Alex Carson
Did you know that Mick Jagger once called one of The Rolling Stones’ most celebrated songs something he “didn’t really like” anymore? Did you know that the same song was inspired by real-life political unrest that shook Europe in 1968? In this video, we explore the surprising story behind the Rolling Stones track “Street Fighting Man,” the anthem of rebellion that its own creator has grown to regret.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 – Intro
01:01 – The Origins of “Street Fighting Man”
04:17 – Jagger’s Changing View of the Song
06:13 – Other Songs the Stones Have Reconsidered
08:05 – The Psychedelic Detour and Its Regrets
09:52 – Why “Street Fighting Man” Still Matters
10:58 – Outro
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We’ll trace the song’s origins back to the Paris riots of 1968, when student protests escalated into a nationwide strike involving millions. You’ll learn how Keith Richards’ unique acoustic riff, combined with Charlie Watts’ powerful drumming and Brian Jones’ sitar work, gave the song its distinctive sound. We’ll also examine the controversy it faced upon release, with some radio stations refusing to play it for fear it would spark unrest.
From there, we’ll look at Mick Jagger’s shifting perspective on the track, including his candid 1995 admission that it no longer resonated with him. Along the way, we’ll explore other Stones songs that have fallen out of favor with the band, such as the controversial “Brown Sugar” and the psychedelic experiments of the late 1960s.
Finally, we’ll consider why “Street Fighting Man” still matters to fans and rock history, even if its writer now feels differently about it. Whether you see it as a timeless protest song or a relic of its era, its place in the Stones’ legacy is undeniable.
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