When Susan Boyle Opened Her Mouth To Sing Wild Horses, The World Seemed To Pause. Her Sky-High Falsetto Soared With An Ethereal Quality, Filling The Room With A Heavenly, Haunting Beauty That Felt Almost Otherworldly. Each Note She Hit Was Like A Gift From The Heavens, Resonating Deep Within The Hearts Of All Who Were Fortunate Enough To Listen

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What to know about “Wild Horses”

Released by the Rolling Stones as part of their 1971 album Sticky Fingers, the music for “Wild Horses” was written by Richards while Mick Jagger handled the lyrics. The track describes someone’s unwavering loyalty to their long-term partner despite turbulence in their relationship — and it resonated with fans and critics alike.

“[Wild Horses] is a testament to [the Rolling Stones’] talent, chemistry, and unfailing ability to rise above all the chaos,” American Songwriter wrote. In 2021, Rolling Stone listed the song in the 193rd position on its “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list.

The song peaked at number-28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1971.

Interestingly enough, the Stones weren’t the first band to record the song in-studio — that honor goes to country rockers the Flying Burrito Brothers, who released their version in 1970.