Lyric discussion by pt 

Cover art for Dear Doctor lyrics by Rolling Stones, The

this starts the studio peak of the Stones IMOP 68-72

The live peak for the band is a touch later 71-73. That was once Mick TAYLOR got more comfortable to play like only he could.

Brilliant lyrics,,,,,,a touch like Fool in the Rain. an interesting story. Nothing brilliant or life shaping but just a real nice (well not sure if Nice fits) but it's a great story.

The Coen Brothers should do a movie using this song as a script.