YIKES!| FIRST TIME HERING The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil REACTION

[@markrowett8168]

This song is literally a history lesson about events depicting the darkest side of human nature.

[@Swamp_Crotch]

"I watched with glee while your kings and queens fought for ten decades for the gods they made."

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

It was originally written to say "who shot John Kennedy", but when Robert Kennedy was murdered just before the sessions, it was changed to read "who shot The Kennedys". Yes, The Deceiver (Satan) was very busy in 1968. What makes the song such a good representation of Satan is the constant mixture of Lies with the Truths in the lyrics.

[@dominacio]

Indeed!

[@juniormanning2944]

Yup. The democrat party is please to meet you. They don’t know his name. They just vote for the devil. Forget the killing of babies. Forget the open borders. Forget inflation. Just forget you have e a souls and path.

[@blauer2551]

Many people don’t understand the references, I didn’t when I was young

[@MadrigalDream]

Amber is TOTALLY Locked In, and kinda freaking on the historical perspective. When Lucifer, finally, reveals Himself one can hear the understanding of EVERYTHING in Her Response 😍👌 I Love You Two 💕💕💕💕💕

[@monkeysuncle2816]

When she's grooving out, smiling, eyes closed she looks SO much like Janice from The Dr Teeth band on the Muppet show! (In a GOOD way!!) i.pinimg.com/474x/ea/ab/ec/eaabecf45588879d5765e8c5b03a7481--the-muppets-sesame-street.jpg

[@kimj1741]

I love watching that light bulb go off over Ambers head!! She’s so perceptive, she always gets it.

[@gunkulator1]

"As heads is tails just call me Lucifer". Lucifer literally means "the bearer of light." For centuries, religions have not wanted the light to shine too brightly on their shenanigans lest we discover they've made it all up. Religion celebrates darkness, blind faith and obedience to authority but the real truth can only be found in the light, which they immediately label to be "of the devil."

[@stevesilva2780]

I wish they were my neighbors.

[@sensacionalorquestalavader6651]

To be in a Stones’s concert singing along with thousands of voices “woo woo” as Jagger goes crazy, is absolutely cathartic.

[@OMH0309]

When we saw them in Hyde Park, London people were singing 'woo woo' all the way out of the park, down the road and into the tube station 😎😎👍👍

[@vene_unsweetened]

Same experience seeing them in Chicago a few years ago. Electric!

[@traciemcdaniel3660]

About 25 years ago I finally had the opportunity to see them live. It's on a bucket list for many people. They have so many hits a concert could go on for a couple of days! This song was on their play list when I saw them. They waited until the end when everyone was loose. Lol I'm so glad I got to see them.

[@coolerheadsprevail9312]

Yes. My favorite Rolling Stone song.

[@HisboiLRoi]

Been there, done that, three times in the 1970s.

[@ryandupree839]

‘Anastasia screamed in vain’ is one of the hardest lyrics ever. In order to end the Romanov line, the Bolsheviks had to execute not only the Czar, but his teenage daughters. One of which was named Anastasia

[@PaulMclauchlin]

And his son.

[@enlightendbel]

Anastasia being the more famous one as to this day people think she survived.

[@laurencejames7948]

The Romanov family was taken to a cellar in the Dacha they had been held in for a few months previously where they were shot and bayonetted to death. The soldiers who had grown close to the family. were heavily drunk beforehand to be able to kill the family. and it was believed the girls had a lot of the royal jewellery sewn into their dresses, thus causing the bullets and bayonets to not penetrate cleanly. In other words it was a bloody and savage act that was not carried out quickly and cleanly.

[@ralphciardella9705]

Woo...woo...

[@michaelparks5669]

@@enlightendbel update: sne was murdered also. her hand maiden posed as her for years. DNA solved the issue.

[@emcsquared8681]

“I’ll tell you one time, you’re to blame” Is the line that pretty much explains the whole song. People blame “the devil” for all the evil we do ourselves.

[@jewelbell5]

There's a infinite spiritual battle going on, and it's up to you which side you choose.

[@amgirl4286]

Free will

[@easylivingsherpa]

The devil is the master of all evil and manipulation. It's called free will.

[@dhunter1133]

The word "sympathy" has two meanings. The one most of us are familiar with, meaning to empathize with someone's sorrow or grief, is what most people think is what's being sung here; that we should have sympathy for the devil getting blamed for all the evil humanity does. But the other meaning of sympathy is to have an alikeness or mutual understanding with something, and THAT's what "sympathy for the devil" really refers to: that we, humanity, are more like the devil than we care to admit. The Stones did a little creative wordplay in here and not many people recognize the double meaning.

[@emcsquared8681]

@@dhunter1133 we are the “devil” since a devil (at least the one in Christian mythology) isn’t real.

[@mark7035]

My absolute favorite Stones song. Satisfaction is better known, but Sympathy for the Devil is the Stones at their absolute bad boy best!

[@Kepi_Kei]

I like Paint It Black too...very dark but great song

[@mark7035]

@@Kepi_Kei Paint it Black was the theme to China Beach in the 80s. It was incredible!

[@darkiee69]

This one, or Angie.

[@lkw7482]

​@@mark7035 While China Beach was a great show... it's in respect to the greatness of the other, maybe less-remembered show, that I write: Paint It Black was actually the theme song for the _other_ late '80s network television show about Vietnam, CBS' Tour of Duty. (I'm now flashing back to China Beach's song (!): "Reflections of!/The way life used to be!/Reflections of!/The life you took from me!") The rights to the song were reportedly too expensive for syndication, so the reruns one might see on TV now just have a slightly-muddled, slow, grim rock instrumental; but I watched this often-dark Terrance Knox-led series as it aired, and remember how it edited the Stones' song so that it sounded like it promptly ended after the line, "when your whole world is black".

[@mrmrclark]

I think there are so many components to the Stones that make them so great-the song writing, the performance of the musicians, the delivery of the lyrics, and how they effortlessly cross genres-from hard rock to blues to their form of country to ballads…they are just so versatile and consistently fantastic. I love all their music, but Sympathy is my favorite. So many great tunes, it’s truly hard to settle on one favorite tho.

[@vandergod]

You’re listening to a true classic. This is one of the best songs in rock & roll history. Vocals, music, lyrics, this song is the whole package.

[@JohnLovesSpain]

Couldn't agree more - well said 👏

[@greenbrown7776]

Agreed.

[@seelenwinter6662]

and i never will understand why people say, that the beatles are better than them... beatles and nirvana are in my eyes the most overrated bands ever... beatles had in my eyes not 1 good song...

[@YPO6]

Claude Francois "Le Telephone Pleure" is also very good.

[@ricomajestic]

@@seelenwinter6662 Nirvana might be overrated but the Beatles were very innovative although their influence was more on the compositional and musical side. Their lyrics were never as influential. Mick Jagger was a much better lyricist than Paul or John. Most musicians (after the 60s and before the 00s) consider the beatles as their biggest influence but I love the stones too and they were just as inspiring and innovative. By the way, both Richards and Jagger have stated that the Beatles were the ones that encouraged them to start writing their own songs and even gave them tips on how to be good at it. Obviously, John and Paul immediately recognized the immense talent that stood before them.

[@marybaillie8907]

This was listed as one of the best songs ever written ranking 105/500 on The Rolling Stone Magazine Best Song list. Written by Mick and Keith originally as a folk song, Keith decided to add more percussion, changed up the tempo and changed it into a samba. And the rest is history. Fabulous tune. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@neilmccomsey9550]

Well, it is their magazine.

[@martymar1964]

He wrote it after Marianne Faithfull gave him a copy of The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. Great book and very relatable next to the song.

[@stunspot]

One of the only sambas to really top the pop charts. But you tell people that's what it is and they look at you like you just grew a fourth head.

[@flyingburritobro68]

@@neilmccomsey9550 joking I hope

[@nkley1]

With Keith on that amazing bass line

[@rbraxley]

This easily one of the greatest songs of the rock era. Let's face it, rarely is popular music really important, but something about this song commands attention and says something that we better pay attention to. The bongos are the sound of society coming to a boil and the searing guitar solo is the sound of society being ripped apart. Parents of the time were right to be scared of the Stones, but not for the reasons they thought. It was because of the mirror the Stones held, showing us just how ugly thing could be.

[@thekurdishtapes8317]

guys, while it's true that the lyrics are amazing, you totally forgot to mention the insane musical arrangement, the way the song builds up, the interplay of the instruments, the piano chords, the guitar solos, the chorus and vocals the background hoo hoo's, the bass lines, it's simply out of this world. It starts so tranquil with just bongos and ends in an inferno of the best rock music has to offer. These guitar licks cut right through your body. One of the best rock songs of all times.

[@nathanridgway7009]

This is my favorite Rolling Stones song. It's so unique. There are plenty of lyric-driven songs out there, but really nothing like this in rock history. It stands on its own. So glad you enjoyed it!

[@carmengrisham1748]

This is also my favorite Stones song.

[@grumpyoldguyreacts]

My favorite song of all time.

[@VangelVe]

It helps to know the references. To get them, read Bulgakov's, The Master and Margarita. The book has been the catalyst for several movies, TV series, an opera, a ballet, plays, and even a porn film. Bulgakov was a phenomenal writer and a favourite among rock musicians, critics, and people like Jordan Peterson, who love the subject matter and the ideas.

[@betsyd58]

Mine too

[@seanstark5948]

Mine too

[@brandyperry-giotis9962]

I love how the guitar solo includes the "Devil's Chords". It's the small details that make The Rolling Stones legends. 🎶

[@scipio7837]

My brother was a hippie and then teacher... he always used this song to teach history. 2000 years packed into one song.

[@mumbles215]

Really 100 years but he does mention the time of Christ. Other than that it’s all “10 decades”.

[@scipio7837]

@@mumbles215 true but 10 centuries doesn't fit the rhyme scheme. call it poetic license, and yes we're still a K shy even at that. the 10 decades may also refer to the 100 years war, which was about 120 not 100, so that's another century, but meh.

[@nancyskomars1230]

You can also use Billy Joel's " We didn't start the fire". Makes for another great history lesson.

[@scipio7837]

@@nancyskomars1230 Great song the major events of Billy's life

[@nancyskomars1230]

@@scipio7837 being his age, my life too!! Ancient history!!

[@usmcrn4418]

“While your Kings and Queens fought for ten decades for the God they made” = the Hundred Years War.

[@reneadinaro8183]

And thank you for that explanation

[@horizonblack]

Knowing the historical references in the lyrics gives me chills every time.

[@kathyastrom1315]

My favorite use of these lyrics was in the first adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand. The bad guy Randall Flagg (a definite Devil analog) meets someone and says, “Pleased to meet you! Hope you guessed my name.”

[@ArthurDentt-l6j]

Loyd!!!! I love how he goes on to say “classical reference” lol!

[@thefleasofathousandcamels6498]

Great band at their creative peak. Lyrics, vocals, instrumentation and production is absolutely perfect. Song still holds up 53 years after recording.

[@rubyswaim1441]

My senior year English teacher explained the lyrics to the class without a copy of the lyrics. She knew them by heart...possibly the coolest teacher ever.

[@davecummings2424]

My senior English teacher had us study "Tommy" by the Who and the 1st Crosby, Stills and Nash album. Mr. Jones, wherever you are, you were the hippest teacher at Blackford High.

[@Henry8VIII8]

My history teacher in high school had us discuss Southern Man by Neil Young vs Sweet Home Alabama by Skynyrd.

[@dominacio]

Lucky you!

[@flynnlizzy5469]

Bill Wymans bass line is also pure genius !! They were all in perfect synch, man, ya can't get any better than this !!

[@JimGall]

It's actually Keith playing bass on this one. Had to call in the big guns.

[@alysynbourque3570]

Musical experience aside, I LOVE how intuitive Amber is when reading into the lyrics of many songs. She shows an innate talent for interpretation.

[@daviddragavon7555]

You're not wrong, not a bit.

[@CharlotteIssyvoo]

As a college English instructor, I don't see her interpretive ability as intuitive. I see her as knowledgeable, clever, and well-read. Either way though, I too think she's good with lyrics. I'll bet she's good with literature too.

[@steveb7429]

She’s EXTREMELY intuitive, and I love that about her.

[@deniseg812]

love watching both of them, their reactions. But she gets it everytime.

[@PhonePole68]

Great high hats

[@beth7215]

My favorite Stones song!! Such meaning behind it. You really have to listen to these lyrics & think about what we (mankind) have done as far as laying blame. Love it. Blessings to everyone 🙏

[@shaun374]

I think the “What’s my name” isn’t about being Lucifer. I think what he’s saying is “You THINK my name is Lucifer. But look at it deeply and my real name is ‘Us’.” And so he keeps repeating What’s My Name? to drive home the point he’s a scapegoat for our own inequities.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

My favorite also. The rhythm is infectious, and the message is spot on.

[@H4CK61]

@@shaun374 Spot on.

[@kolchak357]

That era of Stones is my favorite. Banquet, Sticky, Exile and a couple others are just fire albums. 🔥

[@jasonremy1627]

The Jimmy Miller era. He produced all of their albums from Beggars Banquet to Goats Head Soup.

[@misskiller2158]

“I tell you ,one time YOUR to blame” key line in the song. Devil is saying , you do it all but you blame it on me.

[@USMC-cv5sd]

Jesus said a person who practices sin is a slave of sin. The Bible doesn't speak of man's will of being free , but people being taken captive at the devil's will. Christ came to set people free. 2 TIMOTHY 2:25b-2:26 "God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, 26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will." God "grants" (gives, bestows) the gift 🎁 of salvation (faith & repentance) to destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8 "The one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil."

[@Eysenbeiss]

And THAT'S the main lie, cause if he isn't needed, for us to carry out all these deeds, why does he exist at all?

[@Eysenbeiss]

​@@USMC-cv5sd The bible, ROFL; a book of fairytales, demanded by ONE man and ONE man alone, that being Emperor Constantin. Get educated, stupid sheep.

[@USMC-cv5sd]

@@Eysenbeiss Constantine did not change or manipulate the Bible books, which were mostly compiled in his lifetime. They are not a fairy tale. In his lifetime he ordered fifty Bibles, and read Bible books. A contemporary of Constantine was Catholic Bishop Eusebius of Caesarea, who wrote about his life. He also wrote “Church History" (“Historia Ecclesiastica"), which is also available on-line. The book explains the origins of Christianity. Eusebius also tells the two reasons why certain books were included or left out of the Bible. He was an eye-witness to the events at Nicaea (325 AD), the First Ecumenical Council. By the way, the oldest extant Bible in the world is in the Vatican (“Codex Vaticanus"). It was completed in the mid-4th century of Christ. It has original 759 folios on vellum. It contains the Old Testament and most of the New Testament.* In 1999, the Italian State Printing House and Mint in Rome began to sell copies for $2,000. By now the price has gone up. *For instance, the Book of Revelation was added later in the century. The Council of Carthage in 397 confirmed all of the Bible Books used today around the world.

[@usyelesscelld8325]

"Puzzling you is the nature of my game" says that too, was it all just ppl or was he there too 🤔 according to the song YES!

[@itsmadfar]

These are arguably some of the greatest rock lyrics of all time! Such a compact, brilliantly wrought song. By the way, the woo-woos are are iconic. Recognizable anywhere. Thanks for the salute!

[@Mftjan2000]

Woo woos were initially introduced by Anita....

[@norobbery]

I couldn't agree with you more!

[@lewispetzold7481]

Masterpiece

[@RichA7CV41]

The line towards the end tells you all you need to know.... "Tell you one time, YOU'RE to blame".....humanity constantly blames the devil for things we ourselves are to blame for.....

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Angie", "It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" and "She's So Cold" !!! The biggest band I ever saw in concert, 1997

[@DrJekyllMH]

100% agreed

[@DmanDucati]

I agree. They have to listen to Angie!

[@greglegakis4177]

They did Beast of Burden already, I'm pretty sure.

[@surlechapeau]

@@greglegakis4177 thank you. removed

[@elegantgypsyrose5328]

Angie is beautiful in the same way as Wild Horses. And She's so Cold is great.

[@StoyTheOld]

This song goes beyond the musical creativity. It makes one ponder the nature of reality, and our collective role in creating it. Philosophy, poetry, a blend of blues and rock, with a bit of jazz, that band and Jagger's delivery. Great reaction.

[@herseem]

Essentially, he's looking at the world from not just a geopolitical perspective, but a geopolitical perspective of major incidents over a huge period of human history, and linking it to a common pivotal concept. The opposite end of the scale in conceptual terms compared to most pop songs about shagging.

[@KozmikZootz]

@@herseem Agreed: from the basest, low culture...all the way ascended to an elevated piece of art.

[@albertsmith9315]

I love when Amber locks in and gets it. Enjoyed this reaction. There were radio stations that refused to play this back in the day. Glad that you two enjoyed this.

[@greglegakis4177]

Now they won't play Brown Sugar because after 50 years it's suddenly racist. Ugh, this wokeness I'd so obnoxious.

[@bethmiller1840]

@@greglegakis4177 Great song.

[@jaynahoffacker2557]

@@greglegakis4177 It was always racist. No “suddenly” about it.

[@greglegakis4177]

@@jaynahoffacker2557 racial not racist. There's a difference.

[@MH-bw9zt]

@@greglegakis4177 only, back in these days the "wokeness" and was was accepted was controlled by the puritan conservatives. And it's beginning to shift back to that. Let's not ignore the shifts of control

[@brinsonopinion]

You guys just get it. I mean that in general, your kids are very fortunate to have parents like you. Another great video - your authenticity is just everything.

[@iangrant3615]

The Rolling Stones are an amazing group and each member is a musician and performer at the top of their game. You definitely need to watch a live performance where you can appreciate their stagecraft. Perhaps even one from the past twenty years, as they still had incredible energy.

[@gordonclare2036]

This song played an important role in the DENZEL Washington film FALLEN. It's one of his less well known films and it's fantastic and well worth your time. Plus, Densely has never been more handsome and I think you both would really vibe well with it.

[@teresajarrell452]

YES!! FALLEN is one of my favorite movies! DENZEL WASHINGTON is a GIFT!! 👍😃❣️😃👍

[@Jabberwok28]

Also Time’s On My Side. Whoever was possessed sang it.

[@daverhoden445]

Let me tell you about the time I was ALMOST caught.

[@Ashwgun]

Yeah Time is on my side was the main song in Fallen, this song was part of it, for sure

[@martinscott-reed5379]

Fallen is a class film. I think it's one of Mr Washington's best. And some great music.

[@Chiari_Queen_T]

I'm thinking... look at how into this song they are, and Amber says " I've never been this locked into a song". Clearly! I was hoping to see you guys react to this! I've seen so many people react to this song, and despite the lyrics ,he even says " just call me Lucifer" and the NAME OF THE SONG kind of offers a huge heads up, most people are like " I don't get it. So who is he?" But you guys I knew would give a great reaction! Spot on, a song sang from the devil's perspective! 👹 I love your reactions!

[@cheripetty1805]

I know, I'm AMAZED that so many Reactors take so long without figuring it out earlier! It's right in the Title!!

[@gunkulator1]

It's slightly deeper than the title suggests. "After all it was you and me" and at the end "I tell you one time, you're to blame." The devil = us

[@Chiari_Queen_T]

​@@gunkulator1 I understand that, but it's ultimately a song being sang from the devil's perspective.

[@gunkulator1]

@@Chiari_Queen_T Sure, but the point of the song is we blame devils, demons, evil spirits and other manmade creations for what are really our own evils. All the bad things listed in the song were things done by man, not supernatural forces. The devil is just a convenient scapegoat. That's why we should have sympathy for him.

[@gosiatakis1093]

Jagger said that he wrote these lyrics inspired by the novel Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. This is one of the best books ever written, an absolute masterpiece, Mick is a man of taste and intelligence, that's for sure.

[@Summermute7]

This is the comment I was looking for. 👍🏻😊

[@VangelVe]

It is on my top ten list. Anything that can be the catalyst for a ballet, several symphonies, TV series, films, and even a porn flick has to get your attention.

[@kayakutah]

Yes, thanks. I read the novel years ago. I can't say I loved it, but I can see the inspiration.

[@treetopjones737]

People assume "oh rock & roller Mick, must live a wild life" - reality: Mick at home having a cup of tea, reading a book.

[@douglasgreen437]

​@@treetopjones737Keef on the other hand 😂

[@SugahShy]

Such a great memory -- singing, "Woo-Woooo," with an arena of strangers after the end of the band's second encore of the evening. We sang all the way out to our cars.❤

[@Cadinho93]

"Rode a tank, held a General's rank, while the Blitzkreig rained and the bodies stank". One of the greatest lyrical concepts in music history and perfectly presented by Mick Jagger. So dark and cool.

[@davecummings2424]

I saw The Stones in '69 on the Let It Bleed tour. My first rock concert. And 54 years and 100's of concerts later I'd still call it one of my top 5. When Mick strutted out and launched in with "Please allow me to introduce myself..." we went crazy.

[@tediousmaximus1067]

The song aside, you have to admit this video is about the best lyric video in existence! The design, production and animation of the words is just amazing! It keeps you hooked until the very end.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Also it's a lyrics video that doesn't distract from the song, and isn't boring.

[@swanstep]

*All* the recent Rolling Stones lyrics videos are superb. Lots of other older bands including the Beatles and Led Zep have tried to imitate them but there's something about both how Jagger swings and staccatos his lyrics and the classic Stones sound that works particularly well with simplified, often just 2 or 3 colors graphics with words dropping in time.

[@kenrathbun9383]

Agree, and the lyrics video of "Gimme Shelter" is similarly awesome. Gives you a visceral feel for the lyrics. It looks like it was done by the same company.

[@mikem597]

One of the smartest, and most moving songs ever. It's a history lesson, it's a people lesson. It's the devil, welcoming you into his home.

[@rjjcms1]

An offer you can't refuse.

[@steveb7429]

Moreover, human beings are “the devil “.

[@godspeed2939]

Exactly

[@DESPERATEPILOT]

For me the whole song is summed up in the few lyrics near the end.. ‘YOU’RE TO BLAME’… Everything Jagger sings about is committed by us.

[@jasonremy1627]

Keith is not usually the guy who plays solos in the Stones, but he plays this one, and kills it.

[@SPAMDAGGER22]

If I'm not mistaken, I believe Keith also played the bass on this.

[@jasonremy1627]

He did as well. This song is basically Keith on lead, electric rhythm, and bass guitar, Mick on vocals, Charlie Watts on drums, Nicky Hopkins on piano, Rocky Dijon on congas, and Brian Jones plays a little acoustic guitar and tambora. Pretty much everyone in the studio that day did the "woo woo" vocals too.

[@flyingburritobro68]

He played just about all the solos until Mick Taylor joined. WTch all the early TV appearances and Keith takes all the solos and Brian plays rhythm or occasionally slide

[@sourisvoleur4854]

It's a very jagged solo. Really fits.

[@daviddragavon7555]

Great song and great timing playing it!

[@lyriasfaves]

One of my faves from Mick... My all time favorite is Wild Horses.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Ditto on Wild Horses 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@simontemplar3359]

This is why the Rolling Stones are the greatest rock and roll band ever. This song was the first song where I heard the bass line as its own thing. My dad and I were listening to the radio and when I caught it that was it. I never heard music the same ever again. It changed my life, and that is no joke! Everything from the Brian Jones era is friggin amazing! Lyrically, this tune is incredibly dense. Musically, very simple, but the Stones were great at making something massive out of simple concepts.

[@corybritton1966]

Strange accolades seeing that Brian Jones never wrote a single stones song, and by the time of beggars banquet which this song is taken from he was so addled by his substance intake he was basically useless instrumentally in the studio. Fan lore likes to blame Jagger & Richards for pushing him to the side & eventually ousting him. What a crock, basically he couldn't handle fame, and he couldn't handle drug's & alcohol. When stardom gave way to excess of both, he crumbled

[@LorenzoNW]

...one of the greatest rock and roll band ever.

[@atldawn2]

Keith plays bass on this one. 😊

[@d34dR0d3n7]

@@LorenzoNW The greatest Rock and Roll band ever: 1) The Who 1) The Rolling Stones 1) Bob Seger 1) Heart ....you see where this is going, lol. Stones are obviously in that 20 (or so) #1 rock and roll bands discussion. /know they're modern, but I'd even throw Foo FIghters into that chat. You hear them and think "yeah, this is as rock as rock."

[@samkeepintherockalive]

The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd may have something to say about that!. With that said, yeah The Stones are pretty awesome.

[@dahveed72]

The fault is not in our stars but in our selves

[@jimmiegoldberg238]

What's amazing, is that this is just another great song from the THE ERA of the great Band's. These songs are over 40 years old and they are even tighter today. There is not a band alive today who have it. I hope it's not lost forever.

[@chrissyc1996]

I remember a group of us driving home from a wedding with my best friend and her husband.. We were all singing and rocking out to this song except for him. Completely quiet. Until he yelled out the line "Every cop is a criminal and all the sinners saints." We busted out laughing because he was a decorated police officer and his nickname was Saint. Many moons ago... good times.

[@lelandpowell5223]

“Killed the czar and his ministers,Anastasia screamed in vain” one of the greatest lyrics ever written!!!

[@MeanLaQueefa]

Rode a tank, held a generals rank when the Blitzkrieg raged and the bodies stank.

[@iKvetch558]

This one is a TRUE banger and a classic forever!!! So glad you folks are reacting to this one...I know you are gonna love love love it!!!

[@michelleboyer9506]

The Stones are an amazing Band they have withstood the test of time and have stayed together as a Band since they started. They have kept things fresh and new too. Love them.

[@Dyrtbag68]

This was in the end of the movie "Fallen" with Denzel Washington. It also has another Rolling Stones song throughout the movie "Time is on My Side".

[@terdellferguson216]

To me, the greatest Stones song. I was fortunate enough to see them in 2019 in Houston, TX and THIS one was soooooo ahhhhamazing the way it was performed. LOVE this one and so glad you reacted to it.

[@randytorres8211]

The lyrics were inspired by The Master and Margarita, a book by Mikhail Bulgakov. British singer Marianne Faithfull was Mick Jagger's girlfriend at the time and she gave him the book. Faithfull came from an upper-class background and exposed Jagger to a lot of new ideas. In the book, the devil is a sophisticated socialite, a "man of wealth and taste." Jagger claims this is about the dark side of man, not a celebration of Satanism. The original title was "The Devil Is My Name." Said Jagger: "Songs can metamorphasize, and 'Sympathy For The Devil' is one of those songs that started off like one thing, I wrote it one way and then we started the change the rhythm. And then it became completely different. And then it got very exciting. It started off as a folk song and then became a samba. A good song can become anything. It's got lots of historical references and lots of poetry." Keith Richards said in 2002: "'Sympathy' is quite an uplifting song. It's just a matter of looking the Devil in the face. He's there all the time. I've had very close contact with Lucifer - I've met him several times. Evil - people tend to bury it and hope it sorts itself out and doesn't rear its ugly head. 'Sympathy For The Devil' is just as appropriate now, with 9/11. There it is again, big time. When that song was written, it was a time of turmoil. It was the first sort of international chaos since World War II. And confusion is not the ally of peace and love. You want to think the world is perfect. Everybody gets sucked into that. And as America has found out to its dismay, you can't hide. You might as well accept the fact that evil is there and deal with it any way you can. Sympathy for the Devil is a song that says, Don't forget him. If you confront him, then he's out of a job." >> The song took on a darker meaning when The Stones played it at their Altamont Speedway concert on December 6, 1969, before a fan was fatally stabbed by Hells Angels gang members hired for security. (Songfacts.com)

[@TheDivayenta]

I’m so thankful I turned down my ride that day. Had a BAAAAAD feeling!

[@transgtman]

Try Marianne Faithfuls music. This little bird, a big record for her will be one of my burial songs. Simple and deep. She was there in Paris when Jim Morrison over dosed. Her dealer boy friend gave Jim the heroin.

[@TheDivayenta]

@@transgtman yikes, what an achievement to be remembered by.

[@transgtman]

@@TheDivayenta perfect death song, should get all my people crying😈

[@TheDivayenta]

@@transgtman yes- but I was referring to her dealer and Morrison.

[@Gordy63]

One of the best rock’n roll song ever written IMO. This song has been used in so many movies - particularly mob movies. This was written in 1968 and marked the beginning of what is arguably the best consecutive string of albums in rock history (Beggars Banquet, Sticky Fingers, Let it Bleed and Exile on Main Street.

[@kevinmclaughlin1092]

Absolutely. Also gotta mention Zeppelin I-IV and The Who's 4 great albums in a row. Tommy, Live at Leeds, Who's Next, & Quadrophenia. All are great by 3 Iconic bands.

[@elegantgypsyrose5328]

Who's Next. 💥

[@joeschmoe9154]

Song is on the Soundtrack of " Interview with a vampire as well

[@midnightblue6668]

As many others have said, this is also my favorite Rolling Stones song. It is so damned deep and a great rocker.

[@kevinlundgren1169]

The Rolling Stones have dozens of cool tunes , couldn't tell you where to go next !!!

[@justmoose6534]

A band with 60 years and at least 100 songs worthy of a listen and a reaction, this is probably the best of all of them. Great pick!

[@Amelas_One_1953]

I'd say at least 200 that could or should have been in the top 10! A lot of great bands got in the way Moose.

[@bobmcfadden1111]

This song is a good example of the mastery of the Stones at this time, late 60s-early 70s. There were so many great bands and artists in that era but at their best the Stones really were the greatest rock and roll band in the world.

[@Gordy63]

💯

[@Tom_McMurtry]

I almost feel that at their best, bands of that era were all equally perfect in song creation, but of course the stones and far more of those than most.

[@dominacio]

Agree!

[@tjnguyen8546]

FYI, they used this song on Criminal Minds in the episode of Season 2 where Reid gets kidnapped by Tobias Henkel. He has it playing in the truck while he's driving Reid away at the opening of the episode :)

[@jamesroof6150]

Love the Stones. Been digging em since the mid 1960's as a kid and loved them as teen in the 1970's. Still dig em bigtime. Long live The Stones.

[@Cynthia...]

Oh I love this Rolling Stones song.❤

[@davidgratton8869]

One of my favorite songs for decades. I think it’s main message is that we, as humans, like to attribute evil to others, even blaming it on the devil himself. Yet, Lucifer is soliciting our sympathy, saying before we judge him too harshly, recognize it was us who actually did all those bad things. He operates through us. He can do nothing on his own.

[@Michael-on4ti]

Well said, free will is a bitch without faith

[@dancapell6643]

The devil can only make suggestions, it's entirely up to us to make a decision.

[@bigmike2464]

@@dancapell6643 As he says "What is it you desire?"

[@McPierogiPazza]

​@@Michael-on4ti Some of us can make honorable choices without relying on an imaginary father figure

[@treetopjones737]

We have faith the Sun will rise tomorrow - though the reality is it doesn't, the Earth is turning and the Sun is enormously larger than our planet, and we aren't the center of the universe, which is so very much different than what ancient superstitious men believed.

[@jasoncaldwell5627]

One of the best base lines in history and Keith Richards making his guitar weep on the solo... A masterpiece.

[@flyingburritobro68]

And he was playing the bass as well😎

[@jamesmorrow12]

Very overlooked on "Great Bassline" lists but amazing

[@markmurphy558]

My favorite Rolling Stones song. You don't hear them delve into heavy shit like this very often. Even now, after almost 50 yrs., it is as powerful to me as the day it was released.

[@larindanomikos]

It is (arguably) the greatest rock'n'roll song ever written.

[@FrankC71]

The Devil can never reveal himself remember, the greatest trick the Devil did was convince everyone he did not exist, The Film Angel Heart Featuring Mickey Rourke & Lisa Bonet and Robert Deniro from the 80s, got inspiration from the song, Sympathy For The Devil,

[@Mike-gn4un]

I was a teenager in the mid 80’s and Synthesised pop was all the rage which felt hollow and plastic I then heard this song by the Stones and it literally blew my mind This was music on another level entirely

[@flutesong5527]

One of the greatest rock&roll songs ever! This is a song of true and real horror, not quirky Halloween horror

[@kimj1741]

Yay, I’ve been dying for you guys to do this song!! It’s so amazing lyrically as well as musically. I don’t know if you’ve done it yet but Gimme Shelter is another culturally significant song that was ahead of it’s time.

[@teresajarrell452]

they did GIMME SHELTER a while back, great reaction (as always) maybe you can look it up. . .

[@kimj1741]

@@teresajarrell452 thanks 😉

[@andrewweston4599]

One of their best - totally immersive and personal. Awesome!

[@87ventus]

The song had been used a lot in movies & tv. I loved it in the original tv mini-series "The Stand" when the walking dude/devil meets the prisoner & says pleased to meet you hope you guess my name. & In the movie "interview with the Vampire" such an iconic line. Song will never get old if they keep using it. ✌️🤞

[@Eysenbeiss]

"Fallen" with Denzel ....

[@lynnschnekenburger7270]

IMO, one of the best songs ever lyrically/musically written

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

The great Nicky Hopkins on piano. From their great album Beggars Banquet. The lyrics give you a history lesson about some of the terrible things that people did to each other.

[@gabriellozano2926]

Gracias a Dios, alguien que entiende!!!! Nicky es todo en esta canción!!! Nicky y Brian fueron todo lo bueno para los Stones, sin ellos no habría música.

[@dixiechatty958]

I'm surprised you haven't come across this before now. This is one of their best. They were at their creative peak around this time and could do no wrong. So good!

[@lovewalruss]

Terrific song. Rolling Stones on Fire. Musical and Lyrical perfection. Micks vocals are awesome.

[@spikebeans9563]

My favorite song of theirs. The historical events used made a masterpiece song. This was the song in Interview With A Vampire with Pitt and Cruise among other movies.

[@joecalabria3472]

I was 12 when this was released and it was one of the key songs that really focused my attention on music. However many times I've heard it in the ensuing 54 years (thousands!), it's never enough. One of the greatest of all time. There are so many great Stones songs, but Sympathy, Gimme Shelter and Can't You Hear Me Knocking are, without a doubt, my perfect Stones trifecta.

[@kevinmclaughlin1092]

One of the best bass lines in Rock history. It just grooves from start to finish. 🔥🔥🎸

[@phillipwalker6517]

Only Mick could deliver these fantastic lyrics. They do it brilliantly live too. Ivé heard it many times and it still blows me away.

[@dominacio]

Me too!

[@Thathorrorguy12FU]

I've heard this song and loved it always. I love all the Stones material . But seriously I never had the lyrics to read like that. It's truly remarkable song writing, and I'm completely blown away. This song is so incredibly badass, and intelligently written. There's a lot I missed until I read these lyrics. It's got such an upbeat and balanced sound, almost like an anthem. But the truth is that he is the Devil.

[@jonbursek1276]

If you should have the least doubt, watch him perform it in the 1968 video ROCK AND ROLL CIRCUS. It will leave you with goosebumps, to be polite

[@GN-jn1ty]

I believe this is far and away THE best Rolling Stones song.

[@DamagedButManaging]

I love how you can see the moment both of you lost the music and found the message. Awesome reaction guys. This one has such an hypnotic groove. Pure magic...

[@buckcherrygirl]

Classic Stones tune. You can't go wrong with them.

[@fredropro]

I always get so emotional on these classics, because I know we’ll never see music this good ever again.

[@dominacio]

Got that right Freddie.

[@harristurner6836]

Never ever again.....The 60's & 70's were the best years of music

[@donaldvanvliet9039]

You don’t know that. You’re just getting old.

[@thorsden5562]

I feel exactly the same way.

[@benveach9689]

Enjoy Jaggers wide vocal scale~

[@johndoyle2397]

Mick jagger was given a French novel where the devil appeared as a gentleman. He wrote the song to say how we mask our worst actions in righteous Ness. As humans

[@wayneshaddix2676]

New to channel! LOVE YOU GUYS❤❤❤!!! THE BEST REACTION TEAM I'VE SEEN YET! Love your being so open to new things and I find you both to be super insightful to the soundtrack of my life. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE , and you make a great team. Amber I love your humanity and Rob...well all I can say is that you are one cool Brother from another Mother who absolutely GETS IT! I have no doubt you guys would have been right there with us back in the day. I was fortunate enough to see the Stones live in 89 and again in 93. I ABSOLUTELY will be sending you some live performances videos that I recommend to round out your Stones education and I believe you would enjoy them even if you never use them

[@rodjeffries9487]

An absolute classic. Love this song and glad you guys liked it.

[@dennisloveland498]

I know you've done Gimme Shelter before, but it was close to the start of the channel before Amber took an active role. It's one of my favorite Stones songs ( from my favorite Stones album, Let It Bleed) and I think you should do it again for Amber's benefit. I'm sure she'd love it!!

[@chrispowers8339]

Hands down the greatest Rolling Stones song of all time!!!🙏✌️😉

[@freddylubin]

This was quite an impact when it came out. Everyone else was going psychedelic, including the Stones, and then they came out with this.

[@bbb4ut]

As you can see in the comments, this song is featured prominently in several movies. My favorite use of this song was in The Departed. Martin Scorsese actually directed a live concert movie by the Rolling Stones. He is a huge fan of theirs.

[@kellimartin2454]

Love it. Also the last song in the awesome movie "INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE" starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. A movie to consider reacting to. A favorite !!

[@jackbrooks5487]

That was a cover by Guns 'n Roses. They did a great job, even though it was the swan song for the original band.

[@P.Galore]

The lyrics to this song are just brilliant. You can learn history just listening to it!

[@robch4414]

This, Street Fighting Man, Gimme Shelter and You Can't Always Get What You Want represent the Stones absolutely at their creative peak. A golden era

[@Pantherking916]

1st off, can I say this - 1 of the best looking couples I've seen in a long time! 2nd - to business.. . . .your reaction is refreshing in its realness & Amber, your interpretation is exactly what music should be about - telling a story that keeps you interested from start to finish but also makes you think. Brilliant reaction, brilliant couple. Thank you for sharing a classic. Thank you for sharing your opinions.

[@staceym7940]

One of my favorites, even the instruments are part of the story telling.. phenomenal 🔥🔥🔥

[@craigoxford5611]

This song did not chart on the Billboard Top 100 but the Rolling Stones had a total of 60 hits singles from 1964-2003, but they did chart with a remix of this song in 2003 and it peaked at number 97 for 1 week.

[@BradCooney]

And THAT is why the Stones are one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

[@rhondafonda957]

Great Reaction!! Anita Pallenberg and Mary Ann Faithful singing the backup woo woos!! Pure awesomeness!! 👏😊

[@WoodsintheBurg94]

Loved how they used this song in the movie “Fallen”.

[@MrDshack]

When you look at the songs that Mick and Keith were writing just a few years earlier, this was quantum leap forward in terms of lyrical sophistication.