First Time Hearing The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter (Reaction!!) 

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Don't feel sad or embarrassed that you don't know this music. You don't realize how many people envy you that you are hearing it for the first time and for the delicious ride you are about to experience with new discoveries.

The female singer, Merry Clayton, remained largely unknown after the 1969 release. Then, out of the blue, she appeared on stage with them on their 2013 tour and blew everyone away.

Gotta hear "Sympathy For The Devil", "Paint It Black" & "Can't You Hear Me Knocking"

this was recorded during the Vietnam war , about 1968. I was there and this music part of our lives.

Merry Clayton’s voice is perfect for this song. She made music history

I will never get tired of hearing Ms. Merry Clayton belting it out like no other.

Rolling Stones,“Sympathy for the Devil”, “Paint it Black”, “Satisfaction”, “Angie”, “Wild Horses”, Honky Tonk Woman”, “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “You Can’t Always Get get What You Want”, “Beast of Burden”, “It’s All Over Now”, “Miss You”, “Brown Sugar”, “Under My Thumb”, “Gril With The Far Away Eyes”, “Ruby Tuesday”, “Can’t Hear You Knocking”, and many more. Welcome to the Rolling Stone rabbit hole.

Don’t know how many times I’ve listened to this both live and on record I still get goose bumps! It’s a perfect song!

Female vocalist Mary Clayton was called after midnight to come to the studio to record a backing vocal track. She was very pregnant at the time and showed up, in her words, in fur with curlers in her hair. She nailed it in two takes and went back home. She miscarried the next day and is haunted still because of the loss of her child. This adds another layer to the menace to the song. Her vocal crack/break defines the song.

Absolutely one of the greatest rock songs of all time. Great reaction.

Best rock and roll band on earth. Born in the rough times in the very early sixties. These guys swept through the jump blues into nasty blues and into the only music like it ever.

“Can’t you hear me knocking” is a groove. Really can’t go wrong with any old Stones tunes. Great choice with “Gimme Shelter”. My personal favorite is “Fingerprint File”.

“This is revolutionary music.” Very astute comment . And I still get chills listening to the song . Also, Martin Scorsese‘s favorite song based on how many movies he’s put it in

This was out during the Viet Nam war. The stories coming out of that war were tearing the country apart, as the constant coverage on the tv showed the suffering of the Viet Namese people and what our soldiers were being turned into by the things they saw and had to do. On the last "murder" when Mary Claytons voice cracks you can hear Mick shouting "Hey!" in the background in appreciation of her giving her all to the song.

I still get chills from this song. One of the best.

When you hear Charlie’s drums on “it’s just a shot away”, bang bang bang. Been giving me chills for 40 some years.

Best era for music 60's-70's and I was there :)

The middle solo from the lady singing on her second verse where she goes an octave higher and her voice cracks in the best way gives me Goosebumps. You can hear Mick Jagger hoot his approval. Top 5 song ever.

I seem the Roliing Stones in concert a couple years ago. They were the best group I have ever seen in concert and I've been to so many concert in my life. The Stone's put on the best show ever..❤🥰

I loved the way you had to listen to the intro over again. It is iconic. I've been listening to this track since it first came out.and it still gives me chills every time.

There are sooooo many good Stones songs!!! Back in the day, an entire album was listened to front to back. The band took you on a journey via the album. I'd say listen to Sticky Fingers, Beggars Banquet, & Goats Head Soup for starters.

This one of the greatest rock bands in history, hugely influenced by what came before them, and hugely influencing what came after.

I concur about not being embarrassed. A lot of people weren't exposed to every kind of music. It's one of my favorite songs of theirs. My older sister is a HUGE Stones fan, so in turn I became one, too. People are in two camps when it comes to the greatest bands ever. You are either Beatles or Stones. I personally am a Stones fan for life.

There's a video floating around of Mary Clayton's isolated vocals. She's put her whole soul into it

Dude-you can’t be embarrassed by something you never heard or were exposed to. Your broadening your music experience. This is awesome. Thank you, sir.

This song has been my favorite Stones song for a long time. In recent years its enjoyed a resurgence in popularity.

As one of those who have been with the band since the early 60s, I gotta say this is a strange entry point. But what the hell, you're here now and that's what counts. I and my boomer peers are absolutely dying to unload so much information on you. The Stones were one of the most influential bands of the 60s. They were one of THE progenitors of modern rock & roll. You cannot know the history of rock & roll if you do not know the Stones. Now you will know. Can't wait to see more reactions. Satisfaction, Start It Up, Midnight Rambler, Paint It Black, Tumbling Dice, and more and more

An American Songwriter article stated, “We randomly phoned up this poor lady [Merry Clayton] in the middle of the night, and she arrived in her curlers and proceeded to do that in one or two takes, which is pretty amazing. She came in and knocked off this rather odd lyric." The Socio/political scene and the absolutely musical giftedness of the crew writing and recording this track is legendary. So cool that you are exploring these jams and sharing that journey with others. Enlightenment is not soley for the individual, but heightens everyone in their sphere.

I am 63 and my mother exposed me to all types of music growing up. She. Introduced me to Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, all the great blues artist, jazz and country. I still listen to everything but opera. The greatest gift you can give is to pass along the joy of music

Greatest guitars ever on this song. Love how their intensity builds after every stanza. Absolute perfection!

My favorite Stones song. I love this intro so much, such a deep sense of foreboading. Merry's incredible backing so tragic when you know she miscarried the day after this recording as a result of the strain.

We grew up during Vietnam 😱😭❤ "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" "Sister Morphine" "Monkey Man"

It's never too late to get into cool music my friend! I feel like this tune is THE quintessential 70's tune.

This was on the album Let It Bleed. In 1969 I was in the Army and this was my favorite album. The album included Honky Tonk Women and Monkey Man. Great album and the music still resonates today.

Polo - this was an amazing song that came out in the middle of the Vietnam War. All the musicians basically used their music to protest against the war effort where many young Americans died - the numbers of deaths per day was crazy. Somebody had to say something. This song is one example.

Its not just an anti-war/protest song its an anti-wrong song, rape, murder, incest, the abuse of the planet, and ourselves. Thats what this song is about. This band has a dark history, i like them.

The Rolling Stones worked so much on the beginning of their songs. So many songs had such a great intro. Count up all their songs that started with incredible beginnings.

‘Beast of Burden’ is my favorite Stones song. The guitar interplay is top notch.

Greatest rock song of all time! And now we are living it!

So happy you're discovering and finding out what real music is about ! growing up in the 70s and having this music was such a blessing ❤

The important thing is you finally found The Greatest Rock n Roll Band EVER! ❤ Thanks for sharing.

Love how you rewind to hear a part again. These are songs some of us have heard a zillion times and we love them.

I've listened to this song for years and I didn't know the words thanks for putting them up on screen

Sympathy for the Devil is more historically accurate than any text book you find today. One of the best songs written!

If it’s any consolation, think of the immense joy it brings this 60 year old Rolling Stones fan to discover it with you like it was my first time.

My absolute favorite Stones song. So powerful, there's almost an apocalyptic, end-of-days vibe to it. Truly, a song to listen while riding to the sunset in some alien landscape.

And ALL 1955ers freaking ROCK my brothers and sisters!!!

been listening to this song for 54 years and it still gets me every time i hear it.

Always MAGNIFICENT

The live version with Lisa Fischer (vocal) is something to see.

The Stones have a very unique sound. Still one of the best. I was born in 1950. Young people, including my 43 year old daughter, lament that their generations have produced nothing comparable. My generation was graced with a continual string of hits. Motown, here in Detroit, was on the top 10 charts weekly, for years. Musical gold!

I just read that Keith wrote this song about the budding relationship of his love, Anita Pallenburg, with Mick. Mick and Anita were a movie, and Keith watched their attachment grow.

Polo, I adore you. To hear the music I grew up with from my teens through my 20’s is awesome. I love that you enjoy much of it. I’m so glad I came upon your channel.🥰

When Merry Clayton goes for that voice crack, you can hear Mick Jagger and Keith Richards cheering in the background. The recording studio loved it so much that they kept it in

My favorite Stones song, I go crazy for two versions, the original one with Merry Clayton's vocal solo and the incredible ones with Mick Taylor's guitar solo in the 1972/73 live shows

I wouldn't trade the era of music I grew up in for anything!

OH MAN!!!!!! I am a fifty year old English white boy who everybody LAUGHED AT for loving this music when I was a kid. It was like 20 years old even in those days. I ADORED IT AND I STILL DO! Those Rolling Stones went out and soaked themselves in old old RnB music that no-one had heard of (I'm talking Howlin Wilf etc) then got wasted, then produced this magic. Is there really any whitey music anywhere else this good? They got rhythm from the black old-timers. Charlie Watts the drummer was a jazz drummer, but anchored a rock band! The singer was apparently heavily pregnant and got called in to the studio on a whim with no notice, and produced an utterly timeless performance with THAT voice crack to end all voice cracks. Give it to me BABY! GIMME SHELTER!! The Old Stones at their Blistering Best!!!!! Peace and love xxxxxx

My favorite Stones song! 🎶 I talked, begged, Mick Jagger to play this for an encore in Houston at the astrodome in 1981 😊🤟🏼

You shouldn't be embarrassed, you should be excited for all the stuff waiting for you to hear. Not just for the new stuff...but being able to dig back and back...there's so much you will never run out. So much to look forward to.

Beautiful and soooo talented Mary Clayton on the female vocal if i remember correctly. Story goes they her into session at night and she was quite pregnant at thr time. Can you imagine? This song changed the industry at the time of release. Everyone related to it in some fashion. Ty for reaction.

I have always loved this song! Always turn it up! Now it’s first on my play list and it’s my ring tone!

My dad loved The Stones. I was lucky enough to grow up listening to them as well as so many types of music. I saw them play live 3 times, all with my Dad. Gimmie Shelter gives me goosebumps whenever I hear it. Great choice. Check out Can you hear me knocking.

Yeah, polo.This is one of my favorite songs Take note of Mary Clayton doing backup vocals. It's just so damn amazing

Released in 1969. Such a great song. That's Merry Clayton, great gospel singer, doing female vocals.

just after Merry's voice cracks, you hear Jagger exclaim "yeah"....always loved that part

This is SO great to hear live too.

Not judging you just inconceivable to me! I’m 68 years old and been listening to them since I was 16

Ya gotta spread them wings 70s rock is phenomenal talent is..make ya speechless

This Beautiful Song came out During Vietnam War that last from 1955 to 1974. Song came out in in the late 1960's

Seen this band at least 10 times, best show!

I just listened to gimme shelter for probably the 100000000x and went straight to youtube to watch reaction videos and I'm about to go in and I can't wait for your reactions.

This tune holds just as much truth and feelings today as it did in the early 70s.

i grew up on this kind of music - it was everywhere - so much of it - it was rich... i feel like i'm in a desert now

There are dozens; like "I can get no (Satisfaction)", "Jumping Jack Flash", "Brown Sugar", "Let's spend the night together", ,“Sympathy for the Devil”, “Paint it Black”, “Wild Horses”, Honky Tonk Woman”, “Beast of Burden”, “It’s All Over Now”, “Under My Thumb”, “Ruby Tuesday”.....

Amazes me how people in awe of The Beatles and Stones pull this shit its another level

there was an incredible period of time, late 60s to early 70s when virtually every song released by the Rolling Stones was THIS good

You didn’t grow up with this…yeah, I get that. Definitely my era. Grew up with this! Love seeing you discover my favorite Stones track. Been following your channel for a while now. Used to drive my kids to school and they made me listen to rap on the way there. I then played this for them on the way home. We grew an appreciation for each others era of music. My kids now laugh when they visit as I have Tupac, Biggie, Eminem, Dre and Wutang in my collection along side the Stones, Zeppelin, Jimi & Nirvana! Funny, how the circle closed. Great reaction sir. Keep up the good work. Ray

For me the best song the Stones ever did and Merry Clayton's vocal is astonishing. Iconic.

I've listened to a lot of the Stones I would recommend these, Under my thumb, You got me rockin, Paint it black, The Last Time, Don't Stop, Miss You, Jumpin Jack Flash.

Snare Tom Tom Tom Crash. Through the whole song. Iconic.

Never feel embarassed. It's awesome you have the opportunity to find this music fresh! I wish I could. Next songs should be Paint it Black (you will be shocked the you know this song as it's been parts of many ads, videos games, and movies), and Sympathy for the Devil. Before Sympathy, read about Altamont Raceway Park first. It's a really sad story but I believe is important to the history of the song and the Stones in general. Then go down the rabbit hole. Honky Tonk Women, Satisfaction, Under my Thumb, Wild Horses, Jumpin Jack Flash, Brown Sugar and that doesn't even get you to Some Girls! :-) BTW: I was lucky enough to them live 3 times - 1978 JFK in Philly, 1981 Capitol Centre Wash DC and JFK again. They were nothing short of amazing. As big as they are, still one of the most underrated bands of the last 60 yrs.

Humanity walks a razor’s edge & civilization hangs on by a thread but love which grows up through the broken sidewalks is “just a kiss away.”

I’m not sure if he is aware just how significant Gimme Shelter is in music history. 🤘🏻RocK LiVeS!🤘🏻

Really enjoyed this. First time here. I like your quiet demeanor and thoughtful comments. I'll be 70 in a few weeks and I have to remind myself how long ago this was. Like me listening to the Glen Miller Orchestra when I was a teen. For the record, it came out in 1969. Definitely anti war and I'm sure triggered by the Vietnam War, still going strong.

Well done. "Time is on my side" is one of many, many great ones.

I love the production of this song. It is gritty.

I recommend Sounds of Silence - it was on their 1964 debut LP. Nearly 60 years later, it's message is still true.

"I'm gonna relive that whole thing again . . ." Not just listen, but RE-LIVE. I've loved this song since the day it dropped, but watching you hear it for the first time gave me chills. Thank you.

revolutionary perfect observation/comment

Polo, I love your reactions and feedback.

Man, good music, is good music. Good people are good people. To me the 60's, and 70's music has soul. That blues beat.

What a fantastic introduction to the Stones - my favorite of their entire catalog. Other top songs are Sympathy for the Devil, and Shattered (New Yorkers love the latter).

I grew up listening to these great songs in the early 70's and I used to sing along but had no idea what the songs meant at the time. I still get chills when I hear that great intro to this song.. I love The Rolling Stones and Wild Horses is another great tune!! Thanks for another great reaction!

Sooooo many absolute classic stones songs …your journey has just begun..

As a child of 70s rock radio, I haven't heard a fraction of the R&B and rap that you know about! We're all just trying to expand our musical horizons here.

I have been listening to the Stones since 63. I have all the early albums. Listen to 12x5, very early album. They cover Chuck Berry and many blues players. The Get yer Ya Yas Out album is one the great live albums ever. My 2 favorite songs on that album are Sympathy for the Devil and Love in Vain. The latter is a cover of Robert Johnson, father of the blues. Enjoy Steve

you gotta watch that one on stage live OMG !!!!

Iam so happy that you're open to different music. These gentlemen are so classy ,and we lost the great drummer.!

"Dance Little Sister Dance". Great Stones song.