To receive 10% off your first month of customized online therapy with a licensed counselor, visit www.betterhelp.com/amandawebster 💖Keep the mental health conversation going by sharing your story here in the comments. No matter where you are in your journey, you have a safe place here to share your struggles and accomplishments without judgment. This is how we break the mental health stigma. 💖
Hey Amanda. As a rocker, growing up in the early 80s, the Who was my favorite band, apart from Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Anyways, at 19 I suffered a series of nervous breakdowns while attending Florida State. From there, I lived for years with life threatening anxiety and depression. It was unimaginable suffering. I tried every medication on the periodic table. By the grace of God, I found the proper drug regiment at around 27. But soon after fell back into drugs and alcohol like a teenager. Which is a different kind of animal. Mental illness is a very lonesome. But I have now been sober for 13 years and have surrendered my life to the Lord. I now have a peace that transcends understanding. Ok. If you want a real rock song, you need to check out black sabbath war pigs and also heaven and hell. Also van halen And the cradle will rock. 😊But the studio versions. Also, I know longer follow politics for my mental help. Regards from Robert from South Florida.😊
53 years later now, It's really hard to measure what has actually changed since this song was first recorded. I am a 58 year old African American, I still don't think Change has really happened in the world. Just as Matter cannot be changed or destroyed. Hate cannot be changed or destroyed. It only is transformed. Peace is only obtained within yourself, unfortunately. Legendary band, tho! Pete, Roger, Moonie and The Ox!!
History was once the present. I don't believe "peace" is in our stars anytime soon, but that doesn't mean there isn't progress and kindness. I highly recommend downloading the Squirrel News app. It shares positive news about progress and positive initiatives in the world. Many things are moving in the right direction. For example, the global homicide rate is projected to decrease to 4.7 in 2030, as evidenced by long-term trends.
The song was released in 1971, and it was about people of the time realizing that the promises of the counterculture revolution of the 1960s were falling flat. Peace and love hadn’t stopped Vietnam, and those values were proving to be just fads that gave way to consumerism, nationalism, and white supremacist backlash against civil rights.
@@jonmcalister1802 it would be interesting to know what pete townshend would write if he rewrote 'won't get fooled again'!! the 'minorities are becoming the majority in this day & age!!!
I recommend watching “The Kids Are Alright”. It is the film this clip is pulled from and is one of the first and best “Rockumentaries” ever made. It spans the bands entire history up to that point.
Sadly the last song they ever performed as this line up. Townsend prancing about on stage was due to the director demanding they do the song again. Who knew it would be the last. 4 months later Keith passed away. Filmed at Shepperton Studios (near my old house) They were filming Alien next door and allegedly Ridley Scott was impressed with the lasers he included them in the film!
Yes- theyhad to stop filming one day as the WHO were so loud and the cast went to watch. The lasers were used in the 'egg silo" scene where Kane (John Hurt) meets the facehugger
The whole point of the song is that nothing ever changes…..the final lyric says it all..”meet the new boss, same as the old boss”. A very angry performance this, especially from Pete….the Who performed best when angry, most shows were this energetic. Also, drummer Keith Moon is very ill at this late stage in his life….his drug filled life finally caught up with him 4 months later, at the age of 32. To see the band at their best, watch “Young man blues”, at the Isle of Wight.
As for mental health issues, check out the antics of the drummer Keith Moon. Many called him Moon the Loon, and those that had encountered him always came away with a crazy story. He really lived the heavy rock star life, alcohol drugs and off the wall behavior.
I've watched any number of reactions to this performance over the last week or so. I must congratulate you on immediately picking up on the message contained in the lyrics, seems that almost all other reactors don't really get it. As others have pointed out, the last line "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss" is a real killer.
People that don't know The Who, who were big in the 70's, sometimes have heard a few of part of their songs from the openings of the CSI TV shows. This song was used in CSI Miami opening.
While that performance was in 1978, the song itself was originally recorded and released back in 1971 on The Who's near perfect WHO'S NEXT album. More Who can only be a good thing.
They were just as wild offstage, too...Hotel-room destroying after-concert parties and drummer Keith wasn't nicknamed "Moon The Loon" for nothing. But in spite of all thier craziness, they put out some very creative music, a great rock opera and gave thier fans 110 % every show. ( I think they still hold the Guinness Book of Record's "Loudest Concert spot)
Keith got a Rolls Royce and drove it straight into his London swimming pool. When the house was put up for sale ur aid "Home to buy with Rolls Royce" lol
I am always amazed when finding out people never knew this song. My dad would play it along side of Hotel California like once a months to 'test' his stereo setup.
The Who wrote a concept album called Quadrophenia. It's about a teenager growing up on the outskirts of London in the 60's. The last song on the album is called "Love Reign O'er Me" and to me, it's the greatest song of all time. On the 3 songs preceding it, Jimmy, the main character, is contemplating suicide. "Love Reign O'er Me" confirms he lived. I hope you'll react to it!
Everyone needs to watch the making of Quadrophenia as it truly talks about the making of the album and most definitely the son Rain O're me. NOne of the band wanted to be the lead on the song due to all the trouble they had as kids/teenagers. Pete in the documentary states he had come in early that day to record the vocals since John and Roger had refused only to here Roger in the both singing it the Scream/ of Love at the end is a true heart felt cry from Roger
Great reaction! As someone who grew up in the 60s and 70s I think you are totally right about the disillusionment and anger here. Pete wrote it (at least partly) because of his disappointment with how the 60s "Consciousness Revolution" turned out. That was a time when there was a lot of hope for revolution and change in general, and in the 70s many felt that hope went nowhere. Nevertheless there has been progress, even if it's "2 steps forward, 1 back". My antidote to cynicism and disillusionment is to look at what the young people are doing today: every generation screws some things up for the next and makes some things better, and their spirits haven't been squashed yet.
If you are looking for another WHO song, check out Baba O' Riley. It almost has the same message as Won't get fooled again. The Who - Baba O'Riley (Shepperton Studios / 1978) / TheWhoVEVO ua-cam.com/video/Gu9HhYv0C7E/v-deo.html
Great reaction, Amanda! I saw this performed live back in the mid-70s. It was one heck of a concert. Baba OReilly is another fantastic song off the same LP as this.
Pete Townshend's signature guitar style of showing us, "Hey look, there ain't no arthritis in this young shoulder!!" I'm quite sure he can't do that anymore these days! Ouch, I need four ibuprofens from just watching him! 🤣
The Who started out around 1964/1965 when they were in their early 20s. "Won't Get Fooled Again" was released in 1971 on their full album titled "Who's Next." I was 15 that year, and it did get a lot of airplay on the FM rock stations during that time period when the DJ's had a lot of freedom to spin all the cool rock songs and rock music over the airwaves of FM radio. I saw The Who in 1980 at the Los Angeles Sports Stadium. Unfortunately drummer Keith Moon was no longer with The Who when I saw them in 1980 due to the fact he passed away sometime in 1978 of a drug overdose of prescribed medication to combat his alcoholism.
Right there with you Amanda! I went thru a phase when I was a political news media junkie. Then I had the epiphany that I was waking up every day just looking for something to be outraged about, and it wasn't good for my mind. I still try to be somewhat well informed about the things that affect me, but I mostly am determined to make a difference thru my vote and my deeds.
The crazy guitar player, Pete Townshend, is also the main songwriter of the band, and programmed the keyboards you heard at the beginning of the song and in the break in the middle of the song. He is an amazing musical force.
@@jimmyt9345 He was obviously mocking the fans -- and admitting what he was about, the whole dynamic between rock star and uncritically worshipful fans.
@@jimmyt9345 It is Townsend's statement to the FANS about the FANS being hypnotized. It points also to the phony "rebellion" by rock musicians co-opted by corporate capitalism. It's easy to buy off the so-called "rebels": just look at "The Who". The song is MOCKING "revolution" -- new boss/same as the old boss.
Thursday, Nov. 22, 1973 (a rainy Thanksgiving night), The Who at the Forum in Inglewood (Los Angeles) CA. Myself and 19,999 other very fortunate fans got to witness the single greatest rock concert OF ALL TIME. Even by Who standards, this was the ONE. If you were there, you know.
Amanda, you probably weren't even born yet when I saw The Who touring for the Who's Next album. They set the original attendance record at the venue where I saw them, and I was lucky enough to have seats for the show. They were at the top of their game at that point. You may not have noticed but the drummer used to duct tape his headphones to his head to keep them on because of the intensity that he played with, I will never forget that show!!!!! Glad you enjoyed and understood what the song was about, stay happy beautiful!! 🌹
The studio version is from their 1971 album “Who’s Next”. It’s a fantastic album and Pete Townshend wrote two rock operas, “Yommy” and “Quadrophenia” that are magnificent.
How did Yommy get in there? Man, my typing is deteriorating! 😁 Yes, Tommy was great - the first rock opera. I worked with a guy who used music as part of therapy to help troubled youth - he said they all related to “Tommy”. @@gordowg1wg145
The Who was probably the greatest "live" rock & roll band of all time, and this clip captures that perfectly. Everyone here was top of their field at the time, and while Keith(the drummer), wasn't in his best shape physically, he still nailed it. To see them at their most ferocious, watch them at the Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus performing "A Quick One", it was before they made it big, and you could see the "hunger" in how they played. My personal favorite band of all time, and it was performances like this that led me down that path.
Interesting reaction to The Who, you might not know that The Who did a whole rock opera concept double album that is about trauma, abuse, mental health, and societal ills. Tommy was their fourth studio album released in 1969, there is also a 1972 London Symphony Orchestra version, it was made into a film in 1975, and a Broadway musical in 1992. That would be quite the journey for you to react to. The only comparable rock opera I can think of is Pink Floyd's 11th studio album, The Wall double album released in 1979, that was also made into a film in 1982, The Wall concert tours began in 1980 and were highly theatrical with enormous props. Pink Floyd has many songs related to mental health as they had to replace one of the founders, Syd Barrett due mental health and drug abuse issues. Similar themes of abuse or neglect by adults and loss of a father in WWII are in both these rock operas, but they are also quite different.
And yes that's Duck Tape holding the Drummer's (Keith MAD Moon) headphones on. Without a doubt he was one of the wildest, coolest and funniest guys in rock......ever. Keith passed away shortly after this legendary performance RIP. It is said Jim Henson based the muppet drummer "Animal" on him.
1 of the best album of 1971. I was at the who concert at the Forest Hills tennis stadium I was 18 yrs old and the show left chills up+ down my spine im 70 yrs old now
This song was also used as theme song in the serie CSI Miami. The band also made the rock opera Tommy. Pete Townshend is the still living guitarist of this band. Very unique style of playing.
First time seeing a reaction from your channel and it's utterly amazing how you picked up on the entire theme of this song from just the first few moments, that was epic in it's own right. Kudos to you Amanda. And thanks for promoting mental health, as that is sorely lacking in our current society. You just earned a new sub for your efforts, all the best on your journey.
Good analysis. The song is almost as much a warning against breaking the system as it is in wishing for something better, because through the chaos the same kind of leaders will usually rise to the top, simply adopting a slightly different mask. This idea might have been influenced by the Beatles' 1968 song "Revolution" written during the youth unrest of 1968 (I was 10 at the time so it was all a bit scary and over my head), which is also unenthusiastic about violent change, without regard to consequences. Having said that I can't think of a time when our leaders seem so detached from the lives of the people they lord it over, so the times are certainly worryingly interesting again. You might like to hear from an Artist such as Peter Gabriel (ex Genesis) who took a more cold look at political struggle in his third album (Peter Gabriel 3 : Nicknamed Melting Man because of the sleeve art) and does it with brilliant music and songs.
As someone who grew up in this era, never would have guessed from their R&R antics the WHO's Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend would later in life go on to co-found the Daltrey/Townshend Teen and Young Adult Cancer Program at UCLA Medical Center. Much respect for them...😏
Recommendation: Storm in a Teacup is a song written by Lynsey de Paul (credited as Lynsey Rubin) and Ron Roker, recorded by the British group The Fortunes and released as a single in 1972 (No.7 UK charts). Lynsey de Paul (née Lynsey Rubin) accused father of physical abuse when young. Storm in a Teacup (Cambridge) - unnecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not important.
Highly recommend their second rock opera “Quadrophenia" The lead teenager is Jimmy a four-way split personality schizophrenic and it deals with his struggles. The song ‘Real Me’ is powerful in every sense.
THIS is what rock 'n' roll was all about in the good old days of classic rock. Yes, it is very skeptical. Listen to the studio version of this song -- it's one of the greatest long-songs in rock history.
Dating myself here, but I loved this song when it came out. It resonated with me even though I'm not much a revolutionary. The Who were known for their rebellious songs. The mental health implications seem complicated and very individual. I can see where loss of control of ones destiny due to the decisions of others can be very traumatic. Thinking back, I realize I've had a few episodes like that, thankfully without lasting mental health effects but upsetting at the time. As always, thanks for your insights. I would have to verify with research, but others have said this was the drummer Keith Moon's last performance before he died. Very sad, he was one of the few iconic drummers of the age. So many very talented artists died way too young.
It was said that the bassist John Entwistle could be propped up anywhere on the stage and would be in the exact same spot when the concert ended. One of the best bassists of all time. He really didn't really need to be animated anyway, the other 3 took care of that! LOL
Greatest scream in rock 'n' roll history, both on the studio and in this version...he kills it. On the studio version, he lets loose a tinier version of the big scream at the end, but he omits it in this version. You nailed one this song is about. But they're saying, "F it...whatever happens, I'm gonna play my guitar just like I did yesterday. Hope it all goes well and...[insert title]." History certainly isn't on our side. 😢
First Gig I ever went to was the Who. A bit later after drummer Keith Moon had died. Lewisham Odeon. I was deaf for three days after. Signature moment in my life. I too am a survivor. The group we formed to interact with and influence mental health services was called 'Survivors'. Survivors not of mental heath issues, although we all were, but survivors of the mental health system here in UK.
John Entwistle bassist, probably one of the best in contemporary music Keith Moon drums was a very inventive, erratic, explosive drummer who was nuts on his kit Roger Daltrey vocals speak for themselves Pete Townshend guitar is very talented and the main songwriter A great live band back in the day with everyone going wild except John just ripping it on bass standing there in the eye of the storm.
Hi Amanda. Just discovered you today and have been binging your content. I suffer in silence with my mental health, which I know isn't helping me, but finding you and hearing your struggles with addiction has already given me great comfort. I use weed every evening to shut out my thoughts and shut down my brain to keep dark thoughts away. I am in no way a danger to myself or others but at 45 years of age I find the world we live in very difficult. I believe this to be the case with most sensitive souls. One song I would like you to react to is "Angel" by Sarah Mclachlan as it is very relevant to you and your channel.
The WHO is the most energetic and entertaining rock band of all time! This is rock’s Anthem. So many bands tried to reach this pinnacle and could not come close!
Here are 2 songs you should check out the 1st is "Asleep by The Smiths" 2nd "How do you get that lonely by Blaine Larsen" I'm glad I came across your channel, it gives another of insight..
A couple of people have mentioned CSI, but another place you might have heard a song by The Who is the cover of Behind Blue Eyes which was done by Limp Bizkit in the early 2000s. It was an overplayed hype song of that time period (not to say it wasn't good, it was an excellent performance), and led a lot of people to go back to the original.
I seen many memorable concerts growing up during the 1970's and 80's including The Who. It was without a doubt the loudest concert I ever experienced. It was also one of the best!
Hello Amanda, The Who did a whole album about a teen with mental disorder. The Album is called Quadrophenia. I don’t know if any of your viewers has mentioned it yet. Give a listen to the song The Real Me. It is a Hurricane of a song. If you get chance listen to it as first reaction video. Enjoy your Channel.
@MentalAmanda, you may be interested in watching and listening to the rock opera Quadrophenia by The Who. It discusses mental illness, and Pete Townshend, the album's main songwriter, used the concept to represent the band members. The story - The album's protagonist, Jimmy, is a teenager with a mental illness that gives him four distinct personalities. This is a doubled form of schizophrenia, which is often used interchangeably with multiple personality disorder in popular culture. The liner notes - In the liner notes, Townshend reveals Jimmy's disposition with the confession, “Schizophrenic? I'm bleeding quadrophenic”. The band members -Townshend used the disorder and the four personalities to represent the four members of The Who. The album's title - The title Quadrophenia is a combination of the words "quadraphonic" and "schizophrenia". Quadraphonic sound was an early attempt at surround sound, and Townshend also envisioned this sound for the album.
This is one of the brilliant performances for the ages. You got the gist of the song. It's actually a bit reflective of the hippy movement which was very idealistic, and was all about changes in government, etc. However, on reflection, it seems that the "old boss" becomes the "new boss", and nothing changes. As for mental health, the drummer, Keith Moon, is a real case study that would take up the entire career of a researcher lol. He's actually a distant cousin on my dad's side. In any case, he's sober here, but before that he had a pretty insane daily routine that started at 2 in the afternoon with a handful of pills and half a bottle of something, sleep til whenever, get up whenever, with more booze and pills to keep it all going. Sadly he died not long after this performance. But if you read of his exploits, you'd get the impression that he really needed help. You'll note the rather destructive finale of the song. They built a reputation for destroying their instruments from their early days, when they were trying to get noticed by indifferent audiences. There's a lot of great performances by The Who, and a great place to start is a movie called The Kids Are Alright, which is a compendium of live performances from their early days up to the late 1970s.
Quite a lot of the catalog of works by The Who targets deeply psychological subjects. From Boris the Spider, Happy Jack, and A Quick One While He's Away to Quadrophenia and Tommy. Won't Get Fooled Again was from the Life House project that Townsend couldn't get to meet his standards, but much of the Who's Next album released independently.
The Who were amazing with the music/social commentary. "Quadrophenia" is a must see, now. "Blind Faith" is another group/band you might enjoy listening too. Thanks
Yes!! Finally, a reaction channel that gets that while the music and antics of the band are entertaining, it's the message in the lyrics that makes this a song that everyone should listen to before they put their support behind a movement or political party or what have you. Because you know that the hypnotized never lie, do ya?
It was the battle cry of the 1960s -- the disillusion was the 1970s. This song REJECTS revolution as a farce -- "Meet the new boss/Same as the old boss."
If you like the bass, there is a video of John Entwistle's camera with the bass isolated from the rest of the band. ua-cam.com/video/80dsyo2Ox-0/v-deo.html
Hi Amanda, great reaction. The Who is one of the best bands of all time. My recommendation: Angra - Cycles of Pain, It would be great if you could react to them, I'm sure you'll love it. :D
I never thought that in my lifetime, something like The Who, would be the subject of so many UA-cam videos done by curious young people today. If you really like this stuff, that's just the best news I've heard in a long time. Maybe it will serve as inspiration for something meaningful in their (the youth of today) lives.😄
Always question authority. This should never end. Those of authority are most often not on the side of right. Many people of history will testify to this fact
To receive 10% off your first month of customized online therapy with a licensed counselor, visit www.betterhelp.com/amandawebster
💖Keep the mental health conversation going by sharing your story here in the comments. No matter where you are in your journey, you have a safe place here to share your struggles and accomplishments without judgment. This is how we break the mental health stigma. 💖
Hey Amanda. As a rocker, growing up in the early 80s, the Who was my favorite band, apart from Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Anyways, at 19 I suffered a series of nervous breakdowns while attending Florida State. From there, I lived for years with life threatening anxiety and depression. It was unimaginable suffering. I tried every medication on the periodic table. By the grace of God, I found the proper drug regiment at around 27. But soon after fell back into drugs and alcohol like a teenager. Which is a different kind of animal. Mental illness is a very lonesome. But I have now been sober for 13 years and have surrendered my life to the Lord. I now have a peace that transcends understanding. Ok. If you want a real rock song, you need to check out black sabbath war pigs and also heaven and hell. Also van halen And the cradle will rock. 😊But the studio versions. Also, I know longer follow politics for my mental help. Regards from Robert from South Florida.😊
Thanks Amanda
That scream is very much cathartic! and yes, quite possibly some of the best lyrics in rock and roll: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss
Sadly, those lyrics are as true today as they were way back when.
it means they did get fooled again.
In my opinion one of the top three rock songs of all time.
@@johnwaga3702 It's always been in my top 50.
One of the most relatable lyrics of all time
53 years later now,
It's really hard to measure what has actually changed since this song was first recorded.
I am a 58 year old African American,
I still don't think Change has really happened in the world.
Just as Matter cannot be changed or destroyed.
Hate cannot be changed or destroyed.
It only is transformed.
Peace is only obtained within yourself, unfortunately.
Legendary band, tho!
Pete, Roger, Moonie and The Ox!!
history has not taught the world anything!! history & religion are both perpetrators of hate!!
History was once the present. I don't believe "peace" is in our stars anytime soon, but that doesn't mean there isn't progress and kindness. I highly recommend downloading the Squirrel News app. It shares positive news about progress and positive initiatives in the world. Many things are moving in the right direction. For example, the global homicide rate is projected to decrease to 4.7 in 2030, as evidenced by long-term trends.
The song was released in 1971, and it was about people of the time realizing that the promises of the counterculture revolution of the 1960s were falling flat. Peace and love hadn’t stopped Vietnam, and those values were proving to be just fads that gave way to consumerism, nationalism, and white supremacist backlash against civil rights.
@@jonmcalister1802 it would be interesting to know what pete townshend would write if he rewrote 'won't get fooled again'!!
the 'minorities are becoming the majority in this day & age!!!
Facts
I recommend watching “The Kids Are Alright”. It is the film this clip is pulled from and is one of the first and best “Rockumentaries” ever made. It spans the bands entire history up to that point.
That scream is probably the most famous scream in all of rock.
The scream of an entire generation.
This is a legendary performance.
Sadly the last song they ever performed as this line up. Townsend prancing about on stage was due to the director demanding they do the song again. Who knew it would be the last. 4 months later Keith passed away. Filmed at Shepperton Studios (near my old house) They were filming Alien next door and allegedly Ridley Scott was impressed with the lasers he included them in the film!
Yes- theyhad to stop filming one day as the WHO were so loud and the cast went to watch. The lasers were used in the 'egg silo" scene where Kane (John Hurt) meets the facehugger
@@sinistregothThat is an amazing story. I didn't know that. Thanks.
The whole point of the song is that nothing ever changes…..the final lyric says it all..”meet the new boss, same as the old boss”.
A very angry performance this, especially from Pete….the Who performed best when angry, most shows were this energetic.
Also, drummer Keith Moon is very ill at this late stage in his life….his drug filled life finally caught up with him 4 months later, at the age of 32.
To see the band at their best, watch “Young man blues”, at the Isle of Wight.
As for mental health issues, check out the antics of the drummer Keith Moon. Many called him Moon the Loon, and those that had encountered him always came away with a crazy story. He really lived the heavy rock star life, alcohol drugs and off the wall behavior.
all true but at the heart KM was an inventive, unconventional and very musical drummer. (when he wasn't all blocked up of course)
People always assume I'm Korean seeing my name. I always reply nah but I am loosely related to Kieth 😂
I've watched any number of reactions to this performance over the last week or so. I must congratulate you on immediately picking up on the message contained in the lyrics, seems that almost all other reactors don't really get it. As others have pointed out, the last line "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss" is a real killer.
People that don't know The Who, who were big in the 70's, sometimes have heard a few of part of their songs from the openings of the CSI TV shows. This song was used in CSI Miami opening.
Sixties.
Sixties, Seventies, into the Eighties
@@martinperry5072They we’re big in the 60’s and 70’s. No real need for a correction. By the 80’s, they were waning. I’m sure you know.
While that performance was in 1978, the song itself was originally recorded and released back in 1971 on The Who's near perfect WHO'S NEXT album.
More Who can only be a good thing.
They were just as wild offstage, too...Hotel-room destroying after-concert parties and drummer Keith wasn't nicknamed "Moon The Loon" for nothing. But in spite of all thier craziness, they put out some very creative music, a great rock opera and gave thier fans 110 % every show. ( I think they still hold the Guinness Book of Record's "Loudest Concert spot)
Keith got a Rolls Royce and drove it straight into his London swimming pool.
When the house was put up for sale ur aid "Home to buy with Rolls Royce" lol
I am always amazed when finding out people never knew this song. My dad would play it along side of Hotel California like once a months to 'test' his stereo setup.
The Who wrote a concept album called Quadrophenia. It's about a teenager growing up on the outskirts of London in the 60's. The last song on the album is called "Love Reign O'er Me" and to me, it's the greatest song of all time. On the 3 songs preceding it, Jimmy, the main character, is contemplating suicide. "Love Reign O'er Me" confirms he lived. I hope you'll react to it!
Yes! I second the vote for "Love, Reign O'er Me"
❤
Everyone needs to watch the making of Quadrophenia as it truly talks about the making of the album and most definitely the son Rain O're me. NOne of the band wanted to be the lead on the song due to all the trouble they had as kids/teenagers. Pete in the documentary states he had come in early that day to record the vocals since John and Roger had refused only to here Roger in the both singing it the Scream/ of Love at the end is a true heart felt cry from Roger
I am amazed that reactioner do not comment on Roger whirling the microphone, his trademark and still does it today
Great reaction! As someone who grew up in the 60s and 70s I think you are totally right about the disillusionment and anger here. Pete wrote it (at least partly) because of his disappointment with how the 60s "Consciousness Revolution" turned out. That was a time when there was a lot of hope for revolution and change in general, and in the 70s many felt that hope went nowhere. Nevertheless there has been progress, even if it's "2 steps forward, 1 back". My antidote to cynicism and disillusionment is to look at what the young people are doing today: every generation screws some things up for the next and makes some things better, and their spirits haven't been squashed yet.
In a similar vein: "if there's a new way, I'll be the first in line, but it better work this time" - Megadeth - Peace Sells.
If you are looking for another WHO song, check out Baba O' Riley. It almost has the same message as Won't get fooled again.
The Who - Baba O'Riley (Shepperton Studios / 1978) / TheWhoVEVO
ua-cam.com/video/Gu9HhYv0C7E/v-deo.html
@@jakesmith6233 I concur
Great reaction, Amanda! I saw this performed live back in the mid-70s. It was one heck of a concert. Baba OReilly is another fantastic song off the same LP as this.
Pete Townshend's signature guitar style of showing us, "Hey look, there ain't no arthritis in this young shoulder!!" I'm quite sure he can't do that anymore these days! Ouch, I need four ibuprofens from just watching him! 🤣
The Who started out around 1964/1965 when they were in their early 20s. "Won't Get Fooled Again" was released in 1971 on their full album titled "Who's Next." I was 15 that year, and it did get a lot of airplay on the FM rock stations during that time period when the DJ's had a lot of freedom to spin all the cool rock songs and rock music over the airwaves of FM radio. I saw The Who in 1980 at the Los Angeles Sports Stadium. Unfortunately drummer Keith Moon was no longer with The Who when I saw them in 1980 due to the fact he passed away sometime in 1978 of a drug overdose of prescribed medication to combat his alcoholism.
Right there with you Amanda! I went thru a phase when I was a political news media junkie. Then I had the epiphany that I was waking up every day just looking for something to be outraged about, and it wasn't good for my mind. I still try to be somewhat well informed about the things that affect me, but I mostly am determined to make a difference thru my vote and my deeds.
I'm in the UK and we have a general election this year; I'm going to avoid coverage as much as possible.
Your breakdown of this song was spot on.. I saw the Who twice and the energy was amazing. Great reaction! All the best to you and your cause ❤️
The crazy guitar player, Pete Townshend, is also the main songwriter of the band, and programmed the keyboards you heard at the beginning of the song and in the break in the middle of the song. He is an amazing musical force.
"I know that the hypnotized never lie -- DO YA!?"
Oh, no!!
@@jimmyt9345 He was obviously mocking the fans -- and admitting what he was about, the whole dynamic between rock star and uncritically worshipful fans.
@@jnagarya519 Not saying I disagree. I was just quoting Roger's response back.
@@jimmyt9345 It is Townsend's statement to the FANS about the FANS being hypnotized. It points also to the phony "rebellion" by rock musicians co-opted by corporate capitalism. It's easy to buy off the so-called "rebels": just look at "The Who".
The song is MOCKING "revolution" -- new boss/same as the old boss.
@@jimmyt9345My man! “Oh, no!!” 🤣
Thursday, Nov. 22, 1973 (a rainy Thanksgiving night), The Who at the Forum in Inglewood (Los Angeles) CA. Myself and 19,999 other very fortunate fans got to witness the single greatest rock concert OF ALL TIME. Even by Who standards, this was the ONE. If you were there, you know.
Enjoyed your channel for a year or so, all the topic and your reviews…..but as a 67 year old Brit welcome to my teens! Made my day.
Amanda, you probably weren't even born yet when I saw The Who touring for the Who's Next album. They set the original attendance record at the venue where I saw them, and I was lucky enough to have seats for the show. They were at the top of their game at that point. You may not have noticed but the drummer used to duct tape his headphones to his head to keep them on because of the intensity that he played with, I will never forget that show!!!!! Glad you enjoyed and understood what the song was about, stay happy beautiful!! 🌹
One of the crazy things about The Who... the energy level that is in this video lasted for their entire concert(s). Consummate Professionals.
The studio version is from their 1971 album “Who’s Next”. It’s a fantastic album and Pete Townshend wrote two rock operas, “Yommy” and “Quadrophenia” that are magnificent.
Monor typo' - it's "Tommy", and yes! 👍😎😊
How did Yommy get in there? Man, my typing is deteriorating! 😁
Yes, Tommy was great - the first rock opera. I worked with a guy who used music as part of therapy to help troubled youth - he said they all related to “Tommy”.
@@gordowg1wg145
And both rock operas were made into successful movies.
Sooo What
The Who was probably the greatest "live" rock & roll band of all time, and this clip captures that perfectly. Everyone here was top of their field at the time, and while Keith(the drummer), wasn't in his best shape physically, he still nailed it. To see them at their most ferocious, watch them at the Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus performing "A Quick One", it was before they made it big, and you could see the "hunger" in how they played. My personal favorite band of all time, and it was performances like this that led me down that path.
Quick One is an extraordinary performance
Not the greatest but damn good
@@timmiller5913nope it's okay but not fantastic
That is the most accurate and comprehensive interpretation of this song on the internet. Well done!
I saw them in 1971 when this album came out. What a band, not a bit was I disappointed. Jim
Whenever i see The Ox playing Bass i look for his thied hand greatest bass player EVER in the Greatest Rock Band EVER R I P Thunderfingers
Interesting reaction to The Who, you might not know that The Who did a whole rock opera concept double album that is about trauma, abuse, mental health, and societal ills.
Tommy was their fourth studio album released in 1969, there is also a 1972 London Symphony Orchestra version, it was made into a film in 1975, and a Broadway musical in 1992. That would be quite the journey for you to react to.
The only comparable rock opera I can think of is Pink Floyd's 11th studio album, The Wall double album released in 1979, that was also made into a film in 1982, The Wall concert tours began in 1980 and were highly theatrical with enormous props.
Pink Floyd has many songs related to mental health as they had to replace one of the founders, Syd Barrett due mental health and drug abuse issues. Similar themes of abuse or neglect by adults and loss of a father in WWII are in both these rock operas, but they are also quite different.
And yes that's Duck Tape holding the Drummer's (Keith MAD Moon) headphones on.
Without a doubt he was one of the wildest, coolest and funniest guys in rock......ever.
Keith passed away shortly after this legendary performance RIP.
It is said Jim Henson based the muppet drummer "Animal" on him.
Great news. My fiance and I will be signing the paperwork tomorrow for our place and move in Monday.
You know you're hyper when they have to tape yhe headphones on with gaffers tape
1 of the best album of 1971. I was at the who concert at the Forest Hills tennis stadium I was 18 yrs old and the show left chills up+ down my spine im 70 yrs old now
This song was also used as theme song in the serie CSI Miami. The band also made the rock opera Tommy. Pete Townshend is the still living guitarist of this band. Very unique style of playing.
First time seeing a reaction from your channel and it's utterly amazing how you picked up on the entire theme of this song from just the first few moments, that was epic in it's own right. Kudos to you Amanda. And thanks for promoting mental health, as that is sorely lacking in our current society. You just earned a new sub for your efforts, all the best on your journey.
Ditto! ❤
great reaction. You might enjoy Behind Blue Eyes by the Who as well. It is about a person dealing with demons and a friend who is supporting him.
One of the greatest songs of all time with the best and most relevant and truest lyrics there are!!!!!!! 👍💯
Good analysis. The song is almost as much a warning against breaking the system as it is in wishing for something better, because through the chaos the same kind of leaders will usually rise to the top, simply adopting a slightly different mask. This idea might have been influenced by the Beatles' 1968 song "Revolution" written during the youth unrest of 1968 (I was 10 at the time so it was all a bit scary and over my head), which is also unenthusiastic about violent change, without regard to consequences. Having said that I can't think of a time when our leaders seem so detached from the lives of the people they lord it over, so the times are certainly worryingly interesting again.
You might like to hear from an Artist such as Peter Gabriel (ex Genesis) who took a more cold look at political struggle in his third album (Peter Gabriel 3 : Nicknamed Melting Man because of the sleeve art) and does it with brilliant music and songs.
As someone who grew up in this era, never would have guessed from their R&R antics the WHO's Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend would later in life go on to co-found the Daltrey/Townshend Teen and Young Adult Cancer Program at UCLA Medical Center.
Much respect for them...😏
Greatest Rock Band Ever
One of my favorite bands
The BLOODY WHO !
🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Recommendation: Storm in a Teacup is a song written by Lynsey de Paul (credited as Lynsey Rubin) and Ron Roker, recorded by the British group The Fortunes and released as a single in 1972 (No.7 UK charts). Lynsey de Paul (née Lynsey Rubin) accused father of physical abuse when young. Storm in a Teacup (Cambridge) - unnecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not important.
Highly recommend their second rock opera “Quadrophenia" The lead teenager is Jimmy a four-way split personality schizophrenic and it deals with his struggles. The song ‘Real Me’ is powerful in every sense.
You might want to watch their first appearance on US TV; the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. The drummer ends up unconscious.
THIS is what rock 'n' roll was all about in the good old days of classic rock. Yes, it is very skeptical. Listen to the studio version of this song -- it's one of the greatest long-songs in rock history.
Dating myself here, but I loved this song when it came out. It resonated with me even though I'm not much a revolutionary. The Who were known for their rebellious songs.
The mental health implications seem complicated and very individual. I can see where loss of control of ones destiny due to the decisions of others can be very traumatic. Thinking back, I realize I've had a few episodes like that, thankfully without lasting mental health effects but upsetting at the time.
As always, thanks for your insights.
I would have to verify with research, but others have said this was the drummer Keith Moon's last performance before he died. Very sad, he was one of the few iconic drummers of the age. So many very talented artists died way too young.
It was said that the bassist John Entwistle could be propped up anywhere on the stage and would be in the exact same spot when the concert ended. One of the best bassists of all time. He really didn't really need to be animated anyway, the other 3 took care of that! LOL
This was Keith Moon's last appearance with the band. He died a few weeks later.
Thee GREATEST song in the history of rock and roll……
John Entwistle was probably one of the greatest bassists in rock history . So funking cool , but look at them fingers . . WOW !
Greatest scream in rock 'n' roll history, both on the studio and in this version...he kills it. On the studio version, he lets loose a tinier version of the big scream at the end, but he omits it in this version.
You nailed one this song is about. But they're saying, "F it...whatever happens, I'm gonna play my guitar just like I did yesterday. Hope it all goes well and...[insert title]." History certainly isn't on our side. 😢
First Gig I ever went to was the Who. A bit later after drummer Keith Moon had died. Lewisham Odeon. I was deaf for three days after. Signature moment in my life. I too am a survivor. The group we formed to interact with and influence mental health services was called 'Survivors'. Survivors not of mental heath issues, although we all were, but survivors of the mental health system here in UK.
It was about the disillusionment of the 60's. I think Pete specifically mentioned Woodstock. This song was written in 1971.
John Entwistle bassist, probably one of the best in contemporary music
Keith Moon drums was a very inventive, erratic, explosive drummer who was nuts on his kit
Roger Daltrey vocals speak for themselves
Pete Townshend guitar is very talented and the main songwriter
A great live band back in the day with everyone going wild except John just ripping it on bass standing there in the eye of the storm.
John was keeping well clear of Roger's mic!
No kidding , Roger could sling that thing Yeah wouldn’t wanna be clocked by it.
No kidding , Roger could sling that thing Yeah wouldn’t wanna be clocked by it.
John Entwhistle may be composed “on stage” but make no mistake: IRL he may have been as wild as Keith Moon. Just a note…
Keith was “louder” lmao 😂
This was and should be a Rock Anthem! Greatest rock song and group ever bar none!!!
Wow it’s inspiring to hear a young person who sees things the way we did in the 70’s, not putting total trust in the system. Great reaction
Well, I was raised knowing that the Native Americans trusted the government once too.
Great that Pete Townsend was able to channel his Hyperactivity to his Guitar playing
Hi Amanda. Just discovered you today and have been binging your content. I suffer in silence with my mental health, which I know isn't helping me, but finding you and hearing your struggles with addiction has already given me great comfort. I use weed every evening to shut out my thoughts and shut down my brain to keep dark thoughts away. I am in no way a danger to myself or others but at 45 years of age I find the world we live in very difficult. I believe this to be the case with most sensitive souls.
One song I would like you to react to is "Angel" by Sarah Mclachlan as it is very relevant to you and your channel.
I hope you know that you no longer have to stay silent now that you're here with us 💖 I agree that the world is difficult for us sensitive souls.
The WHO is the most energetic and entertaining rock band of all time! This is rock’s Anthem. So many bands tried to reach this pinnacle and could not come close!
The Who absolute Legends.
Much overlooked.
Here are 2 songs you should check out the 1st is "Asleep by The Smiths" 2nd "How do you get that lonely by Blaine Larsen" I'm glad I came across your channel, it gives another of insight..
rebellious spirit of those days has dissolved into 50 years of fluoride.
A couple of people have mentioned CSI, but another place you might have heard a song by The Who is the cover of Behind Blue Eyes which was done by Limp Bizkit in the early 2000s. It was an overplayed hype song of that time period (not to say it wasn't good, it was an excellent performance), and led a lot of people to go back to the original.
Yes, this is that song.
I seen many memorable concerts growing up during the 1970's and 80's including The Who. It was without a doubt the loudest concert I ever experienced. It was also one of the best!
Hello Amanda,
The Who did a whole album about a teen with mental disorder. The Album is called Quadrophenia. I don’t know if any of your viewers has mentioned it yet. Give a listen to the song The Real Me. It is a Hurricane of a song. If you get chance listen to it as first reaction video. Enjoy your Channel.
@MentalAmanda, you may be interested in watching and listening to the rock opera Quadrophenia by The Who. It discusses mental illness, and Pete Townshend, the album's main songwriter, used the concept to represent the band members.
The story - The album's protagonist, Jimmy, is a teenager with a mental illness that gives him four distinct personalities. This is a doubled form of schizophrenia, which is often used interchangeably with multiple personality disorder in popular culture.
The liner notes - In the liner notes, Townshend reveals Jimmy's disposition with the confession, “Schizophrenic? I'm bleeding quadrophenic”.
The band members -Townshend used the disorder and the four personalities to represent the four members of The Who.
The album's title - The title Quadrophenia is a combination of the words "quadraphonic" and "schizophrenia". Quadraphonic sound was an early attempt at surround sound, and Townshend also envisioned this sound for the album.
The Who have destroyed more instruments than many musicians have played.
This was Keith Moon's last live performance before passing away.
This isn't a tune for a particular time,it's a tune for humanity. The Who from '69-'79 was a battering ram.
The WHO straight up rocks.
This is one of the brilliant performances for the ages. You got the gist of the song. It's actually a bit reflective of the hippy movement which was very idealistic, and was all about changes in government, etc. However, on reflection, it seems that the "old boss" becomes the "new boss", and nothing changes.
As for mental health, the drummer, Keith Moon, is a real case study that would take up the entire career of a researcher lol. He's actually a distant cousin on my dad's side. In any case, he's sober here, but before that he had a pretty insane daily routine that started at 2 in the afternoon with a handful of pills and half a bottle of something, sleep til whenever, get up whenever, with more booze and pills to keep it all going. Sadly he died not long after this performance. But if you read of his exploits, you'd get the impression that he really needed help.
You'll note the rather destructive finale of the song. They built a reputation for destroying their instruments from their early days, when they were trying to get noticed by indifferent audiences.
There's a lot of great performances by The Who, and a great place to start is a movie called The Kids Are Alright, which is a compendium of live performances from their early days up to the late 1970s.
Quite a lot of the catalog of works by The Who targets deeply psychological subjects. From Boris the Spider, Happy Jack, and A Quick One While He's Away to Quadrophenia and Tommy. Won't Get Fooled Again was from the Life House project that Townsend couldn't get to meet his standards, but much of the Who's Next album released independently.
The Who were amazing with the music/social commentary. "Quadrophenia" is a must see, now.
"Blind Faith" is another group/band you might enjoy listening too.
Thanks
Greatest primal scream in rock n roll right here!!!!
Yes!! Finally, a reaction channel that gets that while the music and antics of the band are entertaining, it's the message in the lyrics that makes this a song that everyone should listen to before they put their support behind a movement or political party or what have you. Because you know that the hypnotized never lie, do ya?
The hypnotic music then the scream to wake you up. And then the finale - break things up. That's why war produced major changes in society.
The entire rock opera Tommy was a reaction to childhood trauma and the journey out of it's effects.
It was the battle cry of the 1960s -- the disillusion was the 1970s. This song REJECTS revolution as a farce -- "Meet the new boss/Same as the old boss."
Most groups have a lead vocalist and lead guitar player. The Who has both, plus a lead bass player and lead drummer. They're all musical giants
One of the best group of rock music🤘
Thanks for your great reaction.
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.
Love your videos, a lovely, lovely person 🙂
Great reaction I love your videos and channels ❤❤ You should react to I Prevail - Scars & Every Time You Leave. Those songs are amazing too
Probably their best song in my view
Politicians promise you the earth to get voted in, then once in they do what they want.
If you like the bass, there is a video of John Entwistle's camera with the bass isolated from the rest of the band.
ua-cam.com/video/80dsyo2Ox-0/v-deo.html
Hi Amanda, great reaction. The Who is one of the best bands of all time. My recommendation: Angra - Cycles of Pain, It would be great if you could react to them, I'm sure you'll love it. :D
I never thought that in my lifetime, something like The Who, would be the subject of so many UA-cam videos done by curious young people today. If you really like this stuff, that's just the best news I've heard in a long time. Maybe it will serve as inspiration for something meaningful in their (the youth of today) lives.😄
As long as we are willing to believe those that in power that lie to us simply because the truth is hard, things will not change.
This is true rock and roll the who are the one and only band to play pure hardcore rock.
Always question authority. This should never end. Those of authority are most often not on the side of right.
Many people of history will testify to this fact
I love you and hope you keep getting better
What a great reaction.