That's a clip from "The Rolling Stones Rock n' Roll Circus" from 1968. For years it was considered the quintessential 'lost' rock film until a print was discovered in a warehouse some time in the '80's. As well as the Stones and John and Yoko, it featured The Who, Jethro Tull, Marianne Faithfull, Taj Mahal, and Eric Clapton. A must-see for any fan of Rock n' Roll.
Hes saying have sympathy for the devil because hes always getting blamed for all the shit humanity has done. Its us we have to blame. Thats what the song is about. 😊🎉
I used to sing along with this when it came out (1968) without understanding it, just enjoying the energy, It was quite a while later I understood what it was about. The bad side of humanity showed raw.
This was freakin awesome, but "Gimme shelter" absolutely kicks a**. Just make sure to do the studio/audio version with that one. It's gonna make you a Rolling Stones fan 🤘
@StillColour oh, cool! I think you will be happy you did it. The topic is a bit heavy, but the message is super real. And instrumentals and vocals on that one... bro... let me tell you... 😁
That was John Lennon. And at this same show, he would join Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, and Mitch Mitchel, calling themselves “The Dirty Mac” performing the song “Yer Blues”… you should consider reacting to that…. OR… The Who (who also preformed on this exact same show) doing “A Quick One While He’s Away” which absolutely stole the show. So, yeah… this performance, and those other two mentioned from the same show are all worthy of reaction. So much talent that night.
The song was partly inspired by The Master and Margarita a novel by Mikhail Bulgakov that describes the devil and his posse knocking about Moscow during the Stalin years. The books was written between 1928 and 1940. The complete English translation became generally available in 1967. This is considered one of the great works of literature.
@@StillColour Brezhnev, actually - it was finally published as a complete book in 1967 but sections existed as samizdat before then. I believe it was written under Stalin.
The problem is that people accuse the devil of things THEY do. "You shouted out who killed the Kennedys / When after all it was YOU and me." Not just the devil but US. WE humans. Satan didn't pull the trigger, a man did. Satan didn't kill Jesus, Roman soldiers did. Satan didn't kill the Tsar and his family, Soviet soldiers did. And so on. So what is his game then? Puzzling, isn't it?
Yeah, this was John Lennon! Band at the same eve was "The Dirty Mac" and played "Yer Blues" < cast: John Lennon (Beatles), Eric Clapton (Cream), Keith Richards (Rolling Stones), Micht Mitchell (Hendrix Experience). You really should check out "Yer Blues" < maybe best performance of that eve! ♥
The premise of the song is that Satan has always been there (much like God) and has been blamed for the worst of humanity, but these events were actually carried out by humans. In the studio version of this song he says it plainly "I'll tell you one time, you're to blame".
You MUST listen to the studio version. This is good, but it's far better. One of the greatest songs, musically and lyrically, ever written and performed.
It was an unreleased movie the Stones made. They did not like the end product and released the song later. The Who AND Beatles played and partied all night shooting that.
The devil is basically saying of all the sins he has done, man is not that innocent either, man has conspired with me, and has done far worse things, so please have some sympathy on me...
Don’t listen to “Brown Sugar”. They no longer perform it. I listened to it for decades and it took a while for the lyrics to sink in. Yikes! Great tune all the same. If you have a thick skin, go ahead and listen. Don’t take it at face value. It was meant to shock if you caught the lyrics. And it rocks. It is an uncomfortable truth. The British don’t feel responsible for America’s history. A bit in denial, for their part in it.
That's a clip from "The Rolling Stones Rock n' Roll Circus" from 1968. For years it was considered the quintessential 'lost' rock film until a print was discovered in a warehouse some time in the '80's. As well as the Stones and John and Yoko, it featured The Who, Jethro Tull, Marianne Faithfull, Taj Mahal, and Eric Clapton. A must-see for any fan of Rock n' Roll.
I saw Pete Townshend of The Who in the audience as well!
The best version imho is the live performance from Get Yer Ya Yas Out
Hes saying have sympathy for the devil because hes always getting blamed for all the shit humanity has done. Its us we have to blame. Thats what the song is about. 😊🎉
I used to sing along with this when it came out (1968) without understanding it, just enjoying the energy, It was quite a while later I understood what it was about. The bad side of humanity showed raw.
It's definitely has the vibe of a replayable radio hit sonically that you don't realise has super deep meaning to it, i'm a fan!
Love how Mick dances to his own beat!
This was freakin awesome, but "Gimme shelter" absolutely kicks a**. Just make sure to do the studio/audio version with that one. It's gonna make you a Rolling Stones fan 🤘
I'm adding to the list as we speak!! Thanks for the recommendation
@StillColour oh, cool! I think you will be happy you did it. The topic is a bit heavy, but the message is super real. And instrumentals and vocals on that one... bro... let me tell you... 😁
This is the music I listened to in kindergarten. 🤣Hippy kindergarten was the best.
Hahah you was ahead of your time!
That was John Lennon. And at this same show, he would join Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, and Mitch Mitchel, calling themselves “The Dirty Mac” performing the song “Yer Blues”… you should consider reacting to that…. OR… The Who (who also preformed on this exact same show) doing “A Quick One While He’s Away” which absolutely stole the show. So, yeah… this performance, and those other two mentioned from the same show are all worthy of reaction. So much talent that night.
The song was partly inspired by The Master and Margarita a novel by Mikhail Bulgakov that describes the devil and his posse knocking about Moscow during the Stalin years. The books was written between 1928 and 1940. The complete English translation became generally available in 1967. This is considered one of the great works of literature.
Fabulous book. Well worth reading. I recommend the Pevear and Volokonsky translation.
This sounds very interesting, I am going to look into buying this. I'm guessing it was made available during the Khrushchev years?
@@StillColouri think Khrushchev’s premiership ended in 1964…but the translation effort may have started in earnest during his time. Close enough.
@@StillColour Brezhnev, actually - it was finally published as a complete book in 1967 but sections existed as samizdat before then. I believe it was written under Stalin.
The problem is that people accuse the devil of things THEY do. "You shouted out who killed the Kennedys / When after all it was YOU and me." Not just the devil but US. WE humans. Satan didn't pull the trigger, a man did. Satan didn't kill Jesus, Roman soldiers did. Satan didn't kill the Tsar and his family, Soviet soldiers did. And so on. So what is his game then? Puzzling, isn't it?
Yeah, this was John Lennon! Band at the same eve was "The Dirty Mac" and played "Yer Blues" < cast: John Lennon (Beatles), Eric Clapton (Cream), Keith Richards (Rolling Stones), Micht Mitchell (Hendrix Experience). You really should check out "Yer Blues" < maybe best performance of that eve! ♥
I'm adding that to the list!!1 thanks for the recommendation and thanks for watching John
🌸 this is the first video I watched on your channel.. and I really like your style and your perspective and your insight!
Thank you so much :) and thank you for watching, hope to see you on a few more videos :)
You about to be knocked out. Hang on. It's gonna be a bumpy ride. 😎
Oh i had no idea what i was in for 😂 I enjoyed it though!
The premise of the song is that Satan has always been there (much like God) and has been blamed for the worst of humanity, but these events were actually carried out by humans. In the studio version of this song he says it plainly "I'll tell you one time, you're to blame".
What a juxtaposition but also what a truth!! Thanks for the knowledge
🌸 so towards the end of the video you're going to see John and Yoko both ...who were in the audience.
I thought I was tripping out or something when i saw then haha
You MUST listen to the studio version. This is good, but it's far better. One of the greatest songs, musically and lyrically, ever written and performed.
Yeap, Billy Preston on the bongos I believe.
It was an unreleased movie the Stones made. They did not like the end product and released the song later. The Who AND Beatles played and partied all night shooting that.
So the movie has never seen the light of day 👀?
Dude, their were a bunch of famous people.
Indeed, that was John fckn Lennon
There he is!
The devil is basically saying of all the sins he has done, man is not that innocent either, man has conspired with me, and has done far worse things, so please have some sympathy on me...
Satan is humankind’s scapegoat.
I think that having sympathy for the devil is actually the devil threatening you: have some sympathy or I’ll lay your soul to waste…
interesting perspective. What makes you say that?
@ it’s basically what the lyrics are saying. Lucifer is the narrator in the song.
NO YOU'RE ARE NOT, you're are listening to a NEW band you're listening to a very old band from the 1960's.
He was catching a spirit but it wasn’t holy at all
haha I like that analogy!
Don’t listen to “Brown Sugar”. They no longer perform it. I listened to it for decades and it took a while for the lyrics to sink in. Yikes! Great tune all the same. If you have a thick skin, go ahead and listen. Don’t take it at face value. It was meant to shock if you caught the lyrics. And it rocks. It is an uncomfortable truth. The British don’t feel responsible for America’s history. A bit in denial, for their part in it.
Yes, read your Bible.
That´s what we love about the Christian folks. They always know, what we´re supposed to do.
@elwray3506 touchy
@@custardflan Works both ways. ;)
@@elwray3506reading the Bible is a good thing. No offense meant.