Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)

The Zoo Crew is spinning the gritty vibes of Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker) by The Rolling Stones, a standout track from their 1973 album Goats Head Soup, and the Zoo Freaks are loving the raw energy! This song, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, dives into two dark tales of urban tragedy: one inspired by a real 1973 incident in Queens, New York, where police mistakenly shot a ten-year-old boy, Clifford Glover, thinking he was a robbery suspect, and another about a fictional ten-year-old girl dying of a drug overdose in an alley. Mick Jagger, reflecting on the song in 2020, described it as capturing “New York as a violent place” and America’s “heavy-handed police state,” a sentiment that fueled its biting social commentary. The track’s funky edge comes from Billy Preston’s iconic clavinet intro, layered with a wah-wah pedal, and Mick Taylor’s searing lead guitar, while Keith Richards took on bass duties. The horns, arranged by Jim Price with Bobby Keys on sax, were Price’s final contribution to the Stones before he moved on to produce for artists like Joe Cocker. Fun fact: this song inspired the name of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers!

Another layer of trivia comes from the song’s live history. Despite its American-specific themes, The Rolling Stones performed Heartbreaker across their 1973 European tour, where its infectious energy resonated with global audiences. The band brought it back for their 1994 Voodoo Lounge Tour, proving its lasting punch. Fans on Reddit call it one of the most underrated Stones singles, praising Jagger’s fierce vocal delivery and the track’s volcanic horns. A 2019 post on the blog PowerPop raved about the “dark and huge” clavinet intro and Taylor’s perfect solo, noting how the song’s depth makes it a fan favorite. The 2020 Goats Head Soup reissue included an alternate mix of Heartbreaker with a folkish acoustic opening, giving Zoo Freaks a fresh take on this classic.

The Rolling Stones began their legendary journey in 1962 in Dartford, England, rooted in a shared love for blues and R&B. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, childhood friends who reconnected over music, teamed up with Brian Jones, a multi-instrumentalist who initially led the group. Joined by Ian Stewart on piano, Bill Wyman on bass, and Charlie Watts on drums, they started as a cover band, playing Chicago blues and artists like Muddy Waters. Their early gigs at London’s Marquee Club and Crawdaddy Club built a cult following, with their raw energy and rebellious vibe setting them apart. By 1963, manager Andrew Loog Oldham pushed them to write original songs, leading to their first hit, a cover of Buddy Holly’s Not Fade Away, and soon after, Jagger-Richards penned classics like (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction. Their shift from blues purists to rock innovators defined their 60s rise, cementing their title as the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.”

Zoo Freaks can stay connected with The Rolling Stones through their official website, Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts, where they share tour updates, archival gems, and new releases like 2023’s Hackney Diamonds. Fans can dive deeper on sites like Rolling Stones Data, which chronicles song histories, or join the r/rollingstones subreddit for lively discussions. Facebook groups like Rolling Stones Fans offer a space for Zoo Freaks to swap stories, vinyl finds, and concert memories, keeping the Stones’ spirit alive.