On May 5th in music history, a significant event took place in 1965 when The Rolling Stones recorded their iconic hit song, "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." The recording session took place at RCA Studios in Hollywood, California, and the song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
The story behind the song's creation is quite interesting. Keith Richards woke up in the middle of the night with the guitar riff in his head. He quickly recorded it on a portable cassette recorder before falling back asleep. The next morning, he listened to the tape and heard himself mumbling the phrase "I can't get no satisfaction" before the riff.
Mick Jagger then wrote the lyrics, which touched upon themes of sexual frustration and commercialism. The song's famous opening guitar riff was played by Richards, who used a Gibson fuzzbox to create the distinctive distorted sound.
"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" was released as a single in the United States on June 6, 1965, and quickly became a massive hit, reaching the top of the charts in several countries. It was also included on the band's album "Out of Our Heads," released in July of the same year.
The song has since become one of The Rolling Stones' most recognizable and enduring tracks, and is widely considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time. Its raw energy, rebellious attitude, and unforgettable guitar riff have made it a staple of rock radio and a defining song of the 1960s.
In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" at number 2 on its list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time," cementing its place in music history. The Recording Industry Association of America also ranked the song as the 16th most historically significant song of the 20th century.
The legacy of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" continues to live on, with countless covers and references in popular culture. It remains a testament to the enduring power of rock music and the incredible talent of The Rolling Stones.
