Tops
The Rolling Stones · The Rolling Stones Box Set [2009]
Every man is the same come on
I'll make you a star
I'll take you a million miles from all this
Put you on a pedestal
Come on, come on
Have you ever heard those opening lines
You should leave this small town way behind
I'll be your partner
Show you the steps
With me behind your tasting of the sweet wine of success
Cause I'll take you to the top, baby
Hey baby
I'll take you to the top
Step on the ladder
Toe in the pool
Your such a natural you don't need no acting school
Don't need no casting couch
Or be a star in bed
Never, never, never let success go to you pretty head
Cause I'll take you to the top, baby
I swear we'll never going to stop, baby
I'll take you to the top
Don't let the world pass you by
You better take your chance now baby
Or be sorry for the rest of your sweet loving life, baby
Oh, sugar
Hey sugar, I'll take you to the top
I'll take you to the top
I'll take you to the top, sugar
Tops
Tops is a standout track from The Rolling Stones' early repertoire, showcasing the band's signature blend of blues and rock during their formative years. Recorded in the mid-1960s, the song features the tight interplay between Brian Jones and Keith Richards, capturing the raw energy that defined the group's initial sound. While not one of their most commercially ubiquitous singles, it remains a cherished piece for fans exploring the band's extensive catalogue. The recording highlights the group's ability to craft concise, rhythmic numbers that balanced psychedelic experimentation with grounded rock rhythms. As part of their broader discography, Tops exemplifies the creative experimentation that allowed The Rolling Stones to evolve from a blues cover band into one of the most influential acts in rock history.