Tina Turner, the undisputed Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll, shocked The Rolling Stones when she revealed her favorite song from their legendary catalog: “Sympathy for the Devil.” The revelation came during an intimate conversation years before her passing, leaving guitarist Keith Richards nearly speechless.

“She picked that one?” Richards recalled with wide eyes. “I nearly fell off my chair. We’ve got so many tracks people usually mention — Satisfaction, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Gimme Shelter — but Tina, she went straight for Sympathy for the Devil. That’s Tina for you. Always surprising, always with her own edge.”

For Turner, the choice went beyond the provocative lyrics. She was drawn to the song’s energy, Mick Jagger’s electrifying performance, and the hypnotic percussion that mirrored the raw power she brought to her own stage shows. “It’s primal, it’s dangerous, it’s alive,” she said. “That’s the kind of music that makes you want to move, makes you feel like you’re part of something bigger than yourself.”

The selection also reflected the deep bond between Turner and Jagger. In the 1960s, she famously helped refine his stage moves, coaching him on rhythm, presence, and showmanship. Richards chuckled, “Mick was always watching Tina. And when she picked Sympathy for the Devil, it felt like she saw something in us the way we always saw it in her.”

For The Rolling Stones, Turner’s endorsement of one of their most daring tracks was unforgettable. For fans, it was a vivid reminder of the mutual respect and influence shared between two of rock’s most iconic figures — always bold, always electrifying.