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Don't feel sad or embarrassed that you don't know this music. You don't realize how many people envy you that you are hearing it for the first time and for the delicious ride you are about to experience with new discoveries.

I still get chills every time I hear Merry's voice crack. It's a work of art as much as it is music.

The great Merry Clayton elevated this song to an even higher level..her otherworldly vocals were phenomenal

Us boomers didn’t realize how lucky we were to live during a musical renaissance. We were exposed to all kinds of music because R&B, RocknRoll & Pop music were all exploding with new ideas, sounds, crossovers and artists. We could & did listen to it all by turning a dial on the radio. I’m so glad some of this generation is enjoying what we had. It takes us back to our own first experiences with great songs and artists like this one. Thank you!!!

Gotta hear "Sympathy For The Devil", "Paint It Black" & "Can't You Hear Me Knocking"

I was born in 1955. We took all the awesome music of the 60s and 70s totally for granted. Great to watch someone hear this for the first time.

It's so good that younger people are discovering our music. Old age is the price I pay for being young when this music was first made. Great song.

The female singer, Merry Clayton, remained largely unknown after the 1969 release. Then, out of the blue, she appeared on stage with them on their 2013 tour and blew everyone away.

This song has brought a tear to my eye for fifty years, the power of the message is undeniable

I will never get tired of hearing Ms. Merry Clayton belting it out like no other.

Best opening riff in rock n roll history hands down - Keith Richards Kills this riff

Merry Clayton’s voice is perfect for this song. She made music history

This song was released in 1969. I am 62 years old today, this kind of music was the fabric of my youth.

Rolling Stones,“Sympathy for the Devil”, “Paint it Black”, “Satisfaction”, “Angie”, “Wild Horses”, Honky Tonk Woman”, “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “You Can’t Always Get get What You Want”, “Beast of Burden”, “It’s All Over Now”, “Miss You”, “Brown Sugar”, “Under My Thumb”, “Gril With The Far Away Eyes”, “Ruby Tuesday”, “Can’t Hear You Knocking”, and many more. Welcome to the Rolling Stone rabbit hole.

this was recorded during the Vietnam war , about 1968. I was there and this music part of our lives.

The most iconic band of all time, with hits in 4 decades

Absolutely one of the greatest rock songs of all time. Great reaction.

It is FRIGHTENING how insanely incredible this song is. The vibe and energy is just off the charts! Everything from these guys during this era is straight fire.

When you hear Charlie’s drums on “it’s just a shot away”, bang bang bang. Been giving me chills for 40 some years.

I can never decide whether it’s sad that some people never heard this music before or how happy I am that they now discover it.

“Can’t you hear me knocking” is a groove. Really can’t go wrong with any old Stones tunes. Great choice with “Gimme Shelter”. My personal favorite is “Fingerprint File”.

Female vocalist Mary Clayton was called after midnight to come to the studio to record a backing vocal track. She was very pregnant at the time and showed up, in her words, in fur with curlers in her hair. She nailed it in two takes and went back home. She miscarried the next day and is haunted still because of the loss of her child. This adds another layer to the menace to the song. Her vocal crack/break defines the song.

Don’t know how many times I’ve listened to this both live and on record I still get goose bumps! It’s a perfect song!

As a 69 year old baby boomer I want to welcome you to my world. Thank you for being open to the oldies.

This was out during the Viet Nam war. The stories coming out of that war were tearing the country apart, as the constant coverage on the tv showed the suffering of the Viet Namese people and what our soldiers were being turned into by the things they saw and had to do. On the last "murder" when Mary Claytons voice cracks you can hear Mick shouting "Hey!" in the background in appreciation of her giving her all to the song.

I feel bad for younger people who haven't been exposed to multiple genres of music. I was born in '67 and back in the day, there was so much variety of music played on the radio. You couldn't help but to be exposed to rock, motown, r&b etc. Nowadays people listen to their satellite radio or whatever on their specific genre and don't get the exposure to other great music out there.

IMO this song is the GOAT. All elements fused together; blues, rock, soul. Classic. The back story on how Merry Clayton at the last minute graced this masterpiece is legendary.

Best rock and roll band on earth. Born in the rough times in the very early sixties. These guys swept through the jump blues into nasty blues and into the only music like it ever.

Yes! that is "one helluva intro". It's brilliant and gives me goosebumps. I always enjoy your reactions

My favorite Stones song. From that great alternate tuning riff by Keith to those Charlie Watts drum bangs..and of course Merry Clayton's singing...A Masterpiece.

The Stones are in their 80s still playing live shows ENERGY

“This is revolutionary music.” Very astute comment . And I still get chills listening to the song . Also, Martin Scorsese‘s favorite song based on how many movies he’s put it in

The middle solo from the lady singing on her second verse where she goes an octave higher and her voice cracks in the best way gives me Goosebumps. You can hear Mick Jagger hoot his approval. Top 5 song ever.

This one of the greatest rock bands in history, hugely influenced by what came before them, and hugely influencing what came after.

When Merry Clayton was asked to sing the solo part, it was 1am and she had been asleep, she threw her robe on and went down to the studio and belted out one of the most iconic guest parts on any rock song.

This album is from 1969. It is part of their 4 album "glory years" of '68 to '72: "Beggar's Banquet", "Let it Bleed", "Sticky Fingers", and "Exile on Main Street'. The Stones then sort of became parody of themselves, until they retooled in the punk era with "Some Girls".

I'm enthusiastically adding my vote for Sympathy for the Devil as one you would appreciate as well! There's a similar style lyric video for that one too, which is especially important for understanding this song. It looks like graffiti.

Born in the late 50s, grew up in the 60s, came of age in the 70s, played in bands through the 70s-80s-90s.........saw almost everyone in concert and even got the chance to open for a few international acts. No need to feel embarrassed. I actually envy you a little, as I remember back to the 1st time I got to hear all this legendary music.

Brotha, you're givin' me the big grins! I'm an old Arizona desert boy.....just turmed 69 in Dec. '23. A YOUNG 69 mind you. Oh man, at our ubiquitous Fri. nite "boonie" parties after high school games when this song was just hitting the airwaves everywhere (late 60's thru early 70's) we'd have hundreds of us kids out in the desert with a huge bonfire and all these 4x4 Jeep, Broncos and Blazers circled around us with huge speakers guys would bring from home.....and we'd blast this stuff as loud as we could stand it. OMG....keg after keg....Boone's Farm wine and everybody had a $10 fat bag of ditchweed in their purses and pockets. And we all BONDED for life at those boonies....with The Stones, Alice Cooper, Led Zeppelin, Rory Gallagher, The Beatles kicking ass until the wee hours. I've said it a million times, I feel SO LUCKY to have been birthed when I was and WHERE I was (USA). What a way to grow up. Not surprising, I'm still tight with a lot of those same people that I stumbled around with out in the desert back then. What a joy. So glad you have found The Stones, brother. Keep digging into all the stuff this era has to offer.....it's LIMITLESS. What a long, strange trip you're about to go on, kind sir! God Bless us all jbeinarizona

I still get chills from this song. One of the best.

I loved the way you had to listen to the intro over again. It is iconic. I've been listening to this track since it first came out.and it still gives me chills every time.

We grew up during Vietnam 😱😭❤ "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" "Sister Morphine" "Monkey Man"

One of the great songs, a song that marked the end of the innocence of the sixties peace and love vibe into the reality of a very screwed up world.

Best era for music 60's-70's and I was there :)

Keith has amazing intercombining guitar plays to make a painting. He is the most significant member of Rolling Stones by far.

There's a video floating around of Mary Clayton's isolated vocals. She's put her whole soul into it

Love the pureness of your reaction - it's never to late to come to great music. Top man.

As one of those who have been with the band since the early 60s, I gotta say this is a strange entry point. But what the hell, you're here now and that's what counts. I and my boomer peers are absolutely dying to unload so much information on you. The Stones were one of the most influential bands of the 60s. They were one of THE progenitors of modern rock & roll. You cannot know the history of rock & roll if you do not know the Stones. Now you will know. Can't wait to see more reactions. Satisfaction, Start It Up, Midnight Rambler, Paint It Black, Tumbling Dice, and more and more

An American Songwriter article stated, “We randomly phoned up this poor lady [Merry Clayton] in the middle of the night, and she arrived in her curlers and proceeded to do that in one or two takes, which is pretty amazing. She came in and knocked off this rather odd lyric." The Socio/political scene and the absolutely musical giftedness of the crew writing and recording this track is legendary. So cool that you are exploring these jams and sharing that journey with others. Enlightenment is not soley for the individual, but heightens everyone in their sphere.

From about 1968 to 1974, the Stone were making some of the absolutely best rock music in the world. Almost all of their songs at that time were basically blues based. In that period, a new guitar player was added to the group, Mick Taylor. They made no bones about it: the loved the blues and gave a lot of credit to those old blues greats who inspired them. Most anything from their Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers (the best), Exile on Main Street , and Goats Head Soup albums was a demonstration of their greatness. My personal favorites: I Got the Blues and Sister Morphine.

Merry Clayton made this song. Such an incredible story around this studio session and how she came to sing on it, as others have commented. What an amazing life and legacy she has had.

I seem the Roliing Stones in concert a couple years ago. They were the best group I have ever seen in concert and I've been to so many concert in my life. The Stone's put on the best show ever..❤🥰

I'm not the biggest Rolling stones fan but this is one of my favourite songs ever, and always makes me think of the departed haha

This song has been my favorite Stones song for a long time. In recent years its enjoyed a resurgence in popularity.

I concur about not being embarrassed. A lot of people weren't exposed to every kind of music. It's one of my favorite songs of theirs. My older sister is a HUGE Stones fan, so in turn I became one, too. People are in two camps when it comes to the greatest bands ever. You are either Beatles or Stones. I personally am a Stones fan for life.

There are sooooo many good Stones songs!!! Back in the day, an entire album was listened to front to back. The band took you on a journey via the album. I'd say listen to Sticky Fingers, Beggars Banquet, & Goats Head Soup for starters.

I’m SO happy you reacted to this, Polo! For an extra treat listen to the live version featuring Lisa Fischer, she’ll blow your mind! I’d suggest “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” next! ✌️🎶

It goes both ways dude...there is some music I never would have heard without you, so I appreciate what you do. There are a lot of reaction people out there, and you are the first person I felt was worth contributing to in hopes of you reacting to my favorite band, not just because you are brave enough for some Zappa or some Floyd, but that you seem authentic. I am so glad we get to share your journey together, and I hope you hop on the bus with my request!

God bless Merry Clayton, the soul of this song......

I was born 1958, during 60's would come home from school for news. Always combat footage was hooked ready for it. Nam ended 1975 I graduated 1976 damn. Joined Marines 1977 ended up in long range recon and thailand messing around in laos. This song was our song!

For my generation listening to the Stones is like breathing. Love them so much!

One of my all time favourite Stones songs! It was on the 1969 album “Let it Bleed”

One of the greatest songs of all time. The lyrics are power too.

The Rolling Stones, the Beatles and the Animals use to hang together and talk music.

It’s a joy to see the genuine pleasure you get from hearing this song

‘Beast of Burden’ is my favorite Stones song. The guitar interplay is top notch.

Polo - this was an amazing song that came out in the middle of the Vietnam War. All the musicians basically used their music to protest against the war effort where many young Americans died - the numbers of deaths per day was crazy. Somebody had to say something. This song is one example.

The Rolling Stones are a Blues band, this is one of their greatest hits amongst many. Mary Clayton's background vocals put it through the roof. Gritty, a masterpiece in hindsight

Gimme Shelter is a powerful song. It raises goosebumps and makes my nipples hard. For older folks like me it take me back to a fantastic but turbulent time. The female singer, Merry Clayton, has her own tragedy connected to this song.

Anything from the greatest four album sequence in Rock history -- Beggar's Banquet, Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers, and Exile on Main Street -- is worth listening to. My other favorites from the same album as Gimmer Shelter are the title track, Let It Bleed, and Monkey Man. You have probably already heard You Can't Always Get What You Want without realizing it.

Dude-you can’t be embarrassed by something you never heard or were exposed to. Your broadening your music experience. This is awesome. Thank you, sir.

I was in Vietnam as a point man in the Ashau valley with 101st Airborne Division when this song came out in 1969. I first heard this song in a bunker at LZ Sally living what this song was about. It still is a great song 54 years later,

Greatest guitars ever on this song. Love how their intensity builds after every stanza. Absolute perfection!

So Happy you found "The Stones" Polo!! Every single song is Worthy of a listen! I grew up with my four brothers listening to them in the 70's and as A 10 year old in "74" I was a huge fan. Huge Catalog, I'm here for it!!!

It's never too late to get into cool music my friend! I feel like this tune is THE quintessential 70's tune.

I have checked out several of your reaction videos and you seem somewhat enamored by the classic rock genre. Don't be embarrassed you're starting on a journey and let me tell you you're still at the very beginning. Just keep doing a deeper dive starting with the Beatles. And you work your way through the 60s and the 70s. I believe you are just beginning to have your mind fully blown.

Yeah----this is one ripped song when the Stones were cranking out hit after hit after hit. The talent invilved with stuff like this defies simple explanation. loved it all.

Its not just an anti-war/protest song its an anti-wrong song, rape, murder, incest, the abuse of the planet, and ourselves. Thats what this song is about. This band has a dark history, i like them.

The thing is, people had a different relationship to music back then. Everything was very different. The songs varied greatly, the recording techniques were very different. The media such as vinyl records was different. Nothing was digital. The stereo equipment we listed with was serious. You could just put your favorite album on the turntable, switch on your separate amplifier with large speakers or headphones, have your preferred beverage or smoke and just groove. You didn't wear ear buds while working out or walking around. Listening was an event. You listened to music for a reason, with a purpose. You had a relationship with your music and the artists. Oh, and you didn't just "download" something, if you wanted it you had to go to the record store and buy it. But then, it was your possession. Something for your library of sound. It was just a lot more personal and had a greater impact than anything we hear today.

I am 63 and my mother exposed me to all types of music growing up. She. Introduced me to Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, all the great blues artist, jazz and country. I still listen to everything but opera. The greatest gift you can give is to pass along the joy of music

This was on the album Let It Bleed. In 1969 I was in the Army and this was my favorite album. The album included Honky Tonk Women and Monkey Man. Great album and the music still resonates today.

“Sympathy for the Devil,” “Paint It Black,” “Beast of Burden,” and “Start Me Up” are all huge songs. You’d be safe with any of them, but “Sympathy for the Devil” is the next obvious choice.

This band another GOAT , love mick’s voice 🥰🔥🇬🇧🤛🏻xxxxx

My favorite Stones song. I love this intro so much, such a deep sense of foreboading. Merry's incredible backing so tragic when you know she miscarried the day after this recording as a result of the strain.

Relaxing vibes, ‘wild horses’ by them, is timeless also. ❤️✌️

I'm 62 now and when I first heard this song as a young child, I had a WTF moment. Even though you can't physically see music, I stared at the speakers in disbelief as to what was coming out of them. When you look up the word "Rhythm" in the dictionary it simply says " Gimme Shelter" Everybody raves about the obvious female vocals which are great, though what impresses me most about 'Gimme Shelter' is Charlie's Drumming patterns and Bill's throbbing Bass lines. As a Drummer myself, I found that I don't need to count at all, I can just feel anything that is required. I won't give away any 'trade' secrets though. 'Gimme Shelter' is an amazing piece of art created by human genius. Basically............... "Mick have you seen my nail clippers?" "They're on your Amp Keef" Basically................

Play the KZfaq vid with Vietnam in the background. It's so PERFECT for this song. ..also, this song has the best backing singer EVER. (Merry Clayton, she's 75 today)

Merry Clayton just belting it out in the middle of the night recording session! What a talent!!!

Incredible track. Sympathy for the Devil is a great next song to explore. It will really make you think.

Sympathy for the Devil is more historically accurate than any text book you find today. One of the best songs written!

I’m only a young 57 but my hubby and I long for all the music of the ‘60’s, 70’s because it truly was a special time in music history that we feel may never be seen again…. Enjoy!

that woman singing back up Merry Clayton watch her live in concert she'll blow you away when she duets with Mick Jagger

Sympathy For The Devil is my favorite but this is a close 2nd. Can't You Hear Me Knocking is immaculate...these 3 songs will change everything you ever thought could make a great song.

Wait till you hear the song, “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” Listen to the entire album cut. It’s got some musical development happening.

Paint it Black, Jumping Jack Flash, Tumbling Dice, Honky Tonk Woman, Satisfaction, Little Red Rooster, Miss You, the list is endless, especially the classic album tracks right through to the 80s. I never really considered myself a big Stones fan, but looking at my music library that can't be true. Hey! If you love music? You love The Rolling Stones. 😊

My favorite Rolling Stones song is all of them, best band of all Rock an Roll....

Next Rolling Stones songs: “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” and “Monkey Man” 🔥🔥🔥. Cannot emphasize how much great and varied music they have; my favorite rock band ❤

Hey Polo so glad you are listening to Gimme Shelter, this is my personal favorite song by the Stones and there are so many great Stones songs but something about this one just grabs me! Glad you enjoyed it, it is timeless and the message still ring’s true today!

I was lucky enough to see the Rolling Stones in Hyde Park in 2022. We had great tickets quite close to the front. They absolutely ROCKED it ❤. What an amazing experience. Glad you’re here now and enjoying their awesome work ❤