@@gaskellr44 The four of them could have been a comedy act -- with Keith Moon as the star of the show. Four guys who had been friends since they were teenagers.
Transcribed Keith: Booooo Boooooo (pantomime hissing) Villain, villain not a single monster on this planet One of the most evil people I've ever met A very weird person One of the most evil freaks I've ever met
John once said of Keith - "Keith Moon plays music to fall downstairs to." ROFLMAO! As a drummer, I can honestly say that's totally true :-) It's what made him so unique and great. Who are the 40 people who disliked this? They either have to be music snobs with no sense of humor or Justin Bieber fans... I loved this song as a kid and still do.
Keith Moon has always been my favorite rock drummer, but there are very few bands other than The Who that could have handled his manic drumming. In The Who he added extra energy without savaging the songs.
@@anthonygerace8926 He was part of the songs, they would have been very different without him, look what happened after he died. They were ALL crucial to the band.
Keith always reminded me of Gene Krupa. Ofc I'm sure he was an influence! I loved Keith so much. So spooky that on the last lp before he died he was sitting on a chair that said "Not To Be Taken Away". Then he left. Awesome drummer but he couldn't keep time! Always had a click track or Pete's guitar as a guide. Hilarious, I adored him, the loon! ❤
Pete has always had the reputation of being hot tempered and unreasonable to work with,but it seems to me after all these years that he was the one who kept them all together until shortly after Keith passed away.He seems more than willing to adopt his playing here to give John the spot light and that is admirable.The result is very "weird" but unique,fantastic!
I believe, that as showcased in Behind Blue Eyes, Pete is this sensible genius who found emotional consolation for his childhood trauma in songwriting. Before I Can't Explain The Who was Roger's band, but as soon as the band manager, Kit Lambert, found that Pete was a talented songwriter he started to preassure him in coming with the band's new material. So in that regard there are two aspects to consider, one, that as soon as Pete found that John Entwistle could also write, he trusted him with filling the track lists when he felt artistically crushed (Cousin Kevin and Fiddle About being the best examples) and second, that he was the last memeber of the Who to make a solo album, because all of his focus was into writing songs for the band. He carried the band for two whole decades, that's why I'm ok with him keeping his best 80's for his solo albums while leaving the leftovers for the mediocre Face Dances and It's Hard albums.
My dad played this all the time to me too, and I am in no way scared of spiders. 🤣 Apparently it depends on how you witnessed your parents (or other people) react to spiders when you were very small.
@@Jeff-ok6dr it's all about attitude and imagination. Just imagine they are going about their day, places to go and people(spiders) to see and they are far more scared of us, hence why they go still sometimes and they seem to know we are aware of them, Never ever kill them!
Chris Horton Terrry The Tarantula Terrry The Tarantula Big and hairy, big and hairy, big big, hairy hairy, big big, hairy, hairy, big big, hairy hairy, big big, hairy hairy...... Pick this book up off the floor He's embedded in the ground Never will he lash at you ouu He is dead now and that's just thaaat Terrry The Tarantula Terrry The Tarantula
Romour has it a very pre-eminent psychiatrist once did. He's been in a high security asylum now for some years shouting 'COBWEBS' out loud on random occasions?!
you're right! the ox wrote such wonderful songs! I love them all (boris, whiskey man, silas stingy, medac, fiddle about, heaven and hell, my wife, success story, 905, the quiet one and all the others) HE'S THE BEST BASSIST EVER! ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING SONGWRITERS EVER! HE'S ROCK'N'ROLL! HE'S EVERYTHING! RIP JOHN
Yes, John was the only member of The Who who had any formal musical training prior to joining the band. And as Pete pointed out in the Ox's Tale documentary tribute to John, John transferred his style of playing brass instruments to playing the electric bass the same way in terms of the fingering technique that John so eloquently exhibited.
The best bass player and best drummer in rock, with a guitar player and lead singer were were among the best. The fact that they (like The Beatles) got together as teenagers is just amazing.
@anthonygerace8926 I would say Paul plays equally well, just with a different approach. It IS amazing ALL the bands that got together in their teens and achieved fame in the 60s. Stones. Kinks. The Pink Floyd *with Syd. The Airplane. Byrds. On and on. And then garage bands around the world! Fantastic. 🎉What a time to be alive.
When I was 10 years old I used to babysit for my neighbors. He was navy (this was CA near Moffett field) anyway, before I left one day, the dad found out i liked Pete Townsend and he asked me if Id ever heard any of his old stuff. Well, being 10, I said that I hadn't and on came Happy Jack. I was glued...transfixed and in love with a band I didnt know. Then he said "oh if you like that..." And on came Boris. I have yet, to this day, hear a song that literally altered my life as much as that song did. It made me the Odd One that I am today. Thank you so much Keith and Pete. I'll love y'all fureverrrr.
This songs makes me laugh so much. When he does the chorus in the deep voice, i imagine its everyones irrational fear of spiders and all logic is thrown out the window.
I did a Coverversion of this GREAT Song in German, called "Doris die Spinne". I guess it's the only Cover in German. Allways Loved The WHO! Greetings from Germany, O
LOL Keith was the funniest person you could ever meet, "A very weird person, one of the most evilest freaks I've ever met..... Thanks John Thanks a hell of a lot. Hahahaha and I practically stumbled on this song not long ago, and this song sounds really cool, Its amazing discovering hidden secrets in your favourite bands, I never knew half these side albums......
The Ox sounds like Ozzie and Geezer, before there was a Black Sabbath. Also, Keith turned down Jimmy Page who went with his second choice, homey John Bonham. So this is pretty much the birth of metal.
The off-beat shuffle drums after the first chorus line on the studio version are genius. This could only have been written by one of the best of bass players in close collaboration with one of the superlative drummers. Hence, Moon's sarcastic protestations. Horror lyrics and undulating octaves create the atmosphere. Also at 1:49 / 1:50 Boris shows his presence on John's shoulder :). Just FTW.
Look, he's crawling up my wall Black and hairy, very small Now he's up above my head Hanging by a little thread Boris the spider Boris the spider Now he's dropped on to the floor Heading for the bedroom door Maybe he's as scared as me Where's he gone now, I can't see Boris the spider Boris the spider Creepy, crawly Creepy, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly There he is wrapped in a ball Doesn't seem to move at all Perhaps he's dead, I'll just make sure Pick this book up off the floor Boris the spider Boris the spider Creepy, crawly Creepy, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly He's come to a sticky end Don't think he will ever mend Never more will he crawl 'round He's embedded in the ground Boris the spider Boris the spider
Y un día como hoy, “el que es considerado el mejor bajista de la historia del rock” (pueden considerar a otros, pero para mi humilde opinión me inclino por él), sobre todo por sus magníficos solos con su grupo “The Who” (Inolvidable el de My Generation), fallece en su ley, un 27 de junio de 2002 John Entwistle más conocido como “The Oxx”, a los 57, años. “I hope i’m dead before i get old”, Aquí con su tema más célebre con The Who
Saw John once ~ saw Chris Squire 2x ~ saw Greg Lake 3x (all in Denver, Colorado, USA, between 1974-78). John = excellent 'beat/rhythm' bass; Chris = excellent 'melodious' bass; Greg = incredible 'lyrical' bass/vocals My triumvirate of virtuosos 🌍🌎🌏
@@zeitok8 I know I thought pink floyd where original having a kazoo solo in there song, when actual I hadn’t even dived into the mother’s of invention yet 😂
"Boris the Spider" was written after Entwistle had been out drinking with the Rolling Stones' bass guitarist, Bill Wyman. They were making up funny names for animals when Entwistle came up with "Boris the Spider".
Boris the Spider The Who Look, he's crawling up my wall Black and hairy, very small Now he's up above my head Hanging by a little thread Boris the spider Boris the spider Now he's dropped on to the floor Heading for the bedroom door Maybe he's as scared as me Where's he gone now, I can't see Boris the spider Boris the spider Creepy, crawly Creepy, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly There he is wrapped in a ball Doesn't seem to move at all Perhaps he's dead, I'll just make sure Pick this book up off the floor Boris the spider Boris the spider Creepy, crawly Creepy, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly He's come to a sticky end Don't think he will ever mend Never more will he crawl 'round He's embedded in the ground Boris the spider Boris the spider
'Boris the johnson' ('sung-to-the-tune-of' of 'Boris the spider') [Note: "Johnson" is common 1850s-1990s slang for 'penis'.] Look, he's driving me up the wall Messed up hair, very small Now he's in over his head Hanging by a little thread Boris the johnson Boris the johnson Now he's plopped another deplore Heading for the Commons' door Doesn't care any degree Soon be gone now, bloody flea Boris the johnson Boris the johnson Creepy, crawly Creepy, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly In the garden having a ball Doesn't have a clue at all His hair is shed, all over the floor Doesn't show on the Commons floor Boris the johnson Boris the johnson Creepy, crawly Creepy, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly He's heading for a sticky end Don't think he will ever mend Never more will he crawl 'round He's headed to be uncrowned Boris the johnson Boris the johnson
I believe this is the very first metal growl in music history.
Yes that's what Alice Cooper said too
I've always thought this, liked this as a small child and then drawn into metal later on
All those years of being underappreciated built up a rage.
P.s. I'm not being sarcastic. It's just a literal statement.
How he plays the bass has been echoed in metal as well. It reminds me of a slower version of the style Ace of Spades opens with.
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Pete sarcastically responding to Moon’s yelling during concerts is one of my favorite things about The Who
Is it Keith though as might be post-78 after his death and doesn't look like him on the drums?
Ah could be him but his hair looks different.
@@gaskellr44 The four of them could have been a comedy act -- with Keith Moon as the star of the show. Four guys who had been friends since they were teenagers.
Townshend is like the straight man for the lunatic Moon.
@@gaskellr44 it IS Moon, no question about it
Transcribed Keith:
Booooo Boooooo
(pantomime hissing)
Villain, villain
not a single monster on this planet
One of the most evil people I've ever met
A very weird person
One of the most evil freaks I've ever met
God tier man right there.
I want this written on my grave.
I’m gonna make this my senior quote
John is a hellriser, icon.
I actually heard Keith better than Pete. 😂
John really did have a good singing voice.
Moon heckling Entwhistle during the intro is absolutely hilarious.
Yep
John once said of Keith - "Keith Moon plays music to fall downstairs to." ROFLMAO! As a drummer, I can honestly say that's totally true :-) It's what made him so unique and great. Who are the 40 people who disliked this? They either have to be music snobs with no sense of humor or Justin Bieber fans... I loved this song as a kid and still do.
snobs but with a silent s.
Keith Moon has always been my favorite rock drummer, but there are very few bands other than The Who that could have handled his manic drumming. In The Who he added extra energy without savaging the songs.
@@anthonygerace8926 He was part of the songs, they would have been very different without him, look what happened after he died. They were ALL crucial to the band.
Keith always reminded me of Gene Krupa. Ofc I'm sure he was an influence! I loved Keith so much. So spooky that on the last lp before he died he was sitting on a chair that said "Not To Be Taken Away". Then he left. Awesome drummer but he couldn't keep time! Always had a click track or Pete's guitar as a guide. Hilarious, I adored him, the loon! ❤
Not sure who the 40 haters are, they truly lack love for good R&R....ignore them, they're are boring
Pete has always had the reputation of being hot tempered and unreasonable to work with,but it seems to me after all these years that he was the one who kept them all together until shortly after Keith passed away.He seems more than willing to adopt his playing here to give John the spot light and that is admirable.The result is very "weird" but unique,fantastic!
I believe, that as showcased in Behind Blue Eyes, Pete is this sensible genius who found emotional consolation for his childhood trauma in songwriting. Before I Can't Explain The Who was Roger's band, but as soon as the band manager, Kit Lambert, found that Pete was a talented songwriter he started to preassure him in coming with the band's new material.
So in that regard there are two aspects to consider, one, that as soon as Pete found that John Entwistle could also write, he trusted him with filling the track lists when he felt artistically crushed (Cousin Kevin and Fiddle About being the best examples) and second, that he was the last memeber of the Who to make a solo album, because all of his focus was into writing songs for the band. He carried the band for two whole decades, that's why I'm ok with him keeping his best 80's for his solo albums while leaving the leftovers for the mediocre Face Dances and It's Hard albums.
John wrote the tune and sang it, of course Pete's going to let the spotlight be on him.
actually Moon's funniest lines were at the end
"Thanks John, thanks a helluva alot"
I thought that was hysterical
Pete "this song is written by John Entwhistle" Keith "Boooooooo" XD
+Luca Savino moon was jealous. he was nothing without the band
Moon wasn't jealous at Entwistle at all. He was just joking around. As always.
Luca Savino i
He liked John a lot it was more between him and Roger and in a way u are correct but Keith had a lot of friends in the music industry
Moonie and JAE were BFF'S Offstage.
The original lineup of The Who is best for sure. R.I.P. Keith and John. ROCK ON!!!!!
MrMegaFredZeppelin yes the best
Doug sandom was the orginal drummer who joined the group when they were called the detours and was the drummer when they changed thier name.
Best duo ever
To me, it's their only true lineup. But I'm a snobby purist.
Where was roger daltrey?
so John was the father of the death metal growl?
But Boris The Spider with Entwistle's growl was actually recorded and released in 1966....
Anna Backman bitch
yes he was.
@@annabackman3028 fire was 1968 boris was 1966
Many have given John that honor.
Lol I blame my Dad for my arachnaphobia, for playing this so much when I was a kid, I also thank him for giving me awesome taste in music!
Karen Weirdgirl2.0 I have it already my fear
My dad played this all the time to me too, and I am in no way scared of spiders. 🤣 Apparently it depends on how you witnessed your parents (or other people) react to spiders when you were very small.
wouch
To be fair spiders are pretty creepy. Especially the big ones like tarantulas and how they move
@@Jeff-ok6dr it's all about attitude and imagination. Just imagine they are going about their day, places to go and people(spiders) to see and they are far more scared of us, hence why they go still sometimes and they seem to know we are aware of them, Never ever kill them!
"a very weird person... one of the most evil freaks i've ever met!!".... hahahahahahahaaa... god i love keith
arealOpia1991 who are you talking about Keith
Keith Moon the drummer
Terry the Tarantula
Chris Horton
Terrry The Tarantula
Terrry The Tarantula
Big and hairy,
big and hairy,
big big, hairy hairy, big big, hairy, hairy,
big big, hairy hairy, big big, hairy hairy......
Pick this book up off the floor
He's embedded in the ground
Never will he lash at you ouu
He is dead now and that's just thaaat
Terrry The Tarantula
Terrry The Tarantula
You vs the guy she tells you not to worry about
@@HGmolotov LMAO
@@shauntempley9757 Nice work!
Alfred the Arachnid
Big beefy bass guitarist with a gigantic sound.
Did anyone ever study Kieth Moon’s brain? I’m genuinely interested.
Abbie. Abbie Normal. (Young Frankenstein reference)
No, of course not. He died and was cremated. That's it.
It was pickled
Romour has it a very pre-eminent psychiatrist once did.
He's been in a high security asylum now for some years shouting 'COBWEBS' out loud on random occasions?!
@Ryan Cornacchia done and done! 👃
you're right! the ox wrote such wonderful songs! I love them all (boris, whiskey man, silas stingy, medac, fiddle about, heaven and hell, my wife, success story, 905, the quiet one and all the others) HE'S THE BEST BASSIST EVER! ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING SONGWRITERS EVER! HE'S ROCK'N'ROLL! HE'S EVERYTHING! RIP JOHN
Don't forget the horn sections when The Who does horns in there songs
Yes, John was the only member of The Who who had any formal musical training prior to joining the band. And as Pete pointed out in the Ox's Tale documentary tribute to John, John transferred his style of playing brass instruments to playing the electric bass the same way in terms of the fingering technique that John so eloquently exhibited.
I actually like his voice better bc
The best bass player and best drummer in rock, with a guitar player and lead singer were were among the best. The fact that they (like The Beatles) got together as teenagers is just amazing.
@anthonygerace8926 I would say Paul plays equally well, just with a different approach. It IS amazing ALL the bands that got together in their teens and achieved fame in the 60s. Stones. Kinks. The Pink Floyd *with Syd. The Airplane. Byrds. On and on. And then garage bands around the world!
Fantastic. 🎉What a time to be alive.
When he says Boris the spider in that voice it’s like a combination of Cookie Monster and the devil
You gotta admit, this is hilarious and amazing at the same time. My new favorite Halloween song.
I have decided that If I ever get a tarantula, I am going to name him Boris
When I was 10 years old I used to babysit for my neighbors. He was navy (this was CA near Moffett field) anyway, before I left one day, the dad found out i liked Pete Townsend and he asked me if Id ever heard any of his old stuff. Well, being 10, I said that I hadn't and on came Happy Jack. I was glued...transfixed and in love with a band I didnt know. Then he said "oh if you like that..." And on came Boris.
I have yet, to this day, hear a song that literally altered my life as much as that song did. It made me the Odd One that I am today. Thank you so much Keith and Pete. I'll love y'all fureverrrr.
This songs makes me laugh so much. When he does the chorus in the deep voice, i imagine its everyones irrational fear of spiders and all logic is thrown out the window.
now every time I see a spider I have to go "Oh, Boris came to pay me a visit!" lol every spider is now Boris to me
'…embedded in the ground…'
THE STAGE IN THIS VIDEO IS IMMACULATE AND CLEAN, AND THAT STAGE IS NOW OVER TEN YEARS OLD AND STILL LIKE BRAND NEW. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL STAGE.
Entwistle`s song and well played.
RIP John & Boris
I did a Coverversion of this GREAT Song in German, called "Doris die Spinne". I guess it's the only Cover in German. Allways Loved The WHO!
Greetings from Germany, O
The perfect Who song. Keith displays his manic madness. Pete and John exchange lyrics and licks. And Roger got caught in a spider's web.
LOL Keith was the funniest person you could ever meet,
"A very weird person, one of the most evilest freaks I've ever met..... Thanks John Thanks a hell of a lot. Hahahaha
and I practically stumbled on this song not long ago, and this song sounds really cool, Its amazing discovering hidden secrets in your favourite bands, I never knew half these side albums......
H
Christ, man, go out and buy all their back catalog. you'll learn a lot.
I love the rythm section here. Very good sounds.
You can actually feel Boris creepin' n crawlin' 😊😊😊😊.....John was the shyest of the band, but this song brought his deepest feelings out 😊
The Ox sounds like Ozzie and Geezer, before there was a Black Sabbath. Also, Keith turned down Jimmy Page who went with his second choice, homey John Bonham. So this is pretty much the birth of metal.
classic comedy rock from 1966 - well done John, Who and Boris
Lmao Moonman booing Enty in the beginning!! XD
This brings back memories when I was a kid growing up in the 80s n my Dad blaring this song in the garage. Good times!
Sang this to my daughter when she was small 💗
That is so sweet! 💜🕷️
I saw them do this live...twice. I count myself lucky. Also, I played it for my kid when he was a tot. Maybe that's why he's so off the wall.
RIP.. John..
Might be my favorite WHO songs...
Moon was funny as hell.
John is class
Viva Entwistle!
0:28 “It’s called Boris the SPIDAAAAAHHHH”
The off-beat shuffle drums after the first chorus line on the studio version are genius. This could only have been written by one of the best of bass players in close collaboration with one of the superlative drummers. Hence, Moon's sarcastic protestations. Horror lyrics and undulating octaves create the atmosphere.
Also at 1:49 / 1:50 Boris shows his presence on John's shoulder :). Just FTW.
+Extreme Weather I don't see a spider.
John said Keith didn't like and could barely play shuffles.
LOL Keith 0:13 to 0:30!
Gotta love that crazy drummer :)
LONG LIVE THE WHO!!!!!!!
This song is so crazy. LMAO at Keith booing John in the beginning. XDD RIP John and Keith.
Look, he's crawling up my wall
Black and hairy, very small
Now he's up above my head
Hanging by a little thread
Boris the spider
Boris the spider
Now he's dropped on to the floor
Heading for the bedroom door
Maybe he's as scared as me
Where's he gone now, I can't see
Boris the spider
Boris the spider
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
There he is wrapped in a ball
Doesn't seem to move at all
Perhaps he's dead, I'll just make sure
Pick this book up off the floor
Boris the spider
Boris the spider
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
He's come to a sticky end
Don't think he will ever mend
Never more will he crawl 'round
He's embedded in the ground
Boris the spider
Boris the spider
Thanks for the Text, 'cos I couldn't make out what they were.
I remember my mom playing this song to me all the time when I was a kid...early 80s
Y un día como hoy, “el que es considerado el mejor bajista de la historia del rock” (pueden considerar a otros, pero para mi humilde opinión me inclino por él), sobre todo por sus magníficos solos con su grupo “The Who” (Inolvidable el de My Generation), fallece en su ley, un 27 de junio de 2002 John Entwistle más conocido como “The Oxx”, a los 57, años.
“I hope i’m dead before i get old”, Aquí con su tema más célebre con The Who
Saw John once ~ saw Chris Squire 2x ~ saw Greg Lake 3x (all in Denver, Colorado, USA, between 1974-78).
John = excellent 'beat/rhythm' bass;
Chris = excellent 'melodious' bass;
Greg = incredible 'lyrical' bass/vocals
My triumvirate of virtuosos 🌍🌎🌏
Happy Birthday Thunder fingers
This is the Who's response to Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett!
really? but it was recorded months before the first floyd single come out.
@@zeitok8 I know I thought pink floyd where original having a kazoo solo in there song, when actual I hadn’t even dived into the mother’s of invention yet 😂
"Boris the Spider" was written after Entwistle had been out drinking with the Rolling Stones' bass guitarist, Bill Wyman. They were making up funny names for animals when Entwistle came up with "Boris the Spider".
Awesome we listen to this every day in class
hah he looks like ringo with that haircut
Their current drummer looks a lot like Ringo too.
@@grumpyoldman3458 he looks like someone who just came out of a lunatic asylum!
The eerie, yellow-green stage light on John during this was a nice touch! Very spooky
One of my favorite Who songs (this and My Wife).
my lil bro was named after this song !
I can't believe you have a brother called "Spider"... ;)
Sam Lunn
ha! Good one! :D
Yuo to
Tobey Maguire? 🤔 😉
@@samlunn7079 Bahahaha
Keith Moon yelling at John 😂😂❤❤
Boris the Spider
The Who
Look, he's crawling up my wall
Black and hairy, very small
Now he's up above my head
Hanging by a little thread
Boris the spider
Boris the spider
Now he's dropped on to the floor
Heading for the bedroom door
Maybe he's as scared as me
Where's he gone now, I can't see
Boris the spider
Boris the spider
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
There he is wrapped in a ball
Doesn't seem to move at all
Perhaps he's dead, I'll just make sure
Pick this book up off the floor
Boris the spider
Boris the spider
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
He's come to a sticky end
Don't think he will ever mend
Never more will he crawl 'round
He's embedded in the ground
Boris the spider
Boris the spider
Sick, I've always loved this song; a wickid classic!
chEErs
93
Best odd song of my young life
What a Treat!!! Thanks man, Thank GOD some one has preserved these moments.
Raw talent
The Summit in Houston, November 20th 1975.
Hans H Thanks.
John Entwistle! ❤️
I didn't know the Ox sang this, I only knew he did the low voice.
Seen it gm place vancouver awesome ❤🤘
Simple but iconic 💪💥🎸
Boris the Spider
Look, he's crawling up my wall
Black and hairy, very small
Now he's up above my head
Hanging by a little thread
Boris the spider
Boris the spider
Now he's dropped on to the floor
Heading for the bedroom door
Maybe he's as scared as me
Where's he gone now, I can't see
Boris the spider
Boris the spider
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
There he is wrapped in a ball
Doesn't seem to move at all
Perhaps he's dead, I'll just make sure
Pick this book up off the floor
Boris the spider
Boris the spider
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
He's come to a sticky end
Don't think he will ever mend
Never more will he crawl 'round
He's embedded in the ground
Boris the spider
Boris the spider
Songwriters: John Entwhistle
Boris the Spider lyrics © T.R.O. Inc.
this song used to play on repeat every holiday when we was playing pool bro
OCTOBER 2020 Boris the Spider in a punchy live version and now ladies and gentlemen too this is The Who as they should be seen
texas ‘75 my favorite live show
Hooker & blow ❄️
John went out like a true rock star
60's Death Metal
No.
No.
Yes.
I love this song. 💋
That's not just "the drummer"... That's fuckin' Keith Moon!
Yes, the best, "Keith Moon type drummer in the world!"
'Not to be taken away'
Perfect for Halloween .
'Boris the johnson' ('sung-to-the-tune-of' of 'Boris the spider')
[Note: "Johnson" is common 1850s-1990s slang for 'penis'.]
Look, he's driving me up the wall
Messed up hair, very small
Now he's in over his head
Hanging by a little thread
Boris the johnson
Boris the johnson
Now he's plopped another deplore
Heading for the Commons' door
Doesn't care any degree
Soon be gone now, bloody flea
Boris the johnson
Boris the johnson
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
In the garden having a ball
Doesn't have a clue at all
His hair is shed, all over the floor
Doesn't show on the Commons floor
Boris the johnson
Boris the johnson
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
He's heading for a sticky end
Don't think he will ever mend
Never more will he crawl 'round
He's headed to be uncrowned
Boris the johnson
Boris the johnson
I can see where Animal got his influence from Keith… lol
0:59 my favorite part,he does the metal growl which made other metalheads do that!
c'est parfait!
My fav from the who.
Ah, what to do when your heckler is also your drummer?
Great stuff!!
Great song!
Look at that conductor behind the drums!
The glue of da Who! Cupholders: classy, man
Happy Birthday, John!
Keith: Thanks John! Thanks a whole lot!
What a crazy idea to write a song about a spider-unless it's meant the car- but this is the kind of ideas a genius has
JOHN
This is the who in Texas 1975 I think
You rock you do
Love this song my fav ox song
happy birthday john!
Since ever, every spider i find at home Is called Boris, after this song
Pete nailed the backing vocals, didn't think he would bother because its a funny song.
Lol at Moon roasting John at the beginning.
If there was ever a acid lyric this is it.
wtf never thought death growls had evet been used in rock \m/
hubert gagné They were the first to actually use growls in music overally.
hubert gagné Come on man. Pink Floyd did it almost 50 ys ago too.
Death'n'roll and death rock are the genres for you
Nekros97 Mongolian throat singers did it first
there is evidence that the vikings used death growls in their music.
Boris must have been a bold jumping spider🕷️🕷️🕷️
Great tune!