Everyone involved in this song is fantastic, but Taj Mahal and Roselyn Williams are simply another level up. Their contributions give me chills. They're that good.
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I am a 65 year old woman who finds herself in a shelter because of my health. However I know God is with me and I am grateful to be where I am. Playing for Change is a beautiful way to bring people together through music.
@@teeanahera8949 REAL nice answer to someone thats suffering. Im SURE you'd say the same thing to someone in your family in the same situation, right? Smh.
@@teeanahera8949simply gob smacked at your absolute lack of empathy and human understanding. I hope you yourself are never in a situation where your faith is all that you have. Imagine how that might be, good person. Just imagine.
This is the only Rolling Stones song that I never ever tire of hearing. It’s one of those songs that were just channeled from the collective subconscious to be sung by anyone and everyone. It’s the people’s song.
Indeed. As a musician, you can put hundreds of us together, all speaking different languages, and without using standard notation (sheet music), we'll come together and make beautiful music and joyful sounds.❤
This song expresses the urgency we all face to unite together as a planet and offers us wisdom with the words, "War, children, it's just a shot away... Love, sister, it's just a kiss away". It really is that simple. We dedicate this song to all the lost, homeless and forgotten people in this world. It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.
Is it just me, or is anyone else's heart is breaking about the fact a 51 year old song about the need for unity is as relevant today as it was the day it was released
I'd thought I'd agree but actually I feel excited! It makes me hopeful that things will change again for the better. I love that whole new generations are ready and willing to "play for change!"
The Only time I've ever heard someone do a Stones song Better than the original! Who ever produced this and integrated the various performers so perfectly is amazing. Thank you for sharing this great song so powerfully preformed.
@@jonesfactor9 Zappa was quirky, but not in any way widely popular. The Stones still sellout into their '80s. You like weird stuff. That's fine. Art is subjective and people know what they like. What's Zappa's most popular record? Valley Girl.
Are you sure it's from the Easy Rider soundtrack? I had Easy Rider on video and I have the CD of the soundtrack, but it's not on the CD and I don't recall hearing it in the video. My memory isn't what it used to be, though.
Actually I was commenting on the Playing For Change version of "The Weight" and don't know how I landed on this page Hope that clears up any confusion.
For me the best Stones single ever. And waaaw this performance is epic. So so many o/a talents plus, the great Taj Mahal who I loved back in the day. So good to see and listen. We need more initiatives like this. Gives me hope.
The best version ever in my 81 and a likkle bit years opinion. Cant stop playing it. Some music needs to be played to perfection by all of the musicians involved and this does that. Brilliant!
The powers know this, which is why they’ve spent so much time since first censoring Elvis from the waist down on tv to banning tunes from radio, to putting parental Discretion labels on records to ensuring ‘dumb’ music like mindless pop songs dominate the mainstream. I’ve learnt so much from some of favourite singers and artists. Far more important things than what I learnt in school. The last thing the powers that be want is One Unity Of people.
The words I've been searching for since I discovered the performances on this channel. "Absolutely stunning." What we put into UA-cam comes out of UA-cam.
I can't believe it took me until 2021 to find this! This version brough chills to me but reading the comments while listening to it brought tears to me. This is simply amazing.
@@7223adobe My personal congrats to his 77th birthday in december last year: "Ramon plays Keith Richards: Wicked As It Seems" ua-cam.com/video/zrjb6uBUWlY/v-deo.html
Tears in my eyes when the lady in purple (Roselyn Williams) starts singing "love my brother, it's just a kiss away" with so much positive convincing energy.
I was overwhelmed at the beauty and soul of this piece! I grew up with this music, my father would listen to it. The artists playing it now, from all over this world, have brought tears to my eyes, a smile to my lips, and the joy of memories to my heart. Thank you!
Sweet mercy. This is my go-to so far. The level of talent here can't be contained! War, Children... it's just a shot away. Love, Children... it's just a kiss away. Kiss away.
Taj and I hung out in Underground Atlanta for a couple hours after his show it was a blast 10 years later we ran into each other in an airport and it was great seeing him afrter all those years .I love Taj true artist with a soul for music a big heart and a great memory!
As I keep saying - There is not one of these videos hasn't filled me full of joy and happiness. Especially when it is the collaboration of people all over the world.
Roselyn Williams! Every time I hear her sing on one of these my heart just sings! Love her! Appreciate you, Roselyn! Sherita too. Jamaica brought their A game to these songs!
Watching this video makes a believer out of me. "Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music." Jimi Hendrix
@@LeTrashPanda Yes, I have seen it!!! It was just a few days ago when a friend of mine sent that particular video to me and now I am hooked on the channel. Thank you. Now stay out of my garbage cans!!!! :)
@@LeTrashPanda That was the first one I had seen...It was just a few days ago when a buddy of mine sent it to me...I had never seen anything produced on that channel up until then. Now I'm hooked...And ya know, in these times, why can't people see that something is seriously wrong when neighbors fight but people from different continents can play one song in harmony...PS I did see Zeppelin twice in my day, I was a big fan.
The Stones were maybe at their peak as a badass rhythm on Let It Bleed. But the groove happening on this arrangement is, like, wow . . . Next level stuff.
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Beautifully done.
❤
@@jamestiburon443²
❤😅🎉🎉🎉😂❤
Isn’t this Fantastic?!!!🎶🎶🎶🎼🎼
Music brings EVERYONE TOGETHER
Everyone involved in this song is fantastic, but Taj Mahal and Roselyn Williams are simply another level up. Their contributions give me chills. They're that good.
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Agreed. Got my good chill vibes while listening.❤🙏
I am a 65 year old woman who finds herself in a shelter because of my health. However I know God is with me and I am grateful to be where I am. Playing for Change is a beautiful way to bring people together through music.
And yet it is this belief in a god that is responsible for all the hate in the world. Pray to your god about that.
@@teeanahera8949 REAL nice answer to someone thats suffering. Im SURE you'd say the same thing to someone in your family in the same situation, right? Smh.
@@teeanahera8949simply gob smacked at your absolute lack of empathy and human understanding. I hope you yourself are never in a situation where your faith is all that you have. Imagine how that might be, good person. Just imagine.
you are strong or you would not be here. in a social opportunity you share your truth. get better, stay strong.
Thank you for your kind words.
This is the only Rolling Stones song that I never ever tire of hearing. It’s one of those songs that were just channeled from the collective subconscious to be sung by anyone and everyone. It’s the people’s song.
Yes indeed!
it's GREAT to see Taj Mahal is still with us and looking in such good health!
I have heard this song for years. Finally, thanks to Playing for Change, I understand it.
Gimme shelter..we all need it..never ending need..🇨🇦
HUGE FAN OF you all! Been a TAJ fan for last 50 years!!! I’ll never get to meet any of you, I’m sure, but thank you so much!!!!!
This rendition still gives me chills, and I've probably listened to it 1000 times .Magnificent!
Love playing for change.
Same here, I never get tired of listening to this version and it always either gives me chills or tears
Having goosebumps as I type. Just a love away ❤
I'd 💙 to be in a PFC vid.
Arthritis, so guitar is Out. I could still bang a drum or some vocals. ✌️💀💨
And me too, it's a fantastic collaboration of some great singers and musicians.I never get tired of playing it.
The shortest distance between countries and culture is a love of music! Bless you all!
So true!life is 🎵🎶🎵🎶
Indeed. As a musician, you can put hundreds of us together, all speaking different languages, and without using standard notation (sheet music), we'll come together and make beautiful music and joyful sounds.❤
yep
That's what the Nazis said
They loved music
Your comment is inane
This song expresses the urgency we all face to unite together as a planet and offers us wisdom with the words, "War, children, it's just a shot away... Love, sister, it's just a kiss away". It really is that simple. We dedicate this song to all the lost, homeless and forgotten people in this world. It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.
Genieten wat een goed nummertje hè !!!
i love it amazing!!!!!
This is incredible!
+Playing For Change Indeed!
+Playing For Change quiero unirme a esas voces,,.. son maravillosos, felicidades desde Venezuela,..
2024 Brilliant version. Beautiful vocalist. Instrumentals are THE BEST congratulations 😊
Is it just me, or is anyone else's heart is breaking about the fact a 51 year old song about the need for unity is as relevant today as it was the day it was released
I'd thought I'd agree but actually I feel excited! It makes me hopeful that things will change again for the better. I love that whole new generations are ready and willing to "play for change!"
the song isn't about a junkie needing a fix?
"just a shot away"
@@donHooligan it's a protest song about gunfire and war not drugs
@@ladydianepoet
interesting. did not realize that.
Your breaking heart is not helping make any positive change. Think of others before yourself.
The Only time I've ever heard someone do a Stones song Better than the original! Who ever produced this and integrated the various performers so perfectly is amazing. Thank you for sharing this great song so powerfully preformed.
It’s very very very good; but not better than the original.
Honestly though, I will never get tired of watching this.
1,6 thousand bitter people. Amazing. How could you ever dislike this? Amazing is what it is!
Still listening 2023. Still gives me chills. 💕
Notice...there is not one instrument overwhelming another instrument; all in perfect harmony with the singing voices! Bravo!
This arrangement proves the beauty in music. It also proves the talent Keith Richards possesses. All are our gifts from humanity.
Richards talent….. 😂🤣😂🤣😂
@@jonesfactor9 Zappa was quirky, but not in any way widely popular. The Stones still sellout into their '80s. You like weird stuff. That's fine. Art is subjective and people know what they like. What's Zappa's most popular record? Valley Girl.
Music unites people, brings them together that’s why 21 million have listened to this stunning rendition.
Great to see Taj Mahal! One of the stars of the '60s who is still performing!
Who would have thought this little gem from the soundtrack to Easy Rider would be the superbly crafted fine wine it has become?
A true classic!
Are you sure it's from the Easy Rider soundtrack? I had Easy Rider on video and I have the CD of the soundtrack, but it's not on the CD and I don't recall hearing it in the video. My memory isn't what it used to be, though.
Actually I was commenting on the Playing For Change version of "The Weight" and don't know how I landed on this page
Hope that clears up any confusion.
@@donweimer9264 Ah, that makes more sense. In that case, I agree with your comment about "The Weight". 🙂
One of my fav Stones songs, wonderful rendition
Sherieta!!! Oh MY!!! What a voice! Gimme cold chills!
Comme le disait déjà John LENNON dans IMAGINE """" Imagine all the people livin' life in peace """😍😍 Merci JOHN.
A FANTASTIC version of
one of the best songs ever written
Taj Mahal is absolutely fantastic here
Thank you for this
First Time in 50 years I understood all the words. Thanks for posting.
Absolutely incredible 👏, beautiful 💕,, I hope the Rolling Stones have seen this 👍👍✌❣
Only “playing for change” can come up with this great song played by musicians from around the world. Fantastic!
I keep revisiting this video, always gives me goosebumps from the fantastic performances. What a groove!
The new When The Levee Breaks gave me goosebumps. Especially with JPJ on bass 💜
Not to mention Derek Trucks workin the slide
This song ….
Wonderful to hear this, around the world. And that we all could be the change this world needs.
Solid!!!brothers n sisters ❤peace blessings For all hallelujah
For me the best Stones single ever. And waaaw this performance is epic. So so many o/a talents plus, the great Taj Mahal who I loved back in the day. So good to see and listen. We need more initiatives like this. Gives me hope.
I just love this, was in hospital a couple of years back and watched this video all the damn time. Just awesome, great musicians and great vocalists.
That intro with the slide and the drums and washboard Chaz is just pure amazing.
Can’t get enough of this! The Stones would be proud!
🎸🎶🎵🥁fantastico🥁🎵🎶🎸
kiss away....🎤
Why oh why can't we live like this, one world one people. Thank you for posting.
This is what community is all about! Thank you!
The best version ever in my 81 and a likkle bit years opinion. Cant stop playing it. Some music needs to be played to perfection by all of the musicians involved and this does that. Brilliant!
This music, the people, how they bless all of us with their talent. I’m overwhelmed.
💙💙💙 The Rolling Stones must be immensely proud of this. Love that bit from Taj Mahal 💙
How refreshing..when’s the last time we heard such professional work from young people enjoying themselves..🇨🇦 ..
This is what the Internet was invented for. Outstanding.
I am uk
Thank you UA-cam---these comments are just a shout away!
I AGREE WHOLE HEARTEDLY PEACE
No, it was invented to make money.
You Nailed It. ! ✌
The one thing that will unite the human race is music.
Honcho Music is the Universal language. Rhythm is heart beat of life. You do not always have to know the words, you just need to feel the rhythm.
@@brendaswann7292 Subtitles do help.
So TRUE - KISS ARMY. JOIN ONLY ONE ARMY - MUSIC
The powers know this, which is why they’ve spent so much time since first censoring Elvis from the waist down on tv to banning tunes from radio, to putting parental Discretion labels on records to ensuring ‘dumb’ music like mindless pop songs dominate the mainstream. I’ve learnt so much from some of favourite singers and artists. Far more important things than what I learnt in school. The last thing the powers that be want is One Unity Of people.
Fools
Songs and sounds fill our hearts and our emotions soar , all because Jehovah made us to love music, hallelujah, praise Jah
Just found this gem.
FANtastic
YES , going on 68 ,, just the same as 52 years away !
Dette rer fantastisk bra og herigt å lytte til
this is for humanity..no race, no religion, no region, no caste. .... for Pure humans
Brilliant. Well done. The camaraderie between musicians the world over is always touching and wonderful to see.
So beautiful. Really hit me when Mr.Mahal started singing.
I could listen to those three ladies sing the freaking phone book !!!!!!!!!! Absolutely amazing voices.
I've been listening to this song since the 70s. This was the first time I actually heard it.
LOL! Good one.
@@alan4sure I always just thought it was about heroin addiction which I guess blocked me from hearing the rest of it.
It's hard to understand what Mick says!!!
Now you cant unhear it
Me too. Only now in January of 2020.
Proof positive that music is indeed a universal language that well all speak with equal fluency. Simply beautiful stuff!
@01:26 that growl by her gave me chills. Pure talent all the way around as usual.
Ms. Roselyn Williams is particularly spectacular on this. Hats off to everyone recorded, recording and mixing. Love your music and art.
Absolutely stunning. This project is the best thing that has come out of UA-cam in a long time.
sscotto84 totally agree
The words I've been searching for since I discovered the performances on this channel. "Absolutely stunning."
What we put into UA-cam comes out of UA-cam.
Hell yeah…and I’m late to the party !
Not really.
Это правда!!
Man I love how she / they, play and sings this song, gave me bumps on my arms,,,,your cool…..
You give me hope that there is hope for the humanity after all. Thank you for existing.
I can't believe it took me until 2021 to find this! This version brough chills to me but reading the comments while listening to it brought tears to me. This is simply amazing.
Oh my goodness... mmm, chica~chica! Gutzy! Yeah!! Whoa! SHOUT!!! (PRAYERS ~♡~) THANK YOU...
“Let’s give some love away.” Chilling. And magnificent. ❤
This is a great cover. Taj Mahal, what a voice !!!!!
Si molto bravi ✌️🎶🎵 complimenti al plei for shanze 🌬️💙💫🥂🎶🎵
This music got me out of seat running for my computer to see who was covering this! just awesome!!
And THIS is why Keith Richards should be remembered.
Keith Richards isn't dead
@@7223adobe ....Yes! Keef will never die!...:).....
@@7223adobe My personal congrats to his 77th birthday in december last year: "Ramon plays Keith Richards: Wicked As It Seems" ua-cam.com/video/zrjb6uBUWlY/v-deo.html
@@7223adobehe will someday.
He'll remember us. :)
...had a beer and a nice chat with Taj Mahal in costa rica several (12 or 13) years ago. cool dude
Tears in my eyes when the lady in purple (Roselyn Williams) starts singing "love my brother, it's just a kiss away" with so much positive convincing energy.
Gets me every time too
Agree absolutely. I love Roselyn Williams!! ❤ Such a dynamic and passionate singer.
@@nancyullrich5447 yes! I didn't know her, but nice to know her through this project.
@@RosaLindeMuziek I hadn't heard of Roselyn Williams before I saw this video either. Makes me want to go to Jamaica to see her!!
@@nancyullrich5447 yes, me too!! That's something else than the Dutch way of making music (I'm Dutch).
Talented people everywhere around the world !
Thank you Playing For Change for sharing this amazing Talents with us !
One Nation !
The original studio version is a spine tingler, mainly because of the Merry Clayton voice cracking solo, because this was a beautiful, global cover.
I was overwhelmed at the beauty and soul of this piece! I grew up with this music, my father would listen to it. The artists playing it now, from all over this world, have brought tears to my eyes, a smile to my lips, and the joy of memories to my heart. Thank you!
I complely agree with mira lee,i could'nt have said it better
If you dislike this you are not human.Amazing. In the end all that matters is love and piece,not who has the most land or money.
She knocked it out of the park!
Music unites people like no other thing.
From one Sound Engineer to Another... YOU are a Brother from another Mother... Man... every PFC track I listen to is Amazing.
Sweet mercy.
This is my go-to so far.
The level of talent here can't be contained!
War, Children... it's just a shot away.
Love, Children... it's just a kiss away.
Kiss away.
I'm a guitarist / singer and I have to say my favorite contribution here comes from Washboard Chaz. He glues the whole thing together.
Music, the true international language and a bridge to mutual understanding and respect.
Thank you, lets give some love away!
Taj and I hung out in Underground Atlanta for a couple hours after his show it was a blast 10 years later we ran into each other in an airport and it was great seeing him afrter all those years .I love Taj true artist with a soul for music a big heart and a great memory!
Everybody crushed it. Absolutely beautiful. Thank God I can play this as often as I want. Thank You to all!
This is the humanity I wont. My eyes are full of tears. Thanks a lot from Italy
Isn't it fantastic? I sing and dance to this at least once a week.
So very true. Merry Christmas and blessings to you and everyone in 2021. Love from Caliifornia.
As I keep saying - There is not one of these videos hasn't filled me full of joy and happiness. Especially when it is the collaboration of people all over the world.
So uplifting to see musicians from so many traditions/ethnic backgrounds jamming together!
This is pure soul!
Roselyn Williams! Every time I hear her sing on one of these my heart just sings! Love her! Appreciate you, Roselyn! Sherita too. Jamaica brought their A game to these songs!
Watching this video makes a believer out of me. "Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music." Jimi Hendrix
These videos and performers are magnificent!!! They should be an inspiration to the whole world. Let us learn to play nice together.
Check the version of When The Levee Breaks, it's magnificent
@@LeTrashPanda Yes, I have seen it!!!
It was just a few days ago when a friend of mine sent that particular video to me and now I am hooked on the channel. Thank you. Now stay out of my garbage cans!!!! :)
@@LeTrashPanda That was the first one I had seen...It was just a few days ago when a buddy of mine sent it to me...I had never seen anything produced on that channel up until then. Now I'm hooked...And ya know, in these times, why can't people see that something is seriously wrong when neighbors fight but people from different continents can play one song in harmony...PS I did see Zeppelin twice in my day, I was a big fan.
@@LeTrashPanda, u right!
AMEN Brother
🇻🇪🎵🎶from Venezuela🎶🎵🇻🇪
gracias. thanks.grazie.mercy
HELL OF A SOUND - HELL OF AN ARRANGEMENT -LOVE IT!
If this does not move your soul I don't think anything will thanks so much for the insight I'm 65 years old still sounds good
Love the hammered dolcimer. The sound it produces is heavenly.
First female just nails it! Bravo to all...
The Stones were maybe at their peak as a badass rhythm on Let It Bleed.
But the groove happening on this arrangement is, like, wow . . .
Next level stuff.
Mahalo a thousand times for this video! I am absolutely love it!! Hugs and kisses to all!! Live the aloha!!
Gave me freakin' chills, man. Seriously.
Taj! And everyone who made this, Bless Y’all! Awesome. Made me move my body! Ya just can’t help it! love love love
That was absolutely amazing! And so entertaining!
Je connais la version originale des Stones mais celle-ci est superbe ! Merci à vous tous pour cette merveilleuse reprise ❤❤❤