The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter (1969) *This song is so relevant right now* DayOne Reacts

[@batmanforpresident9655]

This is one of the greatest rock songs ever recorded. Mick Jagger's Best vocal performance ever. The beautiful backing vocals were provided by singer Merry Clayton, and is one the most transcendental moments in rock history.

[@writerwade9241]

Merry Clayton . . . talk about KILLING IT! Holy fiddlesticks! Spectacular!!

[@bert0522]

Once to be Mrs. Leon Russell. Jim

[@gunslinger2566]

I love that when Merry's voice breaks on the third "murder", you can hear Mick go "WOO!" in the background. She hated it, the band LOVED it.

[@AL13NM]

That vocal is what is Perfectly Singular about Imperfection!

[@HasHha-hc1oq]

She hated it because she had a miscarriage because of that moment

[@MichaelSerby]

Classic STONES ❤️ 💖💔😍

[@rainertrebbin-vf7nt]

Merry Clayton & Lisa Fischer ❤

[@MICTAM41]

Imagine being woken up late at night and asked to to perform on a track by the Rolling Stones. She crushed it

[@dan112965]

That voice cracking still gives me chills

[@biggeorge2964]

74k?

[@RenR70]

3:35 When Merry Clayton’s voice cracked during recording she apologized & said she would do it again the members of the band said no way! That was perfect!

[@Sixwheelin]

I remember when this song came out. This song by the Stones made me become a lifetime fan. Thanks for the reaction.

[@KennyRansom-l5k]

Today some idiot with auto tune would "fix" the parts where Merry Claytons voice cracks/breaks a bit on her solo because "It's a flaw" . And what that person wouldn't understand is the perfection in those passionate breaks . THAT is music , in all of it's semi sloppy glory .

[@stevenklyce3555]

Merry got the call late that night, recorded her phenomenal vocals while her hair in rollers wearing slippers. I think she wore a mink coat. Bone chilling.

[@254967conwell]

The female singer Merry Clayton was 81/2 months pregnant in bed with curlers in her hair when got a phone call that the Rolling Stones were in town recording this song and needed a vocalist to finish up this song and needed her right then because they were wrapping up the song and going back to England. Her husband told her do it so she said OK and a car picked her up at midnight and she still had curlers in her hair and recorded her part that night and was paid cash on the spot and driven back home. Mick Jagger was so impressed with her he used her exclusively in the late 60's and 70's

[@scottyhotty1003]

The Greatest Rock N Roll Band The Rolling Stones! Best writing Duo the Glimmer Twins!! ❤🎶🔥

[@andrewbrennan7291]

Timeless. This could be played anytime in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s.10s, 20s, and STILL sound relevant AND prophetic.

[@BobG127]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings, Angela. I appreciate how you gave the whole song a listen and then gave a thoughtful, heartfelt commentary at the end. This is my new favorite reaction video. Thanks, again.

[@arautus]

Agreed. Her reaction to this song about the pain of war is very touching.

[@scottyhotty1003]

I got to say I've been watching you for a while and the Gimme Shelter song is wild and very strong but your reaction was equally wild and incredibly strong and emotional to witness that's why I tune in

[@jackmcgill3150]

This is my favorite stones song.

[@SuperTommyi]

One of the greatest rock n roll songs ever written. The backup singer in this song is Merry Clayton.

[@Tdub0911]

One of my favorite Stones songs ever along with Can't You Hear Me Knocking, Sympathy For The Devil and Paint It Black.

[@trevortamboline279]

Scorsese has used this song in many of his films: 'Casino', 'Goodfellas' and 'The Departed'. Also, the magnificent backup singer, Mary Clayton, gives it her all in this powerful song... singing an octave higher than her normal singing range (on the last "... rape, murder..." you can hear her voice crack and Mick going "WOOO" in the backgroaund). Not sure if this contributed to her having a miscarriage the day after she recorded her part. That wasn't the last physical tragedy to befall Ms Clayton. In 2014, three months after the film "20 Feet From Stardom" (a documentary about backup singers) won an Oscar, Clayton lost both her legs in a near-fatal car crash. According to her manager, after being told about the amputation, Clayton replied: "But I still have this voice."

[@scottyhotty1003]

Gimme Shelter is still relevant today as I wish at times to be sheltered from all the pain hate and violence at large in the world as I don't wanna fade away into oblivion either...

[@jimmyjameson8705]

Not a war song. .so how is it relevant ?

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

😮 Wow, this was propably the most personal and touching reaction I’ve ever seen. 😢 Yeah war is murder and the civilians pays the price. I really liked it when you got into the music and started “digging” it, but then we got to the serious level and as far as I can see you got emotionally touched too. Thank you for this reaction that made me stop and think about the world we’re living in right now. Too much war and too much hate. Over and out, greetings from Denmark 🤗🇩🇰

[@jerrybell1766]

Ive heard this song alot! Heard the title many times! Never connected the two! Thanks! A nice 68 year Birthday gift! Learnings so cool!

[@timothymoberg9774]

The background female vocalist name is Mary Clayton when she starts singing the chorus rape and murder, wait until you hear her voice crack, the stones loved it so much they left it in and we should all be thankful that they did!!!

[@atigerforever1]

Ol' School...Stones Classic.

[@genesmiley9866]

Best Rolling Stones song ever - no question, no contest.

[@User2718218]

Just so you know, in the 60s when people said "children" more often than not the context meant everybody. And that is the case in this song.

[@davidgilbert9335]

Thanks Angela….i was 12 years old when stones released this…….love this song

[@DaxtonKnight]

And its been my favorite song for years. Yes, this song wraps up everything going on today. I love the Rolling Stones. Great song. It was for the Vietnam War but its been rellivent ever since especially today.

[@tctoguy]

I was reading (and liking-click) the comments below and I like how your listeners really "get" you and understand you and appreciate the depth of emotion and depth of yourself that you put into your reactions. I came across reaction videos (and Music Reactors) about a year ago. I listened to a lot of different Reactor's Channels (hundreds of them!) and have whittled it down to just two that I watch full-time. You and a channel called "2 Sushi". You're both "somewhat" similar in style but you are my favorite. Your reactions are honest, heartfelt intelligent and enlightening. I honestly love it when you hear a song from "my" generation and are truly incredibly impressed by it! The first song I ever saw you react to is a great example "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers. We from my Generation love sharing the music from our time with you young people, but as importantly, we want to know if young people today are still moved by the romantic ballads, do they get the message in the protest songs, do they understand when a Songwriter writes a tune for themselves, but it hits the radio and shoots to #1? You do. Keep up the great work Angela!

[@stephendavis103]

Merry Clayton was one of few vocalists capable of hitting the "whistle note" (Minnie Riperton on "Loving You" was another).

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

From their Let It Bleed album 1969. The Stones are my all-time favorite group. Without compare. Although my all-time favorite album would be Dark Side of The Moon by Pink Floyd. The Stones just released a new album Hackney Diamonds was released October 20 of this year!! Over 50 years of releases by the Stones. Still going strong after all this time and many of them having reached their 80's in age. Great reaction as always. You be safe.

[@BOLEYNMAD13]

"Gimme Shelter" is a track we have wanted to record for years. This song expresses the urgency we all face to unite together as a planet and offers us wisdom with the words, "War, children, it's just a shot away... Love, sister, it's just a kiss away". It really is that simple. We dedicate this song to all the lost, homeless and forgotten people in this world. It is in the shelter of each other that the people live. Irish Proverb. Gimme Shelter (The Rolling Stones) feat. Taj Mahal | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

[@tommypauly3249]

One of a lot of songs that were back during the Vietnam War. I remember that, simply because I was there! Disrespected when I came home, to say the least!😥🙏

[@adderman1950]

Sorry for the way you were treated when you came home and I am glad that you were able to come home. I was heavily involved in the anti-war movement back then however when I saw the way our soldiers were being disrespected , spit on, called baby killers upon their return I was ashamed of the way they were treated and cut all ties with that movement. I had an older brother who was a Capt. & B52 pilot during Vietnam & despite my feelings about the war I was very proud of him as I was of all my friends and acquaintances that served. They deserved far better than they received when coming home. The only person I have any real respect for that was involved in the antiwar movement was/is David Horowitz who was one of the founders but like me did a complete 180º, admitted he was wrong and totally took issue with the bad treatment our returning soldiers got.

[@jimmyjameson8705]

This isn't a war song tho

[@tommypauly3249]

Maybe not; if you were alive at that time. You see, I was; they had the draft back then. You either got drafted or you joined. Just that simple! You probably don't remember the Kent State shootings either. Maybe you need to crack a history book and gain some knowledge that the Vietnam War was all about, just sayin'. You see I LIVED it!😉

[@jimmyjameson8705]

@@tommypauly3249 this song was not about the war

[@jimmyjameson8705]

@@tommypauly3249 its not MAYBE not..its NOT....! This is s song was written by keith about his PERSONAL life...jagger and pallenberg having an affair behind his back..the stones are british.. why would they care sbout vietnam? Millions and millions of people lived at that time too..ur nothing special,pal...what does that have to do with gimme shelter? Im confused..

[@COLINWARD-v3y]

Great track by the stones with that brilliant opening riff and great backing vocals from Merry Clayton and haunting harmonica. Classic song with lyrics that sadly ring true-Colin Ward

[@Glendoras]

Merry Clayton did her own version just a year or two after this recording which is worth listening too as well. Her voice is amazing.

[@jovonne529]

Another classic, Angela. The singer's name was Merry Clayton, and she is the one who really made this song a success. She was pregnant at the time of the recording and didn't want to do it, but somehow, she got talked into it. As I recall, she had some complications with her pregnancy after taking the gig. Nevertheless, I don't think the song would've been a hit without her, and I feel she certainly should've been on the album cover with the rest of the band. But she wasn't a member of the Rolling Stones at the time, and I believe she was just hired to do that one song. After the song became a hit, however, she became well known. This was another one of those Vietnam war songs, and I can see it got you down. If it's any consolation, things are probably better now than they were then. Even though the song is relevant to today, it was probably even MORE relevant back then, so I hope that cheers you up a little bit.

[@vernvh3523]

She had a miscarriage.

[@bobblethreadgill4463]

When Merry Clayton's voice cracks on the 3rd run of "rape-murder" in middle, gets to me everytime...

[@cynergy4]

Beautiful reaction to a song that is sadly still appropriate these many decades later

[@atigerforever1]

That hit you hard....History...We don't learn.

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

Wow…. You got exactly what the Stones’ were conveying…..great reaction ❤️🙏🏻

[@ronaldkerr]

Speaking of movies, I believe that song came out in some other Vietnam era movies, like 'Apocalypse Now" "Hamburger Hill", "Full Metal Jacket, and one of my favorites, "Born On The Fourth Of July"

[@tkremarkTK]

The Gospel impact sums it up in that, there was a documentary that came out a few years ago called "20 Feet from Stardom" It was about all the great backup singers for many of the major artists including the Rolling Stones that could not quite make the leap to become a front lead singer, solo or with a group of their own. For the most part, many of the backup singers in this documentary are black and in no uncertain terms gave the seasoning needed that the early rock groups, especially from England, could not achieve on their own without said background singers. If you think about it, the British rock groups were heavily influenced from the Blues music coming from America, tried to recreate that sound and then export it back to America. And the kids loved it. (yet, they already had the blues right in their backyard) Merry Clayton was one the background singer in the documentary and her story about how she went to the studio in curlers and pajamas around 2 AM to cut her part for this song. Funny story. Later. Lisa Fisher, one of the greatest background singers, that all the other singers said, "She's own that space", toured with the Rolling Stones for over 20 years and was the background singer, especially this song. She won a grammy of her own for singing, "How can I eas the pain" Her live version in Japan is outstanding and she was mariah carey before there was a mariah carey and much better IMHO.

[@stevegibbons8941]

Your Humanity shines through, your a beautiful person, thankyou!

[@pamagnolia]

One of favorite songs by them!! Your talk after was wonderful; just perfect. 😊

[@djknox2]

My favourite Stones tune. And I love it when Angela gets bopping to the music.

[@caryriggs5719]

Rock steady Charlie, like Ringo plays for the song. Just great

[@michaelrugers8899]

Nickey Hopkins on piano❤️

[@OzarkTroutBum]

Theres a really good documentary here name "20 Feet from Stardom" that is about backup singers. Merry Clayton is included and gives a great explanation of this performance.

[@spookytoothable1911]

It really is..."just a shot away". It's what happens when we stop taking to each other.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

You can't talk with them who refuses to talk.

[@curiousman1672]

The background singer, if you'd call it that, was Merry Clayton. Powerful.

[@michaelv9929]

Great Song..Merry Clayton put the song into a totally different atmosphere…IMO a top 3 Stones song for me ❤️🙏🏻☮️✌🏼

[@LoveBandit1000]

What great lyrics...it's like everything's perpetually in the balance and a societal pin drop can set off an avalanche...

[@97warlock]

love this song

[@bakercarl8518]

Dramatic classic Rock. Love that harmonica.

[@rogueleader4181]

Merry Clayton. She makes this song what it is. My fav Stones tune.

[@soupsyz-themusicaladventur1649]

This song stands with other great protest songs such as For What It's Worth, The Eve Of Destruction, Revolution, Imagine, et al. The message is simple, War is not the answer. Songs such as these help people become aware and hopefully, steer us all to a better future.

[@bradsense7431]

If the questions presented is will you surrender your liberty, subject yourselves to brutal,unjust dictatorial control….then sadly War is the answer. So many unnecessary and avoidable wars,but then some are a righteous response to aggression. I hate war myself. WW2 ruined my dad and as a result screwed up our family. And that was a “good” war.

[@soupsyz-themusicaladventur1649]

I hear you. It would be a great thing if we could co-exist in peace, but there are always those who we take that liberty and stability from us. Thus, the phrase, "walk softly and carry a big stick," comes to play. WWII was a necessary evil that scarred millions of people around the globe. It is a shame, this human condition called war.

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Keep rockin pretty woman.😊

[@jimmyjameson8705]

But this isn't a protest song ..zero to do with war .why do u people assume these things. ?

[@soupsyz-themusicaladventur1649]

We sometimes assume what a song is about. I've always thought of it as a statement against war, but that doesn't mean that it is. I guess only The Stones can say for sure. Thanks for the comment.@@jimmyjameson8705

[@paulwalker9421]

One of my many favorites thanks Angela.

[@AW11-e4h]

Greatest Rock n Roll band ever 🤘

[@Richardtv1968]

One of the best songs everrrrr

[@bobschenkel7921]

The young lady screaming "Rape, Murder" is Merry Clayton, the sister of Little Feat Conga Player Sam Clayton. They make an appearance together in the movie "Vanishing Point", along with Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett and Rita Coolidge, as a band at a revival meeting in the desert, very cool. For another song with strong anti-war feelings try "Standing On The Moon", by Grateful Dead. When Jerry Garcia sings "I can hear the cries of children, and the other songs of war", well...

[@ericdavis2195]

Wow…just found this site and you nailed it. This is one of the greatest rock songs ever. And yes, it is especially relevant today. Great job!

[@jimmyjameson8705]

Not relevant at all. Not a war song .

[@tayclarets]

Another great oldie. You got terrific taste Angela.

[@namesameasu]

I hear you on this being relevant today. So true.

[@curiousman1672]

My fav Stone's tune. Thanks.

[@stevenklyce3555]

And the thing about all the recommendations to listen to their favorite female duets with Jagger live is that, regardless of good they are, they’re all trying to do their best to sound as close as possible to the original studio version. Can’t be topped. Merry shares her version of events in the short documentary from 10 years ago, titled, “Twenty Feet From Stardom”. Follows the experiences of the most sought after backup singers of Rock, Soul, & Pop from the 60s thru the 80s. Maybe in your free time.

[@Michael-xk3sp]

Merry was pregnant and had a miscarriage while laying this down at like 3 AM, woken up by Jagger- The rest is history. Poor Girl. Immortal track.

[@John-nx9hx]

It is as relevant today as 55 years ago. I' m 60 now and my generation lived our whole lives listening to this, looking at today's headlines makes me feel like we haven't learned from our past at all. We are still to eager to dump weapons, munitions and young lives into senseless wars instead of living peacefully. I truly hope your generation young lady does better then mine.

[@ritagryphon222]

Great reaction

[@robotjg962]

Great reaction, thanks. I was at college when this was released, a very liberal college and the anti war protests were on going. I was drafted but failed the physical because I has to take a med for asthma. My best friend joined the marines and went to Vietnam, he came back changed and a very scary person, told me some horrible things he witnessed.

[@wilbursims5565]

Always liked the Stones and this record thanks Angela ❤

[@laurenpeck3609]

In my top 10!! 🔥

[@aaronarnold7653]

Aloha, Most Excellent reaction 🎉❤😊

[@terenzo50]

Merry Clayton!

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 One my favourite tracks, and is actually my Wifes Ringtone ! LOL

[@johnniekight1879]

Beautiful reaction

[@patrickvecchio8138]

I like your opening theme music,Angela.

[@mcbeezee2120]

As tumultuous as the 60s/70s were, compared to today, they were a cake walk. Wish I was there now instead of THESE times. Be/stay ready.

[@wombatwilly1002]

Nailed it!

[@grandwazoodebris1015]

Great reaction. Not just a song about war, but about violence, chaos. Released after the MLK & Robert Kennedy assassinations, during Vietnam war, after various race riots/uprisings in the US. Scary times, "Mad bull lost its way", maybe inspired by Picasso using bulls in Guernica, other works. And like your great reaction said, people without a choice hoping not to be swept away. Gimme shelter. Mainly a Keef written song I think.

[@CalBru]

Kate Bush - Sensual World; Chris Rea - On the Beach; Friends of Distinction - Love or Let Me Be Lonely

[@danevans5823]

I know it's very hard to put into words what is happening today and what happened yesterday and the way it's been since the beginning.War,murder,Rape,pillage,burning .For my thoughts when I hear this and other real life songs,I am sad but I must say,we have to speak on this subject and other problems we face in daily life in order to affect change

[@itsmedrooms6071]

It is very relevant today unfortunately. It’s a great song and those female vocals had so much feel and soul, truly iconic.

[@ColKurtzknew]

Their best single imho and Merry stole the show !

[@RoryVanucchi]

Good song. One of their best

[@michaellynch9550]

My favorite part of this song is the third rape murder sung by the woman. when her voice cracks it just tells you she’s putting everything she’s got into singing

[@arautus]

Angela is a very empathetic person. I feel her pain in regards to the wars that are happening now.

[@nostalga44jo]

I like the gospel comparison. ❤🪄🫧🪷

[@northernlight2598]

One of Merry Mick's best vocals!

[@DrinkingmeadwithsamAdams]

Mary could belt out a song, I know it was impromptu but adding Mary to this song was a moment in time

[@gazoontight]

Merry Clayton was pregnant when she recorded the vocals.

[@CarlHobson-zm2gk]

The Stones first pick was Bonnie Bramlett from Delaney and Bonnie----They were married and Delaney wouldn't let her, M. Clayton stepped in, rest is history.

[@davids2096]

This is one of my favorites by them! I don't know why they're still touring! It's an immeasurable task to do so! They have more 🤑 money than they'll ever need or spend, but maybe they sold their soul and have to pay the piper, who knows! Anything can be possible I guess! Goodbye!

[@scotttrainer9704]

There's never been a time this wasn't relevant.

[@aarondejesusrosasdurazo2005]

What a riff 🤘🏻🧔🏻🤘🏻

[@BOLEYNMAD13]

Yael Deckelbaum - Prayer Of The Mothers (Official Video)

[@danielschaeffer1294]

Humanity will never learn to be human.

[@vicprovost2561]

I hear you my dear on war, I''m 68 and there has been some armed conflict, somewhere on planet Earth, my entire life. Unending misery as we always have a reason to end up fighting someone somewhere, often because our own stupidity or we try to uphold the world order, sometimes for questionable reasons plus there have been a whole host of misguided and downright evil leaders who can't leave their neighbors alone or live together. All I know is my dad did not fight in WW2 for what this country and really, the world, has become. Sad days indeed. Screw it all, Awesome song, one of their very best and utterly of its time but also timeless, they had so many great but different tunes, this is one of their very best rockers. You really need to see it live back when Mick Taylor was the 2nd guitarist along with Keith Richards, the period from 1969 to 1974 was when that combo helped take them to their musical peak in many minds. Also try Midnight Rambler live in that era, you will love to see the videos that are a time capsule of those long ago days. Enjoy pretty lady, one of my cats just visited me, That makes all the outside madness go away... Rock On! 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎹🎷🎶

[@JK-zo1pd]

You have to check out sympathy for the devil from the Rolling Stones. It’s a must.

[@markmoses4646]

Very perceptive of you.The woman singing was Mary Clayton. She is/was a gospel singer. Try and find a video that isolates her vocals. It is amazing!

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

Merry Clayton.

[@markmoses4646]

@@ericsierra-franco7802 Thanks for the correction.

[@97warlock]

Micheal Jackson - Earth Song Live ...... it left me speechless and will always be relevant

[@tomloft2000]

You should see the movie of the same name. btw it's not a war movie.

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