Time Is on My Side
"Time Is on My Side" | |
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Single by Kai Winding | |
A-side | "Baby Don't Come On with Me" |
Released | October 3, 1963 |
Genre | Rhythm and blues |
Length | 3:05 |
Label | Verve |
Songwriter(s) | Norman Meade a.k.a. Jerry Ragovoy |
Producer(s) | Creed Taylor |
"Time Is on My Side" is a song written by Jerry Ragovoy (using the pseudonym "Norman Meade"). First recorded by jazz trombonist Kai Winding and his orchestra in 1963, it was covered (with additional lyrics by Jimmy Norman) by both soul singer Irma Thomas and then later the Rolling Stones in 1964.
Kai Winding
The song was first recorded by
Irma Thomas rendition
"Time Is on My Side" | |
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Single by Irma Thomas | |
A-side | "Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)" |
Released | June 1964 |
Genre | Rhythm and blues |
Length | 2:50 |
Label | Imperial |
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Eddie Ray |
On April 16, 1964,
Produced by Eddie Ray, Thomas' version of "Time Is on My Side" provided the inspiration for the title of her 1996 greatest hits release Time Is on My Side.
Rolling Stones version
"Time Is on My Side" | ||||
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B-side | "Congratulations" | |||
Released | September 25, 1964 | (US single version)|||
Recorded | June 24–26, 1964 (US single version) | |||
Studio | Regent Sound, London | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 2:50 | |||
London | ||||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Andrew Loog Oldham | |||
The Rolling Stones American singles chronology | ||||
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Thomas' song came to
The second arrangement (more tightly arranged and featuring guitar in the intro), recorded in Chicago's Chess studio on November 8, 1964,[7][1] was released in the UK on January 15, 1965,[8] on The Rolling Stones No. 2. This later rendition is the one that receives the most airplay and appears on most "best of" compilations. Both versions incorporate elements of Irma Thomas's recording, including spoken-word interjections in the chorus, a monologue in the middle of the song, and distinctive lead guitar.[citation needed]
The single peaked at No. 6 on the US Billboard Pop Singles Chart to become the Rolling Stones' first top ten hit in the US. Their previous single, "It's All Over Now", had peaked at No. 26.
A live version of the song from the band's 1982 live album,
The song was part of the
Personnel
- Mick Jagger – lead vocals and tambourine
- Keith Richards – lead guitar and backing vocals
- Brian Jones – rhythm guitar and backing vocals
- Bill Wyman – bass and backing vocals
- Charlie Watts – drums
- Ian Stewart – Vox Continental organ
Charts
Chart (1964–65) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[10] | 5 |
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[11] | 3 |
Finland ( Soumen Virallinen)[12]
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20 |
France | 4 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[13] | 28 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] | 6 |
New Zealand (Lever Hit Parade)[15] | 2 |
Sweden ( Kvällstoppen)[16]
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17 |
Switzerland | 3 |
US Billboard Hot 100[17] | 6 |
Recordings by other artists
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"Time Is on My Side" has since been covered by artists such as
Pop singer and pianist
In 2004, Jimmy Norman, who wrote the lyrics to "Time is on My Side" but whose name was eventually removed from credits,[21] recorded it for the first time as the last track on his album Little Pieces.
In 2007, English soul singer Beverley Knight recorded it, featuring Ronnie Wood, for her fifth studio album, Music City Soul.
In 2012, American professional wrestler Bray Wyatt would often menacingly sing the chorus of the song during his promos.[22]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Cartwright, Garth (February 11, 2024). "Time Is on My Side — how Irma Thomas reclaimed her 1964 track". Financial Times. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ Dave Godin's Deep Soul Treasures: Taken From The Vaults Volume 1 (Media notes). Ace Records. 1997.
- ISBN 978-1-64628-896-0.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-901447-77-4.
- ^ Margotin & Guesdon 2016, pp. 80, 81.
- ^ "CashBox Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. October 10, 1964. p. 12. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
- ^ Margotin & Guesdon 2016, pp. 81.
- ISBN 978-1-901447-77-4.
- ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "The Rolling Stones – Time Is on My Side" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 4677." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ISBN 951-31-2503-3.
- ^ "The Rolling Stones – Time Is on My Side" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "The Rolling Stones – Time Is on My Side" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ Flavour of New Zealand, 4 February 1965
- ISBN 9163021404.
- ^ "The Rolling Stones Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "Patti Smith Group – Ask The Angels / Time Is On My Side (Vinyl)". Discogs.com. 1976-10-21. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
- ^ "Time Warner's DVR is on your side!". Archived from the original on May 15, 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ "Anna Cheek CD-Release Party". Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ Sisario, Ben (2004-11-03). "The songs (with a bumpy detour) never end". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
- ^ "FCW Bray Wyatt Promo". YouTube.
Sources
- Margotin, Philippe; Guesdon, Jean-Michel (25 October 2016). The Rolling Stones All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track. ISBN 978-0-316-31773-3.