Beggars Banquet sessions in 1968 also produced Jumping Jack Flash. Before this the Stones were second only to the Beatles, after it the Stones were second to none.
Sympathy for the Devil was influenced by the decadent/symbolist 19th century French poet Charles Baudelaire's 'Les Fleurs du mal' - Flowers of Evil, and is based on the book, 'The Master and Margarita', written during the Stalinist era by Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov. The story concerns a visit by the devil to the officially atheistic Soviet Union. The Master and Margarita combines supernatural elements with satirical dark comedy and Christian philosophy, defying categorization within a single genre. Many critics consider it to be one of the best novels of the 20th century, as well as the foremost of Soviet satires. Sympathy for the Devil is considered one of the 60's greatest counterculture songs of warning and should be viewed as a companion piece to the Stones apocalyptic Gimme Shelter, Street Fighting Man and Dylan's/Hendrix All Along the Watchtower. These song represent the revolutionary turbulence taking place in the West in 1968. Sympathy is a song of dread and foreboding that represents the dark side of the 60's and the frailty of human morality. The lyrics: 'I watched with glee While your kings and queens Fought for ten decades For the gods they made' A reference to The Hundred Years' War a series of armed conflicts between the kingdoms of England and France during the Late Middle Ages. As for Jagger's voice it's fabulous, perfect for the song, a mixture of hauteur, contempt, derision and mockery filtered through a camp Dylanesque Blues drawl; perfect for the character of Lucifer, 'A man of wealth and taste.'
Actually, it's the first time I listen to the lyrics for real and I'm doubly impressed. In my defense, I learned English as an adult 😂 That song brings back memories of the mid-90s, being 17 in the summer, sweaty dance floors and cheap pitchers of beer.
The song was recorded between 4-10 June 1968, there's actually an entire Jean-Luc Goddard film of the same name partly based around documentary footage of the band arranging and recording the song in the studio. Originally the line about who shot the Kennedys was singular (as in just JFK who was assassinated in '63), but got changed due to Robert F Kennedy also being assassinated on 5th June whilst they were in the studio. It's Keith Richards playing both the lead guitar and the bass, for solos he'll often defer to the other guitarist on most songs (Brian Jones, Mick Taylor or Ron Wood, depending on the era), but this was at a time when Brian Jones was becoming very unreliable, so he just strummed acoustic guitar on this, which was largely mixed out of the final version. The unreliable behaviour and substance abuse lead to his eventual departure from the band and untimely death the following year.
Loved your smile when Keith started with his solo. It was late 60's as Brian Jones was still with them for this song. In the video he plays the maracas and Keith was doing all the guitar.
Holy cow, this is one of the best reaction videos I have ever seen. Your observations are keen and a pleasure to listen to. You have yourself a new subscriber.
Good reaction! This is in my top 10 songs of all time. I remember playing this over and over and over again when I bought the album brand new. It has not gotten old and still holds up.
This tune is so fucking awesome. Mick & the boys nailed his one. The Stones were true pioneers and continued re-inventing themselves as time marched on.
Good reaction. You are a great listener and analyst of what you hear. The point of the song is that we blame the devil for the evil in the world, but that evil is us and we use him as an excuse. Great lyrics! Great reaction!
"Maintaining tension" was the Stones secret. It's harder than it looks. They're not called the greatest rock n roll band in the world for nothing. Try Gimmie Shelter next.
The Rolling Stones are the band that people - I don't know why - think is untalented and hateable. It was that way in the mid sixties and they have never stopped being nasty and undesirable. They are the band everyone but fans holds in contempt. Always have been. And they were the best there ever was in their glory days. Essential studio album tracks: Jumping Jack Flash Gimme Shelter Angie Miss You Can't You Hear Me Knocking And: something live maybe from Texas 1972 on their insane American tour or from the Ladies and Gentlemen DVD
I would love to hear more of your take on classic stuff from the past you never got round to listening to, or did but would like to revisit. For me anything off of revolver say, or blue or hejira, or LA Woman or Heroin or fuck man the list's too long... I'm enjoying a lot of stuff here ive never heard before but it was nice to hear you enjoying something i knew well.
Are you familiar with the song by the Verve, Bittersweet Symphony? I would consider that a very emo song. Well, that was written by the Stones. They have a recording of it, but it was never a big song for them.
But it's been used in loads of films, on the radio constantly, I'm not a massive fan but just by being alive ... I mean it's the Beatles and The Stones, the original Blur and Oasis.@markabusireactions
Beggars Banquet sessions in 1968 also produced Jumping Jack Flash. Before this the Stones were second only to the Beatles, after it the Stones were second to none.
that's one filthy guitar.
Sympathy for the Devil was influenced by the decadent/symbolist 19th century French poet Charles Baudelaire's 'Les Fleurs du mal' - Flowers of Evil, and is based on the book, 'The Master and Margarita', written during the Stalinist era by Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov. The story concerns a visit by the devil to the officially atheistic Soviet Union. The Master and Margarita combines supernatural elements with satirical dark comedy and Christian philosophy, defying categorization within a single genre. Many critics consider it to be one of the best novels of the 20th century, as well as the foremost of Soviet satires.
Sympathy for the Devil is considered one of the 60's greatest counterculture songs of warning and should be viewed as a companion piece to the Stones apocalyptic Gimme Shelter, Street Fighting Man and Dylan's/Hendrix All Along the Watchtower. These song represent the revolutionary turbulence taking place in the West in 1968. Sympathy is a song of dread and foreboding that represents the dark side of the 60's and the frailty of human morality.
The lyrics:
'I watched with glee
While your kings and queens
Fought for ten decades
For the gods they made'
A reference to The Hundred Years' War a series of armed conflicts between the kingdoms of England and France during the Late Middle Ages.
As for Jagger's voice it's fabulous, perfect for the song, a mixture of hauteur, contempt, derision and mockery filtered through a camp Dylanesque Blues drawl; perfect for the character of Lucifer, 'A man of wealth and taste.'
My favourite Rolling Stone track. It's the percussions to me.
Actually, it's the first time I listen to the lyrics for real and I'm doubly impressed. In my defense, I learned English as an adult 😂
That song brings back memories of the mid-90s, being 17 in the summer, sweaty dance floors and cheap pitchers of beer.
The song was recorded between 4-10 June 1968, there's actually an entire Jean-Luc Goddard film of the same name partly based around documentary footage of the band arranging and recording the song in the studio. Originally the line about who shot the Kennedys was singular (as in just JFK who was assassinated in '63), but got changed due to Robert F Kennedy also being assassinated on 5th June whilst they were in the studio.
It's Keith Richards playing both the lead guitar and the bass, for solos he'll often defer to the other guitarist on most songs (Brian Jones, Mick Taylor or Ron Wood, depending on the era), but this was at a time when Brian Jones was becoming very unreliable, so he just strummed acoustic guitar on this, which was largely mixed out of the final version. The unreliable behaviour and substance abuse lead to his eventual departure from the band and untimely death the following year.
Loved your smile when Keith started with his solo. It was late 60's as Brian Jones was still with them for this song. In the video he plays the maracas and Keith was doing all the guitar.
Holy cow, this is one of the best reaction videos I have ever seen. Your observations are keen and a pleasure to listen to. You have yourself a new subscriber.
Oh wow, thank you!!
Good reaction! This is in my top 10 songs of all time. I remember playing this over and over and over again when I bought the album brand new. It has not gotten old and still holds up.
This tune is so fucking awesome. Mick & the boys nailed his one. The Stones were true pioneers and continued re-inventing themselves as time marched on.
Good reaction. You are a great listener and analyst of what you hear. The point of the song is that we blame the devil for the evil in the world, but that evil is us and we use him as an excuse. Great lyrics! Great reaction!
THANK YOU
Great reaction. Great analysis of the arrangement and final mix. 😊
"Maintaining tension" was the Stones secret. It's harder than it looks. They're not called the greatest rock n roll band in the world for nothing. Try Gimmie Shelter next.
Next: Gimme Shelter.
Hit Gimme Shelter if you want your mind blown.
Paint It Black
How is this possible? 😂
I’ve heard this thing my whole life.
Anyway just starting the video, looking forward to your thoughts
It’s easy! What you do is, right, is just not listen to loads of stuff 😂
@@markabusireactions It’s probably because of my parents lol
The Rolling Stones are the band that people - I don't know why - think is untalented and hateable. It was that way in the mid sixties and they have never stopped being nasty and undesirable. They are the band everyone but fans holds in contempt. Always have been. And they were the best there ever was in their glory days.
Essential studio album tracks:
Jumping Jack Flash
Gimme Shelter
Angie
Miss You
Can't You Hear Me Knocking
And: something live maybe from Texas 1972 on their insane American tour or from the Ladies and Gentlemen DVD
I would love to hear more of your take on classic stuff from the past you never got round to listening to, or did but would like to revisit. For me anything off of revolver say, or blue or hejira, or LA Woman or Heroin or fuck man the list's too long... I'm enjoying a lot of stuff here ive never heard before but it was nice to hear you enjoying something i knew well.
Oh I wanna dip into the classics too!
Love the breakdown bro…. Still waiting for Neil Pearts drum solo…. I’ll wait. It’s worth it 😎
Are you familiar with the song by the Verve, Bittersweet Symphony? I would consider that a very emo song. Well, that was written by the Stones. They have a recording of it, but it was never a big song for them.
Would you do a reaction to the Tim Hecker album "Ravedeath, 1972" which was released in 2011.
Is there any other way of dealing with convent school past?
How? I mean, just how can you have missed this. I'm going to assume you'll recognise it after 30 seconds ...
🤷♂️ just never listened to em
But it's been used in loads of films, on the radio constantly, I'm not a massive fan but just by being alive ... I mean it's the Beatles and The Stones, the original Blur and Oasis.@markabusireactions
I just laughed a cat off me laughing at your fright when the guitar bounced in.
You should listen to the Guns N Roses cover. Axl Rose’s voice adds something extra
Give Wild Horses and Ruby Tuesday a listen.
Wow you take dull and uninformed to a new level
Thanks mate, that was classy of ye