THIS IS THE ONE!! First Time Reaction To The Rolling Stones - 'Sympathy For The Devil'

[@MDreeezy]

The work of lyrical genius’s, what a way to deliver!

[@julesbower762]

Sorry to bother you... Could you maybe link the video you watch in the description? Maybe you did, and my old eyes just can't see it? Be well, enjoy, thanks for sharing.

[@shanevaters1615]

The Guns N Roses cover is likely my favorite cover of all time

[@philshorten3221]

What you said.. Dude please please please do :- Supertramp "Crime of the Century" Soon as you get through the lyrics you'll see why😉 And if you like what you hear then :- Supertramp "School" another lesson for us all!

[@tekay44]

if you know your history the lyrics are phenomenal. filthy nasty guitar.

[@TheRedStateBlue]

The work of lyrical geniuses. What a way to deliver! Fixed your shit grammar for you.

[@lisarainbow9703]

Nothing like getting a free history lesson while you jam out!

[@cameronpickard7456]

y7up only stones can do that

[@rvponto]

@@cameronpickard7456 Iron Maiden: Hold My Tea!

[@revolutionday1]

@@rvponto Beat me to it!! #uptheirons 🤘

[@cynthiapiazza3168]

True! But how many of these youngsters have to wiki blitzkreig & troubadors?!?

[@RaymondNordahl]

Your interpretation is a 100% correct. The line at the end in the screams seals it: "You're to blame". It's not the devil, it's us.

[@CatherinePearl100]

He can only persuade. He whispers in your ear, - lies, the truth, whatever talks you into considering an action. But in the end, it’s our choice, and Lucifer doesn’t actually DO anything. He only talks.

[@stirlingmoss4621]

@@CatherinePearl100just like politicians

[@Prodigal1]

Except Evil originated with Satan.

[@agitatedmongoose]

​@@Prodigal1yeah but that's not what Mick is trying to say. He wants you to believe it's the obvios answer The Devil the whole time but with that last line it's us. Hence Sympathy for the Devil. We are the devil. Oh and there is no Satan in reality. Grow up. Lol.

[@Prodigal1]

@@agitatedmongoose not kiddie! Am 62. Grown up as far as I’m gonna go. No sympathy for Satan. He’s HELL BOUND FOR ETERNITY. 😁

[@Jimi-DV]

Devil: the final scapegoat for the Humans to blame.

[@marystockton5730]

Rip Charlie Watts the coolest drummer ever 😎

[@leannlaplante3643]

You give me hope for the future. I'm blown away by how many young people are loving this music. The raw, authentic, talented musicians I had growing up truly shaped me. May their music shape you too. Keep on rockin. Thank you for having an open mind and heart.

[@clairash2004]

Totally agree

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Your analysis is spot on! People blaming the devil, 'the devil made me do it' etc, making everything about religion, is absolutely shifting their responsibility for bad behavior individually & as a community on any level.

[@randallpetersen9164]

"Tell ya one time - You're to blame!" This line is the key to understanding his game. He's not directly doing anything - It's all on us. He's saying it straight up - We're the problem!

[@galadballcrusher8182]

And he is the convenient scapegoat

[@MagicCityGirl]

Like Crowley (the demon) says in "Good Omens" - "Nothing I can think up is as bad as what they do to themselves"

[@RavenFire4]

I recommend watching the live version, Mick Jagger is an iconic frontman

[@hopeklemann1]

BABY, YOU NAILED THE MEANING AGAIN! I'm very impressed at your depth of perception.... you have understood the deep meaning of the song way more than people who have listened to it for years.

[@MDreeezy]

I tried my best wirh this one! I think the lyric video helped me alot more though, dont know if i could have picked up on it without the lyrics first toem through. I appreciate you 🙏🏽💙

[@anthonyblakely399]

Great lyrics. And one of the only songs that has the Devil's perception on humanity. Very cool song. Glad you enjoyed. I enjoyed it 50 years ago. I want you to react to, "Wild Horses. "

[@DandyLion662a]

And the song right after it on the album - Can't You Hear Me Knockin'.

[@revolutionday1]

The band Bush did a phenomenal cover of Wild Horses, on some Late Nite show in the 90's!

[@charliewhite1985]

The lyrics are inspired by a Russian novel that Jagger read in the mid 60's called The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. It's a dark political satire based on Stain's USSR.

[@emcsquared8681]

You pretty much got it spot on. The line that ties it all together is at the end when he says “I tell you one time, you’re to blame”. We tend to blame a made up devil for the evil things we do so we never have to take responsibility for our actions.

[@steveullrich7737]

The song's lyrics are fairly straight forward with the "devil" singing about his past deeds but also alludes to who the so called devil (or evil) really is "when after all, it was you and me".

[@EydeRedman]

So that means the devil is in us all?

[@technomikelyons]

@@EydeRedman it's about how the evils humans commit get blamed on "the Devil" rather than taking responsibility themselves. So Jagger, as the Devil in the song, is asking for some sympathy. @MDreeezy hit the nail on the head.

[@viewfromvt4698]

I’m sixty three years old. Born and raised to the music of the sixties, 70s, 80s, and early 90s. It’s a pleasure to see analytical mind’s in our youth today.The baby boomers lived in a difficult but wonderful time. There are so many bands from the 60s and 70s and 80s and into the early 90s that really were profound. Since I’m older sometimes it’s harder to get into listening to the newer music. I like the production and recording methods of the older music, it’s more raw and real, at least to me. There are so many bands and many albums that you can just listen to songs that you’ve never heard before so it actually makes the song seem like it’s a new song because it’s the first time I’ve heard it. So I go back and go through my vinyl and put on albums and listen to the tracks that weren’t played as much and that really is a great way to experience something that keeps my mind young. Ask people born in the sixties about the struggles we went through and how it seemed to change for the better until now. It’s is like everything we tried to change for the better has been thrown out. We’re going backwards in a bad way. When you get older and have experienced life sometimes you can explain what’s going on and what’s really important. So the next time you have a opportunity to talk to someone older, see what’s their opinion, they have no reason to sugarcoat when mortality is so close at hand we will tell you the truth and try to help you get through what’s troubling you because it’s troubling our generation to. I subscribed. You are a breath of fresh air and you give me hope for our future.

[@bernardk5189]

Thanks, that was very well said. I'm 68 and definitely relate. Hopefully things start changing for the better in his generation.

[@ipezmusic]

Another classic Stones song: "She's a rainbow". You will not regret it.

[@renewillner5061]

One of my thorp the “ She like a rainbow “ lovelovelove ❤️✌🏻🌷

[@kristahartmann6712]

The Stones are simultaneously sophisticated and elemental...they can expand, combine, & layer so many elements and have it result in a tractor-beam for the duration of the composition. They only wandered a little too far once since the 60's and quickly self-corrected. Haven't we all? I'm not fond of every decade but I would never abandon them. They've earned my loyalty and the test of time has validated their place in the history of rock n' roll. They are eternal. Keith formed an occasional band, The Expensive Winos, with Daddy Watchel (The premier guitar free lancer-Nicks, Carly Simon, Ronstadt, etc)) & Steve Jordan- legend on drums..."Take it So Hard" !Iive video (Hollywood Bowl) is a perfect example of why Keith will always be the most beloved...loose, emo, in love with the music, the OG of ALL rock guitarists. The Riff Master.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Conga drums in this. This song is on "Beggars Banquet" and Gimme Shelter is on "Let it Bleed"; both outstanding albums. The Stones' original drummer, Charlie Watts, passed in August of 2021. He is greatly missed. The band actually formed in 1962, 62 years ago! Original member Brian Jones died (in a drowning accident) in 1969. Guitarist Mick Taylor replaced him. Ron Wood joined the band in 1976. Original bassist Bill Wyman quit in 1993.

[@stuBdoc]

One of the greatest rock songs ever composed or performed. The music, the vocals, the lyrics are all the very best. From my favorite Stones' album, Beggar's Banquet. Check out the rest. The lyrics are a history lesson and a morality lesson. Been enjoying this song since it was released in 1969.

[@armusc757]

The Bass line is everything!!

[@nslsooner10]

And it’s Keith playing it.

[@doughaviland1729]

One of the BADDEST BASS tracks EVER! They set the mark with this one. Used in movies and TV for five decades!😂❤❤❤

[@jaycorby]

" The devil made me do it!! " The ultimate cop out when we do something sleazy - you got it right, Dreezy...stop blaming Lucifer and everyone else, we have to own it.

[@trudywolfe2795]

LOVE THE STONES. ❤❤❤❤

[@CatDownUnderTheStars]

'You Can't Always Get What You Want' will knock your socks off, as we actually said in the 70s. :) I have subscribed, love your take. And don't worry about the pause, you are correct, you pause very little but sometimes you have to catch that feeling. Mick and Keith were schoolmates. Keith Richards' autobiography is a good read. He was in love with Ronnie Spector, whose music you may also like. Girl band. Song for reference 'Be My Baby'.

[@gtplumbing2004]

I hope you know history, that's when the song really bites.

[@hanoverfist07]

“Can’t You hear me Knocking” great track as expected. Enjoy..

[@DandyLion662a]

Yup, right up there with Sympathy and Gimme Shelter.

[@lorrainemiller688]

It's the dissonance of grooving so hard while this message is being delivered-- that's the nature of his game! Woo Woo!

[@jasonremy1627]

The core members from the early 1960s to the mid 1990s were: Keith Richards guitars Mick Jagger lead vocals Charlie Watts drums Bill Wyman bass They also usually (but not always) had a fifth member, depending on the time, this was 1962-1969 Brian Jones (multiinstrumentalist) 1969-1974 Mick Taylor (guitar) 1976-present Ron Wood (guitar) They also frequently worked with a number of guest musicians, like piano player Nicky Hopkins or sax player Bobby Keys.

[@leonb456]

Stu?

[@etorolira]

In this song, Keith Richards play the bass and the lead guitar.

[@Bikebrh]

I've always assumed that the "Thanks Nicky" near the beginning was a reference to Nicky Hopkins playing keys on this song.

[@markdecker6190]

Love me some Bobby Keys!

[@PJAC1]

I've been super fortunate to have seen the Stones in concert a few times!! I tell you, listening to an entire stadium of fans singing Hoo Hoo all together, while the band is rocking this song, is more than amazing!!! It's one moment in my life I found extremely awesome!!! Absolutely unforgettable!!! Great reaction to a fabulous song!!

[@getbt]

The song is a perfect (genius) mix of contradictions on several levels: Happy beat/dark lyrics; a cry for sympathy immediately followed with a threatening ultimatum; a foreboding first-hand interaction in an innocent game of "Guess Who?". Even the guitar solo screams torment and pain against a happy dancing upbeat of hell in Heaven - PERFECT! This composition is theatrically and technically a masterpiece, and has become one of my favorites.

[@mikehawkins934]

Your comments about accountability hit the nail on the head. Its a shame so many don't want to hear it.

[@MrRabbit43]

Gotta do “ Can’t You Hear Me Knockin” off Sticky Fingers Mick Taylor on guitar !

[@NebulizerChi]

I'll always remember hearing this for the first time, as a 13-year-old kid listening to the Memorial Day weekend all-time Top 500 countdown on the radio Drummer Charlie Watts passed away two and a half years ago, and the outpouring of love for the guy kinda surprised me but was 100 percent deserved He never mauled the kit like a Keith Moon or that Led Zep guy, but his style was as distinctive as a rock drummer's can be, and he created so many indelible moments that the tally is rather staggering when you tick 'em off: transitioning the choruses back into the verses in ""(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"; lifting "Paint It, Black" off the launch pad; kicking off ""Under My Thumb"; absolutely owning the beginning of "Get Off of My Cloud"; those two hits at the end of the intro to "Gimme Shelter"; making the groove of "Street Fighting Man" pop ----the list goes on and on, and all of those options are from the '60s lol

[@Pton_reaction_addict]

Nothing like this song. The message is clear. It is my favorite Stones song. Thanks for reviewing it.

[@imfranki]

Keith Richards played bass on this song and the lead guitar was Mick Taylor. With Taylor and Richards together, the Stones made some of their best albums

[@andrewbrennan7291]

So many timeless classic songs from this band - this must be the most portentous song from the Stones ..... others would say Gimme Shelter.

[@michaelmartin6596]

I also love Stray Cat Blues and Dear Doctor on this album.

[@Unsung_Earth]

And jigsaw puzzle

[@dantallman5345]

Smart reaction. This song settles into your brain and grows hooks. It is going to live rent free in your mind for decades. Love it.

[@chassetterfield9559]

At the beginning of the music video, there's a heart with " Thanks, Nicky" inscribed in it. This refers to Nicky Hopkins, a well known studio session keyboard player. he plays the keyboards on this track. He had some medical issues [ and not the usual drug induced ones ], which made it very difficult for him to tour, or he could have been considerably more famous. He ultimately died tragically young from his issues.

[@fuchsiaswing8545]

I've always said it's unironic that the Stones entered their peak for three reasons: Jimmy Miller as a producer, the maturation of Mick and Keith’s songwriting, and Nicky Hopkins. Yes, Mick Taylor would help take them to unforeseen heights when he replaced Brian in 1969, but they were already reaching their apex as a recording band with Beggars Banquet and most of Let It Bleed. Nicky was a prominent “sideman” for the Stones from 1967 to 1974 and could be labeled a de facto member, as his contributions and involvement with the group far exceed that of a sideman. It's a shame, due to ill health, that he could never tour with them again after the 1973 Pacific Tour.

[@stephenfisch615]

Congas are the type of percussion instruments that you hear prominently on Sympathy For The Devil. Rocky Dijon plays them.

[@deborahbarchard5957]

You are a wise young man.

[@griff8578]

Jagger wrote this song when he was 19 years old. Genius at work

[@samil5601]

Jagger was 25 in 1968 and Master and Margarita wasn't published in the West until 1967, I believe. Point still stands. What 25-year-olds write lyrics like this nowadays?

[@Retroearthling]

that was release 55 f'in years ago!!!! BTW that video was just done to accompany it a few years ago.

[@botlus4727]

One of the best songs ever!! The instrumental is wicked! The baseline!!!! The guitar solo, and the all the rest!!! And we didn't even mention the lyrics!! 😎😎😎 Keep up your good reactions, I enjoye watching a lot. Cheers from Berlin 👍🍀😎

[@sharonkirkpatrickcowzer9410]

I’ve been a Stones fan since 1964 and finally saw a live performance in 2019 at the Superdome in New Orleans. They were well worth the weight. They were fantastic!

[@peterholmes2485]

We all have evil inside us and it's up to us as an individual to choose good over evil but we alone have that choice. Great song and reaction 👍🇬🇧

[@widsof7862]

The thing to know about British music from this era, and especially the Rolling Stones, is that they were hugely influenced by black US Blues artists or musicians like Chuck Berry. I think if i remember right, this song was based on a Russian novel, the Master and the margarita.

[@flooglebinder3493]

Great reaction The perfect accompaniment of this is *All Along the Watchtower* by Jimi Hendrix

[@garyporter1702]

Jagger wrote these lyrics because, the older generation at the time (it's kind of funny for me to say that, because I am now 71 years old, but I was young when this song came out), said that Mick Jagger was the devil for influencing the kids! He just said to himself, if they think I'm the devil, then I'll write some lyrics to really mess with their heads. So he did, and this song was the result. I know it really pissed off my parents off, but I loved it and so did all my hippy friends! Ha! Great song for sure!

[@Danielle-ed9kt]

I love when the lyrics of a song are really deep and or depressing but the beat is so happy and upbeat.

[@garethjamesdavies6850]

You are one intelligent guy ! Love your videos

[@aldower3390]

So clever how the good and evil are reversed, this is poetry , history lesson and a brilliant song.👍

[@colleentrygg7376]

This is another Stones masterpiece. Suggest you give You Can’t Always get What You want… also a masterpiece in a completely different way. Just make sure you listen to the studio version , live versions are good but can’t replicate the recording… I’ll leave it at that , you will get what I mean when you listen to it.

[@andrewkurtz-williams1580]

Great reaction, my man. We don't make the world go round it does that all by itself we are just along for the ride and we can't get off.... so I'm doing my best to enjoy it. Keep up the good work 🫶

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

SISTER MORPHINE.

[@MoncurElectric]

Very thoughful reaction, well done!

[@julesbower762]

One of the first song, I made my uncle teach me on guitar. So happy you get to hear it, and share it. Thanks for sharing. 😀

[@sammybeck7794]

Keith Richards plays the lead guitar and bass guitar in this tune. Keith played the bass in this song because he could not get Bill Wyman to play it the way he wanted it so he did it himself.

[@tracyrogers397]

Every time 2 humans meet, this song should play. "it was you and me"

[@stuBdoc]

Next: Can't You Hear Me Knocking from the album Sticky Fingers. You will be amazed at the extended jam that was impromptu, but was so good it was released with the song.

[@delcrowe9712]

They're a great band. Some called them the World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band.

[@samil5601]

They did that. They weren't wrong either.

[@andibay3736]

I agree that you don’t pause nearly as much as many other reactors! People should understand that it’s a reaction channel so you’re providing your feedback. It also has to be occasionally paused so the videos don’t get blocked.

[@reinerspecht8782]

This was the last album the great Brian Jones fully participated on. RIP

[@davidspencer2161]

You got the lyrics, spot on!! Let's make a better world by acting better! It's up to us!!👍🙂

[@hopeklemann1]

the stones have been together with the same four members for 57 years now.... Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts. sadly Charlie passed away about a year and a half ago. 💔

[@matthewbergey7153]

Huh? Ron Wood was not an original member. Brian Jones, then Mick Taylor, and then Ron Wood in the mid 70s

[@Disco_Breakin]

Smile.on your face listening says it all

[@jefferyparker4277]

This is one of the 4 or 5 songs I will call my all time favorites. The lyric are great and the guitar solo - JUST PERFECT!! The best. (Typed before watching)....(typed after watching) love the guitar solo reaction and YOU NAILED THE MEANING. love that from a young guy

[@Tonyblack261]

Back in the day, I used to call this the "Woo Woo" song.

[@WonderGeology]

When they were putting the finishing touches on the song, the original line was "Who killed Kennedy?" indicating JFK; but shortly before it was going to press, Bobby Kennedy was shot and killed so they changed the lyric to "Who killed the Kennedys?"

[@chassetterfield9559]

There's a movie by Jean-Luc Goddard which features many segments filmed in the studio while they were recording this. It shows how the track slowly developed in tempo, and how more & more layers were added in. The original demo was nothing at all like the finished article.

[@chassetterfield9559]

The studio segments are cut into clips of various civil unrest in the 60s, some 'Black rights', women's rights & student riots on Paris streets.

[@fuchsiaswing8545]

Yes, it's essential viewing for Stones fans (or French New Wave). To see the evolution of the song from an acoustic, much slower blues to the final product is quite astounding.

[@rhondacrosswhite8048]

Believe it or not but Mick is fairly well educated. These lyrics are sophisticated especially for R&R. I bought this album when it first came out so I'll never hear it for the first time again but it does my heart good to see a younger generation appreciate it. You might like Let It Bleed but honestly, there aren't any bad songs from the Stones.

[@Gordy63]

Keith Richards played the bass as well as lead guitar on this one. Jagger’s lyrics and delivery are insanely good on this. Hands down one of the best songs in rock and roll history by the best band in rock and roll history!

[@kaychristensen4394]

This song is devilishly clever and you get a history lesson too! 😎

[@Retroearthling]

Next stones you should do is "Can you hear me knocking" It's a banger!

[@arnoldcox9128]

One of the best rock songs ever

[@kurtsaxton823]

Great song. There are so many great Rolling Stones songs, this will be a very long journey so many albums so many songs.

[@sally2shoes]

What song do you think he should do next.

[@kurtsaxton823]

@@sally2shoes I think you should step out of the box and do something like Short and Curlies.

[@kurtsaxton823]

@@sally2shoes I meant to say he it autocorrected me, anything off of Goat's Head Soup would be cool there's just so much to choose from with the Rolling Stones. I'd like to see people do some of the stuff that everybody else isn't reacting to

[@sally2shoes]

@@kurtsaxton823 I’m not familiar with that one I’ll have to go look it up. I suggested Miss You because he’s still new to the stones and I figured start with the more common ones 🤷🏼‍♀️ -did you ever go checkout that guy I recommended to you.. he just did Zeppelin IV and was super into it.

[@kurtsaxton823]

@@sally2shoes I actually did not check himout it completely slipped my mind. Send me who it is again and I'll look at it tonight I've got a bunch of free time. As you know I do liked people reacting to Zeppelin. The Rolling Stones are a tough one to give a suggestion for me because they do so many different things. But I do understand easing somebody into them, sympathy for the devil was a great choice. I do like your Stones suggestion though.

[@mastertoymaker5249]

Wonderful that you picked up on the critique of human nature.. mature beyond your years! ❤

[@lrc9623c]

Good to see you kids finally catchin on to all the great music youve missed.

[@robertasirgutz8800]

History lesson. "Monkey Man", " Can't you hear me Knocking ", " She's so Cold ".....never ends.

[@pegajense]

One of my favorites thank you ❤❤❤

[@davidbordonaro1631]

as others have suggested - Can't You Hear Me Knockin would be a wonderful next listen .

[@JohnLedger-g4i]

60 years + in the business and still going strong. The best ever.

[@Tijuanabill]

Keith Richards is under rated. I get it, he is super famous. But he is famous for being in the Stones, and looking half dead, not for his genius guitar licks.

[@Favorites3827]

Immensely liked your reaction! Thank you!

[@mercychoke4475]

Getting ur world history on whilst experiencing auditory splendor is everything. Jmo. 😉🤘

[@shanefraser7764]

Yesss Sirrrrrr, when older people say our music had more soul and life this is the music we compere moden music toooooo🤘

[@gregthomas1346]

Not a huge stones fan this is one of my favourite tunes , the " drove a tank ,held a generals rank,when the blitzkrieg raged ,and the bodies stank " is possibly my favourite ever lyric , stupendous

[@domenicgalata1470]

The live version from the album Get Your Ya Ya’s Out is so good. A must listen.

[@loisrogers9042]

We have free will. We have a brain with the gift of independent thought. Societal ills are created by society. Noone else to blame but all of us as a society. Great reaction❤

[@deanparkes4644]

My kids have sworn to me they'll play this at my funeral. If they don't I'll haunt them.

[@RKSidd]

The inspiration behind the song is the "Master and Margarita"...a soviet era novel

[@cindydegraaff5083]

You are such an insightful young person. Way to really dig deep and see what the songs mean. You represent your generation very well. Kudos!

[@libertyskrollz7045]

do yer thing man...don't worry about the haters... keep posted...keep reacting...keep rockin!!

[@fredshred5194]

The bad things man does but then blames it on the Devil. Rather than admit to what evil they done all on their own.

[@samil5601]

This. More relevant now than ever before.

[@anthonyv6962]

Well done reaction and analysis. I dig that you put effort into the reaction and analysis. I don't know you but I going to leave you with this fact. Don't ever sell yourself short you will accomplish whatever you desire don't let anyone tell you different. Put in the work and whatever it is its attainable.

[@markschattefor6997]

My favourite version is the Hyde Park concert when Mick Taylor makes his debut on stage with the stones. And how they started with that samba.

[@MyboogerwontSurrender]

Loving that you're going to get it! 😊

[@mikemicrael5749]

Music and culture will bring all the peoples of the world together if we can last long enough. Another Stones classic is Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker) as well as my favorite Stones tune, "Hand of Fate." There is so much great music from the '60s and '70s for you to discover. Cheers!

[@stephenfisch615]

My personal favorite Rolling Stones song is Midnight Rambler. I recommend the live version from the album Get Yer Ya Yas Out.

[@tonygibson5171]

The stones are the best at subtle progression. By the end you’re wondering how the hell horns, maracas, piano, steel guitar, & harmonica entered the mix.

[@duncansbuddy]

See #10 jersey on your wall. I knew Mike Bibby's dad (Henry) when he played bball in high school at Franklinton High in NC. Enjoyed your vid, enjoyed your comments. Young bucks like you give us old bucks hope for tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.