Talk Is Cheap
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Talk Is Cheap
The debut solo album from Keith Richards, released in 1988.
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Big Enough
Backing Vocals - Sarah Dash
Backing Vocals, Percussion - Keith Richards
Backing Vocals, Percussion, Drums - Steve Jordan
Bass - "Bootsy" Collins
Organ - Bernie Worrell
Saxophone [Alto] - Maceo Parker
Mixed By - Joe BlaneyWritten by Keith Richards and Steve Jordan
No time, for weepin' baby
No tears need flow
Let no one tell you
How you should grow - YeahStretched to the limit honey
Locked in the hole
Hung out to dry
Still on a rollReady, willing, able, and big enough
Run in the front door
Run out the back
Wall in your face and
A gun in your backNo time for weepin' baby
No need for tears
Let no one tell you honey
How you, how you should growBig enough
Ready, willing, able, and big enoughCorrections? Let us know.
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Take It So Hard
Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals - Keith Richards
Bass, Backing Vocals - Steve Jordan
Drums - Charley Drayton
Guitar – Waddy Wachtel
Piano, Keyboards - Ivan Neville
Written by Keith Richards, Steve JordanGiving up lovin' - easy to do
People so pitiful
They never come through
Honey, honey, honey I ain't that wayYou want a little bit - once in a while
Come on and get a bitYou shouldn't take it so hard - Yeah
You shouldn't take it
You shouldn't take it so hard - YeahTake a look around you - Tell me, what do you see
People with little bits
Try, tryin' to smile
Most of what you've gotten is free - YeahYou shouldn't take it so hard - Yeah
You shouldn't take it
You shouldn't take it so hard - YeahYank it up baby
Or get yourself a new name
You want a little bit once in a while
Yeah you got a taste for itYou shouldn't take it so hard - Yeah
You shouldn't take it
You shouldn't take it so hard - YeahCorrections? Let us know.
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Struggle
Backing Vocals - Keith Richards
Bass - Charley Drayton
Drums, Backing Vocals - Steve Jordan
Guitar - Waddy Wachtel
Keyboards - Ivan NevilleWritten by Keith Richards, Steve Jordan
Well it's a struggle - Baby
It's a struggle - Yeah YeahIf it's a struggle between love and hate
Baby's gonna have to waitYeah Yeah Huh Yeah Ooh Yeah Struggle
I'm in the middle
You're not the only one
You're not the only one
You're not the only oneIt's a struggle
It's a struggle
Baby Baby Baby YeahWell it's a struggle to make ends meet honey
Under pressure to express yourself
Then admit it
Don't deny yourself Yeah YeahHard to fight
Struggle, struggle
You and me should never feel neglected, overlooked,
Overworked, overhookedDoing as you're told
Hell on hold
Through the night
Without a fight
You gotta face the dayIf you struggle baby It only tightens up
Corrections? Let us know.
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I Could Have Stood You Up
Backing Vocals - Keith Richards
Bass - Joey Spampinato
Drums, Backing Vocals - Steve Jordan
Guitar - Mike Taylor
Mixed By - Joe Blaney
Organ - Chuck Leavell
Piano - Johnnie Johnson
Saxophone [Tenor] - Bobby KeysWritten by Keith Richards, Steve Jordan
Well hung, friend of mine
He's size 8 -I'm size 9
Shucks, my dear
I'm gonna get a lick from youOne thing, one thing too, one thing to remember
That I could have, yes I could have, ooh
Yes I could have, I could have stood you up
But I did, did, didn't yeah yeahShort fuse, lights blew out
Power came back - hear them shout
Shucks, my dear
Gotta get a lick from youOne thing, one thing too, one thing to remember
That I could have, yes I could have, ooh
Yes I could have, I could have stood you up
But I did, did, didn't yeah yeahMy shoes, walk down the street
Only trouble is they ain't on my feet
Dig them kicks, they belong to meOne thing, one thing too, one thing to remember
That I could have, yes I could have, ooh
Yes I could have, I could have stood you up
But I did, did, didn't yeah yeahRip it up, rip it down
Change the shape of the whole damn town,
Shucks, my dear
I'm gonna get a lick from youOne thing, one thing too, one thing to remember
That I could have, yes I could have, ooh
Yes I could have, I could have stood you up
But I did, did, didn't yeah yeahCorrections? Let us know.
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Make No Mistake
Make no mistake about it
Things ain't what they seem
I'm gonna scream and shout it
This is just a dream
A simple conversation
Every now and then
A touchy situation
Fascinates a man
What shall I do, if I should see you
And have to pretend that we have never met
It's not a cheap sensation
When you touch me with your hand
A little complication
Can hypnotize a man
How we gonna hide it
This thing with you and me yeah
Everyone can tell by now
I just can't lie you see
What shall I say to hide it, to hide it baby
No words can convey your lips melting into mine
No mistake, no mistake
Make no mistake, make no mistake about it
Make no mistake, c'mon make no mistake, make no mistake
About it
I'm gonna make you mine, no need to talk it over, we're
Running out of time
I've made up my mind about you
I know in my heart that you have the same point of view
Make no mistake, this is it
Make no mistake, make no mistake
It's not we don't have the time
Make no mistake
Not in the right place
Make no mistake, make no mistake
Ooh come on baby, make no mistake
No mistake
I'm talking to ya baby
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You Don't Move Me
Accordion - Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural*
Backing Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Keith Richards
Bass - Charley Drayton
Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals - Steve Jordan
Guitar [Slide] - Waddy Wachtel
Organ - Bernie WorrellWritten by Keith Richards, Steve Jordan
You made the wrong motion
Drank the wrong potion
You lost the feeling
Not so appealingWhy do you think you got no friends
You drove them all around the bendOh Yeah
You don't move me anymoreNow you wanna throw the dice
You already crapped out twiceOh Yeah, Oh Yeah
You don't move me anymoreOne face so seamy
The other don't see me
It's better that you kill the light
You're giving us all a frightOh Yeah
You don't move me anymoreHow you gonna keep your wealth
Can't even defend yourselfAh yeah, Ah no
You don't move me anymoreWhat makes you so greedy
Makes you so seedy
No matter how you flip that dime
On our side is time
Oh Yeah, Oh Yeah, Oh YeahIt's no longer funny
It's bigger than moneyYou don't move me anymore
Corrections? Let us know.
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How I Wish
Backing Vocals - Patti Scialfa
Backing Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Keith Richards
Bass - Charley Drayton
Drums, Backing Vocals - Steve Jordan
Guitar [Slide & Electric] - Waddy Wachtel
Piano, Keyboards - Ivan NevilleWritten by Keith Richards, Steve Jordan
How I wish that you were here again
How I wish that you were here againIf I could see you and touch you with my hand
If I could feel you, I know damn well I can'tHow I wish that you were here again
How I wish I had you near againIf I could see you, Oh just now and then
If I could feel you, I'd do my time againOh Honey, honey, honey, Yeah
If I could kiss you, caress you now and then
Ooh just to thrill you, I'd do life again, YeahOh Honey, honey, honey, Yeah
How I wish that you were here again
Oh Honey, honey, yeah
How I wish you were here again, Oh honeyCorrections? Let us know.
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Rockawhile
Accordion - Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural
Backing Vocals - Charley Drayton , Sam Butler , Sarah Dash
Backing Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Keith Richards
Bass - Joey Spampinato
Clavinet - Bernie Worrell
Drums, Backing Vocals - Steve Jordan
Guitar [Slide & Electric] - Waddy WachtelWritten by Keith Richards, Steve Jordan
Rockawhile
Baby stay yeah
I don't need to lie
You can believe it or leave it
Baby won't you stay with me
And rockawhile
Hold your breath - Babe
Close the shop, close the shop, YeahRock a while Baby come up here and Rock a while
Stay with me, C'mon, Yeah Tell me what you want now I don't need to lie to you Stay with me Baby, baby stay with me and Rockawhile
[Ad lib verses]
It's no cheaped shot there Baby's just a square, yes she is
[Verse 5,6 etc. ad lib]
Rockawhile Come over Just Rockawhile Have to rock in style
No strings attached Just me and Rockawhile Just you
C'mon now baby stay with me Stay yeah Tell me what you wanna do Stay yeah
And Rockawhile No strings attached Stay with me awhile Tell me all your troubles again
Corrections? Let us know.
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Whip It Up
Backing Vocals - Keith Richards, Patti Scialfa
Bass, Backing Vocals - Charley Drayton
Drums, Backing Vocals - Steve Jordan
Guitar - Waddy Wachtel
Saxophone [Baritone & Tenor] - Bobby KeysWritten by Keith Richards, Steve Jordan
Whip
Whip it up
Whip
Whip it upDon't know what you dream at night honey
Close your eyes and see
Leave the rest to meI'll be stealin' in if you give me half a chance
C'mon baby let's get this dream to danceWhip it up
C'mon Whip
Whip it up
Whip it up, Whip it upWell it seems so sad to me, the way we carry on
Why, why baby can't we get along
I ain't deceivin' you if you ain't deceivin' me
Then someone else has lied to us Yeah Don't deny itSave it for another day
Don't save it for me
If I ain't good enought for you
Then maybe baby you ain't good enough, good enough for meWhip it up baby
Just a flick of the wrist
Twist of the mind
Whip it up
Whip it up
Whip
Whip it upCorrections? Let us know.
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Locked Away
Accordion - Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural
Acoustic Guitar - Waddy Wachtel
Backing Vocals - Keith Richards
Bass - Charley Drayton
Drums, Backing Vocals - Steve Jordan
Piano, Keyboards - Ivan Neville
Violin - Michael DoucetWritten by Keith Richards, Steve Jordan
She swears, that I'm the only one
What about yesterday, yeah
Oh! I'd like to believe
Somehow I still suspectLocked away
She ought to be locked away
She ought to be locked awayMy mind is racing
Footsteps lead me to jealousy
I'm losing my grip
I can't trust the way I feelLocked away
I ought to be locked away
I ought to be locked awayMy friends say that you're friends say, Ooh
That I ain't worth your time
I know what you must hear
Don't let it interfereLocked away
They ought to be locked away
They ought to be locked away
Locked awayWe can't do anything
Any trick in the book
We can't go anywhere
All long as we careWe ought to be locked away
We ought to be locked away
Locked away...Corrections? Let us know.
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It Means A Lot
Backing Vocals - Keith Richards
Bass, Backing Vocals - Charley Drayton
Drums, Backing Vocals - Steve Jordan
Guitar [Slide], Acoustic Guitar - Waddy Wachtel
Keyboards - Ivan NevilleWritten by Keith Richards, Steve Jordan
Tell by her movement
A flick of the hand
You know where you standWhat does it mean
It means a lot
Ah hug oh yeah
What does it mean
Tell meTell from a distance
Tell from a glance
(It means a lot)
Tell by the way she dance
(It means a lot)(It means a lot)
Call it love
Takes two
(It means a lot)What does it mean
(It means a lot)
Takes twoIf she is shy
If she should blush
(It means a lot)
It should tell you enough
(It means a lot)We'll call it love
(It means a lot)
Takes two baby
(It means a lot)Oh What does it do for you
Does the same thing for meTrial by jury
Trial by judge
Get this things out of court
Let's call it loveWhat does it mean
(It means a lot)
Call it affection
We call it love
(It means a lot)Heaven's above
(It means a lot)
Ooh cool it
(It means a lot)It means a lot
It means a lot
Ain't no illusionLittle lie
It means a lotDon't get too excited baby before the facts
Corrections? Let us know.
Personnel
- Keith Richards - lead vocals and guitar
- Sarah Dash - background vocals, duet on "Make No Mistake"
- Charley Drayton - bass guitar (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 7, 9 to 11)
- Steve Jordan - drums, percussion, and backing vocals
- Ivan Neville - piano and keyboards (tracks: 2, 3, 7, 10, 11)
- Patti Scialfa - background vocals
- Waddy Wachtel - acoustic, electric, and slide guitar (tracks: 2, 3, 6 to 11) and production consultant
Additional musicians
- Bootsy Collins - bass guitar on "Big Enough"
- Michael Doucet - violin on "Locked Away"
- Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural - accordion on "You Don't Move Me", "Rockawhile", and "Locked Away"
- Johnny Johnson - piano on "I Could Have Stood You Up"
- Bobby Keys - tenor saxophone on "I Could Have Stood You Up" and "Whip It Up"
- Chuck Leavell - organ on "I Could Have Stood You Up"
- Maceo Parker - alto saxophone on "Big Enough"
- Joey Spampinato - bass guitar on "I Could Have Stood You Up" and "Rockawhile"
- Mick Taylor - guitar on "I Could Have Stood You Up"
- Bernie Worrell - organ on "Big Enough" and "You Don't Move Me" and clavinet on "Make No Mistake" & "Rockawhile"
- Ben Cauley, Jack Hale, Jimmi Kinnard, Andrew Love, James Mitchell, Willie Mitchell (also responsible for horn arrangements), Gary Topper, The Memphis Horns: Horns
Production Credits
- Produced By Keith Richards & Steve Jordan
- Engineers: Robert Berry (also assistant engineer), Joe Blaney, David Dorn (also assistant engineer), Richard Ealey (also assistant engineer), Joe Ferla, David Kennedy, Paul Milner (also assistant engineer), Julio Pena (also assistant engineer), Don Smith, Roger Talkov (also assistant engineer)
- Mixing: Joe Blaney (tracks: 1, 4, 5), Don Smith
- Mastering: Greg Calbi
Recorded at Air Studios Montserrat, Le Studio, Montreal, Canada
Mixed at Atlantic Studios, The Hit Factory
Mastered at a Nimbus plant
The debut solo album from Keith Richards, released in 1988.
