Hope you guys had a good weekend!! Back with some more Stones! Alex showing me Sympathy for the Devil!! Killer track!! The next stoned song we do if gonna be one neither of us have heard, which one is it gonna be?!?! Cheers guys! 🔥😁🤟🏻

"Killed the Czar and his ministers...Anastasia screamed in vain." This began a period when people began to fear the Stones. For me, the groove of the song always conjures up the image of figures dancing around a fire to a voodoo ritual. Stones' lyrics are underrated...so smart. Check out Brown Sugar or Tumblin' Dice.

When this track was recorded The Rolling Stones were regarded as the most dangerous band in the world by parents, teachers, middle class moralisers etc at the time, i.e. most people over the age of 40. You can have no idea of how much they were seen as nasty corrupters of the morals of the young and songs like this were regarded as an outright provocation by such sorts of people, inducing visceral hatred of them and everything they were perceived to represent. The ultimate bogeymen in fact and without that context you're missing some of the extra flavour and spice that this track delivered.

I went to college in the late 70s. Watching these guys makes me realize how situational music is. They listen to the music with no context. When I hear the same song I think of where I was and what was going on at the time. It made me realize that when I was growing up my parents would listen to Glenn Miller Records and I would only be hearing The music. They would be reliving the times the music was current. To quote Paul Simon, hang onto your memories they are the only thing left you.

The song is chilling, whether you have heard it a hundred times or the first time. Great choice!!!

Its the lyrics that are the most amazing ones EVER.

No mention of the story line??? Wtf? An interesting take on history in this song, placing the devil at so many points in history where evil reigned.

"Rocks Off" It's filthy, it's street, it jams, it's the ultimate hidden gem.

Not sure this is a "cleaning the house song"........maybe "plotting world domination" instead - LMAO.

I rode a Tank, held a General's rank when the Blitzkrieg raged and the bodies stank.

Wild Horses, Tumblin' Dice, Paint it Balck, many others.

As someone else said. I'm not a Stones fan, but this is a classic. I think the lyrics make this song, not sure A&A got all the references, its tough for a first listen. This becomes much more loved as you understand what's going on.

There is more to this song than meets the eye. The symbolism tells a chilling story. You both pointed out how dynamically it just pulses through without an apex; it just remains flat. True. What does this represent? It represent the concept of time. Time just keeps on going. Nothing stops it. Just like nothing stops that thumping bass, the keys and drums just sit back and drive the song along. They create the platform for the lyrics to be laid upon. The lyrics tell the story of major historical events that changed life on earth drastically; from Jesus being crucified by Pilot, to the Troubadours being murdered (look it up, fascinating story) to the Murders of the Kennedys. All these tragic events the narrator/singer claims responsibility for. Jagger’s tone is soft and round and laid back as if no one will notice; like no one notices it is Lucifer as the creative author of all things horrible. That piercing guitar represents the havoc laid upon us. It cuts through, whining in pain, but soulful. Now, consider the time in which this song was released. It was a time of cultural and political upheaval. The message is “who Killed the Kennedys, but after all it was you and me.” The devil chillingly suggests that we are complicit in undermining the Camelot of the Kennedys and beyond. You guys nailed the musicality of the song. Now, pull out your history book and listen to it again. You will have a much deeper appreciation of the song. Keep going guys. You’re doing great!

Next: Can't Always Get What You Want.

I know you guys like a harmonica, so you need to hear " Midnight Rambler".

My fave tune by the Stones. The monotony of it with the woo woos never shifting pitch or key is so powerful. It communicates the omni-presence of evil in the world and its familiarity in humanity.

This is probably one of the most famous anti-war songs of all time. At a time when bands like the Stones were perceived by the older generations as representatives of the Devil himself, they took the chance to speak up for him and show who does most of the real evil in this world. I've never been a huge Stones fan, but there's no denying the intelligence and timeliness of this classic.

The guest pianist was Nicky Hopkins . He did a lot of session work including some songs for of The Who. The song was a written after Mick Jagger read "The master and Margarita" about the devil in various disguises.

To me, the lyrics are unforgettable. When he finally says, “Call me Lucifer, because I’m in need of some restraint.”

“Dead Flowers”. One of a few country songs by the Stones.

That "whoomph" coming out of the first solo still gets me everytime I hear this song. So visceral and in your face.

I think this song and Paint it Black are S tier songs by the Stones. They're just such a huge part of the consciousness of rock music even today.

The Stones’ wives and girlfriends were hanging out in the studio’s back room. They were overheard improvising the “woo-woo”s to amuse themselves. It sounded good, so the band made it a feature of the song.

It's fucking hilarious listening to these dudes getting off on the Stones. The kids today... ya ya. I've been kicking with the stones since I was 5yrs old and now I'm 62 and still kicking. Satisfaction

For the lyrics alone, Sympathy For The Devil is required listening. I believe Paint It, Black is in the same category. Also highly recommended for the lyrics alone is 19th Nervous Breakdown and Mother's Little Helper. If you want to hear something totally different, check out She's A Rainbow - it's very Beatlesque. But really, it's hard to go wrong with any 60's Stones.

paint it black is another good stones song if you havent already heard it

I am not a huge Stones fan but this song is right up there with the best songs ever written 🎶🎤🎸♥️ It’s upper level for sure!!

"Miss You" is sexy and smooth and raw.

Rolling Stones - 2000 Light Years From Home. EPIC Greatness 🌈

I'm not the biggest Stones fan but this is by far my favorite.

This song and Gimme Shelter are the Stones best songs in my opinion! Excellent stuff! Now go wash your hands!

The Stones are incredible. Glad I got to see them in concert. Mick Jagger was pure energy.

Guys .. this song is an epic hit for the Stones. It was played on the radio (remember that ?) every hour for 30 years.

Woo woo, finally! Glad you guys liked it! I would give "Brown Sugar", "Monkey Man", "Paint It Black" or "Bitch" a try. All great songs!

Ohhhhh now we're talkin'! Some of the best lyrics ever!! Andy the lines in your face said you got it. It's a troubling song.

“ I shouted out who killed the Kennedys “ was originally “ I shouted out who killed Kennedy “ but Bobby got killed when they were doing this and the Beggar’s Banquet LP So The Stones had no choice but to make the morbid adjustment .

Mick Taylor’s guitar work on “Time Waits for No One” will bring goose bumps, as well as theme of song. Beautiful arrangement

Jumpin Jack Flash, Under My Thumb

Next : You Can't Always Get What you Want, Sreet Fighting Man,Start Me Up, All Down the Line

I was never a great Stones fan when I was younger. As I got older and saw what they did, the variety and quality of what they did was truly amazing. Some of my favourites which includes this Wild Horses, Ruby Tuesday, Paint It Black, Jumpin Jack Flash, Angie.

The Stones run of Let It Bleed/Sticky Fingers/Exile on Mainstreet is often cited as the best three-album run of any band in rock history. I would add Beggar's Banquet to the front end of that run and say it was the best four-album run any band has had, and this song is a major reason why. The balls-out swagger that the band had, the absolute "fuck you" vibe that the Stones conveyed was utterly captivating: cocky, sexy, absolutely confident in their powers, reveling in the fact that the staid and respectable members of society were terrified of them. They personified rock and roll. One mark of how good the band was at the time was that the song they deliberately recorded to be unreleasable (to satisfy a contract dispute with EMI Records) "Cocksucker Blues" (a.k.a. "Schoolboy Blues") is a fantastic song even though it's nothing more than an obscene demo made to piss off asshole music industry executives.

The Stones were my dads favorite band. Every time I listen to them I think of him. Man he sure did have some great taste. I’m jealous of the time he grew up in.

"I shouted out, "Who killed the Kennedy's?" when after all it was you and me." Truer words were never sung or said.

Do “SHATTERED”. Serious raw rock .

You owe it to yourselves to do a deep dive into its album - Beggar's Banquet. That was the first of probably the best 4-album run that any band has had, and every song is a gem.

My favorite song by the Stones. Angie is a real tearjerker and there are so many excellent songs to hear. Be careful about Corona. Reduce your social contacts. Keep the room well ventilated. Keep at least 6 ft distance, don’t toch you mouth, eyes or nose with unwashed hands and wash you hands regularly with soap especially after entering your own house. Then Clean everything you touched with unwashed hands with alcohol or a detergent/soap. Wash your hands again. (Yes I’m a learned microbiological laboratory technician).

Epic tune, I still Like "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" and "Monkey Man" better. Just as with the Who, there are certain songs you are required to listen to - this is one of those for the Stones.

The drum/bass harmonizing sharing chords is what makes harmonically magical. They blend into what seems like one instrument. Excellent mix.

One of the best bass lines of all time, played by Keith Richards!

This song is a masterpiece - iconic. S-tier for sure. Many of the Stones' best tunes are not easy pop songs adored upon first listen....they take time to digest and appreciate. Tumbling Dice is a great one or Heartbreaker.

You finally played a real authentic rocker! Sweet mary, jesus and joseph! It was about time! Loved it!

Another absolute incredible legendary song from the stones. Can't say enough good things about this band. Love the rolling stones deep down love these guys.

Just found y’all and listened to the Stones sing the devil’s anthem again. Heard it the first time by the Stones in person when I lived in Dallas. Was my FIRST concert to attend and EVERYONE paid $5 to watch em’! We all had to stand in front of the stage and it was FANTASTIC! Everyone grooving and enjoying the music. Good times. Good memories. 🤠

The effect this song had when it came out was electric, because so much of what it mentions was still fresh in everybody's consciousness (for instance, the MLK and RFK killings). The Summer of Love was definitely over for a song like this to come out. I would say this song is important not only in the history of rock music, but culturally as well. Another great reaction.

"She's Like A Rainbow" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want".

i really appreciate how knowledgeable you guys are about music and the dynamics of the track, mixing, etc. and wanting to discuss those specific details. Makes these videos so much more interesting than people just saying oh yeah that was good

"Monkey Man" with its piano intro and "Live With Me" with its bass intro, they both set you up from the start. I'll add, have the lyrics handy for "Live With Me".

A German model of the time named Anita Pallenberg dated both Brian Jones and Keith Richards. She's one of the people singing "woo woo".

I saw Stones come up and was immediately stoked!! Thanks brothers...I needed this today. 😁✌️😉 Next song from Stones - Shattered!

This is a perfect example of a song that tells a story. An absolutely incredible story that you can visualize while listening.

OMG just EPIC , I grew up with a lot of these rock bands back in the day, memories are right here listening to this song.. KEEP ON ROCKIN !

Great Tune! I saw the Stones at the L.A. Coliseum in 1981 and witnessed the opening act get buried with show much trash being thrown onto the stage you wouldn't beleive it! Fast forward to 2006 and I'm in a cab in Minneapolis and I told the drive the story and he turned to me and said "you were at that show" and I'm like yes. Taxi driver stated his best friend was the bass player for opening act, that opening act was "Prince" !! Enough of that!! When are you going to play My Generation from Live at Leads of The Who!!! Greatest live show EVER recorded!!

Hello boys, This is a master piece of rock. Glad you did. Alex the production of this song is off the chart, I figured you would love

One of my favorite concert memories is leaving a Stones show and hearing “hoo hoo hoo” echoing all over town! Definitely the song that stuck in everyone’s head after three hours of Stones tunes.

You have to do “Beast of Burden” and “Honkey Tonk Women”

When you get a notion; exploring some Ten Years After would be worth it. "I'm Goin' Home", "I'd Love to Change the World", "50,000 Miles Beneath my Brain" and many more.

Don't forget, there are absolute musts in the Stone's earlier catalogues, "Time Is On My Side" has awesome guitar work from Richards (and is actually a cover of a Jazz song written in the 40s) but the lads Blues-ified it. And "Play With Fire" is an essential.

This is my favorite Stones song and my favorite song of all time, there are so many layers to this song. Thanks for giving this a listen, it brought back a lot of memories.

You should try some of the softer Stones songs. Angie, Wild Horses, Memory Motel, Fool To Cry. It's a different feel altogether and I prefer the softer stuff.

I prefer the Get Yer Ya Ya’s Out live 1969 version of this song , along with Midnight Rambler with Mick Taylor on guitar.

One of my favorites! It flashes my back to Austin, Texas sitting in the Crazy Lady, watching my favorite dancer moving to this. Great song. Great reaction guys. Great bass line, great lyrics, that guitar comes in like a dagger to the heart, all of the woo woos you can handle, and Mick Jagger channeling a rooster on acid! What more could you want? Stay safe boys. You may remember this from "Interview With a Vampire" movie.

Nicky Hopkins the killer piano man. He was playing in many Groups and Hits. We Love You is a Piano master work riff.

Hey Guys! I kept waiting for one of you to mention the lyrics and the percussion is fabulous in this song. For me, it’s a must to watch them perform the song as well. It’s the whole package that makes The Stones and The Who legends.

When your speaking of the devil you don't let up, the song is on you the entire time. The great Nicky Hopkins was the pianist (in the 60's & 70's was the most in demand pianist in rock & later joined Quicksilver Messenger Service). Brian Jones was still in the band. He & Keith Richards killed the guitar solos, though Dave Mason was on this record but not credited on this song. His style would lend itself & I wonder if that was some of his work & was not credited.

You guys are by far the best reactors on you tube ,love your approach no interruptions you wait till the end of the song then give your assessment to what the song was about ,so kool 😎😎👍👍

Saw the Stones at the Okland Coliseum. This song was great with 90,000 people all going "hoo hoo" together for 5 minutes.

Thnx for the content boys! ♥ The meaning of this tune is awesome - The Devil is always around....the driving rhythm from start to finish is what makes this tune awesome. And the overall feel of the vocal and then Keith's guitar 'talking' at the end... it's Devil talking. Trying to get you to feeeeeeeeeeeellllllll something for him. It's awesome. ♥

Definitely my favourite Stones tune. Good one guys.

Nicky Hopkins truly was the PIANO MAN. Brilliant.

You guys remind me of a former college classmate and I disecting songs back in the day! Rock on guys, you know your shit and know it well...

When I used to have sailing weekends with friends on Lake Erie (west end) we used to have this one blaring on the boombox whenever we'd come into the marina. One has to make an 'entrance', after all. ;-)

Genuinely can't remember a time in my life when I hadn't heard this song. Try Brown Sugar, Tumbling Dice or Jumping Jack Flash next.

Great critique guys! Thoughtful and we'll presented. Nice

I'm 63... and grew up dancing to these guys. They put me in a trance many times. Made me feel the power within me. This is a good a rock and roll gets. They will live on a thousand years if our species does.... Watching my young brother enjoy this gives me hope... thanks, guys!

Shattered is now mandatory listening imho. Laughter, joy, and loneliness and sex and sex and sex and sex! Heartbreaker is also pretty epic.

"Jumpin Jack Flash" should be next!

There was a period where the Stones wouldn't perform this song because too many weird things happened when they did. It culminated with the Merideth Hunter murder incident at the Altamont free concert.

I think the jarring nature is intended. It's a very purposefully indulgent song on everyone's part, to give voice to what's his name. You know. That guy.

SHATTERED !!!!!

First time I heard this song was in high school and I was with a new group of friends for probably the first time. In the back seat of one of those early 70 giant boat cars where 6 high schoolers could easily fit and pass and party. It was probably only worth a couple hundred bucks, but the stereo system was 3 or 4 times more valuable. I was at the level of consciousness that this song just exploded in my mind. Wow. Very few songs had an initial effect on me like this. Fantastic song, one of the best by one of the best bands.

I double-checked this to make sure I was right: the guy on piano is often considered one of the greatest session keyboardists ever. His name was Nicky Hopkins, and he played on some of rock's most iconic hits...including this one. He's a good one to look into when you get the chance. The other players: Mick Jagger - lead vocals, bongos Keith Richards - electric guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals Brian Jones - acoustic guitar, bongos, backing vocals Bill Wyman - shekere, backing vocals Charlie Watts - drums, cowbell, backing vocals Nicky Hopkins - also backing vocals Rocky Dzidzornu - congas Anita Pallenberg, Marianne Faithfull, Jimmy Miller - backing vocals

I'll say this. Of all the reaction videos out, yours has THE BEST SOUND QUALITY!! BAR NONE! It makes it all the more a pleasure to watch and listen. Salute!!

Give "Angie" a listen. Probably my favorite Stones song.

Keef on bass. There is footage of this being recorded on KZfaq, from a Jean-Luc Goddard film.

Apt review. I enjoy the way you two tear a song down and interpret the individual parts and how they fit into the whole. Keep up the good work, dudes. Stay healthy and safe....

I was a college student in 1979. Whoever lived one floor below in my dorm played that song over and over again all day and all night long. To this day I can't stand hearing it and I used to love it.

Great song! For more Stones, try Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker). A banger. Piano in this played by Nicky Hopkins, a phenomenal studio musician who played almost all the piano on Stones songs back then. Bass actually played by Keith Richard, their guitarist. Their usual bass player, Bill Wyman, was relegated to percussion on this song.

"Sweet Virginia", "Tumbling DIce", "Start Me Up", "Can't You Hear Me Knocking", "Can't Always Get What You Want", and "Beast Of Burden" would all be solid tracks to react to.

You have to watch Jean Luc Gadard's "One Plus One" which is filmed in the studio as Sympathy for the Devil is written and developed from an acoustic to the final track. The piano is famed London session player Nicky Hopkins who played with the Stones through Exile on Main Street. He played with The Kinks, Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane, Quick Silver Messenger Service......

The Jim Nabor's Chorus on background vocals everybody! "Whoody Whoot whoody hoot" Gomer Pyle's owl imitation.