Far Away Eyes - The Rolling Stones (Reaction)

[@AliasMark69]

Your Rolling Stones Playlist would not be complete without this iconic song added.

[@richeaton5752]

"Sweet Virginia" for more Stones country

[@ArmandoMPR]

I would argue that the Stones were the most influential band in defining the classic country rock sound, along with Gram Parsons. So, they have a fair amount of country songs. This one is more tongue-in-cheek, though. “Wild Horses” is a more serious song. I take the phrase far away eyes to mean that a person is not fully present. Like, the body might be there, but the person’s thoughts are in another place.

[@doriwiljt]

"Dead Flowers" and "Sweet Virginia" for more country Stones. ✌🏻

[@trishriley9681]

One of my many faves by them.❤

[@johnniekight1879]

The Stones have done country since '66. Keith learned Hank Williams songs on his first guitar.

[@827dusty]

The Rolling Stones did a whole album of country songs, called "Country Honk." It included a country version of their hit song "Honkey- Tonk Woman," recorded in a country western style. It was a really good album. Funny, listening to a bunch of "Brits" sing with southern accents.

[@Coolrockndad]

The Rolling Stones aways sneak a country tune in now and then on their albums.

[@hollywoodpotato5289]

They can do it all. Other classic Stones country songs: Dear Doctor, Sweet Virginia, and Country Honk come to mind. Know I’m missing plenty more.

[@AliasMark69]

Pedal Steel Lap Guitar played with a "Slide"

[@mikemiller3069]

That is actually a contradiction within your statement. There are two instruments, "lap steel" and "pedal steel" guitars. A lap steel is similar to a regular guitar but is tuned with open tuning so that it plays a chord as you strum across it. It actually lays in your lap and is played with a slide. The downside is that it can only play the type of chord that it is tuned to. A pedal steel guitar on the other hand, does not lay in your lap; it has a stand that it sits on. The advantage is that it has both foot and knee levers which change the type of chord (major, minor, 7th, etc.) so that you're not limited to a single chord type, making it a much more versatile instrument.

[@AliasMark69]

"Far Away Eyes" I was driving home early Sunday morning through Bakersfield Listening to gospel music on the colored radio station Well, the preacher said, you know you always have the Lord by your side And I was so pleased to be informed of this that I ran Twenty red lights in his honor Thank you Jesus, thank you Lord I had an arrangement to meet a girl, and I was kind of late And I thought by the time I got there she'd be off She'd be off with the nearest truck driver she could find Much to my surprise, there she was sittin' in the corner A little bleary, worse for wear and tear Was a girl with far away eyes, so I tell ya So if you're down on your luck And you can't harmonize Find a girl with far away eyes And if you're downright disgusted And life ain't worth a dime Get a girl with far away eyes, Yep Well the preacher kept right on saying that all I had to do was send Ten dollars to the church of the Sacred Bleeding Heart Of Jesus Located somewhere in Los Angeles, California And next week they'd say my prayer on the radio And all my dreams would come true So I did, the next week, I got a prayer with a girl Well, you know what kind of eyes she got, well I'll tell ya So if you're down on your luck I know you all sympathize Find a girl with far away eyes And if you're downright disgusted And life ain't worth a dime Get a girl with far away eyes, one more time So if you're down on your luck I know you all sympathize Get a girl with far away eyes

[@AP-gb3eh]

Been a favorite for decades,just a kind of sarcastic song brought about by listening to the radio in the states . No deep analytical thinking

[@capersacres4340]

Far away eyes, lost sole

[@cojaysea]

Love this song . Jagger could be an actor . You would swear they’re Americans not British. They make fabulous country music . Listen to dead flowers ,another and my favorite country tune by the Stones . The following is from song facts: In "Far Away Eyes," Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger tells a story about driving through Bakersfield, California, on a Sunday morning, listening to gospel music on the radio as he's headed to see a girl. He said this really happened, and all he did to write the song was recall his experience. Bakersfield's country and western scene (led by Buck Owens) was a big influence on this song, as well as the gospel programs on Los Angeles radio stations. In a 1978 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Jagger said, "You know, when you drive through Bakersfield on a Sunday morning or Sunday evening, all the country music radio stations start broadcasting black gospel services live from LA. And that's what the song refers to. But the song's really about driving alone, listening to the radio." Asked if the girl in the song was a real one, Jagger replied, "Yeah, she's real, she's a real girl." >>

[@AliasMark69]

No real deep analysis on this one necessary. Mick's sarcasm sorta speaks for itself and easy to understand.

[@peterlburrows]

Always loved this song, which is on a great album called Some Girls. The country thing seems a bit strange to see now, but back in the day country-rock by Brits was not uncommon at all. I always figured it was just another way that the Stones honor their heros, the Black blues giants from the US. Give Some Girls a full listen. The rest of it is great rock, with songs like Shattered and Beast of Burden.

[@cletushouse906]

I think I met her one time.

[@AliasMark69]

I know I met a few like that.

[@KevinRCarr]

This is a parody of a certain type of 60s-70s era country music. They're making fun of the genre. This was part of the Some Girls album, released in '78. "Far away eyes" in my opinion likely refers to the blissed-out look of the devout "high on Jesus" type of people that were common in those times, as they always seemed to be looking off into some distant vision of heaven rather than making eye contact.

[@tracyyork1428]

This song is basically a spoof. Jagger is making fun of Southern Baptist culture, especially from a white perspective. Note the over the top accent. It's really a jab at those people, with a tongue in cheek attitude. "Far Away Eyes" probably means the girl is either really high, or disconnected from reality. Ronny Wood is playing a pedal steel guitar, a staple for many country artists. He does a pretty good job, considering it's outside his comfort zone, and not an easy instrument to master.

[@AliasMark69]

23,000 with Mick and the boys.... COOL

[@edprzydatek8398]

I think "far away eyes" means she was spaced out, drunk, worse for wear and tear, you know. Good reaction.

[@terryconnelly484]

They had blues early rock Gospel and country influences

[@mikecaetano]

Country Stones! For more like that, check out "Country Honk", "Wild Horses", and "Dead Flowers". And for some Bakersfield Country check out Buck Owens "Streets of Bakersfield" for starters.

[@AliasMark69]

If you know all the lyrics..... smiles on you.

[@terryconnelly484]

The girl was all messed up either on drugs or something It's that blank stare When you are in that condition

[@Debcatawba]

Next up: Dead Flowers

[@Brandi6666]

Still wont listen to country, but this one i like🤭🤭🤭

[@classic-kool]

A country song trashing country folk as racist and stupid. The music, on the other hand, was brilliantly performed. Classic Bad Boy Stones‼️

[@pegasus5287]

I believe you missed something here. Just enjoy the song.

[@classic-kool]

@pegasus sux - believe what you want ... I give zero fux.

[@salsonny]

Steel guitar,

[@AliasMark69]

It was Mick having fun and Charlie was so bored...

[@deeg8849]

Jags is the worst drunk according to Keef. I see why

[@heathcliff8624]

Mick sings about hot women and sex. Pretty simple.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Ron Wood was playing a Pedal Steel Guitar, an instrument that is synon, synon, closely associated with Country and Western Music. The Rolling Stones have gone there before, "Honkey Tonk Women" is an example. "The Girl With The Far away Eyes" is a personal favorite, especially the line "I was so pleased to be informed of this, that I ran 20 redlights in his honor", just a great image. This version is a little different than the album version, but just as good.

[@AliasMark69]

I wanted JM to see this version just for the looks on their faces..... Charlie Watts...Too Funny.

[@bobschenkel7921]

GREAT choice my man!

[@robertserafin-uc3qn]

Idk Ronnie Wood was Black 😂

[@GinMae]

Thanks, JM! I love this song.. and the video.. (laughing at Mick's hilarious southern accent...) hope you are getting lyrics.. lol appreciate your reaction!

[@AliasMark69]

I first thought of this song back in Feb 2023. I knew someday you'd get around to it.... Smiles again.

[@andrewbrennan7291]

The Stones have on occasion gone into the Country with suprising brilliant results.

[@salsonny]

The stones album beggars banquet is hardcore bluegrass/country And they have more sprinkled throughout their albums.

[@SteveGuillory]

Tongue in cheek, parody of old time country music, radio

[@joannparker1977]

Early days. So tongue-and-cheek

[@salsonny]

Check out Moonlight Mile by them.

[@kevinwalsh9788]

Another Stones Country song would have to be " Wild Horses ". " Salt oh the Earth " is also a humorous song .

[@robertserafin-uc3qn]

Well , they did a country version of Honky Tonk Women.

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

That laying down guitar thing is a Steel Guitar. I thought Faraway Eyes was someone either drunk or drugged out, making their eyes look faraway. That’s why she looks a little worse for wear to him. We’ve all probably seen people with eyes like that.

[@mledbetter]

Ronnie Wood on steel guitar is classic!

[@rowdyron4111]

Read Mick Jagger's lips at 4:41

[@flight505]

Always a total hoot.

[@mikemiller3069]

The Stones have other country sounding songs including "The Last Time" and "Dead Flowers", which one of my old bands used to cover. "Last Time" is more upbeat and makes a great dance song but both were fun to play.

[@AliasMark69]

AWESOME!!... One of my all time favorite Stones tunes. TOO COOL Thanks again.

[@stephentmarksberry4484]

Mick does this song in the show where President Clinton is at the show and when he ends the song Mick says That Was For You Cracker Heads. He brings out Butty Guy and they do a song called Reefer and Champagne. At one point Buddy turns and looks at Mick and says hey Mick there shouldn’t be a law against a man for smoking a little dope, then Keith gets up in Betty’s face as he’s playing and Butty doesn’t react to it and just keeps playing. At the end of the song Keith gives him the guitar he was playing as a sign of respect. I think it’s called Shine a Light. ⚡️🎸⚡️