I Need You Baby (Mona)
The Rolling Stones · The Rolling Stones Now! [1965]
I say hey, Mona
Oh, Mona
I say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, Mona
Oh, Mona
I tell you Mona what I wanna do
I'll build a house next door to you
Can I see you sometimes?
We can blow kisses through the blinds
Yeah can I out come out on the front
And listen to my heart go bumpety bump
I need you baby that's no lie
Without your love I'd surely die
I say hey, Mona
Oh, Mona
I say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, Mona
Oh, Mona
I say hey, hey Mona
Oh, Mona
I say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, Mona
Oh, Mona
I tell you Mona what I wanna do
I'm gonna build a house next door to you
Can I see you sometime?
We can blow kisses through the blinds
Yeah can I out come out on the front
And listen to my heart go bumpety bump
I need you baby that's no lie
Without your love I'd surely die
I say hey, hey Mona
Oh, Mona
I say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, Mona
Oh, Mona
I Need You Baby (Mona)
Recorded during the height of their early British Invasion dominance, I Need You Baby (Mona) captures The Rolling Stones in a moment of raw, blues-inflected energy. Released on the 1965 compilation The Rolling Stones Now!, the track highlights the band's ability to reinterpret traditional R&B material with their signature grit. While often overshadowed by the era's more famous singles, this recording showcases the group's dynamic interplay and their deep commitment to the blues roots that defined their initial discography. The song stands as a testament to their prolific output during this period, offering listeners a glimpse into the diverse range of styles they explored before fully cementing their status as global icons.