Gimme Shelter (The Rolling Stones) feat. Taj Mahal | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

"Gimme Shelter" is a track we have wanted to record for years. This song expresses the urgency we all face to unite together as a planet and offers us wisdom with the words, "War, children, it's just a shot away... Love, sister, it's just a kiss away". It really is that simple. We dedicate this song to all the lost, homeless and forgotten people in this world. It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.

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Playing For Change (PFC) is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music, born from the shared belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. The primary focus of PFC is to record and film musicians performing in their natural environments and combine their talents and cultural power in innovative videos called Songs Around The World. Creating these videos motivated PFC to form the Playing For Change Band—a tangible, traveling representation of its mission, featuring musicians met along their journey; and establish the Playing For Change Foundation—a separate 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to building music and art schools for children around the world. Through these efforts, Playing For Change aims to create hope and inspiration for the future of our planet.

[oneinchpunched]

This is the only Rolling Stones song that I never ever tire of hearing. It’s one of those songs that were just channeled from the collective subconscious to be sung by anyone and everyone. It’s the people’s song.

[glenchapman]

Is it just me, or is anyone else's heart is breaking about the fact a 51 year old song about the need for unity is as relevant today as it was the day it was released

[joepollard]

Everyone involved in this song is fantastic, but Taj Mahal and Roselyn Williams are simply another level up. Their contributions give me chills. They're that good.

[annenewsom]

I am a 65 year old woman who finds herself in a shelter because of my health. However I know God is with me and I am grateful to be where I am. Playing for Change is a beautiful way to bring people together through music.

[luco]

This rendition still gives me chills, and I've probably listened to it 1000 times .Magnificent!

[markjones]

The Only time I've ever heard someone do a Stones song Better than the original! Who ever produced this and integrated the various performers so perfectly is amazing. Thank you for sharing this great song so powerfully preformed.

[PoppaMark]

The shortest distance between countries and culture is a love of music! Bless you all!

[hugovallenas]

I have heard this song for years. Finally, thanks to Playing for Change, I understand it.

[Tommy_Mac]

This arrangement proves the beauty in music. It also proves the talent Keith Richards possesses. All are our gifts from humanity.

[gypzs]

This song ….
Wonderful to hear this, around the world. And that we all could be the change this world needs.

[SkyviewArts]

Only “playing for change” can come up with this great song played by musicians from around the world. Fantastic!

[vitorabreu]

Honestly though, I will never get tired of watching this.

[ReverseWingover]

This is what the Internet was invented for. Outstanding.

[donweimer]

Who would have thought this little gem from the soundtrack to Easy Rider would be the superbly crafted fine wine it has become?
A true classic!

[Neil]

Music unites people, brings them together that’s why 21 million have listened to this stunning rendition.

[kixigvak]

Great to see Taj Mahal! One of the stars of the '60s who is still performing!

[krisxyz]

this is for humanity..no race, no religion, no region, no caste. .... for Pure humans

[tomatoes]

Why oh why can't we live like this, one world one people. Thank you for posting.

[robertwiesler]

A FANTASTIC version of
one of the best songs ever written
Taj Mahal is absolutely fantastic here
Thank you for this

[kindnessmakesmesmile]

HUGE FAN OF you all! Been a TAJ fan for last 50 years!!! I’ll never get to meet any of you, I’m sure, but thank you so