In the lyrics Jagger puts himself and his love of black women like Tina Turner in its full historical context and invites you to think about the power differences then and now. It makes for a shocking picture. As far as I know the Stones have always done really good when it comes to ensuring that their musical heroes, who are all black, get their recognition and their money. Exactly what the lyrics make a person think, that's up to the person.
This used to be their final encore song in their concerts .. left the audience rocking . Yes , the Stones music is often controversial, but they always have a message . It’s whether or not the listener understands that message and in the case of this song understands their deep connection with black people and their history.
The Rolling Stones were reliable hit producers for a good many years. Not afraid of a little controversy. All of the hits by the Stones would go in my collection. Even "Emotional Rescue." lol
Yes, that's Bobby Keys on sax, he's incredible. According to Mick Jagger, this song was written as an anti-slavery song but a lot of people didn't take it this way. They don't play it anymore when they tour. Great great song. The Stone's have always been the funkiest of the classic rock bands. Love them!!!
Bobby Keys on sax. Born the same day as Keith Richards. Played sax for the Stones for years. Many artists have tried to imitate the sound of this rocker.
The lyrics are kinda wild. He’s basically going through time as he sings about different interracial couplings. First is a slaver with a slave, then a lady of the house with a house boy, and then what we presume is the singer with a black woman in more modern times. So, he’s kinda putting their more modern relationship in a continuum with the earlier more fucked up examples.
60s Scouser in USA here. Originally "The Stones" were marketed as the Anti Beatles, despite Lennon and McCartney writing their hit "I Wanna Be Your Man". I'm sure you will like their humorous side too, with "The Girl With Far Away Eyes" not well known but definitely worth a listen. Great job as usual. Thanks!
This version has the slightly modified more-pc lyrics - when released it was ‘how come you taste so good’ - later modified to ‘dance’ . Only somewhat related, if you haven’t seen it, please check out the Oscar-winning documentary ‘20 feet from stardom’, about early black backup singers- including among others, jaggers ‘brown sugar’ Claudia lennear.
Hi, I don't think there is a “pc” version of “Brown Sugar.” What you’re hearing is an oscillation between “taste so good” and “dance so good.” The lyrics have always contained both. (P.S. Thx for the recommendation!)
Check out the live version of Street Fighting Man from Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out. I think that whole thing about brown sugar being a metaphor for heroin is more of a fan theory. Keith Richards was pretty specific in his book that he only took "very clean dope" and felt that's why he didn't die from his addiction. A really great band. They had a lot of great people play with them as well.
playing an evil character in a song is always riskier than doing it on the big screen. movie-goers know you're an actor playing a role. music listeners only hear the role, because acknowledging it lyrically would break character. (similar to pat benatar's "hell is for children", and slayer's "angel of death")
"Stray Cat Blues" a track off the 'Beggars Banquet' album released back in 1968 by 'The Stones' has a funky/bluesy vibe. "Stray Cat Blues" has been reported in the music industry to have said the song is a (sleazy rocker). "Stray Cat Blues" is absolutely nasty and without question, controversial. At any rate, it is also smokin' hot. 💋👠👧👧💫🎤🎸🎹🥁🪘⚡🔥☮🎧
Back in those days we weren't so politically correct. We weren't that sensitive and it made for more fun for everyone. White, Black, Latin, we all got into each other's game. We didn't have all these Karen's running around. It made for great music and great times.
As good as this version of the Rolling Stones hit is, it’s nothing compared to an earlier take of Brown Sugar they did, featuring the one and only Eric Clapton as a special guest guitarist. This is it: ua-cam.com/video/GuVax7iMM6Y/v-deo.htmlsi=Zv3NPHo4--TdjDm9
Lots of the great bands from the past, including The Beatles, can sound dated. On the other hand, The Stones from circa 1970 on never do IMO. They’re timeless. This is definitely in my top 5.
Another great reaction!! Certainly some boundary-pushing lyrical content for the time that would never be acceptable by current standards. Still, a great tune.
The lyrics don’t bear out your comment. It’s pretty clear what they’re talking about if you read them. As a heroin addict of 30+ years, I’ve never once heard it called ‘brown sugar.’
All time classic riff. But the Stones pushed the boundaries of taste way too far with the lyrics of this one. I have always wished that they had changed the subject matter of the lyrics and avoided all the slavery images and focused on the black woman emphasis.
In the lyrics Jagger puts himself and his love of black women like Tina Turner in its full historical context and invites you to think about the power differences then and now. It makes for a shocking picture. As far as I know the Stones have always done really good when it comes to ensuring that their musical heroes, who are all black, get their recognition and their money. Exactly what the lyrics make a person think, that's up to the person.
This used to be their final encore song in their concerts .. left the audience rocking . Yes , the Stones music is often controversial, but they always have a message . It’s whether or not the listener understands that message and in the case of this song understands their deep connection with black people and their history.
It’s a tenor saxophone played rock style by the late Texan, Bobby Keys.
The Rolling Stones were reliable hit producers for a good many years. Not afraid of a little controversy. All of the hits by the Stones would go in my collection. Even "Emotional Rescue." lol
Played this song when we were in High School. Our band loved this song and people got down when we played it. Very cool rhythm
By some accounts Jagger wrote the lyrics with Ikettes singer Claudia Lennear in mind.
Yes, that's Bobby Keys on sax, he's incredible. According to Mick Jagger, this song was written as an anti-slavery song but a lot of people didn't take it this way. They don't play it anymore when they tour. Great great song. The Stone's have always been the funkiest of the classic rock bands. Love them!!!
Anti slavery? Yeah right they did it for shock value.
Yep because most of the Venues, stadium owners will not allow them to play it. Want allow them to play an Anti-Racism song.
It only in very more recent years. When some people. Have taken this song the wrong way.
@@shspurs1342 Yes it's a shame they stopped playing it, it's a great song!
@@ohfour-seven6228 venues in places like China & Russia. Have no problem with them playing it.
Bobby Keys on sax. Born the same day as Keith Richards. Played sax for the Stones for years. Many artists have tried to imitate the sound of this rocker.
What a opening riff
The lyrics are kinda wild. He’s basically going through time as he sings about different interracial couplings.
First is a slaver with a slave, then a lady of the house with a house boy, and then what we presume is the singer with a black woman in more modern times.
So, he’s kinda putting their more modern relationship in a continuum with the earlier more fucked up examples.
60s Scouser in USA here. Originally "The Stones" were marketed as the Anti Beatles, despite Lennon and McCartney writing their hit "I Wanna Be Your Man". I'm sure you will like their humorous side too, with "The Girl With Far Away Eyes" not well known but definitely worth a listen. Great job as usual. Thanks!
Still have the original zipper front album of Sticky Fingers....one of the Stones best...treat yourself and listen to the whole album!
You ain't crazy man, this is one of their best.
Thumping bass line
They have 350+ so keep going..lol Off the album Sticky Fingers from 1971.First album i ever bought.
This version has the slightly modified more-pc lyrics - when released it was ‘how come you taste so good’ - later modified to ‘dance’ . Only somewhat related, if you haven’t seen it, please check out the Oscar-winning documentary ‘20 feet from stardom’, about early black backup singers- including among others, jaggers ‘brown sugar’ Claudia lennear.
Hi, I don't think there is a “pc” version of “Brown Sugar.” What you’re hearing is an oscillation between “taste so good” and “dance so good.” The lyrics have always contained both. (P.S. Thx for the recommendation!)
Check out the live version of Street Fighting Man from Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out. I think that whole thing about brown sugar being a metaphor for heroin is more of a fan theory. Keith Richards was pretty specific in his book that he only took "very clean dope" and felt that's why he didn't die from his addiction. A really great band. They had a lot of great people play with them as well.
playing an evil character in a song is always riskier than doing it on the big screen.
movie-goers know you're an actor playing a role.
music listeners only hear the role, because acknowledging it lyrically would break character.
(similar to pat benatar's "hell is for children", and slayer's "angel of death")
Mick Jagger has a Black daughter, Karis Jagger,
I like “Bitch” and “T an A” 🔥🔥
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"Stray Cat Blues" a track off the 'Beggars Banquet' album released back in 1968 by 'The Stones' has a funky/bluesy vibe. "Stray Cat Blues" has been reported in the music industry to have said the song is a (sleazy rocker). "Stray Cat Blues" is absolutely nasty and without question, controversial. At any rate, it is also smokin' hot. 💋👠👧👧💫🎤🎸🎹🥁🪘⚡🔥☮🎧
Stray Cat Blues is the nastiest Stones song ever! And what a beat. Amazing song!!!
The live version from Get Yer Ya Ya's out smokes!
@@mikecaetano That whole album is incredible and overlooked!
Back in those days we weren't so politically correct. We weren't that sensitive and it made for more fun for everyone. White, Black, Latin, we all got into each other's game. We didn't have all these Karen's running around.
It made for great music and great times.
This is my favourite Anti-racism songs.
😂😂😂
Great song, but they won't play this live anymore
As good as this version of the Rolling Stones hit is, it’s nothing compared to an earlier take of Brown Sugar they did, featuring the one and only Eric Clapton as a special guest guitarist. This is it: ua-cam.com/video/GuVax7iMM6Y/v-deo.htmlsi=Zv3NPHo4--TdjDm9
Lots of the great bands from the past, including The Beatles, can sound dated. On the other hand, The Stones from circa 1970 on never do IMO. They’re timeless. This is definitely in my top 5.
Another great reaction!! Certainly some boundary-pushing lyrical content for the time that would never be acceptable by current standards. Still, a great tune.
Okay all you over analyze this lol. Brown sugar was street slang for heroin lol
The lyrics don’t bear out your comment. It’s pretty clear what they’re talking about if you read them. As a heroin addict of 30+ years, I’ve never once heard it called ‘brown sugar.’
First! Good one!
It's impossible to listen to every Rolling Stone song.
All time classic riff. But the Stones pushed the boundaries of taste way too far with the lyrics of this one. I have always wished that they had changed the subject matter of the lyrics and avoided all the slavery images and focused on the black woman emphasis.