Track Talk: It Must Be Hell
Date: October 24, 2011 11:17
Comments, input and alterations are very welcome!
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It Must Be Hell
(Mick Jagger / Keith Richards)
Pathé Marconi Studios (EMI Studios), Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris, France,
November 11 - December 17, 1982 and
The Hit Factory, New York City, New York, US, June - August 1, 1983
Mick Jagger - lead vocals, backing vocals
Keith Richards - electric guitar, backing vocals
Charlie Watts - drums
Bill Wyman - bass
Ron Wood - electric guitar, electric slide guitar, backing vocals
Chuck Leavell - piano
Martin Ditcham - percussion
Brahms Coundoul - percussion
Moustapha Sisse - percussion
We've got trouble, that's for sure, we've got millions unemployed
Some kids can't write, some kids can't read, some kids are hungry, some overeat
Well
Our TV leader boldly speaks the words of Christ, he tries to preach
We need more power to hold the line, the strength of darkness still abides
Must be hell, living in the world, suffering in the world like you
Must be hell, living in the world, suffering in the world like you
Keep in a straight line, stay in tune, no need to worry, only fools
End up in prison or conscience cells or in asylums they help to build
Must be hell, living in the world, suffering in the world like you, you, you, you, you
Must be hell, living in the world, suffering in the world like you
Must be hell, suffering in the world like you
We're free to worship, free to speak, we're free to kill, that's guaranteed
We've got our problems, that's for sure, clean up the backyard, don't lock the door
Must be hell, living in the world, suffering in the world like you, you, yeah
Must be hell, living in the world, suffering in the world like you
I’ll tell ya, we, we ain't gonna drown, I’ll tell ya, we, we ain't gonna drown
I’ll tell ya, we, we are heaven bound, I’ll tell ya, we, we are heaven bound
I’ll tell ya, we, we are heaven bound, I’ll tell ya, we, we are heaven bound
I’ll tell ya, we, we are heaven bound, I’ll tell ya, we, we are heaven bound…
Produced by The Glimmer Twins & Chris Kimsey
First released on:
The Rolling Stones - “Undercover” LP
(Rolling Stones Records CUN 1654361) UK, November 7, 1983