Tumbling Dice

"Tumbling Dice"
Single by the Rolling Stones
from the album Exile on Main St.
B-side	"Sweet Black Angel"
Released	14 April 1972 (1972-04-14)
Recorded	7 June 1971 – March 1972
Studio	Rolling Stones Mobile Studio; Villa Nellcôte, France; Sunset Sound, Hollywood
Genre	Rock and roll blues rock[1]
Length	3:45
Label	Rolling Stones
Songwriter(s)	Jagger–Richards
Producer(s)	Jimmy Miller
The Rolling Stones singles chronology
"Wild Horses" (1971) "Tumbling Dice" (1972) "Happy" (1972)

"Tumbling Dice" is a song by the English rock band the Rolling Stones. It was released worldwide as the lead single from the band's 1972 double album Exile on Main St. on 14 April 1972 by Rolling Stones Records. A product of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards' songwriting partnership, the song contains a blues and boogie-woogie-influenced rhythm that scholars and musicians have noted for its unusual tempo and groove. The lyrics are about a gambler who cannot remain faithful to any woman.

"Tumbling Dice" spent eight weeks on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number five. In the US, the single peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song entered the top 10 in the Netherlands, Norway and Spain. "Tumbling Dice" received acclaim from contemporary music critics, who praised its musicianship and lyrical prowess. "Tumbling Dice" featured on many "best of" lists, including those by Vulture and Rolling Stone.

Jimmy Miller produced "Tumbling Dice". The Stones have performed the song during many of their concerts since its release in 1972. Several artists have covered "Tumbling Dice", including Linda Ronstadt, whose version – sung from a female perspective – appears on her 1977 album Simple Dreams. Ronstadt's version was a Top 40 hit the following year and is included on the soundtrack of the film FM (1978).