237]

Love,love,love!!!!

[@elenar3696]

Awesome tune. I know you think life is a thriller, you play the vamp I'll play the killer and people tell me you are a vulture say your a sore in a cancer culture lyrics like that with beautiful vocals and music is awesome.

[@laurasund8537]

really good one of my favrot song

[@ivanrollingstone]

fantastica

[@herbertluthe6850]

the stones are my friends since 1968 ...

[@andriswinoto4711]

I was born in 68

[@Tucker6804]

Gives us an "ew ya" Mick.

[@hendryblackmore7801]

If you really want to be my friend Give me the look of love, not jealousy

[@ree691]

Another Stones song I found on Sirius XM Garage.

[@FantomWireBrian]

The Beatles led but were followers in the end

[@21nahal]

hard to find

[@stellaercolani3810]

Ditto, okay.

[@stellaercolani3810]

Don't believe the gossipers, they jealous silly...

[@高橋耕造]

高橋耕造 Stonesはバラードが得意なバンドだと思う。 「Bitch」、「Brown Sugar」、「Jumping jack flash」等は曲作りのセンスがイマイチです。 「One Hit」はまぁまぁな出来栄えかな。 バラードならば「Let It Loose」、「Let It Loose」、「Dead Flowers」、「悲しみのアンジー」等など最高です。 そしてこの曲も最高です。 blog.goo.ne.jp/isbstkyk/e/ce99d4d3e99751a0072c0858bc0b833f でもこの曲は少し難解で解りづらい箇所があります。

[@edwardjohnson9841]

used to think he said (after one of the "if you really want to be my friend....) 'bust the needles out!'

[@FantomWireBrian]

Kind of defines who was on top . The Stones or Beatles . The Beatles had nothing at this time. Probably should have gone to their friends the Stones instead of trashing them on their miserable decline.

[@ivocoser]

It´s obvious, it´s about Jagger and her ex-wife Bianca.

[@mackey-5438]

Then why does Mick sing "If you really want to be my man"?

[@ThomasWelraeds]

they were still together at that time.

[@bibifreeaerle2527]

Hihi and then :" if you want to be my man"" it if he is gay..

[@primaltriad]

Have you never heard male friends refer to each other as "my man?" As in, "What's up , my man?" That's not a gay thing, that's just a friendship thing.

[@jackmulvenna651]

At that point it's the woman talking

[@bibifreeaerle2527]

No never heard a wan called a man.

[@TheKeefed]

Taylor's smoking.

[@bibifreeaerle2527]

Why do I have to laugh with the text:" if you really want to understand a men?" I am sorry but a man as ballerina , no thks😉