Rolling Stones' Greatest Hits, 14-19

Here is the final set in our list of 19 of the Rolling Stones' greatest hits, starting with "Beast of Burden."

14. "Beast of Burden" (1978)

"Beast of Burden" is also from the album Some Girls. In their 2003 book, According to the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards claims he wrote the song as a thank you to Mick for "shouldering the burden" in the studio while he was getting help for his drug habit.

15. "Emotional Rescue" (1980)

"Emotional Rescue," from the album of the same name, earned a mixed reception. While the song was an immediate commercial hit, soaring to number three on U.S. charts, critics and die-hard fans were less than enthusiastic about its disco-infused sound.

16. "Start Me Up" (1981)

"Start Me Up," off Tattoo You, often opens the Stones' live shows and was also used by Microsoft to kick-start its Windows 95 marketing campaign. Portions of the song were recorded in the bathroom of New York City's Power Station recording studio, famous for its "bathroom reverb" sound.

17. "Waiting on a Friend" (1981)

"Waiting on a Friend," also from Tattoo You, is a bit of a departure from the Stones' usual content. The relationships in the band supposedly inspired Jagger's lyrics, which discuss giving up women and booze for those friendships. Is that you, Mick?

18. "Undercover of the Night" (1983)

Another top ten song for the Stones, "Undercover of the Night" appeared on the album Undercover. It is one of only a few Stones songs with a political bent, tackling corruption in Central and South America, with lyrics such as: "Hear the screams of Center 42/Loud enough to bust your brains out/The opposition's tongue is cut in two/Keep off the street 'cause you're in danger."

19. "Mixed Emotions" (1989)

"Mixed Emotions," appeared on the Stones' comeback album, Steel Wheels, released after Jagger and Richards had spent a few years working on their solo careers. The song, which reached number five on U.S. charts, is the Stones' last U.S. top ten single to date.

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