The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus is CRAZY | SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL reaction & analysis

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  • Опубликовано: 10 янв 2025

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  • @timczifrik7715
    @timczifrik7715 Час назад +3

    That is from the same show that Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath played as a member of Jethro Tull..!!!

  • @phred23
    @phred23 7 часов назад +12

    As I said in the premier chat, Jagger has said that the origins of this song came from reading MIkhail Bulgakov's novel "Master and Margarita", where Satan shows up in Stalinist Moscow, and all hell breaks loose (literally and figuratively).
    The main thrust of Bulgakov's novel (which got him in serious trouble with Stalin for writing and publishing it), is that there's nothing so uniquely evil to the Devil that we don't see similar or worse done by ourselves to each other -- or by our governments to us.
    The novel is a fascinating read, but not the easiest. There's a lot of cultural information that you can only glean from footnotes or front/backmatter essays, and on top of that, the "magical realism" writing style can turn some readers off.
    Great reaction and looking forward to another year of fun and learning here in the Daily Doug!

    • @sueheale8029
      @sueheale8029 6 часов назад

      Yes, one of my all-time favourite novels. Mick Jagger was introduced to the novel by his girlfriend and muse, Marianne Faithful.

    • @nickvarra740
      @nickvarra740 3 часа назад

      I had no idea! Master and Margarita is a top 5 novel for me!
      "Neither the conductress nor the passengers were struck by the essence of the matter: not just that a cat was boarding a tram-car, which would have been good enough, but that he was going to pay!"

  • @lourenzi8820
    @lourenzi8820 9 часов назад +18

    Doug, the Who's performance is the best!! A Quick One! Masterful!

    • @ArmandoMPR
      @ArmandoMPR 4 часа назад

      Nah, this one was better

    • @LSqrd1960
      @LSqrd1960 Час назад

      Yes, yes, yes!!!! Reportedly, the Who's performance overshadowed the Stones' enough that they refused to released it for many year. IIRC the WHo's movie "The Kids Are Alright" was the 1st time the clip was widely seen.

  • @yenlard6683
    @yenlard6683 10 часов назад +15

    Doug…you should react to The Who’s performance at this same show. It’s pretty epic and allegedly was the reason the Stones didn’t release their performance for many years.

    • @stevehartke
      @stevehartke 5 часов назад +1

      Absolutely, The Who’s performance is the best… Brian Jones brings down the Stones performance, pretty out of it… Jagger’s take over as the leader of the band…

    • @paulprovenzanotelejug7877
      @paulprovenzanotelejug7877 40 минут назад

      Agreed

  • @harlanginsberg7269
    @harlanginsberg7269 7 часов назад +6

    The Dirty Mac was John Lennon's band.He just asked a couple of friends to get together and play with him

  • @runtt01
    @runtt01 5 часов назад +3

    Taj Mahal is a blues singer, not a band. lol He was the black guy, wearing denim, with the large rimmed hat, they zoomed in on after Pete Townsend. The show was never aired. It was scrapped. The only footage that saw the light of day was The Who's performance that ended up in "The Kids Are Alright" documentary. The full show was finally released on DVD in 1996. It also marks the last performance of Brian Jones with the band.

  • @jaquestraw1
    @jaquestraw1 7 часов назад +6

    You should check out this whole movie Doug. Jethro Tull & The Who's performances are awesome!

    • @stevecanfield8089
      @stevecanfield8089 7 часов назад +5

      Tony Iommi playing guitar for Jethro Tull.

    • @lars-oleeifler4448
      @lars-oleeifler4448 5 часов назад

      ​@@stevecanfield8089- The Jethro Tull performance was a playback
      Toni Iommi's didn't actually play.

  • @samfisher6606
    @samfisher6606 6 часов назад +3

    Whenever I listen to this song, I always picture a dude in a tailored black suit, leaning in, hand out stretched for a handshake, with a goatee, and the greatest con man's smile you've ever seen.

    • @ralph0149
      @ralph0149 6 часов назад +1

      Don't forget the diamond cufflinks and tie clip, the silk handkerchief and the spats.

  • @raysalsa1
    @raysalsa1 5 часов назад +3

    The guy at the end in the crowd with 2 hands up with peace sign is Taj Mahal.

    • @rk41gator
      @rk41gator 49 минут назад +1

      Very cool. Need to go back and see him. Love Taj Mahal, especially with the Pointer Sisters singing 'Cake Walk into Town'.

  • @adriangoodrich4306
    @adriangoodrich4306 7 часов назад +6

    I have always viewed this song (rightly or wrongly) about the idea that don't just blame "The Devil" for all evil things that have happened. For who WAS the the devil, each time? What WAS the Devil's name? "It was you and me". MAN did all those evil things. Whether provoked by the Devil or otherwise.
    I was only thinking about this a few weeks ago, watching Series 2 of (the IMO massively-maligned) "The Rings of Power". There, yes evil Sauron, the Satan of Tolkien's world, provoked it all. But by taking advantage of what was already there in the hearts of elves (especially Celebrimbor) and men.

  • @johntheisen6791
    @johntheisen6791 8 часов назад +4

    This has to be one of my favorite Rolling Stones songs
    🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @sethkaicer319
    @sethkaicer319 4 часа назад +2

    Doug instructed the rolling Stones on how to gather Moss.

  • @manlioyllades
    @manlioyllades 6 часов назад +3

    Taj Mahal is not a group. He's an excellent blues singer and multi-instrumentalist who also appeared in 'The Blues Brothers' movie. (He's the one doing the peace & love signs at the end). I had the chance to meet him and hang with him and his family 40 years ago, a great guy indeed!

    • @richardfurness7556
      @richardfurness7556 5 минут назад

      One of my favourite RUclips videos is of him trying his hand at Gilbert & Sullivan with Todd and Michelle Rundgren. If you haven't seen it you're in for a treat.

  • @Capricornsrule
    @Capricornsrule 6 часов назад +2

    You should see Mick today at80. Just as skinny. Maybe even more energy. That’s him!

  • @morsedregs9239
    @morsedregs9239 7 часов назад +2

    On the Hackney Diamonds tour, when they do Sympathy, Mick doesn’t sing the words about the “kings and queens….and the Kennedy’s” anymore. He skips that entire segment of the song.

  • @jackr.1609
    @jackr.1609 6 часов назад +2

    Back in 1968 it was very edgy to feature congas in a rock song

  • @victorstefanovsky6902
    @victorstefanovsky6902 Час назад

    This is why we love The Rolling Stones. They are eternal!

  • @ILoveCapybaras2023
    @ILoveCapybaras2023 3 часа назад

    I love the sound profile on the 99 classics, one of my all time favorites.

  • @rick063092
    @rick063092 7 часов назад +1

    You’ve got to do The Who’s A Quick One from a Rock & Roll circus.. only 1/2 the audio was available on The Kids are Alright. I remember walking down to The Wiz on Steinway & Broadway in Astoria Queens and seeing the just released VHS.. having read about The Rock & Roll Circus in various books it was mindblowing to see .. Tull w/ Tony Iommi from Sabbath in it, Evangelic Marion Fauthfull, Jesse Ed Davis & Taj Mahal.. I could go on.. doesn’t have to be complicated to blow your mind, swagger and attitude In spades and this was about 30 hrs into filming no less .. great review as always..

  • @vortexplode
    @vortexplode 2 часа назад

    The song played by the Dirty Mac was Yer Blues, originally released on the Beatles' White Album. If you could, check on the song intro conversación between John and Mick.

  • @scotttrainer9704
    @scotttrainer9704 Час назад

    If you ever seen them live Mick usually has a huge stage, and uses every inch of it.

  • @markferrini676
    @markferrini676 Час назад

    Mick was inspired to write this song after reading the book The Master and Margarita

  • @sturgeonslawyer
    @sturgeonslawyer 5 часов назад +1

    The Who's performance is amazing. Jethro Tull in this performance has Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) on guitar.

  • @cuales1955
    @cuales1955 5 часов назад

    Una de mis canciones preferidas de los Stones. Saludos desde buenos Aires, Argentina !!

  • @rickandgen
    @rickandgen 3 часа назад +1

    Please continue on with Rock and Roll Circus performances, Jethro Tull (with Tony Iommi on guitar), The Dirty Mac, and the highlight of the show, The Who

    • @fuchsiaswing8545
      @fuchsiaswing8545 3 часа назад +1

      Jethro Tull’s performance is completely mimed except for Ian Anderson’s flute and vocals. Everything else is a tape. That said, it is cool to see them during this period when Iommi was on guitar.

  • @marymargaretmoore9034
    @marymargaretmoore9034 4 часа назад

    This is from the Rock & Roll Circus. Pete Townshend, Taj Mahal, John Lennon, Jethro Tull and a bunch of other artists were there.

  • @stevemurray7216
    @stevemurray7216 5 часов назад

    Great choice - I've never seen this version before
    The video window could be a bit bigger 🙂
    Thanks Doug.

  • @sliverhi
    @sliverhi 15 минут назад

    It is one of my favs. Saw Willie K cover it live opening for Jack Johnson. Best version I have ever heard. The original is great though.

  • @StevenMichals0812
    @StevenMichals0812 6 часов назад

    I have the CD of Rock and Roll Circus, and I saw the whole show a couple of times. It's great!

  • @dhalsim-1
    @dhalsim-1 2 часа назад

    I'd like to see Doug break down Yoko's singing on R&R circus

  • @meyerhave
    @meyerhave 5 часов назад

    Doug Helvering:
    Happy New Year to you and yours.
    I quite enjoy your "reaction & analysis", along with you sharing your musical expertise.
    John Lennon's "YER BLUES" that is performed on this TV special, taped on December 11-12, 1968, was brand new, as it was a track off of "The Beatles" (a.k.a. "The White Album") which had been released less than a month earlier on November 22.
    There's at least two full takes on RUclips of "The Dirty Mac" performing it on "The Rock and Roll Circus".

  • @stephenfisch715
    @stephenfisch715 2 часа назад

    I would like to hear what you would have to say about Midnight Rambler (particularly the live version from Get Yer Ya Yas out), She’s A Rainbow, Can’t You Hear Me Knockin’ and other Stones songs.

  • @lemmy9809
    @lemmy9809 5 часов назад +1

    Stones at their best 👌

  • @jamesgeckle489
    @jamesgeckle489 6 часов назад +1

    I’m too stoned to provide meaningful commentary! Cheers!

  • @rk41gator
    @rk41gator 59 минут назад

    Pontius Pilot sealed his OWN fate.

  • @megasalexandrosthegreat
    @megasalexandrosthegreat 7 часов назад +1

    There is also a good cover of Sympathy for the devil made by the Hellacopters and Tobias Forge from Ghost

  • @TheCrazywiener
    @TheCrazywiener 5 часов назад

    I`m not the greatest Stones fan, but this song is my personal self. Like so many people out there : Devil and Angel. It`s me in disguise. But one hell of a hymn to our society !

  • @marbleman52
    @marbleman52 2 часа назад

    Yep, the 60's were the years of Hippies, psychedelics, some of the greatest jamming ever, musicians and bands that will never grow old. Yep...young people knew how to jam and party...!!
    I was 16 in 1968 and what fantastic music I grew up with. I have always liked Sympathy for the Devil. It is a real deep and revealing song about Satan and how he operates.

  • @remcohoman1011
    @remcohoman1011 5 часов назад

    4:30 look at Jethro Tull playing there.. their guitarist plays left hended.. and hardly uses his midlefinger on the fretboard.. yup.. Toni Iommi of Black Sabbath

  • @stevehartke
    @stevehartke 5 часов назад

    Doug, you also have to do A Quick One, by The Who, the best performance on this program. Pete’s first attempt and writing a mini opera, or an extended piece… A MUST… ✌️

  • @simianmoonstudios
    @simianmoonstudios Час назад

    Excellent.

  • @tertommy
    @tertommy 5 часов назад

    Brian Jones - backing vocals, acoustic guitar.

  • @JamesKlas
    @JamesKlas 6 часов назад

    Damn right we knew how to party.

  • @jariel1031
    @jariel1031 5 часов назад

    Doug you should review the cover of this done by the Hellacopters with Papa Emeritus IV singing.

  • @teddarr7887
    @teddarr7887 2 часа назад

    Taj Mahal isn't a band, he's an American blues and jazz singer/guitar player. His version of Statesboro Blues was Duane Allman's early inspiration on slide guitar. You should do a couple videos on Taj Mahal.

  • @Capricornsrule
    @Capricornsrule 7 часов назад +1

    Just wondering when you reviewed the Grateful Dead’s live concert of Eyes of the World, did you watch the rest of the show? Thoughts if you did?

  • @g54b95
    @g54b95 Час назад

    Jane's Addiction also covered this.

  • @stoppropaganda2573
    @stoppropaganda2573 5 часов назад

    They ended at Some Girls ... time to retire Mick and Keith! Fun watch Doug!

  • @bfulks2001
    @bfulks2001 5 часов назад

    I guess I am simple because this is my favorite Stones song.

  • @stephengilbert-p7z
    @stephengilbert-p7z 4 часа назад

    By washing his hand it was his own fate he sealed.

  • @tomt5745
    @tomt5745 6 часов назад

    Next to The Ninteenth Nervous Breakdown, this is their best song i think

  • @jamesgeckle489
    @jamesgeckle489 6 часов назад

    I have that Circus on DVD. 🤘

  • @ThePhillydog1971
    @ThePhillydog1971 7 часов назад

    There's 2 versions of the dirty mac video..2nd take was used I think for the tv .if u do a review.get the mick and john sketch in it also 😊

  • @CharlieMcowan
    @CharlieMcowan 49 минут назад

    If, perchance, you're interested in Mick's dance moves, gestures, etc... take a look at Tina Turner from the same period.
    They were friends and she taught him many moves...

  • @TrianglesAndCircles
    @TrianglesAndCircles 6 часов назад

    Beautiful People!

  • @GreggoMusicChannel
    @GreggoMusicChannel Час назад

    It's nice to have talented friends. You should check out Bill Wyman's Monkey Grip album just to see who all he has playing on the record.
    Also, did you happen to see the mini-series The Stand by Steven King? One of the lines of the movie is the devil talking to a guy that ends up as his lieutenant. The devil says, "Pleased to meet you, hope you guessed my name." I thought that was hilarious!
    Also, FZ does a song about the devil on his Live In NY album. It's called t*tties and beer. It's also hilarious.

  • @thoos192
    @thoos192 7 часов назад +1

    ​​I am waiting for "orbit culture" on this channel. "From the inside" or "Saw" for starters 🤩

  • @jamescotner2459
    @jamescotner2459 2 часа назад

    This is Brian’s last performance before he got kicked out

  • @jamescotner2459
    @jamescotner2459 2 часа назад

    It’s a Rock and Roll Circus in 1968 don’t be surprised

  • @uconnapharm
    @uconnapharm 2 часа назад

    SUGGESTION FOR YOUR NEXT ROLLING STONES Reaction :
    The Rolling Stones - Can't You Hear Me Knocking - Live OFFICIAL
    ( with this official version you will get : a saxophone solo , a Mick Jagger harmonica solo , a Ron Wood solo and Keth Richards "in the zone " )

  • @TribalGuitars
    @TribalGuitars 5 часов назад

    The conflict between Mick Jones and the rest of the Stones was that Jones only wanted the Stones to be a rock & roll cover band for blues tunes. Mick and Keith (especially Keith) wanted to write originals. Brian started getting deeper and deeper into drugs and booze and further alienated himself from the band. Think about that: He was so deep into drugs that he managed to worry and piss off Keith. That's no mean feat.
    By far my favorite song. Great video as always, Doug!

    • @stephenfisch715
      @stephenfisch715 2 часа назад

      Is that the Mick Jones from Foreigner or the one from the Clash?

  • @dantallman5345
    @dantallman5345 Час назад

    Brian Jones died of heroin overdose later that year.
    The lyrics are great; people have varied perspectives.
    I like the lead guitar on this version a bit better than in the original because it spends more time in mid-tones; the original is so bright and high that it almost floats untethered above the rest of the instruments. With such a tonal separation I wonder if it would be noticed if the lead were played in a completely different key.

    • @TerenceShortman
      @TerenceShortman 54 минуты назад

      Brian Jones drowned At around midnight on the night of 2-3 July 1969 The coroner's report stated it was a drowning, later clarified as "death by misadventure"

  • @vinceedwards3978
    @vinceedwards3978 7 часов назад

    Massively lyrics driven!!

  • @mikewest1542
    @mikewest1542 6 часов назад

    Yep , I agree with everyone else, The Who blow The Stones off stage in every way !

  • @lukasgarage956
    @lukasgarage956 6 часов назад

    " this is the weirdest shit "......lol

  • @fuchsiaswing8545
    @fuchsiaswing8545 4 часа назад

    Many comments will highlight that the Who stole the show at RNR Circus. Indeed, that is true. They were incredibly honed as a live act and fresh off their lengthy North American Tour. No other band could match them on a live stage at this period.
    That said, context is essential. Unlike the Who, the Stones were not honed as a live act. They opted not to tour for two years (it would end up being three years) due to mounting legal issues, perpetual harassment from the British authorities, and the physical and mental deterioration of founding member Brian Jones.
    As seen at Circus, Brian is in a pitiful state-so much so that the Who’s Pete Townshend expressed sincere concern to the other Stones members. Pete used to refer to Brian as a “pretty sheepdog,” but by this time, Brian’s looks had waned due to his hard living, partying ways. Here, he even has a broken arm, which further hindered his playing. Sadly, RNR Circus marks his last live appearance with the Stones.
    Despite Brian’s decline, RNR Circus is the Stones barely getting back into live music after the long layoff and nearly a year of flirting with baroque pop and psychedelia; it’s a band rediscovering their mojo after their brilliant 1968, which saw them release the single “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” a triumphant comeback song, and one of the greatest rock albums of the 1960s, Beggars Banquet.
    Other reasons why this was a difficult show: the Stones were practically coordinating the entire production. Jagger was acting as part producer and director, and many of the band members had been up for two days.
    Lastly, they did not get to perform until 2 am. By the end, as heard on “Salt of the Earth,” Jagger’s voice is hoarse and almost gone. Townshend admits the Stones were usurped by everyone that night, including Marianne Faithfull’s beauty, but also acknowledges his astonishment that they could find the energy to perform, especially Jagger, whom he says did everything he could to will his band to the top, but they're just not honed yet.
    All in all, RNR Circus is a great showcase for the Stones, but primarily aesthetically. They're far from bad, but nowhere near what they would be in the Mick Taylor era. That's why it is crucial to react to live Stones, circa 1969-73, when they truly were the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band on the planet.

  • @hugofernandes9318
    @hugofernandes9318 5 часов назад

    Please try to react to Body Count doing a cover/version of "Comfortably Numb" (yes that one from Pink Floyd), with the one and only Mr. David Gilmour shredding the guitar. You'll be amazed. If you don't know, Body Count are a american metal band with the rapper Ice-T on vocals.
    Keep rockin. Peace

  • @Diecastclassicist
    @Diecastclassicist 4 часа назад

    Tell you one time, you’re to blame

  • @Pacific1957
    @Pacific1957 5 часов назад

    We were lucky growing up in England in the 1960s and 1970s. Being exposed to this.music daily.

  • @MissMusicUSA87
    @MissMusicUSA87 5 часов назад

    Unfortunately, they are no longer playing concerts -- Mick broke his vocal chords. The band isn't breaking up so I guess they might still do some studio work.

  • @WalterRivolta-uu4ji
    @WalterRivolta-uu4ji 6 часов назад

    🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @smartin807
    @smartin807 Час назад

    Jesus Christ it took a full 6 minutes before you got to the song!!

  • @johndef5075
    @johndef5075 6 часов назад

    The Who performance is the best.

  • @olisipocity
    @olisipocity 3 часа назад

    They used to take a lot of weird shit back then

  • @sturgeonslawyer
    @sturgeonslawyer 5 часов назад

    Brian Jones did not depart the band. He died.

  • @charleswagner2984
    @charleswagner2984 6 часов назад

    Hi Doug, may I suggest the movie the Stones made titled Sympathy For The Devil. It's pretty nasty. I'm not sure if it's on RUclips. I'm surprised that it wasn't banned. Your faith in God must be strong. If not, then one might be possessed by spirits through that movie. It's a rough one.

  • @dawsonraines
    @dawsonraines 5 часов назад +2

    Too Bad!!!! You picked the wrong version of the song to react to. You should have picked the live version from Get Yer Ya Ya's Out (recorded live at MSG in Nov 1969) . That version is 1 million times better than this version. The guitar solos by Mick Taylor and Keith Richards are possibly the best ever from the Stones.

  • @mrichmon
    @mrichmon 5 часов назад

    Much of the Rock and Roll Circus is on RUclips at: ruclips.net/p/PLKEOCWQDKovdL5L-OSOg9_yxufSTCkUl3&si=oXPmJnDGAGoNaLSZ

  • @remcohoman1011
    @remcohoman1011 4 часа назад

    14:10 Mick doesn't have actual tattoos.. these where fake ones..

  • @ayush8
    @ayush8 10 часов назад

    I would really recommend a good listen and reaction to Avenged Sevenfold's A little piece of heaven from their title album.

  • @xaxzander4633
    @xaxzander4633 5 часов назад

    Im so happy, .... Wait lol

  • @ralph0149
    @ralph0149 6 часов назад

    And then Altamont happened...

  • @stratcat3216
    @stratcat3216 5 часов назад +1

    Wrong... Pilate washed his hands and sealed Pilates fate, for sending him to crucifiction. Jesus' was already sealed. Don't believe me? ask Mick. It's a fact.

  • @matg919
    @matg919 4 часа назад

    Drugs are bad mmkay.