"I'll tell you one time... you're to blame!" This single (and never repeated) line near the end of the song explains the devil's game. Without hatred, greed, and quests for power, there would be no 'devil.' But we all have a bit of the devil in us. "The devil made me do it" is simply deflecting our human hateful, destructive, callous, and careless actions on a nonexistent entity.
@@TheMichaelseymourEveryone is entitled to their beliefs. I won't try to convince you that the devil does not exist as an entity. I'm guessing it would be pointless anyway. I will point out that an evil counterpart to the gods (and goddesses) is a common theme among many religions throughout the world and throughout the timeline of recorded civilization. As an agnostic, I don't believe we can prove or disprove the existence of gods and devils because we simply don't have the ability to do so. I see where evil and good exist in everyone's consciousness. The key is which part does one choose to put forward more so than the other. I choose to put forward the goodness in my existence and typically call it love.
@@namsseleman well.....multi faceted and complex ...i could level the same at you ..that it would be pointless to convince you ..especially since i have paranormal experiences that could curl your toes ......but you are entitled to your opinion ...i just don't like letting your assertions go unchallenged is all .
@@TheMichaelseymour You mentioned "paranormal" in your response. I think that is something lost in how the bible is taught in these last generations. The first century church had no problem viewing scripture through the supernatural lens. But during the age of enlightenment and beyond, we got too "sophisticated" for that and tried to explain away interdimensional beings that are all around us hidden through a thin veil. A quick example would be from Gen 6:1-4 and explaining the Sons of God (Elohim) as the sons of Seth mating with the daughters of Cain to produce the giants (Nephilim). Most scholars can't admit that the Elohim in that passage is actually angelic beings coming into our 3D world taking on bodily form. They would have to admit this was a supernatural nexus event that ultimately led to the flood. I think in these last days we're going to see some major supernatural events where the big reveal will be that the prevalent UAPs (UFOs) are really not from some terrestrial planet in another system but interdimensional beings the bible defined as fallen angles, demons, etc. Jesus predicted this would occur before His second coming.
As you explained in your response to Michael you stated you are agnostic so I don't expect a response here, but as a Christian listening to this song I have a different perspective from the line "I'll tell you one time...you're to blame". Jagger is speaking in the first-person of a being that was present in many major historical events. From Jesus' time in the garden and being judged as guilty all the way to the topsy turvy world of today where cops are construed as criminals and sinners are viewed as saints. Scripture tells us not only were we made in God's image but our ultimate destiny is to become a little higher than the angels. Since any fallen angel was also created by the same God who created us (just well before we ever came on the scene), I see this as an offense to "the devil" that we would ever elevate higher than he once was. So the implication is he was the one directing the affairs of mankind for our destruction after the Fall to prevent our ultimate destiny. He's basically playing the blame-game of what any guilty perpetrator would do when sinning against those being perpetrated on....blame the victims.
@@Newfie-zc7ug That doesn't make sense. If a higher entity of being persuaded people it existed, what difference would that make? It...DOES exist in that scenario?
Probably the most telling line is "You shouted out, who killed the Kennedys? When after all it was you and me." If you're gonna blame me, you have to blame yourself, too.
The music I grew up with. You can't go wrong with the Stones! And love the "stank face" and the chair dancing!! This song just makes you want to move!!
Same here. But while I liked some of their tracks I was not a great fan. But I'm ashamed to say I never appreciated the quality and depth of the lyric until I saw that RUclips video. It's given me a much greater respect for Jagger.
Jean-Luc Godard filmed them crafting this song in the recording studio and turned it into a documentary film (of sorts) released in late 1968. Keith Richards plays mostly bass throughout while the song takes shape. In between recording sessions the film cuts to a handful of Black Panthers hanging out in a junk yard, showing off their guns, and reading passages from revolutionary texts. The rest of the film takes off from there. The Rolling Stones are one badass rock-n-roll band. Here's a list of tunes to check out: "Can't You Hear Me Knocking", "Brown Sugar", "Wild Horses", "Angie", "Tumbling Dice", "Honky Tonk Women", "Monkey Man", "B*tch", "Let It Bleed", "Dead Flowers", "2000 Light Years From Home", "I Just Want to See His Face", "Play With Fire", "Beast of Burden", "Shattered", "Miss You", "Dance Little Sister", and so many others.
This song has probably been part of the soundtrack of more movies, especially war movies, than any other song. Enjoyed listening to your breakdown of the meaning of the lyrics.
And it was played in an episode of Criminal Minds when they were after a serial killer with 3 personalities.. one was archangel Raphael, but he wasn't good! He kept telling this other personalities to kill all sinners! So they played this song! 🔥🎸🎼
That Song just kicks azz. Jagger vocals are nasty and mean. Keith and his guitar work is amazing. The percussion stands out and Keith is also playing bass on this song. 1968 never saw a song delivered like this. And yes , I almost forgot Nicky Hopkins on Piano
I like the way you broke down the lyrics. I think most people don't take the time, and I think it's credit deserved to the Stones because the musical aspect of the song is so strong that it can be enjoyed without a clear understanding of the lyrics. But your take is great, and in general it's refreshing to see a young person who feels compelled to (and has the bandwidth to) understand the details and the religious (metaphysical) implications. Thank you for the reaction.
In 1995, I was 17 years old and remember the watch party we set up for Stephen King's The Stand debuted (don't confuse it with the tird Paramount+ excreted recently). I'm in a room full of friends and family, some of which were huge Stone's fans and I'm the only one that picked up on the reference Flagg makes when introducing himself to Loyd before letting him out of his cell and saving his life, for a price. He says, "Pleased to meet you Loyd, and smiles playfully and adds, hope you guess my name!". It was perfect. I loved this review and the song. Great Job!!!!!
I saw a theory that devil in this song may actually be God when he's "in a bad mood". One of the verses equate cops to criminals, sinners to saints, heads to tails and then imply that the same way you can equate those things, you can also "call him Lucifer" which is supposed to be the other side of the "God" coin. Basically saying that when you see bad things happen you can call me Lucifer instead of God if it makes you feel better. An amazing classic of a song.
There's a thing where a song has been part of the background of your life for so long, it's just become sort of wallpaper and you forget that it's AMAZING.
Leaving aside hearing album tracks for the first time, there are maybe 15 tunes that I'll always remember my first time of hearing 'em --where I was, what I was doing, and the medium (radio, for the most part, and a few others while hanging with someone who had control of the stereo). This and "Gimme Shelter" both feature on that list.
being in my mid 60s playing guitar for more years than i care to mention my focus was always on the music never paid much attention to lyrics but now that i am wow gluiness Mick what a powerful message.
The Rolling Stones are rock and roll! Just the amount of hits, different styles and the duration of being at the top of their game is simply amazing! Respect to a group that can keep doing it decade after decade.
Great reaction and analysis. Yeah, the Stones' catalog runs deep; with very little filler IMO. You're getting some good exposure but there's decades of songs to check out. Recommend following this up with where it all started: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction... Maybe a good replacement for the VH Monday's when that transitions out???
Very little filler? Every album they ever made was chock full of filler. They were basically a singles band and once you get past the singles there wasn't much else on the album.
@@OroborusFMA Yeah, lol.... Wholeheartedly disagree there. Have loved alot of their b-sides and enjoyed both their evolution as a band as well as their sound. No doubt there were tracks that fell flat but I've never heard them considered a singles band before. Oh well, to each their own. Cheers to good music!
First time watching your channel & as a non religious person (but truly spiritual) I found you did a rather good objective job sharing your thoughts & views. My personal take on the song is that we as humans are quick to blame the devil for our own badness & the song & it's title implies we should take responsibility for that but hey what do I know,like most things is open to personal interpretation. Keep up the good work & you are as Irvine Weldon wrote - "young,gifted and black & that's a fact!!!" 🤩👍
You're a really good critic, man. Just a random sample quote from you on this song: "It wasn't superfluous, it wasn't excessive, and yet it wasn't *underwhelming*" That really rings true; it's such a smart statement. Not everyone is as perceptive (you and other reactors have pointed out cool shit in songs on their first listen that I hadn't heard in a hundred! I am cloth-eared!), nor can employ the appropriate words to explain what they're hearing as you. I would have loved to have heard what you might have to say about the lyrics, philosophical agreements/disagreements, but you seemed reticent to open that can of worms, perhaps, haha! Mick Jagger once said his lyrics were "crap," and the interviewer argued they were not, not at all. The interviewer was right! Like David Bowie, the raw intellectual firepower, the native intelligence he has, is not to be underestimated. And yet he knows how to party, and yet he IS, in many ways, "Rock and Roll." Bowie recalled his first tiem seeing the Stones, when he was a schoolboy and they were just starting out. An old fuddy duddy in the audience heckled Mick with "Get yer 'air cut!" Bowie did a spot-on impression of what he remembered as Jagger's instant retort: "What? And look like you?" Much better said here: ruclips.net/video/N7-7HJCXx10/видео.html
The GREAT Nicky Hopkins on piano is so slick, he just blends percussion and melody and rhythm so perfectly, it adds to whole in absolute stealth harmony.
Keith Richards is one of my most beloved musicians, and I love this song because his solo is just bomb. And Brian Jones played acoustic on this track, though they mixed it out. I’ve heard the version with Brian, and it’s just a fuller sound. I think the spare bass and percussion background, with Nicky Hopkins’ piano, is more effective though, and it sure lets Keith shine.
Don't think the guy even comprehend what he was hearing.he sounds like someone who likes the sound of his own voice and loves the idea of being an icon.
Just; woo woo...Thanks - great watching you react to this masterpiece! Hard to find the words describing the greatness about it. Oh, it's your third reaction. ✌️
Another Masterpiece song by The Legendary Rolling Stones!!!! FIRE!!!! That guitar.....MMMMMmmmmm....My Goodness!!! And seeing your "Stank Face." made me laugh with my "Stank Face" always love that song!!!! Another one that they did that was nasty like this song was, "Gimme Shelter." I think you already reacted to that song......but man both of these songs are gritty and Nasty!!! Really really great!!!! Chills Babe Chill city....hahahaha
Lead guitar Keith Richard(s).. also affectionately known as Keef! Oh and him and Mick Jagger are not of this world! How else do you explain their 60 years of constant touring and rock and roll lifestyle and still be alive? 😂💙🔥🎸🎼
if you like this, pharrell williams actually did a remix of this using his usual production since it is so similar, but all the vocals are the same he jsut redid the drums
Much deeper than most people imagined. The Stones have been my standard for R n R since the 60's. Not sure whatever were your experiences with 60's rock what had you listened to before Stones?
Can't believe how good this still sounds. Excellent album - my personal fav RS song is still You can't always get what you want off Let it bleed. Jagger was/is such a great front man. Check out this live version - ruclips.net/video/Ef9QnZVpVd8/видео.html from the uk, stay safe xx
Very interesting take on this song. It's an awesome song, one of my favorites all time right up there with Painted Black, Under My Thumb, and Some Girls. believe Look up Altamont Speedway and Meredith Hunter. He was killed rushing the stage by Hells Angels who had been hired to provide security (for $500 in beer if I remember right) during The Stones set - starting with when they were playing Sympathy for the Devil. The guy kept storming the stage to get at the Stones and eventually pulled out a gun and was stabbed several times by a Hells Angel. It's a sad story and was the cause of the Stones not playing Sympathy for the Devil in concert for decades. But it's a story worth looking into.
I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the last time the Rolling Stones played this song in concert was at Altamonte during 1960s when Hells Angels who were security at the time killed someone in the crowd during an altercation.
We could hear individual instruments back then!! Now; most popular music is blended together, as bland sonic zombie music. Billie Eilish and Bruno Mars; are notable exceptions!
I either meet him or one of his agents a long time ago. After a respectful talk I was able to leave with no damage done. Scary & sad, didn't seem to know peace.
Satan is saying of all the bad things i have done Man isn't exactly innocent either, and has done just as bad things, so Please everybody have some sympathy on me. Great Song & Reaction!!
You are just scratching the surface (but you picked a great place to start) Gimme Shelter, Can't You Hear Me Knocking and this one all came out within the same two years. Check out the early stuff, like Under My Thumb and Paint it Black. As they entered the 80's they did Start Me Up and Shattered (personal favorite). You can see their Super Bowl Half Time Show on You Tube. I just saw them live for the fifth (sixth?) time a couple of years ago and they can still blow the doors of nearly act performing today
@@jayrahvisions yo dude I heard you talking at the end, sounding like you had no clue what you were talking about, look if you like the music that's cool man, that's great, but a little research goes a long way
I request you to Listen to one of the greatest Rock n' Roll groups in music history, "YES!!!" Check out rtheir "Close To The Edge" song from their Close To The Edge album. YES are the Ultimate Rock Progressive Band. Check.........YES out!!! "Close To The Edge."
Cool microphone, maybe drop it down a little? This song is in the lexicon of rock forever - I never was one to own a Stones album/cd but they have a handful of songs in my history that I wouldn't want to be without. One of my favorites is SLAVE - it's so groovy!!! Midnight Rambler is another song that is part of the rock history landscape that will last forever!
This was right after the Stones changed a lot ,before they were into mostly upbeat tunes but still not not always nice like Little Red Rooster ...They got weird from the changes and drugs and fame ,Brian,the true founder of the band,the all around musical genius, could hardly stand up anymore at 26 years old .. ..I have the Beggars Banquet album and to me Sympathy is not my favorite Stones song from that or not even in my top 20 because I know so much by them. but the song is overwhelmingly interesting .. ..''Street Fighting Man'' and ''Jigsaw Puzzle' are much more enjoyable and going to the next album Let It Bleed and both of those 2 albums are worth a total listen especially after you get done with Let It Bleed and Gimme Shelter is on that one .. L I B might be the fav of Rolling Stones fans as whole but then there is The MICK TAYLOR ERA and many say at was their best time but then Ronnie Wood shows up for the test..The Stones have 3 really great periods ..My suggestions for a earlier Brian Jones era song list CAN'T GET NO SATISFACTION,, Little Red Rooster ,Holwin Wolf cover ,,,,WE LOVE YOU ,, STREET FIGHTING MAN ,and the albums I mentioned .
As for this music, there is little more to add to the comments that have already made. I will abridge it with just: "... You and me" that means us or better the devil is in all of our actions and rationalisations/excuses.
Have a history teacher explain this if they can. Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946. Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860. John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960. Both were particularly concerned with civil rights. Both wives lost a child while living in the White House. Both Presidents were shot on a Friday. Both Presidents were shot in the head. Now it gets really weird. Lincoln's secretary was named Kennedy. Kennedy's Secretary was named Lincoln. Both were assassinated by Southerners. Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson. Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808. Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908. John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839. Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939. Both assassins were known by their three names. Both names are composed of fifteen letters. Now hang on to your seat. Lincoln was shot at the theater named "Ford." Kennedy was shot in a car called "Lincoln" made by "Ford." Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials. And here's the "kicker": A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe, Maryland. A week before Kennedy was shot, he was with Marilyn Monroe. AND...................: Lincoln was shot in a theater and the assassin ran to a warehouse... Kennedy was shot from a warehouse and the assassin ran to a theater... ___________________________ I saw this had to share just in case anyone did not know.
The fact that you end up a bit speechless at the end is telling. Just imagine when this came out. 50 years ago, for the love of Christ! (No pun intended) The song was partly inspired by an old Russian novel called THE MASTER AND MARGERITA. Half of the story is about the devil (and his faithful feline companion) coming to wreak havoc in Moscow and the other half is about Pontius Pilate and his faithful canine companion fretting about Jesus. It's worth a read even if the literature doesn't quite hold up in the 21st century.
@@cyndiebologna7365 Yes. That’s Keith’s bass line, and guitar solo. He played bass as well as guitar on so many Stones songs in the studio. Very underrated bass and guitar player. He had at one time stated he felt he was a better bass player than guitar player.
"I'll tell you one time... you're to blame!" This single (and never repeated) line near the end of the song explains the devil's game. Without hatred, greed, and quests for power, there would be no 'devil.' But we all have a bit of the devil in us. "The devil made me do it" is simply deflecting our human hateful, destructive, callous, and careless actions on a nonexistent entity.
,,,,, hah...the bible is unfolding just as predicted ...nonexistent ? Look around brother
@@TheMichaelseymourEveryone is entitled to their beliefs. I won't try to convince you that the devil does not exist as an entity. I'm guessing it would be pointless anyway. I will point out that an evil counterpart to the gods (and goddesses) is a common theme among many religions throughout the world and throughout the timeline of recorded civilization. As an agnostic, I don't believe we can prove or disprove the existence of gods and devils because we simply don't have the ability to do so. I see where evil and good exist in everyone's consciousness. The key is which part does one choose to put forward more so than the other. I choose to put forward the goodness in my existence and typically call it love.
@@namsseleman well.....multi faceted and complex ...i could level the same at you ..that it would be pointless to convince you ..especially since i have paranormal experiences that could curl your toes ......but you are entitled to your opinion ...i just don't like letting your assertions go unchallenged is all .
@@TheMichaelseymour You mentioned "paranormal" in your response. I think that is something lost in how the bible is taught in these last generations. The first century church had no problem viewing scripture through the supernatural lens. But during the age of enlightenment and beyond, we got too "sophisticated" for that and tried to explain away interdimensional beings that are all around us hidden through a thin veil. A quick example would be from Gen 6:1-4 and explaining the Sons of God (Elohim) as the sons of Seth mating with the daughters of Cain to produce the giants (Nephilim). Most scholars can't admit that the Elohim in that passage is actually angelic beings coming into our 3D world taking on bodily form. They would have to admit this was a supernatural nexus event that ultimately led to the flood. I think in these last days we're going to see some major supernatural events where the big reveal will be that the prevalent UAPs (UFOs) are really not from some terrestrial planet in another system but interdimensional beings the bible defined as fallen angles, demons, etc. Jesus predicted this would occur before His second coming.
As you explained in your response to Michael you stated you are agnostic so I don't expect a response here, but as a Christian listening to this song I have a different perspective from the line "I'll tell you one time...you're to blame". Jagger is speaking in the first-person of a being that was present in many major historical events. From Jesus' time in the garden and being judged as guilty all the way to the topsy turvy world of today where cops are construed as criminals and sinners are viewed as saints. Scripture tells us not only were we made in God's image but our ultimate destiny is to become a little higher than the angels. Since any fallen angel was also created by the same God who created us (just well before we ever came on the scene), I see this as an offense to "the devil" that we would ever elevate higher than he once was. So the implication is he was the one directing the affairs of mankind for our destruction after the Fall to prevent our ultimate destiny. He's basically playing the blame-game of what any guilty perpetrator would do when sinning against those being perpetrated on....blame the victims.
"The finest trick of the devil is to persuade you that he does not exist." --Charles Baudelaire, "Le spleen de Paris" (1862)
Spanish Train by Chris DeBurgh.........................................
and then again maybe it's God's greatest trick to persuade you HE does exist ????????????
@@Newfie-zc7ug That doesn't make sense. If a higher entity of being persuaded people it existed, what difference would that make? It...DOES exist in that scenario?
Probably the most telling line is "You shouted out, who killed the Kennedys? When after all it was you and me." If you're gonna blame me, you have to blame yourself, too.
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The music I grew up with. You can't go wrong with the Stones! And love the "stank face" and the chair dancing!! This song just makes you want to move!!
Same here. But while I liked some of their tracks I was not a great fan. But I'm ashamed to say I never appreciated the quality and depth of the lyric until I saw that RUclips video. It's given me a much greater respect for Jagger.
I second what Debbie said!!
What most people don’t realize is that while Mick Jagger was the frontman, the real leader of the Stones was and is Keith Richards
Jean-Luc Godard filmed them crafting this song in the recording studio and turned it into a documentary film (of sorts) released in late 1968. Keith Richards plays mostly bass throughout while the song takes shape. In between recording sessions the film cuts to a handful of Black Panthers hanging out in a junk yard, showing off their guns, and reading passages from revolutionary texts. The rest of the film takes off from there. The Rolling Stones are one badass rock-n-roll band. Here's a list of tunes to check out: "Can't You Hear Me Knocking", "Brown Sugar", "Wild Horses", "Angie", "Tumbling Dice", "Honky Tonk Women", "Monkey Man", "B*tch", "Let It Bleed", "Dead Flowers", "2000 Light Years From Home", "I Just Want to See His Face", "Play With Fire", "Beast of Burden", "Shattered", "Miss You", "Dance Little Sister", and so many others.
This song has probably been part of the soundtrack of more movies, especially war movies, than any other song. Enjoyed listening to your breakdown of the meaning of the lyrics.
And it was played in an episode of Criminal Minds when they were after a serial killer with 3 personalities.. one was archangel Raphael, but he wasn't good! He kept telling this other personalities to kill all sinners! So they played this song! 🔥🎸🎼
Song most often used in soundtracks is fortunate son
Some of Keith Richard's best work, and it was on bass! This song inspired me to start playing bass
In the beginning, note the heart with "Thanks Nicky" inside, thanking Nicky Hopkins for sitting in on piano.
That Song just kicks azz. Jagger vocals are nasty and mean. Keith and his guitar work is amazing. The percussion stands out and Keith is also playing bass on this song. 1968 never saw a song delivered like this. And yes , I almost forgot Nicky Hopkins on Piano
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@@williamwallace5857 another way of saying Ass
@@alexanderkuczyk7391 Why not just say 'ass' then ?
I like the way you broke down the lyrics. I think most people don't take the time, and I think it's credit deserved to the Stones because the musical aspect of the song is so strong that it can be enjoyed without a clear understanding of the lyrics. But your take is great, and in general it's refreshing to see a young person who feels compelled to (and has the bandwidth to) understand the details and the religious (metaphysical) implications. Thank you for the reaction.
Nobody does provocative politics as musically as the Stones. You're learning history while you're dancing.
Sympathy was the opening song for the Beggar's Banquet Album, which was the first of the greatest 6 album run of any band....
In 1995, I was 17 years old and remember the watch party we set up for Stephen King's The Stand debuted (don't confuse it with the tird Paramount+ excreted recently). I'm in a room full of friends and family, some of which were huge Stone's fans and I'm the only one that picked up on the reference Flagg makes when introducing himself to Loyd before letting him out of his cell and saving his life, for a price. He says, "Pleased to meet you Loyd, and smiles playfully and adds, hope you guess my name!". It was perfect.
I loved this review and the song. Great Job!!!!!
I saw a theory that devil in this song may actually be God when he's "in a bad mood". One of the verses equate cops to criminals, sinners to saints, heads to tails and then imply that the same way you can equate those things, you can also "call him Lucifer" which is supposed to be the other side of the "God" coin. Basically saying that when you see bad things happen you can call me Lucifer instead of God if it makes you feel better. An amazing classic of a song.
This came out in '68, on the Beggar's Banquet album. With the great Nicky Hopkins on piano, R.I.P. Keith Richards on lead guitar.
When a song ties YOUR tongue, it's impressive.
There's a thing where a song has been part of the background of your life for so long, it's just become sort of wallpaper and you forget that it's AMAZING.
How do you not have ten times as many subs? Well done.
Brilliant song! All of them were great, but I must say Nicky on the Piano was superb!
Leaving aside hearing album tracks for the first time, there are maybe 15 tunes that I'll always remember my first time of hearing 'em --where I was, what I was doing, and the medium (radio, for the most part, and a few others while hanging with someone who had control of the stereo). This and "Gimme Shelter" both feature on that list.
Great reaction! I could tell you really really felt this one. Lol
Best Rolling Stones song, by far!
being in my mid 60s playing guitar for more years than i care to mention my focus was always on the music never paid much attention to lyrics but now that i am wow gluiness Mick what a powerful message.
The Rolling Stones are rock and roll! Just the amount of hits, different styles and the duration of being at the top of their game is simply amazing! Respect to a group that can keep doing it decade after decade.
Great reaction and analysis. Yeah, the Stones' catalog runs deep; with very little filler IMO. You're getting some good exposure but there's decades of songs to check out. Recommend following this up with where it all started: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction... Maybe a good replacement for the VH Monday's when that transitions out???
Very little filler? Every album they ever made was chock full of filler. They were basically a singles band and once you get past the singles there wasn't much else on the album.
@@OroborusFMA Yeah, lol.... Wholeheartedly disagree there. Have loved alot of their b-sides and enjoyed both their evolution as a band as well as their sound. No doubt there were tracks that fell flat but I've never heard them considered a singles band before. Oh well, to each their own. Cheers to good music!
Thanks for the honesty in your endeavor to express it accurately.
Keep it going.
Finally someone does it.
First time watching your channel & as a non religious person (but truly spiritual) I found you did a rather good objective job sharing your thoughts & views.
My personal take on the song is that we as humans are quick to blame the devil for our own badness & the song & it's title implies we should take responsibility for that but hey what do I know,like most things is open to personal interpretation.
Keep up the good work & you are as Irvine Weldon wrote - "young,gifted and black & that's a fact!!!" 🤩👍
You're a really good critic, man. Just a random sample quote from you on this song: "It wasn't superfluous, it wasn't excessive, and yet it wasn't *underwhelming*" That really rings true; it's such a smart statement. Not everyone is as perceptive (you and other reactors have pointed out cool shit in songs on their first listen that I hadn't heard in a hundred! I am cloth-eared!), nor can employ the appropriate words to explain what they're hearing as you. I would have loved to have heard what you might have to say about the lyrics, philosophical agreements/disagreements, but you seemed reticent to open that can of worms, perhaps, haha! Mick Jagger once said his lyrics were "crap," and the interviewer argued they were not, not at all. The interviewer was right! Like David Bowie, the raw intellectual firepower, the native intelligence he has, is not to be underestimated. And yet he knows how to party, and yet he IS, in many ways, "Rock and Roll." Bowie recalled his first tiem seeing the Stones, when he was a schoolboy and they were just starting out. An old fuddy duddy in the audience heckled Mick with "Get yer 'air cut!" Bowie did a spot-on impression of what he remembered as Jagger's instant retort: "What? And look like you?" Much better said here: ruclips.net/video/N7-7HJCXx10/видео.html
The GREAT Nicky Hopkins on piano is so slick, he just blends percussion and melody and rhythm so perfectly, it adds to whole in absolute stealth harmony.
Try the Rolling Stones track "Bitch." The groove is unstoppable.
I enjoyed your take and description. Clearly you are an intelligent man. Respect
Entire song Straight Bars!!!
Great comments about the music and the lyrics. Nothing about this song is simple! Nice job!!!!
Crazy Mick, such an individual,one of a kind. His delivery is more than his voice
Keith Richards is one of my most beloved musicians, and I love this song because his solo is just bomb. And Brian Jones played acoustic on this track, though they mixed it out. I’ve heard the version with Brian, and it’s just a fuller sound. I think the spare bass and percussion background, with Nicky Hopkins’ piano, is more effective though, and it sure lets Keith shine.
Don't think the guy even comprehend what he was hearing.he sounds like someone who likes the sound of his own voice and loves the idea of being an icon.
This was the ending song in "Queen Of The Damned" with your ol Girl as The Queen❣️
Love the Stones , Great song
Request for , Led Zeplin, Misty Mountain Hop, thanks
It's the difference made by the band writing the music and playing instruments - Not just drum machines
“Please have some courtesy..have some sympathy, and some taste~!” I always imagined Lucifer being some suave 90’s 14 foot tall pimp demon guy.
How about either Monkey Man or Midnight Mile by them? Would love your take on either of those deep cuts
Yes to BOTH!!!!
Jay nearly speechless. Inconceivable!
Just; woo woo...Thanks - great watching you react to this masterpiece!
Hard to find the words describing the greatness about it.
Oh, it's your third reaction.
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It’s very deep so many twists and turns , note at the end jagger says your to blame.
Yeah Man...... now you're on it
Love this song,,, pure perfection. 🤘💠✌
my brother played it for me when I was 14 - the whole Beggars banquet album was so good
You have a new subscriber sir- your awesome!
You are absolutely correct!!!! Picking out our human weaknesses the underworld of Devil and Demons plot out our Demise!!!!
We blame “The Devil” for human’s evil choices to go to war over his religion.
Accurate.
Fire. Thought-provoking. Badass. Epic.
Another Masterpiece song by The Legendary Rolling Stones!!!! FIRE!!!! That guitar.....MMMMMmmmmm....My Goodness!!! And seeing your "Stank Face." made me laugh with my "Stank Face" always love that song!!!! Another one that they did that was nasty like this song was, "Gimme Shelter." I think you already reacted to that song......but man both of these songs are gritty and Nasty!!! Really really great!!!! Chills Babe Chill city....hahahaha
Lead guitar Keith Richard(s).. also affectionately known as Keef! Oh and him and Mick Jagger are not of this world! How else do you explain their 60 years of constant touring and rock and roll lifestyle and still be alive? 😂💙🔥🎸🎼
I like your reaction. The sound of the video is great. It make you realise hoe good this song is.
This is a history lesson.
I hope this song inspires you to do some research about the histories of man’s wars...usually about religion
Or individuals appetites for conquest and greed e.g. Hitler.
if you like this, pharrell williams actually did a remix of this using his usual production since it is so similar, but all the vocals are the same he jsut redid the drums
Classic. Not another song like it. Unique and brilliant.
Much deeper than most people imagined. The Stones have been my standard for R n R since the 60's. Not sure whatever were your experiences with 60's rock what had you listened to before Stones?
Can't believe how good this still sounds. Excellent album - my personal fav RS song is still You can't always get what you want off Let it bleed. Jagger was/is such a great front man. Check out this live version - ruclips.net/video/Ef9QnZVpVd8/видео.html from the uk, stay safe xx
Very interesting take on this song. It's an awesome song, one of my favorites all time right up there with Painted Black, Under My Thumb, and Some Girls. believe
Look up Altamont Speedway and Meredith Hunter. He was killed rushing the stage by Hells Angels who had been hired to provide security (for $500 in beer if I remember right) during The Stones set - starting with when they were playing Sympathy for the Devil. The guy kept storming the stage to get at the Stones and eventually pulled out a gun and was stabbed several times by a Hells Angel. It's a sad story and was the cause of the Stones not playing Sympathy for the Devil in concert for decades. But it's a story worth looking into.
Well put sir. Very intelligent
Great Job Young Man
Stones are the greatist rock band in history. So Frosty and timeless. Real pros. Their shows are an Event of epic big time Fun
great explaination ... got to know history to get song
Thanks man. You’re the best. Check out You can’t always get what you want and Gimme Shelter too
The genius of one Keith Richards
I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the last time the Rolling Stones played this song in concert was at Altamonte during 1960s when Hells Angels who were security at the time killed someone in the crowd during an altercation.
The "woo woo" is basically the devil's claque: His enslaved cheering section. It's meant to sound both regular and awful.
Paint it black!!!
Innovative in 1968, innovative now
It's fucking fire. That's all.
We could hear individual instruments back then!!
Now; most popular music is blended together, as bland sonic zombie music.
Billie Eilish and Bruno Mars; are notable exceptions!
If you like Sympathy, you'll LOVE "Can't you hear me knockin" FoSHO!
Gimme Shelter is a MUST!!!!
It still rocks
Go back, It's All Over Now, The Last Time, Satisfaction, Get Off Of My Cloud, Jumping Jack Flash, Street Fighting Man, etc.
I either meet him or one of his agents a long time ago. After a respectful talk I was able to leave with no damage done. Scary & sad, didn't seem to know peace.
The Devil gets blamed, but in reality humans did all those terrible things.
wow...you are amazing
Satan is saying of all the bad things i have done Man isn't exactly innocent either, and has done just as bad things, so Please everybody have some sympathy on me. Great Song & Reaction!!
Very layered musically 🎶🎶🎶🎶
You are just scratching the surface (but you picked a great place to start) Gimme Shelter, Can't You Hear Me Knocking and this one all came out within the same two years. Check out the early stuff, like Under My Thumb and Paint it Black. As they entered the 80's they did Start Me Up and Shattered (personal favorite). You can see their Super Bowl Half Time Show on You Tube. I just saw them live for the fifth (sixth?) time a couple of years ago and they can still blow the doors of nearly act performing today
The Stones at their very best.
Dude you mentioned everything but the genius lyrics of this song
excluding the part of the video towards the end where I focus entirely on the lyrical aspect and give an analysis of the lyrics
@@jayrahvisions yo dude I heard you talking at the end, sounding like you had no clue what you were talking about, look if you like the music that's cool man, that's great, but a little research goes a long way
Woo woo, woo woo...
Can't you hear me knocking.....Please review that, you will not be disappointed
already on my channel.
I request you to Listen to one of the greatest Rock n' Roll groups in music history, "YES!!!" Check out rtheir "Close To The Edge" song from their Close To The Edge album. YES are the Ultimate Rock Progressive Band. Check.........YES out!!! "Close To The Edge."
Or Fragile
Cool microphone, maybe drop it down a little? This song is in the lexicon of rock forever - I never was one to own a Stones album/cd but they have a handful of songs in my history that I wouldn't want to be without. One of my favorites is SLAVE - it's so groovy!!! Midnight Rambler is another song that is part of the rock history landscape that will last forever!
Brilliant analysis. Please give Gimme Shelter, my fave Stones song, a listen.
Stray Cat Blues
Honky Tonk Women
Jumpin Jack Flash
Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo Heartbreaker
Midnight Rambler live from the Get Yer Ya Ya's Out album.
Great list Ned. Especially agree on the live Midnight Rambler…that one is just exceptional.
This was right after the Stones changed a lot ,before they were into mostly upbeat tunes but still not not always nice like Little Red Rooster ...They got weird from the changes and drugs and fame ,Brian,the true founder of the band,the all around musical genius, could hardly stand up anymore at 26 years old .. ..I have the Beggars Banquet album and to me Sympathy is not my favorite Stones song from that or not even in my top 20 because I know so much by them. but the song is overwhelmingly interesting .. ..''Street Fighting Man'' and ''Jigsaw Puzzle' are much more enjoyable and going to the next album Let It Bleed and both of those 2 albums are worth a total listen especially after you get done with Let It Bleed and Gimme Shelter is on that one .. L I B might be the fav of Rolling Stones fans as whole but then there is The MICK TAYLOR ERA and many say at was their best time but then Ronnie Wood shows up for the test..The Stones have 3 really great periods ..My suggestions for a earlier Brian Jones era song list CAN'T GET NO SATISFACTION,, Little Red Rooster ,Holwin Wolf cover ,,,,WE LOVE YOU ,, STREET FIGHTING MAN ,and the albums I mentioned .
Keef gone pick.
As for this music, there is little more to add to the comments that have already made. I will abridge it with just: "... You and me" that means us or better the devil is in all of our actions and rationalisations/excuses.
Rock and soul funk
Have a history teacher explain this if they can.
Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.
John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.
Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.
John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.
Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
Both wives lost a child while living in the White House.
Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.
Both Presidents were shot in the head.
Now it gets really weird.
Lincoln's secretary was named Kennedy.
Kennedy's Secretary was named Lincoln.
Both were assassinated by Southerners.
Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson.
Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.
Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.
John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839.
Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.
Both assassins were known by their three names.
Both names are composed of fifteen letters.
Now hang on to your seat.
Lincoln was shot at the theater named "Ford."
Kennedy was shot in a car called "Lincoln" made by "Ford."
Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials.
And here's the "kicker":
A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe, Maryland.
A week before Kennedy was shot, he was with Marilyn Monroe.
AND...................:
Lincoln was shot in a theater and the assassin ran to a warehouse...
Kennedy was shot from a warehouse and the assassin ran to a theater... ___________________________ I saw this had to share just in case anyone did not know.
Keith Richards was especially filthy on this track.
The fact that you end up a bit speechless at the end is telling. Just imagine when this came out. 50 years ago, for the love of Christ! (No pun intended) The song was partly inspired by an old Russian novel called THE MASTER AND MARGERITA. Half of the story is about the devil (and his faithful feline companion) coming to wreak havoc in Moscow and the other half is about Pontius Pilate and his faithful canine companion fretting about Jesus. It's worth a read even if the literature doesn't quite hold up in the 21st century.
Keith’s bass……
Did Keith play base on this!? I never knew that.
@@cyndiebologna7365 Yes. That’s Keith’s bass line, and guitar solo. He played bass as well as guitar on so many Stones songs in the studio. Very underrated bass and guitar player. He had at one time stated he felt he was a better bass player than guitar player.
The lyrics may be my favorite part of the song. I recommend Monkey Man next by them.
Gotta check out Jigsaw Puzzle the best stones song never heard or to be played on the radio.🎼🎸🎼🎹🎼🎤🎼🥁🎼🎸🎼
Are those AKG headphones? And if they are, before or after the Samsung merger?
But , He was honored By THE QUEEN as a SIR: .