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  Studio Album · No. 15

Goats Head Soup Songwriting Credits by The Rolling Stones

1973 Rolling Stones Records 10 tracks 46 min

Produced by Jimmy Miller  ·  Engineered by Andy Johns

Rolling Stones Records RockBluesFunk
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Rolling Stones carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
10 trackswritten by The Rolling Stones 0 tracksoutside writers
The Rolling Stones's roles on this album

Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

10
Tracks
2
Lyricists
1
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1973
Released
Data Insight

Every song on Goats Head Soup is credited to Jagger/Richards, including the ballad 'Angie,' which became a number-one US hit and is often cited as a Richards-originated melody completed with Jagger's lyric. Jimmy Miller produced for the last time with the band on this record, with Andy Johns as chief engineer and mixer. The basic tracks were cut at Dynamic Sounds in Kingston, Jamaica, giving the sessions a different setting from the band's European recordings. Mick Taylor's guitar features across the album, notably on tracks like 'Winter' and '100 Years Ago.'

Released August 31, 1973, Goats Head Soup was recorded in Jamaica with producer Jimmy Miller. A more subdued, soul-inflected record after Exile, it includes the ballad 'Angie' (a UK and US number one) and 'Dancing with Mr. D.' Mick Taylor's fluid lead guitar remained a defining element.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Dancing with Mr. D.
Mick JaggerKeith Richards Michael Philip JaggerKeith Richards Jimmy Miller Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals)
2
100 Years Ago
Mick JaggerKeith Richards Michael Philip JaggerKeith Richards Jimmy Miller Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals)
3
Coming Down Again
Mick JaggerKeith Richards Michael Philip JaggerKeith Richards Jimmy Miller Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals)
4
Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)
Mick JaggerKeith Richards Michael Philip JaggerKeith Richards Jimmy Miller Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals)
5
Angie #1
Mick JaggerKeith Richards Michael Philip JaggerKeith Richards Jimmy Miller Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals)
6
Silver Train
Mick JaggerKeith Richards Michael Philip JaggerKeith Richards Jimmy Miller Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals)
7
Hide Your Love
Mick JaggerKeith Richards Michael Philip JaggerKeith Richards Jimmy Miller Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals)
8
Winter
Mick JaggerKeith Richards Michael Philip JaggerKeith Richards Jimmy Miller Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals)
9
Can You Hear the Music
Mick JaggerKeith Richards Michael Philip JaggerKeith Richards Jimmy Miller Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals)
10
Star Star
Mick JaggerKeith Richards Michael Philip JaggerKeith Richards Jimmy Miller Mick Jagger (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Goats Head Soup

Who wrote the songs on Goats Head Soup?
All songs on Goats Head Soup are credited to Jagger/Richards, the writing team of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. This includes the hit ballad 'Angie.' The album contains no cover versions.
Did Angie reach number one?
Yes, 'Angie' reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending October 20, 1973. The ballad was the lead single from Goats Head Soup. It debuted at number 75 before climbing to the top spot.
Where was Goats Head Soup recorded?
The basic tracks for Goats Head Soup were recorded at Dynamic Sounds Studios in Kingston, Jamaica, late in 1972. Additional work took place at studios in Los Angeles and London. The Jamaican setting was driven partly by the band's tax and touring restrictions at the time.
Who produced Goats Head Soup?
Jimmy Miller produced Goats Head Soup, marking the final album of his long partnership with the Rolling Stones. Andy Johns served as the chief engineer and mixer. The band would self-produce its next album as the Glimmer Twins.
What was the second single from Goats Head Soup?
'Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)' was released as a follow-up single in December 1973. Like the rest of the album, it is credited to Jagger/Richards. 'Angie' remained the album's biggest hit.
How many tracks are on Goats Head Soup?
Goats Head Soup contains ten tracks and runs about 47 minutes. It was released on August 31, 1973, on Rolling Stones Records. The album topped the charts in both the US and UK.
Is Goats Head Soup certified?
Yes, Goats Head Soup is certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA in the United States. It also earned Gold certifications in several other territories. The album reached number one on the US Billboard 200.

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