One Hit (To the Body)
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"One Hit (To the Body)" is the opening track to the
The song charted in the United States, reaching the top 30 there, peaking at number 28. It also charted in the Netherlands (number 50), Belgium (number 29), Australia (number 34), New Zealand (number 30), and the UK, peaking at number 80, making it their poorest charting single at the time.
Recording
Credited to lead singer
Backing vocals on the song were provided by Richards, Wood, Bobby Womack, Patti Scialfa, Don Covay, and producer Steve Lillywhite's wife Kirsty MacColl. Recording and re-recording lasted throughout much of 1985. Jimmy Page's contributions were recorded at RPM Studios on 16 and 17 July 1985.[2] Two locations used were the Pathé Marconi Studios in Paris and New York City's RPM Studios.[3]
Music video
One of the song's most memorable features was the music video produced in support, directed by Russell Mulcahy.[4] Featuring the Stones in a large warehouse set, the song's title is taken literally and both Jagger and Richards are seen trading mock blows while archive footage of actual boxing matches is cut in.
Remix
A remix of the song, called the "London Mix" (clocking at 7:00), was done by
Personnel
The Rolling Stones
- lead vocals
- backing vocals, electric guitar
- Ronnie Wood – backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
- Bill Wyman – bass guitar
- Charlie Watts – drums
Additional personnel
- Jimmy Page – lead electric guitar
- Bobby Womack – backing vocals
- Don Covay – backing vocals
- Kirsty MacColl – backing vocals
- Patti Scialfa – backing vocals
Charts
Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] | 34 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] | 29 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7] | 50 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] | 30 |
80 | |
US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 28 |
References
- ^ Quick: Which Rolling Stones Hit Features Jimmy Page on Lead Guitar? By Damian Fanelli –January 08, 2018 at Guitar World.com
- ^ "Chronicle 1985".
- ^ "Dirty Work". www.timeisonourside.com. Retrieved 2016-01-15.
- ^ The Rolling Stones - One Hit (To The Body) - OFFICIAL PROMO - YouTube
- ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "The Rolling Stones – One Hit (To the Body)" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "The Rolling Stones – One Hit (To the Body)" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "The Rolling Stones – One Hit (To the Body)". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Rolling Stones: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "The Rolling Stones Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 June 2016.