Scarlet (song)

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"Scarlet"
Single by The Rolling Stones featuring Jimmy Page
from the album Goats Head Soup (2020 reissue)
Released22 July 2020 (2020-07-22)
RecordedOctober 1974
Length3:44
LabelPolydor
Songwriter(s)Jagger/Richards
Producer(s)Jimmy Miller
The Rolling Stones singles chronology
"Criss Cross"
(2020) 		"Scarlet"
(2020) 		"Troubles a' Comin"
(2021)
Music video
"Scarlet" on
YouTube

"Scarlet" is a song by English

Polydor as a single from the reissue of the 1973 album Goats Head Soup
on 22 July 2020.

Background and composition

"Scarlet" is written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and produced by Jimmy Miller.[1] It is described as "a raw, scratchy, loose limbed and actually rather sweet ditty with a cod reggae feel and lots [...] of guitars".[2] The lyrics narrate "a girl named Scarlet who is doing [Jagger] wrong".[2] It was recorded in October 1974.[3] Jagger stated that the song originated in musician Ronnie Wood's home in Richmond, London during a studio session with Richards and guitarist Jimmy Page,[2] while Richards recalled walking in during the end of rock band Led Zeppelin's session, after which their guitarist, Page, "decided to stay".[3] It is thought to be titled after Page's daughter, Scarlet Page.[4] When asked why it went unreleased for nearly 50 years, Jagger said that the song "wasn't really a Rolling Stones record".[5]

Remixes

On 14 August 2020, the band released a remix by rock band

Jacques Lu Cont was released on 28 August. It involved "a resonant, reverberating opening" and "layers of symphonic touches".[7]

Music video

The music video stars Irish actor

Claridge's Hotel in London with social distancing.[8] It depicts Mescal in hotel rooms and empty bars,[9] leaving the titular character desolate voice messages, drinking, dancing, and eventually collapsing in the lobby.[5] The music video was directed by Chris Barrett and Luke Taylor, and released on 6 August 2020.[10]

Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.[1]

The Rolling Stones

Additional personnel

Charts

Chart (2020) Peak
position
US
Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[11]
 31

References

  1. ^ a b "Scarlet – Jimmy Page, The Rolling Stones – Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b c McCormick, Neil (22 July 2020). "The Rolling Stones and Jimmy Page's Scarlet is a raw reminder of what happens when rock stars collide". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b Aswad, Jem (22 July 2020). "Rolling Stones Drop 'Scarlet,' Unreleased Track With Jimmy Page". Variety. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  4. ^ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (9 July 2020). "Lost Rolling Stones song with Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page to be released". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  5. ^ a b Willman, Chris (6 August 2020). "Mick Jagger and Paul Mescal Share Notes on the Rolling Stones' Happy-Go-Drunky 'Scarlet' Video". Variety. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  6. ^ Doyle, Patrick (14 August 2020). "The Rolling Stones and War on Drugs Team Up for 'Scarlet' Remix". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  7. ^ Legaspi, Althea (28 August 2020). "The Killers, Jacques Lu Cont Remix the Rolling Stones' 'Scarlet'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  8. ^ Greene, Andy (6 August 2020). "Watch the New Rolling Stones Video 'Scarlet,' Starring Paul Mescal". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  9. ^ O'Connor, Roisin (7 August 2020). "Paul Mescal gets drunk in a hotel room for new Rolling Stones video 'Scarlet'". The Independent. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  10. ^ Ryan, Patrick (6 August 2020). "Rolling Stones: 'Normal People' star Paul Mescal dances in tight tank in new 'Scarlet' video". USA Today. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  11. ^ "The Rolling Stones Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 August 2020.

External links

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