10 Best Rock Album Closers Ever

10. You Can't Always Get What You Want - Let It Bleed

1969's Let It Bleed was released during a tumultuous time in The Rolling Stones' career. Founding member Brian Jones was in the midst of drug addiction, and proved to be unreliable during the recording of the album.

Sadly, this would be the last Rolling Stones record he would appear on, as he died less than a month after being fired. This turbulence is reflected in the lyrics, as they can be interpreted as not only a comment on the band's state of affairs, but the political landscape of the decade as a whole.

Almost in spite of the lyrics, the music itself is joyous, upbeat and positive. This feeling is accentuated by the instrumental work of Keith Richards and Bill Wyman, guest pianist Al Kooper, gospel-style backing vocals, and a full choral accompaniment.

With a seven minute run-time, the song is often compared to The Beatles' "Hey Jude", but whereas that song is pure and unfiltered joy, this song is laced with a bittersweet undercurrent alongside the happier elements. "You Can't Always Get What You Want" is The Rolling Stones' love letter to the 1960s, the decade that launched the band to international recognition.