Pete Townshend- Save It for Later

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  • @TheSnerggly
    @TheSnerggly Рік тому +208

    One of THE best covers of a great 80's song if there ever was one. Just amazing and beautiful. Never gets old.

    • @greensombrero3641
      @greensombrero3641 Рік тому +2

      absolutely you are on the money

    • @gruenokgallu3609
      @gruenokgallu3609 6 місяців тому +4

      Love The Beat, but this is singularly the most amazing, emotionally impacting version of any song ever recorded. Strangely this is the only song I could loop all day long. It is singularly evocative. It makes me unabashedly weep like no other I can speak to in the almost 60 years I have been planted on planet A.

    • @alexkagman
      @alexkagman 4 місяці тому +1

      yes, absolutely. What a powerful cover.
      Townsend. one of the masters.

    • @baddnurse5443
      @baddnurse5443 29 днів тому

      Agreed ❤

  • @HikeColorado
    @HikeColorado Рік тому +142

    In my humble opinion Pete Townsend is one of the best musicians, composers, song writers of all time. His bio WHO I AM was both fascinating and captivating. His acoustic guitar work is incredible especially when combined with his electric guitar and the band. Great cover of an awesome song too❤

  • @mr.goodboi2780
    @mr.goodboi2780 Рік тому +59

    The ability of this man to make things feel so grand and touching will never cease to amaze me. What a brilliant take on this song.

  • @ryankrueger9444
    @ryankrueger9444 2 роки тому +83

    This song makes me think of how badly I miss my son for some reason. It will always have a very special place in my heart. I'll never give up. Never gonna run away. I will hold him again someday, if it's the last thing I do, I'll die happy.

    • @KP-cc5mv
      @KP-cc5mv Рік тому +7

      😢❤

    • @Oldmanlearnguitar
      @Oldmanlearnguitar 5 місяців тому +2

      If this song reminds you of your son….he had really good taste in music ❤

    • @Oldmanlearnguitar
      @Oldmanlearnguitar 5 місяців тому +4

      Not only did he have impeccable taste in music he must’ve been a really special person❤

    • @Evergreen63
      @Evergreen63 2 місяці тому

      i understand you. my son is is just as precious

    • @Evergreen63
      @Evergreen63 2 місяці тому

      be strong

  • @greensombrero3641
    @greensombrero3641 Рік тому +49

    Spectacular in all aspects. Pete Townshend will be rediscovered by a new generation when we are all gone to the great gig in the sky.

    • @scottgoodman8993
      @scottgoodman8993 Рік тому +4

      He has been magnificent since I first heard him in the mid to late sixties. Students of music will always know him unless insufferable academic classicists snuff out study of him. My professor of music appreciation in the early 70's thought rock an abomination. He was an educated fool. And a snob.

    • @qft4300
      @qft4300 Рік тому +2

      Don't hold your breath.
      Nice to be optimistic but , naa it's all downhill from what I see

    • @robsaunders4096
      @robsaunders4096 10 місяців тому

      The pedo stuff that he got caught up in will be his down fall in the future.

    • @greensombrero3641
      @greensombrero3641 7 місяців тому +4

      @@scottgoodman8993 bravo - music will live on independent of opinions! take care brother

    • @greensombrero3641
      @greensombrero3641 7 місяців тому +3

      @@qft4300 still here ! still listening !

  • @jonatherton
    @jonatherton 8 місяців тому +72

    Townshend is so far ahead as an artist, we're yet to catch up to realize how great he is.

  • @anthonymartin874
    @anthonymartin874 2 роки тому +101

    "Why don't you hold me" line in Townsend version reaches into my soul. I love this version and the original version. Viva beautiful music.

    • @johnnyfab488
      @johnnyfab488 2 роки тому +9

      He made this song his own. Awesome version.

    • @greensombrero3641
      @greensombrero3641 Рік тому +7

      it's a spectacular rendition - great comment by you - bravo

    • @andrewt6834
      @andrewt6834 9 місяців тому +4

      His delivery of that line just kills me.

  • @christianzafiroglu6705
    @christianzafiroglu6705 8 місяців тому +57

    Give Pete his flowers for this one.
    He took a song he didn’t write and made it utterly his own. As great as the original is (and it’s one of my favorites), Pete beats it with an acoustic guitar, bass, and piano. Makes it feel it even more resolute and desperate at once. A lesson in personalization

    • @chadgrylls5264
      @chadgrylls5264 6 місяців тому +2

      Incredible how he played three instruments at once. They don't make them like that anymore.

    • @jonzilkow7272
      @jonzilkow7272 2 місяці тому

      Because he is a genius.

  • @Zelomeisterdude
    @Zelomeisterdude 12 років тому +27

    Has ANYONE ever strummed a guitar better then Pete? I think not, his right hand deserves a spot of its own in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

    • @aaronyarlas3553
      @aaronyarlas3553 5 місяців тому

      Ha, I've always said this, best strummer ever (not counting Joe, of course)

    • @fitzjameswood5486
      @fitzjameswood5486 3 місяці тому +2

      Pete was the rhythm section of the Who, Keith Moon was the lead and Entwistle was the thunder...

  • @tomball4328
    @tomball4328 6 років тому +106

    On a bad day, I simply close the door to my office and put this on repeat and all is right in the world.
    Amazing!!!

    • @LeahMartel
      @LeahMartel 5 років тому +4

      T Demetris same but it’s a hot shower for me:p this is the best shower song

    • @fauxtaux
      @fauxtaux 4 роки тому +1

      T Demetris Yes!

    • @alosadav
      @alosadav 4 роки тому +1

      I'm on one of those days :)

    • @frankcimino8392
      @frankcimino8392 4 роки тому +1

      save it for ever!!!

    • @georgedavis2293
      @georgedavis2293 4 роки тому +1

      T Demetris Great advice. Thank you.

  • @wilsdan
    @wilsdan 12 років тому +119

    A testament to how great a song this is. The Beat and Townsend have approached the song from completely different angles, one is ska-based and one classic accoustic. And both versions are extraordinarily powerful. An awesome piece of songwriting. And two perfect performances. Love 'em both.

    • @paolobenmore3504
      @paolobenmore3504 2 роки тому +5

      The Beat were Ska but also infused with a pop sensibility which is Save it for later is which is more of pop song in my humble opinion.

    • @ryankrueger9444
      @ryankrueger9444 2 роки тому

      Who is English beat? At this point, not even the who cares. ;)

    • @beige9539
      @beige9539 2 роки тому

      Harvey Danger has a great cover too. All three versions prove what a great song this is.

    • @raynemichelle2996
      @raynemichelle2996 2 роки тому +2

      The Beat's version of this song isn't ska.

    • @philipgwyn8091
      @philipgwyn8091 2 роки тому +3

      I love the English Beat. I love the Who. I absolutely love what Pete's done with this version.

  • @SasquatchLovesMe
    @SasquatchLovesMe Рік тому +53

    a reminder of how great a guitar player townshend is, and how brilliant The English Beat was.

    • @emilymccartney1593
      @emilymccartney1593 Рік тому

      The Beat.

    • @SirRico70
      @SirRico70 Рік тому

      as above: The Beat.

    • @intothesunset3
      @intothesunset3 11 місяців тому

      Known as the English Beat in the U.S. and Canada. The British Beat in Australia. @@SirRico70

    • @BeeNotDismayed
      @BeeNotDismayed 9 місяців тому +5

      Lately I have been tuned into Entwhistle's unbelievable mastery, but your comment grabbed my attention because it is so true!
      You ain't kidding, brother! Townshend is a deft hand at guitar. His technique is lively and clean-sounding but never methodic or robotic.
      He plays relaxed and loose, like he was born to play!
      The absolute best good habit to establish early on if you want to enjoy a long profitable career touring.

    • @johnreeves6286
      @johnreeves6286 4 місяці тому

      @@emilymccartney1593To be fair: the band was legally required to be identified over in the US as ‘The English Beat’ as there was already an American band recording and gigging under that name in the States.

  • @RFToob
    @RFToob Рік тому +48

    Always thought this song needed more attention by others. Love Pete’s voice. This is wonderfully clear and simply mesmerizing. Cheers.

  • @snorbgraftger9194
    @snorbgraftger9194 2 роки тому +31

    my brother died from an overdose,his friend sent this to me and I was floored. brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it

    • @samredbird4225
      @samredbird4225 8 місяців тому +1

      ((hugs))

    • @lkirkman04
      @lkirkman04 7 місяців тому +2

      Condolences, friend.

    • @CaseyBald
      @CaseyBald 5 місяців тому

      Giant hugs friend, I know it well, I’m the last of all my old friends.

    • @valeriecornish5613
      @valeriecornish5613 3 місяці тому

      ❤❤❤❤

  • @Vampiracho
    @Vampiracho 8 років тому +170

    Pete's love for this song really shows.

  • @michaelcodywilkinson752
    @michaelcodywilkinson752 8 років тому +367

    one of the best covers i've ever heard

    • @microcosm5418
      @microcosm5418 6 років тому +3

      Michael Cody Wilkinson , P.T. has done many a great cover

    • @traind
      @traind 6 років тому +10

      Might be the best actually.

    • @2ndcousin100
      @2ndcousin100 5 років тому

      yup

    • @TL8311-j6x
      @TL8311-j6x 5 років тому +6

      original English beat version is better still

    • @boboolavalle6567
      @boboolavalle6567 5 років тому +3

      Pete wrote the song

  • @2degucitas
    @2degucitas 8 років тому +63

    There's this tension of frustration in Pete's music. It makes this cover great.

    • @Javelynn26
      @Javelynn26 8 років тому +2

      Yesss! totally!

    • @Ibotrain
      @Ibotrain 8 років тому +2

      I agree, I have a new love for Pete since I found out he followed Meher Baba.

  • @tpp5151
    @tpp5151 5 років тому +88

    Pete didn't write this song but you can tell how heartfelt this is, he makes it his own.

    • @ahcapella
      @ahcapella Рік тому +4

      @tpp5151 If someone had said to me, “You know that song ‘Save It For Later?’ Don’t you think that it was practically custom-made for Pete Townshend? I mean, you’re a big fan of _All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes_ and _White City._ Can’t you totally imagine Pete singing this?” I would _have_ to have replied with a resounding “YES!” The story in Wikipedia about Pete calling up the songwriter (English Beat guitarist Dave Wakeling, who assumed he was being pranked) and, saying “I’m sitting with David Gilmour, and we're trying to work out [how to play the chords]” is classic!

  • @AgentXPQ
    @AgentXPQ 3 роки тому +87

    Nobody captures the feeling of desperate yearning quite like this guy.

  • @patrickcostello4146
    @patrickcostello4146 3 роки тому +59

    Townshend was one of the most iconic musicians of the last century.

    • @aladdinsane7882
      @aladdinsane7882 3 роки тому +14

      Still is.

    • @agentphotosonline6530
      @agentphotosonline6530 3 роки тому +4

      @@aladdinsane7882 that's a fact...

    • @ray_tupper
      @ray_tupper 2 роки тому

      Shame about the pedophilia

    • @blueodum
      @blueodum 2 роки тому +2

      It's amazing and wonderful that one of the most iconic musicians of the 20th century pays homage to a great, "niche" musical group.

    • @ge2623
      @ge2623 2 роки тому

      Don't you mean "IS?"

  • @stecklein7
    @stecklein7 10 років тому +170

    Totally LOVE English Beat. Dave in particular. Both are wonderful and moving. Dave and his rich sexy voice..But this version by Pete is beyond any words I can fabricate...makes me cry. So beautiful and deep.

    • @williammcmillan1108
      @williammcmillan1108 6 років тому +1

      thanks///glad you did

    • @hangingwithmatty9465
      @hangingwithmatty9465 5 років тому +1

      ...crying now...

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 5 років тому

      I'd be honored if some P.T. fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of SLIT SKIRTS and A LITTLE IS ENOUGH on my YT channel in tribute to the master of lyricism and composition. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.

    • @alfinflikt6689
      @alfinflikt6689 4 роки тому +1

      Pete adds true atmosphere......

    • @brianladder4710
      @brianladder4710 4 роки тому +1

      lol the orig is better

  • @oolongoolong789
    @oolongoolong789 9 років тому +161

    Hats off to Pete Townshend for a splendid cover of a splendid song by The Beat.

  • @arthurgipson2767
    @arthurgipson2767 10 років тому +190

    I once heard a rumor that Pete wished that he had wrote this song. He certainly performs it like it was his. Original was excellent also.

    • @TheJonesy1957
      @TheJonesy1957 6 років тому +12

      Only Pete Townshend could make a song like this sound like his own. Love the English Beat.

    • @TheJonesy1957
      @TheJonesy1957 5 років тому +12

      @A.J. Kohlhepp It must be quite an honor to know that Pete Townshend loves your song. AND performs it so beautifully. I would be floating on air much like I was when I was able to meet him as a teenager. He was quite gracious and kind. My life was complete as far as I was concerned at that point.

    • @joealtieri7259
      @joealtieri7259 5 років тому +8

      @@TheJonesy1957 Townshend did say that. He always loved the progression and A.J. is right...Townshend's touch is magic, and makes anything his own.

    • @joealtieri7259
      @joealtieri7259 5 років тому

      @A.J. Kohlhepp Well said.

    • @greensombrero3641
      @greensombrero3641 5 років тому

      I wish too I had

  • @davidsillars3181
    @davidsillars3181 Рік тому +22

    Just beyond a cover. The Beat oroginal brilliant. This is redemptive and shows Pete's brilliance as an artist. Breathtakingly beautiful.

  • @melanienelson1148
    @melanienelson1148 4 роки тому +41

    I think I've already made this same comment on this thread, but this is honestly one of the BEST covers I've ever heard.

    • @FireinTheBowl
      @FireinTheBowl 3 роки тому +2

      You can't find this on any music app!! It makes me nuts

    • @colingeddes2172
      @colingeddes2172 2 роки тому

      Totaly agree. I love pete and the who, but this version far exceeded my expectations.

  • @BrianAchterberg928
    @BrianAchterberg928 5 років тому +41

    Well done Pete!!
    RIP RANKING ROGER 😢
    You’ll always live in our hearts and minds Rudeboy! ✊

  • @beadbop
    @beadbop 5 років тому +39

    This song goes out from my heart to the few people who've bitterly betrayed and wronged me, and to my own physical body, which has slowly broken down over time beyond repair.
    Townshend will live on forever . . .

    • @darklordojeda
      @darklordojeda 3 роки тому +8

      Your comment is exactly how I feel. Brought a tear to my eye. Peace and love to you from wherever you may find it, mostly from within.

    • @nathaniliescu4597
      @nathaniliescu4597 3 роки тому

      What the heck are you on about oldy?

    • @beadbop
      @beadbop 3 роки тому +4

      @@nathaniliescu4597 Playing all those video games 24/7 has permanently stunted your emotional growth.

  • @briteness
    @briteness 3 роки тому +24

    Townshend knew a good song when he heard one. He still does. I like the fact that he is not mired in the past. Most artists cover either songs from their own generation or earlier ones, but Pete covered this song by younger songwriters. Even today, he still keeps his ear to the ground for what's going on now.

    • @heronaddict2
      @heronaddict2 3 роки тому

      It's a 30 year old tune !

    • @briteness
      @briteness 3 роки тому +1

      @@heronaddict2 True! But they were still younger than he was at the time it came out.

    • @juliebryne2903
      @juliebryne2903 2 роки тому

      Longer than that! Early 80s i believe.early 80s for the english beat! I had the album back then!

    • @seabdv9792
      @seabdv9792 2 роки тому

      Dave Wakeling explaining how this came about is funny.

    • @seabdv9792
      @seabdv9792 2 роки тому

      Does anyone know where I can get this version, so I don’t have to get into YT?

  • @garuiz3487
    @garuiz3487 7 місяців тому +19

    It’s extremely rare for me to rally like a “remake” from another artist. But this FEELs like a totally different song. 2 big thumbs up. I can enjoy both songs for 2 different reasons and moods!

  • @SusanUpstairs
    @SusanUpstairs 10 років тому +137

    Bloody brilliant version of this song. It give me chills.

  • @vazmo14850
    @vazmo14850 10 років тому +65

    at 60 years old, and having listened to the Who and Townsend solo albums...this is my favorite solo work of his!

    • @Q.Q.
      @Q.Q. 10 років тому +2

      Just to be sure, you do realize this is a cover of the classic English Beat song, right?... As great a cover as it is...

    • @yhn1inc
      @yhn1inc 9 років тому +3

      vazmo14850 Gorgeousness and gorgeosity. :)

    • @stephengoldring763
      @stephengoldring763 6 років тому

      I was going to say it's a cover

    • @charlesandrewmoore8699
      @charlesandrewmoore8699 5 років тому

      Seems like you might enjoy checking out the English Beat's catalog, as well, then. ;)

    • @neilmurray9463
      @neilmurray9463 4 роки тому +1

      First heard this watching a movie - now I can’t remember the movie - but I can repeat this song over and over again

  • @MsKingjames26
    @MsKingjames26 10 років тому +59

    A clear example of why he's one of the best singer, writer, guitarists still alive right now, he made a great choice to cover this, it fits him better then anyone else.

  • @jimohare2749
    @jimohare2749 Рік тому +14

    0:27 I know the original message of this song is about growing up. But for those of us who battle addiction this song was written by angels and in this cover, played by one. It is now my anthem and higher power.

  • @MichaelGorman1
    @MichaelGorman1 4 роки тому +53

    Thank you for posting this. I never thought I would hear a cover of this song that approached the original. Such a pure form of the English Beat and that era. Love the fact that Townshend had the humility and passion to go so deep on a song written by someone else. This showcases Pete's voice and emotional intensity better than any other song i can think of. Bravo.

  • @throwbackjunction8496
    @throwbackjunction8496 9 років тому +29

    I can't stop listening to this

  • @derbystardom
    @derbystardom 8 років тому +45

    I think Pete Townshend is the very best at playing and strumming an acoustic guitar.

  • @hocuspocusfocusable
    @hocuspocusfocusable 10 років тому +45

    One of my most admired people on the Planet...
    for me, he's truly genius.

  • @bobcatch102
    @bobcatch102 3 роки тому +11

    Surprised that there aren't people from the Netflix show Love checking this classic song out. Previously to watching Love I had only heard the English Beat version. When the opening cords came on the song sounded so familiar to me. Then I heard Pete Townshends voice. Just magic. The show is great as well and this song really suited the episode.

    • @sonichallbartender
      @sonichallbartender 2 роки тому +1

      Couldn't agree more. Was a perfect choice for that moment. Their relationship was so fraught at the beginning and kind of began to crystallize in that moment. Some more trouble down the line but this was such a crucial moment. Among my all-time favorite needle drops.

  • @BubbaZen10
    @BubbaZen10 9 років тому +34

    I just love that Pete gave a bit of a nod to those guys.
    We are the mods, we are the mods, WE ARE WE ARE WE ARE THE MODS!!!!

    • @teleny2
      @teleny2 7 років тому +2

      We are Gods, we are Gods, we are we are we are Gods!

    • @BubbaZen10
      @BubbaZen10 6 років тому +1

      @@teleny2 How did i ever miss this reply?! hate it when that happens.
      Indeed madam. ;)

  • @nellieames3105
    @nellieames3105 4 роки тому +40

    I absolutely love Pete Townshend! He's an extraordinary guitarist as well!!!

    • @ge2623
      @ge2623 2 роки тому

      With any art, there are people who are great, there are people who are iconic, there are people who are talented. And then there's people who INVENT the art form. Pete, along with a few others, INVENTED the art form.

    • @randyjames4713
      @randyjames4713 7 місяців тому

      Really, I was not aware.

  • @johnnyactionspacepnk
    @johnnyactionspacepnk 10 років тому +35

    How does a huge Pete Townshend fan miss this wonder? Incredible remake. Tough task to make a great remake from a great original but this sure hits the spot. The guitar riffs, fast and Tommyesque, over the piano is a tremendous saxophone substitute it would seem.

  • @gregsachs3758
    @gregsachs3758 8 місяців тому +12

    The Tune Is Dope. Pete's remake is Dope. Just beautiful . Brings a tear to my eye. Nuff Said.

  • @harrychristopoulos5330
    @harrychristopoulos5330 Рік тому +7

    Perfect....in every way possible!......

  • @Micko555
    @Micko555 8 років тому +43

    Whenever a great songwriter covers another artists song, it say alot of what they think of it.

  • @larsnelsonmusic92
    @larsnelsonmusic92 8 років тому +314

    Used to great effect in Season 1 of Love

  • @frankgeeraerts6243
    @frankgeeraerts6243 2 роки тому +2

    WOAWWWWWWWWWW one of the best things I heard in my life ......thanks Pete........The Town has no end .....

  • @jwwj30
    @jwwj30 6 років тому +7

    The movie Like Father brought me here tonight, listening to this song over & over. Randy (my good friend) & I saw The Who at the Sports Arena in San Diego during their 1971 tour. Man, "Who's Next" had just been released with so many classic hits. The best part, we were sitting 8th row dead center of the stage. Thank you so much for an unforgettable & unbelievable 3 hour concert!

    • @gedreilly5175
      @gedreilly5175 6 років тому +1

      Jack, good memories. The first time I seen them was bell vue, Manchester . They had just released quadrophenia, 73. Greatest show I've ever witnessed by 4 people, no lasers, video tape, multi cam shots or backing tracks. That night I bought the l.p. in the foyer. Spent my return train fare on it. Had to walk back to Southport, about 40 miles. The two friends with me wernt too pleased with my irrational purchase. All night they wernt too pleased with my irrational purchase. It was about 3pm the next day I had it on the turntable, that night I knew every word off every song, every clap of thunder, every seagull every, wave on the beach every train. In 2013 they toured with it again, the 40 th anniversary. It was in the echo arena, Liverpool. That night I witnessed the greatest show I've ever seen by 2 live men & 2 dead men. The footage wes fantastic with lots of unseen film of the Ox & Keith. I've managed well enough in the intervening to afford a taxi home these days but I would have paid the price of walking there & back to see that show again. Thank you Pete & Roger for the journey

  • @maximushermanite
    @maximushermanite 3 роки тому +43

    [Lyrics]
    Two dozen other dirty lovers
    Must be a sucker for it
    Cry cry but I don’t need my Mother
    Just hold my hand while I come
    to a decision on it
    Sooner or later
    Your legs give way, you hit the ground
    Save it for later
    Don’t run away and let me down
    Sooner or later
    You hit the deck, you get found out
    Save it for later
    Don’t run away and let me down
    You’ve lettin’ me down
    You run away, run away
    Lettin’ me down, run away
    Black air and seven seas are rotten through
    But what can you do?
    I don’t know how I’m meant to act with all of you lot
    Sometimes I don’t try
    I just n-n-n-n-n-now-n-now
    Now-now-now-now-now-now-n-now
    Sooner or later
    Your legs give way, you hit the ground
    Save it for later
    Don’t run away and let me down
    Sooner or later
    You hit the deck, you get found out
    Save it for later
    Don’t run away and let me down
    You’ve lettin’ me down
    Run away, run away
    Lettin’ me down
    (Instrumental section)
    Why don’t you hold me?
    Why don’t you hold me and kiss me now
    Why don’t you just hold me?
    Why don’t you hold me and kiss me now
    Two dozen other stupid reasons
    Why we should suffer all this
    Don’t bother trying to explain them
    Just hold my hand while I come, to a decision on this
    Sooner or later
    Your legs give way, you hit the ground
    Save it for later
    Don’t run away and let me down
    Sooner or later
    You hit the deck, you get found out
    Save it for later
    Don’t run away, don’t let me down
    You let me down
    Oh, run away, run away, run away, and run away, lettin’ me down
    Run away, and run away, lettin’ me down
    Save it for later! Mmhm, save it for later!
    Save it for later honey
    Save all that stuff for later!
    Hold me!
    Why don’t you hold me and kiss me now
    I want you to hold me!
    Why don’t you hold me and kiss me honey
    Save it for later!
    Oooh! Mmhm
    Don’t run away, and run away
    Run away, run away, run away, run away,
    lettin’ me down
    Run away, run away, run away, run away, and lettin’ me down
    Run away, run away, and lettin’ me down (x4)

  • @donleighton4948
    @donleighton4948 2 роки тому +4

    Got here by way of Netflix series "Love". I had never heard this song but I listened to Beat version and Pete's version is by far the better of them. I am 66 years old, love The Who and Pete's and Roger's solo efforts. Way to go Pete!

  • @j.thedemonkat6572
    @j.thedemonkat6572 5 років тому +7

    One of the rare occasions I like a cover as much as the original. This is brilliant. #RIPRoger

  • @gabevachon326
    @gabevachon326 5 років тому +10

    What I love about Pete is the bitter bite in all of his phrasing....channeled and suppressed rage coming out in spittles of truth. And it works..otherwise you have Bread,America and the Cowsills. Or Kiki Dee.

  • @angelariley.9963
    @angelariley.9963 4 місяці тому +4

    What a fantastic cover. I'm not usually into cover versions but this has just converted me.

    • @GratitudeHappinessBacon
      @GratitudeHappinessBacon 16 днів тому

      This cover is fantastic for sure. Eddie Vedder also covers this song if you want to try it. I like it too!

  • @gaylasmith5279
    @gaylasmith5279 2 роки тому +6

    Brilliant cover. Pete just OWNS it! The Who were in town last night and I missed seeing them for the 14th time because I was passing a sodden kidney stone. Bloody hell! I name them. This one was named in his honour.

  • @suvankarghosh5464
    @suvankarghosh5464 3 роки тому +5

    Love a series from Netflix bought me here. What a beautiful song!

  • @brent8450
    @brent8450 2 роки тому +5

    Saving this song in my UA-cam playlist. For later.

  • @kevingilligan139
    @kevingilligan139 6 років тому +18

    Townshend's guitar on this version is superb.

  • @MadihaA123
    @MadihaA123 5 років тому +15

    He took the song and truly made it his own.. 💓

  • @rogermurray8553
    @rogermurray8553 3 роки тому +6

    Look at the ingredients. How could this not result in anything short of brilliant! A bold, beautiful interpretation.

  • @pdelevett
    @pdelevett 2 роки тому +7

    This is my favorite Dave Wakeling song, but I never realized Pete had covered it before hearing it on the radio just now. Amazing

  • @jonzilkow7272
    @jonzilkow7272 2 місяці тому +1

    The memories and nostalgia this cover brings is surreal.

  • @peterhudson5748
    @peterhudson5748 3 роки тому +8

    way to pay homage to one of the best underappreciated bands of the 80's.

    • @davidmatthews3131
      @davidmatthews3131 2 роки тому

      Wouldn't call them 'underappreciated' , .or 'short-lived'.

  • @Junius
    @Junius 11 років тому +40

    This is so incredible. Pete's so powerful.

  • @melanienelson1148
    @melanienelson1148 5 років тому +4

    Who could possibly dislike this cover? It's one of the best.

  • @tmpass
    @tmpass Рік тому +21

    the piano adds quite a bit of drama, i hear shades of baba o'riley

    • @Sam-ht8xz
      @Sam-ht8xz 6 місяців тому

      song is so dense, in a great way.

  • @cymballine1
    @cymballine1 8 років тому +17

    I remember seeing an interview with Pete where he couldn't stop playing this and trying to explain why he felt this was such a great tune! I agreed, and am glad he finally covered it! A superb tribute to a great artist and "80s band! I'm really missing that voice of Dave, though!

    • @MB-el5fo
      @MB-el5fo 2 роки тому

      I can listen to this over and over and over..just hits the spot

  • @EnnPeeCee
    @EnnPeeCee 12 років тому +8

    Can't.Stop.Listening. I love this version...

  • @timberwrightsvs480
    @timberwrightsvs480 2 роки тому +3

    Yet another great reason to respect one of the great geniuses of pop-era rock music. You don't hear him covering that many tunes, but he clearly gives the songwriting its due with this incredible rendition. What a treasure.

  • @mhos6940
    @mhos6940 3 роки тому +5

    Pete's my second all time favorite singer. My first is that other guy who sings for The Who. Thanks for the upload!!!👍

  • @sevenlayer8780
    @sevenlayer8780 5 років тому +10

    An indescribably beautiful cover of an already marvelous song. Pure magic.

  • @s.r.9320
    @s.r.9320 Рік тому +2

    This is excellent - he made it his own. Glad I came across this by chance tonight.

  • @georgeking1552
    @georgeking1552 2 роки тому +3

    One of the most memorable songs of my youth while living ing England. The original version was awesome, but the way this legend put it together helps me reflect.

  • @mahyaryousefi-m8q
    @mahyaryousefi-m8q 5 місяців тому +1

    This is by far the best version, i appreciate the upload.
    peace and love

  • @1Ripstik
    @1Ripstik 8 років тому +67

    Love has an amazing soundtrack :)

    • @TL8311-j6x
      @TL8311-j6x 8 років тому +3

      Fuck off

    • @1Ripstik
      @1Ripstik 8 років тому +11

      +davidkrod thanks

    • @samlunn7079
      @samlunn7079 7 років тому

      no need to be such a cock...

    • @BPoweredLove
      @BPoweredLove 7 років тому +3

      david
      David is a feisty little tyke! You okay over there, little buddy?

    • @Dabi13009
      @Dabi13009 3 роки тому

      Mickey ♥️

  • @timmaloney6739
    @timmaloney6739 11 років тому +23

    beautiful version...

  • @toddstubetime
    @toddstubetime 8 років тому +9

    Simply beautiful, Townshend never lost his innocence.....

  • @gerardzimmermann3309
    @gerardzimmermann3309 2 роки тому +8

    This song could very easily be my epitaph. If a song could condense a life wasted on useless pursuits, this version is it.

  • @johnnie1600
    @johnnie1600 5 років тому +8

    I love Pete Townshend's voice.

  • @janettis
    @janettis 4 роки тому +5

    Gosh where do I begin. This much talent in one single person. To give me such joy.

    • @janettis
      @janettis 4 роки тому +1

      How do you harness that shit. I know he harnesses that in himself. What it must be like.

  • @sratus
    @sratus 3 роки тому +3

    I always come back to this.

  • @lisascanlon8294
    @lisascanlon8294 9 днів тому

    A great song and a great musician doing justice and making it even better

  • @fwelf
    @fwelf 8 років тому +6

    Wonderful. A fan of The Who and The English Beat but I never knew Mr. Townsend covered this song.

  • @andrew.hamsterdad
    @andrew.hamsterdad 3 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful work Pete

  • @yukehmannasseh3233
    @yukehmannasseh3233 6 років тому +5

    This song just has something on me I can stop when I start listening

  • @gaylasmith1565
    @gaylasmith1565 8 років тому +13

    Perfect song for Townshend to cover. And, what a cover! G.

  • @Timmie1000
    @Timmie1000 6 років тому +34

    Why isn't this version on Spotify (or on any streaming service for that matter), it's sooo good!

    • @spudsdavenport
      @spudsdavenport 2 роки тому +3

      it's on Live One (formerly Slacker)!🙂

    • @paolobenmore3504
      @paolobenmore3504 2 роки тому

      I cannot find this anywhere.

    • @jaykay5811
      @jaykay5811 2 роки тому +1

      @@paolobenmore3504 it’s a bonus track on white city but sadly I don’t think the streaming rights will ever get figured out

    • @steffibaker6121
      @steffibaker6121 Рік тому

      @@jaykay5811 Thanks for that tip - just bought the CD. Streaming is very hit or miss.

  • @shaunashton9744
    @shaunashton9744 4 роки тому +10

    It’s 6 am and about to finish night shift and I found this brilliant song

  • @sanjulienne
    @sanjulienne 8 років тому +12

    What a terrific cover, classic Townshend!

  • @Dualpersonalities617
    @Dualpersonalities617 2 роки тому +5

    A good friend of mine recommended me this song, it was just as good as the original, sadly he passed away this past year. I'll always remember our friendship and conversations. R.I.P AJ

    • @booeyats1
      @booeyats1 2 роки тому +1

      Rest In Peace to your friend Evan… he certainly had great taste. God bless.

    • @Dualpersonalities617
      @Dualpersonalities617 2 роки тому

      @@booeyats1 thank you, that means alot and also reminded me to listen to this song again. Aj was such a good person and was always there to talk whenever you needed him. A great human being, God bless you aswell.

    • @threalismaradona9899
      @threalismaradona9899 2 роки тому +1

      sorry for your loss never easy losing friends

  • @TheFuzzieWuzzie
    @TheFuzzieWuzzie Рік тому +2

    The best, most heartfelt version of this song.

  • @DrBPhD
    @DrBPhD 12 років тому +33

    "love the incorporation of the piano"
    Agree, but don't rule out the subtle bass-line as well. This is a true gem indeed.

  • @PeterJames143
    @PeterJames143 Рік тому +4

    Awesome version

  • @Gordon6182
    @Gordon6182 4 роки тому +6

    1st time I've heard this version, absolutely amazing!

  • @marcorampazi1893
    @marcorampazi1893 4 місяці тому +1

    Love this version

  • @fauxtaux
    @fauxtaux 4 роки тому +3

    If I could only listen to one musical performance for my remaining years, this would be it. Perfection.

    • @ge2623
      @ge2623 2 роки тому

      Listen to "Drowned" from "The Secret Policeman's Ball" You might have two.

  • @terryarmstrong5014
    @terryarmstrong5014 4 роки тому +2

    Fabulous remake of this song......Pete takes this song to a new high

  • @johnrush521
    @johnrush521 9 років тому +10

    Scoop ! Love Pete playing the Nicky Hopkins piano riffs !

    • @matthewsproul9614
      @matthewsproul9614 9 років тому +4

      +john rush No doubt about that John. The piano is powerful. Sterling performance by all.

    • @BubbaZen10
      @BubbaZen10 9 років тому

      +john rush Are you sure Nicky is playing this, and not Pete? I can't find anything on here.
      Shit, i really don't wanna go look for that album! (although, it's not actually ON scoop. Maybe from that time?)

    • @johnrush4153
      @johnrush4153 9 років тому +3

      +BubbaZen10 No it's not definitely not Nicky . I actually meant it as a tribute to Nicky . It's actually Pete playing piano on this one . Sorry for the confusion - Peace

    • @BubbaZen10
      @BubbaZen10 9 років тому

      John Rush Ah, i see how you meant it now. I misread it.

    • @learnthroughmusicandlyrics6361
      @learnthroughmusicandlyrics6361 8 років тому +1

      +BubbaZen10 Save It For Later is a bonus track on the 2006 remastered CD version of White City.

  • @georgedavis2293
    @georgedavis2293 4 роки тому +2

    The strumming and the piano together is really good. Very clean and nice to hear a great balance. I didn’t forget the bass. Spoken like a true non-musician.

  • @stecklein7
    @stecklein7 10 років тому +7

    shakes me to my core....Total awesome delivery

  • @franciscoojeda8986
    @franciscoojeda8986 Рік тому +1

    Most beautiful thing I have heard in a very long time. Thank you.

  • @stecklein7
    @stecklein7 9 років тому +8

    My heart. How I LOVE Pete. let me count the ways..............