The top 5 Rolling Stones songs ever check it now

1. "Gimme Shelter" (1969) 

It takes just the opening notes of "Gimme Shelter" to be transported to another time in American history 

2. "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (1968) 

The song's namesake — a reference to Richards' actual gardener named Jack — has transcended its literal inspiration into rock & roll folklore. 

3. "Paint It, Black" (1966) 

The 1966 U.S. release of the Rolling Stones' Aftermath starts off with a pounding rhythm and beautiful — yet decidedly menacing and anxiety-inducing — guitar picking that confused music fans as much as it enticed them 

5. "Beast of Burden" (1978) 

"Beast of Burden" meshed the sound of Richards and Ronnie Wood in a way that was distinguishingly evolved from the Stones of the late-'60s.