The young man walks to the church. He is on foot to the funeral of his girl. The cortege passes. He sees the hearse and the funeral wreaths. On the way he sees young women in their summer dresses and they bring back memories of the happy times they had. He hangs back, because he knows this is their final goodbye. People passing turn away, knowing not what to say. The final cars have entered the churchyard. He swallows back his grief and follows them all in.
A very good take on the symbolism. The only thing I would add: The "red door" in this context symbolizes "love". It was a metaphor coined by William Blake, which Aldous Huxley built upon in his 1954 book "The Doors of Perception". That work became foundational to the 1960s new-age movement, you find doors used as symbolism in things like Wicca (which was founded around that time, it's not "ancient", lol). In the more new-age context, these doors in the mind and/or spirit, were "unlocked" by meditation, insight, and psychedelic drugs. Each door signified a different aspect of being, and you needed to unlock them all to be complete. This concept is actually where the band "The Doors" got their name. The desire to "paint it black", is to consign himself to the grief, to bury his love for her alongside her, rather than go on feeling his loss. It's seeking respite from tragedy, not by finding happiness again, as that only leads to more loss and pain eventually. Instead he seeks it in an unfeeling, nihilistic emptiness. A desire to shut out all "goodness" from the world so it can't hurt him again. Keep in mind this was released during the golden-age of flowery "love songs", and this is a love song, it even maintains the that up-beat, rhythmic peppiness that you'd hear in most love songs from that time. The difference is the protagonist doesn't want love, he wants to be free from it. To shut the red door and paint it black.
I've heard this song since around 1987, but I apparently never listened to it. I always took it that he was moping around after a break up. I get it now.
@@gilbertgilberts1767 - Mid sixties gold. I had a 45 in my high-school days. Wore it out never sussing the cold meaning until recent days. I'm 76 years old now. It's still one of my favorites of all time.
@@doomhunter697 So true, right now my whole world is black 2 months ago the girl I thought loved me and wanted to be with me left me, after 15 days my beloved little dog princess died at 10 years old. I felt alone no one came to me. And now I'm about to lose my weekend job due to something I'm not responsible for. The worst part I am experiencing all this to as I turned 25 a days ago. My birthday a special day became darkness. It's so difficult facing up when your whole world is black.😢 I can't see anymore colors. I want to fight it all back, but sometimes I feel this is greater than me. :"(
My dad used to hang around with Brian Jones and Keith Richards in the 60s. When he died, Paint it Black was one of two Stones songs we played at his funeral.
I can't believe I first listened to this song almost 60 years. The fact that I'm still not tired of it speaks volumes about the genius of its melody and lyrics.
Some things to know for context: Church of England (Episcopalian) churches have bright red doors on them. A girl he knew had just died. Funeral processions are a long line of Black Vehicles. You nailed it, this song is about a funeral.
@Hogtownboy1 That’s because red church doors are more an American thing than an English thing. I have occasionally seen a red church door in England (possibly Scotland?) but not often -- and I have a vague feeling of it being more Methodist. Anyway, in the context of the song, it is his own (house) door -- and the implication is that they were married.
Paint It Black was the theme song for the Vietnam War drama series, Tour of Duty (1987-1990). It was also used in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket (1987).
This song is the classic proof that with a simple text and a music with a catchy rhythm, it becomes famous, translated and played all over the world, this is the result when a great band like the Rolling Stones created music. 🌺
The late Brian Jones ( founder of the Rolling Stones ) is playing the Indian Sitar! Brian died in 1969 and was a member of the much lamented ‘ 27 Club’. A number of Artists who passed away at the age of 27 years including Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Amy Whinehouse and others
The late great Brian Jones plays sitar on this. The song is indeed about a funeral. There are so many songs to choose from the Stones' catalogue as they are still going after 60 years, but you should probably react to "Satisfaction" next.
Please don't. It's the most overplayed song of the sixties, and the least interesting musically and lyrically, of the Stones catalog. That's why it was such a Pop hit.
This song really hit home for me in1981 when my wife of 6 years and she was only 25 years old died unnecessary from complications having our son. It was a very dark time for me and I didn't care about anything (except my son) for years. The line of black cars and flowers and my love to never come back sums it all up. I just wanted the sun to fade away and everything turn black.
This song comes from a time when it was not socially acceptable for men to express this kind of grief. The Stones opened a door for men's mental health with a driving, hard-hitting rhythm and a melody that kicks arse! Oh, I should mention Mick's vocal delivery, so evocative.
i saw a live version of this song and during the humming part the whole band where looking at each other and where suprise to see the crowd humming super loud. its really catchy
Its a brilliant song, probably my favorite song by the Rolling Stones. I have always really felt connected to it, and as I have gotten older and come to terms with just how pervasive depression has been in my life, it makes sense that I would identify with it.
I'm a huge Pink Floyd fan, and found your channel through your reactions to them, but this is my favorite Stones Song. I believe the chant is a traditional Gregorian chant reversed. They aren't the only ones to deal with depression; you'll see when you get to "Don't Leave Me Now" and "Goodbye, Cruel World" on PF's 'The Wall'. Thanks, as always!
Vietnam Veteran 1st Infantry Division 1968-1970. Had been married 6 months when I entered service. This was sort of a theme song for us in Nam! Wow! really brings back memories!!! 🇺🇸
Paint it Black was used in the closing credits for the 1987 movie Full Metal Jacket and the opening theme song for a TV series called Tour of Duty in the late 80's. Both about Vietnam.
Similar to Pink Floyd, the Rolling Stones are masters of telling a story through their music. I would highly recommend listening to "Gimme Shelter" also by the Stones
Great reaction! When I first heard this song,the drums and the sitar overtook me.The music is very heavy.And then to understand the lyrics…just makes it brilliant!
this has been my favorite Stones song since I first heard it when I was ten years old. I didn't understand it until I was 14, I related to it so much as a teen and even now in my mid twenties this song gives me a sense that I'm not alone and it feels as electric as that summer day in 2010 when it came on the radio.
It's actually a very relatable song to me because I've had too many 'dark days' in my life... and listening to songs like 'Paint it black'... gives me a sense of relief that someone else has captured what I have often felt and expressed it in words.
One of the greatest songs ever. You're spot on - I think the lyrics do describe a funeral. The guitar is blended with sitar which gives the song its exotic sound. I highly recommend "Gimme Shelter" next - yet another Stones song that 'slaps' but has dark lyrics...I think the Stones might actually have invented menace in music - or at least rock n roll.
In the 60's The Beatles were using sitars in their songs and it was all psychedelic and mystical. The Stones, in contrast, flipped the coin and wrote a song where the sitar is dark and menacing. It's no surprise it's so associated with the Vietnam War, not only was it released at the time of the war but it has also been used in virtually every TV series about the war.
Interesting reaction in a good way. It does really pull you in two directions. This is my favorite stones song for many reasons. It is a sad song but life can be sad. They were deeper with thier lyrics than many ever gave them credit for. Just saw them last month. It was the 6th time I have seen them starting in 1978 at JFK. They are an amazing band. And still rocking at 80 y/o!! BTW: They did this song. It was as amazing as ever.
You are correct, it is about a funeral. It's from the point of view of a man who wants everything else to reflect his mood by making everything black. The guitar is heavily inspired by Indian music and the sitar (a popular Indian string instrument similar to a lute).
The rolling stones have always been a bit of a rebel group you have got to love their inventiveness and imagination combined with their obvious musical talent they come from my era back in the sixtees and are still touring doing gigs evergreens remarkable love your reaction nice to see you playing some more groups that go back to the days of the real giants of proper rock n roll play some more please
OMG !!! Stacey’s heading for the Stones rabbit hole 😱 please please please can we guide her carefully down this journey . She has a long trip to travel.
Great song! Mick w his amazing voice ❤ Excellent songs n band overall! 🎉 Saw him in concert a bit older and the concert was Great! Awesome group, amazing huge list of hits! ❤ 😊
Stacey, this song also played a very important part of the movie, "A Stir Of Echoes", starring Kevin Bacon. EXCELLENT movie, and I would HIGHLY recommend it.
This song showcases the talents of Brian Jones arguably the progenitor of the band. A complex, controversial, and conflicted person, Brian drowned in his swimming pool after being kicked out of the band after many years of drug abuse. Brian is playing a sitar, not a guitar. He was the most innovative band member during the early years
Hey Stacey, It's been a while since I left a (not that short) shortlist. Your journey is going well, you are moving fast. For the Rolling Stones, my personal selection to cover their incredible career is : - Gimme Shelter - Sympathy for the Devil - (I can't get no) Satisfaction - You can't always get what you want - Jumping Jack Flash - Street Fighting Man - Brown Sugar - Honky Tonk Woman - Under My Thumb - Miss you - Midnight Rambler - Angie - Beast of Burden - 19th Nervous Breakdown - Ruby Tuesday (and its B-side, Let's Spend the Night Together) - Get off of my Cloud - Can't You Hear Me Knocking - Wild Horses - It's Only Rock'n Roll -Tumbling Dice - Start Me Up - Let it Bleed - Dead Flowers
Hey Stacy, loved your reaction to ‘Paint It Black’ by The Stones! 🎸 Your insights really resonated with me. This song, with its unique blend of raga rock and haunting lyrics, captures themes of grief and loss so powerfully. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards truly created a timeless piece that continues to evoke deep emotions. This song is from 1966!! Shit! "Can you believe it? I didn't know until now!" As a painter, I find the vivid imagery and emotional intensity of the song incredibly inspiring. It’s fascinating how music can influence art and vice versa. The Rolling Stones, despite their star status, have always managed to convey raw and relatable emotions through their music. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and bringing new perspectives to this classic track!"
Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones------the Big Four of Classic Rock. They all deserve a deep dive by you. Another great song from The Stones: Gimme Shelter (audio, or the great live version with Lisa Fischer in 1994).
A very interesting instrumental cover of this song (or even a mini-suite) was recently made in the series "Wednesday". This is a composition with a solo cello, stylistically closer, probably, to Vivaldi. I highly recommend it. You can find it on RUclips by the lines: 1) _Wednesday Serie Scene Wednesday Plays The Cello "Paint in Black" solo performance_ [this is the original video sequence from the series, but there are parts with the volume down] 2) _Paint It Black - Wednesday Original Soundtrack_ [this is exactly the original soundtrack, but without the video sequence] PS. And yes, Leo Moracchioli made a very interesting metal cover of this song. In general, Leo has made a lot of interesting and fun metal covers of songs of different styles and genres.
Next stop will be the song from Rolling Stones golden collection named Gimme Shelter ❤ the song that gives not only one of the best music vibes , but also goosebumps ❤
Brian Jones is the one playing sitar on this song. Although he has almost no songwriting credits, he was arguable the most innovative member of the group. Adding a sitar to the song was probably inspired by what the Beatles were doing at that time, but Brian was the one who sat down and figured out how to get that catchy sound out it that suits the song so well. My recommendation for your next Stones song is "Jumping Jack Flash." It was on a single, but it was never on an album until it was put on greatest hits albums. They shot a video for it, which was a really unusual thing to do in 1968. You can watch that or there is also a lyric video.
Michael, you may know that Brian and Bill wrote the main riff of Jumpin' Jack Flash (according to Bill), but weren't credited. Brian appears in the video, but apparently not on the record (again, according to Bill).
Yes, Keith's guitar is great as always and so is Mick's excellent vocal performance here. It is after all a Jagger-Richards composition! However, this is one song where the contributions of Charlie, Bill and Brian really stand out. It is they who create the near-hypnotic sound that makes it so captivating and easy to listen to on repeat. It is hard to exaggerate exactly how great this band was in their 60s prime.
The Rolling Stones are one of the greatest bands ever and I'm glad you've discovered that for yourself. As others have said, you should go with either Gimme Shelter or Sympathy for the Devil next though you may well have heard them before and just not realised it as the Stones music is used all over the place. Great reaction as always Stacey. Love & light to you.
I always enjoy a juxtaposition between the subject matter of the lyrics and the music. The Stones have another striking example of dark subject matter on top of music that makes you want to dance - Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker). Keep going down this rabbit hole. Gimme Shelter, Sympathy for the Devil, Miss You and on and on and on.
Yeah, a sad song about a young girl's funeral. GIMME SHELTER, SATISFACTION (the 1965 studio recording), YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT (from the album Let It Bleed), MIDNIGHT RAMBLER and MONKEY MAN are some more of my 'Stones favorites.
I always saw it as a Vietnam veteran returning home in deep depression. And having to look away until his darkness goes. Of course I might have gotten that idea from the fact this song was the intro to an old TV show about the Vietnam war called "Tour of Duty". YMMV.
There are MANY stories about the inspiration to this song, but the one that sounds most true to me is this. Keith was in a hurry to get somewhere, and got stuck behind a long funeral procession. As people stopped and got out, walking to the graveside, Keith got out and asked who the funeral was for. He was told it was for an 8 year old girl. Keith was so moved, so saddened, he went back to his car and began writing this song. Is this the absolute truth? Don't know. With all the chemicals he's done, Keith Richards might not actually know.
Musically and creatively it is the artists job to reflect the world as we experience it . We all face dark times when we see the negative side of the world . Sometimes it is cathartic to hear a song like this .
The song is about grieving, depression and broken hearts. You cannot see the pleasant side, or even the colors of summer in that frame of mind. Also the sitar was popular that year after the Beatles experimented with Indian sounds.
The Beatles introduced the idea that a pop song could be about adultery they'd attempted ("Norwegian Wood" w/sitar!) or the charade they lived ("I'm a Loser" and "Nowhere Man") part of the 60s evolution of all rock/pop bands, including the Stones who released this classic in May '66.
Every fistfight I have ever been in, and every time I was in danger in war the chorus of this song hums in my head. I barely remembered the song from my childhood when I was in my 20's but it was always there.
As said in previous comments, this became a major Vietnam anthem during and after the war. It was quite allegorical after a Napalm air strike, which scorched the entire lush landscape into black soot.
It’s one of my favorite songs, I’m old enough to have seen them on the Ed Sullivan Show, way back in the 60”s. I love your reaction. I’m looking up some of my favorite groups from the 60’s. The Doors come to mine, as well as Hendrix, Janis Joplin.
I am nota fan of The Rolling Stones, but this song, when it was new, hit me in a strange, solid way, similar to the way it has affected you. It is a very impactful number. Good reaction dear Stacey! 🤭😊
I was just a kid of 9yrs old when Paint it Black was released and i loved it, i was more a stones fan back then than the Beatles who were for me a pop band for screaming girls. I know the stones had screaming girls aswell but i never thought of the stones as pop even though i was very young, i also loved Peter greens Fleetwood mac, status quo, the kinks etc so a Rock sound.
Hello Stacey, you have such a great channel, many thanks! You asked for new recommendations, here are a few, probably you haven't heard them so far. Lara Fabian has emotionally strong stage performances. While she has plenty of quality pop songs, like 'I'll love again', she is absolutely stunning at singing ballads. She sings also in French, so when selecting YT videos try to find those with English subtitles and always look for stage performance, not studio versions. Start probably with 'Je Suis Malade' (in French) was written by Serge Lama in 1973. Lara took over the song and made it an unforgettable experience. Next listen to 'Broken vow' (in English) and finally “Je T’aime” Live In Paris, 2001" (in French). 'Caruso' is also great by her. (Use tear-proof makeup). A bit different genre is RUclips 'It's A Man's Man's Man's World (Official Live Performance Video)'. In this 'King of Soul' James Brown joins Luciano Pavarotti, the greatest opera tenor of the 20th century. A truly unique experience seeing & hearing how these far genres can be in fusion and elevate people to the highs where they can remotely peek in heaven through its half opened grand door. Finally, not a song, yet a movie I can recommend. 'All that jazz' (1979) is a 2 hour movie, which in an other format, but similar to Pink Floyd's deep thoughts and messages about value of life and what its content could/should be. Try to watch it on as big screen as available (home movie is ideal...) and in good sound quality. Peter
You have got to do Sympathy for the Devil. It will blow your mind. But to be honest, you really can’t go wrong with any Stones song. They incorporated so many different sounds into their music. Absolutely marvelous band.
My interpretation is that red doors are used as a sign of welcoming people. He is in a dark place and wants to shut people off by painting it black. I’m guessing this song might have been written to be cathartic.
The lyric video for SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL must be your next reaction. Absolutely. Thus song represents the first song featuring the sitar on a pop/rock song. Keep going, Stacey. And enjoy
Damn good driving song of 60's! I jamming in tune while take a night drive. Reminds me of MAFIA 3 -game and its long nightly drives trhough the highways of New Bordeau of 67's on PS4.
Great pick, interesting reactions. You've done a good tour through the British titans of the Stones, Who, Zeppelin and Floyd ... seen 'em all, loved 'em all. Eventually I'd recommend getting to the counter-invasion of Springsteen's 1975 Hammersmith Odeon concert, his first UK tour. Lost in the Flood or Backstreets. Before MTV cleaned him up. Like the Stones, that live show was not about the massive tech showmanship of Floyd, it's all about the band, the lyrics, the lead singer's passion. Keep enjoying!
Actually great sitar-riff by Brian Jones (RIP)... If you like controversial lyrics you'll have to go for "Sympathy for the devil"... and have the history book ready for that one🤪
Great reaction, you nailed it! Watching this I learnt a bit more about this song, thanks! I always knew it was a sad/angry song, but I had never really got the bit about it being his young ladies funeral. 19th nervous breakdown next perhaps?
Hi Stacey, great Stones song but did you know that The Big Push did a cover of this song, Goran is on vocals and does the song credit. Always good to hear from you ❤️🏴🇬🇧
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The young man walks to the church. He is on foot to the funeral of his girl. The cortege passes. He sees the hearse and the funeral wreaths. On the way he sees young women in their summer dresses and they bring back memories of the happy times they had. He hangs back, because he knows this is their final goodbye. People passing turn away, knowing not what to say. The final cars have entered the churchyard. He swallows back his grief and follows them all in.
🇨🇦 This is the closest explanation ! 🇨🇦
A very good take on the symbolism.
The only thing I would add:
The "red door" in this context symbolizes "love".
It was a metaphor coined by William Blake, which Aldous Huxley built upon in his 1954 book "The Doors of Perception". That work became foundational to the 1960s new-age movement, you find doors used as symbolism in things like Wicca (which was founded around that time, it's not "ancient", lol).
In the more new-age context, these doors in the mind and/or spirit, were "unlocked" by meditation, insight, and psychedelic drugs. Each door signified a different aspect of being, and you needed to unlock them all to be complete. This concept is actually where the band "The Doors" got their name.
The desire to "paint it black", is to consign himself to the grief, to bury his love for her alongside her, rather than go on feeling his loss.
It's seeking respite from tragedy, not by finding happiness again, as that only leads to more loss and pain eventually. Instead he seeks it in an unfeeling, nihilistic emptiness. A desire to shut out all "goodness" from the world so it can't hurt him again.
Keep in mind this was released during the golden-age of flowery "love songs", and this is a love song, it even maintains the that up-beat, rhythmic peppiness that you'd hear in most love songs from that time. The difference is the protagonist doesn't want love, he wants to be free from it. To shut the red door and paint it black.
he doesn't want to see red anymore.
piece of history.
when was this song released
I've heard this song since around 1987, but I apparently never listened to it. I always took it that he was moping around after a break up. I get it now.
@@gilbertgilberts1767 - Mid sixties gold.
I had a 45 in my high-school days.
Wore it out never sussing the cold meaning until recent days.
I'm 76 years old now.
It's still one of my favorites of all time.
The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil , will blow your mind. Please do this song next.
Sympathy for the Devil and Gimmie Shelter should be next! Great Job Stacey!
The Pain cover of Gimmie Shelter is amazing too. Highly recommend you and Stacey check it out.
I believe the catchiness reflects how many cope with grief - dying inside but putting on a brave facade.
This song can be very cathartic when dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Brilliant, the tune is so peppy and the lyrics so dark, the beat represents life goes on
@@doomhunter697 So true, right now my whole world is black 2 months ago the girl I thought loved me and wanted to be with me left me, after 15 days my beloved little dog princess died at 10 years old. I felt alone no one came to me. And now I'm about to lose my weekend job due to something I'm not responsible for. The worst part I am experiencing all this to as I turned 25 a days ago. My birthday a special day became darkness. It's so difficult facing up when your whole world is black.😢 I can't see anymore colors.
I want to fight it all back, but sometimes I feel this is greater than me. :"(
Up next: Sympathy for the Devil... and get the lyrics. :-)
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Oh absolutely! That song is amazing!
Rock and Rock Circus live version!
Yes please
Yesss! No Sympathy for first time listeners.😊
It is a funeral procession. A song about loss. Adopted by veterans of Vietnam-with reason.
My dad used to hang around with Brian Jones and Keith Richards in the 60s. When he died, Paint it Black was one of two Stones songs we played at his funeral.
Stop with the lies...
@@Rothschildpobretao Nice.
I can't believe I first listened to this song almost 60 years. The fact that I'm still not tired of it speaks volumes about the genius of its melody and lyrics.
Me, too. And same here.
Some things to know for context:
Church of England (Episcopalian) churches have bright red doors on them.
A girl he knew had just died.
Funeral processions are a long line of Black Vehicles.
You nailed it, this song is about a funeral.
Thanks. Im 73 and didn’t know this about C of E red doors
@Hogtownboy1 That’s because red church doors are more an American thing than an English thing. I have occasionally seen a red church door in England (possibly Scotland?) but not often -- and I have a vague feeling of it being more Methodist. Anyway, in the context of the song, it is his own (house) door -- and the implication is that they were married.
Paint It Black was the theme song for the Vietnam War drama series, Tour of Duty (1987-1990). It was also used in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket (1987).
This song is the classic proof that with a simple text and a music with a catchy rhythm, it becomes famous, translated and played all over the world, this is the result when a great band like the Rolling Stones created music. 🌺
The late Brian Jones ( founder of the Rolling Stones ) is playing the Indian Sitar! Brian died in 1969 and was a member of the much lamented ‘ 27 Club’. A number of Artists who passed away at the age of 27 years including Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Amy Whinehouse and others
For us old folks that is a flash back to Vietnam. It was used a lot during that time period!
so true
my papa played it alot. he was in the shit in Nam.
The late great Brian Jones plays sitar on this. The song is indeed about a funeral. There are so many songs to choose from the Stones' catalogue as they are still going after 60 years, but you should probably react to "Satisfaction" next.
Please don't. It's the most overplayed song of the sixties, and the least interesting musically and lyrically, of the Stones catalog. That's why it was such a Pop hit.
This song really hit home for me in1981 when my wife of 6 years and she was only 25 years old died unnecessary from complications having our son. It was a very dark time for me and I didn't care about anything (except my son) for years. The line of black cars and flowers and my love to never come back sums it all up. I just wanted the sun to fade away and everything turn black.
This is exactly what this song is about -- and almost exactly what has happened to the (imaginary) protagonist.
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The singing in Gimme Shelter will blow your mind.
Vietnam. Sad time, angry time, lots of darkness, this song hit home for millions.
Your right JBJ and I'm one of them. I served two combat tours in Vietnam with the Marine Corps.(1965-66/1970-71).
T,. Boyte
GySgt. USMC, retired
@@OcotilloTomWelcome home, brother.
Not sure, but i think this song was written either for or during the vietnam war. Tho i could be wrong.
@@leroyhansen1094 1966. So during, but definitely not about.
This song isn't about Vietnam, but it was appropriated by people who wanted it to be about Vietnam.
That guitar is a sitar from India, Brian Jones the founding father of The Rolling Stones God rest his soul, is playing it.
This song comes from a time when it was not socially acceptable for men to express this kind of grief. The Stones opened a door for men's mental health with a driving, hard-hitting rhythm and a melody that kicks arse! Oh, I should mention Mick's vocal delivery, so evocative.
i saw a live version of this song and during the humming part the whole band where looking at each other and where suprise to see the crowd humming super loud. its really catchy
Its a brilliant song, probably my favorite song by the Rolling Stones. I have always really felt connected to it, and as I have gotten older and come to terms with just how pervasive depression has been in my life, it makes sense that I would identify with it.
I'm a huge Pink Floyd fan, and found your channel through your reactions to them, but this is my favorite Stones Song. I believe the chant is a traditional Gregorian chant reversed. They aren't the only ones to deal with depression; you'll see when you get to "Don't Leave Me Now" and "Goodbye, Cruel World" on PF's 'The Wall'. Thanks, as always!
His voice is unmatched in many RS songs. Their music always grabs the listener and shakes them like a dog with his favorite toy. What joy.
This is my favourite Rolling Stones song. In part because of the contrast between the music and the lyrics. It's a beautiful tension.
Vietnam Veteran 1st Infantry Division 1968-1970. Had been married 6 months when I entered service. This was sort of a theme song for us in Nam! Wow! really brings back memories!!! 🇺🇸
Sitar. An Indian Sitar is what gives the unique sound
This song is one of my favorites by the Stones.
Thanks old guy here this is one of my favorite songs by the Stones
Paint it Black was used in the closing credits for the 1987 movie Full Metal Jacket and the opening theme song for a TV series called Tour of Duty in the late 80's. Both about Vietnam.
Also played in the credits screen in the game Twisted Metal Black.
I believe the tv show was “China Beach”😎
Similar to Pink Floyd, the Rolling Stones are masters of telling a story through their music. I would highly recommend listening to "Gimme Shelter" also by the Stones
You should hear "Gimmie Shelter"! That is a dark but super cool song!
One of the greatest for sure!
Plus great guest vocals by Merry Clayton!
Great reaction! When I first heard this song,the drums and the sitar overtook me.The music is very heavy.And then to understand the lyrics…just makes it brilliant!
this has been my favorite Stones song since I first heard it when I was ten years old. I didn't understand it until I was 14, I related to it so much as a teen and even now in my mid twenties this song gives me a sense that I'm not alone and it feels as electric as that summer day in 2010 when it came on the radio.
It's actually a very relatable song to me because I've had too many 'dark days' in my life... and listening to songs like 'Paint it black'... gives me a sense of relief that someone else has captured what I have often felt and expressed it in words.
That is exactly the role of the artist (singer/songwriter.)
He's not just sad and depressed, he's angry that others are not feeling the same way.
One of the greatest songs ever. You're spot on - I think the lyrics do describe a funeral. The guitar is blended with sitar which gives the song its exotic sound.
I highly recommend "Gimme Shelter" next - yet another Stones song that 'slaps' but has dark lyrics...I think the Stones might actually have invented menace in music - or at least rock n roll.
In the 60's The Beatles were using sitars in their songs and it was all psychedelic and mystical. The Stones, in contrast, flipped the coin and wrote a song where the sitar is dark and menacing. It's no surprise it's so associated with the Vietnam War, not only was it released at the time of the war but it has also been used in virtually every TV series about the war.
Interesting reaction in a good way. It does really pull you in two directions. This is my favorite stones song for many reasons. It is a sad song but life can be sad. They were deeper with thier lyrics than many ever gave them credit for. Just saw them last month. It was the 6th time I have seen them starting in 1978 at JFK. They are an amazing band. And still rocking at 80 y/o!! BTW: They did this song. It was as amazing as ever.
You are correct, it is about a funeral. It's from the point of view of a man who wants everything else to reflect his mood by making everything black.
The guitar is heavily inspired by Indian music and the sitar (a popular Indian string instrument similar to a lute).
The rolling stones have always been a bit of a rebel group you have got to love their inventiveness and imagination combined with their obvious musical talent they come from my era back in the sixtees and are still touring doing gigs evergreens remarkable love your reaction nice to see you playing some more groups that go back to the days of the real giants of proper rock n roll play some more please
OMG !!! Stacey’s heading for the Stones rabbit hole 😱 please please please can we guide her carefully down this journey . She has a long trip to travel.
Love them live! i've seen them so many times in concert!!! R.I.P. Charlie Watts. nothing like seeing an 80 year old drummer rocking out in concert!!!
Great song! Mick w his amazing voice ❤ Excellent songs n band overall! 🎉 Saw him in concert a bit older and the concert was Great! Awesome group, amazing huge list of hits! ❤ 😊
Stacey, this song also played a very important part of the movie, "A Stir Of Echoes", starring Kevin Bacon. EXCELLENT movie, and I would HIGHLY recommend it.
This song showcases the talents of Brian Jones arguably the progenitor of the band. A complex, controversial, and conflicted person, Brian drowned in his swimming pool after being kicked out of the band after many years of drug abuse. Brian is playing a sitar, not a guitar. He was the most innovative band member during the early years
Can't You Hear Me Knockin'? .....for the WIN....LOVE the Mick Taylor era of the Stones...
Hey Stacey,
It's been a while since I left a (not that short) shortlist. Your journey is going well, you are moving fast.
For the Rolling Stones, my personal selection to cover their incredible career is :
- Gimme Shelter
- Sympathy for the Devil
- (I can't get no) Satisfaction
- You can't always get what you want
- Jumping Jack Flash
- Street Fighting Man
- Brown Sugar
- Honky Tonk Woman
- Under My Thumb
- Miss you
- Midnight Rambler
- Angie
- Beast of Burden
- 19th Nervous Breakdown
- Ruby Tuesday (and its B-side, Let's Spend the Night Together)
- Get off of my Cloud
- Can't You Hear Me Knocking
- Wild Horses
- It's Only Rock'n Roll
-Tumbling Dice
- Start Me Up
- Let it Bleed
- Dead Flowers
You hit it on the nail. The darkness that descends over life upon the event of of loosing someone close ...
Hey Stacy, loved your reaction to ‘Paint It Black’ by The Stones! 🎸 Your insights really resonated with me. This song, with its unique blend of raga rock and haunting lyrics, captures themes of grief and loss so powerfully. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards truly created a timeless piece that continues to evoke deep emotions. This song is from 1966!! Shit! "Can you believe it? I didn't know until now!"
As a painter, I find the vivid imagery and emotional intensity of the song incredibly inspiring. It’s fascinating how music can influence art and vice versa. The Rolling Stones, despite their star status, have always managed to convey raw and relatable emotions through their music. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and bringing new perspectives to this classic track!"
Hi Stacey great reaction, this is one of my favorite Rolling Stones' song greetings from Guadalajara Mexico!
It's a great song, one of my Rolling Stones favourites.
Used in many cinimatic soundtracks over the years.
Most recently in 'Wednesday' . On Netflix.
Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones------the Big Four of Classic Rock. They all deserve a deep dive by you. Another great song from The Stones: Gimme Shelter (audio, or the great live version with Lisa Fischer in 1994).
Very perceptive !! You are the first reactor to get it immediately spot on ... The key was "The Flowers and My Love Never to Come Back".
You nailed it. Charlie Watts pounding away with a Sitar working. Bill Wyman bass line...just a great song.
It's, so dark and intense, sounds deep and exotic and has an element of poignancy about it. The lyrics are brilliant, about depression, grief.
A very interesting instrumental cover of this song (or even a mini-suite) was recently made in the series "Wednesday". This is a composition with a solo cello, stylistically closer, probably, to Vivaldi.
I highly recommend it.
You can find it on RUclips by the lines:
1) _Wednesday Serie Scene Wednesday Plays The Cello "Paint in Black" solo performance_
[this is the original video sequence from the series, but there are parts with the volume down]
2) _Paint It Black - Wednesday Original Soundtrack_
[this is exactly the original soundtrack, but without the video sequence]
PS. And yes, Leo Moracchioli made a very interesting metal cover of this song.
In general, Leo has made a lot of interesting and fun metal covers of songs of different styles and genres.
This song, such a contrast between the Music & Lyrics!
Love it & Love The Content Here!
StaceyRPG FTW!
nuff said.
Love your reactions! On a side note: Your voice is lovely, and i could just chill listening to you narrate a favorite audio book, or two. 😊
Next stop will be the song from Rolling Stones golden collection named Gimme Shelter ❤ the song that gives not only one of the best music vibes , but also goosebumps ❤
This song also ends the movie Full Metal Jacket. Love you and love your channel !🙂
First music I ever listened to back in 85 as a six year old, as a result I ignored modern music until I become a teen, old is better 🇬🇧👍
Brian Jones is the one playing sitar on this song. Although he has almost no songwriting credits, he was arguable the most innovative member of the group. Adding a sitar to the song was probably inspired by what the Beatles were doing at that time, but Brian was the one who sat down and figured out how to get that catchy sound out it that suits the song so well.
My recommendation for your next Stones song is "Jumping Jack Flash." It was on a single, but it was never on an album until it was put on greatest hits albums. They shot a video for it, which was a really unusual thing to do in 1968. You can watch that or there is also a lyric video.
Michael, you may know that Brian and Bill wrote the main riff of Jumpin' Jack Flash (according to Bill), but weren't credited. Brian appears in the video, but apparently not on the record (again, according to Bill).
Thanks Stacey for this song !! i love the guitar of Keith Richards , So cool Stacey as always !!!❤
Brian Jones on sitar bud
@@hognaut Keith is still playing guitar though.
Yes, Keith's guitar is great as always and so is Mick's excellent vocal performance here. It is after all a Jagger-Richards composition! However, this is one song where the contributions of Charlie, Bill and Brian really stand out. It is they who create the near-hypnotic sound that makes it so captivating and easy to listen to on repeat. It is hard to exaggerate exactly how great this band was in their 60s prime.
@@ARD-lk5pr yes he is, but he's playing an acoustic guitar and I don't think that is what Stacey is referring to
@@hognaut There is also an electric guitar in that recording.
The Rolling Stones are one of the greatest bands ever and I'm glad you've discovered that for yourself. As others have said, you should go with either Gimme Shelter or Sympathy for the Devil next though you may well have heard them before and just not realised it as the Stones music is used all over the place.
Great reaction as always Stacey. Love & light to you.
I always enjoy a juxtaposition between the subject matter of the lyrics and the music. The Stones have another striking example of dark subject matter on top of music that makes you want to dance - Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker). Keep going down this rabbit hole. Gimme Shelter, Sympathy for the Devil, Miss You and on and on and on.
Yeah, a sad song about a young girl's funeral. GIMME SHELTER, SATISFACTION (the 1965 studio recording), YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT (from the album Let It Bleed), MIDNIGHT RAMBLER and MONKEY MAN are some more of my 'Stones favorites.
I always saw it as a Vietnam veteran returning home in deep depression. And having to look away until his darkness goes. Of course I might have gotten that idea from the fact this song was the intro to an old TV show about the Vietnam war called "Tour of Duty". YMMV.
There are MANY stories about the inspiration to this song, but the one that sounds most true to me is this. Keith was in a hurry to get somewhere, and got stuck behind a long funeral procession. As people stopped and got out, walking to the graveside, Keith got out and asked who the funeral was for. He was told it was for an 8 year old girl.
Keith was so moved, so saddened, he went back to his car and began writing this song.
Is this the absolute truth? Don't know. With all the chemicals he's done, Keith Richards might not actually know.
Musically and creatively it is the artists job to reflect the world as we experience it . We all face dark times when we see the negative side of the world . Sometimes it is cathartic to hear a song like this .
The song is about grieving, depression and broken hearts. You cannot see the pleasant side, or even the colors of summer in that frame of mind. Also the sitar was popular that year after the Beatles experimented with Indian sounds.
The Beatles introduced the idea that a pop song could be about adultery they'd attempted ("Norwegian Wood" w/sitar!) or the charade they lived ("I'm a Loser" and "Nowhere Man") part of the 60s evolution of all rock/pop bands, including the Stones who released this classic in May '66.
Every fistfight I have ever been in, and every time I was in danger in war the chorus of this song hums in my head. I barely remembered the song from my childhood when I was in my 20's but it was always there.
As said in previous comments, this became a major Vietnam anthem during and after the war. It was quite allegorical after a Napalm air strike, which scorched the entire lush landscape into black soot.
Awesome...It is very catchy, the lyrics have such a deep meaning....
The Rolling Stones "Can't You Hear Me Knocking"...TRUST ME on this one my music lovin' sister. 🔥❤️🔥
It’s one of my favorite songs, I’m old enough to have seen them on the Ed Sullivan Show, way back in the 60”s. I love your reaction. I’m looking up some of my favorite groups from the 60’s. The Doors come to mine, as well as Hendrix, Janis Joplin.
Looking good Stacy. Thanks for coming back to one of the best bands for decades.
One of my favorite songs of Rolling Stones🤘
I am nota fan of The Rolling Stones, but this song, when it was new, hit me in a strange, solid way, similar to the way it has affected you. It is a very impactful number. Good reaction dear Stacey! 🤭😊
Great song and one of my favorites! The whole album is great!
This song was played in a movie called "Stir of Echos" with Kevin Bacon.
I was just a kid of 9yrs old when Paint it Black was released and i loved it, i was more a stones fan back then than the Beatles who were for me a pop band for screaming girls. I know the stones had screaming girls aswell but i never thought of the stones as pop even though i was very young, i also loved Peter greens Fleetwood mac, status quo, the kinks etc so a Rock sound.
Hello Stacey, you have such a great channel, many thanks! You asked for new recommendations, here are a few, probably you haven't heard them so far. Lara Fabian has emotionally strong stage performances. While she has plenty of quality pop songs, like 'I'll love again', she is absolutely stunning at singing ballads. She sings also in French, so when selecting YT videos try to find those with English subtitles and always look for stage performance, not studio versions. Start probably with 'Je Suis Malade' (in French) was written by Serge Lama in 1973. Lara took over the song and made it an unforgettable experience. Next listen to 'Broken vow' (in English) and finally “Je T’aime” Live In Paris, 2001" (in French). 'Caruso' is also great by her. (Use tear-proof makeup).
A bit different genre is RUclips 'It's A Man's Man's Man's World (Official Live Performance Video)'. In this 'King of Soul' James Brown joins Luciano Pavarotti, the greatest opera tenor of the 20th century. A truly unique experience seeing & hearing how these far genres can be in fusion and elevate people to the highs where they can remotely peek in heaven through its half opened grand door.
Finally, not a song, yet a movie I can recommend. 'All that jazz' (1979) is a 2 hour movie, which in an other format, but similar to Pink Floyd's deep thoughts and messages about value of life and what its content could/should be. Try to watch it on as big screen as available (home movie is ideal...) and in good sound quality. Peter
Having grown up in the 70's, we had no clue what the lyrics were to most of the songs we listened to!!! 😂? Nice reaction!
This is easily one of the greatest songs ever written.
You have got to do Sympathy for the Devil. It will blow your mind. But to be honest, you really can’t go wrong with any Stones song. They incorporated so many different sounds into their music. Absolutely marvelous band.
Aftermath (where Paint It Black appears) is the first album I purchased. 1966. It was the Spring B4 my freshman year of high school.
My interpretation is that red doors are used as a sign of welcoming people. He is in a dark place and wants to shut people off by painting it black. I’m guessing this song might have been written to be cathartic.
The lyric video for SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL must be your next reaction. Absolutely. Thus song represents the first song featuring the sitar on a pop/rock song.
Keep going, Stacey. And enjoy
Great song great reaction! Thank you very much
Damn good driving song of 60's! I jamming in tune while take a night drive.
Reminds me of MAFIA 3 -game and its long nightly drives trhough the highways of New Bordeau of 67's on PS4.
Tip of the ICEBERG!
SATISFACTION
GIMME SHELTER
CAN'T YOU HEAR ME KNOCKING
SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL and SO many more!😂❤❤❤❤❤
I love this song as I do so many others from the Vietnam era.
Great pick, interesting reactions. You've done a good tour through the British titans of the Stones, Who, Zeppelin and Floyd ... seen 'em all, loved 'em all. Eventually I'd recommend getting to the counter-invasion of Springsteen's 1975 Hammersmith Odeon concert, his first UK tour. Lost in the Flood or Backstreets. Before MTV cleaned him up. Like the Stones, that live show was not about the massive tech showmanship of Floyd, it's all about the band, the lyrics, the lead singer's passion. Keep enjoying!
The rolling stones "brown sugar" . You won't regret it x 😊
Actually great sitar-riff by Brian Jones (RIP)... If you like controversial lyrics you'll have to go for "Sympathy for the devil"... and have the history book ready for that one🤪
Great song , used in the excellent film Stir Of Echoes! Waiting on a friend is a good song by them!
Great reaction, you nailed it! Watching this I learnt a bit more about this song, thanks! I always knew it was a sad/angry song, but I had never really got the bit about it being his young ladies funeral. 19th nervous breakdown next perhaps?
Hi Stacey, great Stones song but did you know that The Big Push did a cover of this song, Goran is on vocals and does the song credit. Always good to hear from you ❤️🏴🇬🇧
Hahaha, teenage angst put to music. It's great music and creativity.