Black Limousine
The Rolling Stones · The Rolling Stones Box Set [2009]
We used to ride, baby
Ride around in limousines
We looked so fine, baby
You in white and me in green
Drinking and dancing
All inside and crazy dream
Well now look at your face now baby
Look at you and look at me
I get so scared
Just to see you on the street
They're living dead
Your all the same, you never speak
Your wrecked out now
Washed up high up on the beach
Well now look at your face now baby
Look at you and look at me
We used to shine, shine, shine, shine
Say what a pair, say what a team
We used to ride, ride, ride, ride
In a long black limousine
Those dreams are gone baby
Locked away and never seen
Well now look at your face now baby
Look at you and look at me
Black Limousine
The Rolling Stones' "Black Limousine" stands as a quintessential example of their mid-1960s garage rock energy, characterized by a driving rhythm and raw, unpolished production that defined the era. Recorded during the height of their British Invasion success, the track captures the band's transition from R&B-influenced covers to original material that blended blues roots with rock and roll innovation. The song's aggressive tempo and Mick Jagger's iconic vocals reflect the restless spirit of the time, while its inclusion in later compilations highlights its enduring status within their extensive discography. As a representative work of their early catalog, it exemplifies the band's ability to fuse diverse musical influences into a cohesive and influential sound that continues to resonate with audiences.