NEW 📀 Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones "Merry Clayton Vocal" -4K- {Stereo} 1969
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1969-70......from the LP "Let It Bleed."
Original video edited and AI remastered with HQ stereo sound. Full version with Merry Clayton solo vocal.
"Gimme Shelter" is a song by English rock band the Rolling Stones. It is the opening track on their 1969 album Let It Bleed. The song covers the brutal realities of war, including murder, rape and fear. It features prominent guest vocals by American singer Merry Clayton.
American author, music journalist and cultural critic Greil Marcus, writing for Rolling Stone magazine at the time of its release, praised the song, stating that the band has "never done anything better". "Gimme Shelter" has placed in various positions on many "best of/greatest" lists including that of Rolling Stone magazine. In 2021 "Gimme Shelter" was ranked at number 13 on Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
"Gimme Shelter" was written by the Rolling Stones' lead vocalist Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards, the band's primary songwriting team. Richards began working on the song's signature opening riff in London while Jagger was away filming Performance with Richards' then-girlfriend, Anita Pallenberg. In his autobiography Life, Richards revealed that the tension of the song was inspired by his jealousy at seeing the relationship between Pallenberg and Jagger, and his suspicions of an affair between them.
The recording features guest vocals by Merry Clayton, recorded at a last-minute late-night recording session in Los Angeles during the mixing phase, arranged by her friend and record producer Jack Nitzsche. After the first verse is sung by Jagger, Clayton enters and they share the next three verses. A harmonica solo by Jagger and guitar solo by Richards follow. Then, with great energy, Clayton repeatedly sings "Rape, murder! It's just a shot away! It's just a shot away!", almost screaming the final stanza. She and Jagger then repeat the line "It's just a shot away" and finish with repeats of "It's just a kiss away". When speaking of her inclusion in the recording, Jagger stated in the 2003 book According to the Rolling Stones that the Rolling Stones' producer Jimmy Miller thought of having a female singer on the track and told fellow producer Nitzsche to contact one: "The use of the female voice was the producer's idea. It would be one of those moments along the lines of 'I hear a girl on this track - get one on the phone.'" Summoned from bed around midnight by Nitzsche, Clayton - about four months pregnant - made her recording with just a few takes and then returned home to bed. It remains the most prominent contribution to a Rolling Stones track by a female vocalist.
At about 2:59 into the song, Clayton's voice cracks under the strain; once during the second refrain on the word "shot", then on the word "murder" during the third refrain, after which Jagger is faintly heard exclaiming "Woo!" in response to Clayton's powerful delivery. Upon returning home, Clayton suffered a miscarriage, attributed by some sources to her exertions during the recording.
Merry Clayton's name was erroneously written on the original release, appearing as "Mary". (Her given name is "Merry" due to her being born on Christmas Day.) Her name is also listed as "Mary" on the 2002 Let It Bleed remastered CD.
The song was recorded in London at Olympic Studios in February and March 1969; the vocals were recorded in Los Angeles at Sunset Sound Recorders and Elektra Studios in October and November that same year. Nicky Hopkins played piano, Jimmy Miller played percussion, Charlie Watts played drums, Bill Wyman played bass, Jagger played harmonica and sang backup vocals with Richards and Clayton. Guitarist Brian Jones was present during the early sessions but did not contribute, Richards being credited with both rhythm and lead guitars on the album sleeve. For the recording, Richards used an Australian-made Maton SE777, a large single-cutaway hollowbody guitar, which he had previously used on "Midnight Rambler". The guitar barely survived the recording before literally falling apart. "[O]n the very last note of 'Gimmie Shelter,'" Richards told Guitar World in 2002, "the whole neck fell off. You can hear it on the original take."
Greil Marcus, writing for Rolling Stone magazine at the time of the "Gimme Shelter"'s release, stated that "[t]he Stones have never done anything better". Pitchfork placed it at number 12 on its list of "The 200 Greatest Songs of the 1960s". Ultimate Classic Rock put the song at number one on their Top 100 Rolling Stones songs and number three on their Top 100 Classic Rock Songs.
It is ranked number 13 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list. It is also ranked number 1 on the magazine's list of the band's best songs. According to Acclaimed Music, it is the 34th most celebrated song in popular music history.
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I wish Merry was part of the video, she brought so much to the song
@kimsweesy8688
6 ай бұрын
She apparently had a miscarriage while recording there is a whole story behind it
@lynnadams7017
6 ай бұрын
So true!! Bring Merry Clayton videos
@margaretflounders8510
5 ай бұрын
Not whilst recording! But sadly, few days later@@kimsweesy8688
@wendysaslow8631
5 ай бұрын
@kimsweesy8688 Yes, I saw a documentary on that! She was called in in the middle of the night to do the vocals. She gave it all she got. So sad that her best vocal performance of her life was intertwined with that.
@Satsusss
4 ай бұрын
Not while recording, it was the following day@@kimsweesy8688
I was never a Stones fan. But I loved this song. If not for Merry, I never would have given it a second listen. Merry made this song. Her story about how this recording came to be is a great one.
Merry's break was one of the greatest moment of music history, just for the goosebumps!!
Quite possibly, their best ever recording
@davidmoran5431
13 күн бұрын
well, the original, sure
Genius. I always thought that Dylan's Like a Rolling Stone or Beatles Day in the Life was greatest rock song, but then again...
Spine tingling vocals from Merry Clayton - Never ceases to amaze me.
@wendysaslow8631
5 ай бұрын
PERFECTION! She elevated that song to a whole new level!
@kellyrestiaux9846
Ай бұрын
LOVE how her voice 'breaks' on the high notes. Absolute gold.
Even Charley Watts cracks a smile when Merry does her thing. You can tell he hates this lip-sync more than all of them. But he smiles on her solo. Miss Charley a lot. Rock of Gibraltar.
@orlando696
28 күн бұрын
The Engine that drove the machine…..
I’m a stone fan for over 50 years
1969 and I turned 16. Was given the Let It Bleed LP for that number in time. Still have it, turning 70 soon! Still rockin' to this day!
@andrewbrennan7291
7 ай бұрын
I turned 17 that year. Been playing Let It Bleed ever since.
@namcat53
5 ай бұрын
Never stop.
@cyndygough4107
5 ай бұрын
I turned 15 in '69. But I had been a Stones fan since '64. And I still am. I'll be 70 in April & I still shake my old ass to this beautiful music.
@percybriscoe9886
5 ай бұрын
I turned 15 in 1969. I don't have the LP. Also soon turning 70. Still rocking with this song.
@percybriscoe9886
5 ай бұрын
I turned 15 in 1969. I don't have the LP. Also soon turning 70. Still rocking with this song.
Still listening, the best rock and roll band in the world
What a great version. Prime Stones with Mick (Taylor) and Merry, and the whole young crew. Doesn’t get any better.
@sunking2001
5 ай бұрын
Grand Funk Railroad did a commendable version of this great Stones tune.
@angeloiodice9304
5 ай бұрын
@@sunking2001 yes, I agree. I like Grand Funk’s version. The tempo of their version is pretty manic. They sort of race through it. But, it is powerful. Sure grabs your attention and holds it. It is a great ride. Thanks for reminding me. I also like The Stones’ version with Lady Gaga. She is quite dynamic!!!
the entry is foreboding.
This & Sympathy for the Devil are my 2 fave Stones jams. I still play my Some Girls CD. Seen them live twice 😊
A lot of phenomenally great singers have sang Merry's local on Gimme Shelter, and many of them did the song proud, but NONE have ever matched the sheer power and emotion Merry Clayton brought to it. I feel like the Stones truly captured lightning in bottle with Merry's vocal that night. A real once in a lifetime performance.
@ashleysouthcott6053
2 ай бұрын
I still find it astonishing that Merry only responded to a last-minute call for a female backing singer for the track late one night, turned up at the studio a few minutes after the call, knocked out her backing vocals in a few takes and then went back to bed. In a few minutes she created - unknowingly - one of the most memorable backing vocals on any rock track in rock history.
The original with merry Clayton..absolutely the best version...sooo clean
@smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemach
7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@cyndygough4107
5 ай бұрын
But Lisa is still awesome. Period.
Amazing Merry wow!
Charlie‘s grin says it all, "Why are we doing this."
So many great songs, but this may be their best.
Mick at his strutting and prancing peacock finest. Nobody ever did or does it better....
Definitely 1 of the greatest tracks ever
Charlie's hair!!! I've never seen him look so hippie before. He's the clean cut, prim and proper gent out of them. Really great song, i love it!
@greasyhitchball
Ай бұрын
Charlie's hair!!! The face never changed but the hair!!
Merry Clayton ❤❤❤
First time hearing this song... It's 1993, Im 9yr. , on a warm spring day in Chino CA. We're on our way to baseball practice, and you play this at top volume in your green f150 singing along and playing the steering wheel like the drums... good times One of my favorite memories with what would be one of my favorite songs John Frank Hajek 82 airborne Forever loved
Merry Clayton is the best! Amazing !
The most recognizable, iconic, famous cymbal hit in rock and roll history.
@mjp96
Ай бұрын
Charlie is SO memorable - and, I agree!
Would of loved to see Merry singing
@kimsweesy8688
6 ай бұрын
I think she had a miscarriage after this recording it took too much out of her there is a whole story behind it
That fucking intro😮😮the departed❤❤ magnificent.
The greatest band, now and forever, period. My wife and I got married at their show a few years ago. The crowd was so incredibly awesome, cheering us on, taking pictures with us... it was incredible. Then a guy walks up to me and says he's been friends with Steve Jordan for almost 30 years and shows me pictures of Steve and his friends with him in the pictures from the night before. He texts Steve that he just met a couple who just got married at the show. About 5 minutes later, stage hands call us over and hand me obviously used drumsticks and say, "Steve says congratulations and wants you to have these, he used them in the rehearsal earlier today." We were floored and speechless. As if that wasn't amazing enough, about 10 minutes later, stagehands come out and call us over, hand us two guitar picks and say, "Ronnie heard you got married and said congrats and gave you these." Years later, we are still speechless over such an honor from them. The greatest night of our lives.
Who's listening in 2024?
@vickv1424
5 ай бұрын
I am listening in 2024, in Russia. And will as long as I can, you, loser 😂
@frankxavgonsa8945
5 ай бұрын
My favorite Rolling Stones song 👍👌🇲🇽✌️
@alexcoverdale9133
5 ай бұрын
Me. What a song!!
@iguanine
5 ай бұрын
Millions as this song is éternel!!!
@davidrees7978
5 ай бұрын
Me
Love this song Vietnam was in full force It has a heaviness in the tone You can see in this performance the entire band put everything into the emotion The backup singer has the right stuff to Pierce through this dark- ish song
@mollynash1896
5 ай бұрын
The back up singer sounds like merry who btw is the original owner of this song
The Stones at their finest. Big Thanks Sammy.🤩
@smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemach
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Larry.
@CuirPhotodotNet
7 ай бұрын
@@smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemach ....have you seen the OSCAR WINNING DOCUMENTARY....20 FEET FROM STARDOM....MICK and MERRY....talk about their work together....
@smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemach
7 ай бұрын
Thanks. @@CuirPhotodotNet
@CuirPhotodotNet
7 ай бұрын
@@smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemach ....thank you for the EXCELLENT VIDEO....
@KittyGrizGriz
5 ай бұрын
@@smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemachThe “SOUND” is so GREAT here!! Thanks!!!
I love the mix on this tune. Haunting. It stays with you all day.
2:43 you can almost read Charlie’s mind here by his expression, “dammit Mick J. stop your prancing around?!” as he “hits” his cymbal haha. Love watching the band, great looking men from the 🇬🇧 UK 😍 and LOVE this SONG!! 🎉
MICK best Performance, Singer. and Dancer all Time 👍
This is superlativley outstanding.
[Intro: Merry Clayton] Ooh-ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh [Verse 1: Mick Jagger] Ooh, a storm is threatening My very life today If I don't get some shelter Ooh yeah, I'm gonna fade away [Chorus: Mick Jagger and Merry Clayton] War, children It's just a shot away It's just a shot away War, children It's just a shot away It's just a shot away, yeah [Verse 2: Mick Jagger and Merry Clayton] Ooh, see the fire is sweepin' Our very streets today Burns like a red-coal carpet Mad bull lost your way [Chorus: Mick Jagger and Merry Clayton] War, children, yeah It's just a shot away It's just a shot away War, children,yeah It's just a shot away It's just a shot away [Instrumental Break 02:04-02:44] [Guitar Solo] [Bridge: Merry Clayton] Rape, murder, it's just a shot away It's just a shot away Rape, murder, yeah, it's just a shot away It's just a shot away Rape, murder it's just a shot away It's just a shot away Yeah [Verse 3: Mick Jagger and Merry Clayton] Mmm, a flood is threatening My very life today Gimme, gimme shelter Or I'm going to fade away [Chorus: Mick Jagger and Merry Clayton] War, children It's just a shot away It's just a shot away It's just a shot away It's just a shot away It's just a shot away [Outro: Mick Jagger and Merry Clayton] I tell you love, sister It's just a kiss away It's just a kiss away It's just a kiss away It's just a kiss away It's just a kiss away Kiss away, kiss away [Instrumental Outro] [Harmonica Solo]
@philtheheaterguy951
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting the lyrics!
A great tune very clean. Love it
Oh, how I love this song! I was born in 1969. The best song of the year of my birth! lol That Merry Clayton sure is special! What a voice and she elevated this song to a whole nother level! What a treasure!
Wow! It don't get any better than this. Turn up to 11!
@smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemach
5 ай бұрын
Yes it's a cranker on the headphones or speakers!
In the days of 'miming' to a piece of "live' 'recorded music.🔉 Still the song remains a stupendous piece of music.🎵🎼 💎
Modern rock era beginnings
CHILLS
2024 the song just gets better live love and leave a legacy ladies and gentlemen the greatest rock n roll band in the world the rolling stones thank you ian stewart and brian jones and you charlie gone but you cant kill spirit that lives forever lastly mary clayton its amazing how one can drop a vocal like that while pregnant massive respect ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
When Rock was Rock N Roll
Excelente performance 11-30-2023
GOOD SONG
Fabulous version . Thanks
@smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemach
3 ай бұрын
Thank you too!
WOW Nice SONG best Band ever ROLLING STONES 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎
TRUST ME: ITS REALLY A VERY SCREAMED VOCAL , SO POWERFUL , PERFECT...SHE WAS AWESOME , A TRULY SOUL SINGING AGAINST WAR
@prevsaudi9858
5 ай бұрын
This is the studio / album version. He's miming.
@seesaw1969
5 ай бұрын
I KNOW... THEY DIDN'T PLAY SO WELL LIVE ..GBY@@prevsaudi9858
Ooooh Ooooh Woooo’s give me goosebumps!!! 😅 Anybody else notice Keith’s clear lucite looking guitar, it’s so pretty with all the sparkly colors in vid, wonder what kind it is?
@docnflossie7351
8 ай бұрын
Ampeg Dan Armstrong 😊❤🎉
@wendysaslow8631
5 ай бұрын
I know, right? Its pretty! It’s definitely a Fender. Can also see that written and “caster” at the end. Tried to see if said Stratocaster vs Telecaster, but couldn’t. Pretty sure it’s a Stratocaster vs a Telecaster. The shape and size and components of it tell me it’s a Stratocaster. Especially when compared with his wooden Telecaster. I used to play a Strat as a teenager! Haven’t played in 35+ years. Lol
@wendysaslow8631
5 ай бұрын
It is? It looks like it says a Fender on it, though, when I enlarged it as best I could! See my other reply! Maybe I am wrong, though! I looked up the Ampeg, so I see why you would think that, however, but his is a little different than the one you mentioned, but I don’t have any issues admitting if I am wrong! Lol
@spiritualarchitect4276
4 ай бұрын
@@wendysaslow8631 Here is Keith & Hendrix with that clear guitar: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q2eL0q-zoLjYgJs.html
WE went to see "Tommy" opera at The Rainbow in 1973 and Merry Clayton certainly made her mark on that show-of-shows.
Fucking legend. I don’t have any other words!!!!
This recording is 55 years old! Let that sink in.
The second you hear it, you're all in and this lead just comes and takes you! Keith is one of the most under rated guitarists. Never spoken for a top 5, never the fastest or heaviest but he always has the right riffs and leads..Like Tumbling Dice comes on..Songs that if on you're staying in your car till it's over no matter where you are!
@user-gp4mj4sz6t
5 ай бұрын
Stones best song.
@KittyGrizGriz
5 ай бұрын
That “term” again … make it go away …😛
@cyndygough4107
5 ай бұрын
Keith has NEVER been underrated. Everybody alive loves Keith Richards.....gimme a break.
@veekatore8983
5 ай бұрын
@@cyndygough4107 It's stupid but it's true. I just did a stupid google search and sigh l see Brain May, Mark Knopfler, Pete Townshed, Gilmore, Lindsay Buckinham and Tommi Lommi ahead of him? as well as others? Top 5 is always Hendrix, Page, Clapton, Chuck Berry who keith loved, Beck, Eddie VH and even Slash.. There's been that argument that he gets respect but not enough respect. I think that's the best way to put it. I was born in the early 60's and grew up to it all. Media-people always seem to bring up that he's still alive more than of his guitar excellence. Tell me I'm wrong on that? Another insult to him.
@veekatore8983
5 ай бұрын
Also another who never gets mentioned or respect they deserve is George Harrison as well as Tony Hicks..Sad but true . I'm glad you know how good Keith is.. @@cyndygough4107
Cool As All Hell Can Be ! LOVE IT BIG TIME !
NEVER EVER get tired of this song!!
Omg they were so young.
@KittyGrizGriz
5 ай бұрын
We all were, eh? Where have the years gone?! 💨
I am! And I’m Going to be 80 in March!
Tuve la dicha de verlos por primera vez en mi país, Perú en el 2016. Nunca olvidaré esa maravillosa experiencia
Oh my, Mick is so scrumptious here💕 and Keith has those fantastic shoulders💕. And only this version of Gimme Shelter hits all eight cylinders!
@Yxrkie-
5 ай бұрын
Scrumptious? (You’re not wrong lol.)
@oldschool6558
5 ай бұрын
@@Yxrkie- I know, lol! Scrumptious!
@Yxrkie-
5 ай бұрын
@@oldschool6558and you gotta love Charlie! (He looks so depressed 😀)
@oldschool6558
5 ай бұрын
@@Yxrkie- Always, lol 😂
@KittyGrizGriz
5 ай бұрын
Yummy 😋! I love Mick too, my ex-kids father-a bass player looked so much like him - but much more handsome, we were only 21yrs young when 1st dating, strangers always mentioned it. Asked our daughter her thoughts, “Kevin Bacon” was her reply, now I see a lil’ bit of both, so wild. Keith is so darn “IT”! So sexy with those dark brown chocolate eyes, thick shag haircut and his fantastic-body & clothes style. Whew! I need a cold 🚿 now! haha.
I absolutely love this song, my all-time Stones' favourite! On the other hand it makes me feel so sad for Merry Clayton and the miscarriage she suffered straight after recording her vocals for it! 😥
❤the absolute best
Best band of all time.....
ooh Merry........ damn !
thats the song the main character plays in his car ,JUST AFTER KILLING EVERY BAD GUY IN THE MOVIE ,while driving to the sunset
I read that this song was written in Keith's apartment, during a torrential downpour, with someone else's guitar, that had been left behind after a jam session or party. The story is that as he looked out the window, he saw people running in the rain, with coats, umbrellas, and anything else that could cover their heads in the rain. Thus "Gimme Shelter.."
This was before Tina Turner taught Mick how to dance.
@KittyGrizGriz
7 ай бұрын
Yea for Tina!! Love her “moves”!! 💃
Thanks for this❤
@smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemach
5 ай бұрын
Welcome 😊
One of the greatest songs ever recorded. Still gives me chills every time I hear it. IMO it just never sounded good live, so I prefer this lip sync version.
@denniswatson455
5 ай бұрын
Been to many Stones concerts over the years and think your statement diminished the talents of the ladies that have graced the stage with the boys. The incredible Lisa Fischer comes to mind and is featured in the documentary '20 Feet from Stardom' along with the great Merry Clayton. Just my two cents
@Nobody_Important_Yea
5 ай бұрын
MARY Clayton. Not good proof readers on the liner notes 😊
@lettybastien4624
5 ай бұрын
So true about the live falling short in the guitar.
@TheSchemel
5 ай бұрын
Is it spelled Mary on the album? I've never noticed.
@cyndygough4107
5 ай бұрын
This ain't live.......
Very good syncing the stereo to HQ video Sammy.
@smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemach
9 ай бұрын
Much appreciated Jacob.
Great video very raw in them. Set the tide
in the encyclopedia britannica under the word Rockstars there need only be a picture of the Rolling stones.
❤❤❤!!!
Merry needed to be there on camera for her solo bit at least
Best R&R song ever!
Mick J rockin' the pouffy shirt!😉
Merry makes this song!!!
best lip sync ever!!! takes talent.
Wow, kool. Thanx
El verano de amor! 1969🍇❤🎶
Merry Clayton is the sister of percussionist Sam Clayton from Little Feat.
Love love love ❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏
Great band
Yea,I wish Merry was in this too.The story of her rousted out of bed with all that eventually happened earned her a spot in a video with them
TRES Cool/Heavy
STEPPENWOLF, cool 😎 all the way music sound!
damn Mick taylor was so young I think he was like 20 when he joined the group!
Great job!! I would like Moon Is Up, but there's not videos in internet.
Yeah
This is a good stonessong reminds me of Vietnam
This is the Rolling Stones biggest moment in rock history..gimme shelter paved the way for this amazing band ..today 2024 they are the greatest..tour 2024 coming to USA ..wow ...get merry Clayton to sing gimme shelter one more time 😂😂
@smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemach
5 ай бұрын
They are amazing!
❤❤❤
O yeah😎
Love this " Gimme Shelter " with Merry Clayton. The fact she was a last minute add in makes it all the better ! Like the 1969 version too but its without Merry just not the same with only Mick. After 1972 its hard for me to like the Live versions because Micks vocals are more unsettled.
@kimsweesy8688
6 ай бұрын
Apparently she miscarried while recording
@ag4allgood
6 ай бұрын
@@kimsweesy8688 I read that too.
Merry Clayton should definitely been on video ..
Automatically think of Scorsese 🤷♂️👌😂
Yeah! Much better now! Great job. Could you remaster Rita Pavone singing "Datemi un Martello" in 1964? It's classic and I've never seen it in HD, only in poor resolution
@smurfstoolsoldiesmusictimemach
9 ай бұрын
Thanks. I'll check on it.
The Stones are so fucking cool I think I have pneumonia after watching this...
Mick in his prime