Poll: Speaking of the Rolling Stones, what are your top 3 songs ever?

@cameltanker1286

2 жыл бұрын

Satisfaction, Brown Sugar and Gimme Shelter.

@MyName-pl7zn

2 жыл бұрын

Shine a light Winter Let it bleed But these change monthly because they are my favorite band

@lisamorrison2149

2 жыл бұрын

Gimme Shelter, Angie and Sympathy For The Devil.

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyName-pl7zn Oh Shine a Light! Love that song!

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

@@lisamorrison2149 Gimme Shelter is killer!

Was in the middle of this video when I got the notification that Charlie Watts passed away. Another legend down. R.I.P.

@patriciabarkley735

2 жыл бұрын

It seems we have one passing every week. It’s so sad. I cry, when I hear about them.

When “Paint it black” came out I was a student nurse in Germany. We lived on campus. There was a lot of building and rebuilding going on. The people who were my age temporarily were reassigned living quarters in an abandoned hospital wing. We were not happy campers! In order to mollify us we were told we could paint the furniture any color we wanted. (They we’re going to throw them out after a year anyway). We sat there discussing this, and I sang “I see a red door and I want it painted black”…… then I thought about it, and sang “I see a white door and I want to paint it red”….. and that’s what we ended up doing. We got cans of candy red glossy paint and turned everything red, all to the soundtrack of The Rolling Stones! I think about our painting party every time I hear “Paint it black”. A wonderful memory!

Stones are my favorite band. I was beginning my teenage depression years with a dead mother, an absent father and a creepy stepmother, when I first heard Paint It Black. It pretty much echoed how I felt.

@kevinb3812

2 жыл бұрын

I hope your life has joy in it now. -Kevin in Colorado

@larryhall2805

2 жыл бұрын

If anyone has reason to be depressed, you do. Ditto what Kevin here stated. I hope you're good nowadays!

As a teen in 60s London, my life revolved around the Rolling Stones. We were spoilt for choice with so many bands creating truly original sounds, but the Stone's music will last forever.

Here's my "Paint It Black" story: I was stationed at Thule Air Base in Greenland from 1967-68 and "Aftermath" at the time was my favorite album. One night in January of '68 I was listening to "Paint It Black" in my headphones in my room (you had to use headphones to keep from bothering all the other guys in the barracks) when my chair moved. I took my earphones off and stopped the record to try to figure out what had happened. Later that night, when I went to work (we worked rotating shifts in the comm center) and learned that a B-52 with four H-bombs had crashed seven miles from the base on the ice of North Star Bay. The impact was actually enough to move my chair. That is what I think of every time I hear "Paint It Black."

@davidwarnke5990

2 жыл бұрын

@DogMan I think his ancestors would have the story to tell! Good stuff

@southerncharity7928

2 жыл бұрын

Where were they taking them?

@jonham8469

2 жыл бұрын

@@southerncharity7928 They weren't taking them anywhere. Back then we kept B-52s in the air 24 hours a day patrolling the DEW (Distance Early Warning) Line to be ready if the Soviets tried a first strike. A fire started in the cockpit on this one when someone put a jacket over a heater vent and those on board had to bail out over Greenland, not a fun thing up there in January, when it's 30-40 below.

@markymarco2570

2 жыл бұрын

This socks.

@jonham8469

2 жыл бұрын

@DogMan All bailed out , and only one of the six crew died when his ejector seat malfunctioned. T

You showed the talent of Brain Jones in 30 seconds. Sitar, vibes, dulcimer, and he played recorder on Ruby Tuesday

The sitar gave that RS classic "Paint it Black" the haunting darkness it needed to give it that heartgrabbing experience. Jagger's 60's era was brilliant and timeless in songwriting. Absolutely fascinating Professor! Loved this!!

@kcash6359

2 жыл бұрын

I have wondered, as great and recognized as this song is, would it have been even bigger if it was the only song the Stones ever did? The Stones were pumping out hit after hit. Sometimes, a great song would be remembered even more if there weren't other songs, by the same band, that either overshadowed it, or simply became clustered within a list of great songs by a great band. Songs like "Eve of Destruction" or "My Sharona" were one-hitters, but those songs remained huge over the years, yet IMO, "Paint It Black" is a much better song.

Great lesson, PoR, learned something new today! Amazing that The Stones are still going today considering all the legends we have lost... Unbelievable, really!

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

It's really true. How did they survive without breaking. It really is an achievement.

@walteroshinsky2132

2 жыл бұрын

Like most of history what we have been told is not true - Jummt didn;t die 0 he us actually Morgan Freeman - Jim M is also still alive today@@ProfessorofRock

@falcon5467

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock First and foremost, Mick Jagger has a brilliant financial mind. As rocky as things got between him and Keith in the 80's he wasn't about to destroy a cash cow. Keith has said that they both concluded, "Look, this goddamn thing is bigger than the both of us, so like it or not, we're stuck with each other".

Always loved this song. I stare into the setting sun often and tear up remembering my wife. We used to listen to this song living in London in the late 90's. Thanks Prof of rock....you rock!

@kevinb3812

2 жыл бұрын

That is touching my friend. I may be in your shoes one day...

I remember hearing this song when it came out on CKLW out of Windsor, ON while living in Detroit. It was haunting then as it is today. I didn’t get all the lyrics and vibe at the time but I never get tired of listening to it. The Animals’ version is also pretty deep. It was not mentioned in narrative that it was the theme for the TV series: “Tour of Duty, giving each episode a great intro.

Very well chosen song, because: The melody and chords alone are absolutely satisfying. The Stones had several lives, but the original format around the mid-sixties had this very unique mix of R&B, ethnic and old music that I will forever prefer to almost everything they did afterwards. With Brian, it wasn´t only rock´n´roll. It was original and it was magic.

@imkluu

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, completely.

@jeanninem8227

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, w/ the "several lives". I'm going on 60; So.... you can imagine how much music I've listened to. I own alot of original albums. I'm proud that they're in great shape. Although their jackets have wear n tear over their years.

@tammyblackwell499

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeanninem8227 I had forgotten about that one! Yes it is Great? (55yrs.here!)😉

@Mr.CliffysWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Oh most definitely . I really can not get into them anymore . Since Brian departed, they lost that that special creative edge , well more accurately after Brian they lost that original sound that separated them from the crowd . I think they suck without Brian lol, as much as I'd like to, I just can't get into them since then .I've played guitar since I was 5 and I am 54 and have supported my self being a live backing musician for bands touring and also studio work, guitar is all I know and because of that people can't seem to believe I do not like the Stones lol for I can play all there hits plus more less popular Stones songs but that's just for the band because a classic rock band has to have a couple Stones songs plus if we get any requests we can play them but I don't like it lol .

@FantomWireBrian

2 жыл бұрын

Paint it black was in Keith's term " You've got to shock them ,show them ,being musically and defiance. The Stones had far more of these hits than any other band . Songs like "Get off my cloud " , Satisfaction" , Street Fighting man " ,but of all that Shocked me any many was "Sympathy for the devil " . I was about 12 when it came out, nothing like it and how it turned the page the sixties.Without " Paint it black " and the previous songs of thiers they would've been more than censored they would've been strung up , but that wouldn't have stopped them, ecpecialy Keith . The Greatest and most defiant Rock n Roll band ever. 😎

Ironic that this was released today. Just finished a 2 hour drive, listening to only The Rolling Stones. Glad to see you feature the Stones, Prof. When I think of the rock era, the Stones are always there.

I knew a guy that worked for Industrial Light & Magic, doing concert lighting. He told me that the simplest job ever was to keep a spotlight on Bill Wyman. You could point a light on him and then leave. Dude did NOT move…

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha. Thanks for sharing!

@MyName-pl7zn

2 жыл бұрын

And he rarely smiled too, steady bass though

@stephenhensley5631

2 жыл бұрын

Also he chewed gum almost all the time.

Remember staying up late at the weekends & hearing ‘Paint it Black’ as the theme tune to Tour of Duty. Probably about 87 or 88, I used to love that show.

The Stones have been the one band that has always seemed to find a way to stick together through the craziest of times and circumstances, from drug arrests to deaths. And they were able to make some great rock 'n' roll through it all. 🎤🎸🥁🎶👏🏿

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

No kidding. Have a great weekend my good friend. Be safe! Keep doing what you're doing .

@FatherAndTeacherTV

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock Thank you, brother! You have a blessed weekend too.

@peterkoulouris8900

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe one of the reasons the members of the Stones didn't part company is because neither Mick Jagger nor Keith Richards could sustain individual careers at a level approaching the Stones.

@MS-ns2pj

2 жыл бұрын

Eh, I would say that they were done by 1982.

@eggrollorsoup6052

Жыл бұрын

@@peterkoulouris8900 Yep! The Stones are a great example of the phrase, "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts". Which is why I love them so much. The same goes for the Rueben sandwich. BTW: Keith would be the sauerkraut and Charlie the rye toast. I'm conflicted, but have opinions on the other ingredients and band member match-ups.

I was 15 years old in 1966. The Stones were my 2nd favorite group after the Beatles. I heard of a record store in London and mail ordered the Aftermath album (British version not available in the US). I felt really special when the record arrived and was addressed to Mr. Sterzik "esquire".

The song still holds an emotional impact after all this time, especially when recounting Jones history.

@falcon5467

2 жыл бұрын

"I could not foresee this thing happening to you".

I was there for everything you mentioned, and just took it for granted. I have since learned my lesson. And though the Stones were never my favorite band, all the songs featured here are among my all-time favorites. Add to that the fact that Mick Jagger STILL puts on the kinds of shows he does… well, I should live so long.

@edryba4867

2 жыл бұрын

Incidentally, when "Satisfaction" hit the air on the legendary 93/KHJ Los Angeles, the preparing Keith Richards guitar lick is so perfectly distorted, when you heard it coming out of your dashboard speaker it was very difficult to tell on AM Radio whether it was a couple of trombones or a guitar with just the right distortion on it!

Absolutely love the Stones. Never seen them live though. They have been a part of my life since the age of six. They've just always been there . It will be tragic when they are gone. Love your shows. Keep up the good work

@alancoe1002

2 жыл бұрын

We were lucky enough to get tickets up in the nosebleed seats at Soldier Field for their Chicago shows in 2019. I thought it might be our one and only chance to see them, and, sadly, that was true. They gave us a great, solid two hour concert and Charlie got big ovations from the audience. That was June, and around the end of August was his last stage appearance. This may not be the end of the Stones, but it is the beginning of the end. Charlie was the keystone, no pun intended. I think he is simply irreplaceable and I can only be grateful to him and the Stones for their long lifetime in music. Cheers and condolences to you and to all of us.

I Love The Rolling Stones!!!! I graduated from High School in 1966 I am 73 years old . I come from a musical family Daddy played guitar, piano, fiddle and sang. I was a violinist And always in choir and glee club so needless to say Daddy and I parted ways when I got my own stereo and started blasting the Stones the Beatles The Beach Boys Daddy would stand at the top of the basement stairs and yell turn that racket off. He was a country music fan Parents weren’t into our rock and roll music back then so I took my stereo into my room in the basement shut the door and played my music to my heart’s content. All the music I have listened to over the years from the 60 ,70 , 80s there was never before or after a time like 1966

For me the stones had two incredible peaks, The era with Brian Jones and then again with Mick Taylor. With Jones they had a versatile 'eclectic sound and with Taylor they ramped up the raunchy guitar of Richards meshed with the melodic instrumental fills of Taylor. Richards once said that their sound was on how they worked the two guitars together, which I believe he got from working with Brian

@nanchanger

2 жыл бұрын

Some Girls is excellent, no filler...

@robertkroberjr.157

2 жыл бұрын

I saw Alvin Lee with Mick Taylor playing together! Freakin awesome!😎👍

@nanchanger

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertkroberjr.157 I saw Mick Taylor with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers...

@robertkroberjr.157

2 жыл бұрын

@@nanchanger Ok I'm jealous! 😎✌

@liebenderfer

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful response. After Mick T. left, they were never the same. Plus, the era was winding down…. So influences change, so does the music. Last Stones I bought was Goats Head Soup-‘73

the stones were all i really new in the late 70's , everyone else was listening to kiss etc. then i moved to florida and the punk thing was something so new that i left them behind and 10 years later found them again! i really felt guilty about it . so here i am 53 years old in 2021 and really like damn near all music. but i would never drop one style of music for another again. the stones a place in my heart along with my mother who gave me all of those early albums ! thanks!

I too remember the first time I heard Paint it Black. It became then, and still remains my favorite Rolling Stones song.

Thank you Professor, for your passion and willingness to share it. This keeps it all alive.

"The Last Time" was their first original composition that went to the toppermost of the poppermost. Their incredible string of fabulous singles in the 60s made them superstars before that term was invented. Satisfaction was and is one of rock's greatest songs/records but it was preceded and followed by other similarly excellent songs/records. Jones' contribution to the RS was priceless. His riff in The Last Time, IS the song, what made it work and shot it to the top. For me, "Aftermath" is the RS's highest achievement in the 60s and would not have been so without Jones's brilliant contributions. Such a pity that he was apparently not psychologically suited for stardom and the hectic, demanding life of a successful pop musician.

@FreemanPresson

2 жыл бұрын

The Stones' "The Last Time" was a rearrangement of a Civil Rights anthem by Anthony Hamilton and the Alabama Blind Boys, not an original.

@Glicksman1

2 жыл бұрын

@@FreemanPresson Well, using that definition of "an original", virtually no song is original as they are virtually all (and you can eliminate the "virtually" without committing an offense against reason) taken and/or highly influenced to the point of similarity from a previous song. To this there are a few exceptions, i.e., many of the Beatle's songs appear to have no discernable precedent. However, in this instance, Anthony Hamilton and the Alabama Blind Boys' version of the song is in no way similar, except for the phrase "This may be the last time, I don't know", to anything in the Rolling Stones' song. Was the RS's song influenced by earlier versions of the song? In 2003, Keith Richards acknowledged this, saying, "We came up with 'The Last Time', which was basically re-adapting a traditional gospel song that had been sung by the Staple Singers, but luckily the song itself goes back into the mists of time." So, it was The Staple Singer's and not Hamilton's version of an old, traditional gospel song that influenced the RS. Countless artists have more or less re-adapted traditional gospel music to Blues, R&B, and Rock and Roll, one of the more prominent of these adapters being Ray Charles. In the RS's song the verse lyrics are totally original, none of which are in the previous versions of the song. The chords are entirely different as is the beat, feel and arrangement (I know, these things are not copyrightable), the melody, even in the chorus is entirely different as well. I hear no strong overall influence of previous versions of "The Last Time" on the RS's song except that The Staples Singer's version is closer in the chorus, but that is all. In fact, there is no similarity between the RS' version, really an original song in every way (original melody and lyrics) and previous versions of it, titles notwithstanding. I invite anyone reading this to listen to Hamilton's, the Staple Singers', or any other Gospel version of this song and to decide for themselves. Recordings of the Rolling Stone single of "The Last Time" credit "Jagger, Richards" as the sole writers and they received the artist's share of the publishing income. This has never been challenged as far as I know.

@judycolson6047

2 жыл бұрын

I think they should have at least crowned him with he is knowledge meant that he is the one that started that great band. Weirdo or not, it was his genius and brilliant for catapulted them to start them at that time great change in the music world.

@Glicksman1

2 жыл бұрын

@@judycolson6047 I agree (with everyone else) that without Jones there would be no Rolling Stones as we know it. However, virtually every article and discussion about BJ includes in a large way full credit to him as the originator and leader (for a while) of the band. His musical contributions are likewise credited, and they are many. His overall brilliant musicianship, as well as his astounding ability to play virtually any instrument without any formal study or even much practice on it, was phenomenal and is also roundly celebrated. He was not "a weirdo", at least as I understand that perjorative term. I'm sure you meant no disrespect. He was a progressive, super-talented, imaginative, creative blues and rock musician without peer. However, as is true in too many instances, his personal problems and his basic personality were not well-suited for fame, stardom, and adulation. Celebrity looks so nice from the outside but is as much (or more) a curse as it is a blessing within.

@perjonsson5517

2 жыл бұрын

The signature guitar of "Last Time" was played by Richards.No question about that.

The High Tides And Green Grass album was one of my first. I saw the paint it black tour - my mom had to drive me there and pick me up. Big memories of Brian Jones...

Loving the exploits of the 'Stones this Summer as they tour the USA. The music never dies!

everytime mick took time to dig real deep to grab lyrics, they were beautiful, underrated writer.

First time I heard this song was when a Vietam War TV series was on TV: 'Tour of Duty'. That was in the 90's if I'm not mistaken. Paint it Black was the intro song of each episode of this TV series. Those opening drums always sounded like someone firing a weapon. Great song.

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

Those opening drums! Amazing!

@jamesyoung1547

2 жыл бұрын

It was Tour of Duty, came out in 1987. One if best intros to any tv series ever.

@Japjongetje

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesyoung1547 Yup. In Europe it was on TV in the early 90's.

@gristlevonraben

2 жыл бұрын

That's where i first heard it too

@5roundsrapid263

2 жыл бұрын

It was also on the end credits of Full Metal Jacket in 1987. IMHO, the best Vietnam movie ever made.

I still think The Rolling Stones lost some magic when Jones left the group. For sure they made classic records like Sticky Fingers and Exile, but with Jones he gave the records colour and texture with his use of exotic instruments like the sitar and interest in other musics from around the world. This was lost after this leaving.

@johnwatts8346

2 жыл бұрын

well perhaps, but no not really- they gained far more than they lost, mick t is / was a vastly better guitar player and jones was contributing f all by the time he left anyway.

@seadog2396

2 жыл бұрын

For those of us who were present and accounted for at the Genesis of the Stones, as I was, there is no doubt Brian made a unique and valued contribution with his multiinstrumental abilities. But, he could not write and he became a bastard to work with. Then, he inevitably became Impossible to work with when he Really Overdid the Drugs & Booze. Fact. As a musician in a duo for 31 years, that sometimes expands to a 4-piece band, I can tell you from experience that fans really just focus on the hits, the exploits, the live scene antics - and only rarely realize what difficult, Tedious and soul-wrenching WORK goes on in the background to make the magic happen. If you are in a band, are truly Serious about your career and future, you simply CANNOT work with somebody who is fucked up on drugs and booze all the time. Studio time is Expensive, the whims of the public and the demands of the industry are relentless. If your chance comes up, as it does Only for a few, you must grab it and give 1,000 percent, every minute, hour, day, to possibly make it. Fact.

@steveaustin7306

2 жыл бұрын

couldnt agree with you more. their music became predictive and derivative.

@normatible9795

2 жыл бұрын

Where did he go.?

@pheresy1367

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. It's my personal opinion that is very strong. There was an earthy otherworldliness that compelled me to love them. They were the first band on the pop charts with songs about abject grief, prescription drug addiction, dissatisfaction with life, the devil, and civil unrest... all before 1969... and not before blowing our minds with Ruby Tuesday and She's a Rainbow.... After that, they became a different band. They made some great songs for sure, but none that moved me in the same deep way that the Jones/Stones had done...

Brian Jones sitar made the song.. and give it that exotic feel.. Never sounded the same without 😳Brian.

A funeral song played upbeat but still so dark....when Mick hums at the end it’s an eerie funeral march on it’s own, gives me chills. I love this song and also As Tears Go By and Ruby Tuesday, all of them hauntingly beautiful.

"Paint It Black" is a certifiable classic.

@joe56ramirez99

2 жыл бұрын

I was in Vietnam in 70-71 and we would always play painted black before going into the jungle because we knew we were going into the darkest place ever on earth to think that any moment my life would be black without life I lost many friends that I grew up with and went to HighSchool with and their names are on the Vietnam Wall may they rest in peace with God. Every time I hear Paint It Black I go back to 70 71 Vietnam with the blackest and darkest of my life I'm 72 now and I still remember those days and I cry a lot and suffer with cancer from Agent Orange it has not been a very good life but God gave me the strength to keep going on and in Jesus Christ name I can say that I made it thanks 2 the Rolling Stones for that song painted black the greatest band ever rest in peace Charlie. I also listen to the Motown sounds and being Hispanic I hung around with a lot of blacks in Vietnam and also my Hispanic friends we went into the jungles hand-in-hand. No one can take my memories or the death in Vietnam, it will be all gone when I die that'll be the day they bring me home from Vietnam. To all the kids from Vietnam and I say kids because we were kids fighting in a terrible War they made us old men. To all the Vietnam veterans God blesses and those Vietnam veterans that went before us may they rest in peace. To all military personnel God bless and God bless America amen.

@frankiebutler2894

2 жыл бұрын

@@joe56ramirez99 Thank you, Sir, for your brave service. I remember the times, (77yo), the news, & the horror when we lost our friends. Horror again later when we learned of agent orange, & the suffering still being endured by our men/friends. Again, thank you & bless you.

Wild Horses will always be my favourite Stones tune.

I was still just a little kid. I got my music from the radio. I remember hearing it alot on the radio at home and liking it. God, there was so much great music back then ! I feel privileged to have grown up with it.

One of my favorite Rolling Stone songs of all time. Great story behind the curtain and thanks for sharing it.

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening!

I've always enjoyed how catchy the song was but I've never really listened to how dark and beautiful the lyrics are. This is quickly shooting up my list of top Stones songs now. Also, it's probably about time to wish Keith Richards a happy sesquicentennial birthday. Thanks Professor 🙏

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha. Keith Richards will live forever, that's for sure! Thanks for always watching!

It was the very first single I ever bought. I was 13 years old and went home to play on our diamond needle stereo.

This is one of the most powerful songs ever. Combined with the video it makes such a beautifully strong statement. I enjoyed hearing your memories of it. 😊

In '77 I actually pressured my father to buy a couple of Beatles and Stones albums..I played those songs from the Stones compilation LP Hot Rocks 1964-71 (which I've still got in my library) incessantly at the detriment of my school homework....😂😂😂😂 I was mesmerized by Paint It Black a track not only different from any other Stones track but which i perceived as having an exotic "Arabic" inflection. Even today, it remains one of my favorites ever songs on a par with Good Vibration (Beach Boys), I am the Walrus (Beatles), Jumping Jack Flash, Satisfaction, Gimme Shelter, Lucy in The Sky with Diamonds (Beatles) and We Don't Get Fooled Again (The Who), and of course the Doors' "Got to love your man" ( It's Not the real title, though) 😄😄😄Again.... BRILLIANT .. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT Video Prof.. THANK YOU 👍

Little Red Rooster, a song I really like, is a good example of the kind of songs Brian Jones wanted to play.

@falcon5467

2 жыл бұрын

Right. Brian was in seventh heaven when the Stones first recorded in the Chess Records studio in Chicago in '64 with Muddy Waters in attendance. Hindsight being 20/20, Brian should have left The Stones immediately after the "Aftermath" album and returned to the London blues clubs scene to assemble a new band. But a girl I know who knew him well said Brian lacked confidence that he could actually do it. Tragically, he stayed and grew bitter, frustrated, drugged and drunk.

A hard hitting, spooky, and mature song that seems beyond their young selves. The creative spirit was moving through them in a propulsive way! It is undimmed by the passage of time.

Really passionate video. Highlights how special the stones really were (are) especially given the greatness of the era. 👏

I remember finding the 45 of this song, left laying out by my older brother. I put it on the record player, and fell in love with this song. Great memory!

“Wild Horses”, “Dead Flowers” and “Let It Bleed” are among my top fav Stones songs

@iheartcicada

2 жыл бұрын

all great country songs, underrated tune is country honk

@wtglb

2 жыл бұрын

@@iheartcicada agree! Love the whole “Let It Bleed” album

@iheartcicada

2 жыл бұрын

@@wtglb that whole 4 album run man… personally puts the stones over the beatles, in my opinion of course.

@wtglb

2 жыл бұрын

@@iheartcicada I always like the Stones more than the Beatles m, myself

Almost Hear You Sigh has always been a favorite of mine

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

Great song. They have so many great album tracks beyond the singles.

Awesome presentation. This gives a new appreciation and understanding of just how great these songs are.

You know, I often begin to listen to your vids just to see if I am interested. Inevitably, I listen all the way through because you make everything so interesting with your commentary and the informative nature of whoever you're talking about. Thanks, Prof.

An epic episode. Thanks Professor of Rock! 🤘

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

Thank your fo watching!!!

Another thing that happened during that six month period was that Frank Sinatra had a big comeback with “Strangers In the Night”. He knocked the Beatles “Paperback Writer” out of number one. You should do a video on how Frank did it.

@falcon5467

2 жыл бұрын

I remember hearing that Frank Sinatra called "Strangers In The Night" "the biggest mistake I ever made". He hated listening to it.

As a 13 year old, this song grabbed me. From then on, they were my top band. Thank you, Professor! Excellent as always.

Great episode Professor! Love learning the history behind "Paint it black " one of my favorites! I love all the Stones songs, if I had to pick a favorite it would be "Shes so cold". Thanks for sharing some Stones history with us!

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

While the Beatles were my favorite (I'm 70+ now), I have to acknowledge that the stones are the greatest rock band of all times. Nice presentation, prof

@tommyhaynes9157

2 жыл бұрын

Wrong !

"Waiting On A Friend", "Ruby Tuesday" and" Start Me Up" are my three favorite songs by the Stones.

@102scott

2 жыл бұрын

Goes to show you know nothing about the RS.

@elttabykcir

2 жыл бұрын

They are all great songs but one of my favorites is, "She's so cold" that's the song that got me started on guitar.

@phildavison319

2 жыл бұрын

"Ruby Tuesday" was the name of the weekly curry night in a pub between Hampstead and West Hampstead in the 1990s.

@briangriffin8106

2 жыл бұрын

Tattoo You is a great record.

My dad has everything to do with me hearing this song for the first time. He lived and breathed the Stones and the Beatles. I was extremely blessed as a kid to be growing up in the 80’s and it’s music and to be listening to the 60’s sounds in my house growing up.

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

Kyle, You and I had a very similar experience growing up. Grateful for great Father's with great musical taste.

@Tpanther775

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock you said it, my friend. I feel we were lucky beyond words!

Just found your site for this video. Subscribed. Great video coverage of that magic year.

I grew up loving the Stones and loved it when my favorite singer-songwriter Melanie took their song Ruby Tuesday to the # 1 spot in 1970 in England. Jagger told Melanie that her version was much better than the Stones. Melanie also released a great version of "Wild horses" in 1974.

@TheKingofWands

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see another Melanie fan on here. Yes, Ruby Tuesday is especially poignant in her hands. Thanks!

1967 was one of the greatest years for Music EVER!!!

I was 16 in 1966, so I lived through the time you are talking about, but your video told me a lot of stuff I didn't know. Aftermath was the album that got me into the Stones. Paint it Black is a fantastic track. Thanks, guy. Great memories.

Amazing video!! The Stones have been my favorite band since I was 15 and I still learned quite a bit from this video----tremendous job, impeccable research, keep up he great work, really enjoy your channel, cheers! Ps---this song was actually my introduction to the Stones. My buddy had "Through the Past Darkly" a greatest hits covering '66-'69 and Paint it Black was the first song on side one, followed by Ruby Tuesday, by the time it got to Jumping Jack Flash, I was hooked.

Love the Stones. Favourites are As tears go by and Jumpin' jack flash

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

Love JJF. One of the greatest band's ever.

The way we find and listen to Music has changed so drastically now... top 40 radio chart toppers have given way to KZread and Spotify. I miss some of the fun and nostalgia... The market now is so much more vast and complicated... There's still plenty of good music to be made. I think everyone from each generation thinks that the era and the music they grew up with is the best.

You only appreciate their genius with a good measure of maturity under your belt.

Of the hand full of videos I've watched of yours they are tremendously in depth. Rock On

Their ballads are freaking heartbreaking as well: Angie, Fool To Cry, Wild Horses. Also, imagine if they never wrote something like ' Sympathy For The Devil' but a modern rock band wrote it and released it tomorrow... It would still be a mind bending instant classic. They're that relevant.

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

It's so true. Thanks for comment.

@stevejanowiak1982

2 жыл бұрын

Agree, Will!! The Beatles always get the love, but for my money The Stones wrote the most raunchy, dark, sexy and heartbreaking tunes of that era.

@jeffsmith2022

2 жыл бұрын

LOVE Angie to this day...2021...

@israelalvarez4884

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget As Tears go By, I also love Almost Hear your Sigh

@RideAcrossTheRiver

2 жыл бұрын

Not enough young people today. Rock and roll was popular because of boomers born 1945 to -54.

It's funny how both The Stones and The Beatles used the sitar. Good musical competition always produces the best works. I guess the religious influences of Shankar dug deep upon the music world in the 60's. Good to know Jones was the first to pick up the sitar. Love "Painted Black". Thankyou for relating all your knowledge upon us.

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your continued support. We truly appreciate it.

@DarkFlamage

2 жыл бұрын

Not funny at all. What about Boxtops Cry Like A Baby?

@laustcawz2089

2 жыл бұрын

After The Beatles introduced the sitar into pop music, it became a regular feature of pop hits for about a decade-- "Green Tambourine"--Lemon Pipers "Band Of Gold"--Freda Payne "Who Do You Think You Are?"-- Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods, among many others.

@davidholden4543

2 жыл бұрын

I like how steely dan used sitar in the 70s on do it again

@Brotherhood.777

2 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Page was using the Sitar before all of them.

'i see those girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes...' jagger is an utter genius, he has the best lines and so many of them.

I was a boy scout hiking though the mountains and camping with my ear glued to my transistor radio and did not get much sleep because of all these great songs. 😎

I love the sitar, I wish there were more songs with this instrument.

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful sound for sure.

@DarkFlamage

2 жыл бұрын

Cry Like a Baby/ Boxtops. Also... Visions of Paradise/ Moody Blues...try those for a start.

@randymarthins3473

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure there's a plug-in to make your guitar sound like one, in post ;-)

Brian Jones is a genius. A Multi instrumentalist. I Love the RS when Jones was with them

@MrEst1953

2 жыл бұрын

WAS A GENIUS

I was already a Stones fan with Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass - 1966) and, inspired by the Beatles was already learning how to play their songs by then. When they released Paint it Black, the lead singer of a band I knew was playing at a graduation party I attended, he knew my voice because we often jammed together and thought I sounded very close to Jagger, so asked me to sing the song. It was a major hit of the party and gave me a huge boost in confidence. The first time I ever thought I might be suited for singing and performing publicly. Thus, this particular song has an indelible mark on my life.

At the time l was a spotty 15 year old in my first band, am still playing guitar today....55 years later. That's how the 60's, The Stones, The Beatles and many ither bands changed my life.

I love this channel. Who new Drew Carey knew so much about rock?

@scottstolper4218

2 жыл бұрын

Extremely hilarious that is very funny

@MsCadamia66

2 жыл бұрын

Drew Carey?

Sorry, I missed the part where this song nearly tore the band apart. It makes the whole video (very good, by the way) feel like click bait.

Holy hell! I worked at InMotion in the SLC airport for 13 years and would see you in there *constantly*. You'd come in and quietly check out the high end headphones. I always suspected that you worked in the music industry and probably knew more about the headphones than I did so I'd just leave you alone. Then I learn TODAY that you're a walking music history book?! I would have constantly pestered you with questions, ha! I think the closest we ever came to any music chat was when I said, "Cool shirt." I believe it was a Madness shirt but it may have been The Specials. Anyhow, I'm delighted to see that my hunch was right -- you're so intelligent and passionate about two of the coolest things, history and rock 'n' roll! Awesome, man. Well done. I look forward to tucking into all these videos. ✌

Always good videos and episodes:) one of my KZread favorite channel

For me also is Charlie Watts drumming it is awesome on painted black.

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

He's so underrated.

One of your best ever, POR. Well done. Brian Jones was a tragedy and probably a suicide....he built a Ferris Wheel and was not allowed to ride it. My fav 3: Brown Sugar, Jumpin Jack Flash, and Wild Horses. But there were so many more. Covered most of 'em in my garage band, but could never get Paint it Black to sound right. Danged Sittar!

@marksteinhorst5855

2 жыл бұрын

Billy...look for a movie on netflix called "stoned" its about Brian Jones' demise...def not suicide...

@billybud9557

2 жыл бұрын

@@marksteinhorst5855 thnx. will do

Hey Hey!! I saw the Rolling Stones in Cheltenham England in !964... Two weeks after seeing the Beatles at the same venue. Their Hi Watt Amps managed to cut through the screaming, and I danced balancing on the back of the seats with loads of other friends!! Happy days!! Having bought their first Album. The Rolling Stones, The Rolling Stones, I became an instant devotee of the Stones, and still am to this day!! Rock n Roll!!! I play "Route sixty Six" load and proud even now!!

One of the best songs of all time without a doubt in my opinion. The instruments play together perfectly. And the lyrics, as you pointed out, are soul punching.

The Master Musicians of Jajouka were a huge influence for Brian Jones at the time. HE was the best thing about the Stones.

@machinegunjackmcgurn4188

2 жыл бұрын

Really? How many hit songs did Brian write? None. He was a gifted musician who was unfortunately psychologically and physically incapable of handling stardom. His undeniable contributions were to the songs that MICK and KEITH WROTE! And earlier to blues covers. He then proceeded to destroy himself with drugs and alcohol. Very sad.

Can't You Hear Me Knocking, Out of Time, Angie, Wild Horses, Dandelion, the list goes on. Maybe I could work with top three albums, but songs, no way!

@TheShackGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Finally, someone mentions Out of Time!

@terrymay8114

Ай бұрын

@@TheShackGuy yea all time classic esp by chris farlowe

An all time classic song that I don’t think has gotten the accolades it deserves! Great video!

Good Lord! Thank you for that in-depth review of paint it black and reminding me of all of the fantastic music that was released within that 6-month period of 1966 wowza!!

“Come On” a Chuck Berry cover was there first single and “I Wanna Be Your Man” a song written for them by Lennon and McCartney was there second. Both of these did very well for them in the UK charts. Yes “Not Fade Away” was there first top ten hit.

@anicecupoftea8303

2 жыл бұрын

Their, not there.

@regulardadhere8832

2 жыл бұрын

Their not there 👍

@tyronescott6056

2 жыл бұрын

"Not Fade Away" Was The Rolling Stones First Single Released in the U.S.

@mikeede49

2 жыл бұрын

@@tyronescott6056 Come On their first single reached number 21 and their second single I wanna be your man number 12, Not fade away was their third chart hit in the UK the fact that it was their first release in the States is irrelevant and the narrators comment that it was their first hit in the UK is clearly wrong.

Sorry, the greatest single lyric Jagger ever wrote is: "When I'm watchin' my TV and a man comes on to tell me how white my shirts can be but he can't be a man, 'cause he doesn't smoke the same cigarettes as me..."

@bobswan6196

2 жыл бұрын

Or "She blew my nose and then she blew my mind". Proper raunchy rock'n'roll that.

@mrsjupiter9310

2 жыл бұрын

" Come now gentlemen , your love is all l crave, you'll still be in the circus when lm laughing in my grave ..."

@lessmorley7811

2 жыл бұрын

I agree.best R&R lyrics ever penned."cant be a man cause he doesnt smoke".genius.

@falcon5467

2 жыл бұрын

"Salt Of The Earth" is chock full of great lyrics.

@JSB103

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrsjupiter9310, Memo From Turner!!! What a kickass song!! 👍🏻👍🏻🎉🎊👍🏻👍🏻

I adore your channel. So informative, current and well spoken! Rock on brother 🤘

I've always been fascinated by solar eclipses so the lyric near the end of the song "I want to see the sun blotted out from the sky" has always been the stand out line for me

Honestly, I'm not a big Stones fan, but I do like Paint It Black, Gimme Shelter and Waiting On A Friend, which is hardly ever talked about. Start Me Up is alright as well. Wait.... maybe I am a fan and didn't realize it lol.

@mcqueenfanman

2 жыл бұрын

So many good songs for you to hear, try Loving Cup, Shake Your Hip (Hip Shake), Dead Flowers, Monkey Man, and Jigsaw Puzzle to get you started. Get Yer Ya Yas Out is one of the top live albums ever.

@hamerplayer1229

2 жыл бұрын

Waiting on a friend is hot garbage compared to their earlier stuff

@terrymay8114

Ай бұрын

gimmie shelter greatest rock song ever written

You can't talk about Hendrix, Jones, Morrison and the 27 club without mentioning Janis Joplin. Dude, really.

@annaswain1809

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Janis was amazing. Try, just a little bit harder was my favorite.

@HardRockMaster7577

2 жыл бұрын

Lest we not forget Kurt Cobain ? ? ? ?

Although I have always been into music for as long as I can remember, I was only 7 years old when this song hit the air. It was just another Rolling Stones song at the time. I appreciate it more now than I ever did then.

Yet another great segment, Professor, thank you. If i had to pick three: Satisfaction, Gimme Shelter, Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown.

I spy that Nilsson SchMilsson album behind you. Hopefully we have a little Harry on the way.😊👍🥃

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

You know it.

@BillMcGirr

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock Can’t wait. Harry’s story is glorious and tragic. An amazing talent and perhaps the greatest white male singer ever. But I’m biased. Love me some Nilsson.👍🥃

@randymarthins3473

2 жыл бұрын

"Jump Into The Fire" please

@hotrox2112

2 жыл бұрын

@@BillMcGirr "Your breaking my heart, your tearing it apart".......

@BillMcGirr

2 жыл бұрын

@@hotrox2112 So what are you trying to say?🤷‍♂️ 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🥃

The best music the Stones did was when Jones was there; it lost something after he was gone.

@terrymay8114

Ай бұрын

you obviuosly havent heard sticky fingers and exile

This was the first piece that drew my attention to the band away from their covers as a kid and started singing Stones songs on stage at a holiday camp as a kid . I was born in 1957 . Oddly some 30 odd years later this was also the first song amongst a huge eclectic mix I played , my son (born 1999 ) latched onto when he was even younger . I think it has a kind of magic that teases the ears and confuses the mind of kids with pace and energy , which matches a young childs typical busy day tearing through growing up .

One of my all-time favorite Rolling Stones songs! It definitely reminds me of times in my young years when love was more than a little bit hard on me. I especially like the way Jagger sang the last verse. He sounds so sinister at that point, doesn't he? And that guitar playing after Jagger says "I want it painted, painted, painted black...yeah" sounds so cool. It is also one of my favorite songs to sing karaoke.

This list will put you in the Black: 😀✌️ Paint it Black by the Stones Back in Black by AC/DC Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress by the Hollies Baby’s in Black by the Beatles A light in the black by Rainbow Black by Pearl Jam Black and white America by Lenny Kravitz Blackout by Scorpions Fade to Black by Metallica Black hole Sun by Soundgarden Hey hey, My My Into the black by Neil Young Man in the long black Coat by Dylan Men in black by Will Smith Say it loud I’m black and I’m proud by James Brown Spin the black circle by Pearl Jam Sky blue and black by Jackson Browne Black widow by Lita Ford Black by Lita Ford Black magic Woman by Santana/ Fleetwood Mac Black or white by MJ Black Rain by Ozzy Black Sabbath by Sabbath Black Shuck by the Darkness Black Velvet by Alannah Myles Blackbird by the Beatles Black Mountain Side by Led Zep Black and white by Three Dog Nite Black balloon by the Goo Goo Dolls Black Cat by Janet Black is black by Los Bravos/ Belle Epoque Black Gold by Soul Asylum Black Ice by AC/DC Black Diamond by KISS / The Replacements Black Dog by Led Zep Black day in July by Gordon Lightfoot Black Coffee in bed by Squeeze Black and white by Rosanne Cash Black and Blue by VH Black Angel by the Cult Black Crow by Joni Mitchell Black Money by Culture Club Black Widow by Motley Crue Blackman Redemption by Bob Marley Blacks/ Radio by the Psychedelic Furs Black Betty by Ram Jam/ Leadbelly Back to Black by Amy Winehouse Welcome to the black parade by My Chemical Romance Blackened by Metallica Black cars by Gino Vanelli Black train Song by the Doors Black Eyes Blue tears by Shania Dirty black Summer by Danzig Black water by the Doobies BlackStar by Bowie That old black magic by Sammy Davis Jr Fell on black days by Soundgarden Black and blue by Louis Armstrong Black is the Colour by Christy Moore Black horse and the cherry tree by KT Tunstall Black and Gold by Sam Sparro Black and white by Niall Horan The black Angel’s death song by the Velvet Underground I wanna be black by Lou Reed Blondes in black cars by Autograph Black tie White Noise by Bowie Black by Dierks Bentley Man in Black by Johnny Cash The March of the black Queen by Queen Black on black by Heart Black Leather by GnR/ The Sex Pistols/ The Runaways Black Sails in the Sunset by Elvis Costello Black man by Stevie Wonder Black Girl by Betty Everett Blue on black by Five Finger Death Punch Black Celebration by Depeche Mode Black Night by Deep Purple Black night by Charles Brown Black night by Bob Seger Under the big black Sun by X Black Day by Depeche Mode Black Wedding by In this Moment and Rob Halford Black Magic by Slayer Black Friday by Steely Dan Good Mourning/ Black Friday by Megadeth Black and white by INXS Black and white Town by Doves Fourteen Black Paintings by Peter Gabriel Black and White by the dbs Little Black Ache by Bishop Allen The Lady Wore Black by Queensryche Supermassive Black hole by Muse The Little Black Egg by the Nightcrawlers/ The Cars Black Cadillac by Lightning Hopkins Two black Cadillacs by Carrie Underwood Black Cadillac by Shinedown Black is the Soul by Korn Black Girl by Lenny Kravitz Black Velveteen by Lenny Kravitz Black and blue by Whitesnake Black is the Color by Nina Simone Black as night by Nakho Bear & Medicine for the People

@ProfessorofRock

2 жыл бұрын

This will be a long one. SO many great songs..

@AABB-bm9kk

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorofRock I Know ! Should I have picked “Paint” ? 🤔🤷‍♂️🙂✌️

@AABB-bm9kk

2 жыл бұрын

@Anna Trail Ha! You too, my friend 🙂✌️

@MyName-pl7zn

2 жыл бұрын

@@AABB-bm9kk impressive list with black

@AABB-bm9kk

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyName-pl7zn 🙂✌️

Please tell the true story of “Wild Horses”!! A lot of people think it was actually written by Gram Parsons who actually recorded it before the Stones did.

@lokisgodhi

2 жыл бұрын

Jagger and Richards wrote much songs than were just recorded by the Rolling Stones.

Love your take on this entire topic!