[2][3] The song gained notoriety not only for explicit lyrics alluding to sex acts involving fruit (among other things) but also for controversial mentions of such celebrities as John Wayne and Steve McQueen.

Atlantic tinkered with the mix in order to suppress the key expletives, but the very first promo copies were pressed unaltered.

In the 2003 live performance at Twickenham Stadium, Jagger changed the lyrics from "Ali MacGraw got mad with you for giving head to Steve McQueen" to "Billy Bob Thornton got mad with me for giving head to Angeline".

[2] The opening lick, stabs in the verses and solo are played by Keith Richards and the rhythm guitar by Mick Taylor.

"[4] Credits are adapted from Philippe Margotin and Jean-Michel Guesdon's book All the Songs.