The Rolling Stones: How The Legendary Band Found Their Voice | Amplified 

As a budding teenager, in December of '67 in the bath of Sgt Pepper, I was totally immersed in Magisties Request to the point where my mother and I listened to it over and over while wrapping Christmas presents 🎁 lol...making the holidays soundtrack over the house sound system.. making cookies.. pastries.. and decorating the entire house.. very interesting convergence. To this day I defend that album.. '600 Light Years From Home' still gives me chills and that song propelled my deep interest in the universe ✨️

Centuries from now, this period of music from 1955 to 1995 will no doubt be considered a very important "second renaissance". I dont believe many of my peers realize how lucky we were to be alive during this time and had the privilege to actually see some of these incredible musicians. A very unique period that contains some of the most emotionally poignant music ever created IMO.

I think one thing about The Rolling Stones that never gets talked about is Jagger's voice. Indeed he has terrific stage presence but his voice is severely underated in that no one ever mentions the depth and breadth of emotion he is able to convey in his voice.

I love Between The Buttons from '67, it's a fantastic album!

Jagger's work as a lyricist has yet to be acknowledged.

Brian was the soul of the band ...the greatest musician...loved him and will never forget him

I'm not sure who wrote and arranged Gimme Shelter, but its a masterpiece. Learning more, its a Keith song.

Lennon, Richards and Mitch Mitchell in rock and roll circus was killer, that was one hell of band

The song, promo-clip, and photo for the single of "Jumpin' Jack Flash" is probably one of the most influential thing the Stones have ever done. That the tune was an instant, enduring classic is obvious. Their new look at the time, for the video and photos for the cover of the single, this combination of glittery-gypsy-vagabond-pirates, was a precursor for the glam-rock era of the early '70s. This style and the song itself transcended all tastes.

True music fan do not feel the need to say "I'm a Stones guy" or "I'm a Beatles guy". The Beatles were the most sophisticated recording act in the history of music, and The Stones were the greatest rock n roll band in the world. Both are absolutely essential.

Congrats to the stones. They’re tour of 12 or 13 dates were the top grossing act of2021. Remarkable

I like and really love all songs by the Rolling Stones,too .The image and the performance are great as they are when it comes to the question of the ROLLING STONES on the stage.

Beginning at 36:00 the keyboard player is Nicky Hopkins who was one of the premier session musicians in England and played on a lot of the Rolling Stones albums. The Rolling Stones and a lot of other bands invited him to join them. But heath problems that eventually took in life kept him from joining and just do session work.

Majesty's is a fantastic album, all the critics can go up my.

Great doc! IMO, the Stones made their best music with Mick Taylor in the band.

2:25 , Keith was almost always Lead guitar.. not rhythm guitar .. when he played with Brian . Other than when Brian played slide , he was mostly rhythm with Keith playing the riff and leads on the song

There is still some psychedelia on Beggar's Banquet, and psychedelia is NOT just about "flower power." But this video fits the narrative of the music press.

The 3 stand out t tracks for me from this period: We Love You - the song that really turned my 15 year old ears (in the mid 80s) onto the Stones Child Of The Moon - light and trippy I Don’t Know Why - fantastic cover of Stevie Wonder and reportedly what they were working on the night Brian slipped away Am sure many would disagree with these tracks , but I’ve stuck with ‘em for years

A history of so many incredible songs, sheer genius. ❤❤❤❤

Fantastic documentary---must viewing for any Stones fan, really, really well done, kudos!

This was the best doc, I remember seeing clips of it during those heady first days of quarantine

Totally awesome 🔥 and exciting video thank you for sharing ... Happy holidays

Best band ever!

Brian Jones gave the band a great musical range; Gimme Shelter has the power of a Day in the Life - although I would not like to compare those songs [Both great].

What an amazing channel!

W/O a doubt, the best Stones docu I have ever watched... and there have been many.

Satanic Majesties is one of my favorite stones albums. Always loved it. Citadel is a proto jumping jack flash. The dark side of sgt. pepper

the Stones with Mick taylor weere one of the best live bands

I saw them in Phoenix. AZ. in about 1997 at ASU Stadium. The Pyrotechnics caught the wooden bleachers behind the Stones on fire. It happened behind a tent like structure on stage while they were playing and I don't think the Stones ever knew about the fire going on behind them while they played with the fire fighters putting out the fire. It was an amazing night. I've always been a stones fan and I've been a drummer since 1964. This documentary is great. Thank You So Much.

The Stones became an important band with the release of Beggars Banquet in 1968 and the song Sympathy For The Devil.. Follow that with Let It Bleed in 1969 and you had a one two punch that lifted the band above others and solidified their place in musical history.

Just found this channel...I’m a fan❤

I would love to meet them at least once. They're so pioneering. I could write about them while absorbing their essence physically and spiritually.

Greatest band all over the world lady.s and gentleman..the Rolling stones

This band works. It"s the A to Z of it. The Knowledge. Just endless and continuous Work . And I can't be thankfull enough for all the joy and comfort that music brought me, and will continue to bring It transcends the members of the band: The Rolling Stones are eternal.

I luv the Rolling Stones but I've always questioned Bryan Jones' death and how it changed the power dynamics of band.

I remember back in 1967 that album to me is open up my eyes to the world of music in the way that I could be eclectic, listening to different soundS

Just as this is a retrospective to a certain era,if you grew up with the band you look at your own life in chapters just as u must look at them.It’s easy to remember buying England’s Newest Hitmakers at the record shop.Some of my favorites like The R.S. Now and Out of Our Heads are a must possession.Far too many to name “Bleed” “Banquet “ “Sticky Fingers”up to recently. ARE YOU KIDDIN? Peace, Rocky

I have to Share this video with the music Professor and conductor!!!

Great music,and great performance.

Such sophistry employed to discuss the Stones.

I Love stones and Jagger so much ♥️♥️♥️👑💋🎸

The shame about Brian Jones becoming estranged from His band and subsequent death is that the Stones lost their "artistic" dimension. While they went on to be the greatest rock'n roll band of all, their influence on rock music and culture was greatly diminished and couldn't reasonably compete with The Beatles and the other of that ilk.

For me, Stones have been the best since I heard I'm a King Bee. Only Mick could sing that.

The 1960’s were a great time to grow up in. The music was fantastic! Gimme Shelter was the masterpiece that probably best describes what was happening at the time. Including Mary’s thoughts and feelings was absolute genius. It’s a brilliant part of the song that gives it an important layer. Looking at the world nowadays, things haven’t really changed all that much. Street fighting has evolved into a whole new level. It’s become such that just one man can shoot a whole lot of people at once. Our own citizens are attacking our own Capitol. We could use some shelter from lies, corrupt politicians, and a Supreme Court that is attacking human rights.

Ruby Tuesday is way better than Yesterday, and Lady Jane is fricking unbelievable. I credit Brian Jones immensely for his unique but successful mix of old English stylings with modern music. We Love You and Dandelion are both great songs. Satanic Majesty's has songs that do things the Beatles never touched, like 2000 Light Years from Home and She's A Rainbow and Citadel. You can't beat A Day in The Life, but I like Satanic better in many ways. The rhythm section on JJ Flash can not be underestimated. It makes all the difference.

When Bill left the Stoners yonks ago he said it was because of stagnation 💀😂 . Yeah we all know that source of the stagnant ! Credit to Bill a man of wealth and musical taste !

There is this song with Taylor, never made it in its day, but was released in the end, called Jiving Sister Fanny. 1969? Epitomises the whole post Brian era.

"I am waiting" was the wake up call to his ability to conjure up that bark at will

I was an early Stone maniac. From the first album to December Children I was solid. But after that they lost me for awhile. I went with the Dead, CSN, Springfield etc. When Let it Bleed came out, I was back in their corner. WHat an album. I am still a fan, but the video is right. They arent The Knks, or the Beatles. I missed Brian when he passed away. A great talent.The whole India thing left me cold. They were obviously playing catchup wth the Beatles.

I'm always amazed that critics such as these never mention the great, imo, Aftermath album.

Good thing the Beatles gave them a throw-away song, which turned out to be their first hit.

I looked at Satanic majesty as a necessary experiment that had to be done at the time. The world had gone very trippy and to experience this album back then while looking at the multi coloured brochure which came with it. It was a Trip and I accepted it as such. ❤❤❤

Mother's Little Helper (1966) is brilliant. One of their best songs. Also My Obsession and Please Go Home from Between the Buttons.

Hell the band wouldn't have started if it weren't for Brian. Give me a break.

"Sreet Fighting Man" is as vital today as in '68, as well as "Gimme Shelter" in '69, if not more.

I'm 81 years young, and thinking of forming a new band called THE STROLLING BONES. 😎🎶🎶🎵🦘hi from Australia.ps happy birthday Keef you made it to 150 years old.

Mary Clayton, incredible singer!

The first time I heard "2000 Light Years From Home", I was tripping. WwHhOoAa... It phucked me up! 😵‍💫... 🤯

The bloviating reviewer who claims the Stones could not write something of the quality of A Day in the Life apparently never heard Sympathy for the Devil or Gimme Shelter.

A lot of these "experts" are extremely biased not only against Mick and Keith, but against the band itself in some weird way. The media and their narratives, I guess. But it really does feel at times that this was produced by hardcore Brian Jones and Beatles fans.

Just like the way they did Bill Wyman on Jumpin' Jack Flash.

Brian needed help badly, and instead his bandmates and friends seemed almost glad and releaved when he passed? Sad sad story.

Brian Jones was abused for having not been given credit or partial credit for Ruby Tuesday among others.

The Stones had to be completely depressed during that psyadelic Era. "She's a Rainbow" was their savior, if you ask me. They had to do "Majesty's" to stay relevant and find themselves as the music changed. With the Stones staying with their R&B (going with Keith's and Mick's love of the Blues), I totally believe they were definitely no longer followers. They began to be leaders in the music world from 1970 on.

I think going back to the early sixties the Beatles were the band to be or try be like,then the stones came along and were the total opposite in all aspects but just as captivating,I know this is a very obvious and broad comparison to make because from their it goes from level to level.

Gimme shelter was the end of the 60s IMO. Mick’s harp and Bill’s bass are worth the price of admission

I have a Mint Original UK pressing of Satanic Majesty's Request, with the shimmering window. Now worth a alot on Discogs. For an album that was panned by people on this video. Not a bad earner. Not that I would sell it. Beggars Banquet was another classic. Later stuff I really like Bridges to Babylon

Brian Jones will always be remembered as the original Rolling Stoner

My favorite Stones albums are Let it Bleed and Sticky Fingers.

ruby tuesday not brian composition, he added flute very well.

TRES Cool\Heavy! Brian Jones was the Heart and Soul of Les Rollin, Stones! He should have gotten proper Due Merit on the Credits!! Jagger\Richards\Jones IE Nanker/Phelge

-1:16:52 specifically today from the 2010's as well and on the 2020's rn, desperately..

That guy is bang on. Buttons always "suffered" from a sound quality that wasn't as "HD" as Aftermath. I forgave the sound quality. A good song stands out, regardless of sound quality. Rat Scabies of The Damned said that, he was right. But a lot of folk praise the lp anyway. There's some standout songs on it.

They were the first of their kind

Jagger is a crowd mover onstage and he's had a long time to perfect his craft.

Good stones songwriter Doc 💚 great songs great bands ps kinks were brill 2

Mr rubber lips isn't the one from the s[ones with the talent it's the guitar and drums that give them there sound. That's a mark above other groups of that era.

'There were bad things going on.' Robert Christgau.

54:00 perhaps the first "Light Saber" ever caught on film. I'm sure a USC film student like George Lucas would have seen this back in '68....

Jethro Tull was in the Circus too. Why don't these guys get more respect?

Heres the real deal!! With Brain Jones the band got popular and famous. It probably wouldnt had the same dynamics with out him!! So since their famous now, Jaggars and Richard's did what they want.

The best critics most of the time are the people who actually buy the records for their worth...the music of the time. The average person who buys those singles or albums are not trying to pseudointellectually analyze it down to the last piece of dust in the groove of the disc, they are buying it because they liked the sound of it. Let the bands grow with their music. Who cares if they come out with a dud occasionally. People who bought those duds are probably today sitting on a gold mine if they have the insulting urge to put it to auction.

Does anyone remember that Grand Funk Railroad recorded this in 1971 and did a great job on it?

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Brian Jones, the Golden Stone. The most talented and we Jones fans will never forget him. After he was gone, the band was boring.

In my opinion "Ruby Tuesday/Let's Spend The Night Together" double A side isn't like The Rolling Stones "Yesterday" by The Beatles, it's more comparable to The Beatles double A side "Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane" coincidentally both The Rolling Stones & The Beatles were recording these double A sides at the same time Nov-Dec 1966, however The Rolling Stones pipped The Beatles by releasing their double A side in Jan 67 one month earlier than The Beatles Feb 67 release..

What is the intro song meant to be?

I look into my Crystal Ball and predict that 50 years from now you will be flying around, still covering the songs you're writing now, like a wedding band, having to decide what to do when bandmembers die, not from a drug overdose but from old age...

So he mentions that Meradith was African American but not that he was shooting at the stage. The Angel saved lives. He was there in seconds.

Love the mick J

This one guy says Stones cannot write ballads....What ?? He is nuts ?? RUBY TUESDAY; AS TEARS GO BY; LADY JANE; TELL ME; HEART OF STONE; ANGIE, WILD HORSES... and more...The Beatles were awesome....but the STONES ARE DIETIES...If I had to stay locked into a room and listening to both...I get tired very quick of she loves she loves hold my hand hold my hand, etc... Those early Beatles songs lyrics were all repeats... Stones wrote excellent non repeat lyrics...And just how many songs the Stones have vs the Beatles...Again I very much like the Beatles....but the Stones are at top of pyramid... Finally that guy apparently has not listened to all Stones songs...and one last thing Satantics majesty has unbelievable songs...better than sgt peppers in my opinion...Thanks for the one guy...hitting almost every time..he is correct...The other guy is just biased on beatles...

Looking back I hope the music critics regret writing off the Rolling Stones and maybe will revisit their psychedelic. A bit more favorable given the amount of creative output they were able to do in such a limited time and with all those personal and legal distractions

His performances, emotion's out of the world! Makes his music outstanding. The Rolling Stones is Mick Jagger (to me)

Sympathy for the Devil is not about Satan worship it's a song about human nature.

Phase 2 is best phase.

At 11:00. I disagree. I think Between The Buttons and their psychedelic songs and albums were epics. Their song writing blew the Beatles and the kinks away, in that era. A day in the life sucks. Hear it once and you never want to listen to it again. Whereas the stones music in that era was so infectious, that we want to listen them so much that they become part of our lifestyle and we still listen to them over and over today. Most of the Beatles songs don't make sense, they are bubble gum comedy, just to get songs out there, and even though they are technically musical master pieces, they eventually become stupid and we become bored with them. Not so with the Stones, even the stones most psychedelic songs make so much sense we live in them and they become part of us, and when we can't listen to them over and over we find ourselves singing them in the shower and where ever we go.Thats the sign of good music. The stones were singing about the times and the way people were changing with, and as a result of, the times. I know because I was born February 8,1957, and consciously lived through the entire 1960's era, in southern California from '58 to '68, the times of some of the most radical changes in humanity, in the quickest amount of time in the history of the earth. Major turning points where humanity would never be the same again. Other similar bands of that time period of the mid to late sixties we're, Jefferson Airplane, Eric Burden and the animals, Cream, Donovan, the surf guitar bands, kinks, and thousands of garage punk surf rock bands across America, Europe, and especially throughout England.

Big fan of Mongoloid. Some great covers of it out there. Check out Rumnelsnuff

"Ruby Tuesday" wasn't a Brian Jones composition. The lyrics are all Keith, while the music was mostly Keith with Brian helping him some.

Song at 15:50?

The Stones embraced the darkness in 1968 and Jagger literally portrayed the Devil in Sympathy. Then they showed their darker side with songs like Midnight Rambler and Gimme Shelter. Where Jagger sings about rape and murder and being a rapist in Midnight Rambler. 1968 and 69 were very violent times and the Stones reflected this in the music and it all came crashing down at Altamont when a fan got murdered in the audience by a bunch of Hells Angels while the Stones were playing Sympathy. They barely got out of there alive. They had to run and fly away because of the bad vibes and bad drugs at what turned out to be a nightmare gig. They survived but they say Altamonte ended the Hippie’s dream of Peace and love at outdoor concerts and fortold the insane violence of the Manson clan just around the corner. It was a brutal awakening and Jagger even carried a piece with him onstage for fear of being shot on stage. A bad time!