The Story Behind “Hang Fire” – From “Lazy B*tch” to a Classic

The Rolling Stones’ “Hang Fire”, one of the standout tracks from their 1981 album Tattoo You, had a much longer journey to release than most fans realize. The band first began recording the song during their Some Girls album sessions in late 1977. However, it remained incomplete for years, with the lyrics not being added until 1979. It was only during the final production stages of Tattoo You that “Hang Fire” finally found its home.

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