Rappers React To The Rolling Stones "Gimme Shelter"!!!

[@sc2824]

Nice to see some of the younger generations - in this case Hollywood and Smokey - waking up to reality. Yeah, Gimme Shelter was all about Viet Nam when it came out in 1969, but the message is in-your-face universal and remains arguably the Stones' signature song. In any event, the tune remains heavily listened to after 50 years and will likely remain so in another 50 - if we have another 50.

[@chrisbowden4070]

the last sentence hit hard

[@ralphdougherty1844]

This song isn’t about Vietnam…Mick wrote it about an apocalyptic doomsday that he saw coming. In reality the song being released when it was in December 1969 was the death peel of the “Summer of love” and heralded the coming of the violence of the 1970s. After 1968 and the DNC riots, Vietnam going on and on, the Manson murders…The whole perfect world that the post WWII era represented was coming crashing down around the youth.

[@sc2824]

@@ralphdougherty1844 IMO, the apocalyptic doomsday began way before our time, but was jump-started in modern times with the JFK murder. Then with the first major act being the Viet Nam war, a tone was set that has only mushroomed since. I was at the 68 DNC, naively at the time, but learned exactly who owned us and what the game was. Only question now is what the end game will be.

[@sundance9042]

I'm betting we don't have another 50.

[@heaven7360]

more like a reaction of the entire era and all what was going down...including the war but everything else too.

[@ScottDeBerg]

Best Stones song to start your reactions on. It’s an anti-war song. And the wailing female vocals in the bridge set this song far apart from the rest of their catalog. Great reaction.

[@voltakackackack666]

Rape, murder that's war. It's disgusting but that's what happens.im a 3000 year old vampire who bakes for Panera, but my familiar Danny says i shouldjtvv say that lol

[@charleslatora5750]

Yes.

[@Joedirt3349]

@@voltakackackack666 da fuc?

[@jco207]

War is just a shot away. But love is just a kiss away. It's up to us to choose. Keep it up Hollywood and Smokey.

[@somersetcace1]

If you think the lyrics though,, it's basically saying all of those horrible things that come with war, like Rape, Murder, etc are just a "shot away." Conversely, Love is just a kiss away. It's an anti-war song basically saying "Make love, not war."

[@margaretflounders8510]

Indeed..That was my take too...

[@papercup2517]

Exactly!

[@MrDshack]

It’s essentially a song about how easily violence can erupt. Everyone’s been somewhere where you feel like it’s about to kick off, when violence is in the air…

[@QualeQualeson]

That's what it's made to look like due to how important the anti war driver was at this time for sales. But the real topic is writer Keith Richards' feelings when the legendary rock muse and hedonist Anita Pallenberg slept with her third Stones member Mick Jagger, while in a relationship with Richards. Highly recommend "Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg" which BTW is not only an excellent documentary, but also the only reason I know this.

[@somersetcace1]

@@QualeQualeson That is odd. I would have never guessed anything close to that looking at the lyrics, but the documentary sounds interesting. I'll check it out.

[@p-slipknotfreak]

Merry Clayton is an effin icon. The film 20 feet from stardom is a must see. She sang on many songs you probably know. Like Sweet Home Alabama. Y'all should dig into her!

[@Stefnmaddy]

Been wanting to see that for years!! Watching it this weekend.

[@thomasmills339]

I see people are still pretending to know who Mary Clayton was before googling ' back up singer on gimme shelter"

[@p-slipknotfreak]

@@thomasmills339 ok nice assumption 😗 but you're wrong. Oh well.

[@irish66]

@@thomasmills339 Merry Clayton.

[@andreameehan9564]

I don’t know why this song is not considered a duet. Merry Clayton is more than a backup singer on this song.

[@77tml]

She makes the song in my opinion. Her vocals are unbelievable. You can hear a wow from Mick when she does her solo.

[@chrisleech6229]

And she was 8 months pregnant when she recorded this

[@benabel7326]

@@chrisleech6229 And lost her kid the next day. She was called in at 3am to sing, did it in two takes, and went home. She found at 8am she had a miscarriage.

[@Mike-gn4un]

Andrea, while it is an outstanding mid song verse sung by Clayton it is overstated to consider this in any is a duet The lyrics were written by Mick and Keith and the haunting guitar riff composed by them as well with no input from Merry. Even without Merry’s astonishing vocal it would still be an absolute classic regardless

[@Andrew46_2]

I always thought she was the lead singer on this song. her voice is so amazing.

[@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead]

Not sure if you guys have heard the whole song or just the chorus, but you guys would be blown away by The Stones' masterpiece song "You Can't Always Get What You Want". Pretty much everybody has heard the chorus, but the progression of that song is phenomenal, layers upon layers.

[@Bill_Jones.]

Keith Richard’s guitar work is just so great on this song. His solo on the break makes this song.

[@GageTheCannon]

He shows why sometimes less is more with a solo. The space between his riffs is so good and compliments the rhythm and melody extremely well.

[@Cancer66d-2s]

Merry made this song. Her screeching voice still give me chills every time I hear her. Rolling Stones r the best rock group of all times 💯💯💯🎶🎶🎶💯💯💯

[@davescurry69]

The Stones at their swaggering, menacing best. This was at the height of the Vietnam war in 1969 and the song had lost none of it's power. It's timeless. Anything by the Stones from the late 1960's to the early '70's is pure gold, guys. Try "Sympathy For The Devil", "Midnight Rambler", "Can't You Hear Me Knocking", "2000 Light Years From Home", "Under My Thumb", "Paint It Black", "Tumbling Dice", "Bitch", "Sway", "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and so many more.

[@craigplatel813]

Don't forget street fightin' man

[@omcincy7622]

I was born in 49. The Stones expressed my anger and rebellion against the Vietnam war and Nixon. The Stones songs @davecurry listed are the soundtrack of my life in those days, was born in a crossfire hurricane!

[@jomojojo6603]

The lady who sang on this (forgot her name) she did this in 2 takes. She was pregnant. They called her to come in at 3am. The studio door was so big, they couldn't hear her when she arrived. She managed to open the door herself. At 8:51 you can hear her voice crack (and Mick say "whoo") because she was giving it her all. She doesn't know if it was the singing or the heavy door, but the next day, she lost her baby.

[@thedok6419]

Her name is Merry Clayton.

[@1848revolt]

Sorry for her loss but that performance sends chills up my spine

[@happyapple4269]

Oh man thats terrible.

[@jomojojo6603]

@@happyapple4269 yeah, buy she never felt any ill-will to the band or that recording session. Great attitude.

[@jomojojo6603]

@@1848revolt I saw some videos of her singing the song herself which she also had on a solo album. It's great.

[@ericthomsen9644]

I'm 70 years old and still crank this up when I hear it. It is passion of the times.

[@FTFLCY]

Harold Wilson wisely kept the UK completely out of Vietnam. Most Brits could see how utterly futile was the conflict.

[@joshb23]

The very shocking (and insanely amazing!) "rape, murder" line is one of the most powerful anti-war messages in rock and roll. Rape and murder (of civilians) is always part of war, one of the MANY reasons it should be the absolute last, last, last resort and avoided if at all possible. GREAT video, keep up the awesome work!

[@aaronstudley1753]

One of the best rock songs ever. Keith Richards said it was another writing of him growing up and hearing war alarms going off and tough times.

[@T-Bone-Grizzle]

He would have been 1 or 2 years old during WWII, so I'll take it as a poetic license.

[@djdoss2775]

There were top 40 stations but there were “underground “ rock stations found on FM only. Not all radios had FM. Keep it real, guys! Love ya! 💕

[@mikemilne]

Merry Clayton singing in the background burning it all down

[@mikesmebak6900]

I remember the day this came out Vietnam, Peace or War you choose, love or hate.... that what this song is about.......

[@cazgerald9471]

The Stones as a band had longevity - when Brian Jones died they recruited Mick Taylor (who's on this song), when Taylor quit after four (I think) albums they got Ronnie Wood (who's still with them), when Bill Wyman quit he was replaced, and most recently Charlie Watts passed away.

[@richardctaylor79]

Ronnie Wood joined from The Faces as he was already friends with Keith...

[@TonyMowatt]

Mick Taylor is not playing on this song. It's all Keith. He also wrote most of it.

[@cazgerald9471]

@@TonyMowatt OK, thanks

[@nancywiggermans]

War is just a shot away. Love is just a kiss away. How is this not a splendid text. Not to mention a wonderful piece of music. Special shout out to Merry Clayton. I'm not gonna be here very long. This song is going to be my farewell at my funeral. As disturbing the lyrics might sound it's a comferting aswell. Excuse my English, I'm from Holland ;-) Thanks guys for your comments. Just ' discoverd' you and i'm a big fan already. Cheers! 💖

[@hollybeat6901]

The GREAT Merry Clayton ❤

[@maxdukefox]

Another amazing reaction.....I grew up listening to the Stones, Mom was a huge fan. I love seeing your reaction to the first few notes....makes me smile.

[@HippyMom69]

Listen for Mick to say "whooo" after Merrie's third "murder" when her voice breaks (8:52) Incredible. Once you hear it, you'll always hear it. Cool AF.

[@polar199]

I’ve just heard the recording and now all I can hear Mick “whoops” totally awesome.

[@jennhurl]

I checked for your RS reactions and you've got a deep rabbit hole that's 🔥 to go my friends! No trash 😉 in this list! "Sympathy For The Devil" "Paint It Black" "I Can't Get No Satisfaction" "Brown Sugar" "Start Me Up" "You Can't Always Get What You Want" "Wild Horses" "Angie" "Beast Of Burden" "Jumpin Jack Flash" "Honky Tonk Women" "The Midnight Rambler" (LIVE) "Waiting For A Friend" "

[@EverendeverGroup]

This song has powerful relevance right now, over fifty years later. The way things are going right now, it doors feel like we're just a shot away from all out war between Democracy and Fascism.

[@EverendeverGroup]

It does feel like it

[@smokeyrameriz478]

Agree

[@chrisbowden4070]

yup, the drums of war are beating in the pacific, a relatively new military coalition with Taiwan includes the US, France, Japan, Canada, Australia, Philippines, and India, i might be forgetting another one though

[@nettiemac]

Unfortunately all too real… unless we do something.

[@Albertanator]

@@chrisbowden4070 You left out the reason for the coalition...the dangerous and aggressive red china which is behaving like a bully to all her neighbors....Context is everything!

[@Serai3]

It was the late 60's and it seemed the whole world was burning. The Vietnam War was one pile of tinder, the civil rights movement was another, and the youth movement of rebellion was the match, not only in the US but around the world. "Just a shot away" was literally true - remember that World War I, the Great War, the War to End All Wars, started with a single shot, the Shot Heard Round the World. Every war starts with a single shot, so _don't take that shot._

[@swmig19]

Sure feels like we're in similar times in early 2024!

[@martincarm5203]

My favourite Stones song for sure, lyrics are powerful but that riff is unreal!

[@kevinduffy80]

You said it mate...

[@Anthony-kp7sf]

that voice crack during the "rape murder" verse with mick freaking out in the background is timeless

[@donk5980]

54 yrs old and just as relevant today!

[@ShanLH5]

Thank you! I. Love. This. Song. 😊❤️ I’ve always loved how it sounds kind of dark and ominous, but there’s hope at the end (“love is just a kiss away”) They are drawing a parallel between literal war (Vietnam) and the domestic ‘war’ in the US and other countries, in which people were fighting against the injustices of their own governments/ social norms (civil rights, women’s rights, etc.) “The fire is sweeping our very street today…” Not so fun fact, singer Merry Clayton belted this out and later suffered a miscarriage, which is often attributed to the recording of this song 😔 Monkey Man, Paint It Black, Ruby Tuesday and (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction are other great Stones songs Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name 😊

[@AmberPearcy]

Shan stole my comment 😉but yeah, what she said! Love Merry’s backing vocals in this!

[@ShanLH5]

@@AmberPearcy 😆😊

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

Rock all the way. Blues influences. Not pop. Love my Beatles / Stones kept going for decades & refused to quit! Written during Vietnam war, never stops being relavant. Used in many movies/ esp war movies. Chills. Every time. “War, children …” They’re addressing us, talking to us. It’s an old phrase like “ok, children, what’re we going to do about it.” Once you hear Merry Clayton sing her verse, listen for the crack in her voice when she says ‘murder’. Sounds like she’s screaming, & Mick Jagger says ‘woah’ in the background. He loved it.

[@josephamoraz7990]

Man you guys gotta check out the "gimme shelter the best version ever" And for a couple other stones songs - miss you - can you hear me knocking

[@MrYossarianuk]

One of the best intros ever - (thanks Keith!) Jagger/Richards were influenced by the events in the student riots in Paris in 1968 (they were there) when they wrote this song. Also events of ww1, i.e 1 shot helped lead the world to war. Harrold Wilson kept the UK out the Vietnam war (thankfully)

[@jeannichols2459]

the war with the North Vietnamese who were communists, was originally France's war. Vietnam was one of their colonies, but when France decided to just give up the colony get out, America jumped in and continued it to prevent the spread of communism.

[@gbulmer]

Brilliant Choice of 1st Song! Great Reaction. "Gimme Shelter" is about the young men being 'Drafted/Conscripted' (forced) to fight in the Vietnam war, and those consequences. Many tried to evade or resist that Draft. "Gimme Shelter" is them _Pleading for Shelter._ AFAIK, some 'moved' to Canada, etc. A _Favourite_ Rolling Stones song. The opening is so chill, like driving over endless bridges across sunny Florida Keyes. I even thought it was about a coming Hurricane when I was young. Best Wishes Chaps. ☮

[@rebeccadavis3522]

One of the greatest classic rock songs EVER! Merry Clayton was incredible on this song, that voice crack is legendary! The Rolling Stones are still rocking 60 years strong! Take that all you wanna be rock stars! No one will ever come close to the legends that are the Stones! RIP Charlie Watts!

[@rain7bow437]

Cannot describe the feeling i get when i hear the opening bars to this song. Pure genius.

[@sfbayareagirl]

This song still give me chills every time. The Stones started out emulating American blues music whic Mick Jagger loved. Blues is definitely in their roots. They’re still doing concerts, in or close to their 80s.

[@TheSperz23]

Merry Clayton, if you don’t know who she is, your ears are missing out. She stared singing in church and got her own recording contract by the age of 14. At a very young age, she had already worked with Elvis Presley and Ray Charles. At 20 while pregnant, she recorded background vocals on Gimme Shelter. At first she didn’t want to do it because of the lyrics that she had to sing. She agreed after Mick Jagger explained the meaning and importance behind them. She agreed to do it and she gave it her all so hard that her voice cracked. After that take, she did a couple more takes and went home. Later, unfortunately she had a miscarriage and lost her baby. For years after she couldn’t even listen to the song. She took this good song and turned it into a classic! The producers and the band ultimately used the take where her voice cracked. Every time I hear this song, it does one of two things to me, it gives me goosebumps or makes me cry. That’s how powerful it is, how much raw energy and emotion that is put into this performance. This is the ONLY song that Grand Funk Railroad covered in which I like the original version better because of Merry’s singing. If you haven’t heard any of her other work, it’s worth your time to check her out.

[@kimkovaly3096]

My favorite Stones song. Great reaction guys. Happy 4th of July 🎇🎇

[@jax4538]

I listen to a lot of reactions and you guys are tops. Sometimes your cluelessness amazes me (no offense) but you are always spot on with your analysis and the fact you reacted to Elliot Smith - which in itself is astounding- is pretty amazing.

[@eljefebridget]

My mom's favorite band so I grew up listening to all their albums. They're amazing! She saw them when I was like 10 or 11 and I got so mad she wouldn't take me lol

[@JimFinley11]

Thanks for reacting to this one! I think this is probably one of the two best songs the Stones ever did (the other is Sympathy For the Devil.) This song came out in 1969, and was about more than one thing - the Vietnam War, the atrocities of any war, the assassinations of the Kennedys and King, the riots, cities burning, the battles between young people and police - also on the personal level, about Keith Richards' being upset about suspicions that his girlfriend was having an affair with Mick Jagger. Like a lot of great songs, it fits a lot of situations, personal and worldwide, micro and macro. That was a time when things felt as if the whole world had gone crazy - I was ten years old when this song came out, and it fit the evening news, the conversations people were having, the combo of grief over past and present with dread of what might come next. By the way, I'm an old USMC radio operator, and one of the things I learned is that you can end a transmission with "Over," meaning "I've finished this thought and I'm waiting for you to reply, but I'm staying on the line," or "Out," meaning "Goodbye, I'm signing off." So "Over and out" means "Please go on! I'm hanging up now."

[@raymeedc]

That was nonsense you read about the Stones & Ed Sullivan. He banned them because they were supposed to change the lyrics from Spend The Night Together to Spend Some Time Together, which they agreed to do until they took to the stage live m. Same thing happened to The Doors on that show with Light My Fire, where Morrison was supposed to, but didn’t, leave out or change the lyric We Couldn’t No Higher ~

[@cryshark]

Another rabbit hole I'd 💜 to see y'all go down!! So many great from the Stones that I bet y'all have heard in movies or on radio.

[@paulsaez7941]

The stone have 6 amazing albums between the late sixties and early seventies, Beggars Banquet, Exile on Main Street, Sticky Fingers, It's Only Rock and Roll, Goat's Head soup and Let it Bleed. That alone makes them one of the greatest bands of all time.

[@oldspiritart]

Merry Clayton, I’m 62 and ya still thrill me to the bone. Magnificent vocals, and Mic was pretty damn prime that day.

[@Itsakindamagic]

Yes, I was there at the first appearance of PRINCE at the coliseum when he was supposed to open for the Stones. He tried but the crowd eventually booed him off the stage. Showing his maturity he slammed his guitar to the stage and stomped off. The audience dusted him off and went on to major talent starting with George Thorogood and on until the Stones locked up for the night. Fabulous concert 4-5 hours of great music.

[@PeeWeeGerman1313]

Play With Fire! It's so short but absolutely amazing! One of my all time favorite songs!

[@emilyblinder2557]

This was the first song I recorded on my new cassette recorder my dad gave to me in 1969. It still remains one of my favorite Stones songs. Some recommended Stones songs are: “Honkey Tonk Women”, “Brown Sugar”, “Sympathy for The Devil”, “Rock and a Hard Place”, “You Got Me Rockjng” and “Hang Fire” to start with. I enjoy watching your reactions and I’m rediscovering songs I love.

[@dwanpyrtle3134]

"The psychedelic blues movement?" I must have slept through that time. The Stones were formed to be a blues band.

[@richardlovell4713]

They were distinctly different movements, but did influence one another. The Stones started as a Blues band, but did flirt (often superbly) with Psychedelia, notably on ‘Their Satanic Majesties…’.

[@jasonremy1627]

This song has an almost perfect slow-build intro. It's my favorite part of the song.

[@THC-TheHieronymusComplainer]

Keith (Keef the Reef) Richards, lead guitarist is immortal. He fell out of a coconut tree at 70, ended up in a coma, so decided it was probably best to go easy on the coke! Apparently! Either way he's a legendary drugs disposal unit!!

[@anthonygamble2427]

Great reaction guys. The stones started in blues covering Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry Have saw them 4 times I am 66 lol

[@christinec1928]

I just discovered this channel so I'm still cherry picking my way through past episodes. Love your reactions. Here are my picks if they haven't been done before: Jefferson Startship "White Rabbit", Meatloaf "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" and, of course, you can't have reaction without RamJam's "Black Betty". Great stuff guys.

[@bryandeschenes6153]

Hey! The Stones. Right on. They are a helluva prolific band, sometimes releasing two albums a year. I think I own about 30 Stones records. Some other potential tracks to react to: Jig-Saw Puzzle She's a Rainbow Mother's Little Helper Paint it Black I Am Waiting Let it Bleed

[@Renkk17]

Check out Rolling Stones - Paint it Black - Sympathy for the Devil - Can't get no Satisfaction - Shattered - Wild Horses - Angie - Let's spend the Night together - Start me Up - She's so Cold - Emotional Rescue - Brown sugar - Waitng on a Friend

[@jamesburnham6802]

Viet Nam era. Daily news reports giving body bag counts. Film of villages getting wiped out with Napalm, burning bodies running into the jungle, every American losing friends, family, neighbors etc. For what reason nobody can say today, but everybody knows why. If you look at the background, it shows bombs blowing up. Sad song. Another great song in the same era is Fortunate Son by Credence Clearwater Revival. There are others. If you search Viet Nam era music, you'll see a lot of it.

[@kenzisdad02]

Damn! My dude's got a Puscifer shirt on! Nice! 🤘

[@leannmiller7153]

Really liked your commentary on this song. You got it

[@zackzaharko89]

Definitely one of the Stones’ many flagship songs! Fortunately, for some crazy off reason you never “heard this song” at least most people have been acquainted with some Stones if they’ve seen a Scorsese film! Great reaction!

[@Micknkeithable]

I think it’s impressive that a young newbie first timer nailed it with the “psychedelic blues” reference right off the bat

[@bigscountrygame3510]

I never tire of this song, every time I hear it it’s perfect in its entirety! 😎

[@cazgerald9471]

The quintessential question back in the day, the answer to which people would make a judgement about you was "Beatles or Stones?"

[@MrYossarianuk]

Both

[@cazgerald9471]

@@MrYossarianuk an opinion would be formed with that answer as well XD

[@MrYossarianuk]

@@cazgerald9471 And if someone choice 'neither' immediately get them out your life.

[@lonelyplanet1080]

Still loving that TOOL hat.....thanks for dropping this reaction 🤘.....

[@DavidGarvinTechnophile]

Love to see two musicians react to this song, of another genre, and "getting it". Hollywood's reaction when "Rape" was sung by Merry Clayton, was genuine. Amazing, and thank you for sharing. And this was released in December 1969. Great reaction.

[@stephaniewashburn7700]

This song is EVERYTHING 🔥

[@MattMajcan]

this is one of the best songs ive ever heard

[@metaldalz]

This is THE perfect song to be introduced to Rolling Stones, other than Simpathy for the Devil, it has it all, great bluesy melody, amazong voices and a message that it will always be relevant.... Top 3 Rolling Stones song

[@christianalander9487]

Thanks for reacting to the greatest song of all time. 😎❤️🤘

[@LaserRanger15]

Good job not stopping mid song. Hope that is your normal way of doing reactions. This is a classic

[@richardlovell4713]

The Stones started as a Blues band and have always been committed to the Blues, which arguably has run through all their music. Their name was taken from the Blues maestro Muddy Waters’ lyrics and they took the opportunity to play with Blues Legends when they could (there are KZbin videos of some of these). They were not alone in this: many bands and singer’s in the ‘60s started playing Blues, including Rod Stewart and Elton John. Whilst the Vietnam War was prominent at the time this was released, there were also various other Wars going on then, particularly in Africa, as Britain and other European countries gave independence to countries that had been part of their Empires and in South America.

[@andythrush3341]

The radio stations back then played a wide variety of genre's.

[@NDE239]

Kings of Leon: * Closer * Waste a Moment * Supersoaker * California Waiting * Wait for Me

[@johnbartolik2]

Keith Richards plays that guitar so dirty…. To good.

[@michaeldavis5610]

Nice reaction, thank you for doing this one.I would suggest "Sympathy For The Devil "next.They kinda go hand in hand.Anyways have a great day

[@deborahpaley21]

My favorite RS song. Perfection. Masterpiece. Timeless.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

One of their most powerful songs. Quick rundown: the Stones started in London as big blues fans, singing blues-rock - they were The Beatles "evil twin" back in the 60s, with a friendly rivalry. Originally Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman - they moved into pop-rock and flirted with psychedelia. The band moved more towards straight rock in the 1970s. They're still going, though only Jagger and Richards (the songwriting heart of the band) are left of the original members of the band. Jones died in mysterious circumstances in 1969, Wyman left the band in the 1990s, and Watts died last year. Huge catalogue - their most famous sings include "Satisfaction", "Paint It, Black", "You Can't Always Get What You Want", "Time Is On My Side", "The Last Time", "Jumping Jack Flash", "2000 Light Years From Home", "Ruby Tuesday", "Start Me Up", "Let's Spend the Night Together", and "Honky Tonk Women"... and that's the tip of the iceberg.

[@IZZY_EDIBLE]

Stiller & Mira were not only a comedy act, they're Ben Stiller's parents!

[@sarahsutphin794]

The comedy duo of Stiller and Meara are Ben Stiller's parents.

[@chefpetey]

FM stations in the 70s and 80s played full album cuts. Nothing edited down to 3 or 4 minutes followed by 2 commercials. It was a great time to be young 😊

[@scottsmith2473]

Such an epic song the Vibe! So powerful!

[@stewartcohen-jones2949]

After years of being the nearly boys to the Beatles here they are finally going toe to toe with them. 68 to 72 was the Stones golden period.

[@SchedulePotus]

Check out "can't you hear me knocking" 🎶🔥🤘

[@dh6651]

Nice first choice for the Stones. Such a large library to choose from. Jumping Jack Flash is a great 2nd choice. Keep up the great work!!

[@christinec1928]

How about Paint It Black for a third?

[@dh6651]

@@christinec1928 agreed. Nice suggestion!

[@anthonyhedberg6471]

Bit of music trivia here: It was "The Doors" who were banned from the Ed Sullivan show after agreeing to change the lyrics "Girl, we couldn't get much higher" from Light My Fire, then reneging and singing the original lyrics...more like Morrison shouting them out on live television. It...was...epic! I saw that episode when it first aired, and it was awesome! 😉👍

[@marc825]

This is a classic. I remember hearing for the first time in Guitar Hero 3 if I'm not mistaken. I also remember the first time that I listened to Rivers of Nihil - Where Owls Know My Name (official video) and Polyphia - Goat (official video). Great songs that you still haven't reacted to yet.

[@frikster5176]

This is about the political and social unrest at the time. There was the war in Vietnam, race riots, and Charles Manson. Mick Jagger sings of needing shelter from this "Storm."

[@deborahbarchard5957]

You've now met the Rolling Stones.

[@Brotha_Teresa]

This song was mandatory for any war movie with a fight scene montage.

[@jeanettecameron7530]

Love the intro of this song.

[@birgitmitchell5873]

I feel so sorry for these reaction folks for not being a part these great songs when they first came out.

[@MichaelHeil-np2pb]

Hey guys! This is possibly one of the top 10 Rock songs in history! Check out the live version with Lisa Fisher performing as the female lead, it's incredible! Nice choice! Everything by the Stones is great!

[@knowledge-girl]

The Rolling Stones would show up again on Ed Sullivan a few years later singing "Let's Spend the Night Together." They edited the lyrics to "Let's Spend Some Time Together" and you can see Mick Jagger rolling his eyes as he sang.

[@Industrialist2015ofUk]

god i f**king luv this song, not my type of music, but this is classic!

[@christinec1928]

The Ed Sullivan Show was in the day of live TV. Screaming teens and that kind of fandom was all new. The Animals, the Beatles and many of the British invasion performed on his show and as kids, it was the first time we got to see these bands.

[@mzluna313]

That powerhouse, female vocalist that you hear almost wasn't on this track! Mick's first choice was not available. It was late and they were so close to finalizing the track and everyone just wanted to wrap it up and go with what they had. Everyone, but Mick! He insisted on having a female presence on the track. So after some back and forth, Mick won (of course he did)! So they call Merry Clayton and the rest as they say, is history! She put her whole heart and soul into those lyrics! Her story, along with Darlene Love, Lisa Fischer (who also toured with the Stones) and several others is told in the awesome documentary, "20 Feet from Stardom"!

[@Whateva67]

It was a war between North Vietnam and south Vietnam, then everyone else stepped in

[@cmiles97x38]

Who ever does the lyrics graphics for stones songs are great! This one and Symphony for the Devil are the best I've seen. Love the music to this one. The background singer is outstanding and I like how Mick let's her go without trying to overshadow her.

[@traviscummings9178]

Fun fact, if you listen after the female vocalist hits that high note, you can hear someone go "Whooo!" in the background. Pretty sure that was one of the guys in the studio when they recorded this, and they just kept it in

[@deanparkes4644]

Beatles and the Stones were totally different styles and vibes.