No Copyright Intended. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by 2010 Promotone BV under exclusive license to Universal Music International BV Sweet Virginia is the sixth track on the Rolling Stones 1972 double album Exile On Main St.. Recorded between 1971 and 1972, Sweet Virginia is a slow country inspired song, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. The song features a harmonica solo by Jagger, a saxophone solo by Bobby Keys, and a female chorus. Charlie Watts plays a country shuffle rhythm. Personnel Mick Jagger – lead vocals, harmonica Keith Richards – guitar, backing vocals Mick Taylor – guitar Charlie Watts – drums Bill Wyman – bass guitar Ian Stewart – piano Bobby Keys – saxophone Clydie King, Vanetta Fields, Dr. John, Shirley Goodman, Tammi Lynn – backing vocals