The grove they hit is absolutely perfect for this song, which is one of their most overlooked talents. If you don't believe me, check out "Rip This Joint" or "Shine a Light" or "All Down the Line" or "Tory and Frayed"...Hell, just listen to the whole album, imho the record that best defines "Rock n' Roll"!!!
The whole album is amazing and yes a lot of the charm is the rawness of the sound.They recorded it in Keith Richards basement studio in his mansion in France and they were chasing a raw production style that was very roots music inspired by their Blues,Country and Rock n Roll influences.
To Be honest, they had already begun that with Beggars Banquet and Let It Bleed. Not sure if they were chasing that sound, but as they were in the Nellcote basement with their mobile studio parked outside, it was the only sound they were going to get. And the sound is only on this album. It wasn't on Sticky Fingers and it was gone by Goat's Head Soup. Also, only half the album's songs were recorded at Nellcote. The other half were recorded at Sunset Studios in L.A, which is where they also mixed the album.
@@davescurry69 Yes 'Beggar's Banquet' was certainly a step in that direction with a more American roots music influence compared to their previous flirtatioo with Psychedelia and Brit Pop.I think 'exile' was the culmination of achieving that raw and gritty rootsy sound.They had a more relaxed vibe happening at Keith's house which helped set the mood for the laid back vibe that record has and the dirty sound.
This is a terrific song. Raw and acoustic. They often do this one live on their small remote stage out in the middle of the floor audience. It really swings from such a platform. They have a knack for making a 40,000 seat venue feel ike a small club with how they scale everything up on the main stage. I have seen them 16 times between 1981-2019. So many great shows over the years! We used to say “The Beatles want to hold your hand; The Stones want to burn your town.” 🤣
6:03 As your trying to figure out what it is they have, it is this. They have the groove. Bottom line, the Stones know how to groove in the spirit of the greatest black blues and soul artists that inspired them. Etta James, who toured with the Stones in 1978 said of the Stones "they got the black music thing down in the truest and purest sense" That's it. The Stones don't do technical mastery of their instruments like "rock" bands. They play rock n roll, which at its core is black music. Long live the Rolling Stones.
Hit up Heaven off of Tattoo You. It's unlike any Stones song I have ever heard. One banger that gets ignored if not forgotten is Love Is Strong off of Voodoo Lounge. This was a 90s release.
Always a favourite to hear and to play. Was fascinated when I heard it on the radio when it came out at the chord substitution from standard major/minor for the key. A simple change, but it works beautifully, lends an ironic twist to the proceedings. Nobody does it quite like them. 😊🤙🏼🎶🔥❤️🍁❤️✨️🕊
Tremendous reaction Biz!! From that same album is their take on Gospel music called Shine a Light. It will take you to church and slap you if you don't pay attention.
I was always a Stones fan but I remember when this album came out, the critics panned it. Today it's considered one of their best. Go figure! Other songs to check out from Exile: Rocks Off (yes, that's what it's about!), Tumbling Dice, Torn and Frayed, Let It Loose, Shine a Light and the incredible Soul Survivor!
Yeah, when this album came out, I didn't get it - for about a month. "What the hell is this?" The sound was so gritty, lots of acoustic instrumentation, lyrics mumbled worse then ever, most of the songs were not pop-catchy. But out of a stubborn habit (since I'd spend the money on a double album), I kept listening - and then it all made sense - as genius, and part of a new direction in music.
@@davidhowe5415 I think a lot of that gritty sound is from recording in the dank basement of Keith Richard's house in the south of France using a mobile recording studio. Gritty is definitely what they came up with, and amazing!
Biz you hit the nail on the head on the Stones Secret sauce - dirty, gritty, edgy and just plain real! That’s why they are the greatest rock and roll band ever. For your next Stones sampling, I recommend All Down the Line from the same album. Keith Richards once said his two favorite songs to play live were Jumping Jack Flash and All Down the Line because they just picked up a head of steam and careened down the tracks 🤘
나는 한국인이지만 수십년전에 발표된 이노래를 듣는순간 집주변에 기차가 다니던 어린시절이 바로 떠올랐다. 또한 맑은날 빨래줄에 걸린 펄럭이는 하얀천도 생각난다. 그리고 음악적으로 보자면 컨튜리뿐만 아니라 교회에서 흑인합창단이 손뼉치며 함께부르는 가스펠적인 느낌도 느낄수 있다.
The Stones at their Rollingest. A double album, and it’s perfect, by far my favorite. It’s barely-contained chaos that by some magic produces this beauty. Keith and Mick tried to have a musical idea ready every day to work on when the rest of the band got there about supper time, then they’d play all night. Country, blues, gospel, rock & roll, and various combinations of those. Easy for me to say, but I’d do the whole album.
I really like the way you'll clearly have the lyrics in front of you, so you can feel your way through singing along here and there even though the song is unfamiliar. Really good way of showing your enjoyment of the song without talking over it too much.
One of my favorite Stones songs! Great choice, man. This whole album is an absolute jam. Maybe hit Shine A Light from this album, it's another solid one.
"Stray Cat Blues" a track off the 'Beggars Banquet' album released back in 1968 by 'The Stones' has a funky/bluesy vibe that might be worth checking out. "It was reported to have been said in the music industry the song "Stray Cat Blues" is a ("Sleazy Rocker"). At any rate, although the song is absolutely nasty, it's smokin' hot. 💋👠👧👧🎤🎸🎹🎷🥁🪘🔊🔥🔥☮🎧
Children's music? LOL. I was a kid when it came out. I remember hearing "Tumbling Dice" on the pop radio station my parents listened to, but that's about it. I didn't hear the other songs on it until I got older. "Sweet Virginia" is some of that "barnyard rock", at least until the sax solo. PS. The Stones did the overdubs and final mixes for the album in Los Angeles. They shot some film during that time that shows them standing at an intersection where the street sign reads a "200 E." below what looks like 3rd or maybe 5th Street -- which would put them at the intersection of 5th and Los Angeles, literally two blocks away from Main Street in Los Angeles circa 1973. Hence the album title and perhaps an explanation for the line about bitter fruit as they were in exile in California.
I highly recommend The Who -Quadrophenia original soundtrack from 1973 top ten rock vocalist top ten guitarist top 2 bass player and top 2 drummer . Listen to the whole album in order because it’s a concept album telling the story of a multiple personality teen
No other rock band can groove like the Stones. Plenty have got more talent, better chops, higher level of musicianship, etc, but none of them can match the Stones for feel and groove. Exile On Main St is not just my favourite Stones album, but my favourite album, period.
Great album indeed. Stones were driving around in the southern US and were kind of fucked up. They were pulled over by the police and stashed their dope in their socks......this song became real.....Got to scrape that shit right off my shoes...
The Rolling Stones: The deeper you dig the better it gets.
And all the Stones fans say “AMEN”
Exile has that sleazy raw jack daniels drenched basement room sound
I love that description
Exile became my instant favorite when I first heard it way back when and I've not heard anything better.
One of my very favorite songs!
Keef's and Mick's barnyard vocals, sweet stuff!
The grove they hit is absolutely perfect for this song, which is one of their most overlooked talents. If you don't believe me, check out "Rip This Joint" or "Shine a Light" or "All Down the Line" or "Tory and Frayed"...Hell, just listen to the whole album, imho the record that best defines "Rock n' Roll"!!!
The whole album is amazing and yes a lot of the charm is the rawness of the sound.They recorded it in Keith Richards basement studio in his mansion in France and they were chasing a raw production style that was very roots music inspired by their Blues,Country and Rock n Roll influences.
To Be honest, they had already begun that with Beggars Banquet and Let It Bleed. Not sure if they were chasing that sound, but as they were in the Nellcote basement with their mobile studio parked outside, it was the only sound they were going to get. And the sound is only on this album. It wasn't on Sticky Fingers and it was gone by Goat's Head Soup. Also, only half the album's songs were recorded at Nellcote. The other half were recorded at Sunset Studios in L.A, which is where they also mixed the album.
@@davescurry69 Yes 'Beggar's Banquet' was certainly a step in that direction with a more American roots music influence compared to their previous flirtatioo with Psychedelia and Brit Pop.I think 'exile' was the culmination of achieving that raw and gritty rootsy sound.They had a more relaxed vibe happening at Keith's house which helped set the mood for the laid back vibe that record has and the dirty sound.
This is a terrific song. Raw and acoustic. They often do this one live on their small remote stage out in the middle of the floor audience. It really swings from such a platform. They have a knack for making a 40,000 seat venue feel ike a small club with how they scale everything up on the main stage. I have seen them 16 times between 1981-2019. So many great shows over the years! We used to say “The Beatles want to hold your hand; The Stones want to burn your town.” 🤣
One of my favorite Stones Songs .
6:03 As your trying to figure out what it is they have, it is this. They have the groove. Bottom line, the Stones know how to groove in the spirit of the greatest black blues and soul artists that inspired them. Etta James, who toured with the Stones in 1978 said of the Stones "they got the black music thing down in the truest and purest sense" That's it. The Stones don't do technical mastery of their instruments like "rock" bands. They play rock n roll, which at its core is black music.
Long live the Rolling Stones.
Love , love , love this song . Have seen them do it live and of course the entire audience joined in on the chorus :)
Impossible not to sing along "C´mon,c´mon down sweet Virginia..."
lol true
My absolute favorite 'hidden gem' Rolling Stones song. Thank you.
Thank you Rolling Stones for a lifetime of music. The nasty boys. ❤😊
Hit up Heaven off of Tattoo You. It's unlike any Stones song I have ever heard. One banger that gets ignored if not forgotten is Love Is Strong off of Voodoo Lounge. This was a 90s release.
Always a favourite to hear and to play. Was fascinated when I heard it on the radio when it came out at the chord substitution from standard major/minor for the key. A simple change, but it works beautifully, lends an ironic twist to the proceedings. Nobody does it quite like them.
😊🤙🏼🎶🔥❤️🍁❤️✨️🕊
Such a great song!
Tremendous reaction Biz!! From that same album is their take on Gospel music called Shine a Light. It will take you to church and slap you if you don't pay attention.
I was always a Stones fan but I remember when this album came out, the critics panned it. Today it's considered one of their best. Go figure! Other songs to check out from Exile: Rocks Off (yes, that's what it's about!), Tumbling Dice, Torn and Frayed, Let It Loose, Shine a Light and the incredible Soul Survivor!
Yeah, when this album came out, I didn't get it - for about a month. "What the hell is this?" The sound was so gritty, lots of acoustic instrumentation, lyrics mumbled worse then ever, most of the songs were not pop-catchy. But out of a stubborn habit (since I'd spend the money on a double album), I kept listening - and then it all made sense - as genius, and part of a new direction in music.
@@davidhowe5415 I think a lot of that gritty sound is from recording in the dank basement of Keith Richard's house in the south of France using a mobile recording studio. Gritty is definitely what they came up with, and amazing!
Biz you hit the nail on the head on the Stones Secret sauce - dirty, gritty, edgy and just plain real! That’s why they are the greatest rock and roll band ever. For your next Stones sampling, I recommend All Down the Line from the same album. Keith Richards once said his two favorite songs to play live were Jumping Jack Flash and All Down the Line because they just picked up a head of steam and careened down the tracks 🤘
Live version Texas 72
@@roberthopson2654 100% my favorite version. So much energy, specially when the horn section kicks in ….” Won’t you be my little baby for a while!” 🤘
나는 한국인이지만 수십년전에 발표된 이노래를 듣는순간 집주변에 기차가 다니던 어린시절이 바로 떠올랐다. 또한 맑은날 빨래줄에 걸린 펄럭이는 하얀천도 생각난다. 그리고 음악적으로 보자면 컨튜리뿐만 아니라 교회에서 흑인합창단이 손뼉치며 함께부르는 가스펠적인 느낌도 느낄수 있다.
Other great Exile songs include Rocks Off, Tumbling Dice, Loving Cup, Happy, Shine a light, All Down the Line
The Stones at their Rollingest. A double album, and it’s perfect, by far my favorite. It’s barely-contained chaos that by some magic produces this beauty. Keith and Mick tried to have a musical idea ready every day to work on when the rest of the band got there about supper time, then they’d play all night. Country, blues, gospel, rock & roll, and various combinations of those. Easy for me to say, but I’d do the whole album.
I really like the way you'll clearly have the lyrics in front of you, so you can feel your way through singing along here and there even though the song is unfamiliar. Really good way of showing your enjoyment of the song without talking over it too much.
Thanks fam
One of my favorite Stones songs! Great choice, man. This whole album is an absolute jam. Maybe hit Shine A Light from this album, it's another solid one.
"Loving Cup". 'Exile' is still a gift of creativity & genius. The 70's were an earthquake in all the global arts.
What a time...
'Exile on Main St.' The Stones at their absolute creative apex. The entire album is amazing. Check out "Happy" (with Keith on lead vocals!)
This one of my favorite Stones albums and song!! Dead Flowers is another of my favorites off Sticky Fingers .
I forgot about this song. Thanks Biz for the blast from the past. PEACE
The Stones always instinctively know when they have got it right!
"Stray Cat Blues" a track off the 'Beggars Banquet' album released back in 1968 by 'The Stones' has a funky/bluesy vibe that might be worth checking out. "It was reported to have been said in the music industry the song "Stray Cat Blues" is a ("Sleazy Rocker"). At any rate, although the song is absolutely nasty, it's smokin' hot. 💋👠👧👧🎤🎸🎹🎷🥁🪘🔊🔥🔥☮🎧
Great song and the live version on Get Yer Ya Ya's Out is stellar.
Stones excel at sleazy, and I Like it, Like it, Yes I do!
This is a great song but the lyrics? Biz About to get canceled 😮
Children's music? LOL. I was a kid when it came out. I remember hearing "Tumbling Dice" on the pop radio station my parents listened to, but that's about it. I didn't hear the other songs on it until I got older. "Sweet Virginia" is some of that "barnyard rock", at least until the sax solo. PS. The Stones did the overdubs and final mixes for the album in Los Angeles. They shot some film during that time that shows them standing at an intersection where the street sign reads a "200 E." below what looks like 3rd or maybe 5th Street -- which would put them at the intersection of 5th and Los Angeles, literally two blocks away from Main Street in Los Angeles circa 1973. Hence the album title and perhaps an explanation for the line about bitter fruit as they were in exile in California.
Lol
Keep doing what you’re doing! Great attitude to different kinds of music!!
Thank you! Will do!
Love the Stones, especially this bluesy tune, thank you Biz
Enjoy!
❤️❤️❤️
Their best album!
This song swings
Good choice. Some of the Stones greatest songs weren't big hits. This is definitely one of them. This song is just a lot of fun.
Btw... big shout out to Biz for a WHOLE WEEK of great music and content
You already know!
Sweet Virginia is supposedly about drug addiction, but I always got a sense it was about homelessness as well.
Do either jumpin jack flash or tumbling dice !
I highly recommend The Who -Quadrophenia original soundtrack from 1973 top ten rock vocalist top ten guitarist top 2 bass player and top 2 drummer . Listen to the whole album in order because it’s a concept album telling the story of a multiple personality teen
No other rock band can groove like the Stones. Plenty have got more talent, better chops, higher level of musicianship, etc, but none of them can match the Stones for feel and groove.
Exile On Main St is not just my favourite Stones album, but my favourite album, period.
It’s like I had a good time but I’m out. It was fun while it lasted but gotta scrape the shit off my shoes.
"Happy"
Stones! Lets do it
good hit
Heroin Rock.
Imho, the GREATEST Rock n Roll record ever!! Their pinnacle!
SV is from Side 2, my favorite go to side
😎👌💖💖💖
Great album indeed. Stones were driving around in the southern US and were kind of fucked up. They were pulled over by the police and stashed their dope in their socks......this song became real.....Got to scrape that shit right off my shoes...
I don’t know if it’s the best album of all time but it is close.
Toss up between this one and Sticky Fingers IMO.
@@Gordy63Sticky Fingers for me but either one, we all win.
@@sukie584 Beggars Banquet through Exile - can’t go wrong with any of them 🤘
Bix, give "Can't you hear me knocking".
70s is king stop playin 🤴
parody of American music ?
I would say more inspired