La and Che: The Stones wrote this song in 1972 after a 14 year old unarmed African American kid was walking with his father to the NYC auto-body shop where his dad worked at 5am so he could watch him work. Two plainclothes cops jumped out of a car and allegedly did NOT ID themselves. The boy and his dad thought they were being mugged and ran away and one of the cops fatally shot the 14-year old in the back. The Dad ran to a MARKED police car and had them drive over to the crime scene thinking that he and his son were mugging victims and the regular cops and the dad allegedly saw the 2 plain-clothes cops kicking the dead teen's body. They were tried criminally BUT acquitted by a majority white jury when the cops said they were investigating an armed robbery (involving 2 30+ year olds)- the first time NYC police were criminally charged for a BLM style event- but the shooter was kicked off the force for this act and prior events with other people and the family WON at civil trial for unlawful death of their son. It came out in the civil trail that the cop who did the shooting had shot another Black man in the back.....

The Stones were and are the Real Deal. They touched on subjects others couldn't, and did it with grit and class.

This was the Era when The Stones had the pulse of the street in all of their music, like many artists of the day. It was gritty and unflinching. No sugarcoating at all. Grew up loving this space in music, prior to Punk and Disco as a kid. It had the residue of the 60’s struggles all over it. It was real, powerful and beautiful. You guys are killin it! 🤘😎

Goats head soup is an underrated album, so good. The funny part is I’m revisiting the stones primarily because of watching your reactions. When you’re growing up with it in your home you tend to take it for granted. Thanks!

You could just do Stones reactions for the next six months and probably not find any bad or throwaway songs. There were back then, and still to this day, are something very special. Bangers stacked on top of each other, song by song, album by album. BTW, The Doobie Brothers, The Stones and Grand Funk on the same day….pure 🔥. You guys are killin’

When they talk about a 'classic' rock song...this is quintessential...there may be equals, but there is nothing better.

So, so,many. This could go on forever.

Another great gritty Stones track.

Love this kind of Stones track, when they sound ragged, raw, and tight all at the same time. Just a great band.

I saw in an interview one time Keith Richard’s said other bands are about the rock and they were more about the roll. True groove masters! Great song!

What a decade...some of the worst events, some of the best music. 😢❤

Yes!!!!! Goats head soup is the most underrated of all stones records! Good work 👏 great reaction NOW PLEASE DO SHATTERED!!! 🙏 😅

IM SO GLAD YOU ARE DISCOVERING MY GENERATIONS MUSIC. My first concert when i was 15 was the Beatles at Atlanta Stadium in 1965. I was fortunate enough to see Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, Dylan, the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton, The Allman Bros Band. I could go on and on but I never got to see the Stones live. You have to hear GIMMEE SHELTER,JUMPING JACK FLASH, TUMBLING DICE, UNDER MY THUMB. YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT, ANGIE, WILD HORSES, RUBY TUESDAY AND LADY JANE. ENJOY. SATISFACTION,

The Stones are the epitome of music, which is organic, and not contrived like a lot of contemporary music of today

Great choice guys. The rest of Goats Head Soup is fantastic as well.

Stole the love right out my heart ❤

This song still resonates to this day. In this time now

The po-lice in New York city, chased a boy right through park, in a case of mistaken identity, they put a bullet through his heart. Heartbreakers, with your forty fours, wanna tear your world a part.

I just saw the Tedeschi Trucks Band in concert last night and they performed this song. How about that?!?

The first Stones song I fell in love with.them horns baby

I love this Rolling stones rabbit hole!!!! So many more great songs still untouched!!!!😊 "Dead flowers","Mother's little helper",”19th Nervous Breakdown "........💯👍

"This group is AMAZING!" I LOVE it! Stones always had longevity. Thanks for another GREAT reaction

Another great song your hitting the diamonds of rock ..continue your journey great job.

One of my top 5 Stones songs....killer.

Rolling Stones are absolute 🔥. So many timeless songs in their catalog that sound just as good and relevant today as they did when they first came out 30, 40, 50+ years ago. For another Stones banger, you need to check out “It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (but I like it).” Amazing lyrics and a hard core rocker!

From the Goats Head Soup album, and all of it is worth hearing.

You guys have made me remember just how much the Stones music touched our young lives! Thanks for doing it….cheers!

Through it all, in the expanse of music, genres, eras, over a span of decades, at the end of the day, the stones just come out on top for me, as the greatest.

Billy Preston played keyboards on this and quite a bit more during the 70s with The Stones

You guys are dope.

Give me chills😮

The Stones don't stop.

When this song came out, I was a young kid, had no idea what this song was about, now I do and the song is still great.

The Stones were never my favorite band but they have quite a few songs that are quite perfect, this is one of them.

Love this album!! And all other Stones album lol. I don't think I've heard a bad song from them like ever!! I'm so happy my mom introduced me to them and is taking me to their concerts! Saw them last year in Milan and my god they were just AMAZING. Seeing and hearing Wild Horses live was unreal.... Still mind blowing that Mick jagger did the concert in 38 degrees Celsius (it's like almost 100 degrees F I think??) 10 days after getting tested positive of covid. Like who does that??? Most would have cancelled the whole tour, like some do that are 1/4 of his age... no names mentioned haha.. but not Mick Jagger. Nope. Living legend. Mad respect.

The summer of rage.

Billy Preston played piano on this song, and Chuck Findley played trumpet. Other artists Chuck Findley other worked for include George Harrison, Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, the Carpenters, Rod Stewart, and Robert Palmer. This is a trumpet-heavy track that pushes the sound Jagger wanted. Great choice, guys.

This song is wicked on so many levels, I love it! My first favorite band...

Billy Preston (clavinet and Electra piano) and Mick Taylor (lead guitar) use the wah-wah effect brilliantly here. Be sure to listen to some of the live versions from 1973, where Taylor cuts loose. Also, not enough can be said of Jim Horn’s masterly horn arrangement.

So Much of the Stones best work came from the time Mick Taylor was on Guitar with Keef .

Another vote for "Dead Flowers!" (Keep up the fabulous Stones reactions!)

Goats Head Soup has always been my favourite album and this track one of the reasons

No way! How long have we waited for some on point dudes to do The Rolling Stones. Here we go!

Off the under-appreciated Goats Head Soup album. Mick Taylor era.

Another one of my fav Stone tracks

This should be good. Not bad for 50 years old.

Now I'm in a Rolling Stones mood tonight. I looked first this time and didn't see it, so please do Time Waits for No One when you get a chance. Thanks.

Billy Preston on the Clavinet overdriven through tube Marshals, with those 1-5-1 powerchords, tells you what you're getting into in the first 2 bars!

I love how you guys are lovin the Stones. Keep rollin, baby! (Oh, and SRV...lol.)

NYC back in the 1970s was crazy.. the crime and corruption. I lived there for 28 years

This is my favorite stones recording. That guitar break is phenomenal

One of those songs that make you wish for just one more verse. Two is just not enough.

Charlie may not have been the fastest or most technical drummer but he was perfect for the Stones. I can't believe they're still touring without him. RIP Charlie Watts!

Ok enough is enough MIDNIGHT RAMBLER next pleaseeeee

Hand of Fate is one you should give a listen to as well.The story that one tells is Great as well.

Ya I always loved this song. But it has broke my heart. I grew up on the streets, so I could identify with both incidents 😢❤🇨🇦

A couple of live tunes “Midnight Rambler” at The Marquee Club 1971 and “It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll” Maddison Square Garden 2003.

This is a pretty heavy song for being so damn funky.

Nice! You guys should do some early stuff with Brian Jones! " Ruby Tuesday, She's a Rainbow, Mothers Little Helper, Midnight Rambler....please! Not nearly as funky, more blues and Psychedelic!

I bought this album the day it came out, I was a senior in high school.

The stones were never ones to shy away from social commentary and this song is one instance of that.✌🏼🎶😢

Thanks fellas for taking me on this journey with you. One of many great songs from the Stones. Great reaction fellas! Appreciate you 🙏 ❤

They did some great covers too, Just my imagination is is a good example.

Two best songs from this album- Goats Head Soup- are- Hide your love and 100 years ago. Mick Taylor on lead guitar!!!! Check these two out!! Stones best years

The song was a commentary on urban America and how violent it was, both criminally and law enforcement. Fun fact: Billy Preston played the awesome piano 🔥

So good!

Jagger had a little bit different pitch that he used on this one. It worked very well delivering the emotion. Those horns sound great too.

Love this one and ur reaction ❤ How bout "Wild Horses"

This world can be so cold and the Stones touched every subject right on point

The horns are so sweet

As true today, as it was yesterday Peace

chills

" I Don't Know Why" hidden gem

You let it play out without stopping. Sometimes the song just takes you for a ride. As the great ones should.

I love every song on this album ✌

I've seen them 6 times and I pretty sure I've never seen them do this one live. Great track. Thanks for the reaction. Keep doing Stones, I'll be here.

Good job fellas. You guys get to the point.

Y'all need to hear Exile on Main Street! Talk about gritty!

Great choice.

Beech by The Rolling Stones is another great song.

One of my all times favs by the stones Masterpiece

That growl at the end says it all, rockin tune!!!!!!!!!! My FAV!!!!!!!!!!

Your channel is just banger after banger Well done ❤️

Fingerprint File for the groove if you haven’t already guys. You won’t regret it. Always come to your reactions first.

One of RS most powerful tunes -- definitely one of the highlights of the 70s. I enjoyed every minute

Truly heartbreaking lyrics

Great music is timeless and always applies to the generations who come afterwards. I often wonder how many if today's artists will have such staying power and legacies with their music catalogs. The Stones were poets and writers more than a one trick pony as a proclaimed number one Rock snd Roll band. So much depth there woth their love of the blues, Motown, Jazz abd Rock.

One of my favorites, a song hardly ever played on the radio 😢

Great band in it's hay day Fave song by them thanx guys

Seems like it's HHHHooooot. i know them as I am 64. you have a long way to go with the band. One of the Top10 groups.

Stole the love right out your heart....man what a line

Can’t believe it I was thinking about this tune today and here you are… really good isn’t it…

G r eat song. Stone cold! You guys hit it straight on. Bullseye!

Have you ever heard someone sing “Oh Yeah” like that? Wow!

As others have pointed out based on true story Cant wawait for you guys to do Cant You Hear Me Knocking It's a groove

Great reaction to a great song. At one point, they refused to have the NYPD do security.

A Stones classic! Love the horns and guitars.

You guys know how much guts The Stones had to write and perform this very relevant old classic tune.

Man fellas, I really dig y'all's reactions 👍I'm glad Zeppelin and The Stones have appealed to y'all....I love the Stones, saw them once on their "Steel Wheels" tour.... The Stones have different periods with different rhythm guitarist.... Brian, Mick and Ronnie... I personally like all songs buuuut for me the Mick Taylor years were coolest... They were their gritty and dirtiest in my opinion 👍 Sympathy for the Devil is in my opinion one of the top 10 songs in rock music and that was Brian.

A little clavinet, wah wah pedal, and brass on this one. I think they were listening to some funk and soul from the early 70s around this time.