Sympathy for the Devil - The Rolling Stones | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

Hope you guys had a good weekend!! Back with some more Stones! Alex showing me Sympathy for the Devil!! Killer track!! The next stoned song we do if gonna be one neither of us have heard, which one is it gonna be?!?! Cheers guys! 🔥😁🤟🏻

[@peck404]

Pleased to meet you hope you guess my name 😈😈😈😈🎶🎶🎼🎼 yeah this is really cool!!!

[@peck404]

She's a rainbow Or Tumbling Dice Next,,💕💕😎🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶🎼

[@peck404]

Alex looks very summery in his shorts and short-sleeves 😉😉😁🌞🌞

[@marshall601]

Midnight Rambler?

[@crestenify]

Midnight Rambler!

[@robertsaul234]

"Killed the Czar and his ministers...Anastasia screamed in vain." This began a period when people began to fear the Stones. For me, the groove of the song always conjures up the image of figures dancing around a fire to a voodoo ritual. Stones' lyrics are underrated...so smart. Check out Brown Sugar or Tumblin' Dice.

[@sheryldoughty8820]

Absofrickinglutely.

[@hotblackdesiato5771]

That whole part is my absolute favorite of the song, from there to "I rode a tank, held a generals rank; as the Bitzkrieg raged, and the bodies stank" and then on to "I watched with glee while your Kings and Queens fought for ten decades, for the gods they made" Its just beautiful and smart and interesting, and if by then you cant figure out who theyre singing about, I cant help you.

[@scoobysnacks]

I can definitely see that.

[@stareye_1062]

Its a weird combination of people dancing around a fire to a voodoo ritual for a well dressed sophisticated and the most evil of man

[@lewstone5430]

Robert Saul yeah yeah yeah!!!!!

[@brianoneil9662]

"Rocks Off" It's filthy, it's street, it jams, it's the ultimate hidden gem.

[@mikebetts2046]

No mention of the story line??? Wtf? An interesting take on history in this song, placing the devil at so many points in history where evil reigned.

[@yellowharley1]

That went right over their heads. The story.

[@mikebetts2046]

@@yellowharley1 Well, to be honest, it will probably take a few passes through even for most people.

[@michaeltimothy70]

I agree. Story line is the hook in the song. The message my young friends cannot be overlooked.

[@christinerobinson548]

These guys often pay no attention to the lyrics.

[@cluny]

It's been called The Screwtape Letters in 3 1/2 minutes (by C.S. Lews). Mick Jagger IS our musical satanic Forrest Gump.

[@billguilfoyle1375]

I went to college in the late 70s. Watching these guys makes me realize how situational music is. They listen to the music with no context. When I hear the same song I think of where I was and what was going on at the time. It made me realize that when I was growing up my parents would listen to Glenn Miller Records and I would only be hearing The music. They would be reliving the times the music was current. To quote Paul Simon, hang onto your memories they are the only thing left you.

[@ka240torque]

My dad used to call Rock & Roll: "That bingee bongy music!" It's kind of crazy that teenagers LOVE 70's and 80's, music that's 50 years old...that's kind of like us loving music from the 20's & 30's. But, as I've gotten older, I now like the "current" Glenn Miller band CDs, but the arrangements are more lively.

[@cgijanto]

💯

[@loreleivalentine1233]

I was born in 81 and most of my first memories of these songs are of my mom rocking out in the kitchen playing her records. 💙

[@BuckForearm]

“Preserve your memories, they’re all that’s left you”.

[@susanritchie4921]

"What's puzzling you is the nature of my game". It's Kill, Steal, Destroy.

[@Veni_Vidi_Vortice]

When this track was recorded The Rolling Stones were regarded as the most dangerous band in the world by parents, teachers, middle class moralisers etc at the time, i.e. most people over the age of 40. You can have no idea of how much they were seen as nasty corrupters of the morals of the young and songs like this were regarded as an outright provocation by such sorts of people, inducing visceral hatred of them and everything they were perceived to represent. The ultimate bogeymen in fact and without that context you're missing some of the extra flavour and spice that this track delivered.

[@murraywestenskow2896]

All true. Christian right and wrong was very strong at this period of time. And this song was at the very edge of acceptable. A lot of stations didn't play it for the subject matter.

[@stevenfritchie7529]

Yeah, the Evilgelicals had a field day with this song. The penultimate album with Brian Jones.

[@jimcarlson6157]

there were way more bands who went beyond the tame, fake rebelliousness of the elite Jagger. the were mainstream rebels.

[@Veni_Vidi_Vortice]

@@suzycreamcheesez4371 Is something trobling you?

[@Veni_Vidi_Vortice]

@@suzycreamcheesez4371 You is wrong!

[@supertrouper2550]

The song is chilling, whether you have heard it a hundred times or the first time. Great choice!!!

[@H4CK61]

Its the lyrics that are the most amazing ones EVER.

[@griff8578]

Jagger wrote this song when he was 19 YEARS OLD

[@foxy1008]

@@griff8578no way

[@alexisc9080]

Mm..Jagger is born in -43 43 + 19 = 62. 19 years old can't be true. Same year as Stones were founded.The recording is well documented in Jean-Luc Godard's movie from 1968 called "One + One" aka. "Sympathy for the Devil". Can be recommended!@@griff8578

[@LadyIarConnacht]

This is probably one of the most famous anti-war songs of all time. At a time when bands like the Stones were perceived by the older generations as representatives of the Devil himself, they took the chance to speak up for him and show who does most of the real evil in this world. I've never been a huge Stones fan, but there's no denying the intelligence and timeliness of this classic.

[@pl33]

Don't see how this is an anti war song or how sympathy for the devil has anything to do with war at all

[@donnahughs9749]

​@@pl33 He's admitting that he as the devil, who represents evil in the world, works to motivate and bring about the evils of war and killing; and he gets away with it (as those do who convince us to fight wars) because he's "a man of wealth and taste" who insists that you treat him nicely ("have some sympathy") only because of the implicit threat that he will make you suffer ("I'll lay your soul to waste") if you don't. It's the dynamics of the abuser: I act respectable so despite my evil deeds be nice to me, or I'll punish you like I have so many others.

[@efcdom1878]

@@donnahughs9749 👏👏👏

[@seancassidy674]

@@pl33 It is but in a stealth way and not solely about war in the traditional sense. The juxtaposition of historical references both long past and more recent (Russian Revolution, 100 Years War, World War 2) with the very recent Kennedys reference reflects the chaotic year that was 1968 (the continuity of evil). Peak of Vietnam, the crushing of Prague Spring, Paris student revolt, King and Robert Kennedy - the world was looking dark again.

[@pl33]

@@seancassidy674 all true and that makes it a great piece of art.. But the antiwar message i think was wishful thinking by the hippies.. I mean its anti war in a very general, vague sense.. "For what its worth", is definitely not a anti war song, at least in its conception.. It was written about a teenage riot on sunset strip after a a night club got shut down..the anti war message was simply infered by the listeners

[@Floyd1138]

I rode a Tank, held a General's rank when the Blitzkrieg raged and the bodies stank.

[@MrUndersolo]

Dad?

[@DowJonesDave]

It's "when the blitzkreig burned"

[@lisaw5604]

Brilliant lyrical structure. Ureal.

[@ralfandreakkd4368]

@@DowJonesDave "Blitzkrieg"

[@Floyd1138]

@@DowJonesDave no, no it is not.

[@tonypapas9854]

Not sure this is a "cleaning the house song"........maybe "plotting world domination" instead - LMAO.

[@stuarthastie6374]

Tony Papas mick is acting out the growing insanity of Lucifer. At the end he needs a straight jacket. Very clever lyrics prob influenced by Byron and Shelly.

[@folthorn]

Two buddies and I actually cut and wrapped a side of beef while listening to "Hot Rocks" including this song. Good times.

[@randyhodges8782]

I know you guys like a harmonica, so you need to hear " Midnight Rambler".

[@leftybass5860]

The live version.

[@tommyrobinson8868]

Doolin Dalton by Eagles? that's nice

[@The_Philosopher_King701]

Yes, Midnight Rambler. The live version from 1969. It is from the "Get Your Ya-Ya's Out" tour.

[@troyalcorn1184]

Allman Brothers is always a good choice :)

[@tashakomaroff2982]

I think it was a Doobies song when Alex said, Any harmonica is a good harmonica. Made me laugh because it's so true.

[@Pcrimson1]

As someone else said. I'm not a Stones fan, but this is a classic. I think the lyrics make this song, not sure A&A got all the references, its tough for a first listen. This becomes much more loved as you understand what's going on.

[@Tijuanabill]

Why not be a Stones fan though? I think they are often overlooked, and Richards is a genius everyone of his day looked up to.

[@43cjd]

To not be a fan of the stones tells me you have not listened to their library of music.

[@salhaney]

Wild Horses, Tumblin' Dice, Paint it Balck, many others.

[@kevn99]

“Dead Flowers”. One of a few country songs by the Stones.

[@drgwhatsthetruth3783]

Or The Girl With Faraway Eyes. Love those country gems.

[@jpf77302]

I love Dead Flowers.

[@gregcormier2379]

The guest pianist was Nicky Hopkins . He did a lot of session work including some songs for of The Who. The song was a written after Mick Jagger read "The master and Margarita" about the devil in various disguises.

[@jeffmartin1026]

Nicky played with everybody, he was The in demand guy at the time. The Who, Bowie, Jerry Garcia, Jefferson Airplane, Cat Stevens, Joe Cocker, the Kinks, Jeff Beck..... He passed away in 1994.

[@HidingFromFate]

@@jeffmartin1026 Yes, an unknown icon, really. (unknown, relatively speaking of course).

[@robertsaul234]

He played the electric piano solo for The Beatles "Revolution" too.

[@kimsullivan5576]

He was a true genius.

[@corvus1374]

I thought it was Keith on the piano.

[@walterwaddell]

There is more to this song than meets the eye. The symbolism tells a chilling story. You both pointed out how dynamically it just pulses through without an apex; it just remains flat. True. What does this represent? It represent the concept of time. Time just keeps on going. Nothing stops it. Just like nothing stops that thumping bass, the keys and drums just sit back and drive the song along. They create the platform for the lyrics to be laid upon. The lyrics tell the story of major historical events that changed life on earth drastically; from Jesus being crucified by Pilot, to the Troubadours being murdered (look it up, fascinating story) to the Murders of the Kennedys. All these tragic events the narrator/singer claims responsibility for. Jagger’s tone is soft and round and laid back as if no one will notice; like no one notices it is Lucifer as the creative author of all things horrible. That piercing guitar represents the havoc laid upon us. It cuts through, whining in pain, but soulful. Now, consider the time in which this song was released. It was a time of cultural and political upheaval. The message is “who Killed the Kennedys, but after all it was you and me.” The devil chillingly suggests that we are complicit in undermining the Camelot of the Kennedys and beyond. You guys nailed the musicality of the song. Now, pull out your history book and listen to it again. You will have a much deeper appreciation of the song. Keep going guys. You’re doing great!

[@peterquinones3522]

Next: Can't Always Get What You Want.

[@jnagarya519]

Trump uses "You Can't Always Get Waht You WAnt" as his "rally" themse. What is he telling his MAGAot dues?

[@lisaw5604]

This song is political in every way possible. It's about the temptation (from the beginning) to use power to justify wrong doing or "Man's" evil. Listen to the lyrics as I_am_me stated. It's all there and Rock Music just put it on Blast.

[@independenceltd.]

@@jnagarya519 lol...You Can't Always Get What You Want was for the ppl who voted against him. "You get what you need'. After impeachment "Play with Fire" was adopted. Sometimes you think things are so obvious...

[@MrUndersolo]

Well, maybe you can’t. But if you try sometimes, you just might find...someone leaving you comments on KZbin.

[@michaelkeefe8494]

Yes please.

[@vickieray]

I am not a huge Stones fan but this song is right up there with the best songs ever written 🎶🎤🎸♥️ It’s upper level for sure!!

[@43cjd]

How can you not be a fan of the stones. They have such a library of music that one can only dream of. You obviously have not listened to any of their library.

[@vickieray]

@@43cjd I didn’t say I wasn’t a fan, they just aren’t my favorite band & yes I have listened to much of their catalog! I like quite a lot of their music but again they aren’t my favorite band.

[@marysutherland8236]

To me, the lyrics are unforgettable. When he finally says, “Call me Lucifer, because I’m in need of some restraint.”

[@barbarachieppo8290]

The song is about Lucifer He's always around

[@marysutherland8236]

Barbara Chieppo You, obviously are very religious. This song goes way beyond your comment.

[@redcaddiedaddie]

@@barbarachieppo8290 ... currently occupying the VP office in the White House- observe the cold, dead look in his eyes; same as Stephen Miller!!

[@redcaddiedaddie]

@Doc Santoro Ooooh, DOC! You found me out, you rascal! Yep, right here in the padded room- Napoleon is my neighbor on the right, Hitler on my left! ( BOTH of them were Trump voters, BTW! )

[@redcaddiedaddie]

@Doc Santoro Since everybody's essentially marooned in their homes these days, do you think the 'comments' on YT are increasing as a result of peoples' frustration re the situation we find ourselves in?

[@stephenmartin308]

That "whoomph" coming out of the first solo still gets me everytime I hear this song. So visceral and in your face.

[@trouty42]

I think this song and Paint it Black are S tier songs by the Stones. They're just such a huge part of the consciousness of rock music even today.

[@ZomBMarketing]

Paint it Black is without a doubt my favorite Stones song...I was afraid to recommend it as it's very old school but the truth is that everything about the Rolling Stones is encapsulated in that great song. Good call by you...

[@lorddaver5729]

+trouty42 Why does nobody ever mention "Brown Sugar" (original studio recording released in 1971)...an example of the Stones at their absolute best. It was played frequently at dance halls, parties and discos throughout the 1970s and, some say, was one of the most "dance-able" singles ever produced. Is it because people are now shy about the admittedly non-PC lyrics?

[@herobreaker9011]

Gimme Shelter is HANDS DOWN the Stones' best song!

[@lorddaver5729]

@@herobreaker9011 But that is just your personal opinion. I at least backed up my claim by pointing out that Brown Sugar was number 1 in the US, so hundreds of thousands agreed with me...

[@herobreaker9011]

@@lorddaver5729 LOL, that's like saying The Transformers movies were "good movies" because they went to number 1 at the box office. Sure Brown Sugar was popular when it was released (and still is), and I also think it's a great song, but there are a LOT of things that impact a song's LEGACY over the years. There are MANY examples of songs that never hit number 1, never charted in the Top 40, or were never released as singles at all -- that, over time, became huge legacy songs. At the end of the day, you are correct: it is just my opinion -- but that's true across the board: it is only everyone's opinion at any given time.

[@thefuge5]

For the lyrics alone, Sympathy For The Devil is required listening. I believe Paint It, Black is in the same category. Also highly recommended for the lyrics alone is 19th Nervous Breakdown and Mother's Little Helper. If you want to hear something totally different, check out She's A Rainbow - it's very Beatlesque. But really, it's hard to go wrong with any 60's Stones.

[@galneryusrock]

paint it black is another good stones song if you havent already heard it

[@DrNothing23]

Oh yes!! Nice Sitar Effect/Middle Eastern Vibe! Check it out, fellas!

[@Ianbos1]

Yeah, paint it black is a top top tune!!

[@bryansproles2879]

Gotta add my vote for Paint It Black also. This is such a Vietnam-era movie song.

[@lisaw5604]

I seem to remember Andy saying he has heard it. Could be mistaken? Couldn't hurt to listen again, though. ;)

[@andyandalex]

@Lisa W Yes ma’am! It’s on Guitar Hero 3 I think! Love that song!! S-Tier. - Andy

[@johnworthington8360]

It's fucking hilarious listening to these dudes getting off on the Stones. The kids today... ya ya. I've been kicking with the stones since I was 5yrs old and now I'm 62 and still kicking. Satisfaction

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

The Stones’ wives and girlfriends were hanging out in the studio’s back room. They were overheard improvising the “woo-woo”s to amuse themselves. It sounded good, so the band made it a feature of the song.

[@lisaw5604]

Yep and anyone else wanting to join in! Rob is right... The footage of the recording is great... I would say amazing. Serious as hell trying to get it perfect, I'd say.

[@ivankrushensky]

The factory girls? ;)

[@tmckenzie1966]

That is the part that I HATE! It’s all I hear now listening to this version. Much prefer the live version on “Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out.”

[@bodionafun3441]

My fave tune by the Stones. The monotony of it with the woo woos never shifting pitch or key is so powerful. It communicates the omni-presence of evil in the world and its familiarity in humanity.

[@AC-gw4qu]

The backing vocals do shift in pitch, though. Listen at 5:11 you'll hear it go up and then go back down. They do that throughout the song.

[@kburke1933]

I'm not the biggest Stones fan but this is by far my favorite.

[@Itelkner]

@M 40 Love 'Shattered.' And Keith's guitar sound on that is amazing! Kind of hypnotic.

[@terrib-g8783]

Same here!

[@packetcreeper]

The Stones are incredible. Glad I got to see them in concert. Mick Jagger was pure energy.

[@kevingdoyle]

"I shouted out, "Who killed the Kennedy's?" when after all it was you and me." Truer words were never sung or said.

[@mikek5958]

How so?

[@ZomBMarketing]

@@mikek5958 Wondering that myself

[@kevingdoyle]

@@mikek5958 People love to blame a fictional semi-deity instead of placing it where the blame really belongs. With us. It's a matter accepting reality.

[@lisaw5604]

The words are true, if you believe in a Devil (Lucifer). It took the Devil's influence on a weak, soulless human to kill... Or, conversely, the "devil" is in everyone and we all have the capability to carry out the despicable actions recounted in song. (my thought only...)

[@ZomBMarketing]

@@lisaw5604 Fair enough, I just never thought of the lyrics in those terms. But...is EVERY evil act a result of Satan's influence? In other words can a person commit an evil act without the devil's guiding hand? If that's the case then there is no such thing as free will, either God is making us do this or Satan is making us do that...where does personal responsibility come in?

[@RobertErnestLewis]

Guys .. this song is an epic hit for the Stones. It was played on the radio (remember that ?) every hour for 30 years.

[@joannasunday]

Ohhhhh now we're talkin'! Some of the best lyrics ever!! Andy the lines in your face said you got it. It's a troubling song.

[@V7avalon]

Rolling Stones - 2000 Light Years From Home. EPIC Greatness 🌈

[@senseichess8688]

Awesome

[@tutbuck]

Woo woo, finally! Glad you guys liked it! I would give "Brown Sugar", "Monkey Man", "Paint It Black" or "Bitch" a try. All great songs!

[@rickhamlin5733]

Mick Taylor’s guitar work on “Time Waits for No One” will bring goose bumps, as well as theme of song. Beautiful arrangement

[@tallykev6608]

This song is a masterpiece - iconic. S-tier for sure. Many of the Stones' best tunes are not easy pop songs adored upon first listen....they take time to digest and appreciate. Tumbling Dice is a great one or Heartbreaker.

[@lisaw5604]

We agree on this one! As you saw, I'm having a hell of a time choosing. haha. Let's just say... Can't go wrong with most Stones songs. Doo Doo Doo Doo! -- Have a great day, K Stay well! :)

[@badplay156]

I was never a great Stones fan when I was younger. As I got older and saw what they did, the variety and quality of what they did was truly amazing. Some of my favourites which includes this Wild Horses, Ruby Tuesday, Paint It Black, Jumpin Jack Flash, Angie.

[@AndrewLykins44]

The Stones were my dads favorite band. Every time I listen to them I think of him. Man he sure did have some great taste. I’m jealous of the time he grew up in.

[@Sebecean]

The drum/bass harmonizing sharing chords is what makes harmonically magical. They blend into what seems like one instrument. Excellent mix.

[@tomwoliver]

This song and Gimme Shelter are the Stones best songs in my opinion! Excellent stuff! Now go wash your hands!

[@Earthtime3978]

Do “SHATTERED”. Serious raw rock .

[@seekfirst817]

Jumpin Jack Flash, Under My Thumb

[@dagnabbit6187]

“ I shouted out who killed the Kennedys “ was originally “ I shouted out who killed Kennedy “ but Bobby got killed when they were doing this and the Beggar’s Banquet LP So The Stones had no choice but to make the morbid adjustment .

[@lewstone5430]

It's nice they could do that for Bobby, include him I mean. Really thoughtful.

[@kevinkelley6396]

Next : You Can't Always Get What you Want, Sreet Fighting Man,Start Me Up, All Down the Line

[@lorijohnston4311]

This is a perfect example of a song that tells a story. An absolutely incredible story that you can visualize while listening.

[@doplinger1]

Epic tune, I still Like "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" and "Monkey Man" better. Just as with the Who, there are certain songs you are required to listen to - this is one of those for the Stones.

[@cotadog4472]

Monkey Man is so under rated !

[@jeffreyprehn5768]

didn't they already listen to Can't you Hear?

[@laura-gt3zc]

@@cotadog4472 Monkey Man might be my favorite of all. Perfectly placed in Goodfellas

[@catserver8577]

I think the jarring nature is intended. It's a very purposefully indulgent song on everyone's part, to give voice to what's his name. You know. That guy.

[@TheAsiavol]

You finally played a real authentic rocker! Sweet mary, jesus and joseph! It was about time! Loved it!

[@gregghelmberger]

The Stones run of Let It Bleed/Sticky Fingers/Exile on Mainstreet is often cited as the best three-album run of any band in rock history. I would add Beggar's Banquet to the front end of that run and say it was the best four-album run any band has had, and this song is a major reason why. The balls-out swagger that the band had, the absolute "fuck you" vibe that the Stones conveyed was utterly captivating: cocky, sexy, absolutely confident in their powers, reveling in the fact that the staid and respectable members of society were terrified of them. They personified rock and roll. One mark of how good the band was at the time was that the song they deliberately recorded to be unreleasable (to satisfy a contract dispute with EMI Records) "Cocksucker Blues" (a.k.a. "Schoolboy Blues") is a fantastic song even though it's nothing more than an obscene demo made to piss off asshole music industry executives.

[@tgtrout]

Amen brother, the Jimmy Miller production years!!!

[@br.martindallyosb1147]

The effect this song had when it came out was electric, because so much of what it mentions was still fresh in everybody's consciousness (for instance, the MLK and RFK killings). The Summer of Love was definitely over for a song like this to come out. I would say this song is important not only in the history of rock music, but culturally as well. Another great reaction.

[@terrycunningham8118]

You owe it to yourselves to do a deep dive into its album - Beggar's Banquet. That was the first of probably the best 4-album run that any band has had, and every song is a gem.

[@tommc3622]

Maybe if you completely ignore Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall. Darkside alone spent more time on the charts than any 4 Stones albums combined. ... No slight on The Stones. Beggars Banquet is fantastic.

[@terrycunningham8118]

@@tommc3622 For me, by Dark Side Of The Moon Pink Floyd had switched to cruise control, they weren't producing much in the way of new musical ideas, and were instead polishing and refining what they had already worked out and packaging it for a mass audience. I missed the experimentation, willingness to try out new ideas, not caring if they pleased all tastes, and consequently some of the more interesting new musical ideas. For me, their peak was Meddle, after that the playing with textures ended and it was all pop-focused from then on.

[@43cjd]

Thank you. The first intelligent comment I have read so far. The stones will surely go down in history as one of the best, if not possibly the best rock band in history.

[@garywallace171]

Hello boys, This is a master piece of rock. Glad you did. Alex the production of this song is off the chart, I figured you would love

[@patrickkelly9721]

Saw the Stones at the Okland Coliseum. This song was great with 90,000 people all going "hoo hoo" together for 5 minutes.

[@wildbillfirehands]

Andy & Alex, you're listening in relation to how you've been programed by 2020. This was 1968, and the Stones were kicking big ass, while people were burning their albums in the streets. The music was too great to shut up, and the lyrics carried them through. Thank God. My life has a Rolling Stones sound track.

[@jimholt2937]

I saw Stones come up and was immediately stoked!! Thanks brothers...I needed this today. 😁✌️😉 Next song from Stones - Shattered!

[@KeithM35]

One of the best bass lines of all time, played by Keith Richards!

[@43cjd]

How about can't you hear me knocking

[@palantir135]

My favorite song by the Stones. Angie is a real tearjerker and there are so many excellent songs to hear. Be careful about Corona. Reduce your social contacts. Keep the room well ventilated. Keep at least 6 ft distance, don’t toch you mouth, eyes or nose with unwashed hands and wash you hands regularly with soap especially after entering your own house. Then Clean everything you touched with unwashed hands with alcohol or a detergent/soap. Wash your hands again. (Yes I’m a learned microbiological laboratory technician).

[@palantir135]

Celtic Revival / Adfywiad Celtaidd you’re right but that’s impossible in most homes. That’s why I said: well ventilated= moving air that is refreshed constantly. The best way is of course: don’t invite anybody.

[@samuelglass6805]

I double-checked this to make sure I was right: the guy on piano is often considered one of the greatest session keyboardists ever. His name was Nicky Hopkins, and he played on some of rock's most iconic hits...including this one. He's a good one to look into when you get the chance. The other players: Mick Jagger - lead vocals, bongos Keith Richards - electric guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals Brian Jones - acoustic guitar, bongos, backing vocals Bill Wyman - shekere, backing vocals Charlie Watts - drums, cowbell, backing vocals Nicky Hopkins - also backing vocals Rocky Dzidzornu - congas Anita Pallenberg, Marianne Faithfull, Jimmy Miller - backing vocals

[@pl33]

Hopkins also did alot of work with the who as well.. Such a distinctive style

[@samuelglass6805]

@@pl33 He's credited on my favorite movie musical soundtrack - TOMMY - with many of the arrangements he helped Pete Townshend with.

[@peterquinones3522]

A German model of the time named Anita Pallenberg dated both Brian Jones and Keith Richards. She's one of the people singing "woo woo".

[@lisaw5604]

There's about 10 people singing those... Some more enthused than others. It was quite the production.

[@ronforeman2556]

"Dated" is a polite way of putting it.

[@donaldb1]

She also appeared, with Mick, in the stunning movie Performance, which included scenes that caused Keith serious jealousy.

[@mikecaetano]

@@lisaw5604 7 people actually. Check out this clip from the Jean-Luc Godard film "Sympathy for the Devil" documenting the creation of the song. Sympathy For The Devil 4K - Film Clip: The Whoo-Whoo's kzbin.info/www/bejne/roKunHaujq56hsU

[@stevebinning977]

She can be seen in the 1970 film Performance with Mick Jagger who sings a brilliant song in the soundtrack called "Memo from Turner" which I highly recommend.

[@abbiewilliams975]

Classic stones my absolute favorite band. Saw them recently and have 2 auto immune diseases danced so much couldn’t walk after...was 18 again!

[@stevehalverson790]

I prefer the Get Yer Ya Ya’s Out live 1969 version of this song , along with Midnight Rambler with Mick Taylor on guitar.

[@_gui]

Can't beat the '69 version. The final solo by Mick Taylor is amazing.

[@mikedrude9094]

100% agree ....the live Get yer ya yas out version is one of the best live rock songs of all time

[@frankthomas4820]

Ditto

[@TheirFinestHour]

Mick Taylor: one of the best live recording licks ever

[@blackattackcat]

"Miss You" is sexy and smooth and raw.

[@armadillotoe]

One of my favorites! It flashes my back to Austin, Texas sitting in the Crazy Lady, watching my favorite dancer moving to this. Great song. Great reaction guys. Great bass line, great lyrics, that guitar comes in like a dagger to the heart, all of the woo woos you can handle, and Mick Jagger channeling a rooster on acid! What more could you want? Stay safe boys. You may remember this from "Interview With a Vampire" movie.

[@ronforeman2556]

Credit Keith Richards for the bass on this one.

[@smilerpink]

I went to UT in the late '70's and remember the Crazy Lady (and the Armadillo, Rusty Nail, Soap Creek Saloon, Village Inn, Antone's, etc.). Got invited to a party at a house in Hyde Park back then. As a buddy and I neared the house, we could hear this song blasting out the windows and "hoo-hoo!" from everyone inside. We looked at each other like "this must be the place--I wanna party with those guys." Sadly, that version of Austin no longer exists. Stay safe yourself!

[@cl8onj388]

armadillotoe I always referred to Jagger as looking like a spastic chicken, but I like yours better. 🤟😉

[@armadillotoe]

@@smilerpink Cool beans! I went to Austin Community college in the late 70s, and to UT in the mid 80s. I lived in the Hyde Park area in the 80s. The Doll House North, and South could be added to the list. The Soap Creek Salon, Antone's, and a few others were great. Any type of live music you could want, could be found most nights. I saw a lot of great folk acts at the Cactus Bar & Grill on the U.T. campus. Did they ever catch the Hyde Park Rapist? I think he was active both in the 70s & 80s?? I didn't have much time to party during my time in the 80s due to being older, and taking on pharmacy school.

[@armadillotoe]

@@cl8onj388 I stole that from some comedian way, way back, but it seemed to fit, especially when he was younger. LOL I never got that image out of my mind.

[@davecummings2424]

Yeah, that piano is Nicky Hopkins, probably the most in demand keyboard man of the era. He added a whole 'nother level to so many songs and groups: the Beatles, Stones, Who, Jefferson Airplane, Quicksilver, Steve Miller, Jeff Beck. I highly recommend "Wooden Ships" by the Airplane -- Hopkins's piano is the perfect counterpoint to Jorma Kaukonen's guitar with Grace Slick, Marty Balin, and Paul Kantner providing the mesmerising vocals. It is possibly their greatest song. You've got to listen to this song and, seriously, the whole "Volunteers" album is worthy of a full-on listen. You will be well rewarded.

[@thomasflynn5366]

You should try some of the softer Stones songs. Angie, Wild Horses, Memory Motel, Fool To Cry. It's a different feel altogether and I prefer the softer stuff.

[@nathanwanner..44]

Another absolute incredible legendary song from the stones. Can't say enough good things about this band. Love the rolling stones deep down love these guys.

[@larryg7126]

When your speaking of the devil you don't let up, the song is on you the entire time. The great Nicky Hopkins was the pianist (in the 60's & 70's was the most in demand pianist in rock & later joined Quicksilver Messenger Service). Brian Jones was still in the band. He & Keith Richards killed the guitar solos, though Dave Mason was on this record but not credited on this song. His style would lend itself & I wonder if that was some of his work & was not credited.

[@lynnarthur1411]

It's nice to read credits for the other players on this track. Nicky is rarely mentioned. I had the good fortune to work with him in 1980. He had been able to quit heroin...was clean for a few years, and living in a sweet little house in the San Fernando Valley (in LA). I was a huge fan of his work; and when a musician friend invited me to go meet him...Mick Jagger could have been sitting there...and I wouldn't have noticed (lol). It's sad that he passed away at such a young age 💔

[@larryg7126]

@@lynnarthur1411 I agree he died way too young. I'm glad you got to meet him. I play piano (not well but enjoy) though I liked many pianists Nicky, Chuck Leavel, Max Middleton, I could go on especially when including jazz & fusion. Thanks for sharing not many seem to know session/band members that we grew up with. Truly a magicall time in music. Jam bands have rekindled these spirits, a few personal favorites are Umphreys Mcgee & Railroad Earth.

[@joecapuano1357]

Guitar and Bass is all Keith. Brian pays an acoustic which is barely auditable in the mix. fyi

[@kencoakley3959]

My brother, who is 6 years older than me, told me about the song and sing it around the house knowing we were a religious family. I remember him singing "I was around when Jesus Christ had his moment of doubt and pain." As well as "I shouted out who killed the Kennedys, well after all it was you and me". The line "Pleased to Meet you. Hope you guess my name." was used in The Stand when Randall Flagg gets Lloyd out of the prison. Flagg is supposed to be the Devil. As for "Can't You Hear Me Knockin'", I love the Jam that goes on for 4-5 minutes.

[@deckofcards87]

Don't forget, there are absolute musts in the Stone's earlier catalogues, "Time Is On My Side" has awesome guitar work from Richards (and is actually a cover of a Jazz song written in the 40s) but the lads Blues-ified it. And "Play With Fire" is an essential.

[@terrystearns8444]

The piano on this and many other Stones studio recordings was Nicky Hopkins. One of the best session men of the 60s and 70s. There is an album out there called Jamming With Edward. It was put together while waiting for Kieth Richard to show back up after walking out on the Let It Bleed sessions.( Rumors as to why he walked out was that Ry Cooder was brought in for some of the guitar parts. ) So Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, Ry Cooder and Nicky Hopkins were jamming to waste time and Glyn Johns, the producer started rolling tape. And some great music was given to the world.

[@fleegerbriggs5694]

When you get a notion; exploring some Ten Years After would be worth it. "I'm Goin' Home", "I'd Love to Change the World", "50,000 Miles Beneath my Brain" and many more.

[@mikebailey3723]

Ten years after I'm Going Home. I second that

[@donnanaccarato2966]

the live woodstock rocks

[@Black_Swan777]

donna naccarato You *HAVE TO* find the unedited version though, not a truncated version. Same with Santana’s ‘Soul Sacrifice’ from Woodstock: Full version, not edited...

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Sugar the Road

[@richardtaylor8595]

Alvin Lee was called the fastest fingers in the west after Woodstock.

[@jakeboston9770]

i really appreciate how knowledgeable you guys are about music and the dynamics of the track, mixing, etc. and wanting to discuss those specific details. Makes these videos so much more interesting than people just saying oh yeah that was good

[@lespaul5015]

You have to do “Beast of Burden” and “Honkey Tonk Women”

[@lindaterrell5535]

Les Paul Honky Tonk Women! Yesss!

[@sowellca6]

My best friend turned me on to this song. My friend is gone now, but so much music...I heard because of him. I miss him.

[@nj1639]

"Monkey Man" with its piano intro and "Live With Me" with its bass intro, they both set you up from the start. I'll add, have the lyrics handy for "Live With Me".

[@jackbower4781]

Nicky Hopkins truly was the PIANO MAN. Brilliant.

[@michaelnemeth3704]

Great Tune! I saw the Stones at the L.A. Coliseum in 1981 and witnessed the opening act get buried with show much trash being thrown onto the stage you wouldn't beleive it! Fast forward to 2006 and I'm in a cab in Minneapolis and I told the drive the story and he turned to me and said "you were at that show" and I'm like yes. Taxi driver stated his best friend was the bass player for opening act, that opening act was "Prince" !! Enough of that!! When are you going to play My Generation from Live at Leads of The Who!!! Greatest live show EVER recorded!!

[@loosilu]

Magic Bus from that show!

[@ronforeman2556]

"My Generation" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqCrdJ1-qa2ljNE from the Who's "Live At Leeds"! I'll second that (seeing as I've already urged them to react to that one for ages now). I got old, but I ain't dead yet. And neither is the music.

[@joeseeking3572]

How many movie directors have said, 'yes, I want this' - so atmospheric. And in the context of 1968, well, damn.

[@doc6448]

Definitely my favourite Stones tune. Good one guys.

[@paulagraves9413]

Just found y’all and listened to the Stones sing the devil’s anthem again. Heard it the first time by the Stones in person when I lived in Dallas. Was my FIRST concert to attend and EVERYONE paid $5 to watch em’! We all had to stand in front of the stage and it was FANTASTIC! Everyone grooving and enjoying the music. Good times. Good memories. 🤠

[@CycolacFan]

Genuinely can't remember a time in my life when I hadn't heard this song. Try Brown Sugar, Tumbling Dice or Jumping Jack Flash next.

[@kentnottingham9635]

Saw them live at Oakland Col. they came out to pitchers mound, on a “bridge to Babylon” (telescoped from the outfield), RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME!!! Did an unplugged set. On their way back, Mic walked thru the crowd with this songs intro starting. THE WHOLE CROUD chanted “HOO HOO”!!! What a show!!!!

[@Pulsar77]

"She's Like A Rainbow" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want".

[@robertcorbin8065]

You have to watch Jean Luc Gadard's "One Plus One" which is filmed in the studio as Sympathy for the Devil is written and developed from an acoustic to the final track. The piano is famed London session player Nicky Hopkins who played with the Stones through Exile on Main Street. He played with The Kinks, Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane, Quick Silver Messenger Service......

[@timtrotter7007]

First time I heard this song was in high school and I was with a new group of friends for probably the first time. In the back seat of one of those early 70 giant boat cars where 6 high schoolers could easily fit and pass and party. It was probably only worth a couple hundred bucks, but the stereo system was 3 or 4 times more valuable. I was at the level of consciousness that this song just exploded in my mind. Wow. Very few songs had an initial effect on me like this. Fantastic song, one of the best by one of the best bands.

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

I had a car just like that & it was a hatchback. Partied in it all the time. I want to go back. The world was really less stressful sometimes. At least we had great music.✌✌

[@Ystadcop]

I remember this coming out. I am now an OLD MAN. But I always play this VERY LOUD.

[@helenespaulding9372]

This was yet another iconic album that everyone had. So many gems on it. Very evocative of the time.....summer 1968. Chicago Democratic Convention...protests....violence...Another song on same album, Street Fighting Man, is all about that.....

[@SheckyBeagleman]

You Can't Always Get What You Want! You have to! It is a Masterpiece.

[@elcarto22]

When I used to have sailing weekends with friends on Lake Erie (west end) we used to have this one blaring on the boombox whenever we'd come into the marina. One has to make an 'entrance', after all. ;-)

[@Jovolution]

Nicky Hopkins the killer piano man. He was playing in many Groups and Hits. We Love You is a Piano master work riff.

[@Fatheads144]

"Jumpin Jack Flash" should be next!

[@LoopyScrapper]

I have been to over 50 Rolling Stones concerts and Midnight Rambler is a must for die hard fans.

[@tree267]

Keef on bass. There is footage of this being recorded on KZbin, from a Jean-Luc Goddard film.

[@realdocloco]

Right - he's playing the bass here, and one of his best solo ever too.

[@myfavouritepastime]

Tumblin Dice must be the next song. Such a good mood tune, 48 years young!

[@mpotter9944]

Shattered is now mandatory listening imho. Laughter, joy, and loneliness and sex and sex and sex and sex! Heartbreaker is also pretty epic.

[@mechelemanno1750]

M Potter love Shattered. Great song.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Shattered sucked...a nothing song going nowhere

[@richardnanian6075]

Everyone calls that song “Heartbreaker,” but it’s real title is “Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker).”

[@MrRaidermanbill]

Oh Hell Yes. MANDA-FUCKIN-TORY. Shadoobee.

[@flyingburritobro68]

You guys mentioned the bass line....that is Mr Keith Richards on bass and lead guitars as well. The great Nicky Hopkins on piano too.

[@freebird8011]

Motörhead’s cover of this is also very good. For me, Lemmy’s voice gives it the darker edge it deserves. Hope you can check it out.

[@trampusstanley1453]

By far the BEST Rolling Stones song their is .IMO

[@paulbarnett4359]

My vote would be for "Beast of Burden" I think it's on the "Some Girls" album which I seem to remember buying in the early 80's. There are so many great songs but most do need to be listened to a few times to really get the full picture (in my opinion). Love the channel guys. Keep up the good work.

[@Dragoninja]

The Rolling Stones an iconic band. They were part of the British Invasion that the Beatles started.