THIS IS THE ONE!! First Time Reaction To The Rolling Stones - 'Sympathy For The Devil' 

The work of lyrical genius’s, what a way to deliver!

Nothing like getting a free history lesson while you jam out!

Your interpretation is a 100% correct. The line at the end in the screams seals it: "You're to blame". It's not the devil, it's us.

You give me hope for the future. I'm blown away by how many young people are loving this music. The raw, authentic, talented musicians I had growing up truly shaped me. May their music shape you too. Keep on rockin. Thank you for having an open mind and heart.

Your analysis is spot on! People blaming the devil, 'the devil made me do it' etc, making everything about religion, is absolutely shifting their responsibility for bad behavior individually & as a community on any level.

"Tell ya one time - You're to blame!" This line is the key to understanding his game. He's not directly doing anything - It's all on us. He's saying it straight up - We're the problem!

BABY, YOU NAILED THE MEANING AGAIN! I'm very impressed at your depth of perception.... you have understood the deep meaning of the song way more than people who have listened to it for years.

Great lyrics. And one of the only songs that has the Devil's perception on humanity. Very cool song. Glad you enjoyed. I enjoyed it 50 years ago. I want you to react to, "Wild Horses. "

The song's lyrics are fairly straight forward with the "devil" singing about his past deeds but also alludes to who the so called devil (or evil) really is "when after all, it was you and me".

You pretty much got it spot on. The line that ties it all together is at the end when he says “I tell you one time, you’re to blame”. We tend to blame a made up devil for the evil things we do so we never have to take responsibility for our actions.

I hope you know history, that's when the song really bites.

Another classic Stones song: "She's a rainbow". You will not regret it.

The core members from the early 1960s to the mid 1990s were: Keith Richards guitars Mick Jagger lead vocals Charlie Watts drums Bill Wyman bass They also usually (but not always) had a fifth member, depending on the time, this was 1962-1969 Brian Jones (multiinstrumentalist) 1969-1974 Mick Taylor (guitar) 1976-present Ron Wood (guitar) They also frequently worked with a number of guest musicians, like piano player Nicky Hopkins or sax player Bobby Keys.

I’m sixty three years old. Born and raised to the music of the sixties, 70s, 80s, and early 90s. It’s a pleasure to see analytical mind’s in our youth today.The baby boomers lived in a difficult but wonderful time. There are so many bands from the 60s and 70s and 80s and into the early 90s that really were profound. Since I’m older sometimes it’s harder to get into listening to the newer music. I like the production and recording methods of the older music, it’s more raw and real, at least to me. There are so many bands and many albums that you can just listen to songs that you’ve never heard before so it actually makes the song seem like it’s a new song because it’s the first time I’ve heard it. So I go back and go through my vinyl and put on albums and listen to the tracks that weren’t played as much and that really is a great way to experience something that keeps my mind young. Ask people born in the sixties about the struggles we went through and how it seemed to change for the better until now. It’s is like everything we tried to change for the better has been thrown out. We’re going backwards in a bad way. When you get older and have experienced life sometimes you can explain what’s going on and what’s really important. So the next time you have a opportunity to talk to someone older, see what’s their opinion, they have no reason to sugarcoat when mortality is so close at hand we will tell you the truth and try to help you get through what’s troubling you because it’s troubling our generation to. I subscribed. You are a breath of fresh air and you give me hope for our future.

The Stones are simultaneously sophisticated and elemental...they can expand, combine, & layer so many elements and have it result in a tractor-beam for the duration of the composition. They only wandered a little too far once since the 60's and quickly self-corrected. Haven't we all? I'm not fond of every decade but I would never abandon them. They've earned my loyalty and the test of time has validated their place in the history of rock n' roll. They are eternal. Keith formed an occasional band, The Expensive Winos, with Daddy Watchel (The premier guitar free lancer-Nicks, Carly Simon, Ronstadt, etc)) & Steve Jordan- legend on drums..."Take it So Hard" !Iive video (Hollywood Bowl) is a perfect example of why Keith will always be the most beloved...loose, emo, in love with the music, the OG of ALL rock guitarists. The Riff Master.

" The devil made me do it!! " The ultimate cop out when we do something sleazy - you got it right, Dreezy...stop blaming Lucifer and everyone else, we have to own it.

The thing to know about British music from this era, and especially the Rolling Stones, is that they were hugely influenced by black US Blues artists or musicians like Chuck Berry. I think if i remember right, this song was based on a Russian novel, the Master and the margarita.

“Can’t You hear me Knocking” great track as expected. Enjoy..

Conga drums in this. This song is on "Beggars Banquet" and Gimme Shelter is on "Let it Bleed"; both outstanding albums. The Stones' original drummer, Charlie Watts, passed in August of 2021. He is greatly missed. The band actually formed in 1962, 62 years ago! Original member Brian Jones died (in a drowning accident) in 1969. Guitarist Mick Taylor replaced him. Ron Wood joined the band in 1976. Original bassist Bill Wyman quit in 1993.

I recommend watching the live version, Mick Jagger is an iconic frontman

One of the greatest rock songs ever composed or performed. The music, the vocals, the lyrics are all the very best. From my favorite Stones' album, Beggar's Banquet. Check out the rest. The lyrics are a history lesson and a morality lesson. Been enjoying this song since it was released in 1969.

One of the BADDEST BASS tracks EVER! They set the mark with this one. Used in movies and TV for five decades!😂❤❤❤

Keith Richards played bass on this song and the lead guitar was Mick Taylor. With Taylor and Richards together, the Stones made some of their best albums

It's the dissonance of grooving so hard while this message is being delivered-- that's the nature of his game! Woo Woo!

Gotta do “ Can’t You Hear Me Knockin” off Sticky Fingers Mick Taylor on guitar !

The Bass line is everything!!

We all have evil inside us and it's up to us as an individual to choose good over evil but we alone have that choice. Great song and reaction 👍🇬🇧

I've been super fortunate to have seen the Stones in concert a few times!! I tell you, listening to an entire stadium of fans singing Hoo Hoo all together, while the band is rocking this song, is more than amazing!!! It's one moment in my life I found extremely awesome!!! Absolutely unforgettable!!! Great reaction to a fabulous song!!

You are a wise young man.

Congas are the type of percussion instruments that you hear prominently on Sympathy For The Devil. Rocky Dijon plays them.

One of the best songs ever!! The instrumental is wicked! The baseline!!!! The guitar solo, and the all the rest!!! And we didn't even mention the lyrics!! 😎😎😎 Keep up your good reactions, I enjoye watching a lot. Cheers from Berlin 👍🍀😎

I love when the lyrics of a song are really deep and or depressing but the beat is so happy and upbeat.

Nothing like this song. The message is clear. It is my favorite Stones song. Thanks for reviewing it.

Smart reaction. This song settles into your brain and grows hooks. It is going to live rent free in your mind for decades. Love it.

that was release 55 f'in years ago!!!! BTW that video was just done to accompany it a few years ago.

I'll always remember hearing this for the first time, as a 13-year-old kid listening to the Memorial Day weekend all-time Top 500 countdown on the radio Drummer Charlie Watts passed away two and a half years ago, and the outpouring of love for the guy kinda surprised me but was 100 percent deserved He never mauled the kit like a Keith Moon or that Led Zep guy, but his style was as distinctive as a rock drummer's can be, and he created so many indelible moments that the tally is rather staggering when you tick 'em off: transitioning the choruses back into the verses in ""(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"; lifting "Paint It, Black" off the launch pad; kicking off ""Under My Thumb"; absolutely owning the beginning of "Get Off of My Cloud"; those two hits at the end of the intro to "Gimme Shelter"; making the groove of "Street Fighting Man" pop ----the list goes on and on, and all of those options are from the '60s lol

The song is a perfect (genius) mix of contradictions on several levels: Happy beat/dark lyrics; a cry for sympathy immediately followed with a threatening ultimatum; a foreboding first-hand interaction in an innocent game of "Guess Who?". Even the guitar solo screams torment and pain against a happy dancing upbeat of hell in Heaven - PERFECT! This composition is theatrically and technically a masterpiece, and has become one of my favorites.

They're a great band. Some called them the World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band.

I agree that you don’t pause nearly as much as many other reactors! People should understand that it’s a reaction channel so you’re providing your feedback. It also has to be occasionally paused so the videos don’t get blocked.

Very thoughful reaction, well done!

One of the first song, I made my uncle teach me on guitar. So happy you get to hear it, and share it. Thanks for sharing. 😀

This was the last album the great Brian Jones fully participated on. RIP

Wonderful that you picked up on the critique of human nature.. mature beyond your years! ❤

Yesss Sirrrrrr, when older people say our music had more soul and life this is the music we compere moden music toooooo🤘

Keith Richards plays the lead guitar and bass guitar in this tune. Keith played the bass in this song because he could not get Bill Wyman to play it the way he wanted it so he did it himself.

Jagger wrote this song when he was 19 years old. Genius at work

So many timeless classic songs from this band - this must be the most portentous song from the Stones ..... others would say Gimme Shelter.

History lesson. "Monkey Man", " Can't you hear me Knocking ", " She's so Cold ".....never ends.

Great reaction The perfect accompaniment of this is *All Along the Watchtower* by Jimi Hendrix

Next: Can't You Hear Me Knocking from the album Sticky Fingers. You will be amazed at the extended jam that was impromptu, but was so good it was released with the song.

My kids have sworn to me they'll play this at my funeral. If they don't I'll haunt them.

You got the lyrics, spot on!! Let's make a better world by acting better! It's up to us!!👍🙂

Next stones you should do is "Can you hear me knocking" It's a banger!

This is one of the 4 or 5 songs I will call my all time favorites. The lyric are great and the guitar solo - JUST PERFECT!! The best. (Typed before watching)....(typed after watching) love the guitar solo reaction and YOU NAILED THE MEANING. love that from a young guy

Great reaction, my man. We don't make the world go round it does that all by itself we are just along for the ride and we can't get off.... so I'm doing my best to enjoy it. Keep up the good work 🫶

My favourite version is the Hyde Park concert when Mick Taylor makes his debut on stage with the stones. And how they started with that samba.

the stones have been together with the same four members for 57 years now.... Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts. sadly Charlie passed away about a year and a half ago. 💔

Getting ur world history on whilst experiencing auditory splendor is everything. Jmo. 😉🤘

Good to see you kids finally catchin on to all the great music youve missed.

as others have suggested - Can't You Hear Me Knockin would be a wonderful next listen .

Believe it or not but Mick is fairly well educated. These lyrics are sophisticated especially for R&R. I bought this album when it first came out so I'll never hear it for the first time again but it does my heart good to see a younger generation appreciate it. You might like Let It Bleed but honestly, there aren't any bad songs from the Stones.

Back in the day, I used to call this the "Woo Woo" song.

You are one intelligent guy ! Love your videos

The live version from the album Get Your Ya Ya’s Out is so good. A must listen.

This is another Stones masterpiece. Suggest you give You Can’t Always get What You want… also a masterpiece in a completely different way. Just make sure you listen to the studio version , live versions are good but can’t replicate the recording… I’ll leave it at that , you will get what I mean when you listen to it.

We have free will. We have a brain with the gift of independent thought. Societal ills are created by society. Noone else to blame but all of us as a society. Great reaction❤

You are such an insightful young person. Way to really dig deep and see what the songs mean. You represent your generation very well. Kudos!

One of the best rock songs ever

The stones are the best at subtle progression. By the end you’re wondering how the hell horns, maracas, piano, steel guitar, & harmonica entered the mix.

The inspiration behind the song is the "Master and Margarita"...a soviet era novel

Smile.on your face listening says it all

Music and culture will bring all the peoples of the world together if we can last long enough. Another Stones classic is Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker) as well as my favorite Stones tune, "Hand of Fate." There is so much great music from the '60s and '70s for you to discover. Cheers!

So clever how the good and evil are reversed, this is poetry , history lesson and a brilliant song.👍

One of my favorites thank you ❤❤❤

'You Can't Always Get What You Want' will knock your socks off, as we actually said in the 70s. :) I have subscribed, love your take. And don't worry about the pause, you are correct, you pause very little but sometimes you have to catch that feeling. Mick and Keith were schoolmates. Keith Richards' autobiography is a good read. He was in love with Ronnie Spector, whose music you may also like. Girl band. Song for reference 'Be My Baby'.

At the beginning of the music video, there's a heart with " Thanks, Nicky" inscribed in it. This refers to Nicky Hopkins, a well known studio session keyboard player. he plays the keyboards on this track. He had some medical issues [ and not the usual drug induced ones ], which made it very difficult for him to tour, or he could have been considerably more famous. He ultimately died tragically young from his issues.

Devil: the final scapegoat for the Humans to blame.

Great song. There are so many great Rolling Stones songs, this will be a very long journey so many albums so many songs.

You nailed it! One of my favorite books is "Good Omens". In it, the demon, Crowley who tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden and has been on earth since then, says to his friend Azirphale (the angel at the gate of the Garden of Eden who, likewise, has been on earth ever since), "It's all just paperwork. Nothing I can think of is as bad as what they do to themselves" speaking of humans.

Pretty simple, you nailed it.

Jagger wrote these lyrics because, the older generation at the time (it's kind of funny for me to say that, because I am now 71 years old, but I was young when this song came out), said that Mick Jagger was the devil for influencing the kids! He just said to himself, if they think I'm the devil, then I'll write some lyrics to really mess with their heads. So he did, and this song was the result. I know it really pissed off my parents off, but I loved it and so did all my hippy friends! Ha! Great song for sure!

What a frickn' album. What most dont' know is the influence the John and Paul from the Beatles had on their friends in the Stones had on this album.

This song is devilishly clever and you get a history lesson too! 😎

Not a huge stones fan this is one of my favourite tunes , the " drove a tank ,held a generals rank,when the blitzkrieg raged ,and the bodies stank " is possibly my favourite ever lyric , stupendous

My personal favorite Rolling Stones song is Midnight Rambler. I recommend the live version from the album Get Yer Ya Yas Out.

Giants walked the earth in those days.

Consider the shock value to a nation that still had millions of WW2 veterans and they are singing lines like "I road a tank, held a general's rank, as the blitzkrieg rages and the bodies stank." It would be like a rapper today singing about 9/11 from the perspective of the hijackers about to crash their plane into the World Trade Center.

Great lyrical deduction, you got it right man. I think I mentioned this with Gimme Shelter, The Stones were always the most funky of the classic rock bands. They have a huge catalog but definitely hit Let It Bleed, Tumbling Dice, Monkey Man, Moonlight Mile, Can't You Hear Me Knocking, Street Fighting Man, Salt of the Earth, Jigsaw Puzzle, Rocks Off (yes, that's what it means!), Lovin Cup, Soul Survivor... That can get you started, there's so many more quality Stones songs!

There's a movie by Jean-Luc Goddard which features many segments filmed in the studio while they were recording this. It shows how the track slowly developed in tempo, and how more & more layers were added in. The original demo was nothing at all like the finished article.

I also love Stray Cat Blues and Dear Doctor on this album.

You would love the live version from the Circus performance.

do yer thing man...don't worry about the haters... keep posted...keep reacting...keep rockin!!

The instrument that you were trying to come up with is the castanets.

The Stones are another rabbit hole of great songs.... try "Ruby Tuesday" next

The bad things man does but then blames it on the Devil. Rather than admit to what evil they done all on their own.

Check out Can't You Hear Me Knocking and B**tch. They are a must for the Stones.

You should listen to the Rolling Stones song “Can’t you hear me knocking” The founder of the group was Brian Jones who died in 1969.

"Street Fightin' Man" has gotta be your next Stones reaction. Another protest song done only as the Stones can do. One thing I'll say for the Rolling Stones is that unlike Bowie, Elton etc., they weren't afraid of delving into politics and the darker sides of society.

You got it in one man

Very wise reaction.