Angie

"Angie" is credited to both Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, but it is acknowledged to be almost completely written by Richards. "Angie" was recorded in November and December 1972 and is an acoustic-guitar-driven ballad characterizing the end of a romance. The song's distinctive piano accompaniment, written by Richards, was played on the album by Nicky Hopkins, a Rolling Stones recording-session regular. The strings (8 violins, 4 cellos, 2 violas) on the piece were arranged by Nicky Harrison.
Released as a single in August 1973, "Angie" went straight to the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 5 on the UK singles chart. The song was also a No. 1 hit in both Canada and Australia for five weeks each and topped the charts in many countries throughout Europe and the rest of the world.
"Angie"
Recordings 25-30 November & 6-13 or 21 December 1972 at Dynamic Sound Studios (opens in a new tab), Kingston, Jamaica. Strings (8 violins, 4 cellos, 2 violas) recorded at Island Studios, London, England, UK.
Mixing and overdubbing 23 or 28 May - 20 June 1973 at Island Recording Studios (opens in a new tab), London, England, UK.
"Silver Train"
Recording 17-31 October 1970 at Newbury, Stargroves (Mick Jagger's house) with the Rolling Stones Mobile Unit and Olympic Sound Studios (opens in a new tab), London, England, UK.
Mixing and overdubbing 23 or 28 May - 20 June 1973 at Island Recording Studios (opens in a new tab), London, England, UK.