Best Stones single

[Miroir Noir]

I'm bored, too. ABKCO era.

[TomAz]

There are only 4 possible correct answers from that list.

[Gribbz]

I voted "Paint it Black."

[Mr. Fuzz]

I was born in a crossfire hurricane
And I howled at my ma in the driving rain

[Riggins33]

Ruby Tuesday dogs. How cum Let it be wasn't on the list?

[TomAz]

The 4 are, "Satisfaction", "Paint It Black", "Jumpin Jack Flash", and "Sympathy for the Devil". I voted for Sympathy for the Devil. Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name.

[Courtney]

I have a personal affection for "You Can't Always Get What You Want," but I would feel pretty solid voting for either "Jumping Jack Flash" or "Sympathy for the Devil" from this list.

[TomAz]

Yeah Mitch that counts as ABKCO era. what gives dude.

[Miroir Noir]

It came down to "You Can't Always Get What You Want," "Sympathy for the Devil," and "other" for the last two choices. There's no correct way of handling that.

[bmack86]

So the best song wasn't a single. Who would not have put Gimme Shelter out as a single when you had a song that strong?

[bmack86]

Of those four I go Jumping Jack Flash. I love that riff so much, even though the solo on Sympathy is incredible.

[Miroir Noir]

So the best song wasn't a single. Who would not have put Gimme Shelter out as a single when you had a song that strong?

Truth. My favorite Stones song as well.

[Mr. Fuzz]

OP, you should've included some videos because there are a lot of great ones on the web.

[Mr. Fuzz]

Of those four I go Jumping Jack Flash. I love that riff so much, even though the solo on Sympathy is incredible.

It's almost damn near impossible to sit still during this song. I've gotta shake!

[canexplain]

I'm shocked. CR****

Over 7 Million Times

Yesterday - The Beatles

Never My Love - The Association

Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

[bmack86]

I'm shocked. CR****

Over 7 Million Times

Yesterday - The Beatles

Never My Love - The Association

Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

What?

[canexplain]

mOST PLAYED OR REQUESTED SONGS... i ALWAYRS THOUGH sSTIFACION WAS ONE OF THEM CR******

[TomAz]

So the best song wasn't a single. Who would not have put Gimme Shelter out as a single when you had a song that strong?

Truth. My favorite Stones song as well.

Agreed. Between the intro guitar weave, Mary Clayton, and the loose-but-tight way the song hangs together throughout, it's a fucking masterpiece. One of many.

BUT IT WASN'T A SINGLE SO DEAL WITH IT BRYAN.

[algunz]

I voted Paint it Black, but I do love Time is on my side.

[TomAz]

Anastasia screamed in vain.

[canexplain]

Under My Thumb just to be difficult ..... cr****

[canexplain]

Or Hey You Get Off My cloud is a good pick cr****

[Grandma]

jumpin jack flash

[SoulDischarge]

Alright, since there's a legit reason for "Gimme Shelter" not being included, I'll give it to "Sympathy For The Devil."

[santasutt]

Tumbling Dice = Best Stones song of all time

Had to vote Other.

[buddy]

I don't think "Tumbling Dice" is in the ABKCO era? If so, i'd vote that.

[santasutt]

I don't think "Tumbling Dice" is in the ABKCO era? If so, i'd vote that.

When I clicked on Mitch's link, it was on the list.

[santasutt]

In that case I vote Honky Tonk Woman b/w You Can't Always Get What You Want

[TomAz]

Mitch's link lists all the RS albums.

By "ABKCO-era" I thought Mitch basically meant singles that showed up on one of the Hot Rocks compilations. Since the Stones' actual record label in the 60s was Decca and/or London

[Miroir Noir]

Essentially, yes, the '60s, pre-Rolling Stones Records stuff. More this than Hot Rocks, but I guess neither of those comps is actually spot-on because they include singles from Sticky Fingers at the end.

I forget that for these early albums, ABKCO and Virgin weren't the original labels.