This song will always remind me of a great friend who died graduation night from college 42 years ago. We had gone to a Who concert earlier in the year and we loved this song. I still have this album. ❤
So sorry about your friend .My eldest brother who passed in 1990 ,he had this album and I always think of him when I hear it . Isn't something how songs bring us right back .
Roger Daltrey's vocals in this are legendary. Townshend's lyrics really epitomize someone with Jekyll and Hyde feelings. Then you get Keith Moon going nuts on the drums. My only criticism of the song is that it is far too short. I always want more of the frenetic activity.
The bass lines by "The Ox" (aka John Entwistle) really make this track for me. I'm a guitar player and Townsend's riffs, both acoustic and electric, are nothing short of legendary but Entwistle's counter melody behind the acoustic guitar on the verses is just amazing. And he makes it sound, and even look, quite simple to play. Until you try to play it yourself, that is. "The Ox" is one of the most influential bass players in the history of Rock & Roll.
Yes John Entwhistle's bass lines are always stellar, often they are lead guitar lines on the bass, but never forgeting he's holding down the rhythm and highlighting Keith Moon's drums (definitely a smiling madman) shine even more so.
Behind Blue Eyes is a deep song by The Who that I love. Pinball wizard from Tommy is my favorite song by The Who as well and We won't get fooled again, followed by My Generation and Magic Bus.
There aren't many perfect albums where every song is great, Fleetwood Mac Rumors, Pretenders Learning to Crawl and 500 more I can't list but this one? Absolute perfection. This album is the middle of a trifecta of perfect albums, Tommy , Whos Next and Quadrophenia.
At some point, you need to check out Roger Daltrey singing "I Want It All" at Freddie Mercury tribute concert. In that moment, he makes the song his own and you almost forget that it's not a song by The Who. I bet Freddie would have loved it.
Since everyone else is suggesting "Love Reign O'er Me" (which I agree you MUST hear), I'll throw in "Emminence Front" with Pete on lead vocals, and "My Wife" with John on lead vocals, just so you can get a fuller sense of what each member brought to The Who.
Simon and Garfunkel's 1965 "I Am a Rock" goes really well thematically and musically with this 1969 song. Both were played on the radio a lot back in the late sixties and early seventies.
Yes! Finally! One of the greatest power ballads of all time. One of the first song I simply had to learn to play. So much anguish, so much strength, the dynamics and the piercing power of this masterpiece are incomparable.
Classic Rock music just hits different than modern stuff. I appreciate the skills and talent of all musicians but rock from the 60's and 70's always cuts deep.
I never really thought about how this song picks up once he starts talking about how his suffering comes out through anger and violence... Great reaction! Eminence Front is really cool as well by The Who!
I saw the WHO in July of 1980 in Memphis TN. !0th row center !! The absolute BEST show I have ever seen. I have been to over 300 shows in my life and that was just so DAMN good. I did not get to see Keith Moon but I did see and hear John Entwistle (bass player) About 3 hrs long. Roger Daltrey was the best front man I have ever seen as well.
Fun facts: Animal from the Muppets is based on the drummer, Keith Moon. Roger Daltrey, the singer, was a semi-regular on the 1990s sci-fi series Sliders.
This may sound strange, but when you listen to The Who, think about the players in this order - lead bass, lead drums, lead vocals, rhythm guitar (Townshend is a fabulous rhythm guitarist, but Entwistle played lead bass; Moonie was just Moonie)
For my money, the best song on the album is "The Song Is Over," with "Gettin' In Tune" a close second. But the whole album is so good that I can't fault anyone who ranks it differently. "Love, Reign O'er Me" is well worth a listen, but honestly so is all of Quadrophenia, and it has more emotional weight with everything that comes before it on the album. So I'd say if you want to get off Who's Next for a bit, go for "Slip Kid." (They gave Keith Moon a cowbell for that one.)
@@minkhollow My favorite is " Going Mobile " because at the time I had the 8 track tape playing this Album, and I was on the road a lot. All songs are classic !!
Reminds me of my brother, Tim, who died in September. When we were teens his music would come through the vent from his bedroom to mine. He was all about The Who, Kiss, Alice Cooper, the Beatles. I miss him.
The Who, Who’s Next, is there best album. Every song is great, every song that radio play in the 70s. Everybody should listen to (Who’s Next) start to finish, you won’t be disappointed.
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Great reaction guys I read most of the comments and found no one mentioned Keith Moon he is the best drummer by far imo watch some live performances of him he puts on his own show with the double base and the rest of his set surrounding him simply amazing. Keep the reactions coming
A great song for the older RSR family members, who remember The Who in their day, is Pete Townshend's "Slit Skirts." When it came out the message of growing old and changing really hit me -- and I was 22! LOL... Now I'm 62... and it hits even harder -- but beautifully. One of genius Pete's best on his own from The Who.
The funny thing is i just had the DVD in hand, yesterdy when i cleaned up. And yea the album and movie are brilliant. I asks my self, how many youngster will understand it.
One of the top 5 bands of my 55 year old existence! Kieth Moon is a drummer that compares to no one. Quadrophenia and Tommy are Rock Operas, meant to be played front to back. Definitely give those a try
Hi Amber and Jay! My FAVORITE BAND-- The WHO!!!! I have seen them 4 times! (First time was in 1982) Love your reactions----you two are so much fun and real---Thank you for your reactions and sharing QUALITY MUSIC with the masses! It is so great when young and old people can "Learn or be cultured to appreciate music/bands/genres"---You are T.C. = "Too Cool"...Keep doing what you are doing! You guys ROCK!!! Peace to both of you. Stay safe!
You should watch a live video of them sometime, they are incredible to watch. High high energy from Moon on the drums, Townshend and his famous windmill style, Daltry with his tasseled shirts and throwing the microphone all around, and finally Entwistle who seems the most calm but is just as essential to The Who "sound".
This song is from a Who? album entitled "Who's Next?" To me, it's one of the best albums to come out of the rock era by anyone. Do yourselves a favor a get a copy of this album. Every song is a masterpiece!
yeah the entire Whos Next album was & still is a masterpiece. Their best music was with keith moon on drums (RIP). one of my favorite videos on youtube is a live version of Wont get fooled again, with keith ripping on the drums.
Well i think you must have pipped me to the post with that. Just about to say the same. I have a huge cd collection.In there are a handful of albums that every song stands high on its own . Springing to mind: Joni mitchell Blue, Kate Bush Kick Inside, and this one-Who's Next.
They have a great ability to vary the tempo & power of their song that really keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting for the next note. Another HUGE recommendation for 'Love, Reign o'er me' for your next Who song!!!
Ya can't go wrong with ANY song from the album "Who's next" . The classic of classic albums. My 3rd favorite band preceded by Rush and Pink Floyd (in that order).
The Who quite literally have way too many great tunes to list but here are a few of their 🔥🏆🎶 - Eminence Front, Athena, Join Together, Getting in Tune, Pinball Wizard.
@@beekay5914 It doesn't suck, but it's after Pete was past his prime of writing songs other than a few gems. Don't listen to it for ten years and then you will grow to enjoy it. The Music Must Change from Who are You was a song I didn't like so I always skipped over it. Now I love it and enjoy hearing Pete's Wing Tip shoes walk across the floor as it starts. Remember that?
An amazing song, on an even MORE amazing album, 'Who's Next'. EVERY song is a masterpiece of songwriting and vocals. All four band members could be considered the best at what they do. THE WHO!!!
I was 11 years old in 1982 when HBO showed The Who’s final tour. I was mesmerized and an immediate crazy fan. I remember that old floor model television 📺 cranked up so loud the speakers were distorting. I would grab my toy guitar and windmill and jump off my bed going crazy watching that concert. Every time I hear The Who I think about being a kid.
A & J, the member of The Who most overlooked is undoubtedly bassist John "The Ox" Entwistle. If you're up for an absolute banger with arguably the greatest bass guitar work in all of rock n roll, you need to give a listen to "The Real Me." Trust me, you've never heard anything like it!🔥
Give a listen to 'Pure and Easy' from the 'Odds and Sods' album. It was written, as was 'Behind Blue Eyes', for a double album ( 'Lifehouse') and was one of the stronger songs cut out when the 'Lifehouse' project morphed into 'Who's Next'.
The WHO and the ROLLING STONES are the two most IMPORTANT Bands to come out of London ! ! ! And they have Still to This Day, never been topped! BELIEVE THAT ! ...Newk from Kentucky
Ok, now you've done it. You've gone and played one of the tunes that reached into my heart and squeezed it so hard that all my angst just...melted away. The first part just kills me so good it brings tears to my blue eyes... The second part is pure humanity that reminds me that while some of us are long peninsulas, no man is an island... Speaking of islands, my suggestions after this reaction is Simon and Garfunkel's *I Am A Rock* which ties into this tune rather nicely... Thanks S.W.
When you have been utterly destroyed emotionally, cut deep and hurt bad but had to hide that pain and carry on for the sake of others who are innocent and still need you to be strong for them. When you've had to swallow that pain and bury that anger deep behind a façade, bite your tongue and pretend to be happy when you truly never can be again. Then even years later you can listen to this song and cry, scream let out your demons and then pull yourself together and carry on again.
The vocals yes ... but all of the instrumentation in this is phenomenal!! In particular, the drums and the *bass guitar* runs ... those are awesome and you really have to listen and pay attention to catch them!! Great stuff!! @RobSquadReactions
My favorite song by one of the best bands of all time. Every time I hear it I get a tear. I am glad you hit to head it. I hope you do Happy Jack, and Pinball Wizard. Do the last 9ne with lyrics if possible. Love your channel.
This song will always remind me of my brother (who I’m estranged from) when he was in his late teens, playing guitar, singing & recording it in his room for hours. He’s now 64, hard to believe how fast time flies. Awesome, though very sad song! ✌️💗
This is from WHO'S NEXT album , I wore it out ,in the car and on the turn table.. One peculiar rocker from that is MY WIFE sung by bass player John Entwhistle ..It is so awesome....I Can See For Miles is their huge psychedelic hit from 1967 that you should check also..
@@sukie584 Yea he was the humorous guy in the band.. One that is a bit violent is Smash Your Head on a solo of his and another solo song called "Dancing Master"....super songs .
I had the pleasure of attending 2 The Who concerts...amazing musicians and showmen and LOUD !! I have enjoyed many concerts and, by far, their concerts were the LOUDEST. Good times....
Worth mentioning that despite all the talent in the band for most of their earlier career Keith Moon, the drummer, was considered the most talented part of the band. An interesting note is that Animal from the Muppets was based on Moon's drumming style. Unfortunately Moon's drug addiction wasted him away, but one Hell of a drummer!
This song was released shortly before I entered high school, and it became my theme song for the next few years. I was a geek / social reject that got picked on a lot, so I related to the line "my love is vengeance, that's never free." (and of course, I have blue eyes.) I'm 65 now and long, long over that, but the song always brings back memories.
Awesome! This is one of my favorite songs by them. If you want to hear their earlier sound, try "Magic Bus." The Who also has infused a fun quirky sense of humor into some of their songs. If you want to hear something fun, try "Boris the Spider."
Keith Moon comes stomping in on the drums, and trees get knocked down, waves crash over the shore, and people run for their lives. Keith Moon, there is no substitute, unless it's Substitute.
This song was written from the view of a villain, or Bad guy. As he sings "No one knows what it's like to be hated...or be the Bad man." Such a unique perspective.It almost makes you say, "Even bad people, can have feelings, and hurt."
Thanks for more . Since Happy Jack they have progressed into a fabulous band with a string of hits. Quadrophenia an example of perfection. Saw their first farewell tour in 1975 at Maple Leaf Gardens and they rocked it. Let's go for more!!! Loved your reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦
@@marybaillie8907 I'm not disagreeing with that, but I can't see how it can be considered a farewell tour, as they were still playing dates up to October 1976. I saw them in London in May 1976 and it wasn't billed as a farewell at the time.
@ViscountVile I just checked on line and The Who had 4 "Final Tours" which may be our problem. Back in those days, many bands would announce final tours, only to reappear on tour later on. So I'm not sure which final tour is which. 🤣🤣 Take care 🎶🎶🇨🇦👏
I do not recall if you have reviewed "Love Reign o'er Me"? It comes off the album Quadrophenia and yes it is a part of the story the whole album covers and many viewers will beg you "you have to listen to the entire album". Trust me, the music, the lyrics, the tone, the sound effects can illict a perfectly plausible response without listening to the entirety of the album. I, again, promise you that you will ENJOY this song. As for this song, very beautiful and dark in the same vein. A GREAT review as is usual from the two of you...
I love how y'all listen with eyes closed, just like the first time I heard it. Grew up in the FM Album Stations time in late '70's when the DJ would let you know when to start the cassette recorder. Thanks for bringing back that feeling and great music.
I was born the year this song was released, so I was to young to have seen the band with Moon, but got to see them Live once with John, and twice without. I became a fan in the early 90's, and they have been my favorite band ever since, just an amazing group front to back, and head to toe. Pete is without question one of rocks best song writers(and a very good guitarist), as you can easily tell from this tune. Keith was an amazing drummer who lost a few steps in his later years, but in top form, is one of rocks best. John as a bass player was the GOAT, and Rodger on vocals was a perfect fit to Pete's songs, and was one of rocks best front men who still has it 50+ years later. Do yourselves a favor, and watch some of their LIVE content, as they were as much a visual band, as they were audio. And much of their career was filmed in 35MM film, and all this time later, most footage looks and sounds amazing. Long Live Thee OOOOoooooo!!!
This song will always remind me of a great friend who died graduation night from college 42 years ago. We had gone to a Who concert earlier in the year and we loved this song. I still have this album. ❤
Sad, but sentimental.
It made me sad to read that. I'm sure you have great memories
Awe, sad but sweet.
So sorry about your friend .My eldest brother who passed in 1990 ,he had this album and I always think of him when I hear it . Isn't something how songs bring us right back .
I want j and amber to react batdance by prince
'No one bites back as hard on their anger like I do, And I blame YOU.' OMG he's about to go off.
and if I swallow anything evil put your fingers down my throat.
Have to recommend their song "Love, Reign O'er Me". So beautiful, both the singing and the music.
in my opinion, "Who's Next" is the greatest album in rock history, front to back every track is astounding.
I agree with you, and the Doors LA Woman my second pick !!
That was the only Who album that the whole band contributed. The rest were all Pete.
Definitely one of the best, I remember buying it unheard in 1973, one of the best purchases I made.
You forget Pink Floyd exists
Everyone has their own "must have album" list. This one is on mine . . .
You are listening to one of the best Lead guitarist,bass guitarist, drummer, and front man In rock.
Keith Moon's relentless drumming
Roger Daltrey's vocals in this are legendary. Townshend's lyrics really epitomize someone with Jekyll and Hyde feelings. Then you get Keith Moon going nuts on the drums. My only criticism of the song is that it is far too short. I always want more of the frenetic activity.
Truly one if the greatest bands ever. There music is easily translated to a full orchestra and they are known for their rock operas.
The bass lines by "The Ox" (aka John Entwistle) really make this track for me. I'm a guitar player and Townsend's riffs, both acoustic and electric, are nothing short of legendary but Entwistle's counter melody behind the acoustic guitar on the verses is just amazing. And he makes it sound, and even look, quite simple to play. Until you try to play it yourself, that is. "The Ox" is one of the most influential bass players in the history of Rock & Roll.
I've always kind of felt that Pete's guitar was the rhythm section and John and Keith played lead bass and lead drums.
My all time favorite bassist of all time.
Yes John Entwhistle's bass lines are always stellar, often they are lead guitar lines on the bass, but never forgeting he's holding down the rhythm and highlighting Keith Moon's drums (definitely a smiling madman) shine even more so.
Love the OX absolutely ❤️
@@uncledonnie7556 I agree. Roger Glover is a close second in my personal opinion, but I'm a complete Who freak so I can't be objective. Lol
The difference between sad and angry is such a fine line.
Behind Blue Eyes is a deep song by The Who that I love. Pinball wizard from Tommy is my favorite song by The Who as well and We won't get fooled again, followed by My Generation and Magic Bus.
The Who Live at Leeds was my first Who album I bought in 1970 when I was 15, and couldn’t tell you how many times I listened to it!
One of our best British bands.. And they are still playing although only 2 of the original 4 left alive
There aren't many perfect albums where every song is great, Fleetwood Mac Rumors, Pretenders Learning to Crawl and 500 more I can't list but this one? Absolute perfection. This album is the middle of a trifecta of perfect albums, Tommy , Whos Next and Quadrophenia.
Yep
The genius of Pete Townshend
Quad is so under appreciated
The Who have done some pretty amazing work. 👏
At some point, you need to check out Roger Daltrey singing "I Want It All" at Freddie Mercury tribute concert. In that moment, he makes the song his own and you almost forget that it's not a song by The Who. I bet Freddie would have loved it.
The Who is right there in probably my top two bands. Love their sounds and the drama behind them.
Since everyone else is suggesting "Love Reign O'er Me" (which I agree you MUST hear), I'll throw in "Emminence Front" with Pete on lead vocals, and "My Wife" with John on lead vocals, just so you can get a fuller sense of what each member brought to The Who.
Definitely Reign. Wow, Daltrey's voice is just so powerful.
“My Wife”. Hilarious lyrics!!
Hey, guys! If you haven't listened yet, Ten Years After "I'd Love to Change the World" is a pretty groovy tune. Have a wonderful 4th of July!
Simon and Garfunkel's 1965 "I Am a Rock" goes really well thematically and musically with this 1969 song. Both were played on the radio a lot back in the late sixties and early seventies.
Who's Next didn't come out until 1971.
Yes! Finally! One of the greatest power ballads of all time. One of the first song I simply had to learn to play. So much anguish, so much strength, the dynamics and the piercing power of this masterpiece are incomparable.
Roger Daltrey, the singer, did a version of this song with the Irish band called The Chieftains..absolutely GOLD!!
Classic Rock music just hits different than modern stuff. I appreciate the skills and talent of all musicians but rock from the 60's and 70's always cuts deep.
One of my very favorites of all time! Thanks for playing this profound tune Amber and Jordan.
"Behind Blue Eyes" has been in my top 5 favorites along with the studio version of "Stairway To Heaven" for decades.
I never really thought about how this song picks up once he starts talking about how his suffering comes out through anger and violence... Great reaction! Eminence Front is really cool as well by The Who!
Behind Blue Eyes,wonderful acoustic based song.
Fantastic song and reactions. Other songs from The Who you need to listen to: “Love, Reign O’er Me” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”
I saw the WHO in July of 1980 in Memphis TN. !0th row center !! The absolute BEST show I have ever seen. I have been to over 300 shows in my life and that was just so DAMN good. I did not get to see Keith Moon but I did see and hear John Entwistle (bass player) About 3 hrs long. Roger Daltrey was the best front man I have ever seen as well.
Fun facts: Animal from the Muppets is based on the drummer, Keith Moon. Roger Daltrey, the singer, was a semi-regular on the 1990s sci-fi series Sliders.
I remember Daltrey also being in the TV series Highlander.
This may sound strange, but when you listen to The Who, think about the players in this order - lead bass, lead drums, lead vocals, rhythm guitar (Townshend is a fabulous rhythm guitarist, but Entwistle played lead bass; Moonie was just Moonie)
The guitar work makes this song great. I would love to hear the instrumental version of this song.
This is without a doubt one of my all time favorite Bands, thank you for listening, and Loving!!!
For my money, the best song on the album is "The Song Is Over," with "Gettin' In Tune" a close second. But the whole album is so good that I can't fault anyone who ranks it differently.
"Love, Reign O'er Me" is well worth a listen, but honestly so is all of Quadrophenia, and it has more emotional weight with everything that comes before it on the album. So I'd say if you want to get off Who's Next for a bit, go for "Slip Kid." (They gave Keith Moon a cowbell for that one.)
Nope. "Pure and Easy"
@@joefilter2923 It isn't on Who's Next, though.
@@minkhollow My favorite is " Going Mobile " because at the time I had the 8 track tape playing this Album, and I was on the road a lot. All songs are classic !!
Reminds me of my brother, Tim, who died in September. When we were teens his music would come through the vent from his bedroom to mine. He was all about The Who, Kiss, Alice Cooper, the Beatles. I miss him.
Sorry for your loss
@@alansmyth2204 thank you, Alan.
The Who, Who’s Next, is there best album. Every song is great, every song that radio play in the 70s. Everybody should listen to (Who’s Next) start to finish, you won’t be disappointed.
KISS - no make up/live
“I still love you”
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Billy Vera (great Sax song)
Greatest broken heart song
“What would you do”
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Tom Jones “The Voice”
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Great reaction guys I read most of the comments and found no one mentioned Keith Moon he is the best drummer by far imo watch some live performances of him he puts on his own show with the double base and the rest of his set surrounding him simply amazing. Keep the reactions coming
No one mentioned the Ox either. PS how's the Red Special?
A great song for the older RSR family members, who remember The Who in their day, is Pete Townshend's "Slit Skirts." When it came out the message of growing old and changing really hit me -- and I was 22! LOL... Now I'm 62... and it hits even harder -- but beautifully. One of genius Pete's best on his own from The Who.
Who's Next is fantastic. Quadrophenia is pure brilliance. One of my favorite bands
The funny thing is i just had the DVD in hand, yesterdy when i cleaned up. And yea the album and movie are brilliant. I asks my self, how many youngster will understand it.
It almost like Keith Moon said, "enough of this! Time to rock!"
One of the top 5 bands of my 55 year old existence! Kieth Moon is a drummer that compares to no one. Quadrophenia and Tommy are Rock Operas, meant to be played front to back. Definitely give those a try
Hi Amber and Jay! My FAVORITE BAND-- The WHO!!!! I have seen them 4 times! (First time was in 1982) Love your reactions----you two are so much fun and real---Thank you for your reactions and sharing QUALITY MUSIC with the masses! It is so great when young and old people can "Learn or be cultured to appreciate music/bands/genres"---You are T.C. = "Too Cool"...Keep doing what you are doing! You guys ROCK!!! Peace to both of you. Stay safe!
You should watch a live video of them sometime, they are incredible to watch. High high energy from Moon on the drums, Townshend and his famous windmill style, Daltry with his tasseled shirts and throwing the microphone all around, and finally Entwistle who seems the most calm but is just as essential to The Who "sound".
“That’s not what I expected by The Who”. That’s 70s rock, all the great bands were so diverse.
Thanks for the video!
This song is from a Who? album entitled "Who's Next?" To me, it's one of the best albums to come out of the rock era by anyone. Do yourselves a favor a get a copy of this album. Every song is a masterpiece!
yeah the entire Whos Next album was & still is a masterpiece. Their best music was with keith moon on drums (RIP).
one of my favorite videos on youtube is a live version of Wont get fooled again, with keith ripping on the drums.
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Totally agree! Who’s Next is a classic!
Well i think you must have pipped me to the post with that. Just about to say the same. I have a huge cd collection.In there are a handful of albums that every song stands high on its own . Springing to mind: Joni mitchell Blue, Kate Bush Kick Inside, and this one-Who's Next.
I was just about to write the same thing.
They have a great ability to vary the tempo & power of their song that really keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting for the next note. Another HUGE recommendation for 'Love, Reign o'er me' for your next Who song!!!
Definitely!!!
Absolutely!
Yes!
Yes!! Love that song!
"The Real Me", is a WHO killer. It absolutely thumps.
One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite bands
Ya can't go wrong with ANY song from the album "Who's next" . The classic of classic albums. My 3rd favorite band preceded by Rush and Pink Floyd (in that order).
My 26 yr olds favorite. He loves The Who.
The Guess Who too!!!!
I introduced him to many artists.
The Who quite literally have way too many great tunes to list but here are a few of their 🔥🏆🎶 - Eminence Front, Athena, Join Together, Getting in Tune, Pinball Wizard.
Athena? I hate that song.
@@beekay5914 It doesn't suck, but it's after Pete was past his prime of writing songs other than a few gems. Don't listen to it for ten years and then you will grow to enjoy it. The Music Must Change from Who are You was a song I didn't like so I always skipped over it. Now I love it and enjoy hearing Pete's Wing Tip shoes walk across the floor as it starts. Remember that?
You guys MUST listen to THE REAL ME, LOVE REIGN O'ER ME (Quadrophenia LP) & AMAZING JOURNEY/SPARKS from Live at Leeds. The Who at their peak! 🔥🔥
As many have already said...probably a top 5 rock album of all time
An amazing song, on an even MORE amazing album, 'Who's Next'. EVERY song is a masterpiece of songwriting and vocals. All four band members could be considered the best at what they do. THE WHO!!!
So many great Who songs. Love Rain O’er Me is full of passion and rocks.
So true. I am convinced they would BOTH love that song
I was 11 years old in 1982 when HBO showed The Who’s final tour. I was mesmerized and an immediate crazy fan. I remember that old floor model television 📺 cranked up so loud the speakers were distorting. I would grab my toy guitar and windmill and jump off my bed going crazy watching that concert. Every time I hear The Who I think about being a kid.
Not one bad song on that album. Absolutely perfect.
A & J, the member of The Who most overlooked is undoubtedly bassist John "The Ox" Entwistle. If you're up for an absolute banger with arguably the greatest bass guitar work in all of rock n roll, you need to give a listen to "The Real Me." Trust me, you've never heard anything like it!🔥
Thunder Fingers
As much as I love Chris Squire and Geddy Lee, I’ve always considered Entwhistle the best bassist.
@@courtneywallace871 I love all three.
@@markhunter8554 I hear ya! Me too! Gotta give mention to Tony Levin also.
Give a listen to 'Pure and Easy' from the 'Odds and Sods' album. It was written, as was 'Behind Blue Eyes', for a double album ( 'Lifehouse') and was one of the stronger songs cut out when the 'Lifehouse' project morphed into 'Who's Next'.
The WHO and the ROLLING STONES are the two most IMPORTANT Bands to come out of London ! ! ! And they have Still to This Day, never been topped! BELIEVE THAT ! ...Newk from Kentucky
I,M,O the most important bands to come out of UK full stop, Beatles third
the Kinks also
Ok, now you've done it. You've gone and played one of the tunes that reached into my heart and squeezed it so hard
that all my angst just...melted away. The first part just kills me so good it brings tears to my blue eyes...
The second part is pure humanity that reminds me that while some of us are long peninsulas, no man is an island...
Speaking of islands, my suggestions after this reaction is Simon and Garfunkel's *I Am A Rock* which ties into this tune rather nicely...
Thanks
S.W.
When you have been utterly destroyed emotionally, cut deep and hurt bad but had to hide that pain and carry on for
the sake of others who are innocent and still need you to be strong for them. When you've had to swallow that pain
and bury that anger deep behind a façade, bite your tongue and pretend to be happy when you truly never can be again.
Then even years later you can listen to this song and cry, scream let out your demons and then pull yourself together and
carry on again.
Another great song by the Who is "Tommy can you hear me" from the rock opera, "Tommy". Oh, another one is "Pin ball wizard".
The vocals yes ... but all of the instrumentation in this is phenomenal!! In particular, the drums and the *bass guitar* runs ... those are awesome and you really have to listen and pay attention to catch them!! Great stuff!!
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Finally someone mentioned the Ox's melodic bass playing.
My favorite song by one of the best bands of all time. Every time I hear it I get a tear. I am glad you hit to head it. I hope you do Happy Jack, and Pinball Wizard. Do the last 9ne with lyrics if possible. Love your channel.
First group to have album Rock Opera "TOMMY" Yes, rock opera!!!😍
My favorite song by the Who ❤️
Always listening to this during high school, one of their best albums, def! Can’t escape teenage years without The Who!!
One of the best songs on rock history!
This song will always remind me of my brother (who I’m estranged from) when he was in his late teens, playing guitar, singing & recording it in his room for hours. He’s now 64, hard to believe how fast time flies. Awesome, though very sad song!
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The entire Who's Next album is superb! Drop the needle on track one and enjoy all the way to the end.
This is my favorite song from this album and it’s my favorite album from The Who, this song is definitely a masterpiece
This is from WHO'S NEXT album , I wore it out ,in the car and on the turn table.. One peculiar rocker from that is MY WIFE sung by bass player John Entwhistle ..It is so awesome....I Can See For Miles is their huge psychedelic hit from 1967 that you should check also..
My Wife is one of my favorite Who songs. John’s humor was great.
@@sukie584 Yea he was the humorous guy in the band.. One that is a bit violent is Smash Your Head on a solo of his and another solo song called "Dancing Master"....super songs .
My favorite song by them, sheer perfection.
I had the pleasure of attending 2 The Who concerts...amazing musicians and showmen and LOUD !! I have enjoyed many concerts and, by far, their concerts were the LOUDEST.
Good times....
Have always loved the Who and this song is one of my favorites
Worth mentioning that despite all the talent in the band for most of their earlier career Keith Moon, the drummer, was considered the most talented part of the band. An interesting note is that Animal from the Muppets was based on Moon's drumming style. Unfortunately Moon's drug addiction wasted him away, but one Hell of a drummer!
Female Friday: "Crimson and Clover" and "Do ya Want to Touch" by Joan Jett and Pat Benetar doing her song "Hell is for Children".
Beautiful song!! My parents played this a lot when I was a child…
That was my sister. I kind of "borrowed" her copy of Tommy and never looked back.
This song was released shortly before I entered high school, and it became my theme song for the next few years. I was a geek / social reject that got picked on a lot, so I related to the line "my love is vengeance, that's never free." (and of course, I have blue eyes.) I'm 65 now and long, long over that, but the song always brings back memories.
Awesome! This is one of my favorite songs by them. If you want to hear their earlier sound, try "Magic Bus." The Who also has infused a fun quirky sense of humor into some of their songs. If you want to hear something fun, try "Boris the Spider."
Magic Bus live at Leeds version. 😁
One of the best made...51 years old and still sounds fresh
I have been waiting for this reaction 😊
Keith Moon comes stomping in on the drums, and trees get knocked down, waves crash over the shore, and people run for their lives. Keith Moon, there is no substitute, unless it's Substitute.
Yes. 😂
That entire record is full of great tunes not to mention that it was released in 71' and still to this day is a FANTASTIC record overall !!
When I bought _Who's Next_ on vinyl I thought it was a greatest hits collection.
This song was written from the view of a villain, or Bad guy. As he sings "No one knows what it's like to be hated...or be the Bad man." Such a unique perspective.It almost makes you say, "Even bad people, can have feelings, and hurt."
It's down to the person what they think
"And if I swallow anything Evil, Put your fingers down my throat" Best line EVER !!!
Thanks for more . Since Happy Jack they have progressed into a fabulous band with a string of hits.
Quadrophenia an example of perfection.
Saw their first farewell tour in 1975 at Maple Leaf Gardens and they rocked it.
Let's go for more!!! Loved your reaction.
Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦
There wasn't a farewell tour in 1975. You may be thinking of 1982.
@ViscountVile They played Maple Leaf Gardens , December 11, 1975. 👍🇨🇦
@@marybaillie8907 I'm not disagreeing with that, but I can't see how it can be considered a farewell tour, as they were still playing dates up to October 1976. I saw them in London in May 1976 and it wasn't billed as a farewell at the time.
@ViscountVile I just checked on line and The Who had 4 "Final Tours" which may be our problem.
Back in those days, many bands would announce final tours, only to reappear on tour later on. So I'm not sure which final tour is which. 🤣🤣 Take care 🎶🎶🇨🇦👏
No Time (1992) Ringo Starr, Burton Cummings, Joe Walsh and Todd Rundgren at Montreux ALL great artists
I do not recall if you have reviewed "Love Reign o'er Me"? It comes off the album Quadrophenia and yes it is a part of the story the whole album covers and many viewers will beg you "you have to listen to the entire album". Trust me, the music, the lyrics, the tone, the sound effects can illict a perfectly plausible response without listening to the entirety of the album. I, again, promise you that you will ENJOY this song.
As for this song, very beautiful and dark in the same vein. A GREAT review as is usual from the two of you...
I love how y'all listen with eyes closed, just like the first time I heard it. Grew up in the FM Album Stations time in late '70's when the DJ would let you know when to start the cassette recorder. Thanks for bringing back that feeling and great music.
Every member of The Who were masters at their respective instruments. Everyone basically played lead! It was organized chaos par excellence!
"Finding beauty in the dissonance" Tool Schism...organized chaos indeed
The Who, yes this is a really great album thanks👍🎙✌️✌️
Your next Who song NEEDS to be "Love, Reign O'er Me". It's almost a perfect song. So good.
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Yes!
I'm on board with that.
I was born the year this song was released, so I was to young to have seen the band with Moon, but got to see them Live once with John, and twice without. I became a fan in the early 90's, and they have been my favorite band ever since, just an amazing group front to back, and head to toe. Pete is without question one of rocks best song writers(and a very good guitarist), as you can easily tell from this tune. Keith was an amazing drummer who lost a few steps in his later years, but in top form, is one of rocks best. John as a bass player was the GOAT, and Rodger on vocals was a perfect fit to Pete's songs, and was one of rocks best front men who still has it 50+ years later. Do yourselves a favor, and watch some of their LIVE content, as they were as much a visual band, as they were audio. And much of their career was filmed in 35MM film, and all this time later, most footage looks and sounds amazing. Long Live Thee OOOOoooooo!!!
Truly one of the greatest rock albums ever.
top five!
Yes. Classic rock. Thank you.
The Who is, without a doubt, one of the truest rock bands in every way. Their instrumentation, lifestyle, and stage show just screamed rock.
I don't know if you guys heard "Love Reign O'er Me" by the Who, but it is really exceptional.