Not sure what you mean. The devil/ Lucifer/Satan is to blame for bringing sin into this world God created. God just allowed it, because he gave us all free will to choose which path to take. His path, or Satan's path. If this is what you meat by that comment, I agree. If not, I don't agr
Exactly right, it's "Sympathy for the Devil" because it's humanity that is responsible, not the Devil. So the answer to the question, "Can you guess my name" is "humanity" not Satan. One of the last lines, "I'll tell you one time, you're to blame"
@@OfficialLifeWithRecklezz yea your interpretation was very good and adding onto the people not owning up to their mistakes he never once said he was satan all the things said in the song humans have done so really he could be singing from the perspective the human race and hes saying all humans have sinned even jesus when he doubted gods will and prayed for another way to spare human sin so he didnt have to suffer so have some sympathy for the devil
This came out in 1968 while Vuet Nam was happening,Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King were assassinated.Riots,political upheaval.1968 has been called a crack in time,and this song was perfect to express the uneasyness of the time. Great reaction,and Thank you.
Another war political song at the time was American Woman by the Guess Who , which included the members of Bachman Turner Overdrive Burton Cummings was the singer ,
I'm 65 and do not take any drugs except for blood pressure.As far as spelling ,you kinda messed up too.But hey some folks need to get nasty just because....
When this song came out my parents didn’t want me listening to it because they thought that it was a“Devil “ song.! The words are still so relevant! Great reaction. Much love ❤️
When this song first came out, they had been concerned about this reaction, and changed the song to the more "mamba/samba beat" so it wouldn't be viewed as threatening. It turned out this song didn't get a huge amount of public heat, though it did get some - another song from Beggar's Banquet was the one that was publicly brutalized, "Street Fighting Man", because it dealt with the issues of the black man in America, which called people out far more than a simple devil song with a happy beat. (Of course, other people can interpret these events in other ways, but this was my view of things.)
My second favorite Stones song of all time! Just a fantastic song. I hope you do my favorite, "Gimme Shelter." It's amazing and you won't be disappointed!
Much respect... Your interpretation is spot on.This song in my opinion could not of been done by any other band. The bass line is so thick Vocals perfect The constant fluid percussion and drumming carries this song instantly recognizable The ear piercing off beat guitar work so unique and quirky, that sound it is so perfect for this song. Masterpiece
By the way never feel dumb asking questions or finding meaning in a song. It was written 54 years old. Music is history of a certain times, you only learn by asking questions. Your genuine interest is admirable...
You two have just scratched the surface of their awesome body of work. A must song with same kind of energy as this one is "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" (1971), and for a real iconic classic Stones hit "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (1968)! And both your interpretations of Sympathy For The Devil are spot on! ✌😎
Check out “wild horses” and fall all in love with each other all over again. Also “as tears go by”. They have so many unique sounding songs and many beautiful lyrics in many of their songs.
The story inside this song is the Devil saying to mankind, "Look, I'm a bad guy, sure, but you people do bad things because you choose to, not because I am making you."
They’ve done so many styles and genres because of their longevity. “Angie” was a pretty big hit, even though it’s more of a sad ballad with great lyrics. Or if you wanna hear one of the greatest solos ever then maybe you guys could check out “Time Waits For No One”.
Your spot on with the meaning, and well done at a young age for seeing that, there are not many Christian groups that do not believe in the ‘personification of a Devil’ most mainstream churches believe the Devil is a man, but when you study Bible truth it becomes clear that the word Devil derives from ‘diablos’ just meaning adversary (mans adverse and sinful thoughts), so yes, what lots of people see as the work of ‘the Devil’ is really just ‘you and me’ as the clever lyrics in this great song allude to. Believing In a Devil is really no different to blame shifting.
Brown Sugar, Some Girls, Miss You…are all great songs. Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May” of the unplugged & seated LIVE album is 🔥🔥RollingStones Ron Wood on 🎸
Phenomenal song, Jagger and Richard’s firing on all cylinders! It’s a history lesson in a song, each segment tells a story if you look them up it will make things clearer. Definitely try more Stones!
Clifton The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist. The song is a history lesson about just that. The Devil is always close by. Look at racism, hate, war, injustice, fear of what you don't know or understand. Look out of the corner of you eye, the Devil is there. We gotta care and love each other as people. Listen to CAN'T YOU HEAR ME KNOCKIN', GIMME SHELTER, MONKEY MAN, MOONLIGHT MILE.
Have some sympathy for the dude. He is used as a scapegoat for all things bad. God made him full aware of what he was doing - either that or God isn't as all knowing and all powerful as he is made out to be.
@@Reno_Slim So he isn't powerful at all if I am the soul being giving him power. Read the fucking Bible (don't cherry pick or let someone else cherry pick for you) you don't have to get very far to realise he is man made.
@@spazbog123 I read your reply to spazbog123. Without getting upset, please elaborate for me. You tell him to read the f'n Bible, yet say the Devil is man made. I am confused in your statement. Thanks
The Stones are definitely one of the all-time great classic rock band. These official lyric videos are really well done, but She's A Rainbow is my favorite. It's so trippy and beautiful!
Still one of my favourite bands. The early Rolling Stones where such a rebels. What The Beatles are for Pop music, well The Rolling Stones are for Rock music.
The distinction pop and rock didn't really exist then. It was all pop music as distinct from classical music. Classical music had disappeared up its own backside in a philosophy of silence, random noise, and navel gazing. Pop music maintained tuneful emotion, fun, sadness and, first worth Beatles and Dylan, then with many others including Stones, it became far more than just lightweight fun to be deep, meaningful, and still danceable. Stones would reject the description 'rock'. They were a rock and roll group. As Richards said, when rock became a thing, something like "A lot of people playing rock have forgotten to roll". Rock can be mainly for teen and 20s men expressing hopes, fears, etc. The Who are my favourite group but that fits them and Townshend has said as much. The rolling appealed to girls - girls loved the Stones and their guys benefited from Stones warming up their girls!
Welcome to one of the greatest “rabbit holes” in Rock & Roll. The Rolling Stones were, are and always will be one of the most amazing and influential bands in history. They have been the cause of much controversy over the decades, often because of the style and content of their music or the message contained within their lyrics. Even today the intended message of some songs can be misinterpreted, “Brown Sugar” being one that comes to mind. Just remember that they were invariably coming from a position of respect, admiration and love, and were simply trying to bring focus upon that which they felt was unseen and that society needed to acknowledge.
It's actually heavily influenced by Mikhail Bulgakov’s The Master and Margarita--a Russian novel where the devil visits the officially atheistic Soviet Union. Jagger’s girlfriend at the time, Marianne Faithfull, recommended the book to him, and the rest is history.
I feel you my friend. The Stones are a heck of a big rabbit hole to go down, but we’ll worth the adventure. I saw them numerous times in the 70s and early 80s. Listen to their music from 60s-early 80s. Street Fightin’ Man, Under My Thumb, just on and on. Keep on keepin’ on!
My absolute fave Stones song. Thank you for reviewing it. Loved that you effortlessly picked up what it was about. It's such a joy to watch you go through what I went through 40+ years ago (I caught up to the Stones in the late 70's when I was a teenager). In a similar vein check out You Can't Always Get What You Want and Gimme Shelter. Dumb story, but I'll tell it anyhow. I was renting a room in a house in Liverpool in 1982, and a friend of my landlord dropped by and said she was looking for someone to drive down to Bristol with, 'cos a friend of hers was having a house party right by the football stadium where the stones were playing. We drove down, listened to Black Uhuru's set and some bloke pulls out a bunch of tix and says "who wants one?" Walked right down to the stage as the Stones started their set. I was so stoked because I thought I might never have another chance to see them again (because they were so old) - little did I know, 40 freaking years later, they would still be playing live gigs! Whodathunk it? Here's a picture from the concert: i.pinimg.com/originals/b5/b7/0f/b5b70fe2e75bc6317605ac875757ce17.jpg
Probably my favorite Stones tune, thanks for reacting to it. Try “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” next! Also it’s highly recommended to watch Mick Jagger, in addition to listening to the songs.
My favorite Stones' song out of a TON of amazing songs! The message is something that all people should take note of. The potential for Evil in this world is never farther than our own hearts...and we should all be vigilant of that every day, with each interaction we have in this world. (Social media folks take special note! Review your comments before you hit "post/enter" and think how your post might impact the reader.)
The Rolling Stones have so many classic songs it's ridiculous. And just as many songs that weren't hits, that should have been. I've always loved "Monkey Man", "Daddy You're a Fool to Cry" and "Can't You Hear Me Knocking". And I could go on listing songs and still leave not name them all.
Listen to the lyrics. As every cop is a criminal. (Opposite.) All you sinners, saints.(Opposite.) As heads is tails.(Opposite.) Just call me Lucifer.........(Opposite?!) Got it?
You want to hear a Blues song or a Rock tune ,maybe a Country or Disco or some Reggae or the best Mellow songs ever.....just listen to the STONES cause they do it all .
Wow I cant beleive this is the first time you heard of the rollings stones ,they are the biggest greatest live touring band of all times with a deep catalog of albums and singles ,they are the definition of rock & roll ,base it on heavy blues sound ,even today they are still Amazing .truly the best rock and roll band ever from the beginning to present .
It's March. 2 weeks to Saint Patrick's Day. When you gonna check out some Irish punk??? Some Dropkick Murphys? Some Flogging Molly or Tossers or Rumjacks?! Come on fam!
Enjoyed watching both of your reactions. You asked for more Stones suggestions, I highly recommend the following. - "Miss You" "Waiting on a Friend" "Emotional Rescue" "Beast of Burden" and "Wild Horses"
The Rolling Stones are rock excellence, with very varied sounds/vibes. More please! "Can't You Hear Me Knocking", "Brown Sugar", "Wild Horses" SO SO many! Love the intelligence of the lyrics of this song. You are so right; it's about how the "Devil" was there when all these terrible events happened, but of course it was humanity that did those evil deeds.
Music from the 60's, 70's, and 80's was lit! So much fun to watch young people such as yourselves discover this great music that you might never have been exposed to if not for UA-cam. And what a great era to grow up in!
That young lady is always so quietly observant, biting her tongue when "gnome sane" boy opens his rambling cake hole. I enjoy her knowing glances at the camera and I hope better for her.
Sympathy for the Devil" is credited to Jagger and Richards, though the song was largely a Jagger composition. Jagger stated in an interview that his influence for the song came from Baudelaire a french poet and from the Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov's novel The Master and Margarita (which had just appeared in English translation in 1967). Jagger is singing in first person like he is the devil character in the song.
I think y'all are now hooked on the Stones. This was the 1st time I've heard Ms Recklezz say out loud, "I want to hear more. Also, @Lifewithrecklezz said at time stamp 3:55, "I don't want to sound dumb." .... don't worry about it. Whether you get what the song is talking about or not, your observations and interpretations are always thoughtful. (By the way, I do think you got it, and at the end of the song it was clear to me that both of you understood what the Stones were alluding to.) As I've watched your reactions the past several months what I've notice is that you have a couple strong traits that will carry you well in life - your thirst for searching out different music you've not listened to (and I suspect in other areas of life as well) is a good thing. Combine that with how you try to pay attention and try to understand the point of view of the musician is wonderful to see .... and will translate into other areas of life. Good on you. Great song and a great reaction once again.
Even if you don't do a reaction you should check out.the video. John Lennon and yoko Ono in the crowd so is Pete Townsend of the Who. It's a really good example of Mick Jaggers energy very entertaining. I think you did a great job of understanding what this song is about.
It's really important actually that younger generations look at these songs because it's a history lesson and mind expanding. Now that aside - My favorite Stones songs beside this one include SLAVE and Monkey Man although they are very different they both groove me soooooo good. Saw them on Steel Wheels tour as a tear down guy, ended up breaking a couple of toes when a light tower was accidentally lowered on my left foot. This was at Anaheim stadium after the Angels won the WS. I grabbed some mound dirt before my accident. Still have a shirt they gave us all.
The Angels .... They were my team when I moved to LA in the 70's ... Loved them, they were utterly useless in my day, which is why I loved them. When they finally won a series I couldn't believe it.
This song is great, they have a ton of hits tbh but some of my favorites are Miss You, Can't Always Get What You Want, Emotional Rescue, Waiting on a Friend, and Beast of Burden.
This is a tune! Awesome, always on my playlist. This is your second Stones song, you had Gimme Shelter a few weeks back... Paint it Black is also an awesome Stones song 👊🏻
I tell ya what. If the very first time you heard this in the 70's was driving down a country road all alone in the middle of the night, then when it ended the DJ left about 10 seconds of dead air... well, it REALLY creeped you out.
30odd years ago I was a teenage soldier in the British Army in Germany. I got a new room mate who'd transferred from the Royal Marines. He introduced me to the Rolling Stones, I've been a fan ever since then.
1968... the year I graduated from high school. Vietnam was going strong. I remember in my college years listening to this and dancing around a dining room table singing "Woo woo". Of course we were all stoned!
There's songs like RUBY TUESDAY, TIME IS ON MY SIDE, ANGIE, BABY YOU'RE OUT OF TIME, LETS SPEND THE NITE TOGETHER, MEMORY MOTEL! Just a few most ppl have forgotten!
I think you're spot on with your interpretation of this song. 'Sympathy' for the Devil as 'he' is blamed for most if not all evil when we and we alone as humans are responsible for our actions, our atrocities, our self and planetary destruction. We are thrown into this world without explanation and are abandoned as a species to determine our own morality.
I noticed he keeps saying "what is puzzling you is the nature of my game" and the whole song is like a puzzle and in the end he answers the question "hope you guess my name" with this sentence "as head his tails just call me Lucifer"....
My generation and the generation or two before me all grew up on groups like The Stones. They are an icon in rock music history. I'm not a huge fan personally, but this is one of my favorite songs by any band. It is certainly thought provoking. And it still sounds great 50+ years after it's release, and it's just as relevant today.
The Stones have so many great songs you can't always get what you want paint it black fool to cry ruby Tuesday wild horses brown sugar start me up respectable shattered the list goes on
You guys are spot on with your analysis! Here's more Rolling Stones to check out next: "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction","Monkey Man","Beast of Burden","It's Only Rock 'N' Roll (But I Like It)","Angie","Shattered","She's Like A Rainbow","Under My Thumb","Get Off of My Cloud","Midnight Rambler", "Miss You" and "Waiting on a Friend" (beautiful song with great sax!). Lots of great songs in the Rolling Stones rabbit hole! 🐰🎶😎
Growing up in the 60s and 70s I can tell you it was a savage time for humanity. I believe this was a cautionary tale meant to remind people The world we create for ourselves is on us. We need to make it about love and peace.
Jagger wrote this song and it was, originally, claimed to be based on the poem Baudelaire, but, later he stated he was inspired by Bulgakov's novel The Master and Margarita which is some truly legendary Soviet-era Russian literature. Highly recommended reading if you get the chance.
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100% right about people not taking responsibility and blaming "the devil".
Which a famous Comedian from the 60's and 70's used to say and made the phrase famous' 'The Devil made me do it'....!!
Flip Wilson
@@bartstarr100 Yes! He was one of the greats!
@Bookhouse Boy There are no existential evils "out there". They're all inside of us.
Not sure what you mean. The devil/ Lucifer/Satan is to blame for bringing sin into this world God created. God just allowed it, because he gave us all free will to choose which path to take. His path, or Satan's path. If this is what you meat by that comment, I agree. If not, I don't agr
The Devil is saying that humanity is giving him way too much credit for the atrocities they have committed over the centuries.
The devil doesn't make you do anything. He can encourage you or influence you, but ultimately, you make your own decisions. Great reaction!
Many of those decisions by certain humans have been as gifts to the devil they worship.
@@annother3350 yep
Exactly right, it's "Sympathy for the Devil" because it's humanity that is responsible, not the Devil. So the answer to the question, "Can you guess my name" is "humanity" not Satan. One of the last lines, "I'll tell you one time, you're to blame"
Exxxaaattlly..you youngster's are just catching on.find the 19min in concert version yea.LISTEN TO THE STORY.TELL THE TRUTH AN SHAME THE DEVIL
Don't ever worry about "sounding dumb." Your interpretation of the lyrics was very good. Good reaction guys! ✌️😁👍Peace and love!
Thank you!!
@@OfficialLifeWithRecklezz I'll second that. You're exploring a lot of uncharted territories, and that's commendable.
@@OfficialLifeWithRecklezz yea your interpretation was very good and adding onto the people not owning up to their mistakes he never once said he was satan all the things said in the song humans have done so really he could be singing from the perspective the human race and hes saying all humans have sinned even jesus when he doubted gods will and prayed for another way to spare human sin so he didnt have to suffer so have some sympathy for the devil
Yes, The Devil has to work through intermediaries, through people. It was you and me.
You pretty much nailed it
One of the greatest songs ever recorded. As deep as they get. The Rolling Stones are in a league of their own.
This came out in 1968 while Vuet Nam was happening,Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King were assassinated.Riots,political upheaval.1968 has been called a crack in time,and this song was perfect to express the uneasyness of the time. Great reaction,and Thank you.
Originally, the line about the Kennedys was just going to be about John Kennedy. Robert Kennedy was assassinated while this song was being recorded.
Another war political song at the time was American Woman by the Guess Who , which included the members of Bachman Turner Overdrive Burton Cummings was the singer ,
I'm 65 and do not take any drugs except for blood pressure.As far as spelling ,you kinda messed up too.But hey some folks need to get nasty just because....
@@jessj.j.french7482 Grammar police are so passe!
@@jessj.j.french7482 Grammar police are so boring. Please find a better hobby.
When this song came out my parents didn’t want me listening to it because they thought that it was a“Devil “ song.! The words are still so relevant! Great reaction. Much love ❤️
I feel sick
When this song first came out, they had been concerned about this reaction, and changed the song to the more "mamba/samba beat" so it wouldn't be viewed as threatening. It turned out this song didn't get a huge amount of public heat, though it did get some - another song from Beggar's Banquet was the one that was publicly brutalized, "Street Fighting Man", because it dealt with the issues of the black man in America, which called people out far more than a simple devil song with a happy beat. (Of course, other people can interpret these events in other ways, but this was my view of things.)
My second favorite Stones song of all time! Just a fantastic song. I hope you do my favorite, "Gimme Shelter." It's amazing and you won't be disappointed!
Mine too. Then Can you Hear me Knockin'
Same here. Paint in Black is awesome too.
Pretty sure they did gimme shelter already
Came here to say the same thing.
@@joepegel must have missed that one. I'll check it out. Thank you
react to "paint it black" or "gimme shelter" from rolling stones next! both these are as great as "sympathy for the devil"
"Paint It Black" is a must! 🔥
"Gimme Shelter" was Rico & Crys's
first RS song! Check out their reaction!
😊👇
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Basically, speaking as the Devil, Mick is saying, 'Hey humans. I couldn't have done it without you. **high five**"
Also saying humans give the devil too much credit, we do just enough evil all by our selves
Much respect... Your interpretation is spot on.This song in my opinion could not of been done by any other band.
The bass line is so thick
Vocals perfect
The constant fluid percussion and drumming carries this song instantly recognizable
The ear piercing off beat guitar work so unique and quirky, that sound it is so perfect for this song.
Masterpiece
So many great Stones songs, they have a huge catalog of over 60 albums. Enjoy your journey.
By the way never feel dumb asking questions or finding meaning in a song.
It was written 54 years old.
Music is history of a certain times, you only learn by asking questions.
Your genuine interest is admirable...
You two have just scratched the surface of their awesome body of work. A must song with same kind of energy as this one is "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" (1971), and for a real iconic classic Stones hit "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (1968)! And both your interpretations of Sympathy For The Devil are spot on! ✌😎
If you're very familiar with world history then this song is just brilliant in so many ways. One of my all-time favorites.
Check out “wild horses” and fall all in love with each other all over again. Also “as tears go by”. They have so many unique sounding songs and many beautiful lyrics in many of their songs.
I genuinely like how much he pays attention and gets into the vibe.
The story inside this song is the Devil saying to mankind, "Look, I'm a bad guy, sure, but you people do bad things because you choose to, not because I am making you."
Have been called the "greatest rock and roll band in the world". Bill Wyman on bass, Charlie Watts, holding it down on drums
They’ve done so many styles and genres because of their longevity. “Angie” was a pretty big hit, even though it’s more of a sad ballad with great lyrics.
Or if you wanna hear one of the greatest solos ever then maybe you guys could check out “Time Waits For No One”.
The years Mick Taylor was with them were my favorite from them. Excellent guitar solo on " Time Waits For No One "
Your spot on with the meaning, and well done at a young age for seeing that, there are not many Christian groups that do not believe in the ‘personification of a Devil’ most mainstream churches believe the Devil is a man, but when you study Bible truth it becomes clear that the word Devil derives from ‘diablos’ just meaning adversary (mans adverse and sinful thoughts), so yes, what lots of people see as the work of ‘the Devil’ is really just ‘you and me’ as the clever lyrics in this great song allude to. Believing In a Devil is really no different to blame shifting.
Brown Sugar, Some Girls, Miss You…are all great songs. Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May” of the unplugged & seated LIVE album is 🔥🔥RollingStones Ron Wood on 🎸
Phenomenal song, Jagger and Richard’s firing on all cylinders! It’s a history lesson in a song, each segment tells a story if you look them up it will make things clearer. Definitely try more Stones!
Don't forget Charlie and Bill. Listen to that bass and drums in perfect union..
Clifton
The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist. The song is a history lesson about just that. The Devil is always close by. Look at racism, hate, war, injustice, fear of what you don't know or understand. Look out of the corner of you eye, the Devil is there. We gotta care and love each other as people. Listen to CAN'T YOU HEAR ME KNOCKIN', GIMME SHELTER, MONKEY MAN, MOONLIGHT MILE.
Quoting Kaiser Soze?
Have some sympathy for the dude. He is used as a scapegoat for all things bad. God made him full aware of what he was doing - either that or God isn't as all knowing and all powerful as he is made out to be.
@@spazbog123
God is only as powerful as the power you give God inside your head because that's the only place God resides.
@@Reno_Slim So he isn't powerful at all if I am the soul being giving him power. Read the fucking Bible (don't cherry pick or let someone else cherry pick for you) you don't have to get very far to realise he is man made.
@@spazbog123 I read your reply to spazbog123. Without getting upset, please elaborate for me. You tell him to read the f'n Bible, yet say the Devil is man made. I am confused in your statement. Thanks
The Stones are definitely one of the all-time great classic rock band. These official lyric videos are really well done, but She's A Rainbow is my favorite. It's so trippy and beautiful!
Saw them live this last October in Pittsburgh, PA. Still amazing musicians and performers at 80 years old. Some people are just born to perform.
Closer to 80 Chris.
@@davehagi9883 whoops was supposed to be 80 lol
@@chrisgriffin4803 I hate picking up on stuff like that, but it just seemed so relevant.I guess it´s because i´m reaching there, the mind boggles.
This song and "Paint It Black" are my two favorites from The Stones - though I do like the rest of their catalog.
I was 11 at the time, and their album Sticky Fingers really blew my mind.
the golden age of the Stones
The Mick Taylor years !!!
I was 14 and my mind was blown too. The zip actually worked… if you know, you know 😊
Paint it Black by the stones is my fav song of all time im in my 40's and my father served 2 tours in Vietnam so this song always hit home its deep...
Nobody has a voice like Mick Jagger. Check out "Gimme Shelter", "Angie", "Wild Horses".
Angie, Brown Sugar, Jumpin Jack Flash, Satisfaction, Honky Tonk Woman, Wild Horses. A few to get started
Still one of my favourite bands. The early Rolling Stones where such a rebels. What The Beatles are for Pop music, well The Rolling Stones are for Rock music.
The distinction pop and rock didn't really exist then. It was all pop music as distinct from classical music. Classical music had disappeared up its own backside in a philosophy of silence, random noise, and navel gazing. Pop music maintained tuneful emotion, fun, sadness and, first worth Beatles and Dylan, then with many others including Stones, it became far more than just lightweight fun to be deep, meaningful, and still danceable.
Stones would reject the description 'rock'. They were a rock and roll group. As Richards said, when rock became a thing, something like "A lot of people playing rock have forgotten to roll". Rock can be mainly for teen and 20s men expressing hopes, fears, etc. The Who are my favourite group but that fits them and Townshend has said as much. The rolling appealed to girls - girls loved the Stones and their guys benefited from Stones warming up their girls!
Spot on and still very, very relevant. Over half a century since I first heard 'Sympathy For the Devil' and still gives me chills.
Welcome to one of the greatest “rabbit holes” in Rock & Roll.
The Rolling Stones were, are and always will be one of the most amazing and influential bands in history.
They have been the cause of much controversy over the decades, often because of the style and content of their music or the message contained within their lyrics.
Even today the intended message of some songs can be misinterpreted, “Brown Sugar” being one that comes to mind.
Just remember that they were invariably coming from a position of respect, admiration and love, and were simply trying to bring focus upon that which they felt was unseen and that society needed to acknowledge.
The Greatest Rock & Roll Band in the world 60 plus years and still going strong
At about that time there was a phrase, "The devil made me do it ". I feel that may have influenced this song. The devil is in us all. Great reactions!
It's actually heavily influenced by Mikhail Bulgakov’s The Master and Margarita--a Russian novel where the devil visits the officially atheistic Soviet Union. Jagger’s girlfriend at the time, Marianne Faithfull, recommended the book to him, and the rest is history.
I feel you my friend. The Stones are a heck of a big rabbit hole to go down, but we’ll worth the adventure. I saw them numerous times in the 70s and early 80s. Listen to their music from 60s-early 80s. Street Fightin’ Man, Under My Thumb, just on and on. Keep on keepin’ on!
That song is 54 years old and still sounds amazing.
71 & it still sounds great - especially now - hold on tight madness is on the loose again
My absolute fave Stones song. Thank you for reviewing it. Loved that you effortlessly picked up what it was about. It's such a joy to watch you go through what I went through 40+ years ago (I caught up to the Stones in the late 70's when I was a teenager). In a similar vein check out You Can't Always Get What You Want and Gimme Shelter.
Dumb story, but I'll tell it anyhow. I was renting a room in a house in Liverpool in 1982, and a friend of my landlord dropped by and said she was looking for someone to drive down to Bristol with, 'cos a friend of hers was having a house party right by the football stadium where the stones were playing. We drove down, listened to Black Uhuru's set and some bloke pulls out a bunch of tix and says "who wants one?" Walked right down to the stage as the Stones started their set.
I was so stoked because I thought I might never have another chance to see them again (because they were so old) - little did I know, 40 freaking years later, they would still be playing live gigs! Whodathunk it?
Here's a picture from the concert:
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Probably my favorite Stones tune, thanks for reacting to it. Try “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” next! Also it’s highly recommended to watch Mick Jagger, in addition to listening to the songs.
My favorite Stones' song out of a TON of amazing songs! The message is something that all people should take note of. The potential for Evil in this world is never farther than our own hearts...and we should all be vigilant of that every day, with each interaction we have in this world. (Social media folks take special note! Review your comments before you hit "post/enter" and think how your post might impact the reader.)
The Rolling Stones have so many classic songs it's ridiculous. And just as many songs that weren't hits, that should have been. I've always loved "Monkey Man", "Daddy You're a Fool to Cry" and "Can't You Hear Me Knocking". And I could go on listing songs and still leave not name them all.
Listen to the lyrics.
As every cop is a criminal. (Opposite.)
All you sinners, saints.(Opposite.)
As heads is tails.(Opposite.)
Just call me Lucifer.........(Opposite?!)
Got it?
"Can't You Hear Me Knocking" by The Stones is great.
The sax ,yeah one of my favorites
Paint it black. Should be the next Stones song.
You kids NAILED it. The messages are subtle but they are there for anyone who wants to actually listen. Loved your reactions!
You want to hear a Blues song or a Rock tune ,maybe a Country or Disco or some Reggae or the best Mellow songs ever.....just listen to the STONES cause they do it all .
Wow I cant beleive this is the first time you heard of the rollings stones ,they are the biggest greatest live touring band of all times with a deep catalog of albums and singles ,they are the definition of rock & roll ,base it on heavy blues sound ,even today they are still Amazing .truly the best rock and roll band ever from the beginning to present .
It's March. 2 weeks to Saint Patrick's Day. When you gonna check out some Irish punk??? Some Dropkick Murphys? Some Flogging Molly or Tossers or Rumjacks?! Come on fam!
Imagine hearing this song in a 70,000 seat stadium where most the audience is sing WooWoo. It is awesome.
Enjoyed watching both of your reactions. You asked for more Stones suggestions, I highly recommend the following. - "Miss You" "Waiting on a Friend" "Emotional Rescue" "Beast of Burden" and "Wild Horses"
Somebody should check this young lady for a pulse. I think she said two words the whole video!
The Rolling Stones are rock excellence, with very varied sounds/vibes. More please! "Can't You Hear Me Knocking", "Brown Sugar", "Wild Horses" SO SO many! Love the intelligence of the lyrics of this song. You are so right; it's about how the "Devil" was there when all these terrible events happened, but of course it was humanity that did those evil deeds.
Music from the 60's, 70's, and 80's was lit! So much fun to watch young people such as yourselves discover this great music that you might never have been exposed to if not for UA-cam. And what a great era to grow up in!
That young lady is always so quietly observant, biting her tongue when "gnome sane" boy opens his rambling cake hole. I enjoy her knowing glances at the camera and I hope better for her.
Sympathy for the Devil" is credited to Jagger and Richards, though the song was largely a Jagger composition. Jagger stated in an interview that his influence for the song came from Baudelaire a french poet and from the Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov's novel The Master and Margarita (which had just appeared in English translation in 1967). Jagger is singing in first person like he is the devil character in the song.
I think y'all are now hooked on the Stones. This was the 1st time I've heard Ms Recklezz say out loud, "I want to hear more.
Also, @Lifewithrecklezz said at time stamp 3:55, "I don't want to sound dumb." .... don't worry about it. Whether you get what the song is talking about or not, your observations and interpretations are always thoughtful. (By the way, I do think you got it, and at the end of the song it was clear to me that both of you understood what the Stones were alluding to.) As I've watched your reactions the past several months what I've notice is that you have a couple strong traits that will carry you well in life - your thirst for searching out different music you've not listened to (and I suspect in other areas of life as well) is a good thing. Combine that with how you try to pay attention and try to understand the point of view of the musician is wonderful to see .... and will translate into other areas of life. Good on you.
Great song and a great reaction once again.
Great to see young folks listening to one of the best bands of all time when they were at their peak.
Even if you don't do a reaction you should check out.the video. John Lennon and yoko Ono in the crowd so is Pete Townsend of the Who. It's a really good example of Mick Jaggers energy very entertaining. I think you did a great job of understanding what this song is about.
Wicked guitar, wicked song all told. You got to have sympathy for the guy blamed for so much human misery.
In the 60's and 70's they said we were too young and wasted to know what the world was about !
We showed them !
We are STILL showing them !
This a history lesson in a song.
Rolling Stones - Play with fire
Miss you (extended version)
Doo doo doo doo doo (heartbreaker)
Checkout - can’t you hear me knocking!! Awesome jam!! It rocks
More Stones. One of my top five too my friends.
It's really important actually that younger generations look at these songs because it's a history lesson and mind expanding. Now that aside - My favorite Stones songs beside this one include SLAVE and Monkey Man although they are very different they both groove me soooooo good. Saw them on Steel Wheels tour as a tear down guy, ended up breaking a couple of toes when a light tower was accidentally lowered on my left foot. This was at Anaheim stadium after the Angels won the WS. I grabbed some mound dirt before my accident. Still have a shirt they gave us all.
The Angels .... They were my team when I moved to LA in the 70's ... Loved them, they were utterly useless in my day, which is why I loved them. When they finally won a series I couldn't believe it.
Ouch. Broke right foot toes. Can still be piercing painful after 20 years - not always but suddenly, almost out of nowhere
This song is great, they have a ton of hits tbh but some of my favorites are Miss You, Can't Always Get What You Want, Emotional Rescue, Waiting on a Friend, and Beast of Burden.
that is one filthy lead, and you guys are exactly right. at the end when he is vamping he says" i gotta tell ya, you're to blame." great song.
"Can't You Hear Me Knocking" is another classic by The Stones. A must react to.
Rolling stones, the who. 2 of the best bands ever in history in my opinion.
This is a tune! Awesome, always on my playlist. This is your second Stones song, you had Gimme Shelter a few weeks back... Paint it Black is also an awesome Stones song 👊🏻
The fabulous Stones..best ever by long shot, in my opinion...some 400+ songs are not many throw-aways..
I tell ya what. If the very first time you heard this in the 70's was driving down a country road all alone in the middle of the night, then when it ended the DJ left about 10 seconds of dead air... well, it REALLY creeped you out.
Dj was either in the bathroom or at the back door of station smoking a doobie and was late getting back ...hence 10 seconds of dead air.
For every human atrocity, we blame the devil .
The devil is just reminding us it was team work
30odd years ago I was a teenage soldier in the British Army in Germany. I got a new room mate who'd transferred from the Royal Marines. He introduced me to the Rolling Stones, I've been a fan ever since then.
1968... the year I graduated from high school. Vietnam was going strong. I remember in my college years listening to this and dancing around a dining room table singing "Woo woo". Of course we were all stoned!
There's songs like RUBY TUESDAY, TIME IS ON MY SIDE, ANGIE, BABY YOU'RE OUT OF TIME, LETS SPEND THE NITE TOGETHER, MEMORY MOTEL! Just a few most ppl have forgotten!
You've just heard the"world's greatest rock band" and just what a deep DEEP rabbit hole you entered.
Enjoy.
"Jumping Jack Flash!!" three words that will change your life ...lol a lot of people don't dig that one.....but one of their best
I second the gimme shelter request, paint it black, honkey tonk woman, start me up, wild horses, can’t you hear me knocking, love in vain
Check out Rico & Crys's reaction
to "Gimme Shelter". It was their very
first Rolling Stones song! 🎵✌️❤️👇
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My favorite song by the stones is “Tumbling Dice.” It’s on their album, Exile On Main Street which is epic.
Great reaction! This one, Satisfaction, Paint it Black and Beast of Burden are my favorite Rolling Stones songs!!
I think you're spot on with your interpretation of this song. 'Sympathy' for the Devil as 'he' is blamed for most if not all evil when we and we alone as humans are responsible for our actions, our atrocities, our self and planetary destruction. We are thrown into this world without explanation and are abandoned as a species to determine our own morality.
Saw them live a few years back and they played 20 or so brilliant songs including this.
Midnight Rambler and Can't Always Get What You Want are 2 great tracks from the same album.
Midnight Rambler is the BOMB!!!
"Beast of Burden" is my favorite Stones song. Just about tied with ""Shine a Light"
Good reaction!!! The humanity needs something or someone to blame for their acts. Greettings from Argentina
I noticed he keeps saying "what is puzzling you is the nature of my game" and the whole song is like a puzzle and in the end he answers the question "hope you guess my name" with this sentence "as head his tails just call me Lucifer"....
The rolling stones songs you might like.
Paint it black/ I can't get no satisfaction
My generation and the generation or two before me all grew up on groups like The Stones. They are an icon in rock music history. I'm not a huge fan personally, but this is one of my favorite songs by any band. It is certainly thought provoking. And it still sounds great 50+ years after it's release, and it's just as relevant today.
BAM! I think you nailed the meaning. Great song of all time imo.
The Stones have so many great songs you can't always get what you want paint it black fool to cry ruby Tuesday wild horses brown sugar start me up respectable shattered the list goes on
You guys are spot on with your analysis! Here's more Rolling Stones to check out next: "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction","Monkey Man","Beast of Burden","It's Only Rock 'N' Roll (But I Like It)","Angie","Shattered","She's Like A Rainbow","Under My Thumb","Get Off of My Cloud","Midnight Rambler", "Miss You" and "Waiting on a Friend" (beautiful song with great sax!). Lots of great songs in the Rolling Stones rabbit hole! 🐰🎶😎
My favorite band of all time.. I’m 57 got two toung tattoos…lovelovelove ❤️✌🏻🌸
Check out "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by The Rolling Stones
It is such a great song, I love the beginning of it.
Great video you guys.
I Love the look on her face when you say, I don't wanna sound dumb, like, you can't help it. lol
Anything they did was 🔥I remember my dad saying they would be a flash in the pan,he had to eat his words.
Growing up in the 60s and 70s I can tell you it was a savage time for humanity. I believe this was a cautionary tale meant to remind people The world we create for ourselves is on us. We need to make it about love and peace.
One of rock's classics along with The Who's 'Won't get fooled again'.
Jagger wrote this song and it was, originally, claimed to be based on the poem Baudelaire, but, later he stated he was inspired by Bulgakov's novel The Master and Margarita which is some truly legendary Soviet-era Russian literature. Highly recommended reading if you get the chance.
I really like you guys. I'm a lot older but you seem like people I'd enjoy hanging out with. Good job on understanding most of these lyrics.