First Time Hearing (The Rolling Stones)

[@Fiftynine414]

This song is 56 years old - still sounds good to me.

[@obiobiwan9268]

My boys were watching a movie with this song in the closing credits as I walked by and said "Huh! Rollin' Stones" and my oldest said "THAT'S THE ROLLING STONES???"

[@lolagran]

Not only are the Stones still alive, they're still touring.

[@shanerussell1021]

Not only still touring, they still sound great, bring the energy, run around, haven't missed a beat.

[@fuchsiaswing8545]

Sadly, we have lost a few along the way: Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, and Stu.

[@36814]

And attracting crowds of around 100,000 night after night . Youngest band member is Ron Wood age 74 . And audience ages range from 7 and 8 year olds to great grandparents in their 70's upward . Also Paul Mc Cartney and Ringo Starr - the remaining Beatles are still touring . Both are over 80 and drawing equally large crowds as the Stones. Both Beatles and Stones have been around since 1962.

[@billsheridan4360]

Since you mentioned it they have a song named between a rock and a hard place listen to that

[@lindaholder5917]

Thanks for the update, we fans already knew this!

[@kageinc99]

They were named after a Muddy Waters’ song. They were huge fans of black music so that was an homage to him.

[@enotra]

Yes! The movie Cadillac Records covers this. That movie is a must see. Definitely slept on.

[@Drescher1984]

And they got him on prime TV as a warm up, and said they didn't would play if he didn't get showed.

[@michaelmccaffery8327]

Teach Michelle!

[@Priasbcbeist]

Most outta the UK were

[@amandathoreson8911]

Mick & Keith also covered his funeral expenses when he passed in '87

[@cheryla7480]

OMG ! One of the most famous bands in the entire world with the Beatles and you don’t know who they are!!! He’s worth over 500 million and still going strong!

[@JenevieveDeFer]

One of the few bands from the 60s and 70s who managed to stay wealthy. Mick was a business Major, and had the band invest 1/2 of the money they made from being in the band. Not to be touched. So unlike so many others, they didn't spend it all on frivolous stuff and Drugs.

[@jimmyjawbone]

@@JenevieveDeFer I think they spent a little bit on drugs.😂

[@JenevieveDeFer]

Oh, they did and Mick knew they would spend on that and other crap. Which is why he set up their finances how he did.

[@LesterMoore]

Are these young gentlemen ... troglodytes? This is vintage STONES. The great Brian Jones was still with the band. He opens with the sitar. Brian (who gave the band its name) RIP. Good to have shared this earth with you.

[@skyqueen1148]

@@jimmyjawbone Yep.

[@STLFentonmom]

The music of the sixties appreciated by young men of this era is awesome. So many great bands of the sixties and seventies. ☮️

[@stirlingmoss4621]

not these clowns, right?

[@AdrielArabia]

@@stirlingmoss4621 Aww... that was mean. Why do you feel they are clowns? They seem like regular goofy high school or college students just having a nice time, doing a review of an old classic. What did they do? Well it seems you are on the right song...you see people just being people....and your heart seems black. Not saying it is, but the comment was just rude. God bless you!!!!

[@AdrielArabia]

I love the music of the older times!!!! It sounds so refreshing and is like a time machine for those of us who were born later!!!! This is one of my favorite songs!!!!

[@stirlingmoss4621]

@@AdrielArabia I watch them regularly and admire their willingness to learn and change their opinions based on the evidence presented. BUT, they all talk at once v loudly so that nothing of use can be heard and no discussion betwixt them can be effected. I find it disappointing and undisciplined, but then I'm just a grumpy old Brit.

[@AdrielArabia]

@@stirlingmoss4621 Okay, thanks for the clarification. I understand your point of view. I think they were just excited based on the setting and song. But I do understand .

[@ulisesmaderamejia4847]

They are still alive only 3 members left but are still playing and touring. These guys are LEGENDARY!! They brought southern dirty blues and blend it with straight rock n roll. Gimme Shelter Anybody Seen My Baby Miss You Rock and a Hard Place Tumbling Dice Sympathy for the Devil

[@ronkrupovich7152]

Gimme Shelter is my favourite of their many incredible tunes

[@kellysmith3628]

Don't forget one of the greatest R&R songs ever Brown Sugar.

[@Jay-lr3me]

Tumbling dice and gimme shelter 2 of my faves

[@scottmorris7546]

2 members left- Ron Wood is their 3rd lead guitar player- drummer died- bass player retired

[@ulisesmaderamejia4847]

@@scottmorris7546 Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood are the only ones left

[@BoudicaAngel7359]

If you haven't reacted to The Rolling Stones song, Sympathy for the Devil, already, plz give it a try. Great song, very thought provoking.

[@michelleedler3414]

Sympathy for the Devil is good

[@Alithia451]

They wouldn't understand it. Have you seen their Bohemian Rhapsody reaction?

[@barr790]

@@Alithia451 The guy in the middle seems to know the score, he seems to be the most clued up about music diversity. The others not so much

[@the.NDExperience]

Gimme Shelter is 1 of their best

[@koomaj]

Definitely this.

[@deannerd8701]

Gimme Shelter is a must for you all! Merry Clayton(gospel singer) does backup vocals on that one, and she has some pipes!!

[@curtheffelfinger]

Who are these dip sticks they couldn't carry stones instruments. If they have any balls should tt rolling stones see if they could play one song in concert. GOOD LUCK!!!

[@ToneLone69]

SOA fan here🤫

[@stonebay2111]

She put so much into the recording she had a miscarriage.

[@christyzeeaquarianated2600]

Best Stones song evaaaa! Merry made it next level amazing!

[@camronbay1]

A haunting song.

[@daveloboda1769]

I've been a Stones fan for nearly 60 years. For me, they were THE best band of the 60s.

[@joannicholson970]

Me too, I'm 76 now and still love their music ❤

[@Murdocksmith6]

I just love watching the reactions of younger generations hearing music that I and even my own parents grew up on. Old music is new music to someone. Love it.

[@black4pienus]

This song never gets old.

[@valeriealvis7740]

Not does any of their stuff 😁

[@anonymoususer4787]

I'm a middle aged white woman and when I watch these videos it's like I am hearing this music for the first time. You kids are so sweet. You make day go by...and yeah, these guys still tour!

[@robertlear2735]

This is a song about a man mourning the unexpected death of his girlfriend, his mood is so dark he doesn't want to see any bright colors. "I see the girls walk by Dressed in their summer clothes I have to turn my head Until my darkness goes" - when he sees the young girls dressed up, it reminds him of his girlfriend whom he has lost. "I see a line of cars And they're all painted black With flowers and my love Both never to come back" - the black cars are limousines waiting to go to the girl's funeral, one of the cars is a hearse with her casket inside with flowers on the top. "I've seen people turn their heads And quickly look away Like a newborn baby It just happens everyday" Even though it happens every day just like babies being born every day, people turn their heads when they see a funeral go by.

[@Nefarioso]

Spot on! Sometimes a song just says what it means. Later on, people try and read stuff into it to suit their own situations.

[@marlynhutchison4525]

Thanks for telling me what it means I am a girl from the 60s and didn't know the meaning even though I've heard it loads of time

[@sickotwist9802]

👍

[@amyturner6275]

Wow I didn't know that , I thought that he had to turn his head because of lustful thoughts !

[@leodragonheart754]

what does it mean with the staring into the sun part?

[@jennyelliott8650]

Just saw The Stones in Atlanta in June and they still have it!! Loved every minute

[@skunklover5725]

Every time I hear "Paint It Black" by the Rolling Stone's it reminds me of the Classic TV Series: "Tour of Duty"

[@bertobertoberto3]

Yes!!!! Me too

[@AVillaBeats]

They’re still one of the highest grossing touring bands. When they perform…they pack the largest stadiums with the original group members that are alive. The Rolling Stones are super legendary.

[@laurarodriguz1141]

The greatest of all time.

[@joh980]

ABBA était le groupe le plus rentable.

[@winslow551]

When this song came out, most songs were all sweet and sunshine. The Rolling Stones were blues based rock that always walked on the dark side. Classic band that still sounds great today!

[@valeriealvis7740]

They will never go out of style 😁👍🏻

[@marcymoran6481]

The Stones were the bad boys of rock & roll, while the Beatles were the clean cut guys.

[@carolynquinn8325]

I think anyone who has lost someone extremely dear to them or experienced some horrific circumstance that changes the way they see the world, can relate to the sentiment of this song at some point in their healing process. It’s hard to see the world cheerfully and oblivious going on around you, while your whole world falls apart. I said elsewhere in a reply that because I first knew this song as the opening to a tv show about the Vietnam war, I always interpreted it as though it was about a soldier returning from war and having a hard time adjusting to their old life, perhaps suffering from the effects of PTSD. Surprised to not see Beast of Burden and You Can’t Always Get What You Want mentioned in the comments - two of my absolute favourite Stones songs. Those two in addition to Paint it Black, Gimme Shelter, and Angie (which I have seen mentioned) - are all worthwhile listens for those new to the group.

[@sillililli01]

Interesting thought. I guess the song is open to interpretation, and one would either come from their own personal experience or be open to another interpretation. Classic Rolling Stone; thought-provoking lyrics.

[@xx-ve6pf]

I experienced this last year. I lost my brother in law to the covid vaccine. I just couldn't see the colors, light or beauty in anything for months after that.

[@sheilad83]

I couldn't have said it better, I commented on my interpretation! No where as eloquent as your comment. I looked up the meaning before hand! I cheated! Lol! 💜✌️💜😆💜

[@jimloontiens9275]

the show is called tour of duty

[@malinachainey1564]

@@jimloontiens9275 I KNEW there was a show with this theme song! I was extremely little when that show was on t.v. (toddler-preschool age), but I always associated this song with The Vietnam War, mainly a helicopter going over that bunch of trees. I remember telling my mom this when I heard her listening to this song when I was in my teens, but all she told me was that a lot of ppl thought/associated it with the Vietnam war (she was a little kid then so she wouldnt have know what this song was about when it first came out). I just looked up the intro to the show and sure enough the first few seconds there was a helicopter. This definitely would've been a show my parents watched back then and now it all makes sense why I associate Paint it Black with The Vietnam War. Thank you!

[@ascent8487]

I happen to love these types channels. It’s getting the classics out to young folks. I’m an in between folk otherwise known as middle aged 😱. But I grew up loving all music and was blessed by it. I was getting a little bummed that youngsters didn’t seem to be paying attention to our rich and glorious musical history. I’m glad these reaction segments exist. Thank goodness!

[@omegajrz1269]

Members of 1960s British Invasion bands were huge fans of the blues and soul artists of the time. They made the people of the United States reconnect with the music of their own country. And in the following years, bands influenced by black music continued to form. Like Cream, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd...

[@stacie1199]

One of the best songs ever by one of the best bands of all time. This song became huge all through the Vietnam war. Regardless of what they wrote it about, it’s something that those of us with PTSD, especially military vets, relate very well to

[@donjackson5522]

Someone out there picked up on the connection with this song and the feelings around Vietnam. They used this song for the theme on the short lived tv show Tour of Duty starring Tom Berringer which was about an army platoon in Vietnam.

[@jeffb8562]

@@donjackson5522 Very underrated show.

[@danmayberry1185]

Can't express how badass this was in 1966. Most songs were about young love and going to the dance. Then this, in a minor key, about painting happy things black! You're welcome, grunge, punk, emo, metal, etc.

[@KD-vg2yn]

Thank you for the context, everytime I listen to older songs I want to understand how it felt to feel it back when it came out! Great song!

[@janetking2035]

Dan, 🤭😂🤣 THAT was TOO FUNNY, yet oh so true. Thanks, I needed a good laugh. 🍂 Janet 💐

[@leemp337]

Rolling STones - Sympathy for the Devil. it's a banger.

[@jessgibson4790]

The real sad thing is that all of these guys are in their 70's and that tells you how long you've been missing them!

[@misseva7404]

You guys are SO FLIPPING CUTE. Absolutely love watching you discover classics!

[@catmother4214]

Great to see five nice looking young men listening to our music and appreciating! I'm a Child of the Sixties and of course I love the Rolling Stones then and now. 🎻🥁🎼🪕🎼🎻🥁🎼🥁🎻🪕🎼🎸🎼🎻

[@valeriealvis7740]

As they say, Music is a Universal language! Peace and Love to all! It can sure bring us together!!

[@jenniferlloyd9574]

I think these young men are amazing!

[@enderwiggin5572]

Seen them live once. Awesome band, tons of hits! Time is on my side Under my thumb

[@scout3939]

I agree totally! Both are wonderful!

[@TanyaQueen182]

The Rolling Stones was my dad's favorite band. He passed away late 2019 and at his wake we played the song "Wild Horses" because it was a song he used to love singing to my mom, who also passed 14 years ago. It was our way of sending him off to finally be with her again. it was beautiful.

[@TanyaQueen182]

I'd like to see y'all react to that song. :)

[@coffeenow35]

Wild Horses is my favorite song 🎶 by the Stones

[@valeriealvis7740]

@@TanyaQueen182 I would too. They definitely need to hear something else. What a contrast Wild Horses would be!! It’s always been my favorite and then Angie. Im sorry for your losses. My parents are gone too and Holidays so hard without them!

[@valeriealvis7740]

@@coffeenow35 mine too 😁👍🏻

[@loveofinquiry8067]

❤

[@firemonkey1015]

You gotta kinda know music history to appreciate it fully honestly, this was one of the hardest songs ever created at the time. Really paved the way for a lot of harder rock in the future. Most people at the time have only really ever heard classical 50’s music.

[@Sweet_Thunder33]

I was never a big fan of the Stones until I saw them live about 10yrs ago @ Hershey stadium Pa..... I was absolutely blown away by 1. Their stage setup! It was phenomenal 💯 2. How awesome they sound live and last but definitely NOT least, There energy and the amount of moving and dancing they were all doing the entire show... And all of them were in their 70's and late 60's no less! I was thoroughly impressed and completely blown away! I've been to a ton of live shows and seem some of the best musicians alive. And the Stones show is definitely in my top 5 greatest/best 🙌🏽💋👅🙌🏽

[@marcymoran6481]

Last saw them in Tampa 10/29/21…i was sober. Street Fighting Man was their opening song and I never sat down. After the show, i sat down & waited for the crowd to leave and talked to a few people near me & I asked how does one come down from the adrenaline rush after this???

[@gaia1577]

So emotional. Such a dark and heavy feeling overcome me while i listen. The upbeat and the downbeat, the anger the pain. I've felt this way before. Thank you for the reaction.

[@berlinman5409]

most popular and still one of their best "I Can´t Get No Satisfaction"

[@wombatwilly1002]

Studio version.Tough to do live.

[@josephclark4999]

@@wombatwilly1002 Watch the video "Satisfaction: Live in St. Louis." INCREDIBLE

[@valeriealvis7740]

@@josephclark4999 Hmmm I didn’t know about that! Thanks! I’ll check it out!

[@Krzyszczynski]

Can't agree with that assessment. I found it boring as f**k at the time, and still do. My own nomination from the Brian Jones era is Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown.

[@billburnett6489]

The Stones are definitely a rabbit hole you can easily go down, so many great songs and videos

[@billygilliland8974]

I love y'alls videos. Each of you always comes across as being so genuine and real. Keep up the great work.

[@francescolosa2386]

I hope the ROLLING STONES COME TO NYC OR NJ. I BEEN A FAN SINCE THE 1980s

[@sheilacinelli5263]

I'm 71, been a faithful fan since I was 11

[@blazed99]

This was a huge song around the Vietnam war ..great tune...there's so many great stones song...check out she's so cold, or sympathy for the devil..which just rocks💯🤟

[@joycevanhee4526]

it was also theme song in the tv series "Tour of duty"❤

[@christopherking4932]

Awesome reaction, the rolling stones were basically the darker version of the Beatles. Both of them are legendary bands.

[@jtralongo1]

I saw them a few year back. One of the best concerts I've every seen. Find and listen to Gimme Shelter. Amazing story of the gospel singer Mary Clayton and how she was brought to the studio in the middle of the night (while pregnant) to add the back up vocal. She let loose and Jagger was blown away. One of the all time greatest Rolling Stones songs.

[@valeriealvis7740]

Oh my gosh! Thank You so much for that!! She sure deserves being mentioned and remembered!!

[@payres48]

She also had a miscarriage the day after the recording session.

[@helpontheway5000]

Used to play this song repeatedly and sing it at the top of my lungs. I was grieving a loss at the time and it perfectly described my mood. Didn't know until just now that it was a song about the aftermath of losing a loved one. Wow. Child of the 70's here. Love you guys, love your show.

[@wrc1210]

The fact that these young men are listening to Rolling Stones classics for the first time makes me feel really, really old.

[@yourhappymamabear1851]

I just stumbled on you guys. When I came to the US I learned English from old rock songs. Your reactions and authentic appreciation for the musicality of all songs is just darling. Thank you for making my great day even brighter!

[@valeriealvis7740]

They are pretty sweet and bring joy to me too! I’d love to meet them and turn them on to a lot of music!

[@obad.iah.]

Beast of Burden is my favorite song by them. Miss you, Gimme Shelter, Start me up etc. Are great amazing songs as well!

[@nadomaya37]

Beast of Burden is likely my favorite song of all time.

[@valeriealvis7740]

I think everything they did was great!

[@nickolaibuck9301]

Their best song is gimme shelter by far, the stones are all time greats and they came out basically the same year and as rivals of the Beatles. The stones have a deep catalog with songs like gimme shelter, sympathy for the devil, under my thumb and many more

[@dawnharris4274]

Couldn't agree more. 👏

[@LPChipi]

I know the Beatles are taken as the gods of music and all, but Gimme Shelter >>>>>> Anything the Beatles have ever done. Sorry, but that power is unmatched by anything the beatles have done imo

[@danellacoffey5836]

I love the Stones! They were a little before my time but as a child i grew up in a large family with varying musical influences. That was such a great song!

[@sal4856]

Simply the greatest rock and roll band on the planet now and forever.

[@Frank-pe9pk]

The greatest rock band ever! Saw them in 1962 on The Ed Sullivan show with my parents.

[@randystanley7156]

Not 62, too early, they weren't on Sullivan until 64.

[@user-vr8fs8gg6h]

@@randystanley7156 caught him lacking

[@skmky01]

Miss You and Satisfaction. I was mesmerized by the Stones in 1978. They my jam.

[@flowerfairy1950]

Jagger has just turned 80.....still rocking'n'rolling

[@charleslatora5750]

This song was used for a tv series called: Tour of Duty. About army troops trying to survive their tour of duty in Vietnam. Very good.

[@USMC1997]

This song always brings me memories of the show intro. It was on CBS, back in the ‘80s.

[@carolynquinn8325]

Yes! What a brilliant show. I remember watching reruns with my older brother when I was little. Because of that, I always interpreted the lyrics as being about a soldier returning from the Vietnam war (or any war really) and having a hard time readjusting, maybe dealing with PTSD.

[@shannonallen2993]

When I hear this song I only think of Full Metal Jacket.

[@patk3522]

I remember Tour of Duty being good tv shown in the UK in the late 80s

[@daniellesnyder1244]

Yup, watched that show growing up

[@joseortega7815]

This song, along with the movie "Full Metal Jacket" got me out of a DEEP depression in 2013. My gf of two years broke up with me, my mom was sick, I was going nowhere in life -- I just felt like I was stuck. But I would blast this track and get myself out of that funk. 🙏🏼

[@Nikkistrict]

Im so happy and proud of you to hear you are doing so much better after that. I have been there. Alot of us have been. But to beat the funk , at least enough to try to be happy again, is a big accomplishment!

[@valeriealvis7740]

@@Nikkistrict So true!! But I had to totally stay away from a lot of music in my collection that I loved so much because it took me back to stuff I just could not deal with. It took a few years but I still have to be careful with it. I’ve always called music my sanity saver lol and can’t live without it

[@m......2743]

In the 60's you where a Beatles or a rolling Stones fan. 2 of the greatest bands ever

[@josephinesteele1338]

Stones are better than the Beatles!!!!

[@jamesbuckingham357]

That's a common fable - My parents, their friends tell it like this...most, if not all were fans of both bands...just like people were fans of most of the bands in the 60's. Sure one will have a favorite, but to say "it's this or that - can't have both" is collectively wrong!

[@victoriabarr255]

I liked both

[@valeriealvis7740]

@@jamesbuckingham357 Thank You!!!! 😁👍🏻

[@akeleven]

Both. Forever both sides of life. Hope and despair.

[@stephenlamb3929]

They just kicked ass playing this in Houston NRG stadium in April! Blew 75000 fans away! I was there!

[@marcymoran6481]

The Rolling Stones are the GREATEST ROCK BAND IN THE WORLD! Been around and STILL rocking for 60 years. I’m 63 and have seen them 6 times from ‘78-2021. I wear a Stones T Shirt every day, have so much memorabilia than I know what to do with and still want more. Listen to the album Black and Blue-great blues with Billy Preston all over it. Fave song is Melody on that one. So many great albums & songs. They cover a lot of early Motown hits through the years. Can’t believe you’ve never heard them before now. You’ve missed out.

[@jennhurl]

There's so many other songs you'll love more! "Satisfaction", "Sympathy For The Devil" & "Start Me Up". Try those from this iconic band.

[@judycombs2630]

They were right after the Beatles. They were still touring a couple of years ago. So many great songs 🎵

[@AskArlene]

Y’all are killing me with this one. “Are they still alive? 1966. Probably not”. 😅 They’re still touring although they recently lost their legendary drummer Charlie Watts. I highly recommend reading Keith Richard’s autobiography Life. You can learn a lot about life by reading “Life” ❤

[@MandieMeekhof1977]

So glad you gave the explanation of the song. I grew up listening to this because my parents had it on viynal. It make so much more sense. Always loved it.

[@caterusso4905]

They're still touring in 2023 and are GREAT!!!!!

[@kbaca4196]

THE greatest rock band of all time. Yes, they are still together and still filling stadiums. Watch Sympathy For The Devil video.

[@Mooches33]

So many great Stones songs. Give a listen to Gimme Shelter.

[@patriciaryan1716]

They have so many different styles, from the 60's thru 80's and 90's. Lots of number 1's! As the times changed so did they, they lasted tho.

[@PaleIsGood]

I haven't checked out all of your videos but guarantee you that you will love the Stones. So much soul.

[@caterusso4905]

Still touring after 60 years and selling out every venue around the world. Iconic song from No 1 R&R band.

[@jodan4]

This tune was also featured in a mini series titled Tour of Duty , a film about soldiers in Vietnam. You should view the series if you can. It was great.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

Rolling Stones' "SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL" Is Fire!!!!😎

[@debbyritchie2608]

Yes guys, they are still alive and touring. The Beatles were first. Both great bands.

[@GasMaskParade]

One of the greatest songs on earth

[@LaptopLarry330]

The Rolling Stones and The Beatles came up around the same time in the early-1960s, and despite their perceived rivalry amongst the two groups' fanbases, they liked one another behind the scenes. When all of you get the chance to do so, definitely react to "Start Me Up", from 1982. The music video is the primary inspiration for the recent hit song, "Moves Like Jagger". Mick Jagger is the lead singer for The Rolling Stones.

[@andyf2837]

Stones ... best singles band ever....

[@psterud]

The British people were MASSIVELY inspired by Black American music, mainly Blues, but also Jazz. They were far behind us, but they reinterpreted it in really interesting ways. What I find so cool about music is how a style can bounce back and forth from different cultures, growing each time it bounces. The exact same thing happened to Techno, which originated in Black Detroit and Chicago. The Brits put a big spin on it, bounced it back, but by that time Americans were more interested in Rap and Hip-Hop, which the Brits also had a response to.

[@rebeccasimantov5476]

True... Northern Soul was huge in England in the 60's and 70's...

[@themojoslide]

And rock n roll! That came first we just were interested where it came from so the young English people were ordering shipments of American blues and jazz vinyl.

[@Jay-lr3me]

The brits really took rock n roll to a new level with the beatles, stones, Queen, Floyd, Zeppelin. Those 5 bands alone are 5 of the biggest bands in rocks history. Impressive!

[@vengeanceforcatalonia8935]

Yeah same with punk, the American scene in NYC, Cleveland and Detroit was several years before the British got involved in the genre.

[@penname5766]

We weren’t ‘far behind’ you. It’s not about being behind. We had our own music genres. We’re on a separate continent with a very large ocean in between. There’s no reason why blues would’ve organically emerged in the U.K. when it had its roots in African folk music and is specific to that culture. Our music artists could only adapt it and reinterpret it once they had been exposed to it, which happened in the first half of the 20th century. And when you say ‘us’, that’s a bit misleading because mainstream white America took no notice of blues until the British bands popularised it. You even had separate ‘black’ and ‘white’ radio stations, something we’ve never had.

[@umpdaddy1]

The reason they are called the worlds greatest rock and roll band is because they have been putting out and performing top tier rock since the early sixties. Jagger is ageless. Still in top physical condition and putting on energetic performances at an advanced age. It's a very deep rabbit hole you've opened up. Gimme Shelter is amazing and I could say that about many of their songs.

[@angelawillis145]

Saw them live in Raleigh, NC. Steel Wheels Tour. Living Color was the opening act. Best concert ever

[@Taranberk2]

I love that you guys are doing reactions to such fantastic music. I hope a lot of classic rock survives like classical music did.

[@vincentmaniscalco4421]

The stones somehow are still touring !!! Unbelievably talented everyone of them !! A little overlooked in the 60s by the Beatles !! But again what blows my mind is these guys are still touring 60 years later

[@vengeanceforcatalonia8935]

I've seen a few legendary acts in their twilight years in the last 15 years and all I can say is: maaaaan, I wish I could've seen Dylan and the stones in their heyday because it was a fucking farce hearing a 90 year old Bob Dylan lazily croon his way through songs sounding like a confused dementia patient gargling hot gravel haphazardly or seeing Keiths geriatric osteoporosis riddled bones gyrate through a laughable set of their most radio friendly bubblegum songs.

[@Dr3amtime]

The song is about the depression felt after the death of a friend / lover. The line that makes it most clear is the one about the line of cars that are all painted black -- a reference to a funeral.

[@leebell]

Sympathy for the Devil and She's so Cold by the Stones💜

[@susiehaynie1767]

Growing up in the 70s and 80s, this band was one of my favorites. I wore my Tattoo You album out!

[@turnsufficient4971]

You guys need to check out The Rolling Stones song "Gimme Me Shelter" --- the studio version. Its an incredible song - from the intro to the outro

[@claudioveradelcanto4157]

Great reaction guys. Rolling stones is an amazing band. I suggest reacting to Can't you hear me knocking!

[@asteravis5560]

Very off topic and a totally different genre but y'all should react to Rammstein. They're a German industrial metal band and they're fiiiiiire (literally). You could start with Du Hast (live version in Paris) and go on to the other hits - Ich Will, Amerika, Mein herz Brennt. Speaking of the Rolling Stones, yes they're still alive and still performing. Anyway great reaction, keep it up!

[@loaditz]

They named themselves after the blues song "Rolling Stone" by late great blues musician Muddy Waters. A lot of British rock bands around that time were influenced by American blues music.

[@valeriealvis7740]

So true! I have a favorite British Rock band that I turn people on to every chance I get. I’ve loved him and his band since I was in grade school lol, thanks to my big brother. Marc Bolan of T Rex!! I’ve never stopped listening to his work. Such a loss!! Far too soon!!

[@elizabethlacky6068]

I listened to this song over and over again after the death of my 16 year old son..an only child..

[@Jack_2004]

RIP 🙏🕊

[@akeleven]

Can't you hear me screaming " play it!" 'Give me shelter' is bangin. The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were the two sides of the 60s. The Beatles were the Light and the Rolling Stones were the Dark.

[@julieharden2433]

The Rolling Stones are the greatest rock band ever. Legends don't even begin to describe them

[@badplay156]

Still might argue the Beatles but the Stones definitely put out more quality music

[@cjr4497]

My dad is a Vietnam veteran. This song was one of their anthem's for the war. He get emotional to this day every time he hears this song. He loves it and hates it at the same time. Even though this song was written about a girl it that is not how most saw the meaning. Hell, I never knew it was written about a girl until just now, LOL. This song reflected the dreadful mood of people at the time waiting to be drafted and loosing loved ones.

[@wesbaumguardner8829]

"Gimme Shelter" is their best rocker. "Sympathy for the Devil" is a close second. You guys would probably like "Under My Thumb" and "Get off of My Cloud" as well.

[@kimharding2246]

The Rolling Stones and The Beatles were part of the British Invasion in the early ‘60’s. A few of the band members are still rockin’, a few have passed. John Lennon, for example, was shot to death outside his apartment in NYC. 😢

[@greggburke7796]

The Stones, I love the Stones. I can't believe they are still doing it after all these years....Fred and Wilma.

[@shannonallen2993]

This song was used in Full Metal Jacket. 4 other great songs by them are Monkey Man, Gimme Shelter and Can't you hear me knocking and Sympathy for the devil.

[@jimreadey4837]

Thanks for reacting to this. 👊 I didn't pay attention to this song's lyrics when I was growing up, and -- thanks to this listen, at 64 yrs. old -- I now understand what it was about. Fwiw, _The Stones_ (as they are called by their fans) were contemporaries of the Beatles... they were considered the dirtier, grungier, druggier, counterpart to the Beatles' cleaner, more fun, humorous, nice-guys image.

[@piratemccall]

One of the greatest bands ever, and their songs are wildly different from eachother. Check out Gimmie Shelter, Salt of the Earth, Angie. Gimmie Shelter should be your next one.

[@marcymoran6481]

They’ve written great sweet love songs, angry songs, sexy songs, etc. My favorite band in the world my entire life. An early Fave album of mine is FLOWERS. OMG-they’re ALL great.

[@cassandrasmith9668]

You might want to check out the band Queen when you get a chance. I think you would all be amazed at how many of their songs you recognize. Freddie Mercury 's voice is amazing as is the rest of the band.

[@kristylambert9690]

Great band. Listen to the Eagles singing Hotel California 👍👍👍 Awesome song The Eagles are in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame for one the best bands ever... 🙌

[@phelpsg845]

I first heard this song in the late eighties watching “Tour of duty “. I was six and still one of my favorite songs

[@silverdoeGirl]

The Rolling stones were very ''out there'' with some of their songs. But there are such good ones - I personally love this one though, Paint it black is deep. They've also done Angie, Honky Tonk women, Sympathy for the devil, Ruby Tuesday, Gimmie shelter, Jumping Jack flash (I'll stop now lol) The C bomb creased me btw 🤣🤣

[@CaseyQ]

You guys should do Gimme Shelter by the stones and merry clayton, a soul singer. One of the greatest songs of all time

[@auburnkim1989]

I saw some good shows back in the 80s; Prince, The Jacksons, Elton John, Madonna and The Stones, among others. Prince and the Rolling Stones were the best by far!!!! Different music, different crowds but my goodness, they each knew how to give you a show! I agree that you should try more. Sympathy for the Devil is a good next recommendation made by another commenter. I, myself have been known to quietly sing the one about Mothers Little Helpers to my kid, lol.

[@AdrielArabia]

I haven't heard any mentions of Paul Revere "The British Are Coming" since 5th grade in History class!!!! That was funny. Great review!!!! God bless!!!!

[@pmccachren]

A Rolling Stone gathers no moss. They are always movin and rocking!

[@st_marymary2711]

The Rolling Stones have admitted to the darker aspect of their music. Of course they admitted it decades later after we made them rich legendary artists. No hate just some info. My dad use to listen to this song when I was a kid. He was always stoned lol

[@josephinesteele1338]

" we made them rich legendary artists." They were great!!

[@valeriealvis7740]

@@josephinesteele1338 They earned everything they got for sure

[@yarnycat_crochet]

This is the first time i ever analyzed the words of the song. Thank you guys for covering it ❤