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"Miss You"

Last updated 📅 2025-04-11

Feel the irresistible groove of The Rolling Stones' 1978 global smash hit, "Miss You"! This iconic track from the Some Girls album masterfully blends rock with disco, soul, and dance-rock elements. Driven by a killer bassline, it conquered charts and dance floors worldwide.

TITLE: Miss You
BAND: The Rolling Stones
GENRE: Dance-rock, Disco, Soul
RELEASEDAY: May 10
YEAR: 1978

Released as the lead single from their critically acclaimed 1978 album Some Girls, "Miss You" became a US number one hit for The Rolling Stones. Its infectious four-on-the-floor beat, Bill Wyman's iconic bassline, and soulful harmonica/saxophone solos marked a successful incorporation of contemporary disco and dance-rock sounds.

Featuring Mick Jagger's distinctive falsetto vocals detailing late-night loneliness, "Miss You" remains one of the Stones' most popular and danceable tracks. This 1978 fusion of rock, soul, and disco showcased their versatility and enduring ability to capture the musical zeitgeist while staying true to their roots.

SONG MEANING: The lyrics express feelings of loneliness and longing for an absent lover while observing the nightlife of the city ("Walking Central Park, singing after dark"). The singer reflects on their solitude ("I've been holdin' out so long / I've been sleepin' all alone") and repeatedly states how much they miss the person, contrasting the bustling external world with their internal emptiness.

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TITLE: The Rolling Stones
ACTIVE: 1962–present (1962)
BAND: The Rolling Stones

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