From American Songwriter · Alex Hopper · · 40s
Mick Jagger Confused by Rolling Stones Hit
Mick Jagger admits he doesn’t understand why 'Tumbling Dice' became a Rolling Stones fan favorite.
In brief
Mick Jagger admits he doesn’t understand why 'Tumbling Dice' became a Rolling Stones fan favorite. Mick Jagger says 'Tumbling Dice' has poor lyrics but fans love it despite his confusion. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Mick Jagger’s surprise
Mick Jagger once spoke about a hit he was surprised did as well as it did.
Exile On Main St. album
Exile On Main St. was a controversial Stones work at the time of its release.
Jagger’s lyrics confusion
Jagger called 'Tumbling Dice' not their best stuff and said it has poor lyrics.
“I don’t really know what people like about it, “Don’t think it’s our best stuff. I don’t think it has good lyrics. But people seem to really like it, so good for them.””
Song’s gambling theme
The song blends gambling themes with innuendo, using dice jargon from casino players.
In short
Mick Jagger says 'Tumbling Dice' has poor lyrics but fans love it despite his confusion.
