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Do you need to check out the video from the smothers? Brothers variety show the who we're on that. You might want to look it up. I could try to look it up for you. You'd be surprised what they do.
Another of my favorite groups. The drummer, Kieth Moon, was a legendary wild man. Joe Walsh said of him, “One of the most terrifying things that ever happened to me was that Keith Moon decided he liked me.”
If you’ve seen any of the CSI tv shows you’ve heard The Who’s music. It was used for the opening and closing credits sequences. This song was one of them.
Also great to hear them in Top Gun Maverick. When we saw it in the cinema and the training scene came up, and Don't Get Fooled Again kicked in, my wife looked at me, knowing I would have a big grin and clenched fist 🤜
Agreed. Only chiming in cause it seems like everyone else is in unison saying the live version is better…..I like the studio version better (for this particular tune)
I dislike live performances. The audio quality, the timing, and each individual band member making up their own version all contribute to a poor experience, imho.
@@susancurry5224 It depends on the band. In general, I agree with you, but I saw the Bangles live and it was the best live performance I ever saw. They were incredibly tight, did a lot of improvising, and actually sounded better than their albums. Other great live performances I saw were The Carpenters, Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, Prince, The Dixie Chicks, and Sonny and Cher.
@@srellison561 okay, I can get behind that. Living in a very rural area limits my ability to attend live performances and I have to depend on UA-cam uploads for the experience. So I’m not well versed.
Great reaction! The Who were a top level, monster band in the earlier days of rock and roll. I saw them do this live 50 years ago and it was fantastic.
The Who is a very interesting rabbit hole to go down. I believe that was an Alembic bass. One of the most intense rhythm sections in rock history. If you want more Live from them, Check out My Generation from the Smothers Brothers show (1967 i think), Young Man Blues from the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 or Won't Get Fooled Again from this performance (1977 Sheperton Studios, I think). You might like the studio cuts of the Real Me from Quadrophenia, there's just a ton of gold to be mined with this band.
Man, I can’t tell you how excited I am to see you get The Who on your channel! Now that you’ve heard your first, I’m betting you have at least 5 songs from their catalog that will make the 4Runner
And now you need to listen to: Behind Blue Eyes; Love, Reign o'er Me; Won't Get Fooled Again; and on and on. In fact, while I'm sure you won't want to react to an entire album, do yourself a favor and listen to Who's Next in its entirety. It's astonishing.
I saw the Clash open for the Who at the old Kingdome in Seattle '83 or 4. Sat next to about 5 20 year olds that came to see The Clash. When they were done they got up to leave & I said something like "You really need to give the Who a listen." Out came the Varsity! 65,000 in an arena Pete called "a fishtank." About 4 songs in one of girls next to us got my attention & asked me "Were they like this before?" You ain't seen shit until you see The Who.
I saw The Who for the last time in 1997 on their Quadrophenia tour. It was a 22,000 seat arena, and you could feel their energy and charisma projected from the stage. They were absolutely electric. I've seen a lot of live music, including bands from the 60s-70s era, and they were special.
Pete was dancing a bit of an 'Irish Jig' at the start. Saw them post Keith in '80 & Rodger jogged in place nearly the whole set & again in '82. That shirt of Rodgers in the vid is based upon old, old French sailors T's called low & behold French cut. Like the other viewers stated. 'Live at Leed's ' will deliver the goods.
It's been a long time since I have seen a young Pete Townsend windmill movements on his guitar. To see Keith Moon on drums who was considered one of the best of his generation. Roger Daltry doing his whipping up his microphone who as a young kid I copied, much to my Dad's chagrin. This IS CLASSIC. Thank you for reminding me of how awesome they were. Some bands like Mr. Big do Baba O'Riley as an encore. This clip cut down the intro. On the recording it's much longer. One of my favorites.
The quirky things, the geewiz mic swinging trick, the ping pong Pete action. The solid musicianship happening along with the stellar performance spectacle made them one of the best rock bands in an era when there was so much mind boggling talent that you constantly needed to bring your A+++ game. This song got me so fired up. The memories whipping through my head where they were playing loudly from the car speakers. Those were the days, my friends.
I seen the stones, u2 Floyd, roger water doing the wall, the dead , the cult , aerosmith, van halen, bon jovi and about 200 other rock bands i have even seen the who do Tommy with an all star cast including Elton. But los angeles kids are alright tour 100,000 people at rhe coliseum. It was the loudest, rowdest craziest show i have ever seen. BEDT BAND OF ALL TIME
POLO, you really should watch Won't Get Fooled Again from the same concert! Incredible song from the same album as Baba O'Riley, with a jaw-dropping finale.
The WHO is a group that now that I am in my mid 50’s am only in the past few years really appreciating their artistry; love this song, and Polo, “Eminence Front” is a straight up banger 🔥
After 9/11 there was a benefit at Madison Square Garden for the NYPD, NYFD, and first responders. The Who did 4 songs that brought roof down. I'm aware or no Moon ( drummer) and up in years for the band, but they totally were amazing.
I'm 57 years old. Not quite a boomer, that is, someone that was a teenager in this era. I'm a Gen X'er. But I had older brothers and because of them, I can listen to 1950's Rock up to Queens Of The Stone Age, as an example. With that said, I'm going to say something extremely sacrilegious: I prefer The Who to The Beatles. All day. Everyday.
@@JamesKP17847 Respectfully, as a Gen X'er, They both sounded somewhat antiquated to me, especially The Beatles. The Stones less so. But The Who always sounded more edgey to me ...more of a Rock N Roll band. I think Pete Townsend is a far more superior guitarist than Keith Richards. I truly respect the songwriting of all these bands mentioned and listen to them with great reverence. Ultimately, it's just a matter of taste and respect your point of view.👍🏼
@@wordup897 I've seen them about 6x since their 1989 reunion tour (the last time was 2006), and NONE of them were labelled "final tour". They took a lot of grief from reuniting in 1989, when they toured "Tommy" (with a full orchestra), but think about it... They were probably about mid-to-late 40s, hadn't toured together in six years, and really missed performing all these great songs! They were crazy (impulsive) to give it up, and they'd have been crazy (foolish) to continue with retirement!
Drummer.... Keith Moon.. destroyed more hotel rooms across the country than any rock star. Bassist, John Entwistle considered even now the greatest bass man of the era
If you want to see them 10 years before this, watch them perform A Quick One While He's away, live at The Rolling Stones Circus celebration, filmed fo tv. They blew the Rolling Stones off the stage. Mick Jagger was so ashamed of the Stones pathetic perforformance, he refused to show the Who's performance for years. When you see that performance, you will realize that the Who were Always this good. Someone once said, "Inviting the Who to open your show, was like presenting your taller and better looking friend to your girlfriend!"
It’s long been said that the Muppet Animal was inspired by drummer Keith Moon. Keith taped his headphones to his head with gaffer tape so they wouldn’t fall off lol.
A great band Polo. Lots of hits to uncover. Remember not to get them mixed up with, The Guess Who. They are another fine band from the 60's and 70's. I love lots of their music as well.
Oops, wrong button. . . Two songs: Won't Get Fooled Again, live, from the SAME concert. it's the best. With the best scream in R&R history. And 'Love, Reign O'er Me', studio version. Roger Daltrey isn't just a powerful singer, he's one of the best, and those two songs will show it. And make sure you notice the bass player, esp. on the first of the etwo. These guys are special.
That rhythm section of bass and drums is not only in the top 3 of all time but the most unique. It’s like they solo through the whole song. Then the guitar player hardly ever plays a solo, but he wrote all their hits. The singer may have been wearing his sister’s shirt but don’t tell him that. He was one bad ass little guy with a huge voice.
Keith started using headphones on stage in 1971 for certain numbers, which he taped to his head with gaffertape, so he could hear the backing tape for Baba O'Riley and Won't Get Fooled Again.
Greatest live band ever! Drummer Keith Moon arguably among the greatest ever. Roger Daltry's vocals among the best. The OX, bassist John Entwistle is a legendary bassist. Peter Townsend's guitar and writing prowess is also legendary. Every member of the band played "lead" on their particular instrument, which shouldn't work - but it did!
For a half hour of Who bangers live,check out their slot at the Concert for New York in 2001. It’s a good introduction to their huge catalogue and they blew the crowd away. Well worth a look.
My favorite Who song is Behind Blue Eyes. You should check out the stories of drummer Keith Moon, he was wild. And it was Keith who said that Lead Zeppelin would be a cool name for a band. So, that’s where it came from. 😀 (Minus the spelling.)
Someone you should checkout that I haven’t seen requested is the Jeff Healey Band. Jeff Healey was a guitarist/ singer that was blind. He played his guitar in his lap while he sang. You may recognize him from the movie Roadhouse. Check out As The Years Go Passing By or either his cover of All Along The Watchtower
In college I lived in a fraternity house and the guy in the room next to mine played The Who on his stereo system every day - practically all day - for like 6 months. He blew out his stereo a couple of times because he liked to play it LOUD. I kept fixing it for him (I was studying electrical engineering) and I never got tired of listening to them as they were one of my favorite bands. He must have played Eminence Front a thousand times - no exaggeration.
The guitar player gyrating and bouncing around that makes you smile is the legendary Pete Townsend. He's the leader of the band. He's one of the greatest song writer's and rock composers in rock history. He won a Oscar for the movie Tommy. He's also referred to as "The Chairman". The Chairman of Rock n Roll.
Townshend was nominated for best original score for the movie “Tommy” but he didn’t win the Oscar. He did however win a Tony Award for the Broadway play “Tommy.”
There’s more of this show on UA-cam. I especially recommend “Won’t Get Fooled Again”. If you thought the lead singer (Roger Daltry) was powerful in this track, that one will blow your mind!
This was a seminal song for me in the 70s. Pretty much defined my life back then. But I had never seen a live performance, so thank you for taking me there, Polo. These guys were insane. so good. One of the best songs and best performances ever.
There is so much in The Who repertoire. Please listen to "We Won't Get Fooled Again." It has the best scream in rock 'n roll. Also, listen to the rock opera "Tommy." It was ahead of its time.
This particular song was used as the theme tune to a TV series called CSi: New York. They also used ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’, ‘Who are You’ and ‘I Can See for Miles’ as the themes for the other CSi series. The drummer is the brilliant Keith Moon. Most Who fans know him as ‘Moon the Loon’ as he was a real screwball character.
This is definitely worth also listening to as the original studio version with a violin solo by guest Dave Arbus instead of the live harmonica solo by Roger Daltry. You may recognize the song from it being the theme to CSI:NYC. Every CSI theme is a song from the Who. Keith Moon, the drummer, was a wild man as both a drummer and as a person. He had a Harpo Marx type goofiness to him at times.
The Who had amazing energy. 3 guys going all out. Then there was the very much calmer John (Thunder Fingers) Entwistle cranking out those amazing sounds on one of his many custom made long necked bass guitars. These guys are a great rabbit hole to dive into.
One of my favorites by far. Love the live version just as much as the studio version. The energy, the talent, the feeling, the passion this band had in their peak was insane!!
Greatest live rock act... ever. Best rock drummer. Best rock bassist. One of the best rock vocalists. And Pete, although not considered the greatest guitarist, is certainly one of the most entertaining.
Iconic song. Love this song so much. Live--breathtaking. They did it after 9/11 for a concert for 1st responders---the response was beyond amazing. Worth watching.
I played this in my room back in the mid 70’s and my father, a music lover himself, said, “Play that intro again.” He heard that the last verse of the keyboard intro was playing the Hallelujah chorus by Fredrick Handel. He had a sharp mind. I love and miss you, Pop!
Polo, you owe it to yourself to listen to the studio version. Pete Townsend was playing around with looping electronic riffs and got the idea for this song. The lectronic opening of this song is epic. ;)
When I was 15 my brother took me to my very first concert. We saw The Who...it was one of the best shows I have ever been to. ..I will never forget it!
Maybe the greatest rock band live or recorded in the history of rock music. From the genius of Pete Townshend to the epic vocals of Roger Daltrey and Pate accompanying him, with John Entwistle’s legendary stoic bass playing and Keith Moon’s maniacal and unforgettable drumming no band can ever live up to this!
Amazing camera work for 1978, I saw the Who live in Oakland in the 80's, and they are just such a great live band! The drummer (RIP), Keith Moon, was the driving beat of the band, but Pete Townsend, made the show, every show.
"monumental"...well said. Ive seen them live a number of times. My boyfriend was in the hospital with the drummer in Berverly Hills in the 80's. I love the Who.
This highlights one of the problems with early live recordings - poor sound quality. It's great to see that they can actually perform their music, but that's the norm during this time. You owe it to yourself to relisten to this as a studio cut.
It's interesting that you mention feeling proud and heroic listening to The Who. Since I was a kid, they've been my "power" band that I go to when I need that kick-in-the-ass energy to get me out of a slump. I'm forever indebted to the really cool babysitter I had in 1969/70 who introduced me to FM radio and album rock at a *very* young and impressionable age.
Phenomenal live band. I always love watching the bass player (John Entwistle). He is just chillin' but his work is brilliant, complex and key to the Who and their sound. He said he had to be the rhythm for the band because Moonie played the drums like a solo instrument!! He was so solid and dead on all the time. Glad you like it.
Couldn't agree more Robert. I've had the luck to see them live 5 times and they're still, in my opinion, THE best live rock band of all time. (I've also seen a number of my other favourites; Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes etc., but no band created the same "insane energy" along with musical excellence. Pink Floyd were probably the closest.)
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Do you need to check out the video from the smothers? Brothers variety show the who we're on that. You might want to look it up. I could try to look it up for you. You'd be surprised what they do.
That dance he's doing? My guess would be the Benzedrine Boogie.
@Reno_Slim IT looks like the benzodiazapam shuffle , I'm fkn awesome At it ,
so this song or bits of it were used i think in one of the CSI shows or a similar crime drama
so likely thats where you heard bits of it before..
I'm sure Pete will like the fact you called him n.g.r. really
If you ever watched any of the CSI shows, whether the one in Las Vegas, New York or Miami, they each open with a song by The Who.
I am so happy I was a teenager in the 70's. So much great music.
Yes!...
Ain't that the truth! One great band after another.
No doubt about it.
It was fantastic.
The best time for rock and roll!!
John Entwhistle is so underrated. Yes, Pete and Roger are trying to outdo each other, but John on the bass is just killing it.
Townshend and Moon get the credit they deserve, but Entwhistle is hardly ever mentioned and Daltry was one of the greatest rock frontmen ever IMO.
He doesn't get much "air time' in the videos...but he's generally on everyones list as either the number 1, 2 or 3 greatest bass players of all time.
@@dansmedstadmediaand to top it off, The Ox was the lead guitarist of the band even though he was the bass player
The Ox is in no way under rated by any bass players.
Underrated by who? The guy has been in the top 5 of every rock bassist list ever published in the last fifty years.
The Who is arguably the grestest live rock band of all time.
Best & the loudest...
I wouldn't argue with that....
Daltry was one of the hottest, most impressive, most talented rock gods that has ever lived.
Damn straight!
Another of my favorite groups. The drummer, Kieth Moon, was a legendary wild man. Joe Walsh said of him, “One of the most terrifying things that ever happened to me was that Keith Moon decided he liked me.”
😂❤
Keith Moon was the inspiration for the Muppets' drummer, Animal.
Can you imagine going for a drink with Keith and his buddy Oliver Reid???? Legends
😂 @@randallpetersen9164
😅😂🎉
The drummer is also on the list as being one of the best ever! Keith Moon
Moon the loon!
Neil Peart ( The Professor) thought so too when he was asked.
The Who. One of the best bands ever. So glad I grew up in the 70s. ❤
With ya🥁🥁🥁
" I don't need to fight to prove I'm right. I don't need to be forgiven " All is said...
The best line in music. Maybe the best line possible.
If you’ve seen any of the CSI tv shows you’ve heard The Who’s music. It was used for the opening and closing credits sequences. This song was one of them.
This one was on The NY shows
The "Scream" heard around the world!😊
Also great to hear them in Top Gun Maverick. When we saw it in the cinema and the training scene came up, and Don't Get Fooled Again kicked in, my wife looked at me, knowing I would have a big grin and clenched fist 🤜
Rodger Daltry also starred in an episode of one of the csi's.
The 2006 episode was called "Living Legend" and he played mob boss Mickey Dunn. He did a great job. @@markscott4420
The live version is way more fun, but the studio version has a lot better audio quality.
Agreed. Only chiming in cause it seems like everyone else is in unison saying the live version is better…..I like the studio version better (for this particular tune)
@@davidaldridge5716me too
I dislike live performances. The audio quality, the timing, and each individual band member making up their own version all contribute to a poor experience, imho.
@@susancurry5224 It depends on the band. In general, I agree with you, but I saw the Bangles live and it was the best live performance I ever saw. They were incredibly tight, did a lot of improvising, and actually sounded better than their albums. Other great live performances I saw were The Carpenters, Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, Prince, The Dixie Chicks, and Sonny and Cher.
@@srellison561 okay, I can get behind that. Living in a very rural area limits my ability to attend live performances and I have to depend on UA-cam uploads for the experience. So I’m not well versed.
The rock bands in the 60’s and 70’s was epic‼️
Honestly, Polo all 4 could sing.
The bassist sang on several tracks, including "Boris The Spider" and all 4 sang on "Who Are You"
Don’t forget “My Wife”!
well, keith, well he could sing about as well as I can. 😂 but his drumming is incomparable!
@@wdrauchI haven't forgotten her, man she was damn good. LOL
@@bdr32965🤣
Unfortunately, "Boris The Spider" sux. "My Wife" is way better.
Great reaction! The Who were a top level, monster band in the earlier days of rock and roll. I saw them do this live 50 years ago and it was fantastic.
I am 61, the youngest year of the baby boomers.... in the 70's, we were all wasted....& we had the best music...ever. ❤
The Who is a very interesting rabbit hole to go down. I believe that was an Alembic bass. One of the most intense rhythm sections in rock history. If you want more Live from them, Check out My Generation from the Smothers Brothers show (1967 i think), Young Man Blues from the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 or Won't Get Fooled Again from this performance (1977 Sheperton Studios, I think). You might like the studio cuts of the Real Me from Quadrophenia, there's just a ton of gold to be mined with this band.
Well I'm a Boomer...and we had the best music ever! They are legends!
"We're all wasted....."
Man, I can’t tell you how excited I am to see you get The Who on your channel! Now that you’ve heard your first, I’m betting you have at least 5 songs from their catalog that will make the 4Runner
What a bass tone. John's bass is like electric power lines zapping you. I miss John and Keith. RIP
My Mum met Moon the Loon during the filming of Quadrophenia in Brighton. She adored him
I'll bet somewhere deep inside, the hotels and their bathrooms miss them too!😂
And now you need to listen to: Behind Blue Eyes; Love, Reign o'er Me; Won't Get Fooled Again; and on and on. In fact, while I'm sure you won't want to react to an entire album, do yourself a favor and listen to Who's Next in its entirety. It's astonishing.
Ah, the Who. Between them and The Clash, they were what I grew up with; what still means reality to me.
Same.
Although I add the Misfits, Ramones, Howard Jones, and Information Society to that.
It's that dark cynical humor that follows me to this day.
I saw the Clash open for the Who at the old Kingdome in Seattle '83 or 4. Sat next to about 5 20 year olds that came to see The Clash. When they were done they got up to leave & I said something like "You really need to give the Who a listen." Out came the Varsity! 65,000 in an arena Pete called "a fishtank." About 4 songs in one of girls next to us got my attention & asked me "Were they like this before?" You ain't seen shit until you see The Who.
Those magical nights back in October of 1982 when I got to see The Clash open up the show for The Who at Shea Stadium in NYC!
I saw The Clash open for The Who in LA. It was a night that leaves you speechless.
POLO, you nailed it....The WHO was the greatest Rock & Roll group ever....there are more songs, & once you hear them all, you will know this...
THAT IS SOUL FEEDING !!!! OMG the world needs MUSIC !!!
PEACE OUT xxxx
Polo is gonna LOVE Keith Moon!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
An OG legend.
I saw The Who for the last time in 1997 on their Quadrophenia tour. It was a 22,000 seat arena, and you could feel their energy and charisma projected from the stage. They were absolutely electric. I've seen a lot of live music, including bands from the 60s-70s era, and they were special.
ENERGY OFF THE CHARTS, POLO!!! LOVE The WHO!! Thanks for reacting to this one!! HUGS!
Pete was dancing a bit of an 'Irish Jig' at the start. Saw them post Keith in '80 & Rodger jogged in place nearly the whole set & again in '82. That shirt of Rodgers in the vid is based upon old, old French sailors T's called low & behold French cut. Like the other viewers stated. 'Live at Leed's ' will deliver the goods.
Most people have heard the who and didn't know it, Who are you❤❤❤great band
heard it 1000 times and I still get goosebumps....check out the studio version as well.
It's been a long time since I have seen a young Pete Townsend windmill movements on his guitar. To see Keith Moon on drums who was considered one of the best of his generation. Roger Daltry doing his whipping up his microphone who as a young kid I copied, much to my Dad's chagrin. This IS CLASSIC. Thank you for reminding me of how awesome they were. Some bands like Mr. Big do Baba O'Riley as an encore. This clip cut down the intro. On the recording it's much longer. One of my favorites.
The quirky things, the geewiz mic swinging trick, the ping pong Pete action. The solid musicianship happening along with the stellar performance spectacle made them one of the best rock bands in an era when there was so much mind boggling talent that you constantly needed to bring your A+++ game. This song got me so fired up. The memories whipping through my head where they were playing loudly from the car speakers. Those were the days, my friends.
I seen the stones, u2 Floyd, roger water doing the wall, the dead , the cult , aerosmith, van halen, bon jovi and about 200 other rock bands i have even seen the who do Tommy with an all star cast including Elton. But los angeles kids are alright tour 100,000 people at rhe coliseum. It was the loudest, rowdest craziest show i have ever seen. BEDT BAND OF ALL TIME
POLO, you really should watch Won't Get Fooled Again from the same concert! Incredible song from the same album as Baba O'Riley, with a jaw-dropping finale.
The WHO's "Love Reign O'er Me" is one of Rock's greatest vocals and a must reaction!
The WHO is a group that now that I am in my mid 50’s am only in the past few years really appreciating their artistry; love this song, and Polo, “Eminence Front” is a straight up banger 🔥
After 9/11 there was a benefit at Madison Square Garden for the NYPD, NYFD, and first responders. The Who did 4 songs that brought roof down. I'm aware or no Moon ( drummer) and up in years for the band, but they totally were amazing.
I'm 57 years old. Not quite a boomer, that is, someone that was a teenager in this era. I'm a Gen X'er. But I had older brothers and because of them, I can listen to 1950's Rock up to Queens Of The Stone Age, as an example. With that said, I'm going to say something extremely sacrilegious: I prefer The Who to The Beatles. All day. Everyday.
Same age, same “sacrilegious” thought 😂
I'm a little older and I agree 100%.
The Who aged well compare to the Beatles IMO
56 and completely agree
@@JamesKP17847 Respectfully, as a Gen X'er, They both sounded somewhat antiquated to me, especially The Beatles. The Stones less so. But The Who always sounded more edgey to me ...more of a Rock N Roll band. I think Pete Townsend is a far more superior guitarist than Keith Richards. I truly respect the songwriting of all these bands mentioned and listen to them with great reverence. Ultimately, it's just a matter of taste and respect your point of view.👍🏼
I got to see them once in the 2000s and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Ringo Star's son Zack was the drummer and he nailed it.
Epic band...seen them many times...most recently this past summer and they still sound amazing
Theyve done about 5 "final tours" since 1988.
@@wordup897 I've seen them about 6x since their 1989 reunion tour (the last time was 2006), and NONE of them were labelled "final tour". They took a lot of grief from reuniting in 1989, when they toured "Tommy" (with a full orchestra), but think about it... They were probably about mid-to-late 40s, hadn't toured together in six years, and really missed performing all these great songs! They were crazy (impulsive) to give it up, and they'd have been crazy (foolish) to continue with retirement!
Drummer....
Keith Moon.. destroyed more hotel rooms across the country than any rock star.
Bassist, John Entwistle considered even now the greatest bass man of the era
If you want to see them 10 years before this, watch them perform A Quick One While He's away, live at The Rolling Stones Circus celebration, filmed fo tv.
They blew the Rolling Stones off the stage. Mick Jagger was so ashamed of the Stones pathetic perforformance, he refused to show the Who's performance for years. When you see that performance, you will realize that the Who were Always this good.
Someone once said, "Inviting the Who to open your show, was like presenting your taller and better looking friend to your girlfriend!"
Love that performance!! I'd just like to say to The Who for blowing The Stones out of the water on their own show - you are forgiven 😂
It’s long been said that the Muppet Animal was inspired by drummer Keith Moon. Keith taped his headphones to his head with gaffer tape so they wouldn’t fall off lol.
He was a madman. That studio show where he blew up his kit was hilarious.
This!
@@wordup897 I saw that!! It was great 😂
A great band Polo. Lots of hits to uncover. Remember not to get them mixed up with, The Guess Who. They are another fine band from the 60's and 70's. I love lots of their music as well.
Oops, wrong button. . . Two songs: Won't Get Fooled Again, live, from the SAME concert. it's the best. With the best scream in R&R history. And 'Love, Reign O'er Me', studio version. Roger Daltrey isn't just a powerful singer, he's one of the best, and those two songs will show it. And make sure you notice the bass player, esp. on the first of the etwo. These guys are special.
That rhythm section of bass and drums is not only in the top 3 of all time but the most unique. It’s like they solo through the whole song. Then the guitar player hardly ever plays a solo, but he wrote all their hits. The singer may have been wearing his sister’s shirt but don’t tell him that. He was one bad ass little guy with a huge voice.
A true classic musical composition.
Keith started using headphones on stage in 1971 for certain numbers, which he taped to his head with gaffertape, so he could hear the backing tape for Baba O'Riley and Won't Get Fooled Again.
This song did more than just rock. It introduced a new instrument to the world.
The synthesizer.
Greatest live band ever!
Drummer Keith Moon arguably among the greatest ever.
Roger Daltry's vocals among the best.
The OX, bassist John Entwistle is a legendary bassist.
Peter Townsend's guitar and writing prowess is also legendary.
Every member of the band played "lead" on their particular instrument, which shouldn't work - but it did!
CMON MR PETE TOWNSEND!!! What an absolute FRIGGIN LEGEND xx
For a half hour of Who bangers live,check out their slot at the Concert for New York in 2001.
It’s a good introduction to their huge catalogue and they blew the crowd away.
Well worth a look.
I ENJOY YOUR COMMENTS....I GREW UP WITH THE WHO...I WAS LUCKY....... A WHO FAN SINCE 1970
Me too. 😊
I was blessed to see them in early to mid 1980s. Goosebumps and awe. They had to have been completely exhausted. ❤
My favorite Who song is Behind Blue Eyes. You should check out the stories of drummer Keith Moon, he was wild. And it was Keith who said that Lead Zeppelin would be a cool name for a band. So, that’s where it came from. 😀 (Minus the spelling.)
Someone you should checkout that I haven’t seen requested is the Jeff Healey Band. Jeff Healey was a guitarist/ singer that was blind. He played his guitar in his lap while he sang. You may recognize him from the movie Roadhouse. Check out As The Years Go Passing By or either his cover of All Along The Watchtower
This is the who!! Energy! You have no idea how these guys would play for three hours like this!! So great!!
Rock legends... these four guys.
In college I lived in a fraternity house and the guy in the room next to mine played The Who on his stereo system every day - practically all day - for like 6 months. He blew out his stereo a couple of times because he liked to play it LOUD. I kept fixing it for him (I was studying electrical engineering) and I never got tired of listening to them as they were one of my favorite bands. He must have played Eminence Front a thousand times - no exaggeration.
The Who was my second concert. They were electrifying. Keith Moon is one of my favorite drummers
The guitar player gyrating and bouncing around that makes you smile is the legendary Pete Townsend. He's the leader of the band. He's one of the greatest song writer's and rock composers in rock history. He won a Oscar for the movie Tommy. He's also referred to as "The Chairman". The Chairman of Rock n Roll.
Townshend was nominated for best original score for the movie “Tommy” but he didn’t win the Oscar. He did however win a Tony Award for the Broadway play “Tommy.”
The drummer was definitely "in his own." Great way to describe Mr. Moon.
There’s more of this show on UA-cam. I especially recommend “Won’t Get Fooled Again”. If you thought the lead singer (Roger Daltry) was powerful in this track, that one will blow your mind!
This was a seminal song for me in the 70s. Pretty much defined my life back then. But I had never seen a live performance, so thank you for taking me there, Polo. These guys were insane. so good. One of the best songs and best performances ever.
Keith playing air drums on the opening...what a hoot.
There is so much in The Who repertoire. Please listen to "We Won't Get Fooled Again." It has the best scream in rock 'n roll. Also, listen to the rock opera "Tommy." It was ahead of its time.
The WHO live is always phenomenal, just pure energy, great musicianship!
Check out the live song "don't get fooled again" this same concert. Then you can say wow that's a real rock band
Greatest Rock Band Ever
This particular song was used as the theme tune to a TV series called CSi: New York. They also used ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’, ‘Who are You’ and ‘I Can See for Miles’ as the themes for the other CSi series.
The drummer is the brilliant Keith Moon. Most Who fans know him as ‘Moon the Loon’ as he was a real screwball character.
This is definitely worth also listening to as the original studio version with a violin solo by guest Dave Arbus instead of the live harmonica solo by Roger Daltry.
You may recognize the song from it being the theme to CSI:NYC. Every CSI theme is a song from the Who.
Keith Moon, the drummer, was a wild man as both a drummer and as a person. He had a Harpo Marx type goofiness to him at times.
The Who had amazing energy. 3 guys going all out. Then there was the very much calmer John (Thunder Fingers) Entwistle cranking out those amazing sounds on one of his many custom made long necked bass guitars. These guys are a great rabbit hole to dive into.
I always love to see John standing apart, as if trying to protect his precious guitar from the madness unfolding. 😄
Thunderfingers, or just The Ox, if you're into the whole brevity thing.
@@julilla1 no doubt he was!!!😂😂😂
If you've heard it before it's probably from CSI. ALL fhe themes from the CSI series are Who songs!
I HIGHLY recommend doing The Real Me from the Quadrophenia album. They all go hard in that one.
One of my favorites by far. Love the live version just as much as the studio version. The energy, the talent, the feeling, the passion this band had in their peak was insane!!
Greatest live rock act... ever. Best rock drummer. Best rock bassist. One of the best rock vocalists. And Pete, although not considered the greatest guitarist, is certainly one of the most entertaining.
Pretty sure Pete is absolutely hammered
Iconic song. Love this song so much. Live--breathtaking. They did it after 9/11 for a concert for 1st responders---the response was beyond amazing. Worth watching.
If you were a CSI fan, then you've heard this (and probably a few of their other ones) ❤ That show used their tunes for their show intros.
I played this in my room back in the mid 70’s and my father, a music lover himself, said, “Play that intro again.” He heard that the last verse of the keyboard intro was playing the Hallelujah chorus by Fredrick Handel. He had a sharp mind. I love and miss you, Pop!
Polo, you owe it to yourself to listen to the studio version. Pete Townsend was playing around with looping electronic riffs and got the idea for this song. The lectronic opening of this song is epic. ;)
SawThe Who do this in Munich back in 75/76. The very best concert I have ever been to. They rocked the crowd for the whole show.
The old question has always been The Beatles or The Rolling Stones. I always say The Who.
When I was 15 my brother took me to my very first concert. We saw The Who...it was one of the best shows I have ever been to. ..I will never forget it!
This song gives great vibes and joy ❤
The Who are so many flavors on the spectrum. 🤩
Maybe the greatest rock band live or recorded in the history of rock music. From the genius of Pete Townshend to the epic vocals of Roger Daltrey and Pate accompanying him, with John Entwistle’s legendary stoic bass playing and Keith Moon’s maniacal and unforgettable drumming no band can ever live up to this!
Probably my favorite band. Can’t sit still listening to the Who !
Amazing camera work for 1978, I saw the Who live in Oakland in the 80's, and they are just such a great live band! The drummer (RIP), Keith Moon, was the driving beat of the band, but Pete Townsend, made the show, every show.
Keith Moon is my all time favorite drummer to watch, he was fully enjoying himself :)
Imagine Us ! Our Generation was Greatest ! AND We feel so Proud for Rock Music
August 2, 1968, I was 16, first-ever concert: The Who opened for The Doors. There was a riot (at the Singer Bowl, on Long Island). Need I say more?
"monumental"...well said. Ive seen them live a number of times. My boyfriend was in the hospital with the drummer in Berverly Hills in the 80's. I love the Who.
Great review. Here is another Who song you should give a listen: behind blue eyes
I grew up on this. That was my era of music and I saw The Who live in SF. It was the best era of popular music and it will reign supreme forever.
This highlights one of the problems with early live recordings - poor sound quality. It's great to see that they can actually perform their music, but that's the norm during this time. You owe it to yourself to relisten to this as a studio cut.
Poor sound Quality? That video and sound is pretty amazing for 1978.
@@yenlard6683I wouldn’t call it early 😂
It's interesting that you mention feeling proud and heroic listening to The Who. Since I was a kid, they've been my "power" band that I go to when I need that kick-in-the-ass energy to get me out of a slump. I'm forever indebted to the really cool babysitter I had in 1969/70 who introduced me to FM radio and album rock at a *very* young and impressionable age.
My era, seeing them life was a mind shattering experience. They gave it their all and rocked.
Phenomenal live band. I always love watching the bass player (John Entwistle). He is just chillin' but his work is brilliant, complex and key to the Who and their sound. He said he had to be the rhythm for the band because Moonie played the drums like a solo instrument!! He was so solid and dead on all the time. Glad you like it.
Baba o Reilly.
That explains this song.
Irish and indian.
The finish tells you the combo
Rocked up.
Superb.
Every "who" song should be listened to live!❤❤❤❤
One of the few I enjoy live much more than studio
No truer words were ever spoken. IMO, the best live band of all time.
Couldn't agree more Robert. I've had the luck to see them live 5 times and they're still, in my opinion, THE best live rock band of all time. (I've also seen a number of my other favourites; Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes etc., but no band created the same "insane energy" along with musical excellence. Pink Floyd were probably the closest.)