GIMMIE SHELTER - CHARLIE WATTS | ISOLATED DRUMS

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"Gimme Shelter" is the opening track to the 1969 album Let It Bleed by the Rolling Stones. It is on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list and is also the 34th best-ranked song on critics' all-time lists according to Acclaimed Music.
"Gimme Shelter" was written by the Rolling Stones' lead vocalist Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards, the band's primary songwriting team. [a] Richards began working on the song's signature opening riff in London while Jagger was away filming a Performance with Richards' then-girlfriend, Anita Pallenberg. In his autobiography Life, Richards revealed that the tension of the song was inspired by his jealousy at seeing the relationship between Pallenberg and Jagger, and his suspicions of an affair between them.
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[@Ornansthreshingfloor]

The refined art of letting the song breathe, that was Charlie Watts.

[@pageluvva]

Well said

[@philbutcher6959]

Absolutely. Also the tone and less is more modesty of it.

[@sonnaraefarr7417]

Excellence! Thx for this!!!

[@lakrone1]

Perfectly well put…….:

[@Kinjite89]

Yes

[@martigrant9224]

Charlie Watts. THE greatest drummer of all time. Period. RIP Charlie. I miss you. The world is empty.

[@drumlover1687]

Charlie's work on that snare drum is simply phenomenal! And the way he keeps that bass drum locked right on the beat, driving the song forward like a machine, but keeping the backbeat on the snare slightly behind, is just classic Charlie. And that, is not easily duplicated. RIP Charlie!

[@walterbugbee9278]

Fantastic comment It as if The While Band moves to that bear.Know nothing about drummimg,;.But l get it,Somewhat.It is Mesmorising,Hynonotic.R.I.P.Charlie Watts.Thank for posting this.I will watch this many times.Back -beat.That just blew me away.As it should be this Day.🥁❤😛☠💯

[@eleusis7778]

coolest drummer ever!!! so mellow and low profile but a classy gentleman. Outstanding drumming , I guess he was always the one they can counted on .. as mccartney said .." charlie was a rock" . Beatiful person . Rock in peace charlie , forever grateful.

[@kaiserwilhelmii1827]

What a style, what a sound, what a drummer. R.I.P. Charlie

[@andyokus5735]

Charlie Watts was always a proper gentleman. We all love you Charlie!

[@BrklnNets]

A great drummer he was. He played with so much taste and and unique feel. RIP Charlie!

[@al6347]

His drum kit is so simple not like some drummers that there kits were so big they had there own area code. But they didn't come close to the Charlie COOL. Tonight there will be a tear in my beer 🍺. RIP CW

[@PocketPercussion]

The old 1957 classic Gretch kit. 4 piece kits are just so rock n roll :)

[@bobt5835]

This drumming is so rock n' roll. Smooth, yet made you wanna dance. Good ol' Charlie. Rest in Peace man.

[@PocketPercussion]

Rest In Peace Charlie Thanks for watching

[@dashphonemail]

Charlie greatest rock drummer because he knew the roll is just as important as the rock. Maybe more so

[@agreenngoldguy1587]

RIP my brother. You were the man, I miss you already!

[@zulmarlopes6021]

As much as Mick's voice and Keith's guitar, Charlie Watts's snare sound is the Rolling Stones. When Mick sings, 'It's only rock 'n' roll but I like it,' Charlie's in back showing you why! 🇧🇷

[@mwooly1]

I agree I love Charlie Watts snare sound do you know what it is ?

[@johnwoods1922]

That song is not a good choice as Charlie didn't play on it. That was Kenney Jones on drums.

[@zulmarlopes6021]

@@johnwoods1922 I'm referring to the gigs and not recording. The Faces and Who drummer Kennedy Jones ended up in the recording not so surprisingly. His fellow Faces bandmate and soon-to-be Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood invited him to play because apparently Watts was nowhere around in December 1973, when the group was ready to record his drum parts for the song, "I don't know where Charlie was," said Ronnie. "I think he might have been in the south of France." It wasn't uncommon for Wood to just call Jones in to play whenever a drummer was needed.

[@zulmarlopes6021]

@@mwooly1 to win or attain by artful or skillful maneuvers, that's It dude

[@billmadison2032]

The world is a much darker place without Charlie. Thank you sir for the soundtrack of my life.

[@keithlloyd4254]

He was a modest, unassuming man but by god he was a fine drummer, far better than he would ever admit to. I saw the Stones in 73, 76 & 82, without doubt the best gigs I ever attended. A sad day for us all.

[@PocketPercussion]

Hi Keith Thanks for sharing. Where did you see those gigs? What a nice memory. Very lucky.

[@andthensome512]

God, his drums sound so good. And that crash sounds phenomenal too.

[@zappas10]

It’s all about the feel……RIP Charlie. 🙏🏼

[@divefinatic]

Charlie was a human metronome. Legend.

[@richinoable]

Fun to listen to it isolated. In context, Charlie's work blends in to the gestalt like salt dissolves in water.

[@colinstewart3699]

Yes Charlie was unique and consistent, He served the songs

[@PocketPercussion]

Thanks so much for listening :) It’s so fun to listening to Charlie isolated. I’ve got a bunch more of the isolated drums tracks coming :) feel free to subscribe

[@PocketPercussion]

Thanks Richard Thanks for checking it out. We have more isolated Charlie tracks coming :)

[@pradyumnjoshi5450]

@@PocketPercussion get off my cloud should be fun. Subscribing

[@richinoable]

Undercover ?!?!?! O yea

[@pmvoice88]

Rock steady yet perfectly human. Many drummers cannot keep a steady beat like this because they want to show off their fancy fills or their laser perfection. Live humans playing music are not supposed to be perfect or super-human, they're suppose to breath a little and make the song sound good. I'd take Charlie over any of them.

[@PocketPercussion]

So true! Simple drumming in the pocket is the best. That’s how we got our channel name. Some Charlie covers and tributes are coming next week. Keep an eye out and let us know what you think :)

[@tylurmackinnon6217]

Most drummers live in their moms basements and are awful musicians. Few drummers like Charlie actually understood music as it’s played successfully and well. Hence most drummers playing supposedly simple but so do all singers and guitarists unless you’re playing jazz or classical. Or some rare progressive forms of music.

[@Meme-zc4cw]

@@tylurmackinnon6217 Such an edgy comment. You are a total badass.

[@tylurmackinnon6217]

@@Meme-zc4cw why is that edgy? In my view, nothing can be said about the truth except it for being plain and beautiful in its simplicity.

[@alexscott730]

The stick lift on 4....Such a trademark style👍😎

[@1959Berre]

Better than a Swiss watch. I will miss Charlie every day for the rest of my life. Great drummer, wonderful gentleman.

[@giantsnation9347]

It is so difficult to watch the video w/o thinking we lost a great human!:(

[@allysonhanks9159]

Hello how are you doing😊

[@giantsnation9347]

@@allysonhanks9159 Thank for asking. ok under the circustance. Guess all the fans feel their is emptyness in their heart now.

[@dlr2053]

You didn't 3even know him

[@Nunzi3]

Keef said he was the luckiest 🎸 guitarist in 🎼 the business to have Charlie 🥁! ✊🏼 ✌️ R.I.P. Charlie 🙏

[@jojorey6886]

He wasn’t a fancy drummer but he outlasted them all. Sometimes simple is best. The longevity of this bad is, simply amazing.

[@raymesquite]

I thought the same about Ringo's style.

[@timfarrell5659]

drummers know how good Charlie was. To me it is his drumming that make this song so great. Subtle yet so creative... He leads the charge.

[@Str1ng5]

I love how he’s a lilttle dragging on that kick drum....what a hard thing to achieve as seemless as this. Hats off to Charles watts

[@morbidmanmusic]

He's actually pushing it.. and draggin the snare. Put it on a grid.

[@royharper9472]

Charlie didn't need the metronome...the metronome needed Charlie.

[@pageluvva]

GREAT comment

[@blackibex]

The timing is terrible, and those 4ths note fills? I played those not even at 6 years old in my first drum lesson, because they would've been too boring.

[@raymesquite]

@@blackibex what are you talking about?

[@joeleslie7726]

@@blackibex yeah ok

[@mrbouncelol]

@@blackibex Lol it's true tbh

[@terrencethorn9237]

Thank you ! - This is So Charlie, solid as a clock but with a wiggle ! There will never be another like him.

[@alexgarza4513]

Perfect way to describe charlies feel!

[@JeffreyCoolwater]

The utter power and beauty of subtlety! Sad loss of a diverse talent and a modest, gentle man.

[@allysonhanks9159]

Hello Jeffrey how are you doing😊

[@robertcooney1938]

The part that came up and said "are you dancing yet?" I looked down at my 21 month old daughter and she was dancing. Gimme Shelter is one of her favorite songs. She likes the Beatles but she's not even 2. I love the Beatles too, I like Rock and Roll and THE GREATEST ROCK AND ROLL BAND IS THE ROLLING STONES AND IT WILL ALWAYS REMAIN THAT WAY!

[@PocketPercussion]

Hi Robert That is so damn cute. Glad you enjoyed our video and your daughter too. 😂 We love the Beatles too. Look forward to seeing you back at our channel.

[@MrHobbit60]

That feel... Kick a shade ahead of the pulse, snare a shade behind. No-one, but no-one, did it better. Such a killer backbeat. It sounds so simple, but like most really simple things, is SO hard.

[@Nunzi3]

💯 well said 🥁, I feel like my 70s and 80s just died!

[@sjames304]

Nice. It's exactly why I appreciate the "less is more" drummers now...like Charlie, like Levon Helm, and yes..Ringo too. I grew up a drummer and idolized John Bonham. Didn't give too much credence to Charlie or Ringo at all. But now...I know better. Wonderful drummers. Essential to their bands' successes. And influential as hell. RIP Charlie. We lost a good one this week :(

[@Nunzi3]

@@sjames304 it was BONZO for me , but Keef and yourself said it best , he was rock solid beat 🥁 master !

[@sjames304]

@@Nunzi3 Thanks man! Interesting - I took a few lessons as a young drummer starting out..maybe 10 lessons. I remember bringing one record to my drum teacher so he could show me the beat. That song - "Honky Tonk Women". LOVED that simple but unique drum intro. I didn't know it, but Charlie had an influence on me already. Bonham was my rock God for sure..that beast of a sound that he always had..but Charlie quietly already had made his mark. I'll always remember that. And that's why I felt a little sadness this week when I heard of his passing. Class act. Thanks, Frank.

[@dianecourtney2724]

Yes !!!

[@henrydemonfreid1985]

no doubt! charlie always had the best seat in the house!!!!!

[@carloseugeniocarlos4287]

One of the most legendary Drummer ever.R.ip Charlie.we miss you.

[@williardbillmore5713]

The rest of the band were the Stones...Charlie was the Rock.

[@NJcruiser]

They knew how to rock, Charlie knew how to roll ( I think Keith said that).

[@PocketPercussion]

Charlie put the roll in rock n roll :)

[@josehborba3004]

Thats a good one ,right on.

[@PocketPercussion]

@@josehborba3004 thanks man. Keep in touch. Some drum covers coming :)

[@stonesinmyblood27]

When you hear the bass from Bill Wyman along with Charlie’s drumming, you hear RnR best bass and drumming combination ever

[@johnp.johnson1541]

Yeah, no one with musical hearing hears that but you are free to hear and believe what you like.

[@PocketPercussion]

In my other tribute video toward the end Jim Keltner talks about that. Keith’s roadie called it the red zone. Between Charlie and Keith :) thanks for watching

[@ramonmoreno8014]

@@johnp.johnson1541 You've banged yer head too many times

[@acerjuglans383]

I had no idea the drum line was so simplistic. If it was me, there'd be fills and rolls throughout the song. Thank you Charlie, I'm glad I got to see you and the Stones twice in my life.

[@yummyyum36719]

Me too...I have taken up drums in old age because my hands for guitar are not what they were. I noticed that I was playing way too many fills and not disciplined enough with the bass drum and working on interesting grooves that take better coordination. Charlie was a monster who played deceptive grooves. It sounds easy until you try to play it.

[@joeb2588]

And those rolls and fills isnt what the Stones were made of. Charlie knew his gig well.

[@artysanmobile]

And those rolls and fills would get you dismissed immediately in any band with an ounce of sense. I don’t know ANY artist who will tolerate a drummer who can’t stick to the groove, the essence, the job. Rolls and fills are selfish and simple. The beat is magnificent and difficult. Charlie was the absolute best.

[@tasteapiana]

How they turned simple slow grooves into total atmospheric trips to urban jungle settings, I really don't think it has dawned on most people yet just how genius The Stones' rhythms actually are. You can listen to a track like this for 4 decades or more and it still not hit you how unique and bizarre they were and how much of a standout their R&B tracks were relative to all their contemporaries in white and black music. They did some seriously off the wall stuff and produced soundscapes. This track, to me, is just as exotic sounding as Led Zeppelin's Kashmir yet it's about 50% more grooving. That they chose to do this tempo and layer such simple sounds as they did, magical.

[@PocketPercussion]

HI Awesome comment, thank you so much. Totally agree with you. When you hear it like this, its actually quite slow and so groovy. Not easy to do as a drummer :) We have more footage coming. Hope to you enjoy. Take care

[@giantsnation9347]

They can turn a good song into a classic easily.

[@paultempany2053]

you call it grooving. In a video interview, Charlie in his shy, understated way, says 'It's about swing. A song has got to swing'. Apparently, in the biography 'According to the Rolling Stones', Charlie had surprising control about whether a song progressed, and how, and if it was recorded. It had to swing! And there are a few tracks he doesn't play on because he couldn't get it how he liked (or a few where he wasn't available). So practically and creatively, much more impact than I imagined, and I'm a big fan!

[@tasteapiana]

​@@paultempany2053 I use the word groove because it's centered on a pulse which is not obvious in the meter. For the first half of this piece Charlie is slightly behind every stringed instrument, about 10-15ms delay and it doesn't seem like he was playing to a click or pre-recorded tracks so it has to be total swing in his mind to deliver such consistent swung meter. However, by the second half he is stepping right on top of the strings with kick and snare while retaining the swung fills. The fills are as if he is aiming at a layer of air about 10'' above his toms and cymbals which represents perfect time, the continued motion to when the sticks then meet the skins is that 10-15ms delay. The first big fill he lands squarely on the beat and that shows me he KNEW what he was doing. By pulse I mean that odd pumping and breathing thing you can only hear (as a listener) about 2 blocks down the street outside of a venue, that ocean swell kind of rhythmic fluctuation. I believe Charlie was innately sensitive to pulse modulation without having the wordage to convey it. He knew how things like meter, swung or straight, translate to someone in the back of the room or down an alley 2 blocks away. He also knew how to step out of the way of 3 or 4 different string players yet keep them from running too far ahead. Dude's pulse modulation skills, his ability to groove, were bordering upon the magical.

[@averagejoe7333]

One of the best if not the best drummers in the world. .

[@morningstar9233]

Not a drummer or musical in any way, but that was really interesting to hear Charlie's drums in the fore on a song so well known and loved. Just a fan of music, but even i can discern the sublime talent of the man behind the sticks here. Thanks and RIP Charlie Watts, a rock n roll gentleman.

[@swami1]

Simple, relaxed and on the beat. Can't get better than that. RIP, Charlie.

[@mr-nr4td]

Yep, but I'll raise you one Jumpin' Jack Flash.. and it does get better.. ..the tempo is up right away and still getting rushed a bit all the way into somewhere around the 12-15th measure, the two guitars are a bit squirrely, not locked in the pocket, but still has that magical Stones thing going that you can't get when everyone is locked to a click. Then Charlie Watts settles into THE BEAT. And the beauty of the whole pocket of JJF is not Watt's uncanny feel (anyone can play that beat but find just one that can bring that feel) but rather the pulling and pushing of three entirely different rhythms... Wyman's bass pattern is nowhere near the kick pattern, neither is the signature guitar riff (that every cover any band ever played of the tune locks in on and all play THAT rhythm together, guitar, bass, and kick/snare) but Wyman is playing a pattern in complete contrast with Charlie's kick and he drones on a single note, while Keith and Brian Jones literally build the inversion everyone tries to play when copying, all guitar players play it as a single, moving riff. The Stones guitars build it out of three, maybe, four smaller note groups of root/fifth in octaves, on acoustic guitars, open and Nashville tuned, an electric, and there IS a piano in the low octive of the riff they make, together on stacked tracks... and these three contrasting rhythm signatures, the kick drum, the bass guitar pattern, and the guitars/piano together begin to push and pull against each other to rock like no motherfu***** before that time had ever rocked, when Charlie Watts' snare locks in, pulls it all together and The Stones had concocted a new sound that in 1968, Rolling Stone Magazine, upon hearing this new, non-album track, single release by the Stones, called this "Jumpin' Jack Flash" "a Supernatural Delta Blues by way of swinging London" . If you think I ramble, I'm recently retired from a 47 year, full time career in production the the music industry, I consider myself a well learned student of rock and roll production/arrangements, and that pocket is one of the most unique, unmatched grooves of alltime. Easy to play? nothing to it... Make it feel like that? We all can wish. I've spent hours just studying its simple yet impossible feel. Just clear your head, close your eyes and listen. It's not just Charlie's beat or pattern, it's the feel of that drum beat that is unique and unparalleled ... Charlie Watts' pocket on the original, 1968 recording of JJF is both the "Shroud of Turin" and the "Dead Sea Scrolls" of the Rock and Roll drum beat.

[@swami1]

@@mr-nr4td Speaking of Wyman, there’s a version of “Gimme Shelter” out there that is supposedly an “extended” take. The instrumental intro goes on a few extra measures and really shows off Wyman’s subtlety and skill. Maybe someone concocted the version with software, but it sure sounds great.

[@patdavis8416]

Outstanding Charlie you will be missed!

[@johnb4010]

The Human Metronome will live forever in our hearts and on our turntables.

[@SamuelDahlmatnetaphisica]

The first thing I loved about the stones was Charlie Watts, going to a go go .... I was 14 and since then my admiration only grew. He is the best.....

[@PocketPercussion]

That’s so cool. I was around the same age when I started drumming to Charlie’s grooves. :) 🥁

[@andrewknudsen6674]

Not many drummers enjoy playing slightly behind or emphasizing the upbeat. He always let Keith have the downbeat. What a pair.

[@hippydippy]

That's why as good as Steve Jordon is, he will be solely missed. Steve is like a metronome. Always right on top of the beat. Not gonna have that swagger.

[@heatherdaydream]

@@hippydippy Stop it. Listen to Steve on Mayers Continuum. Feel as hell. Of course Charlie will be missed. Steve Jordon would be feeling sorrows like the rest of us. But don't forget Charlie was sitting this next tour out and would have endorsed Jordon.

[@giantsnation9347]

Charlie Watts is the unsung hero of the stones !

[@ohdear2001]

@@heatherdaydream That was just out of politeness.

[@Christopher-md7tf]

Laid-back feel is actually quite common among rock drummers

[@shawne5014]

Oh how I wish he showed off. He was primarily a jazz drummer before joining the Stones so you know he had the chops, but he was extremely modest in his playing. No shame in that, much respect Sir Charlie Watts.

[@headleygrange6205]

He played for the song❤

[@zivkovicable]

Not showing off was what made him a great drummer..

[@numpty2723]

The music was more important than his ego. In other words, he was a real musician!

[@shawne5014]

"show off" is a bad way to put it. It may imply some kind of ego. What I meant was "display his chops" or "go wild"

[@Stalicone]

Charlie Watts is the kind of drummer that makes all the drummers think there’s hope for them. He drives the music, isn’t flashy doesn’t rush and keeps impeccable time. Yet, you know it’s him when you hear it. How the hell does a guy who is essentially a rudimentary drummer, manage to have his own voice? Simple, he’s a master of the rudiments and that’s nothing to be ashamed of.

[@kyotocoversjimanderson782]

No flashy rolls or dramatics, just exactly what's needed, from start to finish.

[@pageluvva]

Exactly

[@yeetfeet1878]

Exactly. He played with amazing timing and groove. He was a driving force in the band. And the fills are the icing on the cake.

[@PocketPercussion]

Totally. One of the giants of drumming. Thanks for watching

[@PocketPercussion]

Amen. Thanks for watching :)

[@ajsmith5295]

I loved the way Charlie used to do a little dance a little shuffle before every gig as a warm-up

[@PocketPercussion]

So cute :)

[@michaelhurley545]

Wow that's amazing 1st time hearing the drums isolated like that on this song so basic but so groovy and on time then layer the bass and guitar on top with vocals you get a iconic song amazing

[@jamesgriffithsmusic]

The secret of Charlie's groove is the fact that he was a listener...he always followed Keith rather than setting the tempo himself as other bands do, which is why there's always that microscopic delay before the snare. He's hitting it in response to what the guitar's doing.

[@PocketPercussion]

Hey James. Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment. I totally agree. Our favourite drummers are the ones who listen and play for the song. It's so important. We will be featuring more groovy Charlie videos and other videos of our favourite drummers. So make sure to come back and stay in touch :)

[@katevalentine7075]

Absolutely right on !!

[@helethead]

Maybe cos he couldn’t really do that very well. I’m sure you know the stories of Jimmy Miller playing on some songs because Charlie couldn’t get the groove. He was a basic drummer.

[@alexgarza4513]

Keith is the lead, Wyman plays ahead, and Charlie plays behind the beat. Theres so much to listen to with the stones music. Hes actually one of the least steady drummers, hes always speeding up or slowing down, but you never notice it in a bad way, its always in the pocket. The Stone's chemistry is like a living breathing entity.. lol. And if you ever see live videos of him playing hes always watching Keith

[@petermills542]

@@PocketPercussion Charlie said he regarded the Drums as an 'accompanying instrument'! ( hate to use past tense) ❤️

[@solarwave]

Can't get enough of Charlie!

[@PocketPercussion]

He's coming all septmeber long on our channel :)

[@thepuckerb9213]

@@PocketPercussion why? he sucks

[@terrencethorn9237]

@@thepuckerb9213 Said the Geek.

[@redprince1000]

@@PocketPercussion Good to hear...keep em coming please!

[@PocketPercussion]

@@redprince1000 sure thing :)

[@finleyoconnor1177]

One of the greatest songs ever written so eye opening to hear the isolated drums R.I.P Charlie legendary drummer

[@PocketPercussion]

Cheers Finley. We are featuring Charlie on our channel, all September long. We have more isolated tracks coming. Look forward to hearing back from you again. Thanks for watching

[@finleyoconnor1177]

@@PocketPercussion I'll make to sure to watch them

[@chichipotter4487]

I am so very sad that Charlie is no longer here on this earth. RIP Mr Watts -you are loved.

[@paulremache]

Simple, consistent, robust, groovy, on time, and responsible ... the drummer of every band's dreams...!!!

[@PocketPercussion]

Very Groovy. Thanks for watching. Keep in touch

[@desicoinc.7956]

Thank You for Uploading. I am still in shock. Undoubtedly we have enough troubles in Today's World. But this really marks the End Of An Era Of THE Best Music That Could Ever Be. Fly Free, Charlie... 🕊🦅💘

[@sidv192]

There are two things in the sound world that perfectly emulate the sound of the human heartbeat: 1) Very slow idling perfectly tuned Harley-Davidson motorcycle engine 2) Drummer Charlie Watts rhythmically beating his snare

[@jmack619]

I'm stealing that ! In a Blues way .

[@peggygilmour8905]

This is a heartbeat.

[@steveb9325]

Potato potato potato.....

[@samuelbonnett]

Love that...

[@dianecourtney2724]

Amen 😢✌🏼

[@leemooney7048]

As a kid learning bass ,it was playing along to stones records ,that taught me,thanks Charlie x.

[@andyokus5735]

I bet you're a good solid bass player.

[@MrGiorgioud]

Awesome. Just awesome. I greatly enjoyed this "just drums" performance.of this Stones classic. What a great feel and sound Charlie had.....

[@davidkastin4240]

I find it amazing that some of the best and favorite musicians are self taught. Charlie was one of them. Rock in Peace Mr. Watts.

[@scdevon]

Such great work. That dragging beat is terrific. RIP.

[@PocketPercussion]

Thanks for watching. Check out our other Charlie videos :) We have a Charlie tribute Playlist. Keep in touch

[@christianstadlober588]

steady never ending heartbeat of universe forever Charlie Watts

[@DougBrito]

That Snare Sound!!!!

[@le0mendez]

so powerful! and that snare sound just perfect.

[@starman2089]

Thank you for posting this! It's helping me grieve and celebrate 1/3 of my drum DNA. Charlie Watts, Ringo Starr and Mick Fleetwood taught me to play with feeling, and to serve the song. Thanks for everything Mr. Charlie Watts. Rest In Beat 🥁 💜 🕊️

[@etorolira]

Great!! All the bits in perfect time, the is the Jazz law!. RIP Charlie an bit in heaven.

[@yeetfeet1878]

I’ve always loved playing this song on drums. R.I.P Charlie and thanks for the inspiration.

[@mrsymor]

This is amazing to listen to. Pure unadulterated talent, no computers keeping the timing

[@seattleday9690]

I always love Charlie's drum beats.

[@PocketPercussion]

More coming :) thanks for listening. Long live Charlie

[@crowdog56]

Way cool! Can really appreciate his drumming a lot more when its not lost in all those guitars n' stuff. Thanks for that- way cool!

[@PocketPercussion]

Thanks for watching Anthony. I’m so glad you dug it. We have more isolated tracks coming. Feel free to Subscribe and check it out :)

[@petermills542]

Yeah Charlie's drumming is peerless but ' those guitars n' stuff ' happen to be maybe the best Rock n Roll song ever!! 😄❤️

[@fergusgod2189]

Charlie is a legend and will be sadly missed - a true gentleman. RIP Charlie.

[@Chiroman527]

This was Great .... RIP Charlie Watts. As a resurrected "Drummer", playing after more than a 50 year Hiatus from 1969, playing with HS Buddies in a Garage Band, now retired and enjoying playing drums again for personal pleasure, I play Stones Music in order to play along to. His drumming is solid, basic , with absolute Tempo keeping style. He never did Solos, he never needed to. I'm looking forward to many other comparable YT videos of Isolated Watts' drumming. He did not need to Over Drum in tunes (Kenny Aronoff is a similar category ). Charlie's Drumming should be a MUST for all Beginners , in fact for all Drummers to listen to and Digest .

[@F115Stealth]

He had one of the smallest drumsets, but he created a great drumming sound. May he rest in peace. I'm so greatful to see him in about 10 concerts in germany. Thanks for your music, Charlie!

[@walrtbstudios5430]

He may not have been the world’s best drummer, but no stickman past or present leaves a greater legacy. RIP Charlie…

[@johnp.johnson1541]

What? John JR Robinson had recorded more music than any drummer. His legacy is massive compared to Charlie's.

[@marksimpson2321]

He WAS one of the world's best drummers. You obviously cant distinguish between flashy playing and Great playing.

[@philip6502]

There's no best drummer, there's no top 10 best drummers. Lists are jokes. No doubt, he was the BEST drummer for the Stones, or they would have tossed him out and had their choice of thousands of others to choose from.

[@johnp.johnson1541]

@@philip6502 Right! For the schlock music the rather amateur band the Rolling Stones have been, they needed an amateur drummer to match. Good luck!

[@philip6502]

@@johnp.johnson1541 You seem abnormally obsessed with hating a band. 🤔

[@peterzander5615]

Charlie style elegance and perfection

[@Finsami71]

He was a pretty hard hitting drummer. His snare sound is very tight, hitting the rims at the same time as the skin.

[@metricdeep8856]

Ahhhhh!!!!....You can still feel the vibe of the whole band!!!! A sad day indeed. RIP those who soothe our souls.

[@mhuddl2]

So straight forward and on the mark yet somehow a micro-second away at times. PERFECT and...impossible to exactly duplicate. Rest in peace, Good Sir.

[@bobabooey4537]

Its all 'in time'

[@Scott-xo1el]

RIP and THANK YOU Charlie

[@arturocontreras7565]

Always Great... Keeping jagger on perfect timing Rolling Stones rithm soul

[@vernwallen4246]

How Charlie ever survived that"wild bunch"all these years is beyond me.😇

[@avalondreaming1433]

He was SOOO strong!

[@jokermaan1]

He was grounded in his life. Married in 1964 and still with the same woman until his death, so his marriage was as solid as his drumming! Plus he had his beloved jazz projects aside from the Stones.

[@toddlavigne6441]

He was a little wild too. He had 2 bouts with heroin addiction. But he was an english gentleman, so to speak, and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

[@zenlee1109]

Incredible drummer and longevity! Thank you for this. Rest in Paradise

[@2660016A]

Wow, the way he hangs back. That’s amazing skill - I bet a lot of drummers (myself included) would be trying to drag the song along, but he just kind of inhabits it in such a cool and impactful way.

[@ianmills5237]

Listen to this live from the 73 tour and you hear a totally different beast altogether. Watts was at his finest when driving this tune live. The power on the back beat is immense. RIP Mr Watts

[@user-hx9bk1hf1u]

Charlie is my darling!!!❤

[@richarddunne9802]

Always loved the drums on this song. Those tom fills always feel so good to play.

[@doristel]

💔 RIP La figure imuable de Rolling Stones. We were thinking he could never leave his place behind the drums , for ever beating the unique rythm that we love.💕

[@rembeadgc]

Very organic and human. Just what the Stones needed.

[@debradebra9746]

This is fabulous. Thank you Pocket Percussion!

[@GnabhanJr]

that´s so classy , not easy was it looks like , classy but not too fancy , complex but not overloaded of fills , perfect balanced and so locked in rythm , a whole class in one song.

[@richardwoodhouse9260]

I have been a stones fan since they started I miss Charlie watts so much four ever in my heart Charlie ❤ love you lots

[@PocketPercussion]

That’s so cool to hear. We love charlie too man. We will always keep honouring him on our channel. Thanks for the support

[@chriskeller3401]

Charlie Watts was a master of the groove,less is more...lts not what he played it's what he didn't play.Keepimg a groove with the Stones is what he did best.l miss him and just Love the way he played.Watts and Ringo were both my idols and some of the first Rock drummers that made me want to pop lay drums.Thankyou both LnR Chris Keller ,CT USA

[@petergardiner58]

Find myself listening to Charlie now he's gone. And finding new things

[@Moxnix46]

So simple, so eloquent. Another fave drummer is the great Al Jackson, the human metronome.

[@aprildillon9749]

My all time favorite Stones song. Oh Charlie! RIP

[@MrBob303303]

Wow, a passing of history in a real perspective. I will miss you you have changed history"

[@PocketPercussion]

Thanks for watching. See you again soon :) We have Charlie tributes all September long.

[@thomaskrisa9132]

The steady beat 💓 lives on . ❤Charlie lives on forever legendary 🙌

[@allysonhanks9159]

Hello how are you doing😊

[@thomcalhoun6341]

Charlie Watts served the song!

[@packstevewood]

Primal and beautiful. Always loved this song!

[@pbasswil]

I _adore_ the sound of this kit! Listen to how important the ambiance of that small bright studio room is, to the drum track. And these were days before a kick drum was supposed to have so much low frequency it induces a bowel movement. Here it's just another drum played by the foot. The whole set works so great as a unit. Charlie's not playing anything hard, and he's not metronome-perfect; but it feels great, and the groove is fresh and a bit unusual. You can't deny: this song would not be the same, with any other drummer.

[@yummyyum36719]

Being a classical musician who also loves classic rock I would say that what is missing now in pop music is NON metronomic drumming...the push and pull that real drummers give a song's tempo is part of the magic. Charlie does that here. Yes it would not work with a click track, but it is not meant to work with a click track. What I hate about modern production is the idea that auto tune and perfect metronomic music is "better".

[@jankruiver29]

Love you Charlie, you were the best

[@philstewart5964]

Charlie rules! Thanks for an awesome video.

[@livemusicssessionsnyc2393]

Thanks for this share!👌 and RIP Charlie

[@checkyourhead6467]

IN. THE. POCKET. SO GOOD.✅🥁. I've never heard this song with the drums isolated. Just reaffirms how great Charlie Watts was. There is a gravitational pull to it.

[@PocketPercussion]

So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and hope to see you back at the channel. We have some different kinda isolated charlie tracks coming. :)

[@giantsnation9347]

Dont recall hearing it as well. Now it ll stick to my heart forever !

[@PocketPercussion]

@@giantsnation9347 I'm so glad to hear that. This is why we are making content in memory of Charlie all september long. Keep in touch and subscribe for new content coming :) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment

[@giantsnation9347]

@@PocketPercussion I definitely got 8 words for your group: THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart !!!