MOTHER’S LITTLE HELPER
“Mother’s Little Helper” is a song by the English rock band the Rolling Stones. It first appeared as the opening track to the United Kingdom version of their 1966 album Aftermath. It was released as a single in the United States and peaked at #8 on the Billboard Singles Charts in 1966. The B-side “Lady Jane” peaked at #24. The song deals with the sudden popularity of prescribed calming drugs among housewives, and the potential hazards of overdose or addiction. The drug in question is variously assumed to be meprobamate (Miltown), or diazepam (Valium). (More from Wikipedia)
Other fun songs that the Rolling Stones put out in the same period include “Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow?” (the photo of the band in drag that was on the 45 cover has to be seen to be believed) and “Mother’s Little Helper” – this song was a reminder that it wasn’t just the kids who were often on drugs.
(December 2015)
