Love The Beat, but this is singularly the most amazing, emotionally impacting version of any song ever recorded. Strangely this is the only song I could loop all day long. It is singularly evocative. It makes me unabashedly weep like no other I can speak to in the almost 60 years I have been planted on planet A.
In my humble opinion Pete Townsend is one of the best musicians, composers, song writers of all time. His bio WHO I AM was both fascinating and captivating. His acoustic guitar work is incredible especially when combined with his electric guitar and the band. Great cover of an awesome song too❤
This song makes me think of how badly I miss my son for some reason. It will always have a very special place in my heart. I'll never give up. Never gonna run away. I will hold him again someday, if it's the last thing I do, I'll die happy.
Give Pete his flowers for this one. He took a song he didn’t write and made it utterly his own. As great as the original is (and it’s one of my favorites), Pete beats it with an acoustic guitar, bass, and piano. Makes it feel it even more resolute and desperate at once. A lesson in personalization
He has been magnificent since I first heard him in the mid to late sixties. Students of music will always know him unless insufferable academic classicists snuff out study of him. My professor of music appreciation in the early 70's thought rock an abomination. He was an educated fool. And a snob.
@tpp5151 If someone had said to me, “You know that song ‘Save It For Later?’ Don’t you think that it was practically custom-made for Pete Townshend? I mean, you’re a big fan of _All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes_ and _White City._ Can’t you totally imagine Pete singing this?” I would _have_ to have replied with a resounding “YES!” The story in Wikipedia about Pete calling up the songwriter (English Beat guitarist Dave Wakeling, who assumed he was being pranked) and, saying “I’m sitting with David Gilmour, and we're trying to work out [how to play the chords]” is classic!
Lately I have been tuned into Entwhistle's unbelievable mastery, but your comment grabbed my attention because it is so true! You ain't kidding, brother! Townshend is a deft hand at guitar. His technique is lively and clean-sounding but never methodic or robotic. He plays relaxed and loose, like he was born to play! The absolute best good habit to establish early on if you want to enjoy a long profitable career touring.
@@emilymccartney1593To be fair: the band was legally required to be identified over in the US as ‘The English Beat’ as there was already an American band recording and gigging under that name in the States.
A testament to how great a song this is. The Beat and Townsend have approached the song from completely different angles, one is ska-based and one classic accoustic. And both versions are extraordinarily powerful. An awesome piece of songwriting. And two perfect performances. Love 'em both.
@A.J. Kohlhepp It must be quite an honor to know that Pete Townshend loves your song. AND performs it so beautifully. I would be floating on air much like I was when I was able to meet him as a teenager. He was quite gracious and kind. My life was complete as far as I was concerned at that point.
It’s extremely rare for me to rally like a “remake” from another artist. But this FEELs like a totally different song. 2 big thumbs up. I can enjoy both songs for 2 different reasons and moods!
Totally LOVE English Beat. Dave in particular. Both are wonderful and moving. Dave and his rich sexy voice..But this version by Pete is beyond any words I can fabricate...makes me cry. So beautiful and deep.
I'd be honored if some P.T. fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of SLIT SKIRTS and A LITTLE IS ENOUGH on my YT channel in tribute to the master of lyricism and composition. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.
This song goes out from my heart to the few people who've bitterly betrayed and wronged me, and to my own physical body, which has slowly broken down over time beyond repair. Townshend will live on forever . . .
Townshend knew a good song when he heard one. He still does. I like the fact that he is not mired in the past. Most artists cover either songs from their own generation or earlier ones, but Pete covered this song by younger songwriters. Even today, he still keeps his ear to the ground for what's going on now.
0:27 I know the original message of this song is about growing up. But for those of us who battle addiction this song was written by angels and in this cover, played by one. It is now my anthem and higher power.
Surprised that there aren't people from the Netflix show Love checking this classic song out. Previously to watching Love I had only heard the English Beat version. When the opening cords came on the song sounded so familiar to me. Then I heard Pete Townshends voice. Just magic. The show is great as well and this song really suited the episode.
Couldn't agree more. Was a perfect choice for that moment. Their relationship was so fraught at the beginning and kind of began to crystallize in that moment. Some more trouble down the line but this was such a crucial moment. Among my all-time favorite needle drops.
A clear example of why he's one of the best singer, writer, guitarists still alive right now, he made a great choice to cover this, it fits him better then anyone else.
What I love about Pete is the bitter bite in all of his phrasing....channeled and suppressed rage coming out in spittles of truth. And it works..otherwise you have Bread,America and the Cowsills. Or Kiki Dee.
With any art, there are people who are great, there are people who are iconic, there are people who are talented. And then there's people who INVENT the art form. Pete, along with a few others, INVENTED the art form.
How does a huge Pete Townshend fan miss this wonder? Incredible remake. Tough task to make a great remake from a great original but this sure hits the spot. The guitar riffs, fast and Tommyesque, over the piano is a tremendous saxophone substitute it would seem.
Thank you for posting this. I never thought I would hear a cover of this song that approached the original. Such a pure form of the English Beat and that era. Love the fact that Townshend had the humility and passion to go so deep on a song written by someone else. This showcases Pete's voice and emotional intensity better than any other song i can think of. Bravo.
[Lyrics] Two dozen other dirty lovers Must be a sucker for it Cry cry but I don’t need my Mother Just hold my hand while I come to a decision on it Sooner or later Your legs give way, you hit the ground Save it for later Don’t run away and let me down Sooner or later You hit the deck, you get found out Save it for later Don’t run away and let me down You’ve lettin’ me down You run away, run away Lettin’ me down, run away Black air and seven seas are rotten through But what can you do? I don’t know how I’m meant to act with all of you lot Sometimes I don’t try I just n-n-n-n-n-now-n-now Now-now-now-now-now-now-n-now Sooner or later Your legs give way, you hit the ground Save it for later Don’t run away and let me down Sooner or later You hit the deck, you get found out Save it for later Don’t run away and let me down You’ve lettin’ me down Run away, run away Lettin’ me down (Instrumental section) Why don’t you hold me? Why don’t you hold me and kiss me now Why don’t you just hold me? Why don’t you hold me and kiss me now Two dozen other stupid reasons Why we should suffer all this Don’t bother trying to explain them Just hold my hand while I come, to a decision on this Sooner or later Your legs give way, you hit the ground Save it for later Don’t run away and let me down Sooner or later You hit the deck, you get found out Save it for later Don’t run away, don’t let me down You let me down Oh, run away, run away, run away, and run away, lettin’ me down Run away, and run away, lettin’ me down Save it for later! Mmhm, save it for later! Save it for later honey Save all that stuff for later! Hold me! Why don’t you hold me and kiss me now I want you to hold me! Why don’t you hold me and kiss me honey Save it for later! Oooh! Mmhm Don’t run away, and run away Run away, run away, run away, run away, lettin’ me down Run away, run away, run away, run away, and lettin’ me down Run away, run away, and lettin’ me down (x4)
Got here by way of Netflix series "Love". I had never heard this song but I listened to Beat version and Pete's version is by far the better of them. I am 66 years old, love The Who and Pete's and Roger's solo efforts. Way to go Pete!
The movie Like Father brought me here tonight, listening to this song over & over. Randy (my good friend) & I saw The Who at the Sports Arena in San Diego during their 1971 tour. Man, "Who's Next" had just been released with so many classic hits. The best part, we were sitting 8th row dead center of the stage. Thank you so much for an unforgettable & unbelievable 3 hour concert!
Jack, good memories. The first time I seen them was bell vue, Manchester . They had just released quadrophenia, 73. Greatest show I've ever witnessed by 4 people, no lasers, video tape, multi cam shots or backing tracks. That night I bought the l.p. in the foyer. Spent my return train fare on it. Had to walk back to Southport, about 40 miles. The two friends with me wernt too pleased with my irrational purchase. All night they wernt too pleased with my irrational purchase. It was about 3pm the next day I had it on the turntable, that night I knew every word off every song, every clap of thunder, every seagull every, wave on the beach every train. In 2013 they toured with it again, the 40 th anniversary. It was in the echo arena, Liverpool. That night I witnessed the greatest show I've ever seen by 2 live men & 2 dead men. The footage wes fantastic with lots of unseen film of the Ox & Keith. I've managed well enough in the intervening to afford a taxi home these days but I would have paid the price of walking there & back to see that show again. Thank you Pete & Roger for the journey
Brilliant cover. Pete just OWNS it! The Who were in town last night and I missed seeing them for the 14th time because I was passing a sodden kidney stone. Bloody hell! I name them. This one was named in his honour.
My girlfriends fave song. Dead by 20. Wasn't my fault but, feeling a full 35 years of guilt on hearing this version. can't bear to listen to the original.
One of the most memorable songs of my youth while living ing England. The original version was awesome, but the way this legend put it together helps me reflect.
I remember seeing an interview with Pete where he couldn't stop playing this and trying to explain why he felt this was such a great tune! I agreed, and am glad he finally covered it! A superb tribute to a great artist and "80s band! I'm really missing that voice of Dave, though!
A good friend of mine recommended me this song, it was just as good as the original, sadly he passed away this past year. I'll always remember our friendship and conversations. R.I.P AJ
@@booeyats1 thank you, that means alot and also reminded me to listen to this song again. Aj was such a good person and was always there to talk whenever you needed him. A great human being, God bless you aswell.
Yet another great reason to respect one of the great geniuses of pop-era rock music. You don't hear him covering that many tunes, but he clearly gives the songwriting its due with this incredible rendition. What a treasure.
I'd be honored if some P.T. fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of SLITSKIRTS and A LITTLE IS ENOUGH on my YT channel in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and keep on rocking.
Pete has that higher range, prettier if you will, with really pronounced fluctuations conveying intense emotion and sensitivity. Daltrey's voice is big, bold, blasting, and certainly passionate, but it can sometimes leave you empty because of this. I always think of Pete fighting himself and Daltrey fighting the world.
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One of THE best covers of a great 80's song if there ever was one. Just amazing and beautiful. Never gets old.
absolutely you are on the money
Love The Beat, but this is singularly the most amazing, emotionally impacting version of any song ever recorded. Strangely this is the only song I could loop all day long. It is singularly evocative. It makes me unabashedly weep like no other I can speak to in the almost 60 years I have been planted on planet A.
yes, absolutely. What a powerful cover.
Townsend. one of the masters.
In my humble opinion Pete Townsend is one of the best musicians, composers, song writers of all time. His bio WHO I AM was both fascinating and captivating. His acoustic guitar work is incredible especially when combined with his electric guitar and the band. Great cover of an awesome song too❤
I agree
in total agreement
@@t.a.7970Cyndie Lauper fan, are you?..hahahaaaa😅
@@t.a.7970 new metal twat for sure
SPETTACOLARE ...
The ability of this man to make things feel so grand and touching will never cease to amaze me. What a brilliant take on this song.
This song makes me think of how badly I miss my son for some reason. It will always have a very special place in my heart. I'll never give up. Never gonna run away. I will hold him again someday, if it's the last thing I do, I'll die happy.
😢❤
If this song reminds you of your son….he had really good taste in music ❤
Not only did he have impeccable taste in music he must’ve been a really special person❤
i understand you. my son is is just as precious
be strong
Townshend is so far ahead as an artist, we're yet to catch up to realize how great he is.
So true.
He’s the best of the best. The GOAT hands down.
Left 'em all in the dust ......
Give Pete his flowers for this one.
He took a song he didn’t write and made it utterly his own. As great as the original is (and it’s one of my favorites), Pete beats it with an acoustic guitar, bass, and piano. Makes it feel it even more resolute and desperate at once. A lesson in personalization
Incredible how he played three instruments at once. They don't make them like that anymore.
Because he is a genius.
Has ANYONE ever strummed a guitar better then Pete? I think not, his right hand deserves a spot of its own in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Ha, I've always said this, best strummer ever (not counting Joe, of course)
Pete was the rhythm section of the Who, Keith Moon was the lead and Entwistle was the thunder...
"Why don't you hold me" line in Townsend version reaches into my soul. I love this version and the original version. Viva beautiful music.
He made this song his own. Awesome version.
it's a spectacular rendition - great comment by you - bravo
His delivery of that line just kills me.
my brother died from an overdose,his friend sent this to me and I was floored. brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it
((hugs))
Condolences, friend.
Giant hugs friend, I know it well, I’m the last of all my old friends.
❤❤❤❤
Spectacular in all aspects. Pete Townshend will be rediscovered by a new generation when we are all gone to the great gig in the sky.
He has been magnificent since I first heard him in the mid to late sixties. Students of music will always know him unless insufferable academic classicists snuff out study of him. My professor of music appreciation in the early 70's thought rock an abomination. He was an educated fool. And a snob.
Don't hold your breath.
Nice to be optimistic but , naa it's all downhill from what I see
The pedo stuff that he got caught up in will be his down fall in the future.
@@scottgoodman8993 bravo - music will live on independent of opinions! take care brother
@@qft4300 still here ! still listening !
Pete's love for this song really shows.
Pete didn't write this song but you can tell how heartfelt this is, he makes it his own.
@tpp5151 If someone had said to me, “You know that song ‘Save It For Later?’ Don’t you think that it was practically custom-made for Pete Townshend? I mean, you’re a big fan of _All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes_ and _White City._ Can’t you totally imagine Pete singing this?” I would _have_ to have replied with a resounding “YES!” The story in Wikipedia about Pete calling up the songwriter (English Beat guitarist Dave Wakeling, who assumed he was being pranked) and, saying “I’m sitting with David Gilmour, and we're trying to work out [how to play the chords]” is classic!
one of the best covers i've ever heard
Michael Cody Wilkinson , P.T. has done many a great cover
Might be the best actually.
yup
original English beat version is better still
Pete wrote the song
a reminder of how great a guitar player townshend is, and how brilliant The English Beat was.
The Beat.
as above: The Beat.
Known as the English Beat in the U.S. and Canada. The British Beat in Australia. @@SirRico70
Lately I have been tuned into Entwhistle's unbelievable mastery, but your comment grabbed my attention because it is so true!
You ain't kidding, brother! Townshend is a deft hand at guitar. His technique is lively and clean-sounding but never methodic or robotic.
He plays relaxed and loose, like he was born to play!
The absolute best good habit to establish early on if you want to enjoy a long profitable career touring.
@@emilymccartney1593To be fair: the band was legally required to be identified over in the US as ‘The English Beat’ as there was already an American band recording and gigging under that name in the States.
the piano adds quite a bit of drama, i hear shades of baba o'riley
song is so dense, in a great way.
There's this tension of frustration in Pete's music. It makes this cover great.
Yesss! totally!
I agree, I have a new love for Pete since I found out he followed Meher Baba.
On a bad day, I simply close the door to my office and put this on repeat and all is right in the world.
Amazing!!!
T Demetris same but it’s a hot shower for me:p this is the best shower song
T Demetris Yes!
I'm on one of those days :)
save it for ever!!!
T Demetris Great advice. Thank you.
Always thought this song needed more attention by others. Love Pete’s voice. This is wonderfully clear and simply mesmerizing. Cheers.
A testament to how great a song this is. The Beat and Townsend have approached the song from completely different angles, one is ska-based and one classic accoustic. And both versions are extraordinarily powerful. An awesome piece of songwriting. And two perfect performances. Love 'em both.
The Beat were Ska but also infused with a pop sensibility which is Save it for later is which is more of pop song in my humble opinion.
Who is English beat? At this point, not even the who cares. ;)
Harvey Danger has a great cover too. All three versions prove what a great song this is.
The Beat's version of this song isn't ska.
I love the English Beat. I love the Who. I absolutely love what Pete's done with this version.
Nobody captures the feeling of desperate yearning quite like this guy.
Theres a certain honesty in his music...you feel his internal conflict...he is a true artist.
Hey Lev
0⁰1
That's because he INVENTED it.
One of the greatest
I once heard a rumor that Pete wished that he had wrote this song. He certainly performs it like it was his. Original was excellent also.
Only Pete Townshend could make a song like this sound like his own. Love the English Beat.
@A.J. Kohlhepp It must be quite an honor to know that Pete Townshend loves your song. AND performs it so beautifully. I would be floating on air much like I was when I was able to meet him as a teenager. He was quite gracious and kind. My life was complete as far as I was concerned at that point.
@@TheJonesy1957 Townshend did say that. He always loved the progression and A.J. is right...Townshend's touch is magic, and makes anything his own.
@A.J. Kohlhepp Well said.
I wish too I had
Just beyond a cover. The Beat oroginal brilliant. This is redemptive and shows Pete's brilliance as an artist. Breathtakingly beautiful.
Townshend was one of the most iconic musicians of the last century.
Still is.
@@aladdinsane7882 that's a fact...
Shame about the pedophilia
It's amazing and wonderful that one of the most iconic musicians of the 20th century pays homage to a great, "niche" musical group.
Don't you mean "IS?"
Well done Pete!!
RIP RANKING ROGER 😢
You’ll always live in our hearts and minds Rudeboy! ✊
Bloody brilliant version of this song. It give me chills.
" BEAUTIFUL "
Hats off to Pete Townshend for a splendid cover of a splendid song by The Beat.
English Beat.
@@RighteousMommy No, when they were formed in 1978 they were called The Beat.
@@RighteousMommy The Beat, only the EB for USA legal reasons
It’s extremely rare for me to rally like a “remake” from another artist. But this FEELs like a totally different song. 2 big thumbs up. I can enjoy both songs for 2 different reasons and moods!
I think Pete Townshend is the very best at playing and strumming an acoustic guitar.
I think I've already made this same comment on this thread, but this is honestly one of the BEST covers I've ever heard.
You can't find this on any music app!! It makes me nuts
Totaly agree. I love pete and the who, but this version far exceeded my expectations.
Totally LOVE English Beat. Dave in particular. Both are wonderful and moving. Dave and his rich sexy voice..But this version by Pete is beyond any words I can fabricate...makes me cry. So beautiful and deep.
thanks///glad you did
...crying now...
I'd be honored if some P.T. fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of SLIT SKIRTS and A LITTLE IS ENOUGH on my YT channel in tribute to the master of lyricism and composition. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.
Pete adds true atmosphere......
lol the orig is better
Saving this song in my RUclips playlist. For later.
This song goes out from my heart to the few people who've bitterly betrayed and wronged me, and to my own physical body, which has slowly broken down over time beyond repair.
Townshend will live on forever . . .
Your comment is exactly how I feel. Brought a tear to my eye. Peace and love to you from wherever you may find it, mostly from within.
What the heck are you on about oldy?
@@nathaniliescu4597 Playing all those video games 24/7 has permanently stunted your emotional growth.
I can't stop listening to this
Townshend knew a good song when he heard one. He still does. I like the fact that he is not mired in the past. Most artists cover either songs from their own generation or earlier ones, but Pete covered this song by younger songwriters. Even today, he still keeps his ear to the ground for what's going on now.
It's a 30 year old tune !
@@heronaddict2 True! But they were still younger than he was at the time it came out.
Longer than that! Early 80s i believe.early 80s for the english beat! I had the album back then!
Dave Wakeling explaining how this came about is funny.
Does anyone know where I can get this version, so I don’t have to get into YT?
0:27 I know the original message of this song is about growing up. But for those of us who battle addiction this song was written by angels and in this cover, played by one. It is now my anthem and higher power.
Whenever a great songwriter covers another artists song, it say alot of what they think of it.
Perfect....in every way possible!......
Surprised that there aren't people from the Netflix show Love checking this classic song out. Previously to watching Love I had only heard the English Beat version. When the opening cords came on the song sounded so familiar to me. Then I heard Pete Townshends voice. Just magic. The show is great as well and this song really suited the episode.
Couldn't agree more. Was a perfect choice for that moment. Their relationship was so fraught at the beginning and kind of began to crystallize in that moment. Some more trouble down the line but this was such a crucial moment. Among my all-time favorite needle drops.
A clear example of why he's one of the best singer, writer, guitarists still alive right now, he made a great choice to cover this, it fits him better then anyone else.
He is a magical musical genius
The Tune Is Dope. Pete's remake is Dope. Just beautiful . Brings a tear to my eye. Nuff Said.
at 60 years old, and having listened to the Who and Townsend solo albums...this is my favorite solo work of his!
Just to be sure, you do realize this is a cover of the classic English Beat song, right?... As great a cover as it is...
vazmo14850 Gorgeousness and gorgeosity. :)
I was going to say it's a cover
Seems like you might enjoy checking out the English Beat's catalog, as well, then. ;)
First heard this watching a movie - now I can’t remember the movie - but I can repeat this song over and over again
Townshend's guitar on this version is superb.
Love a series from Netflix bought me here. What a beautiful song!
Me too! Just watched that episode last night
One of my most admired people on the Planet...
for me, he's truly genius.
What I love about Pete is the bitter bite in all of his phrasing....channeled and suppressed rage coming out in spittles of truth. And it works..otherwise you have Bread,America and the Cowsills. Or Kiki Dee.
Leave Kiki alone geezer
way to pay homage to one of the best underappreciated bands of the 80's.
Wouldn't call them 'underappreciated' , .or 'short-lived'.
This song could very easily be my epitaph. If a song could condense a life wasted on useless pursuits, this version is it.
I absolutely love Pete Townshend! He's an extraordinary guitarist as well!!!
With any art, there are people who are great, there are people who are iconic, there are people who are talented. And then there's people who INVENT the art form. Pete, along with a few others, INVENTED the art form.
Really, I was not aware.
Ive been looking for this for months
One of the rare occasions I like a cover as much as the original. This is brilliant. #RIPRoger
It’s 6 am and about to finish night shift and I found this brilliant song
How does a huge Pete Townshend fan miss this wonder? Incredible remake. Tough task to make a great remake from a great original but this sure hits the spot. The guitar riffs, fast and Tommyesque, over the piano is a tremendous saxophone substitute it would seem.
Thank you for posting this. I never thought I would hear a cover of this song that approached the original. Such a pure form of the English Beat and that era. Love the fact that Townshend had the humility and passion to go so deep on a song written by someone else. This showcases Pete's voice and emotional intensity better than any other song i can think of. Bravo.
[Lyrics]
Two dozen other dirty lovers
Must be a sucker for it
Cry cry but I don’t need my Mother
Just hold my hand while I come
to a decision on it
Sooner or later
Your legs give way, you hit the ground
Save it for later
Don’t run away and let me down
Sooner or later
You hit the deck, you get found out
Save it for later
Don’t run away and let me down
You’ve lettin’ me down
You run away, run away
Lettin’ me down, run away
Black air and seven seas are rotten through
But what can you do?
I don’t know how I’m meant to act with all of you lot
Sometimes I don’t try
I just n-n-n-n-n-now-n-now
Now-now-now-now-now-now-n-now
Sooner or later
Your legs give way, you hit the ground
Save it for later
Don’t run away and let me down
Sooner or later
You hit the deck, you get found out
Save it for later
Don’t run away and let me down
You’ve lettin’ me down
Run away, run away
Lettin’ me down
(Instrumental section)
Why don’t you hold me?
Why don’t you hold me and kiss me now
Why don’t you just hold me?
Why don’t you hold me and kiss me now
Two dozen other stupid reasons
Why we should suffer all this
Don’t bother trying to explain them
Just hold my hand while I come, to a decision on this
Sooner or later
Your legs give way, you hit the ground
Save it for later
Don’t run away and let me down
Sooner or later
You hit the deck, you get found out
Save it for later
Don’t run away, don’t let me down
You let me down
Oh, run away, run away, run away, and run away, lettin’ me down
Run away, and run away, lettin’ me down
Save it for later! Mmhm, save it for later!
Save it for later honey
Save all that stuff for later!
Hold me!
Why don’t you hold me and kiss me now
I want you to hold me!
Why don’t you hold me and kiss me honey
Save it for later!
Oooh! Mmhm
Don’t run away, and run away
Run away, run away, run away, run away,
lettin’ me down
Run away, run away, run away, run away, and lettin’ me down
Run away, run away, and lettin’ me down (x4)
He took the song and truly made it his own.. 💓
Got here by way of Netflix series "Love". I had never heard this song but I listened to Beat version and Pete's version is by far the better of them. I am 66 years old, love The Who and Pete's and Roger's solo efforts. Way to go Pete!
I love Pete Townshend's voice.
I just love that Pete gave a bit of a nod to those guys.
We are the mods, we are the mods, WE ARE WE ARE WE ARE THE MODS!!!!
We are Gods, we are Gods, we are we are we are Gods!
@@teleny2 How did i ever miss this reply?! hate it when that happens.
Indeed madam. ;)
What a fantastic cover. I'm not usually into cover versions but this has just converted me.
The show love brought me to this song
The movie Like Father brought me here tonight, listening to this song over & over. Randy (my good friend) & I saw The Who at the Sports Arena in San Diego during their 1971 tour. Man, "Who's Next" had just been released with so many classic hits. The best part, we were sitting 8th row dead center of the stage. Thank you so much for an unforgettable & unbelievable 3 hour concert!
Jack, good memories. The first time I seen them was bell vue, Manchester . They had just released quadrophenia, 73. Greatest show I've ever witnessed by 4 people, no lasers, video tape, multi cam shots or backing tracks. That night I bought the l.p. in the foyer. Spent my return train fare on it. Had to walk back to Southport, about 40 miles. The two friends with me wernt too pleased with my irrational purchase. All night they wernt too pleased with my irrational purchase. It was about 3pm the next day I had it on the turntable, that night I knew every word off every song, every clap of thunder, every seagull every, wave on the beach every train. In 2013 they toured with it again, the 40 th anniversary. It was in the echo arena, Liverpool. That night I witnessed the greatest show I've ever seen by 2 live men & 2 dead men. The footage wes fantastic with lots of unseen film of the Ox & Keith. I've managed well enough in the intervening to afford a taxi home these days but I would have paid the price of walking there & back to see that show again. Thank you Pete & Roger for the journey
Brilliant cover. Pete just OWNS it! The Who were in town last night and I missed seeing them for the 14th time because I was passing a sodden kidney stone. Bloody hell! I name them. This one was named in his honour.
The memories and nostalgia this cover brings is surreal.
This is my favorite Dave Wakeling song, but I never realized Pete had covered it before hearing it on the radio just now. Amazing
This is so incredible. Pete's so powerful.
"love the incorporation of the piano"
Agree, but don't rule out the subtle bass-line as well. This is a true gem indeed.
U R NOT ME
Why isn't this version on Spotify (or on any streaming service for that matter), it's sooo good!
it's on Live One (formerly Slacker)!🙂
I cannot find this anywhere.
@@paolobenmore3504 it’s a bonus track on white city but sadly I don’t think the streaming rights will ever get figured out
@@jaykay5811 Thanks for that tip - just bought the CD. Streaming is very hit or miss.
Look at the ingredients. How could this not result in anything short of brilliant! A bold, beautiful interpretation.
nothing I say will top these comments, I'll save it for later
Nice.
My girlfriends fave song. Dead by 20. Wasn't my fault but, feeling a full 35 years of guilt on hearing this version. can't bear to listen to the original.
Hmm.... that's a very weird way to say that
@@Humblemumble7 isn't it lol. Christ.
Can't.Stop.Listening. I love this version...
One of the most memorable songs of my youth while living ing England. The original version was awesome, but the way this legend put it together helps me reflect.
Who is here after the Eddie Vedder studio version dropped?
Me
The Bear...
Yep!
Yes!
Yup!!
I always come back to this.
WOAWWWWWWWWWW one of the best things I heard in my life ......thanks Pete........The Town has no end .....
I remember seeing an interview with Pete where he couldn't stop playing this and trying to explain why he felt this was such a great tune! I agreed, and am glad he finally covered it! A superb tribute to a great artist and "80s band! I'm really missing that voice of Dave, though!
I can listen to this over and over and over..just hits the spot
Who could possibly dislike this cover? It's one of the best.
A good friend of mine recommended me this song, it was just as good as the original, sadly he passed away this past year. I'll always remember our friendship and conversations. R.I.P AJ
Rest In Peace to your friend Evan… he certainly had great taste. God bless.
@@booeyats1 thank you, that means alot and also reminded me to listen to this song again. Aj was such a good person and was always there to talk whenever you needed him. A great human being, God bless you aswell.
sorry for your loss never easy losing friends
Gosh where do I begin. This much talent in one single person. To give me such joy.
How do you harness that shit. I know he harnesses that in himself. What it must be like.
An indescribably beautiful cover of an already marvelous song. Pure magic.
Yet another great reason to respect one of the great geniuses of pop-era rock music. You don't hear him covering that many tunes, but he clearly gives the songwriting its due with this incredible rendition. What a treasure.
This song just has something on me I can stop when I start listening
Beautiful work Pete
Love has an amazing soundtrack :)
Fuck off
+davidkrod thanks
no need to be such a cock...
david
David is a feisty little tyke! You okay over there, little buddy?
Mickey ♥️
My heart. How I LOVE Pete. let me count the ways..............
Love this version
This sounds more like a Pete Townshend song than most Pete Townshend songs.
I'd be honored if some P.T. fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of SLITSKIRTS and A LITTLE IS ENOUGH on my YT channel in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and keep on rocking.
I feel the same!
@@willritter4076 If you post your channel info I would like to listen. Thank you.
right
My favorite musician of all time.
This is excellent - he made it his own. Glad I came across this by chance tonight.
It's cool how he covers "The English Beat" most are not aware of this song
Awesome version
beautiful version...
Wonderful. A fan of The Who and The English Beat but I never knew Mr. Townsend covered this song.
What a terrific cover, classic Townshend!
Fabulous remake of this song......Pete takes this song to a new high
I think you are high.
Pete has that higher range, prettier if you will, with really pronounced fluctuations conveying intense emotion and sensitivity. Daltrey's voice is big, bold, blasting, and certainly passionate, but it can sometimes leave you empty because of this. I always think of Pete fighting himself and Daltrey fighting the world.
The best, most heartfelt version of this song.
If I could only listen to one musical performance for my remaining years, this would be it. Perfection.
Listen to "Drowned" from "The Secret Policeman's Ball" You might have two.
Who else is here because of the show Love?
Not me, that show fkn stunk!!!
Pete's my second all time favorite singer. My first is that other guy who sings for The Who. Thanks for the upload!!!👍