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  • Comment: I don't think the currently cited sources give enough information to write an article about this music. They only talk about the involvement of McCartney and basic details. Consider adding this information to Hackney Diamonds instead if you cannot find more in-depth sources. Ca talk to me! 05:52, 17 June 2024 (UTC)

"Bite My Head Off" is a song by the English rock band The Rolling Stones from their 2023 album Hackney Diamonds. The song features former Beatles bassist Paul McCartney on fuzz bass.

"Bite My Head Off"
Song by The Rolling Stones
from the album Hackney Diamonds
ReleasedOctober 20, 2023 (2023-10-20)
GenreRock
Length3:31
LabelPolydorGeffen
Songwriter(s)Jagger–Richards

Background[edit]

Watt said that he asked McCartney to play on the song to confound people’s expectations.[1]

Jagger has said before that it was finally time for McCartney to join them in the studio.[2]

Jagger originally had the idea of McCartney playing on Depending on You, but they eventually decided on doing a punk song.[3]

Recording[edit]

Watt said that after walking McCartney out, McCartney said "I just played f–ing bass with the Stones – and I’m a f–ing Beatle".[4]

According to an IHeart Radio interview, the Stones and McCartney were all in the same room.[5]

Reception[edit]

Rock Cellar said called it an all-star collaboration of the highest degree.[6]

Live performance[edit]

the song has been performed one time.[7]

Personnel[edit]

According to the fan-site Time Is On Our Side:[8]

The Rolling Stones

Additional personnel

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lewrypublished, Fraser (2023-10-30). "It turns out Paul McCartney got quite excited playing on the new Rolling Stones album". louder. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  2. ^ "Keith Richards Says Recording New Rolling Stones Collaboration with Paul McCartney Felt 'Like the Old Days'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  3. ^ "Mick Jagger on The Rolling Stones' song with Paul McCartney". faroutmagazine.co.uk. 2023-09-15. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  4. ^ "Paul McCartney: The Hilarious Thing He Said After Recording with the Rolling Stones". wmmr.com. 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  5. ^ "Mick Jagger Addresses The Historical Significance Of Paul McCartney's Rolling Stones Feature". iHeart. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  6. ^ Staff, Rock Cellar Magazine (2023-11-29). "Rolling Stones Share "Bite My Head Off" Video ft. Paul McCartney". Rock Cellar Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  7. ^ Friedlander, Matt (2023-11-30). "Rolling Stones Releasing Expanded 'Hackney Diamonds'; Debut "Bite My Head Off" Video Featuring Paul McCartney". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  8. ^ "Bite My Head Off". www.timeisonourside.com. Retrieved 2024-06-18.