Can we get a #Take2 down below?! 🔥😂 Which The Who track we gotta check out next?! Make sure to head to Instagram to try and get that HOODY!! 🔥🤟🏻
@sandrosarunic9486
4 жыл бұрын
Check Halloween helloween 13 min version..
@peck404
4 жыл бұрын
You. Have to See the Movie Tommy...that's What🎶🎸🎸🎸🎸😎😎😎😎😎🍻Cheers🍻
@rayhutchinson640
4 жыл бұрын
"My Generation" rawks!!!! (still chuckling about how pinball was the height of gaming for my generation, before the birth of those amazing first computer video games that are now easy, lame, and cheesy!) Great reaction, guys!
@GedUK
4 жыл бұрын
@@peck404 Yes exactly. Time for the full experience
@HALberdier17
4 жыл бұрын
@@sandrosarunic9486 I agree also Keeper of the Seven Keys and I Want Out by Helloween.
@hiturbine
4 жыл бұрын
"Tommy" is a Rock Opera - based on a story about an abused child - "Tommy Walker," who after a traumatic experience, becomes deaf, dumb and blind. He becomes a world sensation in his incredible mastery of pinball. The movie starred Roger Daltry as Tommy. Ann Margaret plays Tommy's mother, Nora. Oliver Read plays Tommy's stepfather, Frank - a rather shady dubious character. Tina Turner plays the "Acid Queen." WHO Drummer, Kieth Moon, played Tommy's Uncle Ernie. Paul Nicolas played Tommy's cousin Kevin - who regularly abuses Tommy for kicks. Elton John plays the part of the "Pinball Wizard" - who has a gigantic pinball machine, and wears these monstrously tall platform shoes, along with his golden pinball crown. Eric Clapton plays a preacher. Jack Nicholson plays "the Specialist. The movie is surreal.
@PalimpsestProd
4 жыл бұрын
um, spoilers much?! ;)
@jefffinkbonner9551
4 жыл бұрын
It likely lingers in the clouded memories of people who could be excused for disregarding it as a bad Chinese takeout-induced wacky dream from years ago
@meganwilliams2962
4 жыл бұрын
@Lanta ChiDc It was great :-)
@williamlucas4656
4 жыл бұрын
The Who - great. Tommy the album - great. Tommy the movie - not so much.
@ChrisHyde537
4 жыл бұрын
William Lucas It was okay. Album is king but the movie had a few moments. Tina Turner nailed Acid Queen. It’s a pretty tough challenge to film. I pictured it differently before the movie and now some parts have blended in my mind. Daltrey nailed that part.
@greggw.brevoort
3 жыл бұрын
"There's got to be a story behind it." I literally did a spit take and shot soda through my nose. lol
@somersetcace1
3 жыл бұрын
^^^THIS^^^
@gerrypeters50
3 жыл бұрын
@@somersetcace1 yeah, hardest things here is they have no clue.....
@6teezkid
3 жыл бұрын
Lol!!! Alex had one helluva great thought there on Pinball Wizard. Loved your response!!
@oldeskoolnana7543
2 жыл бұрын
God I am old. Tommy is a Rock opera & is Quadrephenia. Both must be listened to in their entirely.Sir Elton John played the Pinball Wizard in the movies, his version is better than the Who's IMO.
@colindebourg9012
2 жыл бұрын
😂
@fedupnow61859
4 жыл бұрын
This album was epiphany into rock music. I heard it, I was 11 years old at my friends house and her brother had just bought the album when it came out in 1969. I was like in a trance and begged my mom to buy it for me. Great story and I still know all the words to all the songs.
@DJMaul1031
4 жыл бұрын
Lol. Welcome to the Rock Opera, "Tommy." Yes, there's a story here, you're kinda jumping in the middle lol. This may be one you need to do start to finish.
@LeannWebb61
4 жыл бұрын
Their concerts was a rock opera titled "Tommy" they made a movie of it (I have no idea how similar the movie is to the live performance) www.imdb.com/title/tt0073812/
@jacksprat418-ju5qo
4 жыл бұрын
@@LeannWebb61 In the movie, Elton John sang this song,
@maryannanderson1744
4 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY
@nicholaswind7160
4 жыл бұрын
From Toronto. Yup correct guys. Nicholas the 64 year young guy will smoke my fatty while listening.
@johncampbell756
4 жыл бұрын
@@LeannWebb61 The album came first, then they played the album live in the middle of their set, eventually dropping a couple short bits. The movie is based on the album with Guest musicians playing various parts. There is the movie soundtrack and a second rare soundtrack from some performance with a different cast.
@catbutte4770
4 жыл бұрын
This was made into a movie called, "Tommy" with Roger Daltrey playing the lead. Elton John sings Pinball Wizard (his version is great). Was SO excited to hear your reaction to it! SQUEE!
@flubblert
4 жыл бұрын
if they ever get around to doing Elton John here, I would suggest they add his version of this to the list. best version imo. and he kills it in the movie. hilarious!
@catbutte4770
4 жыл бұрын
@@flubblert I have yet to see the movie! But I believe that Elton John actually does the best version of this song!
@bustos1959
4 жыл бұрын
What was striking as he E. John is playing the pinball and singing this song.. his big platform shoes was striking in the movie "Tommy " also like Tina Turner part in the movie.
@flubblert
4 жыл бұрын
@@catbutte4770 yes. and the visuals are great as well. btw, you can rent/stream this film right on youtube.
@peck404
4 жыл бұрын
@@irishgrl yeah Uncle Ernie was a perv..lol
@ilovegames9708
4 жыл бұрын
It's fucking crazy that this could be anyone first time hearing this song, it's only on the album Tommy; one of the greatest albums ever made.
@ragingmong5593
4 жыл бұрын
The Real Me has to be one of the greatest Who songs and the bass is just...WOW
@DrNothing23
4 жыл бұрын
Entwistle really shines on that track!
@Grizazzle
4 жыл бұрын
Disagree. It's a mash up with little structure. Yes, some of the instrumentation is interesting, but as a song, it's not very good.
@kitoyobeni1
4 жыл бұрын
WASP does a surprisingly good cover of The Real Me, check it out if you haven't heard it. It was a single, so there's a music video for it as well. Have always loved Blackie's voice, and Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot) was on drums. Strong cover from my youth...
@jasonstevens9419
4 жыл бұрын
The Real Me. You will punch the air when you hear that bassline.
@davidpeters44
4 жыл бұрын
Tommy is a rock opera. The song really needs to be heard in that context, as with all the songs on the album.
@spidertoes26
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you have to listen to the whole album. It's a rock opera.
@Barbinator
4 жыл бұрын
Karen, you hit it on the head! It's from the rock opera Tommy!
@timpwhit
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, gotta listen to the whole album to get the full picture. This song just introduces the concept: a "deaf, dumb and blind boy" who, despite his many physical challenges, becomes a "pinball wizard.". The rest of the rock opera depicts the people in his life who either abused him as a child, or who now seek to exploit him as some sort of Messiah. Great lyrical development throughout, but best listened to in its entirety.
@ilovegames9708
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's like Pink Floyd's The Wall, you got to listen to the whole thing from beginning to end because it tells a whole story.
@talulah67
4 жыл бұрын
The Real Me” Entwistle on lead bass. Blistering!
@cirenosnor5768
4 жыл бұрын
And Moon on lead drums.
@SiriusJMoonlight
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic song. The one they never used as a CSI theme but should have... Can you? CAN YOU?
@targhee159
4 жыл бұрын
He lays down a sick bass line on Another Tricky Day too
@jwaldhelm
4 жыл бұрын
The entire album is a masterpiece - Pete Townshend is a genius and all the other members of The Who are tremendous.
@dinocampopiano3088
4 жыл бұрын
The Who "The real Me" next. Absolutely!!! 🤘
@dinocampopiano3088
4 жыл бұрын
Hi dad
@viclagina347
4 жыл бұрын
The Real Me.... John Entwhistle..... Great bass
@patrickrichichi6602
4 жыл бұрын
also My Wife has a great bass line!!
@spidertoes26
4 жыл бұрын
The coolest bass line ever.
@jimholt1888
4 жыл бұрын
@@patrickrichichi6602 Love MY WIFE!!! Entwhistle sings that one too!
@SuperWhofan1
4 жыл бұрын
Yes please react to the Real Me
@chuckconner3694
4 жыл бұрын
The Real Me. The best bass line in rock history. You guys love bass, it will blow your minds.
@suegibney8254
Жыл бұрын
I was 65 when I found your site. Im 65....I love that your sharing our love of the 60s,70s,to your generation. Makes me extremely happy. Keep up the fantastic work/music....
@jimholt1888
4 жыл бұрын
The Real Me is from their other Rock Opera, Quadraphenia. Like Tommy it's a masterpiece from the first to last note. Oh...and Join Together is also an amazing song!
@paulsimard8647
4 жыл бұрын
Watch the Rock Opera “Tommy” the first ever Rock Opera. You will understand the song better.
@VortexBunche
4 жыл бұрын
"Pictures of Lily." The drums will SLAY you.
@gino88
4 жыл бұрын
I suggested on another video " A Quick One" live from the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus video to see one of the best live performances ever. I am surprised more Who fans didn't demand this yet. Knowing what we know about it.
@Knancy
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree!! I remember the exact moment that I first heard this version of "A Quick One (While He's Away)". It predates "Tommy" by a few years and gives us a glimpse of Pete's genius for story telling. PS...Keith Moon takes it to "11" in this song just to upstage the fellow rockers who would have to follow The Who. A must listen and a must see!!!
@gino88
4 жыл бұрын
@@KnancySame here. It was definitely one of the moments in my youth that was transformative, I was blown away and immediately obsessed with them as a band and just bad asses and felt instantly cool that I was listening to them.
@None-og9wt
4 жыл бұрын
This guy's not kidding. If you can find this video, please react. It's amazing.
@1nelsondj
4 жыл бұрын
That's the one I keep recommending, it historical.They shamed the Stones into shelving the project for nearly 30 years because the Who's performance was so incredible.
@loosilu
4 жыл бұрын
Moon is ridiculously great in it.
@Q247247
4 жыл бұрын
The Real Me, without hesitation.
@sandybritton9284
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you must listen to the whole album. It's a united concept. A story. Personally I prefer Quadrophenia, the Who's other rock opera, but Tommy is also a work of genius.
@gregscupholm254
4 жыл бұрын
This is from "Tommy", a concept/theme album about a deaf, dumb, and blind kid who eventually regains all his senses. Next up: The Real Me- bass at its best. 5:15 is a great choice, too. Have at it, and enjoy!
@RandyHall324
4 жыл бұрын
There are a whole BUNCH of great Who songs, but these two were the first I thought of given a number of your reactions to other tunes. Nice to see a whole lot of others mention these as well!
@DrNothing23
4 жыл бұрын
It's a Rock Opera
@OBK24
4 жыл бұрын
You have to do "A Quick One" live on Rock and Roll circus! You'll see Keith Moon in action and you'll love him even more.
@loosilu
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, these guys haven't seen Moon in action. He must be seen. No other drummer moves like him. People argue about when he started deteriorating. For sure he was fantastic in 1967-1971.
@aaronmusick6071
4 жыл бұрын
Townsen doing the windmill on his guitar is fantastic.
@gino88
4 жыл бұрын
Agree. Absolute crime they haven't seen it or other Who fans aren't thinking this is the best thing to check out.
@loosilu
4 жыл бұрын
Here is how I describe Moon in that video. Its like an adorable black puppy married a ballerina and they gave birth to an axe murderer.
@RossNixon
4 жыл бұрын
Strangely entertaining, and addictive, watching these young guys discovering the great music those oldies among us grew up with in the 70s.
@elgonwilliams7624
4 жыл бұрын
"I'm Free" from this album is my favorite. And as others have already told you, it is a rock opera. You have to listen to all of it.
@chrisdelisle3954
4 жыл бұрын
Who-wise: The Real Me, Behind Blue Eyes, Join Together, Song Is Over, Amazing Journey/Sparks, Young Man Blues (from Live @ Leeds), I Can See For Miles, Gettin In Tune, Bargain and I Can't Explain.
@patriciagoodwin1922
4 жыл бұрын
absolutely all of the above, must listen
@whogrl
4 жыл бұрын
Chris DeLisle 👍
@Parpl22
4 жыл бұрын
Long Live Rock, Reign o’er me, Squeezebox, Slip Kid, you better you bet, Bors the Spider, Magic Bus , Summer Times Blues, I can see for miles, pictures of Lilly, happy jack, etc.
@johnness2457
3 жыл бұрын
From the rock opera Tommy. They even made a movie about this album., roger daltrey played Tommy Tina Turner was the acid queen. Ann Margaret was the mother. Etc
@eximusic
4 жыл бұрын
young people learn that concept albums must be listened to as a whole in a single sitting.
@BertGrink
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed; listening to a single song out of context is like reading a single chapter from the middle of a book and skipping the rest.
@ilovegames9708
4 жыл бұрын
Right, you wouldn't just jump right to the middle of Pink Floyd's The Wall for example. The whole album tells a story that if you listen in parts doesn't make much sense.
@jameskoralewski1006
4 жыл бұрын
The Moody Blues "Knights in White Satin" was also a concept album and the entire album should be listened to understand the last song - "Knights in White Satin".
@robertburke5354
4 жыл бұрын
@@jameskoralewski1006 NIGHTS in White Satin. 😉
@bartstarr972
4 жыл бұрын
@@robertburke5354 No , it is knights in white satin,,,,,,,
@lenzielenski3276
4 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you haven't heard the concept. As a small boy Tommy's dad is reported KIA, when he shows up unexpectedly at night Tommy witnesses him being killed by his mother and new SO. They scream and berate him that he didn't see or hear anything resulting in traumatic blindness and deafness.
@dwc1964
4 жыл бұрын
... and that's just the beginning of how fucked up this story is. Roger Waters's recollections in The Wall are Leave It To Beaver by comparison.
@michielspek6627
4 жыл бұрын
Spoiler! Cooler to let them find out😉😃
@DrNothing23
4 жыл бұрын
Wasn't the other man the Uncle? His Father's Brother?
@lenzielenski3276
4 жыл бұрын
@@DrNothing23 Uncle Ernie?
@fredfox3851
4 жыл бұрын
Hey guys! It's fun for this old geezer to hang out with you. It's amazing that 50 Yr old music still moves you like it did us. I almost wish I could be young again and hear these (now ancient) songs for the first time. The Who really hit their peak with Tommy, Who's Next, and Quadrophenia. Plenty of great stuff before and after also.
@tlarson7991
4 жыл бұрын
You guys need to "Join Together With The Band"! 🤘
@jimholt1888
4 жыл бұрын
OH MY YES!
@PK1971PK
4 жыл бұрын
Good one! Almost forgot about it.
@HALberdier17
4 жыл бұрын
The next Who song you do should be "The Real Me" or "Magic Bus"
@rocketrabble6737
2 жыл бұрын
It's a short song and it is part of a whole Rock Opera which was was filmed with people like Tina Turner playing the "Acid Queen" and Elton John singing "Pinball Wizard" (Roger Daltrey played the deaf, dumb and blind kid) and Keith Moon as the unsavoury 'wicked Uncle Ernie'. Great Fun!
@michaelgross8635
4 жыл бұрын
DUDES! You absolutely HAVE to react to The Who performing the Mose Allison classic Young Man Blues at the Isle of Wight festival! There is so much raw energy in this performance, just a few months after their appearance at Woodstock. They are at the absolute top of their game. Plus, there's some incredible Pete Townshend windmill action. Enjoy! kzitem.info/news/bejne/rm-Y1XqwoYeHemk
@kevinmclaughlin1092
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed! They won't know what hit them. You have to hear The Who live but, there's nothing like SEEING them LIVE at that point in their career. Also, they should watch "A QUICK ONE WHILE HE'S AWAY" from The Rolling Stones Rock n Roll Circus in 1968 just befoe they recorded TOMMY. 🔥🔥🔥
@WMalven
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree!!! "Young Man Blues," Isle of Wight. Tour de force performance.
@michaelgross8635
4 жыл бұрын
@@kevinmclaughlin1092 Agreed! I also highly recommend they listen to both Summertime Blues kzitem.info/news/bejne/2ot432iQr6KSfZg and Amazing Journey/Sparks from Live at Leeds kzitem.info/news/bejne/o2-Hnqhtgl-Wan4
@kevinmclaughlin1092
4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelgross8635 Yes! I've been asking them to do AMAZING JOURNEY/SPARKS since the first WHO reaction they did. They will love it! I suggest the Album version first then the version from LIVE AT LEEDS!
@michaelgross8635
4 жыл бұрын
@@kevinmclaughlin1092 - Sounds good - though I'm partial to the live version. :-) One thing I've noticed with lots of reactors - A&A included - is that the art of the concept album isn't really being explored. A&A did notice that this song is clearly in the service of a larger narrative, so I give them props for that, but it would be great for them to react to the full album experience and comment on the overarching story, as well as the musical journey. This album, Quadrophenia, The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper, many others.
@Zoey-K-1
4 жыл бұрын
“5:15,” “The Real Me,” “Eminence Front”
@danbarrasso2253
4 жыл бұрын
Eminence Front....please
@patriciagoodwin1922
4 жыл бұрын
yes!!!
@dafyd8437
4 жыл бұрын
A must! The real Who!
@TheBelari
4 жыл бұрын
yes!! Eminence front!!!!
@garethgriffiths1674
4 жыл бұрын
5:15 !!!!! Definitely! And check out the video!
@JohnBullard
4 жыл бұрын
Saw them in '76 with Keith Moon. Loudest show I ever saw. My ears rang for days.
@CycolacFan
4 жыл бұрын
Listen to the album, then see the movie. Probably worth seeing their film Quadrophenia too.
@dwc1964
4 жыл бұрын
This ^ Since The Real Me is on Quadrophenia, and that's one that's been correctly recommended quite a bit, that'll take care of that as well. And while I'm not a Patron(tm) yet, it strikes me that full-album and/or movie reactions would make good bonus content ...
@walkingwounded3824
4 жыл бұрын
PLEASE do "The Real Me", that and "5:15" are from "Quadrophenia", the next rock opera after "Tommy". A lot of people are asking!
@heathcliff8624
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if they are ready for "Boris the Spider"?
@zkeletonz001
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, either of those would be great.
@kathleen109
4 жыл бұрын
@@heathcliff8624 - And Happy Jack.
@carlfisher3924
4 жыл бұрын
How about "A Quick One While He's Away"
@SuperEdge67
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve started following your channel and you’ve reintroduced me to some of the music I used to love but haven’t listened to in a while. The Who are definitely up there as one of the great British bands.
@roughmatch3899
4 жыл бұрын
THE REAL ME! (It's a 10 ... hands down. You'll call it the second it starts!)
@peterquinones3522
4 жыл бұрын
You should do Eminence Front. With a metronomic drummer like Kenny Jones it sounds like a totally different band. Townshends later penchant for bitter and sarcastic lyrics is in full swing too.
@kenthunter6850
4 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure the reason it sounds totally different is because it is Pete's solo album, technically NOT the Who.
@peterquinones3522
4 жыл бұрын
@@kenthunter6850 Uh no Kent, it's on the Who album It's Hard.
@kenthunter6850
4 жыл бұрын
@@peterquinones3522 I was thinking it was on Pete's Album, Cowboys have Chinese Eyes... same year, right? Like 82?
@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra
4 жыл бұрын
"Another Tricky Day" 👍👍🔥
@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra
4 жыл бұрын
@Joan In Florida Not even CLOSE!
@Dukerdr
4 жыл бұрын
Sitting here with tears in my eyes...remembering the first time I dropped the needle on this album. It had just come out, and nothing was even on the radio yet. I had to take it to school and get some friends to listen to it in the AV room in the back of the Library. This album needs to be listened to in toto to really appreciate it.
@gregoryeatroff8608
4 жыл бұрын
Pete Townsend thought "I Can See for Miles" was the best single he'd written to that point, and when it didn't perform to his expectations in the charts he changed his writing strategy and focused on long-form rock opera projects for several years. So if you want another Who Single I'd go for that.
@saytr4
4 жыл бұрын
I thought "I Can See for Miles" was their only top 10 hit.
@gregoryeatroff8608
4 жыл бұрын
@@saytr4 It was their first US top 10, but didn't do as well as several of their previous singles in their native Britain. It peaked at 10 in the UK, where they'd made it up to #2 with "My Generation" and "Pictures of Lily," and had several other top 10 hits as well.
@antarcticorb9197
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree I can see for Miles does a fantastic song
@user-ky6vw5up9m
4 жыл бұрын
I believe that “i can see for miles” inspired McCartney’s “Helter Skelter”
@jsr11
4 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine has a "game" we often play. Basically you are asked "If someone has never heard of band/artist X and you can play them only one song to "demonstrate" this band/artist to them, what song do you play?" We do this with any band we can think of. Anyway, my friend is about the biggest Who fan on planet earth. He once met Townsend, the conversation went this way: "I'm a huge lifelong fan. Can I ask you one question?" Townsend said, "Ask away." My friend played the game with him - "If someone had never heard of The Who, and you could play them only one song to say, "This is The Who" what song would you play?" Townsend says, "Great question." (so at this point my friend feels he can die happy) and without skipping a beat he replies, "I Can See For Miles." I think Pete was right.
@tallykev6608
4 жыл бұрын
There's also a version of this song with Elton John on vocals, and it accentuates the piano rather than the guitar. It's really good too.
@donaldb1
4 жыл бұрын
It's in the movie. Here it is. My god, those boots! kzitem.info/news/bejne/poFpmXePb2qkZKw
@hrafnhildurblondal341
4 жыл бұрын
Tally Kev - I agree, it's also a little longer I think
@tallykev6608
4 жыл бұрын
@@hrafnhildurblondal341 I heard this version before I ever heard the Who's version. I've always been kinda partial to it.
@sabrecatsmiladon7380
4 жыл бұрын
Pinball WAS the BOMB for 1-2 years in the 70's
@111RockNRoll111
4 жыл бұрын
THE REAL ME! Come on guys, thumb up all comments with the Real Me. Don’t you want to see these guys absolutely blown away?! I agree with all the other suggestions, but they can wait- the Real Me can’t!
@loosilu
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, this is a jump out of your seat song.
@whogrl
4 жыл бұрын
111RockNRoll111 Yes, but must play I am the Sea before it to get the full appreciation of the song.
@loosilu
4 жыл бұрын
@@whogrl Yes we must amplify so the guys get it!
@loosilu
4 жыл бұрын
@@whogrl THANK YOU! say it loud and string, send them private messages! This is the one we want to see the reaction
@loosilu
4 жыл бұрын
YEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS!! They have a RIDICULOUS number of great songs. The drummer isn't the timekeeper, which gives their music crazy tension. The rhythm guitar is like a whip being cracked. So cool.
@jbellinger99
4 жыл бұрын
the bass player - Entwistle - does not exactly play a simple rhythm line either.
@loosilu
4 жыл бұрын
@@jbellinger99 exactly! Townshend is the timekeeper, he's always a microsecond ahead of the beat, and he said he knew he had to make it lethal. It's a vicious bullwhip. Bass plays in lead guitar space. Moon fills the bottom with ridiculous high speed avalanche of chaotic violent melody that responds to the vocals. It's all invertred.
@richardzoll4067
4 жыл бұрын
The Album is a rock opera to be listened to in its entirety in order by design. The main character is a boy born deaf dumb and blind. In the movie Tina Turner is the acid queen and Elton John is the pinball wizard. Rogr Daltry plays Tommy himself. Like all the songs and projects the concept and music is Peter Townsend.
@EdwardVodika
4 жыл бұрын
"The kids are all right" is one Who tune, I don't see in the comments maybe I missed it.
@j.frankparnell
4 жыл бұрын
Ok boys I think your ready. Time for UFO. German rock. Insane guitarist. Start with their ballad Love to Love, with a beautiful chorus then the bangers like rock bottom and doctor doctor, you will NOT be disappointed
@paulcash8160
4 жыл бұрын
"I Can See for Miles." When Paul McCartney read in New Musical Express that The Who had created the "loudest, nastiest, filthiest" song ever written, he took this as a personal challenge, and came up with The Beatles' "Helter Skelter"
@halcyon289
4 жыл бұрын
And lost.
@kimberlyquintanilla5493
4 жыл бұрын
Great song guys. I have always liked hearing that one. Have y'all listened to Baba O'Reilly yet? I may have misspelled that. It also is known as Teenage Wasteland. And absolutely check out Tommy. I think Kings and Culprits should cover Pinball Wizard.
@urbangrouse
4 жыл бұрын
I agree, I Can See For Miles... a great rocker!
@CA-tz2sg
4 жыл бұрын
I Can See For Miles is one of my favorites!! The vibe just gives me chills. It makes me wish I was born 30 years earlier!!
@maeric9
4 жыл бұрын
I TOTALLY agree to I Can See for Miles. The drumming is killer. It was the first Who song that blew me away back when.
@vidpie
3 жыл бұрын
The song always reminds me of a time when my neighborhood friends and I road our bikes to the 7-Eleven to play pinball. There were some older kids there who had a powerful magnet. They had us line up to help shield the view of the clerk. They would use the magnet to lift the ball and drop it where they wanted.
@jjsdad4952
4 жыл бұрын
“Goin Mobile” - banger
@Parpl22
4 жыл бұрын
Pure and easy
@loosilu
4 жыл бұрын
Going Mobile was recorded live, if you can believe it.
@gpeck54
4 жыл бұрын
From their first rock opera “Tommy” which is great. This is earlier in their career. Their second rock opera “Quadrophenia} Is one of the best. Check out “The Real Me”. Keith Moon at his craziest.
@roy19491
4 жыл бұрын
not to mention an insane bass track by John Entwistle
@lesliesylvan
4 жыл бұрын
The whole album is a Rock Opera. It was HUGE and culture changing, with kids who appreciated music knew this Double album was a pace-setting trend, helping to end the sixties to a new era.
@cadanrichards2615
4 жыл бұрын
Overture Off the same album Tommy, excellent opener to an album, brilliant concept album and brilliant songs Live at Leeds is probably one of the best live albums of all time. Listen to Overture off This Tommy album
@nevetszinodas6654
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Overture will give you a nice cross section of the music on Tommy and it is AWESOME!
@loosilu
4 жыл бұрын
Magic Bus from Live at Leeds
@Thievius333
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed 100% with Tommy Overture.
@ballyastrocade5672
4 жыл бұрын
Oh, hell yes. Even after having heard the album many times for some 40-plus years now, when that Hammond organ cuts loose at 2:20 into the track, it still sends chills up my spine...
@Thievius333
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, its my favorite part when the organ's power chords come in.
@m.gideonhoyle409
4 жыл бұрын
I'm going on a campaign to get Andy & Alex to listen to some Who Live at Leeds. Until they do, they have no idea of what this band was capable of. Young Man Blues, Amazing Journey/Sparks, Magic Bus. Take your pick.
@loosilu
4 жыл бұрын
I'm joining the campaign! But they NEED to see video. They've never seen Moon.
@daveparker839
4 жыл бұрын
Lucie Melahn They’ve never seems Moon play? Ugh. A wrong that must be corrected!
@loosilu
4 жыл бұрын
@@daveparker839 That's what I'm saying! It's a crime at this point. He's a fucking animal. Either Isle of Wight or A Quick One from Rock and Roll Circus.
@bostonwhofan
4 жыл бұрын
The version of My Generation of Live at Leeds is off the charts incredible! Sadly there is no video of that performance but there is a video of The Who performing My Generation from that same tour recorded at the London Coliseum in December 1969 that sounds very close to the Leeds version. I love it when Pete starts kicking Keith's drum cymbals: kzitem.info/news/bejne/2Kuu2XuosZqieHo You should react to that A&A!!!
@steveratcliffe2181
4 жыл бұрын
Count me in. They just have to give it a listen.
@matthewchance8835
4 жыл бұрын
The Who's Tommy: A Rock Opera is a classic concept album, it tells a story. Other songs by The Who are "Magic Bus" & "Happy Jack" are classic Who.
@gregsteele806
4 жыл бұрын
The entire album Tommy is a rock opera. Every song tells a part of the story.
@johnsparks8083
4 жыл бұрын
So far you've only heard their up tempo stuff, to get a different Who flavor check out, "See Me, Hear Me" , and "I Can See For Miles And Miles". It will seriously expand your appreciation of their abilities.
@AngelaSealana
4 жыл бұрын
Townshend playing Pinball Wizard live is one of the most attractive things I have ever watched. I highly recommend a watch.
@zkeletonz001
4 жыл бұрын
Keith Moon is such a unique drummer. I can't think of anybody else that's anything like him.
@mubox
4 жыл бұрын
"How many friends have I really got" is awesome, "I can see for miles," so many.
@GorillaMansoon
4 жыл бұрын
Elton John did a great version of this song in the movie Tommy.
@vinniemoran7362
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I love his version.
@kayeb7809
4 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed!
@janinebennett4492
4 жыл бұрын
I agree
@fallofcamelot
4 жыл бұрын
Elton John’s version is better imo
@vinniemoran7362
4 жыл бұрын
@@fallofcamelot I agree. I prefer Elton's version of Lucy In The Sky as well.
@arthurbrown38
4 жыл бұрын
Elton John sings it in the movie. "Tommy"
@trevortamboline279
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah... I hate to say it, but I really prefer Elton's radio version of "Pinball Wizard". One of the few remakes of an original that I feel is better.
@barriekelley2241
4 жыл бұрын
Yes guys, please check out the movie Tommy with Ann Margret and Jack Nicholson. It’s a real time capsule with several artists at the top of their game.
@DowJonesDave
4 жыл бұрын
"BELL BOY" written and sung by Kieth Moon. From Quadrophenia, which is another story album.
@edoq78
4 жыл бұрын
“He’s got one gear.....and it’s 10” - a great description of the magnificent Keith Moon, bravo
@V7avalon
4 жыл бұрын
#I Can See For Miles You need to watch Tommy The Who Opera. They used this opening guitar riff for the Olympics on TV. Thanks to the radio and advertising industry demanding 2:30 songs for bands to get air time.
@ES-hr6vg
4 жыл бұрын
“We’re Not Gonna Take It.” is the last song on Tommy and is a masterpiece. The other songs on the album are basically just setting up this grand finale. The first time I heard it I was in college like you guys, although in the 90’s. It had already been around nearly 25 years by then. I thought to myself at the time that I was embarrassed that I’d never heard it before even though I knew most of their big songs. The song is clear evidence of the genius that Pete Townshend is.
@s1d299
4 жыл бұрын
Twisted who??? ;-) (I love both songs by this title.)
@thorsluter7835
4 жыл бұрын
@@s1d299 Not surprisingly, both songs carry the same general message. On a side note, I still love watching old footage of Dee Snider absolutely killing the PMRC during congressional hearings.
@irenepatrick4822
4 жыл бұрын
I am old school and from Canada and love your show bringing back a lot of great songs thank you
@lafleur1729
4 жыл бұрын
I love Getting in Tune- Pete Townshend is a genius and Roger Daltry brings the emotion needed to have it resonate.
@cazgerald9471
4 жыл бұрын
The Real Me
@samsam-vp7me
4 жыл бұрын
You've just gotta review Young Man Blues from Live at Leeds. It's recognised as the best live album ever recorded. Saw them live for the first time in 1973, my ears are still humming, buzzing and whistling to this day. They're the loudest band I've ever seen. Young Man Blues. Live at Leeds. You won't believe your ears!!!!!
@jameskoralewski1006
4 жыл бұрын
Kiss was the loudest band I've ever heard.
@mrfrosty3
4 жыл бұрын
The Isle of White performance is incredible
@ElwoodShort
4 жыл бұрын
I think the who were the loudest band their ever was.
@rocketrabble6737
2 жыл бұрын
My Generation and Magic Bus are amazing as well!
@remohio
4 жыл бұрын
My Generation
@Antoon55
4 жыл бұрын
This is one song of the rock opera Tommy so yeah there's a story. Even with layers.
@ronnie237
4 жыл бұрын
I remember when this album first came out. Everybody was blasting it through my college dorm.
@TheCornishCockney
4 жыл бұрын
Check out classic British movie "Quadrophenia" soundtrack from the Who and is a part of our DNA in Britain.
@DeeWaterlily
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah! And Sting is in it!
@themarketbarber1893
4 жыл бұрын
@@DeeWaterlily And Leslie Ash, before........ :-)
4 жыл бұрын
Actually, it's not "soundtrack by the Who", it is *based* on their same-title rock opera.
@junietunes2148
4 жыл бұрын
Great reaction, as always! I'd highly suggest "The Real Me" as your next The Who song, the bass is goddamn epic!!
@OutnBacker
3 жыл бұрын
When you guys go nuts as the song fades I have to laugh out loud. So like me and my best bud, back in '73 - 15 years old, doing the same thing - exactly! The power behind the music of Pete Townshend is something you aren't ready to quite have go away so quickly. The Who came to Seattle in the early '70's and we saw them both times. It was an experience that left us blistered up for a long time. The sheer physicality of the amplification and the clarity of the sound was palpable. People were blown away. Crying, fainting, it was all there, and it wasn't just the drugs.
@danhollifield
4 жыл бұрын
“Tommy” was one of the earliest concept albums, and touted as the first Rock Opera. Basically, y’all need to listen to the entire album, then the London Symphony version, then the movie soundtrack and watch the movie. Think of it as homework.
@mechelemanno1750
4 жыл бұрын
Dan Hollifield you hit the nail on the head. Guys take this suggestion
@darlanilsen879
4 жыл бұрын
Dan Hollifield Perfect
@nigelus1
4 жыл бұрын
And it's also a Broadway musical that has been done by a lot of college theater departments.
@loosilu
4 жыл бұрын
You forgot Live at Leeds.
@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra
4 жыл бұрын
DON'T let anyone confuse you, here: TOMMY was a Rock Opera composed by Townshend and recorded by THE WHO. The, later, film of the work was an afterthought and would never have existed without TOMMY being written and recorded and released, FIRST! [It, kind-of, hamstringed, The Who in some ways - See: The failed: LIFEHOUSE project and the later: QUADROPHENIA (which, to some extent, is also a "Rock Opera" - the title reflects a misunderstanding of what "schizophrenia" actually is, or means. ...but IT IS based on 4 personalities which are characters based around personalities IN the band. Yes.) - Don't get me wrong: WHO'S NEXT and QUADROPHENIA are, likely, THE WHO's BEST works, overall. Both brilliant and superbly developed and written and performed. ...but Townshend became slightly "obsessed" with writing large works (such as operas and symphonies) - which, sometimes, could interfere with: JUST write a great song and let people enjoy it!!!... - Hey: "It is what it is." 😜😛 🙄]
@keef7224
4 жыл бұрын
T. Andra Agree as far as studio work, but feel their best work was actually on stage from ‘68-‘73, roughly. Simply astounding power and command.
@nitab1971
4 жыл бұрын
Precisely.
@chrismosure8197
4 жыл бұрын
@@velvetbees actually. His father was abusing his mother or something and his father said. You didn't see it. You didn't hear it. You won't speak it. Tommy then fell into the trauma and was later abused by his uncle in that state.
@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra
4 жыл бұрын
@@velvetbees Right. Elton recorded his version for the Tommy movie. It's pretty cool. Personally, I like the orig. better, but. YO!!: E.J.'s band was killer in the '70s!!!!! 🤘🤘
@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra
4 жыл бұрын
@@keef7224 Yes. Agreed. 👍
@alansilverman8500
4 жыл бұрын
"Tommy" is a fictional character. The most far out, mind bending track on the album is "Amazing Journey/Sparks" check it out! You might want to take a look at some of The Who's live recordings where you can seeTownsend do his windmills and Keith Moon really goes to town!
@peck404
4 жыл бұрын
I Can see For Miles. Or I Can't Explain!!!!!
@jossoakes2823
4 жыл бұрын
I agree, Kelli ! I love I Can See For Miles. I think y'all would swim in that sauce ! Cheers !
@loosilu
4 жыл бұрын
I can See For Miles is WAY before it's time. So cool.
@Barbinator
4 жыл бұрын
YESSSSS!!
@06prisoner
4 жыл бұрын
I Can See For Miles is a great choice! You should listen to that next.
@urbangrouse
4 жыл бұрын
I can see for miles!
@undersolo
4 жыл бұрын
Get to “Live at Leeds” very soon, gentlemen, preferably “Young Man Blues”!
@graememedley2506
4 жыл бұрын
undersolo Totally agree & IMO what is the very best live album by any Rock and Roll band ever. The who are better live than in the studio, so dudes you got to check this album out big time! Amazing Journey/Sparks is pure Banger of brilliance.
@storytime1536
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, y'all HAVEN'T reacted to The Who until you've reacted to them live. I'd say "Young Man Blues" from Isle of Wight 1970 rather than Live at Leeds, just for the reason that Leeds wasn't filmed--Isle of Wight has some of the best concert footage of them I've seen. Captures their stage presence perfectly. kzitem.info/news/bejne/rm-Y1XqwoYeHemk
@michaeld.mahoney9106
4 жыл бұрын
Live at Leeds is an excellent album. One of the best live albums ever recorded. You need to check this out.
@avdreader1
4 жыл бұрын
Young man blues is fantastic!!
@jeffmay8139
4 жыл бұрын
Tommy was a deaf, dumb and blind kid, the center of this 'rock opera'. in the story, he can play pinball by feel masterfully.
@hellsbells8689
4 жыл бұрын
By "Feel", my dear? "He plays by sense of smell" ;-)
@bcherbs
4 жыл бұрын
These guys are great, I love how they both sway to the music so out of time , it's hilarious.
@averyhappycamper4533
4 жыл бұрын
bcherbs , so it's not just me? I even tried listening/watching with some JB but they're still off rhythm ! There must be a delay built into the recording sys because it's always off by about 1/2 second or so!
@VeryVocalPro
3 жыл бұрын
They’re not out of time, folks. They are hearing the music a split second before we are due to the latency in recording to their DAW and listening to the source. Notice they seem to react just before something cool happens. 😎
@LJK2159
3 жыл бұрын
You got to be kidding me These two guys are about as lame as they come The music is good no question There reactions ? I’d be embarrassed Give it up !!!
@gliebzeit
Жыл бұрын
Wayne's World ... Wayne's World!!! ;)
@paulrevererider7392
4 жыл бұрын
The Great Rock Opera “Tommy” Also Elton John does a great cover 👍
@petebaron7886
4 жыл бұрын
for great read shite
@davidmel2158
4 жыл бұрын
The Real Me ..... one of the greatest bassist songs of all time.
@PtitMallerayzan
4 жыл бұрын
One Way Out One Way Out One Way Out (live Fillmore East) THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND ! PLEASE !
@Lannes03
4 жыл бұрын
/ AGREE )))
@petercarpentieri5581
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Andy and Alex, I'm a subscriber and I love what you're doing. I get the premise of your channel, you're musicians who are discovering great music from the past. I subscribed to your channel because the music you play is the soundtrack of my youth, and watching someone listen to this music for the first time and fall in love with it is a rediscovery for me. Thanks.
@freddymo3339
4 жыл бұрын
It is just part of Tommy, the Rock Opera. Later immortalized by Elton John.
@SonicVolcanoify
4 жыл бұрын
The final song of this album is great (We're Not Gonna Take It, which contains the beautiful See Me Feel Me-part). You should react to that one! Amazing video once again guys. Keep on rockin'!
@barryashby5394
3 жыл бұрын
that's what we did in the 60s, rode round on our scooters, mod gear, and played pinball. happy memories.
@patrickrichichi6602
4 жыл бұрын
another classic!! Any song on the Who's Next album is a banger!!!
@loosilu
4 жыл бұрын
That entire album is insanely good.
@jbellinger99
4 жыл бұрын
yes has to be their best effort - how about "Getting in Tune"?
@deannacrownover3
4 жыл бұрын
Before I even watch this video, don't you dare ask what Pinball Wizard is about! I gave you young'uns fair warning at least a month ago that you needed to see the rock opera, Tommy to understand the songs from the album! You would have to understand what turned Tommy into the pinball wizard... You have to know why he is deaf dumb and blind... It's a very tragic but very powerful Opera.
@metalmark65
4 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Like picking a song off Pink Floyd The Wall and wondering what the hell they're talking about lol
@seekfirst817
4 жыл бұрын
Bossy, I like that
@deannacrownover3
4 жыл бұрын
@@seekfirst817 (I'm old...I can get away with it lol! I've seen the rock Opera "Hair"! Also tragic.)
@deannacrownover3
4 жыл бұрын
@@metalmark65 Exactly! Trying to explain the videos is even more difficult, plus ,they're missing all the little, intros and outros (or don't understand them when they do.) It's like that with everyone that gets into a certain band but doesn't know there's an order to it that evolves track after track. If a song is part of an actual storyline, then that story should be told in it's proper order or none of it makes sense. If they'd listened to "I'm Free", they wouldn't have understood what kind of freedom it is and why it's so powerful.
@Koda_radioNHS84
4 жыл бұрын
@@deannacrownover3 was lucky enough to see Jesus Christ Superstar twice, in London and NY way back when. throw in Hair and then throw in Tommy and Quadrophenia , there was some awesome breakthrough stuff goin on. true some def better, sonetimes much moreso, than others. But sure was alot of good stuff round if you were lucky enough to get to it.
@natalie2240
4 жыл бұрын
I really lucked out because I have an aunt who loves classic rock and introduced me to a LOT of old music at a very early age. She also loved Tommy and when I was (truthfully) too young to even try to understand it, I read basically the whole book she had that detailed the story of Tommy. I was SO invested in it even if I didn't really get it till I was older. But as I watched you guys react to this I was CRACKING UP because I was trying to imagine listening to this with fresh ears and could only imagine the confusion you guys must have felt! Still, whether you know the whole story or not there's no denying this song is so damn good. It gets me hyped every time I hear it! Also, I just found this channel today but I feel like they should totally do some research after they listen to the song and before/during their review of it. Like check the lyrics, brush up a bit on the story, and get some context. I just came from a review they did on Springsteen and they said: "I dunno what year this came out." Like? You can google it right on your phone, hun! How can you fully review a song if you don't know the context of when it came out, etc?? I dunno, just my two cents! Either way, it's always super enjoyable to watch people hear classics like this for the first time!!
@beverlycobb724
4 жыл бұрын
One of 2 rock opera's penned by Pete Townsend. Have to listen to the whole album to understand it. Quadraphenia is the other Who rock opera...
@Bezzell_Rocket
4 жыл бұрын
You have to listen to the whole ALBUM, or it makes no sense. Also "Quadrophenia" . Both concept albums that need to be listened to in their entirety.
@whogrl
4 жыл бұрын
The Bezzopulus Absolutely!
@chrisnewton5126
4 жыл бұрын
FYI there used to be pinball machines everywhere like in the back of Delis, Diners and other neighborhood stores (in 60's and 70's). Three games for a Quarter (more if you "got a replay" from score or match). There were real pinball legends down on the boardwalk in AC and in Vegas. Imagine playing while rocking to this. This was before Pong.
@kesleycottrell1416
4 жыл бұрын
Tommy is one of those albums like The Wall and 2112. It's best listened to front to back. It's one of the greatest opera's.
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