First Time Hearing The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil Reaction- READY FOR A HISTORY LESSON?

[@SnoBear626]

The song asks several times "What's the nature of my game?". The answer is given ONCE towards the end, "I'll tell you one time, you're to blame".

[@masyelraf]

Awesome lyric here. Is he asking what's puzzling you is the nature of his game, or is he stating that what's puzzling you is the nature of his game?

[@skygazer858]

Exactly.

[@aphoenix9349]

Yep, and woo woo sounds a lot like you you. Man does evil things and wants to blame the devil.

[@morgantones]

The three mainstream religions claim we're All descendants of Seth. When Assur(Osiris) holds the crook & flail X, he's Adam, father of grain farmers and sheep herders. When Assur holds the Seth(waz) sceptre Z, it suggests, Set, is the third son. In Egyptian religion Set is the devil. In Egyptian religion we all have a loving earthmother, Isis. Isis will resurrect Assur her primeval king. Isis is the virgin serpent goddess in the garden. Assur & Isis are the Pagan Adam & Eve.@@aphoenix9349

[@H4CK61]

Its us the devil in us all.

[@dragonmac1234]

This and Gimme Shelter are my favourite Rolling Stones songs, it was released in 1968 and in my opinion still sounds good today. RIP Charlie Watts 🙏

[@christophermerlot3366]

True dat. I'll add Rocks Off. RIP Charlie.

[@neilmccomsey9550]

Yes

[@andyandy2629]

Gimme shelter is probably the best song ever written.

[@John-et9yl]

Charlie was absolutely perfect for the Stones. There has to be a case for him being the greatest rock 'n' roll drummer of all time even though he was very much influenced by jazz. He didn't need to be a powerhouse drummer because he had great rhythm.

[@jockeyladjockeylad8492]

The Stones holding up a huge mirror & asking "Whose to blame? Really, you're going to going to pin all your greed, your lust, your love of violence on the Devil? Take some responsibility, all of this was your choice - YOUR choice." Ignoring for a moment the song's deceptive complexity & Bill Wyman's truly epic Bass lines - the lyrics never fail to make the hairs on the back of neck stand up. Poetry - epic, perspective changing, frightening Poetry.

[@TheNewRevolution]

I've heard this song about 10,000 times...it literally never gets old. A masterpiece from The Stones

[@AndyKusanagi86]

the whole 1968-73 period is peak Stones, if you ask me. everyone who likes classic rock owes it to themselves to listen to the albums they put up in this period (Exile on Main Street is a masterpiece).

[@timsweeney684]

@@AndyKusanagi86I’ve always liked the songs I’ve heard from the stones, but really just dived into their albums. So far I’ve done Beggars Banquet, Between the Buttons, 12X5, and Let it Bleed. Loved them all so far.

[@Duke_2373]

“The greatest trick the devil ever played was convincing the world that he did not exist.” Charles Baudelaire

[@RaagulanRR]

Not Keyser Soze.

[@johnstewart4350]

"And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. And again they said, Alleluia And her smoke rose up for ever and ever. And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia. And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God. And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, King Of Kings, And Lord Of Lords. And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God; That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great. And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh. (Revelation 19)

[@PhillipG34]

Prove it

[@johnstewart4350]

@@PhillipG34 2 Corinthians 4:4 kjv

[@PhillipG34]

@johnstewart4350 that's like proving spiderman is real cuz of a comicbook

[@jasonremy1627]

"Gimme Shelter" has to be your next Stones song. It's a tour-de-force, especially by featured vocalist Merry Clayton. You've got to do it.

[@georgelynch6139]

Probably the most famous crack in the vocals ever, especially in the middle of the night in her bathrobe 👍

[@johnkendall6558]

studio version

[@SebDangerfield-yu7cm]

Absolutely. This and that are two of the most iconic compositions in not just the Stones' but all popular/rock music.

[@jahl14]

Monkey Man is a must!

[@colinglen4505]

Hmm ... I would say 'Street Fighting Man' and then 'Gimme Shelter.'

[@joelmclean2898]

What I got from this song was that the Devil was saying we should have sympathy for him. Every thing he pointed out in the song all sprung from the weakness and evil inside man. He was just playing a part in their evil. But then, remember, the Devil is a liar 🙂

[@raymo6795]

..sounds about right, but open to interpretation...its a brilliant song. I am not a huge Stones fan, but they are special

[@bigs1546]

pretty good for someone man created - we just keep creating myths and monsters to explain what we do.

[@davegaskell7680]

The point being made is that people blame the devil for bad things yet it's people that do the bad things. We should have sympathy for someone that gets blamed for stuff that he's not responsible for.

[@Nick-fi1mc]

I think you guys all miss the point... Satan is behind everything that is wrong and evil...

[@musiclover9361]

In the Bible, the Devil kills about ten people. God kills MILLIONS.

[@boomeister2]

I heard in a previous comment on this song that Satan is pretty much saying, "I couldn't have done it without you!" 😣

[@buckfan1969]

30 years after they released this, Keith Richards said they'd carried that 'devil moniker' for a good ten years after it came out. On the 'Get Yer Ya Ya's Out live album, a girl in the audience hollers 'Paint it Black, you devils', and the band breaks into this live.

[@dennytaylor1005]

This is probably my favorite Stones song. (Well ... until I hear the next Stone's song.) I like that you got the message of the song. For me, its people saying, "The Devil made me do it." ... when in reality, its us. And the guitar work was fantastic!

[@gregorynettuno9159]

Percussion and Nicky Hopkins on the piano set the unique vibe early. Keith comes in on bass with the perfect voodoo groove. Mick’s vocal is one of the best he’s ever recorded.

[@billbabcock1833]

Anastasia isn't a Disney reference. It refers to the youngest daughter of Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia who, along with his entire family in the early 1900s was executed in Russia. Anastasia was 17 at the time she was executed by firing squad.

[@doloreswitkowski5578]

How sad that you had to explain this. I am glad you did, as some people obviously needed the explanation. Nevertheless, it's sad. Sigh...

[@greenbeech3055]

The family was killed in a kabbalic ritual.

[@duncanmaclennan9151]

CAN"T YOU HEAR ME KNOCKING,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BEST ROLLING STONES SONG,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,THANKS

[@jackempson3044]

There's a lot more to a singer than just their range. Knowing how to fill the gaps and making the parts you want to stand out, stand out. It's all about the timing and of course staying in key.

[@gerardgrywacheski1418]

I always love your reactions to these classic songs that I grew to love over time!! The live version of Sympathy for the Devil is even better, seeing Mick dancing and conversing and interacting with the crowd is awe inspiring!! Keep up the great work, I always enjoy watching your reaction videos!!

[@TYoung023]

From “Rock and Roll Circus”!

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Appreciate you! Awesome song!

[@TYoung023]

@@barsandbarbells2022Another good one to check out live from Rock and Roll Circus is “You Cant Always Get What You Want”. Great performances

[@correctlyrics]

As stated, you should listen to "Gimme Shelter" next. Here's an awesome story about it. The Stones recorded it in LA and called Merry Clayton at 4am to go down and sing her part. When she got to the studio, they couldn't hear her at the huge front door, so she forced it open herself. Then she sang her lungs out. At 3:01 of the official video (pasted below) she sings so hard that her voice cracks. (On the word "murder") You can then hear Mick say "whoo" to her crack. So, she did all this while pregnant. Well, she doesn't know if it was the heavy door or her kickass singing, but the next day (or 2 days later?), she had a miscarriage. She never felt any ill-will towards anyone or anything. She even recorded her own version of the song for her own solo album. Anyway...listen for the crack. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJPQhGaqhq9qhdUsi=M8w3HXR9gtTYgfgd

[@GairBear49]

The French film director Jean-Luc Godard made a film "Sympathy For The Devil". He got permission from the Rolling Stones to film them as they were recording this song. Of course he added some other scenes of other things. You would find it very interesting how the song sounded the first time they sang it.

[@Mottleydude1]

Mick Jagger was inspired to write this song after reading Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel “The Master and Margarita” about the Devil arriving in officially atheist Soviet Union in the guise of a University Professor who criticizes the Soviet citizens beliefs on religion and condemn their crimes against humanity. The line “What’s puzzling you is the nature of my game”. Which is the Devil doesn’t do evil but instills it in the heart of man who then commit acts of evil. The Devil then lays down the threat that you had better respect his nature or he will lay your soul to waste.

[@jmartin4396]

This is without doubt my favorite Stones song. They did a lot of playing around with different sounds.

[@robertembury6094]

"Tell you one time, you're to blame " kind of sums it up .

[@dougoneill7266]

The 'WooHoos' arrive mid song. This song was heavily influenced by Mick reading the book 'The Master and Margarita' by Mikhail Bulgakov. Well worth a read. Great song by my favourite Rock n Roll band. I've been listening to them for more than 50 years, probably nearer 60 and they never get boring.

[@marvinc9994]

"Well worth a read.2 And the film-of-the-book is pretty enjoyable, too!

[@dantorrez2]

One of my favorite Stones songs! I absolutely love the way both of you get in that groove when you’re digging a song! By far my favorite reactors! Would love to see you do more Shinedown. Will definitely be hitting up your request page here in the very near future. Get ready for a ride!

[@cletushouse906]

Now imagine a stadium full of people shouting Woo Woo, every time it comes around. Nice.

[@travis8981]

This song Paint It Black, and Get Off My Cloud are three of my personal favorites by the Stones!!!

[@DavidTrippi-fp9yg]

A history lesson via the rolling Stones 🤔😁💯

[@sonofvideo4696]

This song should be in a museum.

[@ajruther67]

Gimme Shelter should be your next Rolling Stones song and it's a lyric video like this one. Powerful message. Merry Clayton is featured in the song and is amazing.

[@bobdelp2023]

WELL THIS WAS A PURE CLASSIC SONG PHIL AND SAM! 💯😊 ENJOYYYYY!

[@sjd5750]

Got to do "Can't you hear me knocking'"..Stones weren't known to be a "Jam band', but CYHMK classifies as one, and they absolutely knock it (no pun intended) out of the park!..It's my personal favorite Stones song..When you hear it, the last parts with the guitar and Sax (Bobby Keys) were supposed to fade out, but guitarist Mick Taylor felt the groove so much he wanted to keep it going. The others already were set to put their instruments down, but joined back in, and luckily (for us) tape was still rolling!..Amazing jam ensues!

[@umpdaddy1]

One of the best pieces of music ever laid down. It's in my personal top ten. It is absolutely brilliant.

[@paulharrison6490]

Agreed. Great choice. Very possibly my favourite Stones song. Can't You Hear Me Knocking isn't widely known,but once heard is never forgotten.

[@MarySiddell]

So much great music from The Stones. Far away eyes, Love in Vain, Sweet Virginia, Mother's Little Helper, Jumpin' Jack Flash, It's Only Rock N Roll, Street Fightin' Man..and the list goes on. 79 and still touring! greatest Rock and Roll band in the world.

[@StandUpComedyFan28m]

I was gonna say this reminds me of the intro to the movie Blow (killer soundtrack!) but that's Can't You Hear Me Knocking.

[@ticnatz]

The best Stones song IMHO, and that is not an easy choice to make.

[@robsutherland5744]

I really like your thoughtful comments and reactions. Keep up the great work. The Stones have so much to react to.

[@jno5]

There’s an amazing video of this song and John Lennon is clearly seen in the audience……great live version

[@rosarioforino7075]

Yes, it's "Rock'n'roll Circus"

[@jonfazzone5125]

Great Song One of Many Great Songs by The Rolling Stones. Their late 60’s early 70’s Song Catalog is Absolutely Amazing This Song was Perfectly Placed in the Denzel Washington film “Fallen”

[@rubenchavez2107]

The greatest song! Blew the Beatles out of the water, big time, real rock and roll! She's a babe, dance for the song

[@HellenKillerProject]

One of the best tunes in whatever you call this. Simply "The Rolling Stones". Everything in this had a purpose. Even the vocals were just a part of the song. So easy to slip back and forth or follow the instruments. The guitar part is one of "in my personal opinion" best uses of quiet. Give a little bit, then tease. Very fluid. Amazing tunes and after more than 50 years they still aren't sure what kind of music they play .. maybe country/western or jazz. Blues .. Rock, Disco .. Cover tunes ... "The Rolling Stones" .. Like that ..

[@markhenry8669]

The Rolling Stones were in their recording studio when they got the news that Bobby Kennedy Was shot and killed in LA.. They put it in the song.😮

[@lundypete]

I think the sympathy they talk about is the acknowledgement that when we talk about the devil, we are talking about ourselves. We are blaming the Devil for our own actions, inventing a scapegoat to suit ourselves.

[@RavenFire4]

Mick Jagger is an iconic front man, I strongly suggest you watch live performances….I love watching him move to this song,,

[@Jessesgirl2013]

Agreed. But they should be old 60s and 70s performances if possible. Not that I don’t think they’re still great live, but it’s good to see these in the original context.

[@JulioFGX]

Rocks off.... Rolling Stones

[@jamescox9427]

I got to see The Stones perform this live in 1989. And even though the song was already over 20 years old, it was still the highlight of the show.

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

Great song.great reaction. I learn a lot when listening to people react to things and also reading comments

[@neilphelan145]

The one musician on this on this track who was very well known in the industry but relatively unknown to the masses is Nicky Hopkins on piano. A hugely sought after musician who played in countless track of some of the most famous groups in the history of rock music. Look him up. You'll be amazed.

[@splitimage137.]

At the very beginning of the video is a heart shape drawn around THANKS, NICKY - that being Nicky Hopkins, who was everywhere and in big demand back in those days... I like especially his keys on the Stone's SHE'S A RAINBOW and John Lennon's solo song, JEALOUS GUY. Nicky's piano is like Stone's lead guitarist Mick Taylor - tasteful.

[@stephenfreeman2561]

A great concept that was well delivered... Lol, after you resumed play after your first pause... So much for your statement about not going crazy into different octaves

[@guymoffitt]

An all time classic based upon Bulgakov's novel Master & Margherita. Bulgakov was a Soviet writer. It was first released in English translation in the mid 1960s.

[@RobertBreedon-c3b]

The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the world have stood the test of time this song is a great history lesson. I love the Stones seen them 4 times first time was in 1981 as a 13 yr old last time was as a 53 year old not sure if we ever see them tour again since Charlie is gone.

[@vixybanker]

When I was 5 or 6 ( I am 62) the first song I remember hearing and adoring is "Satisfaction." I am a big Stones fan. One of my regrets is I missed them, in concert, when they passed thru. And, I have been to hundreds of concerts. However, this is my favorite Stones song and you are the first reactors to point out that it's a "history lesson" as well as a great song. There is another video of this song live, in a small venue, where you see John Lennon dancing around to it. It's very cool.

[@flippinpages6550]

Another amazing Stone's song. In the 1960s they were one of my favorite bands. I was always a Bob Dylan and Stones fan. Folk and reality was always my go to choice. Saw the Stones in1969 in San Francisco at the old Fillmore and Stevie Wonder played first, we were all so young.

[@kevin982]

Of all their hits, this is my favourite.

[@allendesalme197]

We used to dance around the Lyons Pub in Dallas making little devil horns with our fingers and singing "Woo woo!"

[@lovebeiber101]

56 years old and sounds like that … songs told the talent back in those days …without all the props and Disney princesses…just true musicians, writing their own lyrics and playing live concerts without all the damn auto fake tuning

[@Rick999888]

live version from circus is a must. what a vibe. fantastic video.

[@chrislaustin]

This is probably my top Stones tune, and probably a top 10 track, maybe even top 5, just an amazing song that I never tire of hearing.

[@nicksykes4575]

Johnny Depp based his charecter Captain Jack Sparrow on Stones guitarist Keith Richards, in fact in the third Pirates film, Keith played Captain Jacks dad.

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

A Stones fav for me. Of course the Stones are my fav group. I remember like it was yesterday hearing Satisfaction for the first time. Great reaction / review guys. As we say in Texas; y'all be safe.

[@LadyDoe17]

This song is featured in “interview with a vampire.” With Tom cruise and a host of big names!. Great movie, great track from the stones.

[@michaelfried3123]

Please allow me to introduce myself.... Such an all time classic!

[@pegajense]

One of my favorites from them thank you !

[@scottlbroco]

I was delighted to find that you're both sharing your first time experience of the Rolling Stones! You made a very nice reaction video. I think you'll get a better appreciation and understanding of the band's amazing growth and evolution if you first explore their music of the 1960s, then the 70s, and so on. This will be helpful because the Stones had 3 distinctly different line ups. Multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones, the band's founder, was part of their first line up from 1962 to 1969; then in their second era, Jones was replaced by guitarist Mick Taylor from 1969 to 1974; then in their third era, Taylor was replaced by guitarist Ron Wood from 1975 to the present day. Singer Mick Jagger, guitarist Keith Richards, drummer Charlie Watts and bassist Bill Wyman were all original members since 1962. Wyman retired in 1993; Watts passed in 2021. Jagger and Richards are still rolling. _________________________ I recommend you hear all of these Stones songs, which are all written by the songwriting partnership of guitarist Keith Richards and singer Mick Jagger: THE LAST TIME (1965) (I can't get no) SATISFACTION (1965) (their huge breakout anthem and first #1 hit single in the U.S.) PAINT IT BLACK (1966) ✓ RUBY TUESDAY (1967) JUMPIN JACK FLASH (1968) SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL (1968) ✓ STREET FIGHTING MAN (1968) HONKY TONK WOMEN (1969) GIMME SHELTER (1969) YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT (1969) MIDNIGHT RAMBLER (1970) the LIVE version from the "Get Yer Ya Yas Out!" album is the definitive version. I hope this information helps. I think you're going to enjoy your Rolling Stones journey!

[@Anna-hl5zb]

You have just touched on the tip of the iceberg that is the Stones. Dig deeper, you will be glad you did. Across the decades and the genres, you will find pure genius.

[@tractorfan7655]

The song is based on the novel The Master and the Margarita by Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov. It tells the story of the Devil appearing in Moscow with a naked witch and a talking black cat. Marianne Faithful supposedly bought Jagger the novel for his birthday, which inspired the song.

[@genie674]

One of my favourite Stones songs❤

[@RobertRoth-oj6zz]

Nicky Hopkins plays piano on it who just recently passed . I thought he was British, but he was from Nashville, TN.

[@hollylentz5135]

Have to watch live

[@thequietrevolution3404]

The first time I heard this song was while walking through Georgetown. Someone was blasting it on their car stereo. I couldn't catch the lyrics but distinctly heard the "Woo Woo" part. So, I went directly to Tower Records (in those days they were everywhere) and asked the guy behind the counter if he knew which song had "Woo Woo" in the lyrics. Then I proceeded to sing it actually thinking the guy would recognize it from my poor imitation. Lo and behold he knew exactly what I wanted. He reached behind the counter and pulled out "Hot Rocks 1964-1971". Great reactions and analysis.

[@samkeepintherockalive]

"Hot Rocks 1964-1971" Great album!👍

[@johnniekight1879]

I think you two are now ready for "Can't You Hear Me Knockin'"

[@robertkern9911]

Well mow youve done my 2 favorite Stones songs :) I love the Jam at the end of this one aand the percussion is over the mooin. Youy cant sit still and listen to this You still have a few Stones songs to do I believe :)

[@jillwanlin9558]

I came across a saying recently that pretty much sums up this song. - Everyone has free will. Everyone makes their own destiny. The devil can only tempt…It can not act.

[@gregcarlson6342]

Probably my favorite Stones song since it came out oi 1968 !!

[@jeffstevens4262]

Great reactions as always you guys, the next great Stones track has to be 'Gimme Shelter' 🙋‍♂

[@martinl8574]

Gimme shelter, tumblin dice, can't you hear me knocking, Angie. "The world's greatest Rock and roll band" Is a deep dive of course. Their music catalog is as diverse as you can get. I'm in my 60s I saw and heard all this in real time ha ha. Lol

[@Blue-qr7qe]

I'd love to catch your take on Can't You Hear Me Knockin' from the Stones 1971 Sticky Fingers album.

[@tomgarrett6303]

Greatest rock tune all time.

[@shanenolan5625]

Satisfaction. Angie. Can you hear me knocking ? . ( but they have dozens of hits ) you can't always get what you want and gimme shelter. Are favourites

[@charlie44266]

Don't forget the greats piano that kept the song moving - it was the great Nicky Hopkins playing the piano.

[@kaychristensen4394]

This song will knock you out. Such a history lesson! 😎

[@arnoldcox9128]

The stones have a long list of great songs, but this one is way up there I love it

[@nic0tin355]

i love the lyrical content of this song my brother made me listen to it as a teen with no context of the name of the song and asked me what it was about and who and since then the lyrics have been burned into my brain plus the groove is slammin'

[@TheSmittenman]

One of their best songs, so glad i seen them 4 times in the 90s

[@Ianbos1]

Nice reaction guys! Although I'm not a 'Stones' fan overall (like about 8 of theirs), sympathy for the devil is one of my all time fave tunes, if I did desert Island discs, this tune would be on there!..............Gimme Shelter is another fantastic one of theirs!

[@ginnydominguez5493]

One of there best . They have a huge catalog.

[@ARD-lk5pr]

I love the Stones. I highly recommend "Gimme Shelter" as your next Stones reaction - my favourite song of all time! Also, the Stones just released a brand new single "Sweet Sounds of Heaven" - with Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder - which is awesome.

[@n3wsymtl]

I'll never get tired of this song. Wow... My personal interpretation of it is that it talks about the devil in all of us, or at least in some people. Doing bad, horrible actions.

[@konradv7]

It’s ALL people. That’s the warning and, if you don’t heed it, he’ll lay your soul to waste!

[@karenmikalofsky5287]

I agree. We, people, are the devil.

[@denroy3]

I do. I am.

[@timcaldwell5241]

@@konradv7 I agree wholeheartedly… I have to remind myself that “the road to hell is paved with good intentions”.

[@bobsblues9944]

@@konradv7 Its only All people that havnt recieved the indwelling of the Holy Ghost .

[@thefleasofathousandcamels6498]

That bass line ties it all together!

[@stevedahlberg8680]

When I was listening to this is a kid and I had their albums and I loved all of their stuff but I really had no adult idea what I was talking about but we all loved it cuz it just felt so good and it felt so compelling. It's so interesting but it has so much Soul. Gimme Shelter is kind of along these lines only really different but I bet you guys would totally love it.

[@jeffstevens4262]

Incidentally, there's a studio version of this song with some people grooving along like crazy, and in the gathered audience we see John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Really cool! 🙋‍♂

[@ARD-lk5pr]

That's actually a live version from the Rock n' Roll Circus in 1968. Awesome performance!

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Pete Townsend of the Who as well 😊 The Rock and Roll circus performance is fantastic. I love watching reactions to it. I’m pretty sure it’s a live performance.😁

[@emeraldcity_]

‘Can’t you hear me knocking” is a great song to hear in this era, as well

[@donjackson5522]

You covered my two favorite Stones songs, so I’m good. No need to go any further. 😁

[@SteveT935]

Haha my dog would always sing to Keith’s guitar part.

[@Zentrix-24]

Released on the album Beggars Banquet 1968 this was one of my all time favs. I was in my teens when released. SFTD Total weeks on charts: 142. Appearing on a total number of 16 charts. Total period running: 1053 days. Bought the Album and most all songs were great! The other early Stones Album I really like is "Their Satanic Majesties Request", an experiment with psychedelic sound.

[@jdbroders64]

Great song with great lyrics. FWIW, my interpretation is that Lucifer as the Fallen Angel is not evil in and of himself. He just provides a path to tempt us to do evil as a test. Will you or won't you do the bad/evil thing? It's our choice not his and the line "...Who killed the Kennedys? When after all it was you and me" is brilliant and I believe at the heart of the meaning of the song IMHO.

[@simontemplar3359]

This song is one of my desert island songs. I cannot live without it. This was the first song where I noticed the bass line. (right after Mick says "Get down" toward the end. Turns out, Keith Richards played both the guitar and bass in the recording. The solo isn't complicated, but it is possibly the greatest snarl I've ever heard a guitar produce. What can you say about the lyrics? They are dense, but somehow cool. To me, this tune was why the Stones were cooler than the Beatles.

[@dalesamuels8667]

“Sympathy for the Devil's” origins are often attributed to the works of French poet Charles Baudelaire. But, while Jagger admits that the initial spark was taken from “an old idea of Baudelaire's,” the meat of the song likely comes from “The Master and the Margarita” by Mikhail Bulgakov.

[@Meine.Postma]

One of their most possessed songs. I always hear You Can't Always Get What You Want in my mind after it

[@elston3153]

Love the Bass line

[@markhodge7]

If you want some history, look into the Altamont Free Concert in 1969. The movie/documentary, Gimme Shelter, has all the particulars. Sponsored by The Stones, they hired The Hells Angels as security. It didn't all go well. During Sympathy, an altercation took place in front of the stage, caught on film. There was a killing. You see The Stones reviewing the film after the concert. Sympathy had less than positive events take place during live performances. The Stones didn't play it live for years. When they did, unusual sets were used. When I saw them in '92, Jagger was isolated on a tower, 50 feet above the stage. This is truly a legendary song.

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I think this song is about acknowledging that there is evil in the world, and not to hide from it, but face it. By confronting evil, we can overcome it. Hence the "you're to blame" lyric that appears in there - talking about those who ignore the evil that is happening around them. My 2 cents anyway. Musically, just love the bass line in there. Next, you MUST DO "GIMME SHELTER," it is fire.

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Ever seen Interview with the Vampire, you'll smile when this song starts if you have