The second half of this was an unplanned, spontaneous jam, captured as they played it. They had finished the “main” part of the song and most of the musicians put down their instruments, but Mick Taylor (on guitar), Charlie Watts (drums) and Rocky (percussion) kept going with a totally different groove. Everyone else joined in, and fortunately the control room kept the tape rolling. Amazing

Keith Richard's hard riff, the late Bobby Keys, from Texas, on sax, and Mick Taylor on lead guitar. This was my favorite incarnation of the Stones. Mick Taylor could take them to another level.  I suggest Sister Morphine, from the same album, originally written for and sung by Mick's girlfriend at the time Marianne Faithful. Ry Crowder played a wicked slide guitar on the Stones version of 5hise song.

The opening guitar riff is one of the greatest in the history of rock'n'roll.

The Stones were at their very best when Mick Taylor was on lead guitar.

This is the Mick Taylor era. Lot's of folks think he was their best guitarist.
The look on your faces was priceless. I've seen them live 6 times. Even brought my teenage (at the time) daughter. Always a blast.
Thanks for the reaction.

Very deep rabbit hole. One of the godfathers of rock.

The older I get (currently 71) the more I appreciate the Stones. Been listening to them since I was 13 and loved every minute. That opening riff… DAMN!

Favorite Stones song-- that outro jam is stratospheric....

Ladies & Gentlemen #MICKTAYLOR

So many styles that these guys mastered, and always dripping in style when they were doing it. Lyrically 'Sympathy For The Devil' is one of the greatest songs in rock.

5.23.23.      Mick Taylor on Lead Guitar 🎸 my favorite years of Stones discography📀

The whole ending jam session was unintended consequence of leaving a recording machine on while the band just went into a jam session true story

There's a reason that they're called "The Greatest Rock n Roll Band In The World" .!!!

Charlie Watts was an amazing drummer. He lays down a vibe with his patterns that is perfect for the  Stones.

You've got 60 years of wonderful catchup to come.

"Intro to the RS" true, and it never got better.

@AirplayBeats  On that same Rolling Stones album, the two best deep tracks are 'You Gotta Move' and 'I Got the Blues'.

Keith Richards and his riffs….he plays to benefit of the song and he blends it seamlessly. The more you listen to the Stones the more his genius stands out.

Mick is a shaman. He will mesmerize you right along with the music. They have so many vibes, this will be a fun ride. Edit - their deep cuts are as strong as the hits, there are no bad ones

The whole Exile On Main St. album is an experience.