Hip Hop Fan's First Listen and Analysis Of Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones (Reaction)

[@joshb23]

The VIBE is SO damn heavy on this one, it just grabs you and refuses to let go! From the very first note, and when Merry lets it rip - dear god the mountains bow down. A classic among classics. "What a fuckin' song" indeed! Great reaction!

[@SyedRewinds]

the opening ofthis one is up there with the best I've heard, gotta agree with you grabs you from the start. Great comment J

[@macksparky07]

Hi @@SyedRewinds I recommend you listen to Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker) by The Rolling Stones, it's an amazing song

[@lindaweilburg6428]

MERRY WENT INTO THE STUDIOS LATE AT NIGHT TO DO THE BACKGROUND SINGING FOR MICK, SHE WAS 8 MONTHS PREGNANT. THE NEXT DAY SHE WENT INTO THE HOSPITAL AND DELIVERED A DEAD BABY. YOU CANNOT DO SUCH GOD AWFUL CRAP LIKE THAT WHEN PREGNANT, SHE KILLED HER BABY.

[@samlewis7878]

@@lindaweilburg6428 Are you sure you're story isn't crap ??

[@lindaweilburg6428]

@@samlewis7878 YES, IT REALLY CAN HAPPEN, HAVE YOU EVER HAD A BABY, I HAVE.

[@mournblade1066]

This, to me, is one of the ten greatest rock songs ever recorded.

[@kevinduffy80]

You said it mate 👍

[@mathboy8188]

There's no such thing as the best or greatest song. The most you can say, you can say about several songs, but definitely including Hendrix's All Along the Watchtower: _There is no better rock song._

[@wyatthook128]

It’s #1 greatest song of all time

[@Tsubakiee]

I've heard this song probably 10,000 times and it still gives me goosebumps on every single listen.

[@luckylisa5496]

One of the only Stones songs I'm in love with to be honest, but the mix with Mick and Mary Clayton, where her voice cracks, I mean WOW. I get the chills whenever I hear her solo parts in this song. 10 out of 10!

[@dctbass]

Every. Single. Time. That intro Goosebumps Hair on end Tingles

[@KittKattKlub]

Me too

[@andrewbrennan7291]

Same here. Heard it first in December 1969 and goosebumps still appear on that opening riff.

[@rebeccam439]

Same

[@ungenerationed9022]

When Merry breaks her voice on the last "murder," if you listen closely you can hear Mick go "whooooo". He appreciated it a lot!

[@margaretcooper6129]

She wanted to re-do, but Jagger knew best...

[@KylieIsOverIt]

Favorite Stones song ever. Well done. And yes, Merry Clayton owns this.

[@Red22762]

You know your music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@patrickcraig8022]

Goosebumps every time I hear her in this

[@kentmains7763]

One of the best rock songs ever recorded.

[@thomasretallick6228]

This cat analyzes music to a tee!! Love it.

[@danlefou]

Merry Clayton was one of the backing singers on "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. She killed it there, too.

[@cartercarter645]

Wow “d” I never knew that. Great connect!! Preeesh

[@ericwillison1389]

Here is a reactor who needs to get to some Skynyrd. "Gimme Three Steps". He has already hit the Allman Brothers, so he has one leg of the holy trinity of southern rock. Skynyrd and the Marshall Tucker Band have to be next.

[@13chigrl]

20 Feet Away From Stardom - great documentary! Merry Clayton appears in it ♥️

[@MarkCox21125150]

Lean something new every day. Had no idea!

[@michaelsullivan6854]

Masterpiece on every level !

[@richardl9242]

When Mary Clayton's voice cracks as she's belting that line, you hear a distant "whoo!" in the background. I can imagine everyone in the studio that day getting goosebumps at that moment. One of those perfect imperfections!

[@Deguello23]

This song has put me on edge since I was 4 years old, but I absolutely love it.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

It's been said when in the studio recording this they decided it could use a background singer. They called a couple singers to come in that evening and both refused. Then one of the producers remembered Merry Clayton and he called her. They woke her up from her sleep because it was late evening, but she agreed to come in. She arrived at the studio near midnight. Everyone (but Merry) was very surprised to find her very pregnant. Apparently she put all she could into belting out her vocals and did it in one take in the wee hours of the morning. Sadly, the next day (or very soon after) she suffered a miscarriage. It's been suggested the miscarriage was a result of her over-exerting herself in that performance.

[@SyedRewinds]

awesome info Ross!

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

Imagine how we felt hearing this for the first time when it came out. 🤯🤯✌🌻🌻

[@valkyrie44]

there’s a wonderful documentary called “20 feet from stardom” about the amazing backup singers of the era. in this clip from there, mary & mick recollect on the night they recorded this, with mary’s isolated vocals - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZmyf6ichZV5e9U

[@louisberti7281]

You can feel his music in your soul

[@worldlyconcerns]

@@valkyrie44 Great clip, thanks for the link

[@GroinStrain_]

I’m only 25 but somehow this song always puts me straight back into the late 60s America. I don’t know how they do it; how they make you picture a scene in your mind - but they do. All the percussion and soulfulness just transforms me back to a time I wasn’t alive for; it really puts you in that world of anti-Vietnam War late 60s America. Amazing track. Definitely the best Stones song and maybe in my personal top 10 ever!

[@HarperRacingBangkok]

Make this time, your time, a time to be remembered.

[@MrDiddyDee]

The whole Stones/ Beatles rivalry was mostly press hype, they were friends. Lennon & McCartney even wrote The Stones second single hit. Clearly both bands were talented and competitive, and they would rib each other, it made for good publicity.

[@SyedRewinds]

Yh its mostly just for fun, both bands are great

[@OregonDARRYL]

The Beatles realized that the Stones were sheer monsters who would go on probably forever. They were apples and oranges. The Beatles sang love songs to women. The Stones sang on behalf of men.. but they weren't love songs. They were important, timeless songs.

[@tommurphree5630]

Friends for awhile, until Mick started to make derogatory remarks about the Beatles . John ended up hating Mick , by the remarks he made later about Mick and The Rolling Stones . " I don't like the way he moves around on the stage " , etc . Then , not very long ago , Paul started saying the Beatles were better than the Stones and the Stones were a blues type band in so many words . In other words the Stones were much more limited in their abilities of composition etc. That "s what I think he was intimating , anyway .

[@joeking5310]

@@tommurphree5630 And Jagger came back with "which band is still around".

[@Itsakindamagic]

When both bands hit the scene you chose who you liked. (I'm 75 years old, I was there for the arrival of both). I chose the Stones because I've always preferred the bad guys. I liked the Beatles, I devoured the Stones.

[@rossow88]

Truly something else. It really doesn't get any better than that. A masterpiece from beginning to end.

[@jeffstevens4262]

The song was written as an anti-war 'protest' song during the Vietnam war back in the '60's (1969 I think). This is an absolute classic rock song.

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

Impending doom is a perfect way to describe the beginning of this song and what it’s leading to. War. It’s very haunting and chilling. Clayton’s voice cracking at “murder” is chilling! You can never unhear it!

[@ericscitt4632]

Great point, you can never unhear it. Great song.

[@laurenblong5898]

With Mick's little 'woo!' In the background.. gets me every time.

[@dianerobinson5336]

This is the music of my youth and my love and appreciation of it goes without saying. What I really want to say is that I absolutely love your reviews. You are the only person reviewing music (I've seen thus far), who actually takes the time to do a bit of research prior to listening to the music and I can see in your face and your reactions that you are not simply hearing the music, but deeply invested in the listening aspect of it, which I so appreciate as both are of great importance when I watch a review. Not to be negative, but I just watched a couple of college kids attempt to review Robin Trower's "To Rolling Stoned" (an incredible song you might want to consider reviewing) and I left that review knowing they didn't have a clue. You provide all your followers with intelligent, insightful and thoughtful reviews and the joy and appreciation that you reflect is wonderul!! I thank you and keep up the great work!! Sending my best from Oregon, US.

[@wilks6]

For the remarkable story of Merry Clayton's incredible vocal on this track, you must see the Oscar winning music doco "20 Feet From Stardom." So many familiar voices whose names so few people knew.

[@williamballmaier2355]

Great review! This tune made me want to pick up a guitar in the garage. Walked down the street and walked up this dudes house (Billy), I knocked on his door and I said, you and some other guy were playing a Zombies tune. A few tunes. "She's Not There" . And the other guy went off to Cali. And I asked him if he could show me how to play another Stone's tune, "Angie" We became fast friends and made other musical friends. A lot of which we knew already. Just an excuse to high on a Saturday. Great friends for 20 years. Thousands of dollars on music equipment. Emslie and myself were just working together. Thick as thieves LOL, He ended up with my GF when I was in jail. I was mad for a few years, but I love them for a few years. But I do love the both of them dearly. I hear they have a child together. Very happy for them. Billy and Krista really deserve that happiness. I put them both through hell with the drinking. I have no excuses other than being selfish. Things in life you just have to own up to. Great review again, sorry to get lost in memories..

[@flacrazymama]

You're so natural at this. Analytical, very descriptive, inquisitive and pleasant voice.

[@SyedRewinds]

Thanks for the kind words Lisa! I'm just glad people want to join me in experiencing some awesome music

[@doughaviland1729]

This song is one of the most used pieces of music ever. Numerous movies, especially Martin Scorseses have used it!

[@annaclarafenyo8185]

And it's no good as a soundtrack.

[@g.e.5723]

The Greatest Rock & Roll Band in The World!

[@mikefetterman6782]

When you said " cool sounding guitar" , there was also a harmonica being played by Mick. Keith rarely praised Mick, but he did often brag up his harmonica (harp) playing.

[@meyerhave]

Thank-you, Mike Fetterman, it is indeed a harmonica played by Jagger, and not a fuckin' "cool sounding guitar".

[@minigirl6839]

Merry Clayton still sings to this day. She was critically injured in a car wreck, and lost both of her legs. Her life story is amazing.

[@OMH0309]

You got the exact vibe of this song before Mick even started singing, great reaction 👍🙂. The opening sequence is so atmospheric and sinister and haunting, superb song 👍. Great to see you appreciating the old classics 🙂

[@zeppelinmexicano]

Pure Stones .... they had so many great tunes but this one is pure Stones, a signature piece.

[@antonballard2212]

Omg!!! You killed it again DAMN your awesome! This is one of my favorite stones songs - you are the best reactionist I've ever heard - man man - im watching your channel like a hawk - try the studio version of Jumping Jack Flash! Man you are beyond amazing 👏 keep up the great work!

[@mvellis3863]

Great song, but Merry Clayton's background vocal knocks it out of the park

[@suewalksthebluffs]

The ultimate “make love, not war” song. It’s been blowing’ my mind for 55 yrs with no sign of quittin’…one of the greatest R&R songs of all time. Great reaction!

[@richardbaker8928]

Saw them three times live (I'm 68), this is one of my fave tracks for me

[@mariang3946]

Sound track to our lives eh?

[@lencycler1]

Yeah that voice crack is one of the greatest moments in rock and roll.

[@Frank-pe9pk]

Merry added so much to this song. First got hooked on the Stones in about 64 or 65 when first saw them on the Ed Sullivan show. My parents would let my sister and me stay up late to watch the show. Never forget his intro. We have a really big show tonight…and yes he did. He was the king. So many great bands of the time.👍

[@toncuz8291]

Best rock INTRO in rock history. ONE note says it all.

[@margaretcooper6129]

I saw an odd - yet interesting - documentary about back-up singers, and when the Stones woke them up in the middle of the night to do the "Rape! Murder!" Is a great story as they are in the studio w/ bathrobes and curlers...

[@mariang3946]

One bullet can start a war One kiss could lead to love.

[@egoranonymous3223]

There is a famous version of this song filmed at Eidenbourogh (I think) where the back-up singer Lisa Fisher was so inspired she took over center stage from Jagger and killed it.

[@cuebj]

Stones have always been generous with their support groups and backing musicians getting a chance to shine. They want 110% firing on all cylinders, not careful control.

[@rafaesantiago3721]

This original version is considered to be the greatest song recorded in history...❤❤

[@robertlear2735]

The great Nicky Hopkins plays piano on this.

[@pcraig1383]

Great reaction, great comments! As you alluded, context is everything and current events often inspire music and lyrics. In 1969 when this tune was released hundreds of people were dying daily in Vietnam. When it comes to war and peace back then we actually knew how many people were being killed and wounded and where it was happening...not anymore.

[@brachiator1]

Gimme Shelter may have had Vietnam or the violence at home as a background when it was originally released. It is relevant again in 2022 with the savage invasion of Ukraine as a background.

[@pcraig1383]

@@brachiator1 you may want to familiarize yourself with what's been happening since 2013 in eastern Ukraine.

[@robertlear2735]

My favorite Stones song. Also suggest Sympathy for the Devil, Can't You Hear Me Knockin'?, Paint It Black, Under My Thumb.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Also Time Waits For No One

[@cuebj]

Ventilator Blues, from Exile...

[@GeorgeRobbins96]

Best intro of all time genuinely

[@jamessweet5341]

Keith Richards is one of the more economical players ever. Great sense of what makes a riff work and extremely creative at it. A signature of the Stones.

[@sterlinghuff4741]

Keith Richards played both rhythm and lead guitar, great solo. Always gives me chills.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Merry Clayton on that backup vocal; amazing. Mick Taylor took over lead guitar when Brian Jones died; in '75 Ronnie Wood joined and took his place.

[@wadsworthaaron]

Brian Jones fell into serious problems with substance abuse and mental illness and was kicked out of the band... and he died less than a month later (in his swimming pool, I believe), becoming another member of the "27 Club." They hired Mick Taylor not long afterward.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

@@wadsworthaaron I'm aware of that. Ronnie joined around the time they put out "Some Girls."

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

I don't find it fair comparing the two. The Beatles have opened the door for rock n roll and I personally love both.

[@altaclipper]

I agree. There can't be one best because they were so different, but both sensational. Competition like this is for grade-schoolers. It proves nothing and doesn't even matter. And the people arguing have no stake in the issue anyway.

[@ronbock8291]

Ultimately, no Beatles, no Stones. John and Paul gave them their first hit.

[@stevensprunger3422]

Yes it’s kind of silly to figure out who was the best who was better than somebody else everything is better than everything else good or bad everything is relative and everything is interconnected there is no best or better…

[@ramonalfaro3252]

Charlie Watts was an amazing and often overlooked drummer. Honky Tonk Women ( Definitely give it a listen) features some of Charlies funkiest and yet sophisticated drumming and The Stones overall in their absolute prime. I love your reactions. Your attention to details and well thought out analysis is fantastic. I play percussion (25+ yrs) and can tell you not all reactors are the same. For example, Jamel AKA Jamal has a great appreciation and enthusiasm for new music. However he is limited in his knowledge of music theory . Very fun to watch. Whereas, Andy & Alex are both musicians so along with all that Jamel brings they often school me. Alex in particular is a music writer/producer and often goes into theory. i feel like you are a little closer to the A&A side. Love your vibes and intellect. Your Hip Hop cross recommendation is something I didn't even know I wanted, so keep that going! If you keep this up you are going to blow up! Good luck Syed!

[@SyedRewinds]

Thanks Ramon, a lot of kind words in there. Just offering my two cents, hopefully people keep tuning in :)

[@ramonalfaro3252]

@@SyedRewinds Definitely going to continue watching. Btw... I highly recommend these songs and these particular performances: ( Edgar Winter Group- Frankenstein- kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmnJXoSYYseqorc ) ( Golden Earring- Radar Love- kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ6UomSOpLOSh9E ) ( Chicago- 25 or 26 to 4- kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4akipiEaLejaKc ) ( Chicago- I'm a Man- kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXOqqnmofatkm7c ) Each song and performance is TOP SHELF. You will not be sorry! Good luck Syed!

[@beverlyoyarzun3326]

Her voice did break and she wanted to do it over but Jagger said nooooo…

[@pete3883]

Got the goosebumps.

[@wyatthook128]

Greatest song ever recorded

[@LarryNeie-lj7zc]

I'm 72 and would like to see this young man listen to and review the Stones Paint it Black and Sympathy For the Devil. Maybe Under My Thumb too.

[@1031irishqueen]

Merry was 8 mos pregnant when she recorded this song..she lost the baby...later in life, she was in a horrible car accident and lost both legs..

[@henriqueantunes5171]

The best reaction channel I’ve seen, by far. Keep it up!

[@kitchener71]

Big props to you for the best reaction/analysis (that I've seen) of this fantastic song. And this is definitely the best guest vocal/accompanying vocal that I've heard. The entire song is so tight in every respect. I believe it was written by Keith Richard when he was in a somewhat depressed state. Anyway, very well done. So many reactors are clueless to what they are listening to or the quality of the musicianship required.

[@stevevasell429]

Man, if you keep up these kinds of reactions i will subscribe for life. Keep it up. You're great.

[@keef7224]

Few songs in rock have an intro with this much atmosphere. Dear Mr Fantasy, maybe? So dark and ominous, full of foreboding. The perfect sound to fit the lyrics. One of the greatest rock songs ever. Shows why Keef is actually the real heart and soul of the Stones. 🎸💥 Btw, the part you said has the cool sounding guitar right before the main solo: there are some tasty Keith riffs in there before the solo starts, but I think the sound you’re noticing is in fact Mick’s bluesy, overdriven harp lick, which he repeats to great effect after the guitar solo. He’s a very under-appreciated blues harmonica player. So, good on you for comparing it to When The Levee Breaks- same exact type of harp sound. Also, you commented about how Mick’s voice sounded like that of a much older man, even though he was a mere 26 years. I think that was true of many musicians back then: they looked, talked and sang like people much older than they really were. Today’s 26-year-old stars look and sound like children by comparison. I think it’s partly because they idolized old blues and folk singers and tried to emulate them to a degree (Dylan famously did this, for example), but it’s also because they actually had already experienced so many years worth of intense and hard living packed into a short span. They weren’t so much like the instant, manufactured, pre-packaged pop idols of today, but had actually had to fight and claw their way up to fame through years of hard work honing their craft and tough living on the road.

[@Mr62Lincoln]

That wasn't a 'cool sounding guitar', it was Jagger on harmonica! Great reviews, love your posts. :)

[@brianmallon1810]

its amazing when young people hear real music for the first time!!

[@angelametcalfe953]

If there is one thing we can thank Covid for it's for introducing younger generations to some of the best music ever recorded.

[@brentfreeland5834]

Whether they like it or not 😏

[@TheCornishCockney]

I feel immensely privileged to have been born in ‘54 and soaking it all up. Right through the blast that was the 60’s,then the amazing 70’s. Wonderful time to be alive and I wouldn’t swap it for any other period in history,certainly NOT today.

[@michaelgoldberg7127]

Try She's A Rainbow, my favorite Stones song. It was written very early in their careers. On the album Their Satanic Majesty's Request.

[@marklerner8963]

This is one of the great rock songs of all time. With THE greatest guitar intro of all time I believe. And Merry's vocals....fabulous contribution.

[@IZZY_EDIBLE]

Mary Clayton's voice cracked during her solo bridge section, and she looked over at Jagger because she thought she ruined the take, but Mick just yelled "Yeah!" and they kept recording. You can hear it. Such a brilliantly raw and vulnerable point, it made the song.

[@TimothyLafreniere]

"20 feet from stardom" interviews with Merry Clayton are really awesome

[@trevorholden7423]

'Let it Bleed' is one of my favourite albums from the Stones, not a weak track on it, and this track in particular totally rips me up. I mean Mary just freakin' slays this sucker, far better than Mick could have done on his own, and brilliant arrangement and choice of instrument effects, ie maracas and harmonica . The rhythm guitar sound was created using a tremolo effect, which was a mainstay of Fender amps. But a bold choice as the rate of wave of sound is set to a certain pace and the drummer cannot speed up or slow down. I just think its a masterpiece by them. Cheers to the Stones..

[@swami1]

One of the most terrifying songs ever recorded.

[@glennsmith8390]

I like how you dissect songs-very introspective.-- Keep up the good work. As to the song-Keith Richards was a genius on coming up with fantastic riffs-his best of course was satisfaction but there are many more-the opening for this one is very unique.

[@markhodge7]

This song simply takes me back to the mid 70s like few other songs, A teenager, listening to music and hanging out.

[@paulcarroll7061]

The Beatles were much more innovative, breaking new ground, while The Stones were much more straight ahead blues driven rock. Mick wrote the lyrics, and Keith came up with great driving guitar riffs. Classic! Love them both forever!

[@bnzchacon5455]

I think I prefer the blues from the stones

[@jaydubya3698]

If you think about the "Top Three" of the time (the Beatles, the Stones, and LZ), I'd say the Stones were THE most purely rock 'n' roll of the three. They defintively "stayed in their lane" so to speak (up until the early 1980s at least). The Beatles started with that admiration for the old time rockers and then jumped on a psychedelic rocket and went on a musical space journey. LZ always stuck with it, but literally stayed on earth, going around the world and taking in a variety of terrestrial musical influences.

[@cuebj]

@@jaydubya3698 LedZep got started about time Beatles broke up. Sound systems could not have carried the Zep sound during first few years of Beatles and Stones fame. Zep sound was tailored to new tech that Cream and, slightly later, Hendrix pioneered but, IMHO, The Who did it best, especially with Live at Leeds and Who's Next. Girls loved Beatles, women loved Stones, Who and Zep were more bands for the boys. Prog, eg Yes, was almost entirely male audience

[@TheRyanH.]

Nah I'd replace LZ with The Who, LZ came too late in the 60s to be considered top 3 of the time. The Who however were pushing rock in their own way alongside the other two. I believe they made one of the first "innuendo to Curse words" in history with My Generation and were always pushing the limits on what constituted heavy at the time. I mean they were indirectly responsible for Helter Skelter, the song credited with inspiring Heavy Metal all because they said they had created the heaviest song ever and Paul Mccartney basically said "We'll see". They never quite held as much fame as the other two, and more or less just changed into a stadium band after 60s were over, but they sure did push the other two and music in general nonetheless

[@jordimoore2167]

I love the Beatles, but actually the Stones are better!

[@jackiebinns6205]

I cant do hip hop or rap ive tried so hard but I get a visceral body reaction when the beat starts 😣

[@jagdeepkaul1261]

I've listened to this song a million times but I never thought about the ALTRO until now! Youve made me think of the "kiss away part" in a whole new way now, yes! It makes sense after you've explained it Syed. It's like war is coming but if you want the girl, if you want love, if you want peace, you have to kiss and make up or stop war and then you can settle down with your girl.

[@jimgreen2080]

In 1969, in the US, my generation (I was 15-16 at the time) was either caught up in the us vs them counter culture or (for young men) going thousands of miles away from home to fight in a war many weren't sure they understood. Or both. Not to mention the on-the-edge civil rights movement ... and the so-called Moral Majority that elected Richard Nixon. Add the underlying threat of nuclear armageddon. The very British Stones caught that American zeitgeist brilliantly in this song.

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

They're very british guys but unlike the beatles or kinks most of the Stones music was very american haha, they loves dem blues and country.

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

Gotta love Ruby tuesday and lady jane for that british classical sound tho.

[@stevel2504]

So atmospheric

[@Cashcrop54]

The guitar work and vocals are just impeccable in this song. I agree this is one of the greatest Rock songs ever. Saw them several times in the70's and it's even more powerful.

[@PaintingandExercise]

For me, this song has always felt like one gigantic guitar solo in the best way possible. The guitar grabs you at the beginning of the song and it never lets you go.

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

Merry Clayton is still active! Nice reaction / review. Keep going man!! Be safe.

[@damonhines8187]

Again, your initial take, just on the intro, is effing spot on!! Then there was a harmonica that you seemed to identify as a guitar, notwithstanding the Led Zep reference.. Most of my blues-harp(harmonica) playing friends use a bullet mic and a guitar amp, some utilizing feedback too. In this period and on albums following, I thought Keith Richards' wailing harmonies with Jagger were non-pareil, eh? lol. Merry Clayton's contribution is rightly seen as absolutely iconic, and I'm saddened to be reminded by another commenter here that she lost the baby she was carrying soon after this session. The Stones also had a friend, a blues and boogie-woogie pianist from the early days named Ian Stewart, who Andrew Loog-Oldham, their first manager, deemed too "unattractive" to appear onstage with them, often playing shows from the wings or behind a curtain...wtf, right? He played on many recordings with them prior to his passing. I think this features Nicky Hopkins on piano, fresh perhaps from his stint with the Jeff Beck Group Mk. I, featuring Rod Stewart(vocals) and Ron Wood(bass!). Keith completely reinvented his playing style during this period, switching to an open G-tuning, minus the low E-string, iirc. Also, Charlie Watts' drumming ALWAYS maintained that essential swing that is so central, critical to rock'n'roll. "Don't forget to roll", as my late pal always put it. Charlie was essentially a jazz drummer, and there are videos available of his outside excursions in that arena. Great reaction, Syed, I hope that's a proper/acceptable address.This and the Beatles' 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' were my two guaranteed chills and goosebumps songs in the 70s, despite my deep love for Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder and a host of others. Should you do a reaction to the Beatles' tune at some point, PLEASE use the original studio cut, or the one from 'Concert for George', a year after Harrison's passing, NOT the vastly over-hyped(imo) one with Prince. He came with a point to make and it shows, to the detriment of the spirit of the affair, again, imo. Dhani, George's son, plays acoustic on both of the last two and visibly enjoys the later one, but the earlier tribute show slays me start to finish, well worth the couple hours required to take in and reflect on the contributions of "the quiet Beatle." Also from the Beatles, another personal fave rocker 'Revolution'. Always despised 'Helter-Skelter', partly Paul trying too hard, partly the Charles Manson association. Cheers, mate, ttyl8r.

[@fenderboy68]

Beatles fan since I was 7, Stones fan since I was 7...I'm 54 and both those bands complete my world. They're the best of music in my ears!!!

[@doughaviland1729]

Zeppelin and the Stones in one week! You're on a roll! 😃

[@SyedRewinds]

haha thanks Doug, I'm having too much fun with these songs!

[@jfox9126]

I just came across your channel. I just have to say - I really like your generation. I don't know your age exactly but I am guessing you are a millennial. You guys are so open minded and you've just got heart and aren't afraid to explore. I was born in the mid seventies so am GenX. This music (The Stones) is my parent's music. One nice thing about growing up in the 80s was that music cost money back then. So of course I listened to the music of the day on the radio (free), but I also had all of my parent's records of sixties/seventies rock and folk music to listen to to my heart's content. I think what is exciting is that you're really at the beginnng of listening to two of the best bands of all time. And that's just two bands - there are so many more! Don't let the two Beatles songs you've listened to fool you - one of the best things about them is that literally every song had it's own excellent vibe and was just so different from the last one. And every record had it's own theme or feel as a collection of songs. They were just virtuosos. So if heavy is your vibe, you've got a lot of great Beatles songs ahead to listen to. I would try "Come Together" or "Don't let me down" or "I want you (She's so heavy)" or "Something in the Way She Moves". If you want something hopeful and gratifying, "Here Comes the Sun". Something avant garde but genious, "A Day in the Life". Something psychedelic "Strawberry Fields Forever" or "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". Something moving and affecting, "Hey Jude" or "Let it Be" or "Yesterday". Anyways, enough said! I also can't tell you how many great Stones songs there are as well - you should probably do "Sympathy for the Devil" next if you haven't already. They had a narrower range than the Beatles imho but were so so great in that range. I'd really hate to have to choose actually.

[@dystar112]

I love how we can hear every instrument 💯👍

[@brianbooker3944]

Stones all day!!

[@gemsun6512]

My fav RS songs ever!! Mary Clayton made this song what it is now!!! She and other famous back up singers are featured in a docu called “2O feet from stardom”. This docu is a must see to any music fan and gives you an up close view of the iconic bands and their golden girls making the hits A HIT!!! Great reaction man ✌🏼❤️

[@stephenkerensky710]

Great analysis btw! Amazing piano players, Ian Stewart, bot allowed in th band by A Loog Oldham so became their roadie & Nicky Hopkins who also played on the brilliant Family album, Familly Entertainment.

[@stevepincombe3836]

Timely choice. This is a great album. Good job.

[@luvlgs1]

great album. play at maximum volumn

[@Donnybrook10]

you nailed it. Great analysis. This tune has been featured in several movies...perhaps the most notable is The Departed.

[@stephenqualtrough7322]

Yes The Stones definitely coming into their own but had been building up to this for a while with Jumping Jack Flash Honkytonk women etc and they kept this going well into the mid 70s . One of the great London bands of this era along with The Who ,the Kinks and The Small Faces .

[@MarianneKunitz7777]

This is one of the Stones best songs! They make you feel it! I loved your reaction and analysis! Dynamite!

[@briangrace1402]

try "cant you hear me knocking" or "time waits for no one", two of the best stones songs imho

[@SCplayer1000]

Loving your work Syed. I read the lyrics came to Mick when looking out his hotel window a sudden downpour of rain had all the people below covering up & running for shelter. Can't recall the time or place but I'd guess Vietnam was on his mind at the time.

[@karenscigliano9787]

The trepidation in the opening chords has always slayed me

[@chrisnash6992]

Try a live version of this too - because they keep ramping the tension up even further and longer

[@tamifaulkner4103]

You really can't choose between Beatles & Rolling Stones, in regards to who is best rock n roll band. Apples & oranges. Not the same but highly complentary in an era where they drove each other to new hights. Also the Beatles music is so varied & diverse it defies catagorization & you haven't heard nearly enough yet. They are both great on their own way. I prefer the Beatles if asked to choose but I know both bands complete catalogs in saying that. But I love the Stones none the less. Great review. You are interesting to listen to.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

We don't really need to pick a favourite. Both are great.

[@charliemac64]

Yeah, weighing in on which one is the best when one has only heard one, maybe two tunes from either, is a bit disingenuous, isn't it? lol Neither is the best. They are all great. There doesn't have to be a best. The best one is the one you are enjoying at that moment. :)

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

I agree with every thing you've said. However, as a working live Band?, Stones had it hands down.

[@cargosquid]

Who's the best between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones? Well, that's obvious. It's Led Zeppelin. LOL!

[@joewestern6387]

I agree. You can’t choose between The Stones and The Beatles. The are both great, but Led Zeppelin is the best rock band ever.

[@adrienne1958l]

I just subscribed. Why ? because you recommended a rap song which correlates to this song . I watch many reactors , but this is the first time I have seen anyone do this , so thanks and , looking forward to more videos .

[@ungenerationed9022]

Another really good reaction and analysis. Well done little brother.

[@EchoesDaBear]

Hands down, #1 Stones' track! Just dive into the vibe, every time!! Pure perfection.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

The harmonica laced through the song was played by Jagger... The piano was played by the great Nicky Hopkins.

[@bobbybaird1384]

Nice Job, lucky you, get to hear this now. It's been one of my favorites for 50 years. yikes. The distorted harmonica is kinda interesting because the song is in C# minor, which means you need an F# key harmonica. This is how harp works to be in tune. An odd duck key for most blues.rock harp. I figure someone was sent out to scour the music stores in the area to find that key. I had to preorder it when i needed it. But it was a finishing touch on this song. Also I think this is the best back up singer part ever.

[@SyedRewinds]

Mary defo kills this one! Yh I am pretty lucky I get to hear this and share it all for the first time

[@Pokafalva]

@@SyedRewinds Her first name is Merry, not Mary...

[@carolhuntley285]

Watch 20 Feet from Stardom to hear her interview and many other background singers like her. It's an excellent documentary!

[@jordimoore2167]

Didn't she marry Leon Russel? I love Rainbow In Your Eye.

[@johnchestnutt6892]

The Beatles never put out out a song like this masterpiece. And there's no debate as to the better of the 2 bands as the members of the boy band did their best work after splitting up (weren't even together for a decade) vs almost 60 for the stones who didn't pile up #1 candy ass pop hits for 12 year old girls!

[@amarok9097]

Enjoyed that. I have sneaking suspicion that you would love Rush.

[@brandonx7215]

ROLLING STONES "ANGIE" & "PLAY WITH FIRE"...acoustic gold. 🇨🇦🇨🇦