The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil (REACTION)

[@davidrivero7943]

That was OUR Rap Music. 60-70's Rhithmical ,Truthful, Political & to the point . Big Speakers , Technics turntables , House Parties . Nothings changed .

[@andyallan2909]

It's the 'Rolling Stones Rock'N'Roll Circus', that's why John Lennon, Pete Townsend, Eric Clapton, etc. and others are there.

[@JeffSweigartJr]

I think this song was the high point of the whole show. My opinion.

[@scottodonnell7121]

@@JeffSweigartJr nah, The Who were so good doing "A Quick One While He's Away" that the Stones held that performance from the film for years. This was great, but the Who were better.

[@edf9682]

@@scottodonnell7121you’re exactly right. You know else was awesome at that show was Jethro Tull!

[@Oldhogleg]

Most people miss the point that the devil is used as a scapegoat for their own evil actions; it's people who are responsible for their actions, it's people doing evil things.

[@RazzleDazz72]

After all, it was you and me.

[@Oldhogleg]

@@RazzleDazz72 Exactly

[@lt.spears1889]

Scripture would make a case for BOTH, as a matter of fact that’s, well, fact.

[@lt.spears1889]

Diehard Stones, 60 yrs old blah blah blah, anyhow, and don’t stone me, actually feel free to, but this particular performance was perfect, but even great songs can go a bit long, nonetheless a stellar performance with a great song.

[@Oldhogleg]

@@lt.spears1889 I guess one could possibly argue it's like the concept behind propaganda; it's not about deceiving people, it's about encouraging people to deceive themselves.

[@doughaviland1729]

NOW you know where the term " moves like Jagger " comes from!❤😂

[@oldskool4612]

The 60's and 70's musically were legendary. Who'd a thought The Stones would still be performing today ❤ Great reaction gentlemen ✌️

[@pb68slab18]

Performing? Who'da thunk Mick & Keith would still be alive!

[@joelliebler5690]

Well at least without Keith! Those transfusions really helped him even if he looks like a skeleton!

[@billadkins5150]

Rock and Roll Circus is a must see!! Lennon played with Clapton. Jethro Tull played a tune with Tony Iommi on lead guitar pre Black Sabbath! The Who play also! All kinds of great stuff !

[@gluteusmaximus1657]

On one of the amps i could read " Toni Iommi".

[@billadkins5150]

From what I understand, that is the only video of Jethro Tull with Tony Iommi playing guitar in existence.

[@debbiel.1655]

I thought I saw Pete Townsend in the crowd.

[@pudder68]

@@debbiel.1655 I saw him too.. and im pretty sure the shorter guy in the crowd twirling around with a girl was Keith Moon

[@sagegoodwin1]

@@debbiel.1655the Who stole the whole show with a killer A Quick One While He’s Away. IIRC it was the reason the Stones didn’t release this movie back in the day and shelved it. Definitely a must see :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHvZY2CVYpJ4j5Ysi=47jZCuUqQyMR7zh5

[@Big_Al_63]

I think Mick defined the term "frontman". He just felt it.

[@vicprovost2561]

Greatest frontman ever, even Robert Plant and Freddy Mercury would acknowledge that.

[@Colin-1964]

This is from “The Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus”. Great Little Film.✌🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@stonehobson2487]

Crazy film. Raw live performances and art from the times. A real inside look at major talents at their peak or early in their careers. I highly recommend checking it out just for the historic value if nothing else.

[@johneldridge8678]

Mick Jagger is incredibly funky, and has a lot of soul. Yes, they appealed to EVERYBODY.

[@LisaMichelle01]

Ike & Tina opened for The Stones in the 60’s and Mick would go in Tina’s dressing room while they were practicing and he would watch the girls dancing and try their moves. Tina said she taught him The Pony. She can imitate him perfectly. She said they had a lot of fun together

[@elisaabolafia9542]

Interesting tidbit ❗ Thanks Lisa.

[@carolmcbride7552]

Opened along with either Johnny or Edgar Winter and BB King - saw that show in MSG in New York - also the tour that ended with Altamonte and the notorious Hell's Angels as security

[@Gordy63]

One of the best written, performed and provocative songs in rock history, by the greater rock band ever! 🤘

[@briangray00]

Yes, but nope, but yeah that was great!

[@Gordy63]

@@briangray00I concur - this version live is far from their best performance of Sympathy (1969 at MSG is much better).

[@renematz1138]

The closed caption lyrics on the video really reinforce this. For a classic we have all heard a million times, it's a great reminder of the artistry of the writing.

[@Johonnac]

@@renematz1138Intelligent, literate & thoughtful writing

[@renematz1138]

@@Johonnac Agreed. Well put!

[@stillstanding8286]

That’s Rocky Dzidzornu on percussion and Nicky Hopkins on piano. This was a brand new song at the time of this performance (11 December 1968), the album that it was included on (“Beggars Banquet”) had just been released a few days earlier. It’s now considered one of their most classic songs.

[@thegorn68]

The Stones have been on their "last tour" for roughly 30 years now. LOL!

[@apctest8359]

Probably longer than that, I remember when they played a farewell tour when I was in High School. I graduated in '85 :) But I'll tell you what, I saw them a couple months ago in Vegas and they were fantastic

[@chrishoff5291]

It started August 11, 1989 at a club in New Haven CT called Toads Place. They were in CT for months rehearsing for their upcoming tour and made a planned unannounced appearance at the 40th birthday party for concert promoter Jimmy Koplik....a night I will remember for the rest of my life. I have pics and a pick from Keith.

[@bigboycombo6342]

I seen them in the 80's for their first farewell tour, lol.

[@ErikaSMHS]

This is so ridiculously righteous. He closed with this at State Farm Stadium 🏟️ so everyone walking to their cars singing “hoo hoo. Hoo hoo.” He was dressed in all red with a red top hat and all of the lights were red. Incredible. ❤ Thx for doing this.

[@edf9682]

The Stones live is an amazing experience no matter what age they are.

[@AliasMark69]

MASSIVE KUDOS and Thanks to the Sound and Camera guys who captured this ICONIC Performance for us all to see and enjoy.....

[@cherylalexander1948]

Massively iconic talent...nobody sings and moves like Jagger!!!❤

[@steddie4514]

Wow, in my seventies and have'nt seen this before. Stupendous! Thanks boys 👍🇬🇧

[@loisrogers9042]

I'd only seen studio graphics video. What a treat this was! (I'm 70!)

[@robertsaul234]

This is from a TV show that went unaired for many years. The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus with guests John Lennon, Eric Clapton, The Who, Jethro Tull, and Tah Majal. It was filmed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg who then ditected Let it Be a few months later.

[@willblood7082]

My favorite lyrics in this song: “So if you meet me, have some courtesy Have some sympathy and some taste Use all your well-learned politesse Or I'll lay your soul to waste, mm, yeah”

[@woodyheywood8792]

It always amazes me that this live performance is so close to the studio version. Either way a great tune and a little history lesson to boot. Awesome reaction Gents!

[@AliasMark69]

"Pleased To Meet You, But What's Puzzling You Is Just The Nature Of My Game"..... Legendary lyrics

[@johnprice6066]

This was The Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus from 1968. It featured the Stones, The Who, Taj Mahal, The Dirty Mac (John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Mitch Mitchell from the Jimi Hendrix Experience, and Keith Richards on BASS), and Jethro Tull with Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath miming on guitar (the original guitar part was recorded by Mick Abrams).

[@scottodonnell7121]

They hadn't killed Brian Jones yet.

[@kathybwell]

Now THAT was fun!! Mick in his prime and damn, not just lead vocals, he was a showman. And the Stones were in the Bay Area?! That’s cool. Had to chuckle when you said it was their final tour. I saw them back in 82 and they dubbed that tour their Farewell Tour. Mick energized that show too, one of my favorite concerts 😍

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I remember seeing the concert movie from around that time & people thought they were ‘old’ back then🤣

[@warager4753]

The Stones have NEVER claimed to be doing a final tour. They're not even calling this latest tour their last. Those rumors have never come from the band itself.

[@jeffdorsey6537]

As was 78's farewell tour

[@frankisfrank69]

The conga player is ROCKY DIJON. He's not part of the Stones but he did play on this track in the studio (Beggars Banquet album) and in this movie, The Rolling Stones Rock 'n Roll Circus. Very good reaction video... The Stones are the best!

[@davidwilkins5932]

Best recorded performance I’ve heard of that song.

[@Doogs5150]

I saw the Stones for the first time back in 1981 for their “Tattoo You” tour. That was supposedly their last tour. Here we are almost 44 later and they’re still Rockin’. This is one of my favorites. Thanks for the reaction!

[@dbradx]

My all-time favourite Stones song, and this performance is the sh*t - glad you guys found your way here, and you're making my day once again. Much love from Canada!

[@AMPR45]

It’s crazy to watch this performance and realize they didn’t even put it out because they thought they got shown up by the other bands performing and that day.

[@membysteph64]

What can you say gentlemen? The Stones are legendary. Great reaction La/Che love what you are doing keep up the fantastic work.

[@retiredfirelt586]

This is badass... awesome version of this song Bros. 😎

[@billschafer9668]

This was a 1968 concert. Just a classic rendition. Brian Jones on maracas and Keith as the only guitarist. Nicky Hopkins on piano sounds great. On conga drums is Ricky Dijon.

[@Big_Al_63]

RIP BRIAN JONES!

[@brooklynbridgealias]

Rocky Dijon, not Ricky.

[@brooklynbridgealias]

@@Big_Al_63 And Nicky Hopkins, and Charlie Watts,.............................

[@billschafer9668]

@@brooklynbridgealias yep, either auto correct or fat fingers

[@morbiouslenoir]

The best frontmen are the best because everything that they do, they MEAN it. They are committed to it.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

I grew up a hard rock guy, Zep, Sabbath, Deep Purple, but everyone loves the Stones. A band that talented, that raw, that original, profound, and unique cannot be ignored. Great stuff.

[@karenfryberger4260]

This was Incredible. I started listening to the Rolling Stones when I was about 10 yrs old. I"m 70 now. I've watched countless performances, documentaries (notably "Gimme Shelter" - the Altamont documentary. Hard to believe that concert was just one year after this show) interviews, etc. but I never, ever saw this before. Grateful there is a film available to be experienced. They are so, so young here. Sigh. Thanks, AB, for pulling it up and reacting to it. Will be looking for whatever I can find from the "Rolling Stones Rock'N'Roll Circus" on YT.

[@roberttanner5093]

This video is 55 years old. Still kicks butt!!

[@christinawoolley6206]

What a marvelous performance! Always loved the song yet this is such a beautiful surprise. Thank you gentlemen! Love your reactions! 😽🎶

[@kevinmarker-cz3bx]

Moves like Jagger..right before your eyes soul bros...great choice as always Sirs

[@jesselobo3213]

Using the devil as a crutch is the way of the world and tells us everything we need to know about the ultimate destiny of humanity. A great and amazing song.

[@flyoverme7412]

"He's hearing something different" Classic!

[@KennyCamaro2364]

Laa and Chee. Congratulations on 50k subs! AWESOME BABAY!!!

[@hampyonce]

Pete Townsend was in the tripping audience. That room was pulsing...

[@renematz1138]

I knew that must be him...

[@adk100m]

Love you guys ... only you would point out that Sir Mick is dancing to his own rhythm clock ... but finds his way back to "the 1." Brilliant.

[@christianmarler2253]

Mick Jagger is 81 years old now, and he still performs with this same energy.

[@Lannes03]

LOVE that You Guys Got to the STONES at the APEX of their POWERS ))) ))) ))) 💎⚡️🇬🇧

[@suesebree8670]

Speaking of Mick being a showman, check out a live version of "Midnight Rambler" in the 70s. It will blow your mind!

[@AngelChester914]

Wow, the Stones were "babies" it's so old but still rocking.

[@Papag53]

The song is brilliant. Historical accurate.

[@scottodonnell7121]

After Altamont the Stones refused to play this for years in concert.

[@georgekininmonth2070]

Just saw them in Santa Clara at Levi Stadium. Mick and Keith are both 80 years old and Ronnie Wood is 77. Yes, that's where I got my dancing style. Free and with it!

[@BreckenZridge]

I’ve become a big Yes fan but I saw them a week ago in Santa Clara, CA and man, I forgot what a Stones fan I was. They are around 80 yrs old and Mick was doing the same thing in this video. I was blown away

[@natashab3412]

Best explanation of Mick's dancing ever ...lol & his lil 7 yr old son. ( at 81 ) Dances the same. .. Also in the crowd , Pete townsend/ Who Yoko , Taj Mahal Jethto Tull

[@dianel222]

My favorite Stones song. 💜💜💜

[@scotttrainer9704]

Unlike most bands The Rolling Stones regularly had other people perform with them. They also tried to use local groups on their concert tours. Imagine being a local bar band and the Stones ask you to perform at their concert.

[@vicprovost2561]

Or play impromptu at the local bar, they did it all. Greatest band ever!

[@Nutty_commrenter]

Glad you chose this live version. I never get tired of watching Mick's antics!❤

[@williamdemerchant7295]

They did a great job re-mastering and restoring this old concert footage.🎶🎧😍 Thanks guys.

[@olpossum5186]

oh man. the stones have, in my opinion, a string of their best albums beginning with '67s Beggar's Banquet, then Let it Bleed, Sticky Fingers, Exile on Main Street, and Goat's Head Soup in '73 that are all solid work. this is after their more mid-60s psychedelic vibe when they got back to the roots of rock and re-embraced the sounds of american country and blues.

[@lindalee5866]

Brilliant, of course!

[@TeresaMount-t9o]

The first beat and I knew this song , one of their best. Thank you guys.

[@billadkins5150]

It’s fun seeing the original lineup.

[@tugferry]

Check out their song Waiting On A Friend.... On the album Tattoo You... great cut... my favorite Stones song

[@LeslieEscobedo-sx7ee]

Just saw them in LA.. they were awesome! 's he is the same... running around the stage and sang his heart out. Stellar!

[@kengregory6026]

nice one chaps..In '82, a friend had a spare ticket to see The Stones at Wembley Stadium..I wasn't particularly into the Stones ,just knowing their 'hits' ,but thought I'd go as I thought they were getting old and might not be around for too long!! I balked at the ticket price ,£10.00 (!) but went anyway.. I was well impressed with the musicianship and energy and understood what the fuss was all about that day..Saw them again 31 years later in 2013 when I was working at Glastonbury...I had binoculars on the stage and Keith hardly played a note, Ronnie Wood doing all the heavy lifting..but in those 31 years ,I've lost a lot of that energy too I guess! A great band in their prime, more of a corporate machine now...but good memories...keep up the good work guys :)

[@NancyMoran-r3b]

All concert crowds had ALL people in the old days!!

[@S.Parrow]

Another great performance from The Rolling Stones Rock n Roll Circus is "Yer Blues" by the Dirty Mac {John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Mitch Mitchell}

[@davidl9771]

Yes. React to this

[@jerrypost9651]

Yep, they did just play the Bay Area. I was there a week ago tonight, and they were freaking awesome!! 😀 This song was included in the set. Mick, 80, still struts around like a 20-year-old. 😎 They were touring their new album, Hackney Diamonds, and, to the best of my knowledge, they haven't said anything about this being a farewell tour. In fact, they're apparently thinking of making another LP. 👍✌️🥳

[@guitarman8462]

This is Rolling Stones at : Rock n Roll Circus . Many artist played that day. For instance : Clapton - Lennon and others.

[@AliasMark69]

My All Time Favorite Rolling Stones Tune.... COOL.

[@snatchhog]

Charisma overload

[@johnprice6066]

The cat on percussion was Kwasi Dzidzornu and they also had Nicky Hopkins on piano. Nicky would later become a member of the Jeff Beck Group and the original Whitesnake.

[@flight505]

I believe the performance is called "Rock and Roll Circus."

[@pegajense]

My favorite song of theirs thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@ZaharaThomascottrell]

all of them tripping their ass's off

[@elisaabolafia9542]

This was FANTASTIC 🔥🔥🔥

[@bluesrock1]

This was called The Rollings Stones Rock n Roll Circus. It was filmed in 1968 but didn't get released until 1996. John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Jethro Tull, Taj Mahal, and a few other notables performed. Some of these other performances are on KZbin. You should check them out.

[@wanderer0617]

I'm so blessed to see the Stones 10x, starting in '75. I watched them play this with high level energy 2 months ago in Vegas and Seattle. Phenomenal ❤

[@davidvsr]

playing for like 50 people...just some live jamming,, and Lenon having a blast! they were so young there

[@jenniferfoster1692]

All the British rockers back then were hanging out together. There was always the narrative of the Stones vs the Beatles, but they were friends. Same with the other bands. They were all in London together & hanging out when not on tour.

[@pcraig1383]

Great reaction and thanks for not obsessing on the lyrics like so many reactors do. It's the music that endures all these years later. Btw, those are Conga drums, Bongos are the little ones.

[@hippylong]

Surely one of the greatest songs ever composed!!!

[@kaychristensen4394]

This tune is so clever. 😎

[@goodbyedemocracy5678]

Dirty Mac and Taj Mahal performances from this film is exceptional.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

They were at SOFI Stadium in Inglewood, CA about two weeks ago. I saw them in LA on my 50th birthday!!👍🏼👍🏼😎😎🎂🍰

[@JohnRawlings-o1g]

CONGRATS FOR YOUR 50k milestone fellas!

[@briantaulbee6452]

Ive never seen this version before. Wow!

[@perrymalcolm3802]

One of their best!

[@NewOldVideos-d5o]

The end sounds very PRINCE LIKE. You can tell the hand drum player was carrying the song because he's the only one who worked up a sweat!

[@kkampy4052]

There was a lot of rock to R&B crossover back in the day. Rock stations would routinely play The Temptations, Spinners, Jackson 5, etc etc. We would drift over to the R&B stations occasionally to hear what they weren't playing on the rock stations.

[@Kuesel68]

They were in Bahia, Brazil when writing this song that was influenced by Brazilian beats. The locals jokingly called the tune "Samba do gringo doido", the samba of the crazy foreigner :D

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

Rolling Stones Rock n' Roll Circus, December 11, 1968... Billy Preston, John Lennon, Eric Clapton and several other well known people in the crowd!

[@paulparker1565]

The GOATs who stare at GOATs.

[@renematz1138]

Mutual admiration, I'm sure.

[@mrmiscast]

Mick always looked like he was in Fast Forward when you'd see him on stage. This may acutally be their "last tour" but they've said that for near about 30 years... Fairwell Tour....number 5 or 6

[@suesebree8670]

Didn't you guys already do MY FAVORITE song from MY FAVORITE band? Carry on!!!

[@walterfleury3840]

John was there he did a Beatles song that day called Yer Blues had him singing and playing Rhythm Guitar, Keith Richards playing the bass, Eric Clapton on Lead Guitar, and Mitch Mitchell of the Jimi Hendrix Experience playing the drums. It is called Yer Blues by the Dirty Mac, check it out sometime if you haven't already.

[@gearjamor]

John Lennon and Yoko....wow!

[@ginapurpura1182]

This is awesome - really fun to see Joh and Yoko - and I think I saw Pete Townsend! ❤️

[@melvinwomack3717]

Dope footage 😮

[@mick7575]

You should do the rest of the film, Taj Mahal, Lennon, Yoko, Clapton, The Who. Great stuff

[@brianbrooks-in5yy]

Bunch of famous people (Artists) was there in the crowd. That song could go on for 20 minutes, I wouldn't mind it!

[@RichardDickson-to7zg]

People forget that a piano is a percussion instrument. Nicky Hopkins once again!

[@MichaelBrown-x1q]

In the audience are members of other popular bands!! I remember seeing members of The Who and others I can't remember? Which is cool as hell to me! Just having a good time!

[@got2soar]

The day y'all did You Can't Always Get What You Want that video popped up in my suggestions. Glad it popped up in yours too. What a great performance.