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I think it's interesting that whenever there's a discussion on who's the GOAT on bass, almost all the other names brought up (Chris Squire, Geddy Lee, Lemmy, etc.) were influenced/inspired by John Entwistle.
The album is about the mod culture in 60s England the mods loved their Motown so it’s really interesting you guys picked up on the Motown sounds here. Hadn’t occurred to me before. The whole album is driven by the bass and drums of two of the greatest.
The Who at times called themselves maximum R&B. The bands from that time really grabbed a lot of genres and made the rock sound. Was a great time for music
We Don't Get Fooled Again, is a must listen to song from The Who. Roger Daltry, best rock scream in this song. Also, the message is still relevant today.
Yeah, the message is super relevant imo because it shows how every generation thinks they are going to do things in some radically different fashion but in the end, it seems like more of the same. We change the colors and flavors and styles but humans keep doing the same basic things over and over.
I would say this is one of the Top Ten "MUST LISTEN" rock songs out there, by ANY group! For its sheer overpowering QUALITY and ROCKINGNESS, but also cos it's socially important and the very SOUL of rock and roll in many ways! Airplay Beats will NOT be disappointed, lol!
You guys should definitely consider doing the whole album...It's one of the all-time greats. I got to see The Who perform this entire album from start to finish in concert - one of the best shows I've ever seen, and I've seen lots. Enjoying your reactions and your discoveries along the way!
Guys That Bass Line, and the late Keith Moon on drums. That’s one of the tightest grooves in all of R & R History. They start with the hammer down. And just never let up. Great Job once again. ❤
OMG so glad you're doing this one. Hoping you'll do all of QUADROPHENIA. This music and film changed my teenage life (for the better). Orchestral and so emotional.
Should have let it keep going, it merges into Quadrophenia, main theme, an absolutely magnificent instrumental piece. I always consider, I Am The Sea (the short preamble) The Real Me and Quadrophenia Main Theme to be one piece and they should be listened to like that.
Rock music doesn’t get any better than this. Peak Who. Who’s Next then this masterpiece of a concept album. They had so many great songs later but Townsend admitted that they could never top Quadrophenia. So glad you’re reacting to this album. Great work guys.
the who were rooted in the 50`s R&B, but they took that sound into the rock side of rock & roll. They are so immense, wild and fantastic. What a bunch of amazing artists
Saw the Who in the 70’s. The ending you only hear in stereo but in concert they had speakers in the 4 corners of the stadium. The Quadraphonic sound going all around & back in forth was incredible effect.
Keep plugging away. You are getting a solid foundation for rock & roll and blues/ rock! I hate to sound like an old fart but you rarely find musicians capable of recording and performing live music, like BITD (70's, give or take a few years)! Your musical life is changing for the better! 🤘🏼🎵😜
The Who promoted themselves as Maximum R&B starting back in 1964. They played Motown covers regularly into 1967, then brought back Baby Don't You Do It (Marvin Gaye) in 1971 shows. So, well spotted!
What you're hearing is Entwhistle's first take in the studio. Said he was just playing around. Other members loved it so much this was the one they used for album.
The 70s had the greatest music and musicians in every genre Rock, R+B, Funk, Soul,Country, you name it there was great music coming from them. It was you and the band and your instruments and a big Sound system, Thats it no big screens, special effects and it shows check them all out. Augusta Ga
Entwhistle played "Lead Bass" as a joke when they were recording this in the studio. The other guys loved it so much they kept it in the final product. That was his first and only take in recording it. Skillz.
First I saw these guys doing Quadrophenia starting with the third track (quadrophenia) and it's like No, guys, you have to start at the beginning with the Real Me....... then I saw they did do that and I'm listening to it now to see what they have to say at the end.
Quadrophenia is a concept album by Pete Townshend… often referred to as a “rock opera”. It’s best listened to straight through from start to finish as the songs blend together ala “Pink Floyd” albums.
You like the bass. You like the horns. Thank John "Ox" Entwistle, who was the who's bassist, plus did the horn work in studio. Yes, he was an accomplished French Horn player as well as a bassist.
This is definitely one of The Who's best. Even BETTER (you bet!) is the eight-minute rock MASTERPIECE "Won't Get Fooled Again"! It is unbelievably good. Bass, drums, gee-tar, vocals, ramped up even more. Kick-ass synth keyboards, too. "Behind Blue Eyes" and "I can see for miles" and "My Generation" and "5:15" and "Who Are You" and "Magic Bus" and, well, there ARE a lot of superb songs by this amazing group, but I'd put "Won't Get fooled again" at the top of their best!
Allegedly they told the bass player just play the craziest thing you can, we're not recording the bass track on this take. They were, and they kept it.
Let it roll into the next song, it's an overture..it previews the entire album thru ,3 minute instrumental of musical genius. The overture gives you a sample of all the songs of the album. .. including Love Reign over me..the finale! Love you two willing too do this one. RESPECT! 💥❤️👍💯
I actually can't believe you guys didn't even mention the bass. You must have thought it was some other instrument because it was so F-ing dynamic. Please listen again!!! It is unparalleled!
@@AirplayBeats Understood. These things happen. It's just that it's one of those bass parts that is legendary and a challenge for bassists. Here's a guy showing his version after months of study. ua-cam.com/video/SrrIBtpgOVY/v-deo.html
You got it guys, musicians at the highest level!i never thought about the connection to Motown until now. Thank you guys!Great songs on this album. Try the tune 5:15!
I knew John Entwistle who was the nicest guys you'd ever wanted to meet and the most talented bass player I can think of. He was so underestimated. I thought John was even better than Bootsy and JPJ!
The bass part was the first take for John Entwistle. He told the guys he was just messing around and they loved it! He also plays the horns as well. Great reaction!
If you do the whole album, which is highly recommended, it must be in sequence or you’ll fail to understand the concept. It follows a British teens struggles with growing up, addiction and failure. But the musicianship is off the charts. All written by guitarist Pete Townsend.
*Keith Moon* or Moonie or Moon the Lune was an ANIMAL on drums.! *GUYS TRUST ME* you've got to do the WHOLE album Who's Next.!!!!! When you can fit it in.! It's an incredible piece of vinyl
@@davidstenton4365 Wow. Someone needs a nap. Zip it you angry blowhard...my comment was factual. And harmless, you freak. Relax. Oh, and btw Um............................... yeah..................its spelled LOON. 😂🖕 (Love ya Moonie, thanks for everything 🥁❤)
The funny thing about John's take on this song was that he was only vamping (running through it) prior to THE TAKE...it's so brilliant and relaxed that it was deemed the final TAKE!!! ♥
I too vote for “Won’t Get Fooled Again” for the next reac: showcases all the iconic members’ unique strengths,, and is great exemplar of what The Who “sounded” (FELT) like to our generation. And while most of the catalog is great, WGFA is the true belly of the beast, I think. The Who were incredibly significant to us in the 70s and to generations of musicians and listeners since.
John Entwhistle rivals any bass player in history. He’s incredible. Keith Moon on the drums is also a thing to behold.
I think it's interesting that whenever there's a discussion on who's the GOAT on bass, almost all the other names brought up (Chris Squire, Geddy Lee, Lemmy, etc.) were influenced/inspired by John Entwistle.
John the goat
He was brilliant on the horns as well!
Then you put them together... perfect synchronicity. And addicting as fuck!
It's their show.
This whole album is epic from start to finish. 💯
Desert island album.
And the movie. First time I had seen Sting
Saw them do it live at MSG in the mid ‘90’s. EPIC!
John on bass and Kieth on drums just kill it. This song is one of the Who's best!
This bass line was a driving force and those drums were right along with it
Keith Moon and John Entwhistle may have been rock’s greatest rhythm section.
My exact reaction. That ba@ss!¡!
@@jimmoore8951 Townsend on guitar makes it the Who
@@kramerbassplayer yep and he had a pretty good backup band. They sure put on a great show
The entire song is one bass solo... an amazing bass solo... The rhythm is picked up by the guitar
Love the bass on this one
@@AirplayBeats the bass on this track was the first take as well. which is insane.
@@AirplayBeats isolated bass and drums - ua-cam.com/video/Nit5jiwGTks/v-deo.html, great callout on the Motown influence
The Who may be the only band where the rhythm is supplied by the lead guitarist.
The Ox on bass, Moon on drums, Townsend on guitar and Daltry's iconic voice.
Top Shelf Legendary Band.
Nicky Hopkins on Keys 🎹 🎹 🎹 I'm pretty sure anyway ✌️
The album is about the mod culture in 60s England the mods loved their Motown so it’s really interesting you guys picked up on the Motown sounds here. Hadn’t occurred to me before. The whole album is driven by the bass and drums of two of the greatest.
Quadrophenia is a masterpiece.
Quite possibly the greatest rock album ever. There is so much to hear. The Who clicking on all cylinders
Yes, it is.
Too 5 album all time
Everything about this song is relentless. Running bass, smashing drums, driving guitar, horns and the only person on the planet who could sing it all.
This album is a Rock Opera. A MASTERPIECE in the highest form. You mentioned Motown. In the early days The WHO's slogan was Maximum R&B.
Quadrophenia is one of the very top concept albums ever recorded. It is brilliant from start to finish. Well worth a deep dive.
I wholeheartedly agree. And as excellent a song a "Love Reign O'er Me" is, it's even better as the closer for the whole album.
Got to love a song that has lead bass going off the whole song while the guitar does the rhythm, and of course the drummer is just going wild
The bass playing by John is just insanely great.
The Who at times called themselves maximum R&B. The bands from that time really grabbed a lot of genres and made the rock sound. Was a great time for music
We Don't Get Fooled Again, is a must listen to song from The Who. Roger Daltry, best rock scream in this song. Also, the message is still relevant today.
Must seeeee.!¡
Yeah, the message is super relevant imo because it shows how every generation thinks they are going to do things in some radically different fashion but in the end, it seems like more of the same. We change the colors and flavors and styles but humans keep doing the same basic things over and over.
@@mikebetts2046 Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. 🙂
I would say this is one of the Top Ten "MUST LISTEN" rock songs out there, by ANY group! For its sheer overpowering QUALITY and ROCKINGNESS, but also cos it's socially important and the very SOUL of rock and roll in many ways! Airplay Beats will NOT be disappointed, lol!
But gotta be live version
The Who started off doing Motown, Beach Boys and James Brown covers. There's not many concept albums that tell a cohesive story - this one does.
You guys should definitely consider doing the whole album...It's one of the all-time greats. I got to see The Who perform this entire album from start to finish in concert - one of the best shows I've ever seen, and I've seen lots. Enjoying your reactions and your discoveries along the way!
Absolutely!! The entire album is incredible.
That bass though…
Best lead bass ever! Best Reaction Show on the internet!!!!!!!!!!
Greatest Rock Band Ever
Like Hendrix on the guitar, John Entwistle is in a class of his own on the bass.
Guys That Bass Line, and the late Keith Moon on drums. That’s one of the tightest grooves in all of
R & R History. They start with the hammer down. And just never let up. Great Job once again. ❤
John Entwistle absolutely puts on a clinic on bass playing. Such an underrated bass player.
OMG so glad you're doing this one. Hoping you'll do all of QUADROPHENIA. This music and film changed my teenage life (for the better). Orchestral and so emotional.
The bass and drumming on this album is some of the best ever recorded
IMO this is their best rocker. Bass is unreal. Other Who songs to consider, Won't Get Fooled Again, Who Are You, Behind Blue Eyes. Great stuff guys..
Other Who songs to consider...
Yes. All of them.
Nope 515 is much better with the bass solo
Should have let it keep going, it merges into Quadrophenia, main theme, an absolutely magnificent instrumental piece. I always consider, I Am The Sea (the short preamble) The Real Me and Quadrophenia Main Theme to be one piece and they should be listened to like that.
Agreed. And yes the composition of Quadrophenia is magnificent!
American music influenced artist from around the world. It was one of our best cultural exports to the world
Bass player extraordinaire John Entwistle is also paying the horns.
Rock music doesn’t get any better than this. Peak Who. Who’s Next then this masterpiece of a concept album. They had so many great songs later but Townsend admitted that they could never top Quadrophenia. So glad you’re reacting to this album. Great work guys.
My favourite Who track, the bass is insane, great album, thankyou for this reaction 🇬🇧 🙏 ❤️
Pete Townsend is one of the best songwriters of my lifetime! LOVE you guys!
Glad you said that. The band is amazing, we know that, but it's Pete's songs that gave them meaning.
Welcome to my youth gentleman! Love the way you respectfully listen before commenting.
Yes!
Back in the 60's London, mods were into Tamls/Motown and the Who were a part of that. They also did a great version of Shout by the Isley Brothers.
Roger Daltry vocals are insane!
the who were rooted in the 50`s R&B, but they took that sound into the rock side of rock & roll. They are so immense, wild and fantastic. What a bunch of amazing artists
Saw the Who in the 70’s. The ending you only hear in stereo but in concert they had speakers in the 4 corners of the stadium. The Quadraphonic sound going all around & back in forth was incredible effect.
On the album cover the band is listed as follows:
Roger Daltry vocals
John Entwistle bass
Keith Moon drums
Pete Townsend remainder
Let that sink in!
That rhythm sec of Moon and Entwistle is one of the best!
This song belongs to the Ox! One extended Bass solo with Moon the Loon fills on top of fills! Love the Who!
Absolute FIRE!!! All time top 5 artistry
And you are absolutely Correct!!!! A lot of Rock Bands were influenced by Motown!!!! Absolutely Right!!! Great Observations!!! Great Reactions!!!!
Keep plugging away. You are getting a solid foundation for rock & roll and blues/ rock! I hate to sound like an old fart but you rarely find musicians capable of recording and performing live music, like BITD (70's, give or take a few years)! Your musical life is changing for the better! 🤘🏼🎵😜
The bassist did the horn parts too. The bass part was a first take. The bassist said he was just joking around but the band loved it
The whole album is a soundtrack to one of their movies. Both the album and the movie are worth listening to and watching.
The Who promoted themselves as Maximum R&B starting back in 1964. They played Motown covers regularly into 1967, then brought back Baby Don't You Do It (Marvin Gaye) in 1971 shows. So, well spotted!
What you're hearing is Entwhistle's first take in the studio. Said he was just playing around. Other members loved it so much this was the one they used for album.
Thank you guys for reating! Quadrophenia is my favourite album from The Who
One of the greatest rock albums of all time.
Indeed!!!
John Entwistle is the bassist and also plays the horns on this.
Wow!! He’s amazing
Bingo !!!
This one gets the undeniable nod ...
Blessings to y'all .
Wow, cool observation! I've never heard the Motown connection made.
You guys are great--please keep it up!
The Who advertised themselves as "Maximum R&B" in their early years.
Yep, I had the T-shirt.
John Entwistle's bass playing on this piece is absolutely mind blowing!
The 70s had the greatest music and musicians in every genre Rock, R+B, Funk, Soul,Country, you name it there was great music coming from them. It was you and the band and your instruments and a big Sound system, Thats it no big screens, special effects and it shows check them all out. Augusta Ga
Entwhistle played "Lead Bass" as a joke when they were recording this in the studio. The other guys loved it so much they kept it in the final product. That was his first and only take in recording it. Skillz.
New sub . Advice stay on the Who some more plz.
First I saw these guys doing Quadrophenia starting with the third track (quadrophenia) and it's like No, guys, you have to start at the beginning with the Real Me....... then I saw they did do that and I'm listening to it now to see what they have to say at the end.
Guys, if you're just going to pick through tracks from QUADROPHENIA, have a listen to "5:15", which was the first song on Side 3 of the album.
Quadrophenia is a concept album by Pete Townshend… often referred to as a “rock opera”. It’s best listened to straight through from start to finish as the songs blend together ala “Pink Floyd” albums.
Maximum R’nB was a phrase used to describe The Who back in the day. Soul , Blues and R’nB influenced British music especially in the 60’s and 70’s.
NOPE ROCK
You like the bass. You like the horns. Thank John "Ox" Entwistle, who was the who's bassist, plus did the horn work in studio. Yes, he was an accomplished French Horn player as well as a bassist.
Truly brilliant writing. The Who were out of this world, absolutely fantastic.
Thanks for playing this, it's one of my favorite Who tunes from one of my favorite albums of theirs....
If you Google "thunder fingers", it brings you to Who bass player John Entwhistle. This song tells you why.
John is a fantastic bassist and Keith is one of the most amazing drummers in rock. Some bands had a rhythm section. The Who? They had an assault team.
This is definitely one of The Who's best. Even BETTER (you bet!) is the eight-minute rock MASTERPIECE "Won't Get Fooled Again"! It is unbelievably good. Bass, drums, gee-tar, vocals, ramped up even more. Kick-ass synth keyboards, too. "Behind Blue Eyes" and "I can see for miles" and "My Generation" and "5:15" and "Who Are You" and "Magic Bus" and, well, there ARE a lot of superb songs by this amazing group, but I'd put "Won't Get fooled again" at the top of their best!
Allegedly they told the bass player just play the craziest thing you can, we're not recording the bass track on this take. They were, and they kept it.
Their second Rock Opera,it deserves a listen,on or off your channel. Great road album!
The WHO are a Top Tier band. They have tons of great songs. Who Are You was recorded in 1978. Quadrophenia was recorded in 1973.
In honor of the great guitarist Jeff Beck (Jimmy Page's friend since kids)... play Scatterbrain. It will blow you away.
Let it roll into the next song, it's an overture..it previews the entire album thru ,3 minute instrumental of musical genius.
The overture gives you a sample of all the songs of the album. .. including Love Reign over me..the finale!
Love you two willing too do this one. RESPECT! 💥❤️👍💯
The bass player, John Entwhisle, also played the horn parts on this and some other Who song's. Oh and can also sing.
That bass!
John Entwhistle on the bass is the lead instrument and the guitar is the rhythm on this song- How many songs are there where the bass is the lead?
The best bass line ever laid down
John's bass playing is simply a- ma- zing!! His horn playing is also great on this song, giving it a very full sound. Great song!
I actually can't believe you guys didn't even mention the bass. You must have thought it was some other instrument because it was so F-ing dynamic. Please listen again!!! It is unparalleled!
The Who at their best. The bass is the thing too bad you did not comment on it.
If you watch closely I was about to speak about the bass but my brother started talking and then it threw off my train of thought
@@AirplayBeats Understood. These things happen. It's just that it's one of those bass parts that is legendary and a challenge for bassists. Here's a guy showing his version after months of study. ua-cam.com/video/SrrIBtpgOVY/v-deo.html
Can't wait for these guys getting into Yes, ELP, Tull etc.
The Who do a fine cover of Marvin Gaye’s Baby Don’t You Do It. The Who loves Detroit and Detroit loves The Who.
Except for the holiday inns!😂
Keith Moon is on his on marching beat!!!!!
Saw them perform the entire album. Madison Square Garden. 1996
You got it guys, musicians at the highest level!i never thought about the connection to Motown until now. Thank you guys!Great songs on this album. Try the tune 5:15!
The album, Quadrophenia, is iconic in rock, and a movie by the same name was also made of it. The movie is a cult classic.
Gotta listen to the full album
I knew John Entwistle who was the nicest guys you'd ever wanted to meet and the most talented bass player I can think of. He was so underestimated. I thought John was even better than Bootsy and JPJ!
The bass part was the first take for John Entwistle. He told the guys he was just messing around and they loved it! He also plays the horns as well. Great reaction!
"These guys are dope."
YES!
The only band in the world with the lead singer, lead guitar, lead bass and Lead drums.
this song is insanely good.....wow
The Who at their best
John Ent on the bass here is just insane, it takes the lead w the guitar playing the role of the bass, Ent was one of the best.
If you do the whole album, which is highly recommended, it must be in sequence or you’ll fail to understand the concept. It follows a British teens struggles with growing up, addiction and failure. But the musicianship is off the charts. All written by guitarist Pete Townsend.
Yes, the album is a masterpiece!
*Keith Moon* or Moonie or Moon the Lune was an ANIMAL on drums.! *GUYS TRUST ME* you've got to do the WHOLE album Who's Next.!!!!! When you can fit it in.! It's an incredible piece of vinyl
Speaking of ANIMALS, the drumming muppet has Mr. Moon to thank for his entire existence.
@@questioneverything-rf3yf Ummmm...... yeah...... OK Millennial/Gen Z troll.... your input achieved........... nothing
@@davidstenton4365 Wow. Someone needs a nap.
Zip it you angry blowhard...my comment was factual. And harmless, you freak. Relax. Oh, and btw
Um...............................
yeah..................its spelled LOON. 😂🖕
(Love ya Moonie, thanks for everything 🥁❤)
The funny thing about John's take on this song was that he was only vamping (running through it) prior to THE TAKE...it's so brilliant and relaxed that it was deemed the final TAKE!!! ♥
You really need to research and react to the whole album. A brilliant concept from start to finish.
One of the very best albums of all time.
Don’t forget to mention the “beast of bass” on this song, John Entwistle!
Keep going in order. This rock opera will take you on one hell of a ride...
I too vote for “Won’t Get Fooled Again” for the next reac: showcases all the iconic members’ unique strengths,, and is great exemplar of what The Who “sounded” (FELT) like to our generation. And while most of the catalog is great, WGFA is the true belly of the beast, I think. The Who were incredibly significant to us in the 70s and to generations of musicians and listeners since.
Awesome reaction! One of my all time favorite songs by any band. Please react to Naked Eye by The Who!