On this day, August 17: The Rolling Stones song Angie is released – Who was it written for?

The song ‘Angie’ is one of the Rolling Stones’ best known and loved songs released today in 1973 and was an immediate success, reaching number 1 in the US charts and number 5 in the UK. The track is a ballad in which Mick Jagger sings about the end of a relationship and the disappointment it brings. “Angie” comes across as a metaphor for the end of an era or a relationship that leaves the song’s protagonist feeling lost. Mick Jagger’s performance adds tension and emotion, making the song extremely emotional. But who is Angie? The identity of “Angie” has caused much speculation and debate. Some believe the song refers to Angela Bowie, David Bowie’s wife at the time. Others claim the song was written for actress Angie Dickinson and others for Keith Richards’ daughter, who was born around that time and named Angela. […]
Source: News Beast

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