In Maroon 5’s 2011 single, the band claimed to have “Moves Like” Mick Jagger, the longtime frontman of the Rolling Stones. The title compares a dancer’s swagger and physical charisma with Jagger’s famous stage presence.
“Moves Like Jagger” was written by Adam Levine, Benjamin Levin, Ammar Malik, and Shellback, with production by Shellback and Benny Blanco. The recording features Christina Aguilera, whose vocals give the song a prominent duet dynamic with Levine.
The song was released during the promotion of Maroon 5’s album Hands All Over and became one of the band’s biggest international hits. Its whistle hook, dance-pop production, and repeated reference to Jagger made the song instantly recognizable.
Mick Jagger himself was not the singer on the track, although he appears in the song’s concept and music-video imagery. The reference points to his performance style: energetic dancing, strutting movement, and the theatrical confidence associated with Rolling Stones concerts.