Country Honk
Rolling Stones, The · Let it Bleed
And on the street the summer sun it shines
There's many a bar-room queen I've had in Jackson
But I just can't seem to drink you off my mind
It's those Honky-Tonk women
Gimme, gimme, gimme those Honky Tonk blues
I laid a divorcee in New York City
I had to put up some kind of a fight
The Lady she all dressed me up in roses
She blew my nose and then she blew my mind
It's those Honky Tonk women
Gimme, gimme, gimme those Honky Tonk blues
It's those Honky Tonk women
Gimme, gimme, gimme those Honky Tonk blues
It's those Honky Tonk women
Gimme, gimme, gimme those Honky Tonk blues
It's those Honky Tonk women
Gimme, gimme, gimme those Honky Tonk blues
Country Honk
Country Honk stands as a distinctive song in The Rolling Stones' discography, appearing on the 1969 album Let It Bleed. The track showcases the band's willingness to experiment with country and western influences during a period often defined by darker, more psychedelic tones. Unlike their typical blues-rock foundation, this recording features a prominent honky-tonk piano and a twangy guitar sound that sets it apart within the group's extensive catalogue. The song reflects the band's broader exploration of American roots music, blending their signature swagger with a more laid-back, rustic atmosphere. As part of a landmark album that also includes anthems like Gimme Shelter, Country Honk demonstrates the versatility of the group's songwriting and production capabilities during their late sixties peak.