Loving Cup

Loving Cup

Infobox Song
Name = Loving Cup
Artist = The Rolling Stones
Album = Exile on Main St.
Released= May 12, 1972


track_no = 9
Recorded = In LA, early 1972
Genre = Rock
Length = 4m:25s
Writer = Jagger/Richards
Label = Rolling Stones/Virgin
Producer = Jimmy Miller
[ Chart position = ]
prev = "Sweet Black Angel"
prev_no = 8
next = "Happy"
next_no = 10

"Loving Cup" is a song by The Rolling Stones featured on their 1972 album "Exile on Main St."

Recording on "Loving Cup" started in December 1971 at Los Angeles' Sunset Sound Studios and lasted until March 1972. Mick Jagger performs lead vocals and backing with Keith Richards. Richards and Mick Taylor perform the song's guitars. Bass and drums are provided by Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts, respectively. Piano is provided by Stones recording veteran Nicky Hopkins. Saxophone is by Bobby Keys and both trumpet and trombone are by Jim Price. The album's producer, Jimmy Miller, provides the maracas.

"Loving Cup" has been performed sporadically by the Stones' since its introduction to their catalogue. It was heard during the 1972 tour of America, and was re-introduced to setlists during the 2002-2003 Licks Tour. It was also performed with Jack White during the 2006 leg of the A Bigger Bang Tour, with this version featured in both the movie and album "Shine a Light".


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  • loving cup — noun Etymology: from its former use in ceremonial drinking Date: 1812 1. a large ornamental drinking vessel with two or more handles 2. a loving cup given as a token or trophy …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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