The Tragic True Story of Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones

[@Michel-r6m]

When you hear Gimme Shelter you know the 60's are over.

[@EdVanMeyer]

Yes, this was like the last song before the door closed. It is one of my favourite tracks, it is the ghost of Brian Jones.

[@Merimirin]

Amazing story! I LOVE ❤ this song!

[@MusicMongoose]

My favourite Stones song by a mile!

[@WillyCLARKE-g8c]

Phenomenal track.

[@kimnabi3988]

#1 stones hit

[@TR-wg4kl]

Awesome!!! Merry you give me chills everytime I hear your voice!!! A great singer!!!

[@MusicMongoose]

The best!

[@masudashizue777]

They have many excellent songs but I'd have to say Gimme Shelter was their best effort.

[@MusicMongoose]

Agreed!

[@jlatimer716]

Keith Richards is such a beautiful man and person and musician. Love him so ...best song ever

[@JB-js4ir]

As an ovarian cancer survivor…, I can relate to Mary’s taking time to mourn that pregnancy. She’s responsible for the chills I feel every time I hear this. It’s so good, I feel another part of me die and become reborn at the same time. Thanks Mary

[@Neil_MALTHUS]

I knew about the hell's angel murder but not the circumstances of getting the legendary backing vocals and that which transpired possibly as a direct / indirect consequence. Very sad story for what is of course a legendary song but more so for the great singer herself.

[@u2bewatcher159]

Sorry to hear about her miscarriage. That is my favorite Stone's song. I don't think I'll be able to enjoy it exactly the same next time I hear it. God bless her!

[@LaurieValdez-zk3dy]

I ❤ Keith

[@MusicMongoose]

And he loves you

[@encoreunefois1X]

Jack Nitzsche and Clayton also appear on the soundtrack to "Performance" shot in 1968. Clayton recorded her own version of Gimme Shelter in 1970, so it wasn't that long until she was able to sing it again.

[@davidoran123]

Mary Clayton steals the show..........love this powerful song.

[@jerrymcdaniel4539]

Yes great vocals on this track

[@aminahmed2220]

What a great video have a wonderful day also I am going to college in Canada where I live in ❤😊

[@MusicMongoose]

Have fun!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I always thought this was their best song and album, very fascinating to hear the backstory. Edit: I thought Gimmer Shelter was on Beggars Banquet, which is actually my favorite Stones album. But Let it Bleed is damn good as well.

[@NorthernMike]

Sympathy for the devil is my favorite song and in the last 10 years Factory Girl has become a top 10 for me.

[@scottwallace901]

Merry Clayton recorded have own version of the song. Not as good. She is an amazing singer.

[@MusicMongoose]

Incredible vocalist!

[@bicivelo]

Liked and subscribed. Great stuff. Thank you. 😊

[@MusicMongoose]

Welcome aboard!

[@mazmoslash4049]

Same here, my favorite song.

[@EdVanMeyer]

I heard this on the Rolled Gold LP, it just stood out. A superb atmospheric track, raising the ghost of Brian Jones as he departs both the Stones and this world.

[@frankgodspeed]

Great piece here man.

[@MusicMongoose]

Much appreciated!

[@derekroberts6654]

Song just keeps getting darker….

[@MusicMongoose]

Changes the way you listen to it once you know the backstory, right?

[@williamblair9597]

And more accurate as time goes by.

[@jimhere1]

The tone of the song does not feel light or playful to me. It feels dark and menacing.

[@MusicMongoose]

Interesting!

[@fredzep01]

Fcuk, why did I watch this, I'll never hear that song without thinking of Merry's loss. you can hear how she sang that right down to the center of her being..... For me, her voice was the stand out thing in that song...

[@MusicMongoose]

gives the song a whole new meaning doesn't it!

[@mpista7182]

I was at Altamont. It was the death of the outdoor free concert era. And I had been to many in NorCal

[@reethkitchards]

Something died in order for something else to live. Captured for all time.

[@josephkolozi9364]

Always sounded dark but maybe they’re best. Clayton sang like Jagger never could. Great choice. But sad for her.

[@stephenelkington4971]

Fact check - 'Beggars Banquet - mostly recorded with Keith Richards on guitar'. One of the standout tracks from this outstanding album was 'No Expectations' - featuring beautiful slide guitar playing from physical and emotional wreck Brian Jones.

[@MusicMongoose]

Right you are! One of his last contributions to The Stones I believe!

[@branko4033]

Probably the best, my personal fav anyway, from certainly the best band ever. My eternal gratitude to all who gave us Gimme Shelter. Most of all to 🤟🤟🤟🎸🎸🎸Keef🎸🎸🎸🤟🤟🤟 and to 💔💔💔Merry💔💔💔.

[@gigi-nl8rp]

Mary’s voice umm no one better…❤

[@jerrymcdaniel4539]

Wait what a woman causing turmoil in a band. Who would have thought.

[@HandyMan657]

She sang on more than just Gimme Shelter on that album. Just saying.

[@patrickblahut4745]

Tremendous performance. But what's with all these X's and overlays in this video? Are they supposed to increase tension or immediacy, like some sort of bootleg film? They're crap, and they detract from a captivating story. Whoever added these overlays should be ashamed of his film-making presumptuousness and naivety.

[@MusicMongoose]

It’s because of KZbin’s Content ID. Calm down.

[@shadrach6299]

The Beatles could have never written GMS

[@encoreunefois1X]

True enough, but there are plenty of Beatles songs the Stones couldn't have written. Horses for courses, surely?

[@interested-q4d]

and marsha hunt and poor white hound dog?

[@constantinebodien1887]

Did you ever hear Child in Time by Deep Purple.

[@branko4033]

It's nice, but what has it got to do with Gimme Shelter?

[@constantinebodien1887]

@@branko4033 First of all, it creates a more haunting and chaotic sound.

[@LouiseJames-im7qo]

Warning to all pregnant women don’t sing at night

[@MusicMongoose]

Great advice...

[@LouiseJames-im7qo]

Also if rumors are true check out the back story on Keith’s “You Got the Silver”

[@lightotw]

The words in the backing vocals are disturbing. I never heard them until this story/presentation. Best intro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJncn5qhetueb6M

[@brucethomas5123]

How many overblown adjectives can you stuff into a dead carcass of a tune review?well after watching this stale treat I would guess quite a few

[@matswillhelmsson4549]

LOT of talk. No musical 🤔

[@MusicMongoose]

@@matswillhelmsson4549 I can’t easily play the song because of copyright. Also, I’m focussing on the story behind the song rather than the song itself…