The Who - Live at Woodstock '69 - All Officially Released Footage

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  • Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
  • The bootleg of the entire concert can be found here: • The Who - Live at Wood...
    00:00 "Sparks"
    04:57 "Pinball Wizard"
    07:45 The Abbie Hoffman Incident
    08:03 "We're Not Gonna Take It"
    17:07 "Summertime Blues"
    20:34 Encore & Pete Dialogue
    21:31 "My Generation"
    23:16 "Naked Eye"
    26:39 The smashing of the instruments
    All songs written by Pete Townshend except "Summertime Blues," written by Eddie Cochran & Jerry Capehart.
    "The worst gig we ever played."
    -Roger Daltrey
    The Who were scheduled as the second to last act (before Jefferson Airplane) to play on Saturday, August 16th. When they actually started playing it was already Sunday morning around 5:00 am. They played their exceptional "Tommy" album, a Rock Opera dealing with the struggle of a deaf, dumb and blind boy who later finds a cure and gains stardom with his messianic movement. The finale of this performance took place during sunrise which occurred at 6:05 am.
    Personnel:
    John Entwistle - bass, vocals
    Roger Daltrey - vocals
    Keith Moon - drums
    Pete Townshend - guitar, vocals
    The Abbie Hoffman Incident was an incident that happened during The Who's set right after the song "Pinball Wizard." Abbie Hoffman was able to get on stage and grab a microphone while Pete Townshend tuned his guitar. He said: "I think this is a pile of shit! While John Sinclair rots in prison..." Hoffman was protesting against the imprisonment of John Sinclair (leader of the White Panther Party and manager of the left-wing hard-rock band MC5) who had been convicted and sentenced to nine years of prison because of marijuana possession. Townshend, angry that someone took the stage, yelled: "Fuck off! Fuck off my fucking stage!" allegedly hit him with his guitar, sending him off stage again. Townshend then added: "I can dig it!"; And after the song "Do You Think It's Alright?": "The next fuckin' person that walks across this stage is gonna get fuckin' killed! Alright? [crowd cheers] You can laugh, but I mean it!" No one ran on stage for the remainder of the performance.

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  • @DougHughes-rx4cd
    @DougHughes-rx4cd 2 місяці тому +16

    I am currently watching The Who performing at Woodstock 1969,they would have to the most outstanding act so far I cannot wait to see Carlos Santana in action,the reason I decided to play the complete concert is that I will be turning 71 years old next Saturday and thought I would give myself an early birthday present.😊
    Regards,
    Doug Hughes
    Williamstown Nth,
    Australia

  • @DianeHowley
    @DianeHowley 9 років тому +648

    This was one of the better bands that played at Woodstock. The conditions for the musicians and the concert goers sucked royally. I was there - up 3 days, wet, hungry, tired, but rocked none the less. I'm glad to say I was part of the Woodstock Generation. There will never be anything nearly as close to this concert - ever again.

    • @mariohernandez-jz6jv
      @mariohernandez-jz6jv 9 років тому +1

      a lot of fuck as well, i guess...i mean you got entangled, mixed, triangled......is that you re proud of?

    • @elflaco6654
      @elflaco6654 9 років тому +28

      This was "IT" the best free concert that showed the world that peace, love, unity, responsibility and music can come together w/o the police, w/o the military, w/o knowing that this event would transcend history!

    • @oliviercalmel2
      @oliviercalmel2 9 років тому +36

      these 3 days are a big part of rock history. The who at their best, Hendrick plays the National anthem, Crosby Stills Nash and Young. This is an incredible event.

    • @tessaeihausen8118
      @tessaeihausen8118 9 років тому +11

      yea but we all got by, no worries !!

    • @NAHAJI133
      @NAHAJI133 9 років тому +15

      I was only 8 at the time and my Mom would not let me go,. But my Sister did...

  • @jamesoconnor9711
    @jamesoconnor9711 Рік тому +6

    Sun was coming up the sky was pink I was sitting there a mass of chills best time of my life . Got there on a Thursday and left after Hendrix on a Monday .I’m 70 now it’s May 23 2023 loved the Who it’s the reason I was there! Love all kinds of music 🎶 Rush fan for life and Gentle Giant . Peace to my brothers and sisters who were there in that amazing time ✌️☮️❤️🌹🥰

  • @stevej136
    @stevej136 10 років тому +670

    For all those Zep fans out there, (which I'm one) give 'Live at Leeds' a listen. For energy and raw power, there's nothing that compares to The Who live in concert back in the day.

    • @helpimarock66
      @helpimarock66 9 років тому +38

      I'm a huge fan of zeppelin and zeppelin bootlegs, but I will admit that my favourite concert bootleg ever is The Who at Fillmore East, May 6th 1968. It's the only soundboard recording of the who from that era (except for some BBC sessions and the Rock and roll circus), but Its a great listen! It showcases the who right when they're on the thin border between their regular rock & roll/pop inspired numbers of the early 60's and the free-form, power-driven playing style that they picked up with Tommy in 1969 and continued to play with throughout their career. I admit that If I were to choose a band I liked better, I'd still pick zeppelin, but I still have yet to see a concert that they did that matches the energy that you hear on the fillmore east bootleg (though "Blueberry Hill" and several of the 1969 fillmore west tapes such as "dancing avocado" do come pretty close).

    • @michaelharper4425
      @michaelharper4425 4 роки тому +11

      Great performace by the Who.

    • @deborahwajda9202
      @deborahwajda9202 3 роки тому +10

      Magic bus👍✌

    • @jimpalmer792
      @jimpalmer792 3 роки тому +36

      The Who L@L is arguably the best LIVE 'hard' rock album of all time !

    • @CBrolley
      @CBrolley 3 роки тому +10

      @@jimpalmer792 Who’s arguing?

  • @SuperStrik9
    @SuperStrik9 3 роки тому +336

    The Who were the best live band in the world by this point in their career.

    • @tomcampbellsoup
      @tomcampbellsoup 3 роки тому +7

      nowhere near led zeppelin

    • @mikew5858
      @mikew5858 3 роки тому +27

      Clapton and Page were “better” guitarists than Townshend I guess but Moon was better than Bonham and Baker put together and Thunderfingers took a back seat to nobody. Townshend is arguably the best songwriter rock has seen and that includes Lennon/McCartney.

    • @ericriffel8954
      @ericriffel8954 3 роки тому +20

      From a strictly musical standpoint Cream and Led Zep may have a little better, ( Page and Clapton being top 10 all time guitarists) but neither could match the Who's showmanship and energy.

    • @tomcampbellsoup
      @tomcampbellsoup 3 роки тому +3

      @@ericriffel8954 guess you haven't watched royal alber hall then

    • @IgnatiusChinaski
      @IgnatiusChinaski 3 роки тому

      @@mikew5858 years ago I would have totally disagreed w/ you. These days, I agree w/ you.

  • @alencarmaiaalvim6541
    @alencarmaiaalvim6541 9 років тому +46

    Ladies and gentlemen:The Who!

  • @danieldonahue3293
    @danieldonahue3293 Рік тому +7

    Great music jam to work all night to

  • @MikePinkerton
    @MikePinkerton 10 років тому +264

    As a life-long Who fan, I never thought I would *see* this material, short of what's on The Kids Are Alright. Thank you from the bottom of my soul for posting this.

    • @danielblythe5337
      @danielblythe5337 3 роки тому +5

      Awesome material. With the you Tube I have seen and heard so much I never though existed. Ah, life is good!

    • @petewillis8744
      @petewillis8744 2 роки тому +2

      Right on! There's at least ONE concert in here that I was at: The Who>>1979 Pontiac Silverdome...December 8.

    • @petewillis8744
      @petewillis8744 2 роки тому

      Really! Who needs to spend $$ on CD's & DVD's that get all marked up after rarely PLAYING them. THOSE products are what is a load of SHIT!--as Abbie said...a force of energized-protest whom I idolized during my rebellious teens.

  • @danieldonahue3293
    @danieldonahue3293 Рік тому +10

    THIS MELTED MY HEADPHONES...THE WHO \,,,/ \,,,/ !

  • @albertbrock7284
    @albertbrock7284 2 роки тому +30

    You had to be there to understand the power of The Who. They were really loud! Pure Rock& Roll! Missed Woodstock but saw them most of the other tours. They were all something. They were my favorite band and still are.

    • @gretelkulupka8704
      @gretelkulupka8704 2 роки тому +2

      Lucky! Which tours did you see? What was your favourite?

  • @tony671
    @tony671 9 років тому +173

    ONE OF THE MANY GREAT SETS THEY DID ,THEY WERE UNTOUCHABLE FOR 6 OR 7 YEARS THE BEST LIVE BAND ON THE PLANET

    • @yesfan5966
      @yesfan5966 3 роки тому +4

      I wholeheartedly agree with that 🤙🎸

    • @eleetse6701
      @eleetse6701 3 роки тому +5

      First concert i ever attended, in 1972 Houston Texas. Ruined me. Nobody after that could hold a candle to The Who in concert.

    • @yesfan5966
      @yesfan5966 3 роки тому +6

      They were the best live band ever!🎸🎶🎵

    • @donhancock332
      @donhancock332 3 роки тому +2

      Saw them outside in a ballpark.Sound just blew over your head to outside the stadium.

    • @catherinechurko4041
      @catherinechurko4041 2 роки тому +1

      Hahahahahaaaaa! Oh, h*ll yeah!!! Omg, I saw them before that time, and after but I was there *for these 7 yrs* too, omg! *In the Stratosphere with Power, Beauty, and Transcendence!*
      (also had some seriously
      wonder filled '79 gigs!)

  • @bradcarter6286
    @bradcarter6286 3 роки тому +16

    The Who put in arguably the greatest performance at Woodstock. Great band!

  • @julianwills9509
    @julianwills9509 Рік тому +6

    Townsend, pure genius

  • @204776439
    @204776439 9 років тому +445

    the original Who on an off night is better than 90% of any live band footage you're going to come across - what a band!

    • @aidanscorner847
      @aidanscorner847 2 роки тому +13

      This is true

    • @missdarlene7
      @missdarlene7 2 роки тому +5

      AMEN!!! I LOVE THIS BAND‼️❤️ Sincerely Darlene an American Girl who has a thing for drummers ❤️❤️❤️

    • @1978garfield
      @1978garfield 2 роки тому +11

      I am glad to finally see the footage and listen to the bootlegs of the whole show.
      After hearing for years "The Who bombed at Woodstock" it is nice to see the footage and decide for myself.
      I suspect a lot of concert goers slept through the set and talked up how bad it was as a "sour grapes" method of convincing themselves they hadn't missed much.

    • @caseyjones9716
      @caseyjones9716 2 роки тому +14

      Someone once slammed Daltry for being off key on a high note. Daltey replied "I may have been off key, but I HIT a note." Hit it ?? He slammed it.

    • @mikeschlup5279
      @mikeschlup5279 2 роки тому +13

      @@missdarlene7 I saw them in 75...Keith started with a 6 in diameter scabbard packed full of drumsticks...2 hours and 45 minutes later IT WAS EMPTY!!!! PIECES OF SPLINTERED DRUMSTICKS LITTERED THAT STAGE!!!...never seen ANYBODY ELSE COME EVEN CLOSE TO THAT ENERGY!!!!

  • @ArchieFatcackie
    @ArchieFatcackie Рік тому +12

    For energy and passion they’re unmatched.

  • @luiszuluaga6575
    @luiszuluaga6575 2 роки тому +90

    The Who in its original form was simply a beast of a rock n roll musical machine. The entire band was on a different level of sonics as well as performance which is why they needed to be at Woodstock. The interactions are sometimes nuanced and at others very bold faced. My favorite thing about this footage is witnessing the deep rhythmic connection between Moonie and Townsend which was beyond intense.

    • @patmccormick9972
      @patmccormick9972 2 роки тому +6

      I saw everyone- Hendrix, Stones, Zep, Dylan, Moodies, Harrison & on. Then I saw The Who.

    • @Bellathebear777
      @Bellathebear777 Рік тому

      @@patmccormick9972 That's.🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

    • @brucedickinson12
      @brucedickinson12 Рік тому

      bullshit

  • @fboness368
    @fboness368 3 роки тому +179

    What often gets lost in discussing The Who, are the incredible harmonics that John Entwhistle brought to the sound of their live performances. It’s nothing short of incredible.

    • @MichaelSalmons64
      @MichaelSalmons64 2 роки тому +10

      agreed. a recording band has to figure out how to play their stuff live- and Tommy has to be one of the most challenging albums to play live- ever. Entwhistle fills all the holes Pete and Keith leave. Plus that tone is incredible, proabably my favorite live bass tone.

    • @televinv8062
      @televinv8062 2 роки тому +3

      100% 👍🙏👊

    • @markwilliams5606
      @markwilliams5606 2 роки тому +9

      Greatest bass player! John Entwhistle! McCartney very good! Jack Bruce.

    • @philipbooe9253
      @philipbooe9253 2 роки тому +3

      Townsend not so bad himself I love the overture for Tommy live and studio his guitar work was phenomenal

    • @feellucky271
      @feellucky271 2 роки тому +1

      @@markwilliams5606 Agree.
      Love Entwhistle,Jack Bruce and Justin Chancellor.
      Peace

  • @TheTigersfan20
    @TheTigersfan20 10 років тому +207

    Great performance. Pete played so hard at this show, his fingers bled. At 27:50, as Pete throws his guitar into the crowd, you can see the sun rise behind the set. As John Entwistle observed, "it was as if God was our lighting man."

    • @JohnSmith-kz8yo
      @JohnSmith-kz8yo 4 роки тому +10

      and then the airplane played 'morning maniac music;..lol

    • @darwinsaye
      @darwinsaye 3 роки тому +15

      Pete once said the show didn't really get going for him until he lost a fingernail. Seen lots of clips of him where you can see blood spatters on his white coveralls. There's no way to cautiously do those windmills.

    • @CBrolley
      @CBrolley 3 роки тому +6

      @@darwinsaye Ouch. He told Letterman about the time he was playing a Strat on stage, did a windmill and neatly impaled his right hand on the whammy bar. Ouch again.

    • @davidvasquez8658
      @davidvasquez8658 2 роки тому

      Perfectly said Alex!

    • @ewantaylor483
      @ewantaylor483 2 роки тому

      and the roadie running into the front of the audience to retrieve it !

  • @user-qx5wm1xg1c
    @user-qx5wm1xg1c Рік тому +7

    I saw them 1970, in Tokyo Yamaha Hall through the Michael Wodlley' s film "Woodstock". I was deeply impessed and it remains in my mind as a beautiful miracle.

  • @sundial6919
    @sundial6919 2 роки тому +25

    The musical chemistry and interaction between Keith and Pete a perfect melding , always keeping an eye on each other looking for nods and signals Daltry shoved to the front Entwistle off to the side instinctivly knowing much more than just what to do

  • @TonyDeanDrums
    @TonyDeanDrums 2 роки тому +72

    Roger Daltrey is the definition of a Rock N' Roll singer.

    • @terrybono5995
      @terrybono5995 2 роки тому +5

      and Townshend the definition of a guitar hero

    • @RSTI191
      @RSTI191 2 роки тому +5

      The Who were the definition of a Rock N Roll band..

    • @factorylad5071
      @factorylad5071 2 роки тому +2

      Like driving 100 ton tank with wheels of steel? Lee Brillauex?

    • @KevyNova
      @KevyNova 2 роки тому +2

      Rock God.

    • @io2467.
      @io2467. 2 роки тому +3

      and John Entwistle the definition of an amazing Bass player. And can't forget good old Keith Moon, AKA the definition of a absoloutley Bonkers Drummer.

  • @worldnotworld
    @worldnotworld 2 роки тому +7

    The way they increase tempo during "Listening to You" - what sensitive subtleness in the midst of this raw energy!

  • @onemexican1973
    @onemexican1973 2 роки тому +10

    Keith Moon......my God what a drummer....

  • @daveyeddie8176
    @daveyeddie8176 Рік тому +8

    The ultimate rock n roll band. DEFINITION.

  • @maurizioferegalli6850
    @maurizioferegalli6850 Рік тому +6

    Technical comment for guitarists and specialists: it is very interesting today to see how the great sound of the Woodstock guitars in 1969 was mainly produced by single coil pickups, whether they were Gibson P90s (The Who, Santana, The Grease Band with Joe Cocker, Mountain, Canned Heat, etc) or Fender (Jimi Hendrix Gipsy Sun and Rainbows) or Rickenbacker (Credence Clearwater Revival, etc)... Note: humbucker pickups had already been invented by Seth Lover in 1955 and only the Gibson ES of Ten Years After and Jefferson Airplane they had...

  • @60sbaby456
    @60sbaby456 2 роки тому +10

    The who, number 1 in my book, I hardly go to movies, but I'd love to see this on a big screen with a huge audience. Love the huge fringe vest, and when he swings the microphone it's just rock magic. When townsend jumps, kicks his own butt!, they are just the meaning of huge entertainment, best band ever!! Even with eyes shut, the sounds are tsunami power.

  • @barrymcallister2986
    @barrymcallister2986 9 років тому +55

    The bass solos in my generation. Just brilliant

  • @walburgavondrachenberg2496
    @walburgavondrachenberg2496 Рік тому +10

    ❤❤❤❤One of the best bands of the sixties - I love them forever !❤❤❤❤

  • @dawilkie
    @dawilkie 2 роки тому +12

    Love what Townshend says to Hoffman, love it!!!🙂🙂

  • @raybin6873
    @raybin6873 2 роки тому +30

    "Won't Get Fooled Again" - the whole album is timeless....still gets me to this day.....😋

    • @davidmaynard1530
      @davidmaynard1530 2 роки тому

      Best album ever. Song after song culminating with DGFA. Nothing better …… ever.

  • @kurtb8474
    @kurtb8474 10 років тому +59

    My gosh, what a sound. After over 30 years of listening to this clip, I never get tired of it.

    • @jimwelsh997
      @jimwelsh997 2 роки тому +6

      We can never get tired of listening to THE WHO greatest rock band ever ever

    • @Bellathebear777
      @Bellathebear777 Рік тому +2

      Still GREAT""""

  • @alightthatnevergoesout
    @alightthatnevergoesout 2 роки тому +14

    seriously one of the coolest bands ever. John, Pete and Keith some of the very best players of their respective instrument, Roger the perfect frontman for the band, paved the way for someone like Bon Scott of ACDC with his energy on stage. Just some epic rockers. Would’ve been epic to watch em live during this time.

  • @dagnabbit6187
    @dagnabbit6187 Рік тому +10

    Pete will always be the chord master !

  • @jeff8117
    @jeff8117 Рік тому +10

    Despite their youth, it must have been exhausting to go on at 5:00 in the morning, a nine hour delay from their scheduled start time. Yet, despite that and other trying circumstances, they go out their and still perform like a beast. Just a legendary performance by a legendary band.

  • @twofiveb
    @twofiveb 4 роки тому +44

    Pete Townshend to Abby Hoffman: “F- off my f- ing stage!” LMAO! 😆😂🤣

    • @silasmarner7586
      @silasmarner7586 3 роки тому +1

      When I got my first house, my neighbor across the street and I used to say that to each other all the time.. :)

  • @corradoprizzi7559
    @corradoprizzi7559 9 років тому +39

    The greatest minutes of Rock and Roll history

  • @montgomerykerr3368
    @montgomerykerr3368 9 років тому +22

    Just got shivers down my spine when summertime blues kicked in

  • @TK-fk4po
    @TK-fk4po 2 роки тому +4

    This era 69-72 was the absolute best - white jumpsuit SG Special....

  • @stephenpaliotti2097
    @stephenpaliotti2097 4 роки тому +24

    WHEN THERE WERE ROCK GODS

  • @g.g.6362
    @g.g.6362 Рік тому +8

    This band played at Monterey,Woodstock,and the Isle of White,in a short period of time...and stormed it.Hendrix did too. Both incredible, powerful and unique...

  • @tony671
    @tony671 10 років тому +37

    The best live band ever!! The Mighty Who

  • @word9484
    @word9484 Рік тому +7

    So many people say that Led Zeppelin is the most metal band before Sabbath, but you watch this performance and listen to live at leeds and you tell the who aren’t the heaviest band of their day

    • @52969RST
      @52969RST Рік тому

      I agree Brother live at Leeds that’s where heavy metal had its start 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @52969RST
      @52969RST Рік тому

      So true

    • @nectarinedreams7208
      @nectarinedreams7208 Рік тому

      21st Century Schizoid Man is the heaviest song of the 60s and rivals anything by metal bands.

  • @zone47
    @zone47 Рік тому +15

    Probably the best live band ever pretty easily! The mighty power of Hiwatt amps, Gibson SGs and the raw energy of Pete, Keith, Roger and yes even the wild bass playing of John!! What a great piece of footage this was, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

  • @AnnieBCW
    @AnnieBCW 9 років тому +12

    Can watch Keith Moon drum all day

  • @dmansf49ers71
    @dmansf49ers71 2 роки тому +10

    On my Woodstock DVD their performance was the one I replayed the most BY FAR!!!! JUST AWESOME STILL TODAY!!!💯💯💯👍👍👍

  • @flagemdown66
    @flagemdown66 2 роки тому +8

    What's amazing to me is that Pete and Roger can still put on a super long show that leaves people walking out happily dazed and confused! I saw the orchestra tour at a baseball park in 2019 and it was awesome. YES I would love to have seen the original in person but I saw four post John shows that still blew everyone's minds.

  • @ATXviIIIe
    @ATXviIIIe 2 роки тому +54

    From a cool Mod band to the absolute best band to experience ever. What a journey. RIP Keith and John

    • @RideAcrossTheRiver
      @RideAcrossTheRiver 2 роки тому +2

      If you watch the film, rock in 1969 was VISIBLY a frightening force. Not passe like it is today or even 2002.

  • @skinner5334
    @skinner5334 Рік тому +5

    It really was a Sunday morning church service with The Who- mesmerizing stuff. Wicked backing vocals by John and Pete- such a team unit. Ladies and gentleman…… The Who…..

  • @burnsybaby1987
    @burnsybaby1987 9 років тому +33

    27:15...the chord heard around the world! It shattered and a million bands formed around the world.

    • @sirandrelefaedelinoge
      @sirandrelefaedelinoge Рік тому

      I always joke that's the very moment the word *KERRRRAAAANG!* entered the English language..

  • @marcweeks9178
    @marcweeks9178 4 роки тому +89

    Naturally, during the most iconic bass solo (in My Generation) in rock history, the camera is focused on Pete. And, sadly, not much changed in the 30+ years after that, as a long dreary parade of cameramen, directors, and editors refused to believe that the incredible sound they were hearing wasn't coming from Pete's guitar.

    • @ZELIG500
      @ZELIG500 3 роки тому

      The “final” show from Toronto...1984?...does a better job with on Entwhistle.

    • @bdadolph
      @bdadolph 3 роки тому +3

      John was overlooked on the camera so we miss the technique

    • @golf4ubacknine768
      @golf4ubacknine768 3 роки тому +2

      @@ZELIG500 82

    • @sralyn
      @sralyn 3 роки тому +1

      @@ZELIG500 1982, and get that 'h' out of ENTWISTLE!

    • @ZELIG500
      @ZELIG500 3 роки тому

      @@sralyn
      Okay fanboy.

  • @sayaka8587
    @sayaka8587 Місяць тому +2

    When the Who were the greatest Rock and Roll band in the world ❤
    John and Keith filling all the holes in townshends guitar parts, Roger with the finest vocals,
    Brilliant 👏

  • @paulamontana9970
    @paulamontana9970 24 дні тому +1

    How special to be at Woodstock ! Hot band , singers , musicians , and men !! A new sound for sure !

  • @swimologist8
    @swimologist8 9 років тому +29

    I saw the first Who show after Entwistle's death at the Hollywood Bowl. They had canceled the original show for a couple days to deal with it. Pete and Roger
    walked out and Pete walked over and gave Roger a hug, to the crowd's cheering. Pete said something like, "Sorry for the cancelled show, but we had a problem with our bass player. Typical." So brusque and understated. So British.

    • @JohnSmith-kz8yo
      @JohnSmith-kz8yo 4 роки тому +2

      John died with a hooker in his room..So John...lol

    • @sralyn
      @sralyn 3 роки тому

      So did I. Madison Square Garden, August 1, 2002

  • @rafro007
    @rafro007 9 років тому +70

    Actually, Daltrey said that the sunrise during See Me, Feel Me was one of the greatest moments of his entire career. It happened in conjunction with that exact lyrical moment in which the sun coming up was almost meant to happen at that particular time. Perhaps the performance as a whole was disappointing to them, but expectations were high, there were many distractions (which they rode out very well considering the circumstances surrounding the woeful stage area), the sound system sucked, the scheduling was awry, and there were too many psychotropics/psychedelics for their liking. Daltrey was sober the entire time and (for that matter) throughout his entire career as well due to a realization that, if he wanted to preserve his voice for longevity and maintain balance within the group in which there was so much craziness, he would have to remain straight and clear-headed. It obviously has worked for him as he sounds phenomenal to this day for his age.

    • @sralyn
      @sralyn 3 роки тому +7

      A totally Whogasmic experience!

    • @ewantaylor483
      @ewantaylor483 2 роки тому +3

      I thought he had been spiked with LSD
      The other three had

    • @waynesilverman3048
      @waynesilverman3048 2 роки тому +1

      The fruit cocktail had acid in backstage ,I thought it was just Roger who got spiked ,where did you read hear about the others ?

    • @jimwelsh997
      @jimwelsh997 Рік тому +4

      They say that they didn't care for their performance. That's because they want it to be perfect. But when I first saw this footage like 45 years ago damn am old. I loved every second of it. THE WHO IS THE GREATEST ROCK BAND EVER EVER EVER

    • @Specialkfree
      @Specialkfree Рік тому

      I’m his book, Pete said John and Keith were totally tripping on acid. The water in the back stage tent was laced with acid. Pete said he was mildly tripping. Interesting to learn about Roger. Pete doesn’t talk about Roger much in his book, except to say he wasn’t much fun and was just into getting laid. It’s a great book BTW.

  • @PeterMayer
    @PeterMayer 2 роки тому +6

    We just saw them here in Cincinnati. First time they played since that faithful night, December 3rd, 1979. It was pretty emotional for my wife and I. It was a great time. And Roger's voice was really on!

  • @andyl0261
    @andyl0261 Рік тому +5

    Between 2 virtuosos, sits the personification of chaos. Rising from the fire in the middle, a golden god. They were called...the Who.

  • @yummyyum36719
    @yummyyum36719 3 роки тому +12

    Anyone trying to push the "Pete was not a good guitarist" mantra needs to listen to the first couple of minutes of this. He was an amazing over all guitarist, switching from grungy rhythm to Clapton like leads effortlessly.

    • @entytheoxonrobloxxx9872
      @entytheoxonrobloxxx9872 2 роки тому +4

      PETE IS AWESOME

    • @joecavazos1786
      @joecavazos1786 2 роки тому +3

      Yes he was. Plus stage presence.

    • @maxmeister5064
      @maxmeister5064 2 роки тому

      Who on earth says Pete is not a good guitarist there...?!?!

    • @yummyyum36719
      @yummyyum36719 2 роки тому

      @@maxmeister5064 I have seen that crap asserted on other Who UA-cam clips. It is of course garbage.

    • @philipbooe9253
      @philipbooe9253 2 роки тому

      I agree. Just listen to overture on studio and live at Leeds(one of my favorite by them) amazing how they can play their redition of Thomas straight through)

  • @elflaco6654
    @elflaco6654 10 років тому +10

    my fav Woodstock performance, early morning w/ The Who!!!

  • @MJEvermore853
    @MJEvermore853 4 роки тому +23

    As far as I am concerned, the Who's set was the very best part of Woodstock. I would have given my right arm to have seen and heard it with my own eyes...brown acid or not! 👍🔥

    • @davidmaynard1530
      @davidmaynard1530 2 роки тому +2

      I did see and hear as I was in that get together. Who was fabulous, as was Joe Cocker, Ten Years After and Santana with Soul Sacrifice.
      Alvin Lee brought down the mud with I’m Goin’ Home ( by helicopter ) and Cocker had A Little Help From His Friends. Peace, my friends.

    • @waynesilverman3048
      @waynesilverman3048 2 роки тому

      😁😁

  • @thegreenbird795
    @thegreenbird795 2 роки тому +3

    Gotta love Pete. .'Get off my fucking stage!'

  • @johnpelletier7641
    @johnpelletier7641 Рік тому +14

    This is mind blowing. The boys all 25 years old and at the height of their powers.

  • @glenndespres5317
    @glenndespres5317 3 роки тому +9

    Cannot believe I have never seen this footage. They were so freakin’ good!

  • @RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother
    @RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother 9 років тому +195

    Sorry Mick, but The Who were the World's Greatest Rock'n'Roll Band!
    If in doubt, revisit Live At Leeds.

    • @kerrykoontz3299
      @kerrykoontz3299 9 років тому +5

      Amen.

    • @harrythomas420
      @harrythomas420 4 роки тому +6

      With all due Respect, The Who was a legendary awesome band but amateurs when compared to the greatest band of all time ...Led Zeppelin!

    • @kewrock
      @kewrock 4 роки тому +20

      @@harrythomas420 There's a douche like you on every message board. The Who were never accused of plagiarism. Zep lifted half their riffs from others.

    • @jamesmartin6709
      @jamesmartin6709 4 роки тому +28

      @@harrythomas420 Zeppelin were very sloppy live, especially Page.

    • @kevgh3869
      @kevgh3869 4 роки тому +4

      I say that too and then I listen to Get your YA YA's Out and I get conflicted.

  • @richardkagan8057
    @richardkagan8057 9 років тому +11

    They were great here. I saw them do Tommy, the rock opera, live in concert. Amazing!

  • @robertdillon9989
    @robertdillon9989 2 роки тому +6

    Unbelievable quality and musicianship fir live and the time!!!!! What energy !

  • @jimkennelly7721
    @jimkennelly7721 10 років тому +26

    I could never understand why Townshend hated Woodstock. This has been one of my favorite boots for Gods sake. The energy just transcends music theory.
    "The Greatest Live Rock Band of All Time" THE WHO. I will love them till I die!

    • @Joninexamgraduate
      @Joninexamgraduate 10 років тому +4

      the storm? the venue? the hippies?

    • @jimkennelly7721
      @jimkennelly7721 10 років тому +5

      When Pete says he hated Woodstock, I always assumed he thought The Who played poorly. My mistake.

    • @5jerry1
      @5jerry1 9 років тому +7

      Jim Kennelly I always thought he hated the event, not so much the band's set. Because they played very well for that show.

    • @TheJackflash85
      @TheJackflash85 3 роки тому

      same here Jim!

    • @christopherw.griffin3768
      @christopherw.griffin3768 2 роки тому +2

      I read somewhere that there was almost no food or water when they arrived and their set got pushed way back beyond scheduled start time. They were supposed to go on at some typical rock star time like 11:00pm and didn't play until something like 2:00am. None of which I believe as fact, it's just a rough of the story I remember from way back when. One thing is obvious: they rose above it all and played the FUCK out of their set.

  • @alcholfreedom
    @alcholfreedom 9 років тому +16

    That Gibson SG and that crazy drummer...Wow!

  • @djdollase
    @djdollase 2 роки тому +13

    The original and the best. Watching this again for the first time in many years I can see clearly the seeds of the punk rock movement a decade or so later. The raw, rude power of them, esp Townsend and Moon. Unbelievable stuff. They make practically every other band during and after them seem so… polite…

    • @ekop1778
      @ekop1778 Рік тому

      KNEW A WOMAN HERE IN CONNECTICUT WHO WENT THERE
      WAS IN HELLS ANGELS GANG TOO
      DID DRUGS
      HELL OF A TIME
      THE 99 ONE SUCKED IT WAS WORSE THAT 94- THEY BOTH WERE
      69 JUST NAILED IT

  • @BV-nx6vq
    @BV-nx6vq 2 роки тому +5

    "We're Not Gonna Take It" stands out to me for Moon's musical, but also amazingly intense performance...nothing like this today....

  • @brandonlefton1346
    @brandonlefton1346 2 роки тому +5

    Holy fuck, imagine seeing the who in their heyday. The sound and stage presence...blows your mind

  • @ericriffel8954
    @ericriffel8954 4 роки тому +5

    I watched this video just to hear Summertime Blues, and couldnt believe that I overlooked how awesome the whole set was.

  • @danielgolus4600
    @danielgolus4600 4 роки тому +13

    No, the person who caught Pete's Gibson SG didn't get to keep it. A roadie promptly ran to retrieve it. At 28:04 it's back in the roadie's hands.

    • @theoppiesghost
      @theoppiesghost 2 роки тому +2

      For decades I wondered about what happened to the guitar. You cleared it up for me after so long. Thank you.

    • @mclifford34
      @mclifford34 2 роки тому

      I heard the story but never noticed that on film. Thanks for pointing that out!

    • @joecavazos1786
      @joecavazos1786 2 роки тому

      @@theoppiesghost It's iconic.

  • @michaelwolf6879
    @michaelwolf6879 9 років тому +11

    Thanks for posting this. I never tire of listening/watching it. Sure miss the Ox on bass. Maybe Woodstock was hell to attend due to the conditions but I'm betting not one person regrets being a part of history decades later.

    • @Sarah113ify
      @Sarah113ify 9 років тому +1

      It wasn't hell to attend. Most of the people there were age 15-25, an age where you don't need the creature comforts so much. Definitely a case of mind over matter -- as you know, there was a wonderful feeling there.

  • @ej2333
    @ej2333 3 роки тому +9

    Pete Townshend's guitar sounds pretty wicked and beautiful at the same time.

  • @chrisnicol1644
    @chrisnicol1644 2 роки тому +4

    No auto tune or effects.... Just pure WHO

    • @aphextwin6
      @aphextwin6 2 роки тому

      WEM copycat & Univox SuperFuzz
      Thats some effects I'd give my right nut for.

  • @chetcskes329
    @chetcskes329 8 років тому +8

    fucking hell, I nearly had a heart attack when summertime blues kicked in

  • @jr13227
    @jr13227 2 роки тому +6

    22:00 seems like Entwistle accidentally goes into his bass solo early and gets a look from Pete. That’s why I love live music.

  • @alcholfreedom
    @alcholfreedom 9 років тому +8

    The Gibson SG! Yeah!

  • @DOB1901
    @DOB1901 10 років тому +10

    Thank you for sharing real music with the rest of us.

  • @WuLi4B
    @WuLi4B 9 років тому +31

    I'll bet a few folks near the front lost their fuckin minds. Pretty hard to get more intense than that performance given the whole magnitude of the event.

    • @tonym994
      @tonym994 4 роки тому +1

      their minds and their hearing. TheWHO were the loudest band there.except for maybe MOUNTAIN.

  • @NimaRafiei86
    @NimaRafiei86 4 роки тому +41

    Always get a little emotional & nostalgic anytime I hear Pete Townshend play the "Naked Eye" instrumental outro towards the end of a live show. That 3 chord combination, simple as it is, seems to strike a chord (no pun intended) with me and always feel a little emotional/reflect on the past (especially the recent past 3-4 years ago).

    • @catherinechurko4041
      @catherinechurko4041 2 роки тому +4

      Yeah, that, those chords!
      I remember first hearing it during the My Generation instrumental section of Tommy Filmore East '69. Blown away seeing Tommy live, and then *this* shows up.
      I'm like *what is THAT!???!!!* lol
      A (then) Mesmerizing Mystery!

    • @MikesFitnessGoals
      @MikesFitnessGoals 2 роки тому

      @ 19:10 on Live at Leeds , always loved that

  • @mplsmark222
    @mplsmark222 Рік тому +3

    One things I have always admired about The Who. You can understand everything they sing. Pete took the time to compose the lyrics, he and Roger did them justice.
    While I respect what Led Zep did, most of the time I have no idea what the hell the lyrics are and what they mean………
    Perhaps they figured their audience would be so stoned it wouldn’t matter.

  • @tracyswicegood9973
    @tracyswicegood9973 4 роки тому +7

    The most awesome live band in history.

  • @jdefeo9841
    @jdefeo9841 2 роки тому +7

    GOOSEBUMPS, NOBODY BETTER live than The Who period....

    • @ekop1778
      @ekop1778 Рік тому

      REAL MUSIC GANGBANG
      NOT LIKE 2022 MUSIC RAP KRAP

  • @jerryhoward8133
    @jerryhoward8133 2 роки тому +3

    Still amazing to watch one of the greatest bands ever. Raw power and energy. Keith Moon delivered the most bombastic drumming which made these guys so special

  • @stewgotz1
    @stewgotz1 9 років тому +5

    perhaps the BEST ENDING to a set!!

  • @theburnman9086
    @theburnman9086 2 роки тому +5

    For playing at like 4 o’clock in the AM this is astounding , if only all those hippies ( later yuppies) where awake to hear it

  • @danmorse178
    @danmorse178 2 роки тому +3

    A guaranteed "eargasm" everytime!

  • @greg1475
    @greg1475 Рік тому +7

    The original Who . . . easily the best live band ever. And most energetic on recording. Perfect ensemble. John, Keith, Pete and Roger were put on Earth to rock with each other. Lucky us!

  • @WinModel88
    @WinModel88 2 роки тому +5

    Just seen them 2 nights ago in Bethel Woods (Woodstock) and what a fucking show it was!! Everything about that venue and show was amazing. The Who are kings of rock!! Be it dead or alive!! 🤘🎸

    • @jimwelsh997
      @jimwelsh997 2 роки тому +1

      DON'T YOU EVER FORGET WHAT YOU JUST SEEN. THE WHO ARE TRULY THE GREATEST ROCK BAND EVER. I SEEN THEM 5 TIME'S AND I SEEN A LOT OF ROCK CONCERTS. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, QUEEN WITH FREDDY, BLACK SABBATH WITH OZZY 73 TOUR I THINK. AEROSMITH MID '70S WHEN THEY FIRST CAME OUT. BEST TIME TO BE A TEENAGER THE 70S BEST MUSIC EVER AND LIVING IN PHILADELPHIA PA. BEING OLD SUCKS CAN'T REMEMBER ALL THE CONCERTS I HAVE SEEN. SO DUDE DON'T GET OLD WHERE YOU CAN'T REMEMBER THIS SHOW. THE WHO IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE GREATEST ROCK BAND EVER.

    • @geoffreycarson2311
      @geoffreycarson2311 2 роки тому

      YOU HAD TO see THEM WHEN THEY WERE COMPLETE BACK THEN I Did 👊👊👊👊✌👏g

  • @Joeh1154
    @Joeh1154 2 роки тому +2

    My big Sister took me to see the Woodstock movie when it first came out. I was around 14 back then. I had heard the album "Tommy" because of my Sister. I was floored and the Who was amazing, Now all these decades later I see the set (maybe just part of it) and man, does it bring me back. Thank you for posting this. I'm sure I'll see it again and again.

  • @GaryArmstrongmacgh
    @GaryArmstrongmacgh 2 роки тому +3

    I had actually learned this whole album Tommy on guitar when I was in high school. Great music education! And it Rocked!

  • @tommyradomski
    @tommyradomski 10 років тому +15

    One of the best bands @ Woodstock , and a hell of a performance. Keith is great to listen to live.

    • @chrismnj
      @chrismnj 10 років тому +1

      This is my favorite live Moon performance..

    • @tommyradomski
      @tommyradomski 10 років тому

      He was taken too soon. 27 club.!

    • @vitorbastos123
      @vitorbastos123 10 років тому

      tommy radomski Moon died whem he was 34..

    • @briancraig1082
      @briancraig1082 10 років тому +2

      vitorbastos123 Keith John Moon (23 August 1946 - 7 September 1978)
      32 y/o.

    • @vitorbastos123
      @vitorbastos123 10 років тому +1

      Brian Craig I thought he was born in 1944 like, Roger was born in 1944, my mistake

  • @Starsk25
    @Starsk25 4 роки тому +61

    The performance that turned me into a diehard Who fan.

    • @TheJackflash85
      @TheJackflash85 3 роки тому

      same here!

    • @bdadolph
      @bdadolph 3 роки тому +1

      And they said there was no sound on stage and could not hear each other. Could have been a disaster. At Woodstock they were free of English boy shackles

    • @jiveassturkey8849
      @jiveassturkey8849 3 роки тому +1

      Does The Who even have a bass player?? Why did they NEVER show John Enstwhistle ??

    • @bdadolph
      @bdadolph 3 роки тому

      @@jiveassturkey8849 miss the technical bass play

    • @jiveassturkey8849
      @jiveassturkey8849 3 роки тому

      Swagman21 I can HEAR the bass just fine, fortunately. But by the looks of things, The Who may as well have a bass playing machine over there (well they kinda do) because they hard ever show Entwhistle in live shows.

  • @suds5214
    @suds5214 Рік тому +1

    I saw 3 of The Who's farewell tours in Cleveland.

  • @frankpalumbo8384
    @frankpalumbo8384 2 роки тому +2

    Sparks just kills!

  • @spl59
    @spl59 10 років тому +17

    I know where the music hits my soul! No band will ever compare to the WHO. Townshend is one of the greatest writers of the 20 Century. And they still kick ass on stage in the 21st!

  • @josephsupley7939
    @josephsupley7939 2 роки тому +7

    Phenomenal. Check out Ten Years After's performance of "I'm Going Home". Alvin Lee and company setting the night on fire.

  • @donamick1057
    @donamick1057 2 роки тому +1

    On my way to see The Who
    North American tour
    Bethel Woods home of Woodstock
    5/28/22... 53 years after the fact.
    Can't wait!!

  • @packstevewood
    @packstevewood 2 роки тому +2

    Lately I'm seeing more and more new additional footage of my favorite bands, the bands I grew up with, from my decade the 60s than I ever have before. Who ever is responsible for this: THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! More, more!!!!!!!