This song still resonates to this day. In this time now

La and Che: The Stones wrote this song in 1972 after a 14 year old unarmed African American kid was walking with his father to the NYC auto-body shop where his dad worked at 5am so he could watch him work. Two plainclothes cops jumped out of a car and allegedly did NOT ID themselves. The boy and his dad thought they were being mugged and ran away and one of the cops fatally shot the 14-year old in the back. The Dad ran to a MARKED police car and had them drive over to the crime scene thinking that he and his son were mugging victims and the regular cops and the dad allegedly saw the 2 plain-clothes cops kicking the dead teen's body. They were tried criminally BUT acquitted by a majority white jury when the cops said they were investigating an armed robbery (involving 2 30+ year olds)- the first time NYC police were criminally charged for a BLM style event- but the shooter was kicked off the force for this act and prior events with other people and the family WON at civil trial for unlawful death of their son. It came out in the civil trail that the cop who did the shooting had shot another Black man in the back.....

@888jimm

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I did not know the story.

@AirplayBeats

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information!!

@mikemicrael5749

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this background. I did not know all the details.

@Greg-io1ip

Жыл бұрын

Trump's cops. Keith Schiller. His racist gang within NYPD. Same scumbag who accused Central Park 5 of rape and murder, acquitted by DNA evidence that linked it to a white serial rapist murderer. Anyone of color nursing Trump's racist moobs because he conned criminals like Don King and a few others to take the money to pretend Stop & Frisk policies Fred & Donald Trump implemented with Mafia fixer Roy Cohn, if you weren't awake for Central Park 5, well in 1970's, Fred and Donald's housing discrimination was in peak operation. Paying dirty cops to clear out people of color near their condos and towers they contended lowered their real estate values just walking around nearby. Keith Richards knows all about racist shitbag Trumpedo.

@chriscraftguy

Жыл бұрын

Interesting story. Thanks for sharing.

The Stones don't stop.

The Stones were and are the Real Deal. They touched on subjects others couldn't, and did it with grit and class.

This was the Era when The Stones had the pulse of the street in all of their music, like many artists of the day. It was gritty and unflinching. No sugarcoating at all. Grew up loving this space in music, prior to Punk and Disco as a kid. It had the residue of the 60’s struggles all over it. It was real, powerful and beautiful. You guys are killin it! 🤘😎

@bryanmack4054

9 ай бұрын

I was surprised to learn that critics weren’t that impressed with Goats head soup album….exile on main st, while good…was a bit overrated to me. The Stones were still at their peak at this point

When they talk about a 'classic' rock song...this is quintessential...there may be equals, but there is nothing better.

So, so,many. This could go on forever.

You could just do Stones reactions for the next six months and probably not find any bad or throwaway songs. There were back then, and still to this day, are something very special. Bangers stacked on top of each other, song by song, album by album. BTW, The Doobie Brothers, The Stones and Grand Funk on the same day….pure 🔥. You guys are killin’

@garybalranald6323

8 ай бұрын

Most bands: 5 - 10 good songs and most of the rest is filler. Stones: 40+ well known songs, with the best being as good as anyone else's. And the rest of their songs - lots of them are better than their hits.

Goats head soup is an underrated album, so good. The funny part is I’m revisiting the stones primarily because of watching your reactions. When you’re growing up with it in your home you tend to take it for granted. Thanks!

@jamesrennie-xk1gn

Жыл бұрын

Same here, made me re evaluate Plant as a singer....

@ginapurpura1182

Жыл бұрын

Same!!!

@fuchsiaswing8545

Жыл бұрын

As a die-hard Stones fan, I am happy people are finally encouraged to revisit one of the undeniable topmost bands of all time.

@janetsilverhawk7204

Жыл бұрын

We just thought it was normal, the music so real

Another great gritty Stones track.

" I Don't Know Why" hidden gem

chills

Another one of my fav Stone tracks

Goats Head Soup has always been my favourite album and this track one of the reasons

What a decade...some of the worst events, some of the best music. 😢❤

The po-lice in New York city, chased a boy right through park, in a case of mistaken identity, they put a bullet through his heart. Heartbreakers, with your forty fours, wanna tear your world a part.

Love this kind of Stones track, when they sound ragged, raw, and tight all at the same time. Just a great band.

@StevenCarinci

Жыл бұрын

The song captures the see spirit of NYC long before son of Sam with his 44 terrorized the city.

@fuchsiaswing8545

Жыл бұрын

There's also a definite ode to the funky soul of artists like Isaac Hayes and Curtis Mayfield, not just in sound but overt social consciousness. Moreover, it was the height of blaxploitation, which probably had as much influence on this track as what was really happening on the streets. “Fingerprint File” on the next album ups the ante.

Ya I always loved this song. But it has broke my heart. I grew up on the streets, so I could identify with both incidents 😢❤🇨🇦

I saw in an interview one time Keith Richard’s said other bands are about the rock and they were more about the roll. True groove masters! Great song!

I love how you guys are lovin the Stones. Keep rollin, baby! (Oh, and SRV...lol.)

Through it all, in the expanse of music, genres, eras, over a span of decades, at the end of the day, the stones just come out on top for me, as the greatest.

The first Stones song I fell in love with.them horns baby

@AirplayBeats

Жыл бұрын

My man Melvin. Hope you have a great weekend!!

@melvinwomack3717

Жыл бұрын

@@AirplayBeats same to you guys man yall are bringing it 💯

I bought this album the day it came out, I was a senior in high school.

If we didn't have a revolution in the 70s with this music then what is it gonna take?

The Stones are the epitome of music, which is organic, and not contrived like a lot of contemporary music of today

@alanstrom2221

Жыл бұрын

I like your sentiment, though I don't agree with your comment. It would take way too long to explain why.

@metaphoria3

Жыл бұрын

Think you both are on the right track

@smartfreddy

Ай бұрын

Correct

Stole the love right out my heart ❤

Yes!!!!! Goats head soup is the most underrated of all stones records! Good work 👏 great reaction NOW PLEASE DO SHATTERED!!! 🙏 😅

@Cyrus_got_verified

9 ай бұрын

Off the hook by the Rolling Stones is also really underrated as well

Give me chills😮

"This group is AMAZING!" I LOVE it! Stones always had longevity. Thanks for another GREAT reaction

Another great song your hitting the diamonds of rock ..continue your journey great job.

All your reactions today came out within two three years of each other which means it was the golden age of rock and roll! I remember this one being on the jukebox for $0.10 a play. Back when I used to shoot pool and play foosball. Y'all are killing it, I'm telling you, killing it! Peace!

The summer of rage.

@susanhall4063

24 күн бұрын

Like this one

You guys have made me remember just how much the Stones music touched our young lives! Thanks for doing it….cheers!

When this song came out, I was a young kid, had no idea what this song was about, now I do and the song is still great.

Great choice guys. The rest of Goats Head Soup is fantastic as well.

I love this Rolling stones rabbit hole!!!! So many more great songs still untouched!!!!😊 "Dead flowers","Mother's little helper",”19th Nervous Breakdown "........💯👍

THIS is the Stones.

No way! How long have we waited for some on point dudes to do The Rolling Stones. Here we go!

Only The Stones could make DOO DOO DOO DOO DOO a hit

One of my top 5 Stones songs....killer.

The horns are so sweet

A couple of live tunes “Midnight Rambler” at The Marquee Club 1971 and “It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll” Maddison Square Garden 2003.

As true today, as it was yesterday Peace

From the Goats Head Soup album, and all of it is worth hearing.

Billy Preston played keyboards on this and quite a bit more during the 70s with The Stones

They did some great covers too, Just my imagination is is a good example.

Rolling Stones are absolute 🔥. So many timeless songs in their catalog that sound just as good and relevant today as they did when they first came out 30, 40, 50+ years ago. For another Stones banger, you need to check out “It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (but I like it).” Amazing lyrics and a hard core rocker!

You guys are dope.

I just saw the Tedeschi Trucks Band in concert last night and they performed this song. How about that?!?

@kentishmale1969

Жыл бұрын

I bet they were fantastic!! 👍

The Stones were never my favorite band but they have quite a few songs that are quite perfect, this is one of them.

Great choice.

Good job fellas. You guys get to the point.

This song is wicked on so many levels, I love it! My first favorite band...

Two best songs from this album- Goats Head Soup- are- Hide your love and 100 years ago. Mick Taylor on lead guitar!!!! Check these two out!! Stones best years

Love this album!! And all other Stones album lol. I don't think I've heard a bad song from them like ever!! I'm so happy my mom introduced me to them and is taking me to their concerts! Saw them last year in Milan and my god they were just AMAZING. Seeing and hearing Wild Horses live was unreal.... Still mind blowing that Mick jagger did the concert in 38 degrees Celsius (it's like almost 100 degrees F I think??) 10 days after getting tested positive of covid. Like who does that??? Most would have cancelled the whole tour, like some do that are 1/4 of his age... no names mentioned haha.. but not Mick Jagger. Nope. Living legend. Mad respect.

Fingerprint File for the groove if you haven’t already guys. You won’t regret it. Always come to your reactions first.

Mick was growling!

Another vote for "Dead Flowers!" (Keep up the fabulous Stones reactions!)

One of my fave RS tunes. Can't say that I have an all-time fave. There are just too many.

Y'all need to hear Exile on Main Street! Talk about gritty!

This world can be so cold and the Stones touched every subject right on point

Your channel is just banger after banger Well done ❤️

One of those songs that make you wish for just one more verse. Two is just not enough.

So Much of the Stones best work came from the time Mick Taylor was on Guitar with Keef .

This should be good. Not bad for 50 years old.

NYC back in the 1970s was crazy.. the crime and corruption. I lived there for 28 years

This is my favorite stones recording. That guitar break is phenomenal

Great reaction to a great song. At one point, they refused to have the NYPD do security.

Billy Preston (clavinet and Electra piano) and Mick Taylor (lead guitar) use the wah-wah effect brilliantly here. Be sure to listen to some of the live versions from 1973, where Taylor cuts loose. Also, not enough can be said of Jim Horn’s masterly horn arrangement.

Off the under-appreciated Goats Head Soup album. Mick Taylor era.

@fuchsiaswing8545

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the Jamaican album, as I often refer to it. It's less focused than its four predecessors, but the high points are peak-era Stones, and it coincides with the band’s phenomenal European Tour of 1973, where they played with a matchless synergy and tightness compared to ensuing tours. I like the album, even if its hazy production bogs down some of the tracks, and it marks a shift from long-time producer Jimmy Miller, in addition to more ballad territory. All in all, a very good record that teeters on greatness.

The cops in NYC were furious refused security for band

This is a pretty heavy song for being so damn funky.

Billy Preston on the Clavinet overdriven through tube Marshals, with those 1-5-1 powerchords, tells you what you're getting into in the first 2 bars!

Thanks fellas for taking me on this journey with you. One of many great songs from the Stones. Great reaction fellas! Appreciate you 🙏 ❤

Billy Preston played piano on this song, and Chuck Findley played trumpet. Other artists Chuck Findley other worked for include George Harrison, Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, the Carpenters, Rod Stewart, and Robert Palmer. This is a trumpet-heavy track that pushes the sound Jagger wanted. Great choice, guys.

@melvinwomack3717

Жыл бұрын

I'm going to look into this those are some great names in this funky soup.thank you for that info 👍

@nazfrde

Жыл бұрын

Billy actually played clavinet and electric piano.

@triggerwarning5762

Жыл бұрын

​@@nazfrdeYeah. Those first coupla bars with the overdrive clavinet power chords are sick. Most people don't realize that the wah in the chorus is Billy's clav.

@flyingburritobro68

10 ай бұрын

Bobby Keys and Jim Horn both played sax on this tune so you are hearing a horn section not just one person. Billy Preston also drives the song with his clavinet playing in addition to piano

Seems like it's HHHHooooot. i know them as I am 64. you have a long way to go with the band. One of the Top10 groups.

The stones were never ones to shy away from social commentary and this song is one instance of that.✌🏼🎶😢

Now I'm in a Rolling Stones mood tonight. I looked first this time and didn't see it, so please do Time Waits for No One when you get a chance. Thanks.

Mick wrote Living in a Ghost Town during the pandemic in 2020. Check out the video

So good!

A little clavinet, wah wah pedal, and brass on this one. I think they were listening to some funk and soul from the early 70s around this time.

Lyrics are dope

One of my all times favs by the stones Masterpiece

Yeah, this lyric is as relative today as it was then. Jagger is a rather deep song writer. His lyrics are not fluffy and usually are very real. So glad y'all get it. This band is very special.

Ok enough is enough MIDNIGHT RAMBLER next pleaseeeee

Now you on the good shit! The legend Bobby Keys on sax ;)

@fuchsiaswing8545

Жыл бұрын

Jim Horn, who did the arranging of the horn section, and Bobby Keys both play sax, while Chuck Findley plays trumpet.

Truly heartbreaking lyrics

Can’t believe it I was thinking about this tune today and here you are… really good isn’t it…

I suggest you watch some live Stones it will blow you away. The Rolling Stones at the Max is an awesome live film with the Stones at their best. You guys will love it

Stole the love right out your heart....man what a line

That growl at the end says it all, rockin tune!!!!!!!!!! My FAV!!!!!!!!!!

Hand of Fate is one you should give a listen to as well.The story that one tells is Great as well.

Greatness

G r eat song. Stone cold! You guys hit it straight on. Bullseye!

As others have pointed out based on true story Cant wawait for you guys to do Cant You Hear Me Knocking It's a groove

The emotion in Jagger's voice makes this song.

Mick Taylor brought the Southern country to the Blues Rock

The song was a commentary on urban America and how violent it was, both criminally and law enforcement. Fun fact: Billy Preston played the awesome piano 🔥

You let it play out without stopping. Sometimes the song just takes you for a ride. As the great ones should.

This song was released in 1973, meaning it was written in the years before, it’s a shame how much it reflects on how things are now a half a Century later.