The Gardener-Inspired Jumpin Jack Flash: Music for Your Garden Playlist
"One morning, they were awakened by Keith's gardener, Jack Dyer, working outside beneath their window."
June 18, 1968
On this day, the Rolling Stones had a number one single: Jumpin Jack Flash.
Keith Richards said that he and Mick Jagger wrote Jumpin Jack Flash after staying at his house.
One morning, they were awakened by Keith's gardener, Jack Dyer, working outside beneath their window.
Mick asked, "What's that noise?"
Keith replied, "That's jumpin' Jack."
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