AMANDA-- "SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL" by THE ROLLING STONES

Hey all! I don't have much to say about today's song except it is so much fun and a real favorite in our family. "Sympathy for the Devil" gives an account of human history from the point of view of Lucifer himself, whose not shy about his many exploits-from the crucifiction of Jesus Christ to the assassination of JFK. Jagger in the role of the Devil doesn't take all of the credit for the many atrocities committed against man but one cannot help being both slightly amused and terrified by the gleeful arrogance in his voice. Adding to its overall masterfulness and originality is the percussion, which gives the song a samba rhythmn and almost mystical if not hypnotic feel. Here the Stones are at their best and certaintly their most devilish. Happy listening and enjoy!

Fun fact: "Sympathy for the Devil" created a controversy upon its release in 1968, leading some to believe that the members of the band were real-life Satan worshippers and involved in the occult.