Recording for 'We Love You' took place during the Satanic Majesties sessions, smack dab in the middle of summer 1967. It's a rather busy yet delightful tune often noted for having high harmony vocals by Lennon and McCartney. Prominent in the mix is Nicky Hopkins on piano and Brian Jones' first use of mellotron on record. This 45 would be the last Rolling Stones release to receive a production credit from Andrew Loog Oldham.
The flipside 'Dandelion' charted higher than 'We Love You' in the US peaking at no. 14 in October 1967. A perfect pop tune it is featuring Nicky Hopkins once again only this time on harpsichord. It's an ideal companion piece to the Satanic Majesties track 'She's A Rainbow' which is very similar in theme and style.
"dandelion" is my favourite rolling stones song..
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