On August 23, 1969, “Honky Tonk Women” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it The Rolling Stones’ fifth number one single.
Initially released as a single, the song was later part of the compilation album Through the Past Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2). While it topped the chart for four weeks, “Honky Tonk Women” was certified gold by the RIAA just three days after hitting #1.
The Stones’ previous number-one songs were “Satisfaction,” “Get Off of My Cloud,” “Paint It, Black,” and “Ruby Tuesday.”
