My Morning Jacket, Nathaniel Rateliff, Margo Price, Susan Tedeschi

One of the standout features was the remarkable chemistry between the artists. Susan Tedeschi’s rich, bluesy vocals perfectly complemented Nathaniel Rateliff’s raw, soulful style, while Margo Price added a haunting country twang to the mix. Their harmonized vocals gave the song’s iconic chorus new life, weaving a beautiful tapestry of sound that resonated deeply with the audience. The emotional weight behind the lyrics seemed especially poignant in 2024, with the song’s message of acceptance and resilience striking a chord with all in attendance.

My Morning Jacket and Nathaniel Rateliff, Margo Price and Susan Tedeschi – You Can’t Always Get What You Want – Live at Nashville, 2024.

Musically, My Morning Jacket took the lead, delivering their signature expansive sound with a powerful instrumental arrangement. Their layering of guitars, keys, and drums created a dynamic backdrop for the vocalists. Tedeschi added her signature slide guitar licks, enhancing the song with her bluesy flair, while the band maintained the soulful energy that the track demands.

This performance was more than a mere cover; it was a tribute to the spirit of collaboration and the enduring legacy of The Rolling Stones. Taking place in the heart of American music, Nashville, this rendition felt like a celebration of the city’s rich musical heritage, where rock, blues, and country seamlessly blend. The combined talents of these powerhouse artists turned this performance into an unforgettable musical experience.

For anyone lucky enough to witness it, this live rendition of “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” was an emotional and unforgettable moment, showcasing each artist’s unique style while honoring the timelessness of the original song. It was a perfect reminder of how powerful music can be when genres and talents come together.

Lyrics:
I saw her today at the reception
A glass of wine in her hand
I knew she would meet her connection
At her feet was her footloose man

No, you can’t always get what you want
You can’t always get what you want
You can’t always get what you want
But if you try sometime you’ll find
You get what you need

I saw her today at the reception
A glass of wine in her hand
I knew she was gonna meet her connection
At her feet was her footloose man

You can’t always get what you want
You can’t always get what you want
You can’t always get what you want
But if you try sometimes, well, you might find
You get what you need
Ah, yeah
Oh

And I went down to the demonstration
To get my fair share of abuse
Singing, “We’re gonna vent our frustration
If we don’t we’re gonna blow a fifty-amp fuse”
Sing it to me, honey

You can’t always get what you want
You can’t always get what you want
You can’t always get what you want
But if you try sometimes, well, you just might find
You get what you need
Ah baby, yeah
Ah

I went down to the Chelsea drugstore
To get your prescription filled
I was standing in line with Mr. Jimmy
And, man, did he look pretty ill
We decided that we would have a soda
My favorite flavor, cherry red
I sung my song to Mr. Jimmy
Yeah, and he said one word to me, and that was “dead”
I said to him

You can’t always get what you want, well no
You can’t always get what you want. I tell you, baby
You can’t always get what you want, no
But if you try sometimes you just might find, uh, mm
You get what you need, oh yeah, woo!

Ah, woo!

You get what you need, yeah, oh baby
Ah yeah

I saw her today at the reception
In her glass was a bleeding man
She was practiced at the art of deception
Well, I could tell by her blood-stained hands, sing it

You can’t always get what you want, yeah
You can’t always get what you want, ooh yeah, child
You can’t always get what you want
But if you try sometimes you just might find
You just might find
You get what you need, ah yeah
Ah baby, woo!

Ah, you can’t always get what you want, no, no, baby
You can’t always get what you want, you can’t now, now
You can’t always get what you want
But if you try sometimes you just might find
You just might find that you
You get what you need, oh yeah
Ah yeah, do that

Songwriters: Keith Richards / Mick Jagger