Couple React To Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil [Rolling Stones Reaction]

[@barblessable]

You got it , Keith Richards says its thier most misunderstood song and that it's warning that evil is in all of us so beware ,it's too easy say the devil made me do it.

[@andrewbrennan7291]

The lady has nailed this song.

[@nealfriend6797]

Remember WOODSTOCK was in 69 and it was 3 days of LOVE AND PEACE

[@BlackRoseImmortal]

My favorite Stones song. Love how they insert Lucifer into all the historical tragedies of the 20th century and before. Meanwhile Lucifer is pointing out, it wasn't me, it was you.

[@Albertanator]

I don't think so completely....the song is not denying that Satan isn't inspiring these infamous acts...but he is of course using human agents to do his bidding.

[@sarahzentexas]

He says “when after all, it was you and me,” an allusion to evil deeds done by mankind.

[@Albertanator]

@@sarahzentexas True....but that is not exclusive from Satans influence on all these event.

[@williammatthews693]

@@Albertanator Agreed, but since humans have free will we end up shouldering the responsibility.

[@Albertanator]

@@williammatthews693 Fair point.

[@johnlamere2189]

"Sympathy for the Devil" is credited to Jagger and Richards, though the song was largely a Jagger composition. The working title of the song was "The Devil Is My Name", having earlier been called "Fallen Angels". Jagger sings in first person narrative as the Devil, who boasts of his role in each of several historical atrocities and repeatedly asks the listener to "guess my name." The singer then ironically demands the listener's courtesy towards him, implicitly chastising the listeners for their collective culpability in the listed killings and crimes. In the 2012 documentary "Crossfire Hurricane", Jagger stated that his influence for the song came from Baudelaire and from the Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov's novel "The Master and Margarita" (which had just appeared in English translation in 1967). The book was given to Jagger by Marianne Faithfull and she confirmed the inspiration in an interview with Sylvie Simmons for the magazine Mojo in 2005. In a 1995 interview with Rolling Stone, Jagger said, "that was taken from an old idea of Baudelaire's, I think, but I could be wrong. Sometimes when I look at my Baudelaire books, I can't see it in there. But it was an idea I got from French writing. And I just took a couple of lines and expanded on it. I wrote it as sort of like a Bob Dylan song." It was Richards who suggested changing the tempo and using additional percussion, turning the folk song into a samba. Furthermore, Jagger stated in the Rolling Stone interview: "it's a very long historical figure - the figures of evil and figures of good - so it is a tremendously long trail he's made as personified in this piece.

[@lingolarker9318]

This is probably one of the greatest and most layered and interesting rock compositions of that time. A genuine masterpiece, I don’t think I appreciated just how powerful and clever the lyrics were. Then you’ve got the blend of African drums, Samba rock rhythm, some jazz too especially with the piano.

[@bowlingstoned2113]

Nicky Hopkins on the boards here, I do believe.

[@Tijuanabill]

And everything Keith is doing all the time. Gorgeous sounding Telecaster...

[@seelenwinter6662]

and there are really people outside, who say, that the beatles are better than them... beatles are the most overrated band together with nirvana... rolling stones are thousand times better...

[@Sirala6]

The Stones really coming into their "mature" phase and establishing a whole new level of rock and roll.

[@bryandaves1005]

@@seelenwinter6662I listen to the Stones way more than I do the Beatles, but denying the Beatles’ greatness and influence is a futile act. Some weird tribalism formed between the two fan bases, which is absurd because both band were friends with and fans of each other

[@Erica-jv7ze]

“Paint it Black” is of a similar flame of theirs. It’s a good song.

[@amandabispo2949]

Fantastic song!!

[@NLBrown-gz2qe]

*their best song

[@strategery101]

A GREAT song

[@roberthaines1227]

Gimme Shelter would be a good next song. Studio version. Another late 60s song of the times. One of my favorite Stones’s songs

[@mikemaricle9941]

^^^^^THIS^^^^^

[@writerwade9241]

You are correct sir. Spectacular song. YES studio version. Great story there as well. BTW, if they've seen a gangster movie in the last 30 years . . . they've heard it. LOL

[@eaglebauersrecordcollection]

Yeah Gimme Shelter is another one of those songs that you hear a million times and then you stop and pay attention to the lyrics and realize it’s really powerful…”war, children, is just a shot away…” Whew!

[@thofiomnthofiomn5964]

I second that motion

[@nanook8721]

Yes, Yes, Yes - Gimme Shelter is awesome - end of chorus one of the biggest reason for that is the addition of Merry Clayton’s vocals. Doesn’t get better than that.

[@classiclife7204]

The Rolling Stones in the 60s to early 70s were SO badass.

[@bowlingstoned2113]

Especially with Brian Jones. My favorite era bar none.

[@julieheywood8832]

one of the greatest british bands ever,

[@d.diamond7442]

Paint It Black...Gimmie Shelter...Girl With Faraway eyes...So many good Stones songs out there.

[@carladicarlo3255]

I LOVE that you got the meaning of this song right away! A lot of people hear the guitar and beat, and miss the lyrics. Or they’re too young to realize that he’s singing about actual events in history that are caused by our own evil. I gotta follow you!

[@yebro4636]

Although in this case the lyrics are based on a novel by russian author mikhail bulgakov called „Master and Margarita“. Mick Jagger was reading the book when they wrote the song.

[@vickit.1797]

Yes but the devil is the root of it. Do u think he's a good devil." Poor ole evil thang it not the devils fault"

[@hermesalonso2310]

Just like Brown Sugar, everybody missed the point like always

[@carolynlittle6080]

Living through the 50s and 60s and 70s and 80s 90s but the 60s the 60s, enough said

[@doplinger1]

The Stones are a deep, deep rabbit hole. You’ll definitely want to listen to “Can’t You Hear Me Knockin’?” (long version of course).

[@cesarnarro6013]

" Can't You Hear Me Knocking " is probably my favorite Stones song. Almost anything they did from 1968 to 75 kicks S

[@iainprendergast8311]

What a tune

[@cindyvitale9515]

I agree wholeheartedly.

[@myfavoritedream2149]

Question: What are your favorite Stones songs? Answer: Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main St.

[@bowlingstoned2113]

Probably in my top 3, great tune, love the overall vibe.

[@blondbowler8776]

Throw me down the keys.

[@priest432]

I am really impressed with your reaction to this song. I've watched many others reacting to this who have no idea what it's about. You nailed the historical context of the song and the idea that the devil is in all of us. Don't always blame the devil - we bring a lot of bad vibes to ourselves..........

[@billburnett6489]

this may be, lyrically, the best song ever written

[@littlerichard4841]

Agree 100%.

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

I agree also.

[@seanb4565]

American Pie is right up there

[@ricknblueridge]

The deepest for sure...

[@futurereflections4097]

True. Still relevant and people don’t even realize it. They still support child rapists who literally worship satan. Get informed!

[@bernardqblack]

imagine NeVER hearing the Stones.....and this is the jam you get introduced to them with..... Epic.

[@bolo5584]

Wow you are one of the few that got the meaning of this song. Well done.

[@dardenbunn1415]

I was15 in 1969 and I loved Sympathy for the Devil. Every 15 year old that I've turned this song on to has loved it too.

[@fcassmann]

Same

[@JaneDoe-em7zi]

You guys hit the nail on the head with your analysis! Great song, great interpretation. You guys are dope! 👏🏽 ❤

[@sentinelmortgagecorp4291]

Classic rock doesn’t get any more classic than this. Amazing song with truly meaningful and inspired lyrics.

[@redcaddiedaddie]

... perhaps Jagger's BEST writing, EVER!!!

[@jeffstevens4262]

The song was released in 1969 at the height of Vietnam and was the theme song to a whole generation. It's an absolute Stones classic and an iconic comment issued to billions of people around the world. Lovely reactions both you guys!

[@dannybranigan1984]

It was released in 1968

[@Ginag9232]

Seen the stones in the late 70s and then again in the 90s love them

[@dano1234ize]

another gem of the 60's

[@davidthompson1069]

Hey guys. Do you know, you have a drink named after you? It’s Tennents Super and Red Thunderbird. Tall glass, mixed 50/50. After a few of these, you lose control of your legs. Top half is fine. Good fun. 😊😊😊

[@mufasa6324]

Best reaction of this song I’ve so far…

[@TommyGetTheBag]

One of the greatest history lessons put to music. 😎👐

[@rhshear]

Listen to EVERYTHING the Stones did. They are Phenomenal!!

[@artsilva]

The Rolling Stones rabbit hole is an understatement to think. These guys have been making music and touring since 1962 and are currently on tour, [just played LA a week ago]. We recently in august lost the drummer (RIP Charlie Watts) who was the heart beat on every album and tour till the day he died, also the original Bassist Bill Wyman retired a couple decades ago, a founding member and guitarist Brian Jones was let go in '69 then soon after died who was replaced by Mick Taylor until his departure in '75, replaced by old friend Ronnie Wood. OG members left; Mick Jagger and Keith Richards along with Ronnie Wood are the remaining core members, all in their 70's and still rocking out.

[@sallypavao5676]

From the Church’s perspective, this song has some great creative theology. While evil is real, it’s from the heart of us that poor choices and destructive behaviors come forth. The devil is not some scapegoat to blame our terrible actions. We as human beings need to be renewed, healed, and forgiven, not the Devil! As a Christian, this song is absolutely brilliant in its theological lyrics!!

[@pinzgauerbelgium]

Blaming the Devil is blaming God.

[@kevanwillis4571]

"As every cop is a criminal" (Opposite) "And all you sinners, saints" (Opposite) "As heads is tails" (Opposite) "Just call me Lucifer.....(Opposite ?) God.

[@deirdre108]

@@kevanwillis4571 Lucifer=Bearer of Light

[@manny4552]

Interesting take on it

[@mjsmcd]

​@@pinzgauerbelgium god allows it so whos the devil

[@bowlingstoned2113]

Definitely a deep song. There's a lot of truth to these lyrics.

[@DarylHanceMusic]

Probably one of the only rock and roll classics that doesn’t have a drum beat but you never miss the drums not being there (bongos aside). Also a lyrical masterpiece.

[@MeatyHead1968]

I hear a drum beat....

[@s.mcpherson6354]

@@MeatyHead1968 There's for sure one there, but if people don't know drumming, I can see how they can't 'find' the beat in the overlapping polyrhythms.

[@DarylHanceMusic]

@@s.mcpherson6354 A back beat played on a conventional drum set with a Kick, Snare, Hat… a pulsating rhythmic beat played on one of these drum sets is a foundational element in most rock and roll music. Non existent in this song.

[@lathedauphinot6820]

It’s a fast samba: bossa nova. Brazilian Carnaval beat

[@s.mcpherson6354]

@@lathedauphinot6820 I'm not well versed in Latin beats, but I thought it might be that. Thanks for the confirm.

[@colindebourg9012]

I saw the Stones 2 years ago and believe me these old boys can still do it, R I P Charlie.

[@edwinsemidey1992]

tHIS WAS VERY CONTROVESILEE when it 1 st came out . I Loved it.

[@chaosandcreation4118]

Songs: Jumpin' Jack Flash, Brown Sugar, Angie, Can't You Hear Me Knockin', Satisfaction, Gimme Shelter, Street Fighting Man, Miss You, Sister Morphine, Midnight Rambler, It's Only Rock And Roll, Can't Always Get What You Want, Wild Horses, No Expectations, Honky Tonk Women etc etc. 60 years of music to choose from and the first twenty were golden. Lots of Blues and R & B covers too.

[@justinatest9456]

Finally someone reacts to these amazing lyrics, great job!

[@neilphelan145]

This is one my all time favorite Stones song! Kudos to Nikki Hopkins for the outstanding piano on this.

[@alexwaverley729]

She is spot on. It is sympathy in the classical sense of the word, not the modern sense of the word.

[@albaPhenom]

This song is just timeless, honestly as great today as it must have sounded back then... this must have blown people away when it released.

[@iainprendergast8311]

I like the way you just listen. No stopping.

[@oaktreeman4369]

When Mick Jagger wrote this, he had been reading a Russian novel by Mikhail Bulgakov, "The Master and Margarita". This novel tells the story of the Devil, who visits Moscow. I also remember seeing a short documentary of them recording it in the studio, and generally experimenting with different arrangements until they were satisfied with what they had. Fascinating insight into the creative process.

[@ba-gg6jo]

The book is superb and well worth reading. How the author managed to avoid being shot or sent to a Gulag I have no idea.

[@MrSadsack56]

can`t you hear me knockin` and gimme shelter and this song are my all time fave stones songs!!

[@stevecarch4217]

I was 17 in 1969 when this came out. Older folks were beside themselves that this was allowed to be played on the radio. The Beatles and the Stones were hot!

[@stevi-h7c]

Lyrically perfection 👌

[@colinglen4505]

Street fighting man and gimme shelter are two excellent Rolling Stones songs. :)

[@oldiesguy7552]

Give "Heartbreaker" a try by the Stones. You will not be disappointed.

[@Fellipe1917]

I love this song......to! Heartbreaker!

[@manuelrobledo8072]

Underrated & quite unknown

[@victorsixtythree]

"Angie" is another great song from the Stones. And "Gimme Shelter", too!

[@sobrevalorado]

Angie js one of tne worst Stones songs Even them say it sometimes

[@dannytafrodon]

A brilliant reaction. You did not keep stopping the track, and you logically analysed the lyrics and you appreciated the excellence of the song. You could try listening to mothers little helper, one of my favourites.

[@jameshuston9589]

You guys are too good. Love all your reactions.

[@redcaddiedaddie]

I'm 73... I bought this album when it first came out, & this song in particular, just EXPLODED inside my head- still my absolute favorite Stones song! ( a 'companion song' on the same album is 'STREET FIGHTING MAN'- both songs reflect the political upheaval of the '60s!)

[@blakewestwood8096]

This song was used on an episode of "Hunter" when I was a child. I remember that they played the entire song in one continuous scene. "Hunter" was my Grandmother's favorite TV show.

[@graybeard1952]

"Can You Hear Me Knocking" Well worth a listen.

[@RobertHughes-t5s]

She hit it right on. I saw it live 69 at Altamont.

[@dp67dl93]

Great reaction. I enjoy your reactions so much. You really give a great breakdown of the songs you react to, so intelligent. Thank you.

[@JayTor2112]

With the Stones you can't just hear one song and know what they're about, they have such a huge catalog with so many different sounds.

[@jameshobbs1460]

Sounds much better than it did last night.. sounds great.. nice wide.. no clipping.. even a bit of depth thru a compressed video..

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

I was using a different streaming platform as an experiment last night.

[@johnirving5949]

Gimme Shelter, Paint It Black, Jumpin' Jack Flash, so many Stones songs are timeless bangers!

[@stevenspringer1599]

thank you thank you for not stopping it! (maybe you couldn't? I never can) when this came out, the first time hearing that guitar slice through the sound was one of the most ecstatic moments of my life...and that was on vinyl...on a portable stereo with two detachable speakers...

[@koomaj]

She really got this song! Absolutely fantastic!

[@jenh9232]

It’s having compassion for one another, but in a twisted brilliant way.

[@liamoconnor9487]

Gimme Shelter and Street Fighting Man, are both bangers.

[@thomasdellarosa1960]

This song right here , I can't even describe it , I'm lost for words . hahaha Wow .

[@Micknkeithable]

Actually 1968 and it freaked out many people...yet the Stones were and are still immensely popular!

[@scott3744]

"You Can't Always Get What You Want" would be my next recommendation for the Rolling Stones 👍😎

[@jacobjones5269]

It is a brilliant work of art that captures a unique perspective.. People have followed that path, but never quite as well.. The part about the Kennedy’s gets me.. What killed the dream?.. The acts themselves, or the way we reacted to them?..

[@petertuplin7759]

There is a documentary about the backup singer Mary Clayton singing this song. They woke her up in the middle of the night and got her in the studio and she did it all in one take in her house coat and curlers in her hair. Believe the doc is called 20 feet from Stardom

[@doplinger1]

“The Devil Made Me Do It” - Lol. Comedian Flip Wilson built a career partly on that line itself! That would be a fun reaction for you!

[@marioarguello6989]

Climate Change made me do it

[@scott3744]

1968. The song is from the album 'Beggars Banquet', which was released on December 6, 1968. Their *next* great album, "Let it Bleed", came out in 1969 (November 28th) 👍

[@michaeltaylor8835]

The Stones have such a huge discography

[@904Walsh]

The Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter" is amazing both the original with Mary Clayton singing backup as well as the live version with Lisa Fisher singing backup.

[@rdobery]

Don McLean "American Pie" referenced the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and so much more. History and this great social experiment we call humanity is very much expressed in music.

[@robertasirgutz8800]

Dig in. Huge catalog. Incredible band, glad you noticed the percussion, RIP Charlie Watts.

[@freespirituk2407]

First time I heard this song I was 15, Love at first 👂. 🙏❤️

[@rolandorojas3800]

Those instruments were incorporated in the late 60's and 70's. Carlos Santana early music used it. Classic rock was versatile in some groups. Including Jethro Tull which uses the flute.

[@leecottam4598]

Her face (sorry don't know her name) on the line "or I'll lay your soul to waste" was priceless!

[@LordRahl1975]

Wild Horses is my favourite song of theirs but this a close 2nd. Good reaction!

[@jameskennedy721]

Part of the legend of the Stones swirls around this sarcastic and epic song .

[@Frostrazor]

the best follow up to this great piece is Gimme Shelter. My favorite song by Stones. Very great song - anti war protest song from same era.

[@godschild4988]

Two of my favorites are "Mixed Emotions"& "It's Only Rockin Roll".

[@michaelhoward900]

That's the great Nicky Hopkins on piano. The man was a legend.

[@stevenbentley310]

Your discussion of this song was great. I would have loved to see even more of that, actually. I enjoy your reactions much more than most because you're often insightful about how the music and lyrics connect with you emotionally and mentally. Thank you, as always, for a great video.

[@JJ-zv9fe]

I love the Rolling Stones since they began. With every album released it just grew on you. I have taken for granted that I had all the wonderful music from the get go. So nice to see new people listen to it with fresh ears and eyes. You are bringing it right back to me. Thank you

[@seditious3]

I'm a former FM rock radio station programmer and Deadhead. This is my favorite guitar solo. Short, concise, like a dagger. and the WHOMP when the dagger comes out. It's what Miles Davis said: "The notes you don't play are as important as the ones you do."

[@garyallen4845]

Love the reaction and timeless song by a timeless band!

[@mumukshud.c.1866]

Best reaction I have ever seen, not just of this song. Thank you for this!

[@neilphelan145]

You said "And the kids probably loved it" Yes we did!!

[@robertlisternicholls]

Very good analysis from the lady. Good point that a great deal of awful events are blamed on the devil where in reality as Mick sings is you and me.

[@jaipower4667]

"Back in the day " there was an expression going around- "the devil made me do it ". This songs focus is to not blame wrong doings on a fictional being, but rather on ourselves.

[@harshtruth5003]

A fictional being? Not to the rolling stones!👹😈

[@pinzgauerbelgium]

We created Evil not the Devil or God.

[@donnabruhn6907]

My favorite Stones tunes and there are a number is It's All Over Now

[@nighthawk0490]

At 5:28 piano goes up an octave (Edit: For a single measure). In collusion with the guitar and vocal tandem solo. Little details like that... listen with some nice cans and listen hard. 5:32 is the moment

[@falcon215]

Some great insights from you guys. Never thought about the lyrics that way and I've heard this a million times. 'Gimme Shelter' from the same era is another definitive tune worth checking out.

[@itsallgood4093]

This is one of my favorite Stones songs!!

[@user-lp4fm2md7e]

Thank you for getting the song and being open minded and intelligent enough to look past the obvious and find the meaning which is exactly what you hit on....it's not me the devil...it's ya'll that are perpetuating the lie, the bs, the drama, the hatred, the war, the genocide, etc

[@Bhazulle]

Love it when a songs so good you forget to react while it's playin.

[@steveyates768]

I don't want to say it, I came out in 71, YOU GOT IT!

[@davescurry69]

Great reaction guys. Wonderful first choice Stones song too. That came out in 1968, not '69. It's the opening track of the Stones magnificent BEGGARS BANQUET album. "Gimme Shelter" is one that should be on your Stones short-list, along with "Jumpin' Jack Flash", "Paint It, Black", "Midnight Rambler", "Can't You Hear Me Knocking", "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "Under My Thumb", "Moonlight Mile" and "Ruby Tuesday". And that's just for starters.

[@jaipower4667]

Sorry I commented before hearing your reaction comments but I want to say your comments were so on point! Great! Thank you!

[@amahler1313]

Loved your reaction to this video or song you're one of the few reactors that got what the song is about

[@elisaabolafia9542]

Great reaction in your faces....and you totally understood the lyrics! This band...that whole Era...was so alive. You would have loved it.