First Time Hearing The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter (Reaction!!)

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[@einsteinandrews1234]

You have only skimmed the surface but thank goodness you are listening to great music

[@elingrome5853]

middle class british white boys reinventing black Louisiana blues..... humans are a funny thing

[@horizonblack]

@@elingrome5853 And now, modern rock music is a blend of many, many styles. Seems things melt in the melting pots.

[@susantommis8756]

Sympathy for the Devil. No. Not my personal opinion. But one of the Stones best. If not the best ever. Please check it out. Love your responses to some of world best rock music. Rock 🎵🎵🎵.

[@thorneradel4764]

Into the neighborhood

[@jeanmichaud1370]

Don't feel sad or embarrassed that you don't know this music. You don't realize how many people envy you that you are hearing it for the first time and for the delicious ride you are about to experience with new discoveries.

[@johnstewart1365]

Absa effect Lutely!!!!

[@olly8]

I wrote almost the same thing before reading your comment. Bless these young folks for giving our music a listen. Love to see them react as we did when it was Brand New. 🥰 It's like hearing it again with new ears.✌🏼

[@AK00777]

So true. I grew up hearing this. I often think how cool would it be to hear some of this iconic music for the first time grown, with mature ears. I wonder how much of it is pure nostalgia.

[@stevensprunger3422]

Yeah I was gonna chime in because I grew up in the rock ‘n’ roll era but I rewound and went back and listen to the music of the 20s and 30s and 40s and 50s has a lot of gold in them there hills

[@alanstrom2221]

@@olly8 What a load of sycophantic rubbish.

[@sarawelling5271]

The female singer, Merry Clayton, remained largely unknown after the 1969 release. Then, out of the blue, she appeared on stage with them on their 2013 tour and blew everyone away.

[@marcbeaudoin73]

You gotta try Paint it Black and Brown Sugar

[@catlover4700]

She was pregnant when she recorded this vocal and she joked that she was in the studio with her hair in curlers, expecting her baby and just letting it go! She took the song to a haunting crescendo. Their best stuff was done during this time .

[@ed52369]

she did not play with them on any tour

[@BobSoltis1]

Lisa Fischer was the backing singer during that tour. Clayton did not perform with them live.

[@danchristopher7957]

Great contribution...🌹

[@johnniekight1879]

Gotta hear "Sympathy For The Devil", "Paint It Black" & "Can't You Hear Me Knocking"

[@carolemurray4532]

All great ones and I would add Jumpin Jack Flash.

[@scottviverette14]

Don't forget Monkey Man😊

[@jeffreywilliams1674]

Can't you hear me knocking for sure

[@20th_century_Ghost]

Agreed.

[@FakeBeatle538]

And wild horses, start me up, doo doo doo doo doo, beast of burden, can’t get no, and countless others😂

[@carollarson4451]

Merry Clayton’s voice is perfect for this song. She made music history

[@lancevaughn432]

Rolling Stones,“Sympathy for the Devil”, “Paint it Black”, “Satisfaction”, “Angie”, “Wild Horses”, Honky Tonk Woman”, “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “You Can’t Always Get get What You Want”, “Beast of Burden”, “It’s All Over Now”, “Miss You”, “Brown Sugar”, “Under My Thumb”, “Gril With The Far Away Eyes”, “Ruby Tuesday”, “Can’t Hear You Knocking”, and many more. Welcome to the Rolling Stone rabbit hole.

[@dougmcconkey5126]

YES!!

[@acidthunder1]

Little Red rooster is a good early cover

[@tomhenninger4153]

Midnight Rambler! Pure stones!

[@u4riahsc]

@@acidthunder1That’s a good one, I have it on a cassette tape in my garage.

[@stevehart293]

Devil live on Ya Yas!

[@ktrsBklyn]

Absolutely one of the greatest rock songs of all time. Great reaction.

[@carsten1989]

“This is revolutionary music.” Very astute comment . And I still get chills listening to the song . Also, Martin Scorsese‘s favorite song based on how many movies he’s put it in

[@gl15col]

This was out during the Viet Nam war. The stories coming out of that war were tearing the country apart, as the constant coverage on the tv showed the suffering of the Viet Namese people and what our soldiers were being turned into by the things they saw and had to do. On the last "murder" when Mary Claytons voice cracks you can hear Mick shouting "Hey!" in the background in appreciation of her giving her all to the song.

[@thewahakid1944]

I was an "Unfortunate son", VN 64 - 66

[@StaceyBeryl]

Best era for music 60's-70's and I was there :)

[@curtjohansen5742]

The middle solo from the lady singing on her second verse where she goes an octave higher and her voice cracks in the best way gives me Goosebumps. You can hear Mick Jagger hoot his approval. Top 5 song ever.

[@sharona256]

I still get chills from this song. One of the best.

[@girlygirl284]

I seem the Roliing Stones in concert a couple years ago. They were the best group I have ever seen in concert and I've been to so many concert in my life. The Stone's put on the best show ever..❤🥰

[@katfinn9352]

This one of the greatest rock bands in history, hugely influenced by what came before them, and hugely influencing what came after.

[@greenchilaquiles]

There's a video floating around of Mary Clayton's isolated vocals. She's put her whole soul into it

[@TheDivayenta]

Watch “ Twenty Feet From Stardom” doc about her, Lisa Fischer and other brilliant backup singers

[@bobshoroskyjr8528]

Greatest rock song of all time! And now we are living it!

[@OkieStar]

An American Songwriter article stated, “We randomly phoned up this poor lady [Merry Clayton] in the middle of the night, and she arrived in her curlers and proceeded to do that in one or two takes, which is pretty amazing. She came in and knocked off this rather odd lyric." The Socio/political scene and the absolutely musical giftedness of the crew writing and recording this track is legendary. So cool that you are exploring these jams and sharing that journey with others. Enlightenment is not soley for the individual, but heightens everyone in their sphere.

[@NinjaBooKitty]

My favorite Stones song. I love this intro so much, such a deep sense of foreboading. Merry's incredible backing so tragic when you know she miscarried the day after this recording as a result of the strain.

[@annette4660]

The intro! Sometimes I just play it over and over.

[@FloridaRocks]

We grew up during Vietnam 😱😭❤ "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" "Sister Morphine" "Monkey Man"

[@sunroy1]

The Rolling Stones worked so much on the beginning of their songs. So many songs had such a great intro. Count up all their songs that started with incredible beginnings.

[@Sigma1_969]

Its not just an anti-war/protest song its an anti-wrong song, rape, murder, incest, the abuse of the planet, and ourselves. Thats what this song is about. This band has a dark history, i like them.

[@Sigma1_969]

@@shawnduncan7846 your absolutely correct, that was a dark time in American history...the civil rights movement was a turning point, a major one.

[@majestic-1]

So happy you're discovering and finding out what real music is about ! growing up in the 70s and having this music was such a blessing ❤

[@jimcomvideos]

Love how you rewind to hear a part again. These are songs some of us have heard a zillion times and we love them.

[@texas1949]

The important thing is you finally found The Greatest Rock n Roll Band EVER! ❤ Thanks for sharing.

[@neolamotter8472]

I've listened to this song for years and I didn't know the words thanks for putting them up on screen

[@carolgrentzel1430]

The Stones have a very unique sound. Still one of the best. I was born in 1950. Young people, including my 43 year old daughter, lament that their generations have produced nothing comparable. My generation was graced with a continual string of hits. Motown, here in Detroit, was on the top 10 charts weekly, for years. Musical gold!

[@cherylargenziano7475]

Polo, I adore you. To hear the music I grew up with from my teens through my 20’s is awesome. I love that you enjoy much of it. I’m so glad I came upon your channel.🥰

[@TommyGetTheBag]

Sympathy for the Devil is more historically accurate than any text book you find today. One of the best songs written!

[@eileencastillo6323]

This is SO great to hear live too.

[@Brave2standalone]

There are dozens; like "I can get no (Satisfaction)", "Jumping Jack Flash", "Brown Sugar", "Let's spend the night together", ,“Sympathy for the Devil”, “Paint it Black”, “Wild Horses”, Honky Tonk Woman”, “Beast of Burden”, “It’s All Over Now”, “Under My Thumb”, “Ruby Tuesday”.....

[@marydunn-brock7428]

I have always loved this song! Always turn it up! Now it’s first on my play list and it’s my ring tone!

[@cadymauro5792]

Ya gotta spread them wings 70s rock is phenomenal talent is..make ya speechless

[@terrielgarza6714]

Yeah, polo.This is one of my favorite songs Take note of Mary Clayton doing backup vocals. It's just so damn amazing

[@titchk2003]

been listening to this song for 54 years and it still gets me every time i hear it.

[@stevehart293]

I have been listening to the Stones since 63. I have all the early albums. Listen to 12x5, very early album. They cover Chuck Berry and many blues players. The Get yer Ya Yas Out album is one the great live albums ever. My 2 favorite songs on that album are Sympathy for the Devil and Love in Vain. The latter is a cover of Robert Johnson, father of the blues. Enjoy Steve

[@trans.dental3863]

What a fantastic introduction to the Stones - my favorite of their entire catalog. Other top songs are Sympathy for the Devil, and Shattered (New Yorkers love the latter).

[@marie-christinescutt7888]

you gotta watch that one on stage live OMG !!!!

[@cameronpickard7456]

revolutionary perfect observation/comment

[@clhsocial]

I recommend Sounds of Silence - it was on their 1964 debut LP. Nearly 60 years later, it's message is still true.

[@Rasmuth]

just after Merry's voice cracks, you hear Jagger exclaim "yeah"....always loved that part

[@hughwalker5628]

For me the best song the Stones ever did and Merry Clayton's vocal is astonishing. Iconic.

[@portville1979]

Well done. "Time is on my side" is one of many, many great ones.

[@Emlizardo]

As a child of 70s rock radio, I haven't heard a fraction of the R&B and rap that you know about! We're all just trying to expand our musical horizons here.

[@JBags72]

I’m not sure if he is aware just how significant Gimme Shelter is in music history. 🤘🏻RocK LiVeS!🤘🏻

[@bernardbradley5711]

One of my favourites is 'Little red rooster' it takes me back to when I was courting my wife. from around 1964/5.

[@teresaferrer4748]

Iam so happy that you're open to different music. These gentlemen are so classy ,and we lost the great drummer.!

[@robertmonfort7794]

Man, good music, is good music. Good people are good people. To me the 60's, and 70's music has soul. That blues beat.

[@dougww1ectebow]

Best years of the Stones, was when this song was made and Mick Taylor was with them. Brillianbt guitarist.

[@markbucher7609]

Polo, I love your reactions and feedback.

[@rickmilam413]

Really enjoyed this. First time here. I like your quiet demeanor and thoughtful comments. I'll be 70 in a few weeks and I have to remind myself how long ago this was. Like me listening to the Glen Miller Orchestra when I was a teen. For the record, it came out in 1969. Definitely anti war and I'm sure triggered by the Vietnam War, still going strong.

[@ricktoole9991]

All of them , favorite

[@deandavidson1375]

Gimme Shelter is from Let It Bleed 1969 the lady singing with them is the wonderful Merry Clayton I enjoy seeing your reaction it adds extra texture to my own listening to see how it sounds to new listeners👍 I'll be tuning you on often. Oh yeah, I subscribed right away

[@deandavidson1375]

Sorry, that was supposed to be in, not on

[@bigyeti57]

I'm 65, so I grew up listening to the Stones. You asked for favorite songs; too many to have only one or two. They have a huge body of work. I believe their prime was between 1967 to 1972. You asked for suggestions. If you listen to nothing else, you must listen to the albums, Exile on Main Street, and Sticky Fingers. Both defining great albums for them.

[@KravMagoo]

The voice crack that SHOOK the world!!!

[@AuthorLaurieAnnSmith]

I grew up listening to these great songs in the early 70's and I used to sing along but had no idea what the songs meant at the time. I still get chills when I hear that great intro to this song.. I love The Rolling Stones and Wild Horses is another great tune!! Thanks for another great reaction!

[@Istayceee]

I LOVE MERRY & LISA FISCHER in this song! I wanted to grow up to be back up singers just like them and Eddie Moneys back up singer RONNIE SPECTOR! Love their voices!

[@paulaelizabethg]

Everything the Stones did while Bill Wyman was the bass player is some of the best Rock we have. Even though Wyman did not write the sings, the band went through all kinds of drama, and the Stones changed. The entire catalog up to and including the album Some Girls is Rock and Roll genius.

[@dianesorensen2549]

This is definitely a historically great rock song. Glad you covered it ❤heart

[@Geegeemcgee]

Gimme shelter is pretty hard to beat as an intro to Rolling Stones, but ‘miss you’ is definitely worth a listen. So funky

[@Hewson2549]

Merry was 7 or 8 months pregnant there was something missing from the song for hours they recorded but something was missing a producer called merry up and sent someone to her house to pick her up at 3am she was in a robe with curling’s in her hair she never heard of The Rolling Stones first time meeting them. She said the note where she cracked the baby kicked. Then she asked can she be in the room by herself to record. The rest is history.

[@allanhayes3598]

The Rolling Stones drew inspiration from the love was for the blues, which they helped popularize in the 1960s. Artists like Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, and Howlin’ Wolf significantly influenced their sound

[@RIBBSO]

Merry Clayton and the Stones just the perfect combination.

[@sdp-co9pq]

I'm 70 from Detroit listening to Motown, and to killer rock

[@PanarchyInTheUK]

Can't You Hear Me Knocking IMHO is one of their greatest tracks

[@elisaabolafia9542]

Welcome aboard to the greatest ERA in Rock Music 🎵❗ Keep diving.

[@tommc3622]

One of my favorites that seems to get overlooked is "Under My Thumb"

[@jenniferstone2975]

It gives me great pleasure to see someone react to music that will become part of the soundtrack of their lives too. Makes me smile to see another human absorbing the magnificence of this music. PS - the woman backup singer was 9 months pregnant when she belted out her superb performance.

[@marinamartinez6886]

An early Stones favorite is Monkey Man. So many great songs, this one really took me back. 👍👍👍

[@BeRadiantLove]

1969...I was 17...so powerful.

[@billkenbridge]

Muddy Waters said, "The Blues Had a Baby, and They Named it Rock n' Roll." Gimme Shelter is a good example.

[@PhotoKitchen425]

Music is amazing, so happy to watch the journey, and be on the journey myself. For a deep dive on this song, and others, watch "20 Feet from Stardom".

[@rebauer2000]

This song goes way back. I'm 64 now, I was about 10 when this came out.

[@adiloren13]

This is definitely one of their best. Check out "Can You Hear Me Knocking".

[@elizabethpengson8244]

how can anyone not be aware of the music of the Rolling Stones?? Like the Beatles? their music has been like an anthem for a generation & BEYOND,.. like Satisfaction. Symphony for the Devil.. so many, Also..Check out the DOORS.. Light my Fire? their music mostly the soundtrack for Apocalyse NOW.. & Oliver Stone movies

[@grimmertwin2148]

Don't worry man - welcome to our/your world Peace

[@Melrose51653]

No one can listen to or be aware of the crushing amount of music available. Don't sweat it man

[@juliegoodenough8381]

Moonlight Mile is worth listening to. A beautiful song.

[@funsavernetwork]

Polo i really like you reactions. Very open minded and unbiased. I also see that you really like things that are relevant . I do not see you do any Glam metal. But here is a reaction you could do from a great band . This was writen 36 yearss ago and its more relevant now than it was then. The Band Queensryche, The song Revolution Calling

[@JoanBasombrio-rr6cc]

Hey Polo, Please read the story behind the Rolling Stones song, Gimme Shelter. Read the story about the woman who is singing in that song. She was 9 months pregnant and lost the baby after singing in that song. Also, please read about the history behind the Led Zeppelin song When the Levee Breaks. It was written by a woman in New Orleans in the 1920s. A black woman who was struggling to live, in the city of New Orleans at the time. He history is very interesting.

[@billsherer7629]

Phenomenal story behind this sign - look it up. The mood of the riff has a story, and then the guest vocal of Merry Clayton added a sad component. It is one of my top 100 favorites and it is worth the price of the ticket to see it live, if you get the chance.

[@lylechipperson3407]

Best band to listen to on LSD. It's incredible.

[@nancyferguson6011]

They woke her up in the middle of the night to come do those backing vocals!

[@sandramurdock6453]

I saw them in concert back when I can't even remember...You need to see a live show! When Merry came on stage, the band grew dark and the spotlight was on her! It was an OMG/gasp moment!

[@TheBb101010]

1969 album Let it bleed whole album is iconic, only way to truly enjoy it is vinyl…true story!

[@maajorkv]

Heck of a fast dance song!!

[@carolcoker9862]

Listen to cant you hear me knocking by them its amazing

[@geoffreymetcalf6291]

I recommend to all who are unaware to watch "40 Feet Fr m Stardom". It tells the story of all the great back up singers in the 60's and 70's, including the great Mary Clayton.

[@jeffstumpf9129]

This is an example of how to make a simple song sound epic.

[@kenhutchingame2606]

One of the best intros of any Rock song, bar none.

[@bartbarton3082]

How many people have heard on a corner called jazz By Mr. Fingers? There's not enough time to hear everything but it's fun trying

[@mikeythehat6693]

What I always take away from this song (one of my favourites from the Stones) is that, violence is a choice. That's all it is. The song that turned me on to this band (I'm talking waaay back in the 1970's and still on my playlist) was "Fool to Cry". In a completely different vein to "Gimme Shelter" but will surely give you some contrast.

[@sheiladrucker6872]

Everyone says the same thing. They are one of the top 10 bands.

[@larindanomikos]

Sympathy for the Devil is absolutely genius.

[@ilovemydogs3975]

Every time I hear this song it reminds me of the movie Goodfellas 😄

[@duxberry1958]

the greatest stones tune of all time

[@EdwardLollis]

Give me shelter a must hear

[@winfieldritzert2176]

Heard this first in college dorm room on state of the art stereo system stoned on good Jamaican... Jesus....

[@interrupted9671]

Haunting intro…a masterpiece

[@felis1224]

The story about how she ended up on the recording is incredible. She tells it in the documentary “10 ft from stardom.” It can be seen on some of the streaming platforms !

[@DebraRamage-j7l]

Rolling Stones Love You Live album with Billy Preston on Keyboards..Check it out!!!