Nanker Phelge
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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:
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.
The following songs were credited to Nanker Phelge:
- 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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