WHY NOT GO DOWN THE COUNTRY ROAD TOO? First Time Hearing The Rolling Stones

WHY NOT GO DOWN THE COUNTRY ROAD TOO? First Time Hearing The Rolling Stones - Far Away Eyes Reaction

Рет қаралды 10,679

3 ай бұрын

Hello, rock and country fans! Today, we're taking a detour down a country road with none other than The Rolling Stones and their song "Far Away Eyes." Known for their iconic rock sound, The Rolling Stones surprised many with this country-inflected track. Join us as we listen to "Far Away Eyes" for the first time and explore how The Rolling Stones capture the essence of country music while keeping their rock'n'roll spirit alive.
⭐️ WHAT WE DISCOVER IN THIS VIDEO:
Our first impressions of "Far Away Eyes" and how The Rolling Stones blend country and rock elements.
Reacting to the song's storytelling, Mick Jagger's vocal style, and the band's instrumental arrangement.
Discussing the song's lyrics and the humorous yet poignant commentary on love and life it provides.
Sharing our thoughts on the versatility of The Rolling Stones and how "Far Away Eyes" fits into their diverse discography.
🎶 ABOUT THE ROLLING STONES & "FAR AWAY EYES":
The Rolling Stones, legends of rock music, have never been afraid to experiment with different genres. "Far Away Eyes," from their 1978 album "Some Girls," showcases their ability to venture into country music territory. The song offers a satirical take on country and western themes, featuring Jagger's distinctive drawl and the band's adeptness at capturing the country sound.
👫 WHO WE ARE:
We're a couple who loves to explore the intersections of music genres, sharing our reactions and insights with you. From the classics to the unexpected, our channel is dedicated to experiencing the rich tapestry of music history together.
💬 COMMENT BELOW:
What's your take on The Rolling Stones' foray into country with "Far Away Eyes"?
Are there other genre-bending tracks by The Rolling Stones or other artists you'd recommend for our next reaction?
--------------------------------------
You can find The Rolling Stones - Far Away Eyes on KZbin at the link below:
• The Rolling Stones - F...
--------------------------------------
You can find The Rolling Stones - Far Away Eyes on Spotify and Apple Music at the links below:
music.apple.com/us/album/far-...
open.spotify.com/track/7szoUt...
--------------------------------------
For any reaction suggestions - drop them in the comments!
--------------------------------------
For donations to the channel or content requests:
www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted...
--------------------------------------
#rollingstones #therollingstones #firsttimereaction

Пікірлер: 207

@ticnatz 3 ай бұрын

This is the kind of song that can easily grow on you. I never tire of it.....Dead Flowers....

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN 2 ай бұрын

Yup great song and country as well

@roberttompkins6489 3 ай бұрын

The Stones have done all genres--blues, rock, country, disco, punk, etc. World's Greatest Rock Band

@Upsidedownguitar63 3 ай бұрын

They were not "bored". I forget how young people don't know the Stones...they are blues and country enfluenced...and have a mix of that in every album. This was them poking fun, ( a lot of country bands didn't move around much) yet proving they can do traditional country...even with the steel/pedal guitar.

@northbridge23 3 ай бұрын

This Stones track always makes me smile. They actually do some neat country songs. Try Wild Horses if you want to hear a really beautiful Stones ballad.

@jrmahan3405 3 ай бұрын

The Stones put a Country song on most of their albums all though the 70's.

@somersetcace1 3 ай бұрын

3:47 Every time I see this video, that shot of Charlie Watts cracks me up. I can only imagine he's thinking "We're all going to hell!" 😂

@chicotime69 3 ай бұрын

Comedic, but QUALITY none the less!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@normankennith7919 3 ай бұрын

when i was anywhere near a jukebox i would play this song!! as you say, comedic but terrific!!

@user-qq1uy8qj6l 3 ай бұрын

Love this song. The Stones greatest hits catalog is bigger than a lot of bands entire catalogs. Jagger's facial expression says it all. Poking fun at California and other radio preachers.

@jimijamessegoviafeerick1355 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely " The World's Greatest Rock Band". They have played every genre of music over the years including classical. They have toured for over 60 years.

@jimmeltonbradley1497 3 ай бұрын

Over here in the UK there wasn't the kind of demarcation between different kinds of music on the radio, that you get over there in North America. It's why the Stones are capable of doing Country as well as R&B music. And doing it so well with their tongues planted very firmly between their teeth.

@johnsilva9139 3 ай бұрын

Between their teeth, or in their cheeks?

@cheripetty1805 3 ай бұрын

They have tons of country songs! No joke!

@paultaylor9019 3 ай бұрын

When I was 16 and on holiday in Wales with 3 friends we found a pub (shhh) with a juke box and played this constantly - much to the dismay of the locals - while singing along loudly! The album Some Girls came out that year and pretty every track on it is great. Ah memories......

@peteK70 3 ай бұрын

Greatest Rock n Roll band ever 🤘

@torbjrnlund903 3 ай бұрын

Nah ... that is Status Quo.

@markhodge7 2 ай бұрын

When you have 30 plus favorite Stones songs on your list, you have to include unusual outliers that capture the personality of the group. Angie is an example. What a great song. The Stones did that song!!

@midnightrambler7716 3 ай бұрын

They did Dead Flowers long before this off the album Sticky Fingers from 1971. Keith Richards mainly picked up his country influence from, and hung out with the late Gram Parsons who was with the Flying Burrito Brothers and briefly with the Byrds. Parsons also toured as a solo artist with Emmylou Harris. Also, Country Honk, which is the countrified version of Honky Tonk Women off Let It Bleed from 1969. They actually have a lot of other songs with more subtle country/honky tonk influences.

@jlb6 3 ай бұрын

Dear Doctor beggars banquet

@user-dv3fi7zs3t 3 ай бұрын

Hank Williams etc was a massive influence on Keith years before meeting gram, the myth that gram introduced Keith to country is ridiculous

@midnightrambler7716 3 ай бұрын

⁠⁠⁠@@user-dv3fi7zs3tI didn’t say Parsons introduced him to country music did I? Try some reading comprehension. I am well aware of Hank Williams influence on Richards. Ry Cooder also (when Richards first experimented with open G tuning jamming with him in 1968) and the Everly Brothers in fact too. The Stones opened for the Everlys in 1963 and in fact Brian Jones and Richards were considering a duo act similar to them if the Stones failed. Keith Richards also recorded You Win Again for a Hank Williams tribute album. Honky Tonk Women was basically a remake of a Hank Williams and Jimmy Rogers song from the ‘30’s. The Stones also recorded a live version of Hank Snow’s I’m Movin’ On. Influences came from far and wide. But HW died in 1953. Parsons was a contemporary who hung out with Richards during the recording of Exile on Main Street as well as before that on their 1971 tour and also during the Let It Bleed recording period. They jammed at Nellcote in France working out Sweet Virginia. Richards and Parsons previously co-wrote Wild Horses and it was first recorded by the Flying Burrito Brothers in 1970 before the Stones reconsidered it for Sticky Fingers. To insinuate Parsons wasn’t a massive influence on Keith’s country side is in fact ridiculous. During and after meeting Parsons is when Richards wrote most of the Stones’ country inspired songs. Before that, they mostly did covers of any country stuff they did, aside from stuff like Dear Doctor from Beggars Banquet, which was (although a great song IMO) kind of a parody or “silly song” as they put it.

@hmichaelr1 3 ай бұрын

I've been lobbying for music reactors to do this song forever! Thanks to Mark for pulling through and exposing the masses to this "masterpiece'! I love it!

@doplinger1 3 ай бұрын

Love this song, my favorite Stones album too.

@crbr1432000 3 ай бұрын

The Rolling Stones at their finest putting comedy (a little) on some country. I love The Stones and they do well with whatever they do.

@astonsfan 3 ай бұрын

The stones do it all !!! They have some mellow tunes that will make you cry. great job and more Stones !!

@mervmartin2112 3 ай бұрын

"Oh help me, please doctor, I'm damaged ... ", Dear Doctor - Stones, of course

@crankyyankee7290 3 ай бұрын

Keith Richards did a good job with the Merle Haggard song"Sing Me Back Home Before I Die", and the group did a good job with Waylon Jennings "Bob Wills Is Still The King": I remember back in the early 70's while on the way to work hearing the DJ on the local country station say "I never thought I would be saying this but -now Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones (Choke) with Far Away Eyes !

@stevedahlberg8680 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely absolutely love this song. And the iconic Some Girls album just wouldn't be the same without it. And it still has emotional feeling to it and it's catchy, but as Sam said, it's also definitely satire of country music for sure.

@davecampbell1321 3 ай бұрын

this song is great to sing to when your depressed, and drunk at a bar. lol. Memories...got to love them.

@kjmorley 3 ай бұрын

Yay Mark! This song/video doesn’t get reacted to nearly enough. Love it!

@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw 3 ай бұрын

If you’re interested, The Stones did do an all country music album. Remastered 2009 Album: Country-Fried Stones A 16 track album that captures the Stones inner Hank Williams Sr. It features their Rock songs given a country twist. Amazingly, in 2016, “Country Honk” came in at number 87 on the country music radio station rotation. (By the way, this song was tongue in cheek country)

@jimmymcintyre7944 3 ай бұрын

Got the Some Girls album when it came out and saw them during their Some Girls tour, think in '78. This is my favorite song on the album.

@mrnobody3161 3 ай бұрын

The reason The Stones ventured into Country Music is the friendship between a Country/Folk, singer songwriter named Gram Parsons and Keith Richards. Parsons was from an extremely wealthy family, had a huge living allowance from a Family Trust, fell in love with Country Music and spent much of his teenage years into his 20's traveling around the USA meeting different artists and studying and learning all the sub-genre's of Country Music. Keith and Gram met at a party and unfortunately the thing they had in common at the time, is that they both were heroin addicts. Gram had tons of money and always lots of the highest quality of the killer drug. Keith bought a French Villa, [ because of a 95% tax on the wealthy in the UK at that time] and essentially the Stones recorded two Albums their {Black and Blue and Exile on Mainstreet} with Gram moving into the Villa and sharing his vast knowledge of Country Music and heroin supplies for about 2 years with Keith. Keith had tried numerous times to quit heroin, was trying to quit and at one point encouraged Gram to quit also. Gram did quit for a time and joined the band The Byrds, founded the band called The Flying Burrito Brothers with ex-members of The Byrds and Buffalo Springfield, and did some highly acclaimed solo albums and collaborations with other Country/Folk performers. Sadly Gram ignored Keith's advice to never shoot the same dosage of heroin as one would as an a habitual addict, if he ever fell of the wagon, because of the risk of overdose. Gram Parsons died too young of an overdose at Joshua Tree in California. From that moment on Keith would write at least one Country Song and try to include it in every Rolling Stones Album in memory and tribute to Gram Parsons. 🎶👉🇨🇦🎶

@TheNewRevolution 3 ай бұрын

They actually have played this song a lot in concert, especially when they do smaller venues. There are live versions of the song that actually blow the studio version out of the water. Check out the version of this song they did at Brixton Academy in 1995. It's the best version, in my opinion. It's really comedic at all. You'll get a new appreciation for the song.

@Ingleborough111 3 ай бұрын

Yep, they are having fun.

@bentindle9036 Ай бұрын

Stones would make a fine country band.

@stevedahlberg8680 3 ай бұрын

Sam, I like your interpretation, and for some reason I've gone in that direction but instead interpreted it as, he shows up and there she is sitting there with a far-away look in her eyes, thinking about him. It's that moment before she notices him. But you're probably right!

@mikeconway9849 3 ай бұрын

Great reaction, Sam and Phil! And yes, Sam does make me smile. I had forgotten this song. It does show their diversity in music.

@123jkjk123 3 ай бұрын

Love the tongue-in-cheek song and video (Charlie bored out of his mind)

@neilmartin99 3 ай бұрын

Yes, they do country...tons of it actually. Listen to "Sweet Virginia" next.

@bradconrad936 3 ай бұрын

Check out Dead Flowers next. One of my favorites, with a country vibe. Angie and Wild Horses also have that country vibe. You really can't go wrong with any of these.

@alphajava761 3 ай бұрын

This song is a shout out to the Bakersfield Sound that The Stones were influenced by starting with the Sticky Fingers album.

@stephenhuber1219 3 ай бұрын

Gram Parsons was a Trust Fund Kid. Gram's father was from The Hershey Foods Co. & Mother's family was a large citrus grower.

@user-tm3pc5sd2m 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for another Rolling stones vidéo from a french fan of them🇨🇵👍

@TheNewRevolution 3 ай бұрын

You should definitely check out the version of this song live from Brixton Academy in 1995. It's better than the studio version. That version definitely has a different energy than the one you listened too.

@beckiramsey9561 3 ай бұрын

Quite an interesting song, fun, creative, but talent for sure by the Stones!❤❤

@johnr1348 2 ай бұрын

I love to see them just having fun! At this point they could put out Anything with their name on it and it would sell.....it's swagger with some humor mixed in...IMO

@user-hi6zw4ov8l 2 ай бұрын

Some of the best country music is done by Rock bands. This remains me of Rock bands of the 60's and early 70's so much fun.

@user-dv3fi7zs3t 3 ай бұрын

Amazing these Englishmen have produced some of the best country songs

@dianewillson1289 3 ай бұрын

This is one of my faves too! Yes sir, creativity and something different in every song they do. But, admittedly, the Englishman doing a southern accent IS different!

@lesliedavis2185 3 ай бұрын

Aah this is one of my favourites. They have been around so long they have done many genres

@maynardkrebs5288 3 ай бұрын

One of my all time favorites!!!!

@RetiredAF2021 3 ай бұрын

Named my daughter Angie because of the Stones song, knew it years before she was born, hope you review it.

@midnightrambler7716 3 ай бұрын

Named after David Bowie’s wife Angela, who ironically found Bowie and Jagger in bed together. She claims she doesn’t know if they were doing “anything”, as she claims it was apparently common for people to flop “wherever” after enjoying their “substances” back in the swinging ‘60’s and ‘70’s in London. But she also said, she wouldn’t rule it out! 😂

@ritar6997 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, ❤ this song!

@kimzwolinski9919 3 ай бұрын

😂 Took me by surprise. That attempt of Mick doing a southern accent was too funny. They do have other country sounding songs but I have never heard this one 👍❤️

@Kick278 3 ай бұрын

How about a hand for Ronnie Wood playing the excellent lap slide guitar!!!! 😃

@FACTUALITY-1 3 ай бұрын

One of my favorite songs.

@Eowyn187 3 ай бұрын

STONES!!! And this song! He's awesome no matter what he does. But his "twang" with this along with that piano tune, not to mention those lyrics, was uniqueness on a grand scale.

@user-sv6ln6to4k 3 ай бұрын

Very old, very New, very fun, nice thank you

@kurtsaxton823 3 ай бұрын

The rolling Stones have actually had recording sessions at Muscle Shoals so they can get a country vibe by using the awesome studio musicians that were there at the time.

@BengtLofqvist 3 ай бұрын

Even if they make fun of the Holy Rollers and have an arrogant attitude it is a great country song, i love it. Stones do everything with skill and style and they as far as i know really like country and have done a lot of country inspired music like Sweet Virginia, Dead flowers, Country Honky Tonk Women, Dear doctor. Keith digged much into country music with a guy, musician named Gram Parsons.

@user-is6lj9cr6p 3 ай бұрын

I play this song, never get tired of it love it

@user-gu1zb6cw6t 3 ай бұрын

Thanks guys and Mark. Love that one! My favorite Stones country style song is Sweet Virginia. For a rocker guys try Street Fighting Man. Awesomeness.

@jdbeards1 2 ай бұрын

It is a great country song.

@misterjones2u 3 ай бұрын

gotta love the Stones

@Castironcarnivore 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, the Stones were country fans too, and were just adding to the flavor…

@marklivingston9876 3 ай бұрын

OMG this is one of my favorite stones songs ~ its not a hit but its a really good song and the guy who recommended it is named mark !

@stevedahlberg8680 3 ай бұрын

That whole Some Girls album was just fantastic. And it sounded pretty cutting-edge for when it came out. My girlfriend and I played the hell out of it. And this song Faraway Eyes was popular and it became one of my many favorite songs from the album; it's basically country honk. And the album jacket and sleeve themselves worked together as fantastic artwork, much like the Sticky Fingers album before. It had cutouts of all these Andy Warhol faces here and there and as you moved the sleeve in and out of the jacket things would change. Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin was kind of that way as well.

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN 2 ай бұрын

Nope not a great album....sticky fingers way better

@shspurs1342 3 ай бұрын

Country Rock

@hlawrencepowell 3 ай бұрын

"Far Away Eyes" by The Rolling Stones is often interpreted as a playful homage or satire of country music. Released in 1978 on their album "Some Girls," the song features country-inspired elements such as a twangy guitar riff and lyrics that mention the American South and a girl with "far away eyes." The lyrics describe a narrator's encounter with a woman who has a seductive charm but also seems distant and disconnected, possibly due to her religious beliefs or cultural background. The song's style and storytelling approach are reminiscent of traditional country music themes, but with a tongue-in-cheek twist that reflects The Rolling Stones' ability to blend different genres and add their own unique flair. "Far Away Eyes" can be seen as both a nod to and a gentle parody of country music, showcasing the band's versatility and sense of humor in incorporating various musical influences into their work.

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN 2 ай бұрын

Nope

@1calvinfunny1 3 ай бұрын

You should take a listen to one of the Beatle's country songs, maybe my favorite. "Rocky Raccoon"...

@kenharness1417 3 ай бұрын

I love the entire "Some Girls" album. Love the reaction.

@darrellwhitman4756 3 ай бұрын

Ronnie Wood on petal steel. Underrated guitarist.

@stevedahlberg8680 3 ай бұрын

To be fair, Sam also provides in-depth analysis, although it's usually in pretty short bits. analyses mind more of that. I like both of your analyses styles - different approaches and different experiences at play.

@tbryan5313 3 ай бұрын

They have a HUGE catalog! You'll find all genres.

@louissonier840 3 ай бұрын

faraway eyes is a poke at Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds. Girl with the kaleidoscope eyes

@davescurry69 3 ай бұрын

The Stones showing their country influence started way back on their 1965 Out Of Our Heads album (U.S version) which included a cover of Hank Snow's "I'm Moving On". They also did country songs on Aftermath (1966), Beggars Banquet (1968), Let It Bleed (1969), Sticky Fingers (1971) and Exile On Main St (1972) before they did this one, which is really a country parody. Great song though.

@matthewlee6168 3 ай бұрын

One of my FAVORITES from the Stones! Mick and Keith are both country music lovers. "Country Honk" is another great country tune from the Stones. They also have a great live version of "Bob Wills is Still the King" on KZbin somewhere. Great stuff.

@827dusty 3 ай бұрын

I loved this "Country Western" album that Mick and the Boys produced. The whole album is a western theme. Mick singing with a southern accent is a kick in the butt, band it's overstated, but it works so well. "Country Honk," one of my favorite albums. "Dead Flowers" is a must you guys. Thanks.

@arturocostantino623 3 ай бұрын

Wild Horses is probably the of their country influenced music

@josephvanalstyne4049 3 ай бұрын

stones always did country. far away eyes is just scratching the surface.

@EthelraedUnraed 3 ай бұрын

Their best 'country' songs are Dead Flowers and Sweet Virginia. Both are classic Stones tracks.

@ErickSowder 3 ай бұрын

2000 light years from home is my favorite stones song. Totally different.

@gregyaklin5980 3 ай бұрын

This is a humorous take on country music. The lyrics are pretty funny to me.

@rhwinner 3 ай бұрын

Gram Parsons phase. ❤

@terrygarcia897 3 ай бұрын

Saw them with zz top Dallas cotton bowl 1981.

@dmCurator 3 ай бұрын

The Country Stones catalog is deep

@gregrodriguez5697 3 ай бұрын

One of my favorites,the only Stones song my mother liked...

@davidnolan7349 3 ай бұрын

Great video , Mick gives the impression they are having a laugh after smoking whatever for a week , still good but try Wild horses , you will love it.

@paultaylor9019 3 ай бұрын

Try Shattered from the same album.

@VIDSTORAGE 3 ай бұрын

Stones were not music snobs unlike David Bowie saying he did not like ""Country and Western''' music in a very condescending way,,, ..Kris Kristofferson- The Taker the original 1971 version ,now that is great song that anyone could like so chek it out if possible .....

@johncagnettajr344 3 ай бұрын

Actually they did other songs with country / folk styles. Songs to check out which are not so “tongue in cheek” but really good. Wild Horses, Angie, Country Honk, and of course Dead Flowers

@midnightrambler7716 3 ай бұрын

Sweet Virginia is a classic. Gram Parsons spent a lot of time with Keef in Nellcote in the south of France during the recording of Exile on Main Street.

@dannyd1572 3 ай бұрын

All of the Stones were big fans of old country music and even recorded other country hits. In his book, Bill Wyman said that they tried it in concert a couple of times, but Keith kept falling asleep. LOL

@elizabethfranco1284 3 ай бұрын

Wild Horses is a good one

@ARD-lk5pr 3 ай бұрын

Yeah I agree, we need a more upbeat Stones rock tune next please! I recommend Honky Tonk Women, Miss You, B*tch, Jumpin' Jack Flash, Monkey Man, Brown Sugar or Tumbling Dice.

@mikemiller3069 3 ай бұрын

Now that you've seen a little bit of their country side, it may be time to check out their "Motown" side. The Stones covered at least three songs from The Temptations, "My Girl", "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" and "Just My Imagination". Their style isn't quite the same but I like the Rolling Stones' versions as much as I enjoy The Temptations versions.