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The Rolling Stones — Out of Control
Album: Bridges to Babylon
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Released: 1997
Length: 4:41
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I was out in the city
I was out in the rain
I was feeling down hearted
I was drinking again
I was standing by the bridges
Where the dark water flows
I was talking to a stranger
About times long ago
I was young
I was foolish
I was angry
I was vain
I was charming
I was lucky
Tell me how have I changed
Now I'm out
Oh out of control
Now I'm out
Oh out of control
Oh help me now
And the girls in the doorway
And the boys in the game
And the drunks and the homeless
They all know me
And the police on the corner
Give a nod and a wave
As they point me
To my final destination
I was young
I was foolish
I was angry
I was vain
I was charming
Feeling lucky
Tell me how have I changed
Now I'm out
Oh out of control
Now I'm out
Oh out of control
Oh help me now
In the hotel I'm excited
By the smile on her face
But I wondered
How was time
Gonna change her
I was young
I was foolish
I was angry
I was vain
I was charming
I was out there
Tell me how have I changed
Now I'm out
Oh out of control
Oh I'm out
Oh out of control
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If you listen carefully, you will notice some similarities to
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. Well, not that easy. Let me explain.
Chorus from Out of control goes like this D-A-Bm:

D
Now I'm out
A              Bm
Oh out of control
D
Now I'm out
A              Bm
Oh out of control

Transpose above chords D-A-Bm down by -2 semitones you will get C-G-Am. And these are the chords from Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

C                                G                    Am
Well, Mama told me, when I was young.
C                               G             Am
Come sit beside me, my only son.
C                             G              Am
And listen closely, to what I say.
C                                    G                             Am
And if you do this, it'll help you, some sunny day.

enjoy listening. Cheers!

Posted 2 weeks ago by second8    [ Reply ]
LOVE IT!   I saw the Bridges to Babylon tour when it came to Norman Oklahoma with Sheryl Crow opening.  Such an amazing show, as all of theirs are.

Posted 2 weeks ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

"About the same"? Maybe: different notes, different phrasing. I think it's pretty clear they were mimicking the sound of that song in the quiet parts of this song. They've covered at least three songs by The Temptations, so it's shouldn't be a surprise if they would emulate their sound.  Mimicking or copying the production sound of another recording is not "copyright infringement"; the two songs have entirely different chord progressions and melodies.

There's a harmonica bit in the middle of this song that is note-for-note identical (other than being in a different key) to a horn part in the intro to Papa Was a Rolling Stone. It's like 10 or so notes . They obviously borrowed it. It doesn't bother me that they did that, and I'm sure they're not trying to fool anyone, but there it is.
Posted 1 year ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
Hah, I think of this as "new" Stones; guess what, it's 24 years old!
Posted 3 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 nolands wrote:
agreed. I think this is the best track from Bridges to Babylon.



This or Saint Of Me.
Posted 3 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
The rock'n'roll fairy leaned over their cradle, what else?
Posted 3 years ago by Ptijoc    [ Reply ]
This sounds like a different version than the studio album.  Excellent version of a song that you just don't hear enough.  Of all the later tunes by the band, this one is the most well received in concert.  They really amp it up.
Posted 4 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
First listen, must hear again before rating. Don't know how I missed this one.
Posted 4 years ago by SRAY    [ Reply ]
 Johray63 wrote:
That bassline's indeed unforgetable, 'cause it's about the same as the one in Papa Was A Rolling Stone (irony) by the Temptations. The same goes for the guitar(effect) and drums.
 
Well if anyone would get away with ripping off Papa Was a Rolling Stone....
Posted 4 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
nice!  i really liked this whole album when it came out. good ole rock n roll.
Posted 4 years ago by dianed    [ Reply ]
 redstorm wrote:
Johray63 wrote: That bassline's indeed unforgetable, 'cause it's about the same as the one in Papa Was A Rolling Stone (irony) by the Temptations. The same goes for the guitar(effect) and drums.
One man's irony, is another man's copyright infringement


 
"About the same"? Maybe: different notes, different phrasing. I think it's pretty clear they were mimicking the sound of that song in the quiet parts of this song. They've covered at least three songs by The Temptations, so it's shouldn't be a surprise if they would emulate their sound.  Mimicking or copying the production sound of another recording is not "copyright infringement"; the two songs have entirely different chord progressions and melodies.
Posted 4 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Incarnated Jagger on the cover ?{#Ask}
Nah,can't be,I don't believe in spirits and such,, !

Nice album thou.
Posted 14 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
I think I like this better than their classic stuff. For some reason never been a fan of their older music, but this is kinda nice..

Posted 14 years ago by Fredrikson    [ Reply ]
Never get tired of this song. Classic stuff.
Posted 14 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
I saw Bridges to Babylon tour in Norman Oklahoma. I was able to get my son to go with me and it was such a blast.  He was into Marilyn Manson at the time but admitted to enjoy the concert. {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
 redstorm wrote:
Johray63 wrote: That bassline's indeed unforgetable, 'cause it's about the same as the one in Papa Was A Rolling Stone (irony) by the Temptations. The same goes for the guitar(effect) and drums.
One man's irony, is another man's copyright infringement


 
It's the Nixon defense: when an RIAA artist does it it's not copyright infringement!

Maybe Mick should have thrown in a few lines from Bittersweet Symphony.

Posted 14 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
I saw the Bridges to Babylon tour when it came to Syracuse Carrier Dome. Mick n' the Boys were their usual killer selves. The camera for the stage video screen happened to find former NY governor George Pataki in the audience that night, who was widely razzed by the crowd. They loved the Stones but hated him! LOL!!  

{#High-five} 

 
Posted 15 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
Johray63 wrote: That bassline's indeed unforgetable, 'cause it's about the same as the one in Papa Was A Rolling Stone (irony) by the Temptations. The same goes for the guitar(effect) and drums.
One man's irony, is another man's copyright infringement


Posted 15 years ago by redstorm    [ Reply ]
Oh Yeah, Bill !!! Great Tune.
Posted 15 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
I forgot about this album.....like this song a lot!

Posted 15 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
 Johray63 wrote:
That bassline's indeed unforgetable, 'cause it's about the same as the one in Papa Was A Rolling Stone (irony) by the Temptations. The same goes for the guitar(effect) and drums.
 
Totally.

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 gypsyman wrote:
I want this. I will have it.

You won't be standing in a long line. Not to worry. 


Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
I want this. I will have it.
Posted 16 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
There was a version of this tune on a Stones concert tape that PBS used for a fundraiser which is as good as anything they ever did. Check it out here https://youtube.com/watch?v=XN3pRn6nsWs Didn't happen too often the last few CDs/tours, but that night they really blew the roof off the dump.
Posted 16 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Heathen: This track is proof indeed that the Stones can still rock.
Yes!!! They can rock their grandchildren's cradle!! :D :D
Posted 21 years ago by qosforever    [ Reply ]
This track is proof indeed that the Stones can still rock.
Posted 21 years ago by Heathen    [ Reply ]
At first I thought this was a new song by a band called The The. But a couple of minutes into the song I began to realize it was The Rolling Stones. I enjoyed this song.
Posted 22 years ago by clarinetta    [ Reply ]
It\'s nice hearing something by the Stones other than \"Wild Horses,\" \"Time Is On My Side,\" and \"Satisfaction\". I mean, I like all those songs a lot, but it\'s good hearing some of the other stuff from this band. I didn\'t even recognize this as them at first. It\'s a great song.
Posted 22 years ago by phiagurl    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Relayer: sounds good, thanks for playing something deeper in their catalog.
agreed. I think this is the best track from Bridges to Babylon.
Posted 22 years ago by nolands    [ Reply ]
sounds good, thanks for playing something deeper in their catalog.
Posted 22 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
That bassline\'s indeed unforgetable, \'cause it\'s about the same as the one in Papa Was A Rolling Stone (irony) by the Temptations. The same goes for the guitar(effect) and drums.
Posted 22 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]