She’s So Cold

The Zoo Crew is spinning "She’s So Cold" by The Rolling Stones, a track from their 1980 album Emotional Rescue, and the Zoo Freaks are surely vibing to its gritty rock energy. This song, released as the second single from the album, has some juicy trivia behind it. Due to the lyric "she’s so goddamned cold," radio stations received promotional copies with two versions: a "cleaned up" one for airplay and the "God damn version" for those willing to push boundaries. Wikiwand notes this was a deliberate move to navigate censorship while keeping the song’s raw edge. The track peaked at number 33 on the UK Singles Chart and number 26 on the US Billboard Hot 100, also hitting number nine on the Disco Top 100 chart alongside "Dance" and "Emotional Rescue." Rockalia highlights its music video, directed by David Mallett, which was shot alongside the second "Emotional Rescue" video, showcasing the band’s colorful, performative style.

Another tidbit comes from Songfacts, which reveals that Mick Jagger wrote the lyrics in about an hour, aiming for an over-the-top take on the "cold-hearted woman" trope common in rock, like Foreigner’s "Cold As Ice." Jagger’s theatrical flair shines through with lines like “I’m the burning bush, I’m the bleeding volcano.” Interestingly, American rocker Willie Nile had a song with the same title and similar theme, performed since 1978, which Jagger knew about. Nile was thrilled rather than litigious, saying, “No way am I going to be in that category of suing the Stones. Forget it! I loved the Stones.” On X, the band celebrated the song’s legacy, posting on January 7, 2025, “She’s So Cold!