Get Yer Ya-Yas Out!

album by the Rolling Stones

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Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! The Rolling Stones in Concert is a live album by the Rolling Stones, released in 1970. It was recorded during their 1969 American tour, notably at Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California.1

The album is considered a definitive representation of the band's raw, energetic live performances during a pivotal period in their career. It features iconic songs such as "Jumpin' Jack Flash," "Sympathy for the Devil," and "Honky Tonk Women". The album's title is derived from a lyric in the blues song "When the Levee Breaks," originally recorded by Memphis Minnie. Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! captured the band's blend of blues-rock and their rebellious image, solidifying their status as a premier live act.1

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