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Monday, Jan 26, 2026 - Posted by Rich Miller * On so many levels (the epitome of the band’s ‘controlled chaos’ theory, the backup vocals are viscerally thrilling and the lyrics have spoken to generations worldwide), this was one of their very best… Ooh, see the fire is sweepin’ This is an open thread.
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- Jr. Neef - Monday, Jan 26, 26 @ 7:31 am:
looking fwd. to spring since it was a balmy -15 on my drive to work today.
- Keyrock - Monday, Jan 26, 26 @ 7:58 am:
The very best. It captured the terror of the time.
And it was still thrilling and chilling in concert on their last tour.
- DEE - Monday, Jan 26, 26 @ 8:29 am:
Gimme Shelter and Street Fighting Man were two songs that blared from windows on U of I campus in the early 70’s while Viet Nam protests were occurring.
- Andersonville Right Winger - Monday, Jan 26, 26 @ 9:42 am:
huge win for Illinois basketball at Purdue.
- Friendly Bob Adams - Monday, Jan 26, 26 @ 10:55 am:
Agree with ARW- Illini winning at Purdue was really something. The Wagler kid with 46 points was amazing- 9 of 11 for 3 pointers.
- Stones - Monday, Jan 26, 26 @ 11:38 am:
You’ve hit on my very favorite song. Also Mick Jagger has indicated it’s his favorite as well. Lisa Fischer’s solo is outstanding.
- Rich Miller - Monday, Jan 26, 26 @ 1:57 pm:
===It captured the terror of the time===
It has captured the terror of many times since then, which makes it timeless.
- Loop Lady - Monday, Jan 26, 26 @ 2:38 pm:
IMHO, one of the best Stones albums. Nuff said.
- Dotnonymous x - Monday, Jan 26, 26 @ 6:18 pm:
I remember listening to this song looking for shelter from my government…the government that wanted to send me half way around the world to kill poor peasant villagers for the sake of rich corporate profits…thank God my lottery number saved me from having to choose between expatriation or prison.