Nanker Phelge

Nanker Phelge was a pseudonym used for early Rolling Stones group compositions. Stones bassist Bill Wyman explained the origins of the name in his 2002 book, Rolling With the Stones:

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Pseudonym - Rolling Stones - Bill Wyman

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When the Stones cut "Stoned"—or "Stones," according to early misprinted pressings—as the B-side to "I Wanna Be Your Man," Brian suggested crediting it to Nanker/Phelge. The entire band would share writing royalties. Phelge came from Edith Grove flatmate Jimmy Phelge, while a Nanker was a revolting face that band members, Brian in particular, would pull.

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The following songs were credited to Nanker Phelge:

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• 2120 South Michigan Avenue
• Empty Heart
• Little By Little (with Phil Spector)
• Now I've Got a Witness (with Phil Spector)
• Play With Fire
• Stoned
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