Rock 'n' Roll / Sympathy - Jane's Addiction

Covers of:
'Rock & Roll' by The Velvet Underground and
'Sympathy For the Devil' by The Rolling Stones.
As they appear on the debut album 'Jane's Addiction', recorded live at the Roxy Theater in Los Angeles, CA in January, 1987 and available on Triple X Records.

[@damiendilucchio449]

Their best album!!

[@danielb5658]

This version of Sympathy is the sole reason I began liking the song. Jane’s Addiction simply did it better by a wide margin. It’s not rocket science…

[@antalantal2366]

Best album they did: rough, inspired and decadent

[@breshkotashmal7362]

It's between this and Nothing's Shocking, which literally changed my life the first time I heard it back in '89.

[@icedmosquito109]

One of the only albums i've listened to throughout my life with regularity.

[@cuchulain1647]

Decadent is an excellent choice of adjective sir. Thank you.

[@tressietes04]

Best ever!

[@lukecancer5980]

Yep

[@b00jen81]

Shout out to my friend Alison who introduced me to Jane's via this live demo back in high school, senior year, 1989. Went out and found my own copy, then bought Nothing's Shocking, and spent the rest of my days in that place playing them in my ears as I walked the hallways. I don't think I would've made it out of there if I hadn't. After high school, I went to as many JA shows as I could, and connected to so many amazing people along the way who also felt the band in their soul. Idk where Alison is today, but many thanks, babe 💜

[@winkweindel]

Shout out to allison!

[@darrylearly6263]

Touch and hold a clip to pin it. Unpinned clips ydwill be deleted after 1 hour.bctac by s

[@caesarflickerman9880]

word.

[@ericcopple169]

Thanks Rick I needed that this morning! 🙏

[@patmcdonald548]

A Masterpiece

[@benwil1715]

Fugazi just came to mind

[@arthursoctomah9175]

....ohfuckyeah!!!...

[@benwil1715]

Vice"

[@greghall1984]

Wish this version of the song could go on for another hour or so, Janes absolutely rocks this, and makes it their own.

[@johngalt3969]

agreed, some of these covers in xxx are so good

[@jenniferblue1387]

By far puts the Stones in the dust

[@jenniferblue1387]

Better than Stones, like 500%

[@patmcdonald548]

Two songs in one. All live. I miss Jane's Addiction

[@moriartyvonfacesmasher3210]

They killed both velvet undo and the Stones on these ones. No question.

[@SITHPEPE08]

Great band, great cover. Here in Mexico city, Jane's Addiction rules.

[@danscott3880]

They filmed GIFT there.

[@willarddspain8073]

Only Perry Farrell can sound more like the devil than Mick Jagger, and only Jane's Addiction can do this song better(?) Than the Stones.

[@Gunnery69246]

I first heard this song when watching the science fiction movie *Alien Nation* way back in 1989. It had a scene in a bar in which Janes Addiction was up on stage singing _Sympathy for the Devil_

[@Ironhandjohn]

Actually, it was a female Newcomer doing a strip-tease to the song. She was spinning around poles while the gauze she wore unraveled behind her. Not that the teenage me would have rewound the scene to watch it a few dozen times back when it came out on VHS...

[@angelamarino3498]

🤣🤣🤣 ​@@Ironhandjohn

[@dogshouse1235]

Navarro, Perkins...friggin' animals! :)

[@williamroccajr.9208]

And what's crazy is that those 2 get only 10 percent apiece on Jane's royalties, according to one of the bios of the band...

[@rickartdefoix1298]

This live cover of Sympathy for the Devil caught me up to the point of consider it even better than the Stones original or the one Guns and Roses did. Of course one can't forget to mention those bongos and their rythm. But then there is the decading point Perry Farrell and his voice give to the whole. Kind of a brilliant theater, would I say he does. He really goes within the character he personifies. If had to imagine the devil way of being or behaviour and his voice, this is it. Got the record and it also made me look for more of the same quality in Jane's Addiction cds. The David Navarro guitar is also so good, that I had to look for more of his guitar playing too. The whole cd is worthy be it only for this cover. And it seems quite spontaneous, as if they were just playing for a bunch of friends and fans... ❤️👍🤗

[@Ironhandjohn]

I HATED the Guns & Roses version of this song; Axl Rose’s vocals ruined an otherwise solid jam.

[@glasgavlen]

Every Jane's show I got to see was like that, too. The vibe you get hearing this recording. ♡

[@bryanshaughnessy8043]

Yo this is the best of the 3 mentioned covers...Korn does a hella unplugged live version aswell..but mick the stones are still the shit..

[@jasonclark-yf1gd]

Hey thanks for your opinion but guess what..

[@jasonclark-yf1gd]

You used the word personify in the wrong context

[@louweedoficial148]

Listening from Buenos Aires. Love Jane's Addiction!!!

[@mistinakablik]

This is my absolute favorite cover of this song!!

[@melissahall2530]

Reminds me of fun. Weird to hear this song and not need to shove a matchbook in a tape player lol

[@benwil1715]

Fuckin ultimate version!!!##... Beeming with feel!!!!!

[@jamesroach3000]

Great rendition and one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen.

[@tammyd.970]

Sounds just as good today. Always thought the combination of the songs was brilliant, and underappreciated. I always found Perry so convincing. He is just.... so... =sigh=

[@nickwade443]

i fell assbackwards into this album,loved it ever since

[@starbird1111]

Hope they were wearin protection

[@strictlynorton]

Perry channelling his inner Lou. Love Jane's with a passion.

[@Ironhandjohn]

" You like the new Lou Reed?" " The early stuff. The new stuff, he's trying to be Bowie, he should be himself. I'm not a big Lou man." " Yeah, but if Bowie's doing Lou, and Lou's doing Bowie, Lou's still doing Lou..."

[@ralphington8441]

The main solo in Rock n Roll blew my mind when I was younger, the part where Dave stays on that blazing bend for a few seconds then into a few notes. Just fantastic stuff, and how they blend the ending into sympathy, beautiful x

[@cb175s]

I went through 4 copys of this album on cassette tape as a teenager.... Lol By far my most favorite janes addiction album. Good stuff. 👍👍

[@josephlagundo5970]

I did the same with ritual, damn fast forward and rewind on the tape deck .

[@williamroccajr.9208]

At least 2 cassettes, 2 CDs lifted from my college-era apartments, now still going on a dubbed cassette and a CD. Guess which one evokes the most nostalgia?

[@timhouston4470]

Dave absolutely rips in these two songs well actually the whole band is on fire, but Dave's guitar playing really gets to me.

[@maxmustermann8442]

He always does.

[@mergingmarky8274]

It's cut off at the end of these tracks but Always loved the slowed down crowd effect into Chip Away for the closer.

[@rosemaryhall7009]

And to think that this was a live recording...the guitar riffs personify Rock n' Roll while Steven Perkins absolutely nails it being beyond innovative . That is what a percussionist does... if you don't agree with me that they completely made The Velvet Underground sound even cooler, then you have no business listening to Jane'sAddiction.

[@theDuctapeUnion]

I'm most thrilled this was never overplayed on terrestrial radio.

[@gnr311182pj]

Dude that’s the greatest...never will I forget hearing that for the first time..still blows my mind

[@codelicious6590]

I second that!

[@richiemoggz7985]

This band is still my life's friend it don't fxk with ya

[@richiemoggz7985]

X

[@peteocean2848]

Listening from ALASKA. Love Jane's Addiction...

[@darrylearly1717]

Alaska seems like you have a decent music seen

[@peteocean2848]

@@darrylearly1717 sure is. Checkout 36 CrazyFists

[@jimwilkson5680]

SAME HERE!

[@reneemichaeltheemporium3365]

Jane' s Addiction can do no wrong. By far one of my top favorite rock bands of all time. I've been listening to their music since the 90's and it just gets better.

[@jasonwright4984]

something about that fine fine muzak

[@caesarflickerman9880]

If you could only choose one Jane's Addiction album....CHOOSE THIS ONE!

[@shannondonovan9310]

Jane's addiction marked the begining of a new era for me.. hell yeah!

[@EyeWonderOne]

Same

[@napagusagain]

Yep.

[@darrylearly604]

Freedom thats whats up

[@ianrawlings2546]

Yeah me too, good times.

[@maxmustermann8442]

Everyone talking about sympathy for the devil no one about rock n roll

[@PhilTheIssuesGuy]

I remember way back when I added the version of rock 'n' roll to a mixtape I made, and it was the introduction song of Jane's Addiction. I played everyone because I loved it so damn much.

[@kellyrobinson5811]

Janes addiction since i was a girl until the day i die

[@peteocean2848]

Seen them.live with Korn in PHX... recently

[@theDuctapeUnion]

How often do you visit S.F.?

[@Gunnery69246]

True story. I saw them in 1991 at Lollapalooza. They were the last to play so it was at night when they hit the stage. It rained most of the afternoon at the fest but the bands still played. By the time Janes Addiction played, it stopped raining but the dance area was two feet of mud. Nobody was out there, but in stead, they were crowded in front of the stage like cattle. When they busted-out their song *Summertime Rolls* my girlfriend and I walked out into the mud with our combat boots on and slow-danced, holding each other. We were the only ones out there and the spot light shined on us. Perry gave us props in the middle of the song. That night was dope. I miss Heathur. I should've married her, but back in those days we were fancy free.

[@reefreacher2stevemiller24]

This is my all time version of Sympathy, Perry nails it. That transition is magic. You can't get this stuff anymore. "It was Alright"

[@kanemunro1481]

It feels like yesterday this song came out i was pumped I remain this way wow what is it

[@markconway1967]

I was at this Gig

[@l.salisbury1253]

This cover of "rock n roll" sticks to the Velvets' original. Other versions (Runaways, Alice Cooper) patteren themselves after Mitch Ryders' 1971 rendition.

[@fandant715]

Not enough words to describe how brilliant & how his song was written to be sung. Sorry Rolling Stones, y'all rock this song the f*@$ out. And I thought great song b4 Janes version. Amazing vocals, Perry!

[@franklinloll2229]

This is a live show edited and added to in order to create this frigging perfect album. I remember at the time if you couldn't dig it we could not be friends.

[@fajarmoenir9845]

When the first time hear they sing these songs...I was kinda wow,ROCK N ROLL !!! 🤘

[@toddmiller3580]

I would have to agree, thos was there best album. Also, AFTER that first Lollapalooza, their live quality began to diminish.

[@shessoheavy6130]

Great version.

[@greg967]

Saw this live with thunderstorms rolling in at dusk lolapaloza roughly 92ish... Was surreal

[@travisk4215]

If you don’t like Jane’s Addiction... adios.

[@scottstewart1778]

After seeing, "Alien Nation" I went out and bought this album. Been in love with Jane's since. :)

[@Ironhandjohn]

Me, too.

[@dothemath4908]

Sold the 2 turntables and bought a Bass! Changed my path.

[@danscott3880]

First time I heard this record I was tripping on Purple Mescaline. Definitely made an impression. 1987. What a year ..

[@Lizard.King1992]

Primo 👌🏼 … still got the worn out cassette … what I wouldn’t give to go back to those days to relive my newly found love … 🥰Jane’s Addiction🥰 … J.A. FOREVER!!! 🤘🏼😝🤘🏼

[@Frank-sm9yl]

Better than both originals. So dynamic and energetic. The sliding slightly off key double harmonies seal it.

[@jeffking4269]

great live band-saw them early 90s-wish i was young again

[@reefreacher2stevemiller24]

jeffking4269 great band live. It with you on the gettin old. Damn49thisyear.

[@reefreacher2stevemiller24]

Man that fade from roc n roll into sympathy- my fave.

[@reefreacher2stevemiller24]

Third time listening. Can't stop. This cd was my jam. Back in 91

[@ricklavallee1585]

That fade is why I uploaded the video, it's one of the highlights of the album and I couldn't believe it hadn't been uploaded yet.

[@antonylaurito7459]

Lollapalooza #1 in Waterloo NJ, absolute magic....

[@patmcdonald548]

I'm a Zeppelin fan but Jane's is my addiction

[@benwil1715]

I wanna go back in time....i cant get a thought together with technology....vise, a button away...my brain feels like a 1970's "Kiss" pinball machine!!!... Lights n beeps ..just disary

[@Jerrybandfan]

Perry held a generals rank.

[@adammbowman]

When music was Music....goddamn...

[@patmcdonald548]

1998 Gmc Sierra and a kegger

[@AZoner]

100 percent that guitar work by David Navarro is insane! Saw them in Tucson just before they got famous. It was a Shocking (pun intended) turn to a more grittier version of Rock and Roll than Glam bands provided…

[@patmcdonald548]

I lost years of my life hearing this. Love Jane's Addiction

[@PrincipledNaturalLaw]

Covering Rock 'n' Roll is a hard ask, unfortunately it shows....blew Sympathy outta the water though, amazing!!!

[@intheshade3018]

Why is there an ad in the middle of the song?

[@sullivan448]

I was lucky enough to see live during the first Lalapoolaza tour 1990 I believe

[@camberup9176]

Best non album ever.

[@jameslloyd5683]

all right

[@AZoner]

David Michael Navarro! Listen to the guitar work this is what put Janes on the map…

[@forrestwagner95]

Thanks Rick, these songs are so amazing played together.

[@patmcdonald548]

One of a kind

[@squeechsqueechins2584]

This was my senior year musical!!

[@samuelcapes8627]

Oh yeah I was15 yes old imagine how much I love ed every second xxxx

[@napagusagain]

I wore this cassette out.

[@lancerx1759]

This entire recording is freaking legendary

[@jeffreysmith4309]

What happened to Dave Navarro...owns this.

[@richiemoggz7985]

Fk ye it was alrite

[@saras4123]

Wow, been forever... .•°|°•.

[@samuelcapes8627]

First time I went to a proper gig at Brixton academy they blew me away still ain't seen nothing to match maybe nick cave

[@JackKlumpass]

I was at that one too - on ritual tour!!! I class that as my favourite, if not best gig I ever went to🎉 Astoria the year or so before was great too. I think primus supported at the Astoria🎉

[@brian_nirvana]

been dancin to the r&r station since 1974

[@justinriley9996]

Cool music real entertaining

[@stevepervorse3703]

That weird alien girl on stage while James Caan listens to Jane's addiction in alien nation

[@stevepervorse3703]

Hard to believe this was their first release

[@ryanmcdaniels1066]

and perry not to bad ... and steve is awesome as well

[@sproses1677]

Love this so much and this album and further genres it inspired as well as musicians but..Perry is still and Dave Navarro meh where/why'd it go wrong, this song particularly reminds me of every blind melon song. Love both

[@nicholasfaith8999]

I speak from experience, heroin, heroin is where it went wrong

[@franklinloll2229]

Blind melon sounds like this. Jane was pre blind melon. Perry lost his ability to hold a tune a long time ago. Dave is a buji tattoo head.

[@richardbosten7611]

Hung out in st Petersburg with Perry had some hash to share....watched the gulf war on TV smoked out....was awesome..super chill. And thank you to the gf for allowing that...

[@TheDubselector]

Idk you either :) k

[@joshreptile3645]

Obvious and easy

[@benwil1715]

...i remember hunting this album out..on c.d!!.. O called tower records...the wall....slipped disk in valley stream...i found it in broadway mall sam goody...there was one copy!!! "HA HA"".. I paid for that one no 5 finger discount😁( they put them big plastic pieces over c.d)😁

[@ellisdee101]

no sympathy for the devil.. keep that in mind. buy the ticket... take the ride.

[@Fortuna10101]

Rock n' Roll, Baby!

[@AllenLynch1964]

Nice faDe

[@patrickleach5058]

I remember them playing at the Vacaville dollar theater downtown . Unfortunately Perry looks like his face is made of plastic nowadays. Sad

[@sullivan448]

They played out of tune on purpose.. lmao 🤣

[@sullivan448]

I said that 30 years ago.. lmao 🤣

[@timothyclyne]

Hi lisa.. Cancion Tequila- Blanco-Reposado-Anejo-Extra Anejo

[@chicagocindymae3531]

Yes

[@benwil1715]

I hope my daddidnt throw it out..... 😫🙊🙉🙈🐂💩

[@slomoasch6383]

Перри великий

[@tonyaperkins7623]

I will always love Janes Addiction

[@patmcdonald548]

This is a cover song I still consider to this day

[@paakboong690]

Good Gods Urge is Perry's best stuff imo.

[@rubiooceansize3308]

Cuando muera kiero que me pongan este discazooo