As an avid prog-rocker, it is not "The Wall" or "The Lamb" or "Tales from Topographic Oceans" that can hold my interest from start to finish through a double-length concept album. That would be Quadrophenia. As the song is ending Stacey wonders where the song is leading to. In my opinion it leads to the best rock album from start to finish ever recorded.
People often miss how willing all of the band members were to "drop out" to make way for the music . Just because you had four people didn't mean they all had to be blasting at any given moment . It is usually when one part or another laying back that people hear the others on a Who song
The story, as I've heard it anyway, is that John Entwistle went into the studio, threw on his headphones and layed down this part to kind of warm up. When it was done, he said "Okay, I'm ready to put down a real one." Everyone is the booth was sitting with their jaws on the floor and said "Are you kidding me? THAT'S the one we're using!" And the guitar is in there. Pete was playing strictly big chord rhythm, punching up the overall groove of the song.
Entwistle was and will always be in a league of his own playing bass….absolute master, playing lead guitar on the bass and a brilliant horn player too! I still can’t believe he’s gone 😢
I play bass in a cover band, and this is one of the hardest tunes to play. Entwistle was going nuts on this one as a joke, and the band loved it so much they kept it. Glad you noticed it, you’re more knowledgeable about music than you let on.
Excellent comments on the bass and horns, they made Quadrophenia so special. Growing up in a seaside mill town, I wore out the vinyl on this album, resonated with me most of all The Who's work. 'Here by the sea and sand, nothing ever goes as planned' .... keep listening Stacey, more great Who ahead. This is truly a full-album opera every bit as much as Tommy and needs the start-to-finish listen for full appreciation.
Quadrophenia is a BRILLIANT album. I honestly still listen to the whole 4 sides about every 2 months. The horns were played by John Entwistle btw. Sadly nobody could really fill the shoes of either Keith Moon or John Entwistle after their passing, although Zak Starkey (Ringo Starr's son) and Pino Palladino - drums and bass respectively - made a pretty good fist of it. I can recommend 5:15 and Bell Boy, which had Keith "singing" a few lines. Not all of Quadrophenia features Roger on Lead Vocals, on a couple of songs he shares with Pete and on one song it's just Pete. It is a brilliant, brilliant album.
"The Real Me" bleeds right into "Quadrophenia" which is one of the best instrumentals that the rock genre has ever given us. Even if it would take up two spots, Quadrophenia would be the only double album I'd put on my desert island list.
I really like all the love you're showing the rhythm section. John and Keith just play off each other so well l, and then become heavily reinforcing when it's time to. ❤
What a start to the album with our hero going to the doctor, his mother and preacher looking for answers, while his girl totally ignores him! Pete wrote the song and his definitely playing some fantastic rhythm guitar, but John and keith absolutely shine in this song. John also plays the horns Fantastic reaction, thanks for doing it staceyrpg!
Stacy, as a person who grew up with the Who on the radio, in the 60's + 70's; it's wonderful to see you relate to the vibe + energy that epitomized that era. Quadrophenia was written where the songs segway into each other. (Rock opera) Album notes state that most instruments were played by Pete; other than the drums, (Keith) bass, french horn, (John). I cried at work, in 1978, when I heard that Kieth had died.
Some quick and dirty context ... - Quadrophenia came about when Pete Townshend was trying to do the follow-up to Who's Next, which itself was based on a failed concept Lifehouse. A catalyst was perhaps doing some kind of tribute or lookback to their early days when they were "mods" and such. - Pete had this story in mind about a teenager growing up in London in the mid-1960s who ends up involved in the "mod scene" ... and even going down to Brighton one bank holiday weekend and getting caught up in the mod v rockers brawl there. In addition to being a rebellious teenager of that time, he was also suffering from "quadrophenia" or a four-way personality split. * This personality split is also a nod to the band members themselves and there are four songs reflecting this. "Love Reign O'er Me" is supposed to be Pete's. * This is the one time that Pete wrote all of the music himself, but kept it sparse enough for all the members to fill in accordingly. * Whereas Keith was greatly restrained when doing Who's Next, he was "allowed" to "let loose" on Quadrophenia. - Quadrophenia is arguably the creative zenith for The Who and especially in that lineup - A film was made based on the story of the album in 1979. Unlike Tommy, this was shown as a straight-forward dramatic film. This definitely warrants a full album listen. But that said, you can check out on their own 5 : 15, Helpless Dancer (which is Roger's theme), Bell Boy (which is Keith's theme) and Doctor Jimmy (which has in it John's Theme called "Is It Me")
Hi Stacey... This song is from the album Quadrophenia, which is about a young man who has four personalities... a song worthy of The Who. Thank you for bringing this song up and for your excellent reaction. I'm glad you're taking the right view... thank you also for watching this video with us... I love it! Have a fun weekend. Fraternal greetings to you from Viña del Mar, Chile, beautiful young lady.
John Alec Entwistle's breathtakingly supreme achievement as the bass player of the Who. Words fail me even 50+ years after I heard it as a very young bass player. And Keith Moon was a singularity of a drummer. Nothing like him before or since. A set of one.
-It's so hard to pick a favorite Who song, but if I was forced to this would be it. -Quadrophenia is a rock opera, so the transitions between songs are pretty seamless. -As for the bass part, Entwhistle improvised the entire thing on his first take to warm up. The rest of the band loved it so much, they just kept it as is! -Keith is amazing on the drums as usual, as you said chaotic but somehow holding it all together along with Pete's rhythm guitar work. Roger's vocals are amazing and the horns are the icing on top!
John is a major force in the who sound! He does all the brass instruments and, of course, bass. If you really wanna see john show off watch 5:15 live, which includes a bass solo. That song is also from Quadrophenia. All that said, this whole album is one of rocks crown jewels... perhaps the best showing from a rhythm section, ever.
Well, Pete Townshend was always the main songwriter of The Who, and this one is a bit personal, obviously. It is known that Pete Townshend and Keith Moon both were bipolar type 1 (manic depressive), and this song reflects the struggles of being like this and to feel misunderstood and letting the mask of being 'normal' go. The real me being the mad man. Therefore the doctor, who can not help him and the mother who tells him it runs in the family (bipolarity is genetically inheritable). Pete Townshend wrote about his bipolarity more openly later on and got treatment with lithium.
If you watch the movie it contextualizes the songs better. Sting has a cameo in the movie as well . John wasn't a bass player , he was a "Bass guitarist"...his words .
From The Who Quadrophenia 1973. English youths in the 1960’s. Mods vs Rockers. Fights at the beach. Using blues (pills). This entire album is a story. They even made a Quadrophenia movie in ‘79 with STING being the mod leader. Read about the story, then listen to the entire album.
This is the true genius of Pete’s guitaring. No more or less than needed, brilliantly supports the bass sound accenting and filling without overpowering.
I've seen the Who 3 times, first was the very next show after Cincinnati. Another was in the late 90's where they played "Quadrophenia" front to back with the movie playing. And again like 10 years ago because, well.... It's the Who.
I think I've seen my favorite band play this song live 3 times. The first time was in 1973, when I saw them play it for their only second time live. That was the only time I saw Keith and John play it together. I did get to see John play it again in 1989, but with Zak Starkey instead of my idol Keith. The last time was with Pino Palladino on bass and again with Ringo's son Zak on drums. The 1973 concert remains my favorite concert of all time, but I've seen them 14 times total and they've always been magnificent.
I love how much you love The Who :) From your first time reacting to them, and how much you appreciate each of them for their master talents. John is acknowledged as one of the best of all time, but still I feel he gets overlooked (or maybe just taken for granted)
Bright Angel Stacey, the thing that makes The Who so unique is that Roger, John, Keith, and Pete all thought they were the Lead. Each one was always trying to outdo the other (laugh). Thank you for all your hard work, dedication, and heartfelt commentary.
The Flying Fingers of John Entwistle... The Manic Drums of Keith Moon... The Slashing Guitar of Pete Townshend... The Primal Vocals of Roger Daltrey... This track is brilliance bordering on perfection, if such a thing exists. Can you tell I've been a Who fan for decades?
Keith Moon on the drums and John Entwhistle on bass were the best hell they are all the best ...My favorite LIVE recording - The Who - Live at Leeds I did get to see them all together in Bloomington Indiana... AMAZING ... now John and Keith have passed
Zak Starkey who is Ringo Starr’s son and played frequently on tour with the Who played drums on the Live Quadrophenia tour in the 90’s. The fun fact is that Keith Moon was his godfather and gave him his first drum kit so there was a very strong connection
Another great reaction Stacey! Thank you for digging into Quadrophenia, the whole album is beautiful and best listened from start to finish. On UA-cam is a video on the making of Quadrophenia, which is really good. Pete was under a lot of pressure and took the burden all on his shoulders for this one and it's his best work in my opinion. But like you identified, the best parts are Keith and John's work. Pete does play rhythm guitar throughout the song if you listen for it, classic Townshend jingle jangle. But the stars are Keith and John, who basically play lead throughout this song and many others on the album. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
As a teenager in the 60’s I loved The Who. First record was Can’t Explain bought at Lewin Records on Hollywood Blvd. I saw them live in the 60’s and several times after and the last time was in 2015 at Desert Trip.
I saw the Who two nights in a row when I was stationed in Philly in the Navy. I couldn't hear for a week and it was great. John Entwhistle was unbelievable on the bass.
As a former teenage hoop fanatic, I absolutely love this song the basin drums absolutely slay. Daughtry’s voice is amazing. One of the best rock songs it’s underrated I believe Pearl Jam does this live sounds pretty damn good loving your reactions.
I'm indifferent to The Who, yet I always found it humourous how on stage Pete, Roger, and Keith moved like dancing fools, while John held himself like the lone adult in the room while he shredded his "Fenderbirds", Alembics, and Warwicks
The one and only time I've seen The Who was during this Quadrophenia tour. The opening band was the original Lynyrd Skynyrd. The 70's can never be replicated.
This is the best example of Keith Moon’s talent, give him a beat and let go. I love the last song, “Love Reign O’er Me” for Roger’s delivery. Some love” Tommy” for the hits but “Quadrophenia” should be called the original punk.
The Who ALWAYS ROCKS!! But I don't have to tell you that. You always seem to enjoy their songs. Of course, I love your reactions to all the great classic rock that's out there. BUT I want to throw in a vote (again) for a band that I think you'd enjoy. The Bangles. An all girl group from the 80s who had so many great hits. Since you frequently comment on how much you enjoy harmonies and drums, I'd recommend that you start with "Hazy Shade of Winter" but you MUST react to the "official music video" or at least the studio version. Only because the harmonies are amazing! I think it will also surprise you with the direction it takes. It's definitely my favorite Bangles songs. There are a lot of others that I love but "Hazy" is hands down, my favorite.
YES STACEY FOLLOW IT UP WITH THE INSTRUMENTAL QUADROPHENIA UNFORGETABLE EXPLOSIVE AS ALWAYS NO ONE THEM !!!!! AND PETE IS ON THAT CHOPPING HIS GUITAR TOO PIECES WHAT AMAZING BAND AND THE FIRST BAND I SAW LIVE AT THE ODEON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND OCTOBER 1971 AFTER RELEASE OF THEIR OTHER BRILLIANT ALBUM WHO'S NEXT FABULOUS STACE !!! 🍾💯🎸💋🍾
Also to see his 🔥 bass solo where he has a camera on his bass… search in the year in 2000 The Teenage Cancer Trust Concert live it’s held every year in March @ The Royal Albert Hall in London The song … 5:15🔥🔥🔥❤️✌🏼 from California
The WHO made a movie of the same title, Quadrophenia. I believe it’s semi-autobiographical for Pete Townshend in his youth in England at the time. There are a few Classic Rock and Roll movies you need to watch : HEAVY METAL - This is not about the heavy Metal music genre. It’s a wild, animated, adult, fantasy, movie with a cool Rock and Roll soundtrack. It’s a Classic with big bands on it. You just have to see it, too much to describe. It’s fun. I am shocked how many Tubers who listen to Classic Rock haven’t ever heard of this crazy ass, cool movie. It’s based on the magazine it came from, HEAVY METAL. All the stories in the film come from the magazine. (very adult content from mainly European artists) a lot of big bands/artists wrote new songs just for the film. I highly recommend this one. The WALL by PINK FLOYD - Yes, back in the day some bands made their own movies that weren’t concert films and got released at the theaters just like regular movies. All of this list falls into that category. This is the concept album put to film. A must see. Also semi-autobiographical for Roger Waters, the main force of PINK FLOYD. Then there’s LED ZEPPELIN with The Song Remains the Same movie that’s the same title as the album. It’s basically them being indulgent with the album as the soundtrack. There are more, but these are the best with some seriously big bands. All of these are certified Rock Classics. Please make the effort to watch them. I think you will be pleasantly surprised, they get kinda wild. I suggest a getting a buzz first and treating it like going to the movies, no distractions and no interruptions. Enjoy. 🙂
Who is great and Entwistle one of the best bassists ever and this song a favorite. If you like the bass, you should to react to Primus where Les Claypool plays like a lead guitar. So innovative!
Very nice First Time Reactions on many of my favorite songs(especially on the Pink Floyd's ones). Long story short, I like you so, here is some music inspiration for a future days: The Traveling Wilburys - Tweeter And The Monkey Man David Gilmour - Murder Gerry Rafferty - Right Down The Line Echo & The Bunnymen - The Killing Moon The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Yeah Yeah (NOX ORAE 2016) Yes - It Can Happen Yes - Hold On Arcade Fire - Suburban War Crowded House - Weather With You Johnny Winter - Rain The Marshall Tucker Band - Can't You See Rory Gallagher - Overnight Bag Bonamassa borrows Rory Gallagher's Stratocaster to play Sloe Gin at the Royal Albert Hall Joe Bonamassa - Mountain Time (Live From The Royal Albert Hall) Sixto Diaz Rodriguez - Cause Snowy White - Riding the Blues antenne 1 Unplugged: The Hooters - All You Zombies The Jeff Healey Band - While My Guitar Gently Weeps The Stranglers - Always the Sun (Long Hot Sunny Side Up Mix) (12" Version) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Something Good Coming (2018 Remaster) Roger McGuin - King of the Hill (Early Take, 1987) Billy Joel - A Matter of Trust
For sure this was the peak of The Who in 73 and a double album with it...They made good ones after this but think they got a bit mellow yellow in the latter 70s and 80s in the studio ..
Pete Townsend played guitars and was primary songwriter. Also sang harmony as a true tenor counterpart to Daltrey’s baritone. Moon was inspiration for Muppet character “Animal.” Manic, fill heavy style gave the band its distinctive kinetic, force of nature flavor. Entwhistle was an incredible bassist. Because of Moon’s all over the place drumming, the bass had to provide more rhythmic consistency. Enwhistle did that but still was talented enough to also provide artistry. Daltrey was one of the best rock frontmen ever. Tremendous singer who oozed charisma. Lots of very strong personalities that butted heads a lot, giving the music a ton of energy.
John was messing around like a joke and went crazy with the bass and everyone loved it so they kept the bass. I think the bass was done on one take! Its one bass solo then again everyone in the who is a Soloist!
This is 1 of Petes master works an album about a guy (the band) with a 4 way split personality Each of them has their own theme song iin it .Your not the 1st to mistake or question if Johns bass is a bass or a guitar Its unreal. John also plays the french horn. Pete does play guitar but only on rhythm. He also wrote the whole thing. Have you done love reign Oer me yet? Its my favorite song by them also the Punk meets the godfather is a rocker on this album. IMHO the Who are the greatest rock band in history
1 of the greatest bass lines ever Jhon also plays the French horn This whole album is incredible .Its about a guy with 4 personalities in reality its about each of them They each have their own theme song. Someday you must listen to the album in its entirety Petes playing the Rythm guitar Im surprised you didnt recognize it , Theres no lead guitar just Rythm. Johns bas has often been mistaken as a lead guitar. The Who are the greatest rock band of all time IMHO Have you done Love Reighn Oer me yet. Its my fav song by them Also the punk meets the godfather is a real rocker
Hey Stacey, The Who put out two concept albums. Tommy (1969) and of course Quadrophenia(1973) Keith Moon (RIP) and John Entwistle are animals on the rythem section. It is by far my favorite Who album. Great choice, but listen in the entirety to understand the story. As usual, great job.🏆
Stacey, _Quadrophenia_ was Pete's third try at writing a rock opera, the other two being _Tommy_ and the failed _Lifehouse_ project. The entire piece is told in flashback, as the protagonist Jimmy sits on a rock in the middle of a bay with the tide coming in. (The implication is he will end up drowning.) Pete wrote four themes, one for each band member, to represent aspects of Jimmy's personality: "Bell Boy" (Keith), "Helpless Dancer" (Roger), "Is It Me?" (John), and "Love Reign O'er Me" (Pete). Jimmy's story was very resonant with teenagers in 1960s Britain. What jobs there were, and there weren't that many, were all being held by World War II veterans who weren't about to give up their sinecures. All there was for young men were shit-level blue-collar jobs that paid very little, or welfare - "the dole." With no opportunities and nothing to occupy themselves, they turned to joining gangs and using booze and drugs. Two of the biggest multicity gangs were the Mods and the Rockers. Mods invariably dressed sharply and obsessed over following the latest fashions in clothes. Their preferred transportation was tricked-out motor scooters, such as Vespas, BSAs, Triumphs, and Velocettes, gussied up with tons of extra headlights and mirrors. Rockers, to the contrary, favored the James Dean/Marlon Brando look, with lots of studded black leather, heavy boots (the better to kick the shit out of you with, my dear) and big-engined motorcycles. Mods tended to go for amphetamines ("leapers") as their drug of choice, while Rockers preferred barbiturates ("downers" or "submarines"). All of them drank oceans of wine and liquor. Mods and Rockers both liked going down to the seaside on weekends to resorts such as Brighton, and having enormous punch-up gang wars with lots of blood spilled on all sides and the occasional fatality. This is why Jimmy was in Brighton at the beginning of the album. Beyond that? Google "Quadrophenia liner notes" and read them. It'll give you a fair picture of the inside of Jimmy's head. And to answer your question "what was Pete doing?", he's all over the place with power chords on his Les Paul, plus doing heroic work with an ARP 2500 analog synthesizer.
This song is from the beginning of their concept album Quadrophenia. It was Townshend, and their, magnum opus. Possibly the greatest concept album of all time. And the film version is excellent as well. The album should be listened to in its entirety, in order, since many songs just blend into the next. Musical geniuses in their prime and at their peak. And I was fortunate enough to see them perform this with an orchestra backing them!
To me this is the greatest album of all time and The Who my all time favorite band. Glad you love them. Next check out Sea and Sand on Quadrophenia, and that’s John on French horn. If I remember correctly, on the album credits it says Roger Daltrey - Vocals, John Entwhistle - Bass, French Horn, Keith Moon - Drums, Pete Townsend - Remainder.
This needs a full album listen. Love your content Stacey, take care.
Was about to comment the same.
One of the most satisfying entire album listens!!
Brilliant suggestion
Exactly!
As an avid prog-rocker, it is not "The Wall" or "The Lamb" or "Tales from Topographic Oceans" that can hold my interest from start to finish through a double-length concept album. That would be Quadrophenia. As the song is ending Stacey wonders where the song is leading to. In my opinion it leads to the best rock album from start to finish ever recorded.
@@Bob-yy5wn I totally agree! I would list Marillion's Brave (and maybe Misplaced Childhood) to the list as well.
He was called Thunderfingers for a reason.
The same reason why it's his theme on the album.
People often miss how willing all of the band members were to "drop out" to make way for the music .
Just because you had four people didn't mean they all had to be blasting at any given moment .
It is usually when one part or another laying back that people hear the others on a Who song
The story, as I've heard it anyway, is that John Entwistle went into the studio, threw on his headphones and layed down this part to kind of warm up. When it was done, he said "Okay, I'm ready to put down a real one." Everyone is the booth was sitting with their jaws on the floor and said "Are you kidding me? THAT'S the one we're using!"
And the guitar is in there. Pete was playing strictly big chord rhythm, punching up the overall groove of the song.
My favorite Who album.
5:15 is another classic from it.
Out of my brain
On the 5:15....
Stacey as a relative noob to the world of the Who, I’m really impressed how well you’ve captured the essence of what it means to be a Who fan.
Entwistle was and will always be in a league of his own playing bass….absolute master, playing lead guitar on the bass and a brilliant horn player too! I still can’t believe he’s gone 😢
Your love of The Who is infectious. Bless you for checking out the music that means so much to many.
John Entwistle plays so effortlessly, he looks as though he is reading a poster while his fingers are nailing each string. 🎸
I play bass in a cover band, and this is one of the hardest tunes to play. Entwistle was going nuts on this one as a joke, and the band loved it so much they kept it. Glad you noticed it, you’re more knowledgeable about music than you let on.
Excellent comments on the bass and horns, they made Quadrophenia so special. Growing up in a seaside mill town, I wore out the vinyl on this album, resonated with me most of all The Who's work. 'Here by the sea and sand, nothing ever goes as planned' .... keep listening Stacey, more great Who ahead. This is truly a full-album opera every bit as much as Tommy and needs the start-to-finish listen for full appreciation.
what comes after this is one of the best albums ever made.
Probably one of the best bass players full stop .
Not just probably.
Whole album from beginning to end must listen to straight through masterpiece
I never listened to this album, but I know you’re right. This is unbelievable, so good! 🧡🧡🧡
Quadrophenia is a BRILLIANT album. I honestly still listen to the whole 4 sides about every 2 months. The horns were played by John Entwistle btw. Sadly nobody could really fill the shoes of either Keith Moon or John Entwistle after their passing, although Zak Starkey (Ringo Starr's son) and Pino Palladino - drums and bass respectively - made a pretty good fist of it.
I can recommend 5:15 and Bell Boy, which had Keith "singing" a few lines. Not all of Quadrophenia features Roger on Lead Vocals, on a couple of songs he shares with Pete and on one song it's just Pete. It is a brilliant, brilliant album.
"The Real Me" bleeds right into "Quadrophenia" which is one of the best instrumentals that the rock genre has ever given us. Even if it would take up two spots, Quadrophenia would be the only double album I'd put on my desert island list.
I really like all the love you're showing the rhythm section. John and Keith just play off each other so well l, and then become heavily reinforcing when it's time to. ❤
This is by far the absolute BEST rock opera ever made!!!!!!! but it must be played in it's entirety to achieve the effect.
Ummmmm. How about Tommy ?
@ Tommy is good also.
Beg to differ, but would never argue since 1 n 2 are WHO.
What a start to the album with our hero going to the doctor, his mother and preacher looking for answers, while his girl totally ignores him!
Pete wrote the song and his definitely playing some fantastic rhythm guitar, but John and keith absolutely shine in this song. John also plays the horns
Fantastic reaction, thanks for doing it staceyrpg!
Stacy, as a person who grew up with the Who on the radio, in the 60's + 70's; it's wonderful to see you relate to the vibe + energy that epitomized that era. Quadrophenia was written where the songs segway into each other. (Rock opera) Album notes state that most instruments were played by Pete; other than the drums, (Keith) bass, french horn, (John). I cried at work, in 1978, when I heard that Kieth had died.
Some quick and dirty context ...
- Quadrophenia came about when Pete Townshend was trying to do the follow-up to Who's Next, which itself was based on a failed concept Lifehouse. A catalyst was perhaps doing some kind of tribute or lookback to their early days when they were "mods" and such.
- Pete had this story in mind about a teenager growing up in London in the mid-1960s who ends up involved in the "mod scene" ... and even going down to Brighton one bank holiday weekend and getting caught up in the mod v rockers brawl there. In addition to being a rebellious teenager of that time, he was also suffering from "quadrophenia" or a four-way personality split.
* This personality split is also a nod to the band members themselves and there are four songs reflecting this. "Love Reign O'er Me" is supposed to be Pete's.
* This is the one time that Pete wrote all of the music himself, but kept it sparse enough for all the members to fill in accordingly.
* Whereas Keith was greatly restrained when doing Who's Next, he was "allowed" to "let loose" on Quadrophenia.
- Quadrophenia is arguably the creative zenith for The Who and especially in that lineup
- A film was made based on the story of the album in 1979. Unlike Tommy, this was shown as a straight-forward dramatic film.
This definitely warrants a full album listen. But that said, you can check out on their own 5 : 15, Helpless Dancer (which is Roger's theme), Bell Boy (which is Keith's theme) and Doctor Jimmy (which has in it John's Theme called "Is It Me")
Man, that film is a hidden gem. So worth seeing.
Hi Stacey...
This song is from the album Quadrophenia, which is about a young man who has four personalities... a song worthy of The Who.
Thank you for bringing this song up and for your excellent reaction. I'm glad you're taking the right view... thank you also for watching this video with us... I love it!
Have a fun weekend.
Fraternal greetings to you from Viña del Mar, Chile, beautiful young lady.
John Alec Entwistle's breathtakingly supreme achievement as the bass player of the Who. Words fail me even 50+ years after I heard it as a very young bass player.
And Keith Moon was a singularity of a drummer. Nothing like him before or since. A set of one.
-It's so hard to pick a favorite Who song, but if I was forced to this would be it.
-Quadrophenia is a rock opera, so the transitions between songs are pretty seamless.
-As for the bass part, Entwhistle improvised the entire thing on his first take to warm up. The rest of the band loved it so much, they just kept it as is!
-Keith is amazing on the drums as usual, as you said chaotic but somehow holding it all together along with Pete's rhythm guitar work. Roger's vocals are amazing and the horns are the icing on top!
John is a major force in the who sound! He does all the brass instruments and, of course, bass. If you really wanna see john show off watch 5:15 live, which includes a bass solo. That song is also from Quadrophenia. All that said, this whole album is one of rocks crown jewels... perhaps the best showing from a rhythm section, ever.
An amazing song, the whole album is a musical masterpiece! Really enjoyed your reaction!
Well, Pete Townshend was always the main songwriter of The Who, and this one is a bit personal, obviously. It is known that Pete Townshend and Keith Moon both were bipolar type 1 (manic depressive), and this song reflects the struggles of being like this and to feel misunderstood and letting the mask of being 'normal' go. The real me being the mad man. Therefore the doctor, who can not help him and the mother who tells him it runs in the family (bipolarity is genetically inheritable). Pete Townshend wrote about his bipolarity more openly later on and got treatment with lithium.
The Who is in a league of their own. Punk before punk was punk!! In my humble opinion, the greatest band of all-time
I saw them live when they did the Quadrophenia tour in the 90s and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. You would LOVE the movie!
Awesome! I saw them play Quad twice in '96 and '97, in Philly. Where did you see them?
@greenturtle8667 - Noblesville, IN, outdoors. I think it was ‘96. Billy Idol was there as Face!
I saw them on that tour. It was either Ft. Lauderdale or Hollywood, FL.
@@doplinger1 Awesome!
Quadrophenia is excellent and one of my favorite albums.
It transitions to the best instrumental you’ve ever heard a truly beautiful piece of music ❤
True, and on "Tommy" both the Overture and Underture tracks are equally fantastic.
If you watch the movie it contextualizes the songs better. Sting has a cameo in the movie as well . John wasn't a bass player , he was a "Bass guitarist"...his words .
From The Who Quadrophenia 1973. English youths in the 1960’s. Mods vs Rockers. Fights at the beach. Using blues (pills). This entire album is a story. They even made a Quadrophenia movie in ‘79 with STING being the mod leader. Read about the story, then listen to the entire album.
Fantastic film
This is the true genius of Pete’s guitaring. No more or less than needed, brilliantly supports the bass sound accenting and filling without overpowering.
That's the bass guitar in a high register. I love it. All of these guys were just so damn tight together. It's a real joy.❤
As a Who fan for 40 years, I can't tell you how much your reaction warms my heart! Thank you for that.
I've seen the Who 3 times, first was the very next show after Cincinnati. Another was in the late 90's where they played "Quadrophenia" front to back with the movie playing. And again like 10 years ago because, well.... It's the Who.
The same guy who plays the bass also plays the horns. Entwhistle was a beast.
The Who often have the bass playing lead while the guitar plays rhythm.
I think I've seen my favorite band play this song live 3 times. The first time was in 1973, when I saw them play it for their only second time live. That was the only time I saw Keith and John play it together. I did get to see John play it again in 1989, but with Zak Starkey instead of my idol Keith. The last time was with Pino Palladino on bass and again with Ringo's son Zak on drums. The 1973 concert remains my favorite concert of all time, but I've seen them 14 times total and they've always been magnificent.
I love how much you love The Who :) From your first time reacting to them, and how much you appreciate each of them for their master talents. John is acknowledged as one of the best of all time, but still I feel he gets overlooked (or maybe just taken for granted)
Bright Angel Stacey, the thing that makes The Who so unique is that Roger, John, Keith, and Pete all thought they were the Lead. Each one was always
trying to outdo the other (laugh). Thank you for all your hard work, dedication, and heartfelt commentary.
What was even more unique was that it actually worked!
Hi, Stacey.
As well as the stunning bass John plays all the horns on The Who albums he could play any brass instrument.
The Flying Fingers of John Entwistle...
The Manic Drums of Keith Moon...
The Slashing Guitar of Pete Townshend...
The Primal Vocals of Roger Daltrey...
This track is brilliance bordering on perfection, if such a thing exists.
Can you tell I've been a Who fan for decades?
Keith Moon on the drums and John Entwhistle on bass were the best hell they are all the best ...My favorite LIVE recording - The Who - Live at Leeds I did get to see them all together in Bloomington Indiana... AMAZING ... now John and Keith have passed
And you, Stacey, are one of my favourite reactors.
What a tune! The Ox knocks it on this track.
Also, as I'm sure you've probably heard it said before, John didn't play bass, he'd played lead bass.
Zak Starkey who is Ringo Starr’s son and played frequently on tour with the Who played drums on the Live Quadrophenia tour in the 90’s. The fun fact is that Keith Moon was his godfather and gave him his first drum kit so there was a very strong connection
Another great reaction Stacey! Thank you for digging into Quadrophenia, the whole album is beautiful and best listened from start to finish. On UA-cam is a video on the making of Quadrophenia, which is really good. Pete was under a lot of pressure and took the burden all on his shoulders for this one and it's his best work in my opinion. But like you identified, the best parts are Keith and John's work. Pete does play rhythm guitar throughout the song if you listen for it, classic Townshend jingle jangle. But the stars are Keith and John, who basically play lead throughout this song and many others on the album. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
I'm having fun with this series of "The Who" by you Stacey! This band was a big part of early years, such great times!!
As a teenager in the 60’s I loved The Who. First record was Can’t Explain bought at Lewin Records on Hollywood Blvd. I saw them live in the 60’s and several times after and the last time was in 2015 at Desert Trip.
I saw the Who two nights in a row when I was stationed in Philly in the Navy. I couldn't hear for a week and it was great. John Entwhistle was unbelievable on the bass.
Possibly my Fav Who album, this pretty much opens the album John’s Bass and Keith on the kit is phenomenal so many classic Who songs on this album
As a former teenage hoop fanatic, I absolutely love this song the basin drums absolutely slay. Daughtry’s voice is amazing. One of the best rock songs it’s underrated I believe Pearl Jam does this live sounds pretty damn good loving your reactions.
Many are saying it: this album needs to be listened to in full.
I'm indifferent to The Who, yet I always found it humourous how on stage Pete, Roger, and Keith moved like dancing fools, while John held himself like the lone adult in the room while he shredded his "Fenderbirds", Alembics, and Warwicks
Love Reign Over Me is definitely worth a listen.
Indifferent to The Who, really. You must be a bass player.
Entwhistle Bass is front & center in this song .
The one and only time I've seen The Who was during this Quadrophenia tour. The opening band was the original Lynyrd Skynyrd. The 70's can never be replicated.
Saw this tour as well. Cow Palace, San Fran. Unfortunately this was the night that they had to finish with a drummer out of crowd.
19 year old Scott Halpin RIP. How cool to have been a witness to a famous piece of Rock history.
The whole album is fantastic. The Punk and the Godfather is one of my personal favourites.
The WHO was once described as a band with a lead vocalist, lead guitarist, lead bass, and lead drummer… Great reaction 👊🏻
I never get tired of listening to this song. All four members are at the top of their game!
Nice job Stacy as usual! Keep going with this rock opera Dr. Jimmy, Bellboy & 5:15. So good
My fave Who song. Amazing!!
This is the best example of Keith Moon’s talent, give him a beat and let go. I love the last song, “Love Reign O’er Me” for Roger’s delivery. Some love” Tommy” for the hits but “Quadrophenia” should be called the original punk.
The Who ALWAYS ROCKS!! But I don't have to tell you that. You always seem to enjoy their songs. Of course, I love your reactions to all the great classic rock that's out there.
BUT I want to throw in a vote (again) for a band that I think you'd enjoy. The Bangles. An all girl group from the 80s who had so many great hits.
Since you frequently comment on how much you enjoy harmonies and drums, I'd recommend that you start with "Hazy Shade of Winter" but you MUST react to the "official music video" or at least the studio version. Only because the harmonies are amazing! I think it will also surprise you with the direction it takes. It's definitely my favorite Bangles songs. There are a lot of others that I love but "Hazy" is hands down, my favorite.
A fundamental album in my life, and this my honorary favorite song from it. I'm so excited to share it with you. Thanks! Here we go! :)
I agree! Bass (& drums) are crazy on this one! Great vocal performance as well! You got it 100%, right from the start!
I feel so blessed to have had this music when I was a teenager and young adult. The 1970s rocked!!! 👍👍
YES STACEY FOLLOW IT UP WITH THE INSTRUMENTAL QUADROPHENIA UNFORGETABLE
EXPLOSIVE AS ALWAYS NO ONE THEM !!!!!
AND PETE IS ON THAT CHOPPING HIS GUITAR TOO PIECES
WHAT AMAZING BAND AND THE FIRST BAND I SAW LIVE AT THE ODEON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND OCTOBER 1971 AFTER RELEASE OF THEIR OTHER BRILLIANT ALBUM WHO'S NEXT FABULOUS STACE !!!
🍾💯🎸💋🍾
Great! My favorite Who album. It's a great listen start to finish.
The great thing about the Who is that when you watch them perform you're actually watching 4 different performances simultaneously!
Lot's of great songs on this album. This is one of my favorite Who songs.
DAM! That's Great ROCK&ROLL! Pure. Clean. Raw. YEAH BABY! YEAH!
Also to see his 🔥 bass solo where he has a camera on his bass… search in the year in 2000 The Teenage Cancer Trust Concert live it’s held every year in March @ The Royal Albert Hall in London The song … 5:15🔥🔥🔥❤️✌🏼 from California
Thank you queen Stacey ❤❤❤ sending you big hugs 🤗
Quad is the best double album ever. It’s a story of a young mod in the early 60s.
Great reaction
❤👍🏽👍☘️
Bonjour Stacey 🥰🥰🥰😘!!! this song and This album is cool !! the bass is so groovy !!! thanks for this video , awesome as always my Stacey !!!❤💜❤💜❤
The brass is played by John, as well as the bass
The WHO made a movie of the same title, Quadrophenia. I believe it’s semi-autobiographical for Pete Townshend in his youth in England at the time. There are a few Classic Rock and Roll movies you need to watch :
HEAVY METAL - This is not about the heavy Metal music genre. It’s a wild, animated, adult, fantasy, movie with a cool Rock and Roll soundtrack. It’s a Classic with big bands on it. You just have to see it, too much to describe. It’s fun. I am shocked how many Tubers who listen to Classic Rock haven’t ever heard of this crazy ass, cool movie. It’s based on the magazine it came from, HEAVY METAL. All the stories in the film come from the magazine. (very adult content from mainly European artists) a lot of big bands/artists wrote new songs just for the film. I highly recommend this one.
The WALL by PINK FLOYD - Yes, back in the day some bands made their own movies that weren’t concert films and got released at the theaters just like regular movies. All of this list falls into that category. This is the concept album put to film. A must see. Also semi-autobiographical for Roger Waters, the main force of PINK FLOYD.
Then there’s LED ZEPPELIN with The Song Remains the Same movie that’s the same title as the album.
It’s basically them being indulgent with the album as the soundtrack.
There are more, but these are the best with some seriously big bands. All of these are certified Rock Classics.
Please make the effort to watch them. I think you will be pleasantly surprised, they get kinda wild.
I suggest a getting a buzz first and treating it like going to the movies, no distractions and no interruptions.
Enjoy. 🙂
Who is great and Entwistle one of the best bassists ever and this song a favorite. If you like the bass, you should to react to Primus where Les Claypool plays like a lead guitar. So innovative!
That's John on the horns too.
Very nice First Time Reactions on many of my favorite songs(especially on the Pink Floyd's ones).
Long story short, I like you so, here is some music inspiration for a future days:
The Traveling Wilburys - Tweeter And The Monkey Man
David Gilmour - Murder
Gerry Rafferty - Right Down The Line
Echo & The Bunnymen - The Killing Moon
The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Yeah Yeah (NOX ORAE 2016)
Yes - It Can Happen
Yes - Hold On
Arcade Fire - Suburban War
Crowded House - Weather With You
Johnny Winter - Rain
The Marshall Tucker Band - Can't You See
Rory Gallagher - Overnight Bag
Bonamassa borrows Rory Gallagher's Stratocaster to play Sloe Gin at the Royal Albert Hall
Joe Bonamassa - Mountain Time (Live From The Royal Albert Hall)
Sixto Diaz Rodriguez - Cause
Snowy White - Riding the Blues
antenne 1 Unplugged: The Hooters - All You Zombies
The Jeff Healey Band - While My Guitar Gently Weeps
The Stranglers - Always the Sun (Long Hot Sunny Side Up Mix) (12" Version)
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Something Good Coming (2018 Remaster)
Roger McGuin - King of the Hill (Early Take, 1987)
Billy Joel - A Matter of Trust
It's my favorite WHO song! 😊
Thank you, beautiful soul.
For sure this was the peak of The Who in 73 and a double album with it...They made good ones after this but think they got a bit mellow yellow in the latter 70s and 80s in the studio ..
You have to listen to the whole album, The WHO’s best for me; an absolute masterpiece
The bass IS the lead on this song
Pete Townsend played guitars and was primary songwriter. Also sang harmony as a true tenor counterpart to Daltrey’s baritone.
Moon was inspiration for Muppet character “Animal.” Manic, fill heavy style gave the band its distinctive kinetic, force of nature flavor.
Entwhistle was an incredible bassist. Because of Moon’s all over the place drumming, the bass had to provide more rhythmic consistency. Enwhistle did that but still was talented enough to also provide artistry.
Daltrey was one of the best rock frontmen ever. Tremendous singer who oozed charisma.
Lots of very strong personalities that butted heads a lot, giving the music a ton of energy.
The creators of the Muppets have never confirmed that Animal is inspired by Moon. He was more a representation of the drummers of the genre in general
John was messing around like a joke and went crazy with the bass and everyone loved it so they kept the bass. I think the bass was done on one take! Its one bass solo then again everyone in the who is a Soloist!
This is 1 of Petes master works an album about a guy (the band) with a 4 way split personality Each of them has their own theme song iin it .Your not the 1st to mistake or question if Johns bass is a bass or a guitar Its unreal. John also plays the french horn. Pete does play guitar but only on rhythm. He also wrote the whole thing. Have you done love reign Oer me yet? Its my favorite song by them also the Punk meets the godfather is a rocker on this album. IMHO the Who are the greatest rock band in history
John Entwhisle finest hour ! All the brass parts are his ! Plus the monster bass !
John was *the* Musician of The Who.
John’s best moment might be “My Generation” or “Dreaming from the Waste”
1 of the greatest bass lines ever Jhon also plays the French horn This whole album is incredible .Its about a guy with 4 personalities in reality its about each of them They each have their own theme song. Someday you must listen to the album in its entirety Petes playing the Rythm guitar Im surprised you didnt recognize it , Theres no lead guitar just Rythm. Johns bas has often been mistaken as a lead guitar. The Who are the greatest rock band of all time IMHO Have you done Love Reighn Oer me yet. Its my fav song by them Also the punk meets the godfather is a real rocker
Hey Stacey, The Who put out two concept albums. Tommy (1969) and of course Quadrophenia(1973) Keith Moon (RIP) and John Entwistle are animals on the rythem section. It is by far my favorite Who album. Great choice, but listen in the entirety to understand the story. As usual, great job.🏆
Keith and John real "drum n bass".
My favourite who song 🏴🙂
Stacey, _Quadrophenia_ was Pete's third try at writing a rock opera, the other two being _Tommy_ and the failed _Lifehouse_ project. The entire piece is told in flashback, as the protagonist Jimmy sits on a rock in the middle of a bay with the tide coming in. (The implication is he will end up drowning.) Pete wrote four themes, one for each band member, to represent aspects of Jimmy's personality: "Bell Boy" (Keith), "Helpless Dancer" (Roger), "Is It Me?" (John), and "Love Reign O'er Me" (Pete).
Jimmy's story was very resonant with teenagers in 1960s Britain. What jobs there were, and there weren't that many, were all being held by World War II veterans who weren't about to give up their sinecures. All there was for young men were shit-level blue-collar jobs that paid very little, or welfare - "the dole." With no opportunities and nothing to occupy themselves, they turned to joining gangs and using booze and drugs. Two of the biggest multicity gangs were the Mods and the Rockers. Mods invariably dressed sharply and obsessed over following the latest fashions in clothes. Their preferred transportation was tricked-out motor scooters, such as Vespas, BSAs, Triumphs, and Velocettes, gussied up with tons of extra headlights and mirrors. Rockers, to the contrary, favored the James Dean/Marlon Brando look, with lots of studded black leather, heavy boots (the better to kick the shit out of you with, my dear) and big-engined motorcycles. Mods tended to go for amphetamines ("leapers") as their drug of choice, while Rockers preferred barbiturates ("downers" or "submarines"). All of them drank oceans of wine and liquor.
Mods and Rockers both liked going down to the seaside on weekends to resorts such as Brighton, and having enormous punch-up gang wars with lots of blood spilled on all sides and the occasional fatality. This is why Jimmy was in Brighton at the beginning of the album.
Beyond that? Google "Quadrophenia liner notes" and read them. It'll give you a fair picture of the inside of Jimmy's head.
And to answer your question "what was Pete doing?", he's all over the place with power chords on his Les Paul, plus doing heroic work with an ARP 2500 analog synthesizer.
Lovely reaction to a great song 😀👍🎧🎶🎺🎸🥁Greets Stacey! 🙂
John is also playing all the horns! His horn playing was utilized on dozens of their songs....simply f'ing talented & bold!
The Who was amazing. One of the best straight up live acts ever. Weird band really, 4 individual artist doing their own thing together as a band.
Yes, I recommended this last time. One of my favorite bass and vocal performances of the classic rock era!
This song is from the beginning of their concept album Quadrophenia. It was Townshend, and their, magnum opus. Possibly the greatest concept album of all time. And the film version is excellent as well. The album should be listened to in its entirety, in order, since many songs just blend into the next. Musical geniuses in their prime and at their peak. And I was fortunate enough to see them perform this with an orchestra backing them!
To me this is the greatest album of all time and The Who my all time favorite band. Glad you love them. Next check out Sea and Sand on Quadrophenia, and that’s John on French horn. If I remember correctly, on the album credits it says Roger Daltrey - Vocals, John Entwhistle - Bass, French Horn, Keith Moon - Drums, Pete Townsend - Remainder.
There are instrumental interludes between the songs in this rock opera. Yes, there’s lots of guitar from Pete on this song; have another listen.