Hope you guys had an awesome weekend! Thank you to those who came to the Livestream Saturday, it was interesting to say the least, lol!! We’ve got some a couple weeks of content with this set up but the new one will phase in soon!! Cheers guys it was time to hit this BANGER!! 🔥🤟🏻🙌🏻
Given Alex’s apparent obsession with catfish, one of these tunes will come a bit sooner than the rest, what’s it gonna be? * Catfish John - Jerry Garcia and Grateful dead * Green River - Credence Clearwater Revival * Walking in Memphis - Marc Cohn * Catfish Blues - Jimmy Hendrix There’s always Katy Perry, but best not mention that. Oh…Damn… ...I really should go outside and meet people and stuff.
Oh yeah Green River CCR he's going to love that one . This whose song is really cool 🎼 I can't wait to have us all see new set it looked pretty cool in the live! stream.!!
Great tune. Great video by you guys. My vote for the next Who studio song would be Bargain. Most anything off Who’s Next can’t be bad. But, the Live at Leeds version of Magic Bus is killer. Next level jamming.
@@jefftaylor2595 The Who at their peak was considered the loudest touring band. If Daltrey had issues with Entwistle, then he must have had issues with drummer Keith Moon and lead guitarist Pete Townshend. They all had stage mania, Daltry whipped his microphone about, Townshend flailed his strum/pick arm in a windmill motion and Keith Moon crashed into his drums with mayhem. If anything, John Entwistle was the most reserved performer on stage. Jeff, I don't know what you read where, but it is likely hearsay. The Who earned their success by their pure integrity of individual force and creativity that transcended Rock.
This album is my favorite Who album by a mile. "Punk and the Godfather," "Real Me," "The Rock," and just the way the whole story flows together. It really is an example of an album where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
This song is such a good example of how they, on the one hand, competed with each other to dominate, yet on the other, they worked as a perfect symphony.
@@loosilu Sure, he was playing a bass seminar at the Bass centre in London. Afterwards I stayed back to try and meet him and was so nervous (it was like meeting God) all I could ask him was about his Trace Elliot bass stack. But he was the most humble man and really seemed to enjoy talking to me and other fans, I guess he thought that if I was keen enough to wait around then I should get a bit of his time. Lovely guy and a phenomenal bassist.
@@paxonearth According to Wikipedia anyway. "The song features an impressive bass performance by John Entwistle. According to a 1996 interview with Entwistle by Goldmine Magazine, the bass part was recorded on the first take. Entwistle claimed he was "joking around" when he played the part, but the band loved it and used it in the final version.[1]"
Really? I never heard that. I disagree, but it's a good line! I have to find that interview. I'm assuming it was probably an interview from around the release, right?
I agree. _Who's Next_ had more hits, _Tommy_ had more "wow" factor as an early Rock Opera, but _Quadrophenia_ is, start-to-finish, their best album. In fact, many of the songs don't stand well on their own, but fit so perfect in the context of the album that it almost DEMANDS front-to-back listening in a way that many double albums really don't. I'd rather listen to this all the way through than the _White Album_ for example.
Everyone talks about Entwistle’s performance on this - for good reason! But Keith Moon’s drumming is absolutely mind-blowing, a thundering locomotive on the ragged edge of flying straight off the tracks for the entire song.
As much as I like this particularly song, I'm not a big Who fan. This certainly was Entwistle's song - he made it for sure. Moon was just too much of a thrasher for me. A bombastic personality that played drums in the same manner. I kind of concur with what Townsend said: The Who guitarist Pete Townshend expressed gratitude that late drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle were no longer in the band, recalling how they were “fucking difficult to play with.” ... “It's not going to make Who fans very happy, but thank God they're gone,” Townshend told Rolling Stone in a new interview. ultimateclassicrock.com/pete-townshend-keith-moon-john-entwistle/#:~:text=The%20Who%20guitarist%20Pete%20Townshend,fucking%20difficult%20to%20play%20with.%E2%80%9D&text=%E2%80%9CIt's%20not%20going%20to%20make,Stone%20in%20a%20new%20interview.
Those horns you hear during the interlude are played by John Entwisle. In fact, all of the horns on the album are played by John. He started playing trumpet and French horn, before he played any other instrument.
Yes! And apart from Entwistles Horns, the whole brass and string sections on the album ( also 5.15..! ) is pete on the ARP 2500 synthesizer, multitracked.
Yea the entire album is exploration of the protagonist's 4 personalities which Townshend took from the 4 band member's personalities. I remember the liner notes "schizophrenic? I'm bleeding Quadrophenic!". great concept.
This opening "interlude" is the 'overture' for the rock 'opera', Quadrophenia. And like most opera overtures, the idea is to blend in the tunes (and hint at the themes) that appear later in the piece.
I don’t think of it as his four personalities. I think it’s about a young man with no strong sense of his own identity. He keeps trying on identities-some forced from society, some his own-to figure himself out. But every thing he tries results in backlash from a different person or group. No one wants him to be himself-they want him to be like them, so he can’t find himself. He’s not all those people, but I think maybe Pete’s Theme (Love, Reign O’er Me) is the real one. But being a sensitive, loving man is not welcomed.
@@davidteller7681 The A's think Behind Blue Eyes is a ballad so I am pretty sure they would classify this the same. I personally don't think it is one - but what a lot of people on here consider rock and roll I don't think is either. Matter of opinion.
@Celtic Revival / Adfywiad Celtaidd Love them both - I personally think they should have a Who marathon. I also really think they need to get to Ten Years After. I love me some real rock!
@@benavich8 I think you're right! I remembered seeing a picture of Geddy playing that bass. Turns out he visited it. This is an awesome article where Geddy talks about Entwistle, calling him the king of bass. And he mentions The Real Me! www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/geddy_lee_names_the_king_of_rock_bass_who_does_that_on_a_pop_record.html
Guys, John Entwistle on bass and Keith Moon on drums ... in my humble opinion, they were they best EVER at their positions in rock and blues history. I’m a long-time guitarist who knows music inside and out. Those two were the best.
A very good friend of my wife and I was John Entwistle's second wife. (Who fans automatically know who I'm talking about.) She said that he was never mad over it, but was constantly exasperated about being voted the second best bassist in rock, behind Paul McCartney. Then he was voted best bassist of the decade (80s) by fans in one magazine or the other (I really don't remember which one,) and he was elated. She said he walked around with a smile on his face and a spring in his step for a solid week. I never got to meet John, as we met his ex after he passed, but she is loaded with stories about him. As it relates to his music, she said he hated to be called a bass player - he was a bass guitarist. He always played the bass as a lead instrument. That meant turning up the treble to maximum, and turning up the volume so he could hear himself play over Keith Moon. That made Pete Townsend turn up the volume on his guitar so he could hear himself over John. That led to The Who being branded the loudest band in rock.
I saw The Who play this live in Memphis around 1981 or 82. I was 10 ft away from John Entwhistle and thought his fingers were going to fly off his hand when he played this song
The bass line in this song was one of those "Oh my God" moments when I first heard it. I had been on the fence about learning how to play the bass (for a high school rock band). After hearing "The Real Me", there was no question anymore - I HAD to play the bass. Entwistle made bass playing f*cking cool.
For me, Quadrophenia is THE greatest rock album EVER! It is so rich, complex and the musicianship and production is outstanding; unheard of anywhere else. Yes, I know there's Pink Floyd, Led Zep, Nirvana, The Stones, etc, etc, but if I could only ever listen to one rock album again in my life - this is it!
Crazy to consider that Entwistle did not write it out before, and did it, front to back, first take, one take! Also the 4 song references in the interlude each relate to one of the band members.
Context is so important. You really need to listen to the whole opera in one sitting. It is a masterwork. See Me Feel Me would be another Who song that can be listened to out of context. It is epic and you need to experience it. You can do the studio or Woodstock live cut.
Agree you don’t need to react to it but listen to the album. The overture I recommended makes more sense as a foreshadowing the protagonist’s four personalities.
During the years when this got lots of radio play it would often start with just that last end of the interlude about the real me. One thing I have to stress (and I’m sure others have already) this is an album that needs to be listened in it’s full entirely uninterrupted. I know in this microwave age we live in most won’t want to dedicate the time to do that But this is a true rock opera!… You have to follow it from beginning to end. It all makes sense once you listen to it in that way. It’s about a young guy trying to find out who the fuck he is and where he fits in life. it is a masterpiece
The drums by moon just blow me away in this song . Entewhistle on the bass is just masterful. But man those drums .....became a Keith moon fan forever on this song .
The Real Me is basically about the main character in Quadrophenia Jimmy being messed up on drugs & the people he is close to ignoring his behaviour. I am the sea is an instruction of the 4 main characters in the film, played by the 4 members of The Who. If you read the sleeve notes on Quadrophenia it tells the listener the back ground of the album & what its basics are. Tony
Ah. Quadrophenia. My personal "beach" album. I love to sit on a beach and listen to this album; not with noise-reduction headphones, though! I love to let the natural background sound of the waves crashing against the beach run through this entire album. It's a beautiful thing. I can't wait to do it again.
My first real concert was The Who in '96. I had just turned 15. They were playing Quadrophenia on that tour. Absolutely incredible! I wish I could have seen them with Keith. This is their best album. Listen from beginning to end, through headphones, and cranked up loud! Great experience.
@@mattshaheen5333 Great suggestion of using headphones. There is so much going on in this album instrumentally and having headphones on for me helps to distinguish each instrument from another and focus on one if needed. Entwistle really shines through on this album and it is one of my favorite albums, if not my favorite.
This song opens the movie Quadrophenia; probably one of the most memorable/coolest movie intros ever & largely due to Entwistle's epic bass. It just hits you.
The album is concept album, and a film of Quadrophenia, featuring Sting, is also an interesting view on the UK in the 1960s, with Mod and Rockers (The Who were a Mod band)
@@cameramanboyfriend6177 One of my favorite lines on the album: "They finally threw me out. My Mom got drunk on stout......my Dad couldn't stand on two feet, as he lectured about morality".
You can't fully appreciate Quadrophenia without seeing the 1979 Film and relevant documentaries about the early Sixties Mod culture. About Teen confusion and painful transition to adulthood. One of those Who blasters that gave me Tinnitus, but a great price to pay.
In a 1996 interview with Goldmine magazine, Entwistle explained that he recorded it in one take. He was just "joking around" when he played it, but the band thought it was great and used it in the final version.
You guys NEED to watch the who live at the isle of wight festival from 1970, they were on fire, stunning live gig. To me its there peak. And was played early in the morning, as the festival was chaotic. Check it out, some of it is here on youtube.
Right off the bat, I want you to imagine writing this, for a movie, and yet truth that an entire generation would hold as anthem.......Pete Townsend........Daltry singing his words, Entwhistle, Moon...this is mind blowing ..................WASP id a great cover...
That's how you wake up a Monday! Ol' Thunderfingers working his magic on the bass! Fine reaction, gentlemen - love that you are doing lyric analysis. Agree with another poster that your next Who cut should be "Bargain."
The song snippets at the beginning are the theme songs of each band member. Keith Moon's "Bellboy" which he sings is hilarious and sad at the same time. Listening to this whole double album from start to finish is a great experience.
The reason why you NEED the interlude is the "Can you see the real me, can ya? Can ya?" which is the last few seconds of the interlude - and the rest just calms you down ... which helps make the shock of the groove stronger.... without the two minute cool down you come it at 80 mph and it feels like 80 mph... but if you have the intro that 80 mph feels like 100. At least that is how I feel about it.
In 1974 I worked in a hotel in Devon County England, for two of the weeks John Entwistle stayed there, I chatted to him lots. He didn't have his bass but he did have a French horn, he played it for me quite a lot, he is such a musician. Imo he is the greatest Bass player in rock history. Stay Safe Tony
Finally! Kills me hearing that cut off before the amazing instrumental that comes after this song. Entwistle was maybe the first bass player to break out of the standard way of playing bass just to keep the groove. Listen to this whole album start to finish. Total masterpiece.
I had to laugh when you said 'they utilized John Entwistle.' They couldn't stop him. I heard a story told by Pete Townsend that Roger Daltrey was complaining that Entwistle's bass was too loud during concerts but Townsend could only shrug his shoulders and say, "Its Entwistle, what can you do?"
Big fan of The Who. This is a STELLAR song. Highly recommend "The Seeker", "Join Together", "Won't Get Fooled Again", and of course "5:15". Those are all from the classic period/line-up of the band. I also like "You Better You Bet" from the post-Keith Moon era. If/When you do react to this one, go with the album (longer) version.
John Entwistle was one of the greatest bass players that ever lived. And he was no slouch on the horns, either. You need to listen to the whole album for the lyrics to really make sense.
You have discovered the genius of the WHO. I’m impressed dudes. This band probably the first punk band but they are orchestral... their energy is warm and dark. Lyrically they are very important but the rhythm section is where this band lives and thrives. Entwhistle May be the greatest bass player of all time and Moon is all over every tune. He creates an expansiveness that allows their combined psychosis to breath and heave and scream. The Who were a band that was continually in “therapy”.🤘🙏💯
Dan Stephensen Indeed. And their art instructor “urged” them to explore violence and aggression in live theatrical settings. Progressive bloke for the early-60’s..
@@danstephensen9032 Only Pete was an art student. John had studied music, and Roger and Moon had both dropped out of high school. Roger was looking for a way out of there and he started the band.
All of Quadrophenia's songs mean so much more in the context of the album. They're great songs on their own, but really need the whole package for a deeper understanding. Watching the movie helps, too. I guess what I'm saying is the songs are good, but the album is a masterpiece.
Pete Townsend said he wasn't the lead guitarist in the group and john entwistle was this his bass. Brilliant reaction can you please check out I can see for miles. It's epic. 🤘
EmptyGlass99 Pete Townsend will never fit in the category as the best lead guitarist but no one ever attacked the instrument with attitude more than Pete and his flourishing rhythmic hand style strumming the power chords is just fantastic and defined the unique WHO sound for sure!! - so I don't judge Pete by how traditional lead guitarist are judged because he brought a whole new aggression of playing the guitar and I for one prefer the latter.
I don't think the level of Townshend's guitar playing can ever be overstated, in any song of theirs. Playing with three other absolute MONSTER powerhouse talents, and everything he does takes these songs to the next level. Without being flashy, needing to upstage, or anything but perfectly supporting the song. It is insane how great this band is!!!! Awesome video, ROCK ON!
I watched Quadrophenia again last night. My dad was a Mod in London in the early 60s and used to knock about with The Who back in the day. He was best mates with Daltrey's cousin. He was also at the Brighton riots (Mods and Rockers). I was brought up on his music. Dad was playing these guys to me (and so many more amazing bands) on his 45s since I was a baby, and I ended up becoming a musician
Personally, I think this is S-Tier material. Everyone is mentioning “5:15,” which is great, but another monster song from Quadraphenia is “The Punk Meets The Godfather, “ which also has some cool bass work.
Agree on both - S-tier for me and Punk Meets The Godfather before 5:15. Also hoping for a reaction to The Rock. I think A&A will be floored if/when they listen to The Rock.
Dr Jimmy is a monster song also. I'm One is a mini-monster ballad. But every song on the album is must-hear material -- more so than all the songs on The Wall or The White Album
As a poet, I really enjoyed your lyric breakdown. It's nice to see the lyrics get some love and not just the music. Another great Who song is, I Can See For Miles!
I read an article in the NYT in the mid nineties about the introduction of the then new switch over to CDs. He was concerned about the fact that file sharing and single releases might totally change how we listen to rock music. I just realized he was right when I heard you guys talking about " The Real Me" and the interlude at the beginning. In my youth, I would go to my buddies house to hang. He had a $3000 sound system (in 1971), lava lamps, black lights, strobe lights set up in his bedroom. When we listened to music, we ALWAYS listened to at least one side of the album at a time, poring over the lyrics and liner notes for the hundredth time. We wallowed in the sound and argued about the meaning of the lyrics. But the unit of music was the ALBUM, not the songs. It seems to me now that that NYT guy was right. Do artists still even attempt to produce concept albums anymore? Is there a market for a song that only makes sense in the context of a larger narrative. If anyone on the channel has any thoughts about these admittedly "out there" musings, please post your thoughts.
You need to watch some live Who ... Entwhistle is a moster bassist and totally influenced Squire and Geddy Lee. He usually has so much overdrive on it that it often time like a guitar in some of the mixes. Definatley do “5:15” though .... o
I've been waiting for your reaction to this song for a while. You are correct in saying the bass drives the song throughout. It was because of John Entwistle's steady playing that Keith Moon was able to play all over the time in most of their songs. The beginning snippets of music before the main song were representing the four different personalities (Quadrophenia) of the main character Jim. Each band member represented one of the four personalities in different songs throughout the album. John Entwistle was known as "Thunder Fingers "and was a huge influence on Geddy lee's playing. I agree with you this is probably the best bass line in a rock song. The entire album is chock full of great playing so feel free to explore more of the album when you can. 18
John Entwistle is completely unchained and wildin' in this song. I'm a HUGE Geddy Lee fan, but I hold sternly that this is the best bass playing in rock n roll history.
The Who's Quadrophenia is a concept album. It's about this guy Jimmy and how he has 4 side to his personality. Each side is attributed to the four members of The Who. It's impossible to pick a bad song on this album. I'd suggest either Doctor Jimmy or Bell Boy next. On Bell Boy, Keith Moon sings on the chorus.
Now you need to listen to 5:15, Bargain, Getting in Tune, The Song is Over, Pictures of Lilly, Miles and Miles. There is so much to take in. The entire Albums; The Who Sells Out, Tommy, Who's Next, Quadrophenia. Listening to singles gets you in the door, but things really get going when you hear the whole albums. Get back to Alice Cooper, as well, but the early to mid 70's stuff. Billion Dollar Babies will blow you away.
"Thunder Fingers" Entwistle day! What a perfect combination of all elements w/ horns, vocals and deep lyrical message. And, yes Moon doing what he does. wow. I love this song! Can rock out, but it's still a deep song... So, happy you looked at lyrics! Great choice and reaction. Have a wonderful day, fellas. :)
cool guys, one interesting thing about the album was that it was confusing for the listener because it started out with " i went back to the doctor" and some people thought they had played the wrong side of the first disc. However it served to bury the listener inside the story ( knee deep i may add) as to where Jimmy the Mod is mentally and emotionally.
I sat down put some super expensive headphones on and listened to this with you couple of Nerds.It was absolutely awesome,I have the album on vinyl,I haven’t played it in fucking years.I’m going to put it on my Hifi this Saturday,when my wife goes wherever the fuck she goes.Its probably The Who’s best album.I’m glad you gave The Real Me an A+,well done.I hope you get into the Album too.
FINALLY!!! Everyone plays lead in The Who and John Entwistle is imho the greatest rock bassist of all time. What a band.. you two would love the remastered video of A QUICK ONE from the Rock and Roll Circus. It’s incredible..
Initially the plan for the Who was for Daltry to play guitar and Townsend lead - when Daltry became such a good frontman, he dropped the guitar and the ox took on more of the fills / etc.
@@sukie584 I strongly recommend you search multiangle view, You see much more of Moon, in particular a moment. You will see it. After you watch it, let's talk about it!!!!
This is the album that literally saved my life in high school. It is the best rock opera. You really have to light a joint and listen through it straight through. It weaves the 4 themes and then each character in the band becomes a character. Every one gets a side on the LP. I got to see them from the front row live doing the album straight through. Transformative. I had a buddy in college who showed up in my room, put the album on and turned down all the treble just to hear the base. With the right bong that seemed rational.
The Who with Keith Moon is best described as four musicians each playing the lead part. This song is a tour de force for John Entwhistle's bass work, often overlooked in relation to Pete Townsend's guitar bombast and Moon's energy and improvisation, but The Ox was the glue that held the band together sonicly.
Finally! What took you guys so long? First... what was with the "Interlude"? Ace the interlude, start with the song, hit "Play" and get blown away!!! I told you guys it was a "10"! Oh, and boys... meet Mr. John Entwistle.
I'm sure it's been mentioned already, but this is simply the way that Quadrophenia begins, as they're the first two cuts of the album. The first cut is actually the very brief overture of the rock opera, and overtures have commonly featured snippets of music from operatic works and musicals since before the days of Mozart. Townshend did essentially the same thing earlier on with Tommy as well.
Awesome reaction! Love how you dive into the lyrics. That's the setup for the album, a young guy who can't figure out where he fits, and every institution failed him. This song opens up the tension, and after you go through a range of emotions, Love Reign O'er Me is the resolution. It hits you so much harder after that journey. I think the guitar is underrated in this song. I LOVE the third verse where the guitar drops out, and then it comes back in like a bullwhip. In a couple of places, I feel like he's cracking the whip, and the drums come tumbling off the end of it. So happy you did this song!
Loved it! Listen to Young Man Blues!! It's on Who live at Leeds. Also, listen to Grand Funk Railroad - Inside Looking out Live, or TNUC live, or Mark says alright live. The bass in GFRR is also awesome.
John Entwistle (RIP) was an incredible bassist. As only a Power Trio plus Singer, John always held the WHO together. Keith Moon ( RIP )was always off-the-hook with his constant drum solo accompaniment which actually kind of "fit". Seeing them "LIVE" was always a treat. I saw the "final performance" of THE ROCK OPERA~TOMMY. (1970)? It will always be memorable as a high-point in my nearly 70 yrs. (I have been a gigging drummer for 55 yrs.) Pete Townsend, White JumpSuit and all was an incredible showman as were the WHO individually and collectively, and truly a musical force for the ages as to "how it's done"!! I first saw them as a 16 yr old (1966) at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Keith was kicking over his Tubs while smoke pots/strobes and amps tumbled. Pete smashing his guitar. The show included the Association, Sam the Sham & the Pharoahs,( Wooly Booly LOL) Bob Cuban and the InMen, and some other band. (All for $5/ a head) Great fun and my "first date". Roll ahead to 1990. I had the pleasure of meeting Entwistle in Las Vegas where he was doing a small Bass Clinic at a local music store. I didn't realize even who it was at first because he was the "quiet one" of the WHO. But what a consummate Gentleman who took hours with the small group, answering every question with great skill and content. It certainly was a treat for me (though just being a Drum/Keyboard guy). A brush with greatness, I will never forget. Hey Guys. Maybe you could do a show sometime about America's favorite MTV Hosts and Rock Band: HUEY LEWIS and the NEWS. (old buddies of mine from San Francisco Bay)
Hope you guys had an awesome weekend! Thank you to those who came to the Livestream Saturday, it was interesting to say the least, lol!! We’ve got some a couple weeks of content with this set up but the new one will phase in soon!! Cheers guys it was time to hit this BANGER!! 🔥🤟🏻🙌🏻
Given Alex’s apparent obsession with catfish, one of these tunes will come a bit sooner than the rest, what’s it gonna be?
* Catfish John - Jerry Garcia and Grateful dead
* Green River - Credence Clearwater Revival
* Walking in Memphis - Marc Cohn
* Catfish Blues - Jimmy Hendrix
There’s always Katy Perry, but best not mention that. Oh…Damn…
...I really should go outside and meet people and stuff.
Crazy Track you guys picked! TOP tier! So glad you got to it! 5:15 is another great one! Cheers guys!! 🔥🔥🔥
Oh yeah Green River CCR
he's going to love that one . This whose song is really cool 🎼 I can't wait to have us all see new set
it looked pretty cool in the live! stream.!!
John Entwistle’s fingers be dancing all over them strings 🤘✌️
Great tune. Great video by you guys. My vote for the next Who studio song would be Bargain. Most anything off Who’s Next can’t be bad. But, the Live at Leeds version of Magic Bus is killer. Next level jamming.
John Entwistle was a monster.
@FiatDuster A God of monsters?
Boris The Spider = monster song. All Entwistle.
Entwistke played the bass as a lead instrument. I read that Daltrey didn’t appreciate how loud he liked to play and they had many arguments about it.
The Ox RIP brother
@@jefftaylor2595 The Who at their peak was considered the loudest touring band. If Daltrey had issues with Entwistle, then he must have had issues with drummer Keith Moon and lead guitarist Pete Townshend. They all had stage mania, Daltry whipped his microphone about, Townshend flailed his strum/pick arm in a windmill motion and Keith Moon crashed into his drums with mayhem. If anything, John Entwistle was the most reserved performer on stage. Jeff, I don't know what you read where, but it is likely hearsay. The Who earned their success by their pure integrity of individual force and creativity that transcended Rock.
I'm voting right now for a Quadrophenia whole album live stream.
I would pay money for that.
I got to see the Who perform Quadrophenia from beginning to end. One of the more amazing concert experiences ever!
Agreed, they need to do the whole album, beginning to end. They would be blown away with the musicianship and sophistication of it.
Either that or Tommy.
This album is my favorite Who album by a mile. "Punk and the Godfather," "Real Me," "The Rock," and just the way the whole story flows together.
It really is an example of an album where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
There's no better bass player then John Entwistle.
I love this song it been years lm smiling
Hard to argue but Chris Squire is at least his equal 👍
Ik Flea is not good like John but I like Flea more u can actually hear the bass in Red Hot Chili Peppers songs. My opinion
John is the cornerstone to what the the bass is today
Agreed! Well said. ;)
The Who: Three guys, each playing lead at all times. And the most powerful voice in rock music. Need I say more?
The Doors were a lot like that as well, give them more of a listen. The Who are amazing.
Oldbmwr100rs The Who would destroy those Dopers... The Who were the best Live Band ever
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Ireadl Great way to word it dude. They ALL were indeed ALL playing lead ... and that's what made them sound so incredible!!!
I mean Pete mainly did rhythm yet I think he’s underrated as a lead player. Call me crazy but I much prefer Pete’s playing to Jimmy Page.
The secret to The Who's greatness...Lead Singer, Lead Guitar, Lead Drums, Lead Bass and it all worked great for them
Each an absolute virtuoso of his respective craft.
Perfectly stated!
This song is such a good example of how they, on the one hand, competed with each other to dominate, yet on the other, they worked as a perfect symphony.
I don't know how they made it work. But they did.
I'm a bass player of almost 40 years...that is the best bassline in Pop and Rock history. I met John Entwistle and he was also one hell of a nice guy.
That's so cool! can you tell us the story?
I am jealous
Who cares about you?
@@loosilu Sure, he was playing a bass seminar at the Bass centre in London. Afterwards I stayed back to try and meet him and was so nervous (it was like meeting God) all I could ask him was about his Trace Elliot bass stack. But he was the most humble man and really seemed to enjoy talking to me and other fans, I guess he thought that if I was keen enough to wait around then I should get a bit of his time. Lovely guy and a phenomenal bassist.
@@alvinburrell That's amazing! What a great memory.
Entwistle is a madman genius. My subwoofer is bouncing all over the room.
DEFINITELY
as God intended
Fingers like tentacles. Each one with its own brain.
All over the room or all over the Moon???? ;)
@@Oldschooldan1 Haha nice!
I'm a bass player, and HOLY SHIT! The bass never stops in this song.. He just punches you in the face with his playing.
Wrap your mind around this: this is the first take. That's right, John just tore this out.
@@David-iv6je I didn’t know that. Incredible!
@@paxonearth According to Wikipedia anyway. "The song features an impressive bass performance by John Entwistle. According to a 1996 interview with Entwistle by Goldmine Magazine, the bass part was recorded on the first take. Entwistle claimed he was "joking around" when he played the part, but the band loved it and used it in the final version.[1]"
Improv first take - old school
Even more impressive, Entwistle also played all of the brass parts in the final mix of the song as well.
Pete Townsend, composer/guitar, said that John Entwistle played that in one take. Pete said 'thats' it'.
John was just screwing around and Pete recorded it.
that honestly doesn't surprise me John Entwisle is one of the best.
Yeah, he was "just joking around" LOL
Keith Moon had said that out of everything The Who did, Quadrophenia was their masterpiece, what they should be most remembered for.
For sure
Really? I never heard that. I disagree, but it's a good line! I have to find that interview. I'm assuming it was probably an interview from around the release, right?
I agree. _Who's Next_ had more hits, _Tommy_ had more "wow" factor as an early Rock Opera, but _Quadrophenia_ is, start-to-finish, their best album. In fact, many of the songs don't stand well on their own, but fit so perfect in the context of the album that it almost DEMANDS front-to-back listening in a way that many double albums really don't.
I'd rather listen to this all the way through than the _White Album_ for example.
I've read that Pete also considered it to be their best. I would agree.
Quadrophenia is by far Pete's masterpiece.
Everyone talks about Entwistle’s performance on this - for good reason! But Keith Moon’s drumming is absolutely mind-blowing, a thundering locomotive on the ragged edge of flying straight off the tracks for the entire song.
John Hoerl yeah, but this is Entwistle’s moment, so let The Quiet One have it. Moonie always gets his.
I think the drum showcase on the album is The Rock. Keith sounds like a complete orchestra.
sukie584 Lol fair point
Amen, he really brought it.
As much as I like this particularly song, I'm not a big Who fan. This certainly was Entwistle's song - he made it for sure. Moon was just too much of a thrasher for me. A bombastic personality that played drums in the same manner.
I kind of concur with what Townsend said: The Who guitarist Pete Townshend expressed gratitude that late drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle were no longer in the band, recalling how they were “fucking difficult to play with.” ... “It's not going to make Who fans very happy, but thank God they're gone,” Townshend told Rolling Stone in a new interview. ultimateclassicrock.com/pete-townshend-keith-moon-john-entwistle/#:~:text=The%20Who%20guitarist%20Pete%20Townshend,fucking%20difficult%20to%20play%20with.%E2%80%9D&text=%E2%80%9CIt's%20not%20going%20to%20make,Stone%20in%20a%20new%20interview.
I am onboard with everyone else and "5:15" definitely should be next.
Without hesitation - you've put your finger right on it!
Yes, 5:15 next
Do it proper - just do the whole album start to finish
100% on-board with that but they really need to listen to the whole album.
The Bass in that is so tasty...It's the second greatest bass besides the real me...
The lead guitar in this song was a bass guitar. The Ox.
John always played lead per Pete. When he died he had to move to the front. Never the same energy.
@@nickfisher432 Absolutely. Entwistle and Moon were not the rhythm section in the band; Pete was. The Who turned their instruments' roles upside down.
@@nickfisher432 Pete was the timekeeper. The usual arrangement turned on its head.
John Entwisle always said he intended to play bass guitar, not just bass. One of the few bass players to use all five fingers.
Ox, Spider, Thunderfingers - He is his own bass Avenger.
"Thunderfingers" is unmatched by anyone since. Always played the bass like a lead.
Those horns you hear during the interlude are played by John Entwisle. In fact, all of the horns on the album are played by John. He started playing trumpet and French horn, before he played any other instrument.
Yes! And apart from Entwistles Horns, the whole brass and string sections on the album ( also 5.15..! ) is pete on the ARP 2500 synthesizer, multitracked.
THAT I didn't know, that's cool!👍
Love this bit of info!! I didn't know that!! Now I forgive him for dying amongst hookers and 8balls in a LV hotel.
The opening, I Am The Sea illustrates the 4 seperate personalities (Quadrophenia) of the main character of this album.
"Helpless Dancer" - Roger's Theme
"Is it Me?" - John's Theme (heard in "Doctor Jimmy")
"Bell Boy" - Keith's Theme
"Love, Reign O'er Me" - Pete's Theme
Yea the entire album is exploration of the protagonist's 4 personalities which Townshend took from the 4 band member's personalities. I remember the liner notes "schizophrenic? I'm bleeding Quadrophenic!". great concept.
This opening "interlude" is the 'overture' for the rock 'opera', Quadrophenia. And like most opera overtures, the idea is to blend in the tunes (and hint at the themes) that appear later in the piece.
I was going to say the same thing about the album.
I don’t think of it as his four personalities. I think it’s about a young man with no strong sense of his own identity. He keeps trying on identities-some forced from society, some his own-to figure himself out. But every thing he tries results in backlash from a different person or group. No one wants him to be himself-they want him to be like them, so he can’t find himself. He’s not all those people, but I think maybe Pete’s Theme (Love, Reign O’er Me) is the real one. But being a sensitive, loving man is not welcomed.
This Song is Over is one of their best ballads. A power ballad. Not a lot of air play but really one of their best.
It’s a criminally underrated song. One of my favorites. They should absolutely do a reaction to it.
Ballad?!?! 😁
I have a huge soft spot for Love Ain't for Keeping and Going Mobile
@@davidteller7681 The A's think Behind Blue Eyes is a ballad so I am pretty sure they would classify this the same. I personally don't think it is one - but what a lot of people on here consider rock and roll I don't think is either. Matter of opinion.
@Celtic Revival / Adfywiad Celtaidd Love them both - I personally think they should have a Who marathon. I also really think they need to get to Ten Years After. I love me some real rock!
Mr. John Entwistle, a friend and partial mentor of Chris Squire who then in turn inspired Geddy Lee.
I heard, but can't confirm, that Geddy Lee bought John's Frankenstein bass for his collection.
You can hear The Who 's influence in several Rush songs, drums, keyboards,bass, changeups
All three are titans.
Lucie - I may be off on this, but I think the Frankenstein bass originally went for $100,000 at a Sotheby's auction. 😳
@@benavich8 I think you're right! I remembered seeing a picture of Geddy playing that bass. Turns out he visited it. This is an awesome article where Geddy talks about Entwistle, calling him the king of bass. And he mentions The Real Me! www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/geddy_lee_names_the_king_of_rock_bass_who_does_that_on_a_pop_record.html
The Who smashed everything.....hotel rooms, expectations, instruments, record sales....they personified rock and roll.
Guys, John Entwistle on bass and Keith Moon on drums ... in my humble opinion, they were they best EVER at their positions in rock and blues history. I’m a long-time guitarist who knows music inside and out. Those two were the best.
Moonie and Entwhistle, excitement and spontaneity personified. Still sympathetic to the songs. Never heard any better.
The bass player, john entwistle, also played the french horns on this track.
Entwistle and Moon were rolling thunder! Each was amazing but together? Just wow!
A very good friend of my wife and I was John Entwistle's second wife. (Who fans automatically know who I'm talking about.) She said that he was never mad over it, but was constantly exasperated about being voted the second best bassist in rock, behind Paul McCartney. Then he was voted best bassist of the decade (80s) by fans in one magazine or the other (I really don't remember which one,) and he was elated. She said he walked around with a smile on his face and a spring in his step for a solid week. I never got to meet John, as we met his ex after he passed, but she is loaded with stories about him. As it relates to his music, she said he hated to be called a bass player - he was a bass guitarist. He always played the bass as a lead instrument. That meant turning up the treble to maximum, and turning up the volume so he could hear himself play over Keith Moon. That made Pete Townsend turn up the volume on his guitar so he could hear himself over John. That led to The Who being branded the loudest band in rock.
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Max(ene). Friend of a friend.
I saw The Who play this live in Memphis around 1981 or 82. I was 10 ft away from John Entwhistle and thought his fingers were going to fly off his hand when he played this song
These young men said it right. "We heard Rush, We heard Yes, but THIS sets another bar".
The Who are definitely on a another league
The whole album is like this. Imo, this is their best album.
It's my favourite.
Three best Who albums: Quadrophenia, Tommy, Who's Next. That was in no particular order, but my personal fav is Who's Next.
I'm a big WHO fan, saw them 8 times. Quadrophenia is the best work.
This album is one of the best headphone/earbud albums IMHO
Entwistle & Moon put on a rythem section clinic throughout over some beautiful compositions
There are only a few good cuts on it. Who's next is much better
John Entwistle said this was his favorite album to record, because nobody told him what to play. Killer bass from start to end.
The bass line in this song was one of those "Oh my God" moments when I first heard it. I had been on the fence about learning how to play the bass (for a high school rock band). After hearing "The Real Me", there was no question anymore - I HAD to play the bass. Entwistle made bass playing f*cking cool.
For me, Quadrophenia is THE greatest rock album EVER! It is so rich, complex and the musicianship and production is outstanding; unheard of anywhere else. Yes, I know there's Pink Floyd, Led Zep, Nirvana, The Stones, etc, etc, but if I could only ever listen to one rock album again in my life - this is it!
I 100% agree. Quadrophenia is like the pinnacle of perfect for me
YES IT IS !!!
Crazy to consider that Entwistle did not write it out before, and did it, front to back, first take, one take!
Also the 4 song references in the interlude each relate to one of the band members.
John Entwistle, aka The Ox is one of the most inventive bass players of that era.
Of *any* era
Context is so important. You really need to listen to the whole opera in one sitting. It is a masterwork.
See Me Feel Me would be another Who song that can be listened to out of context. It is epic and you need to experience it. You can do the studio or Woodstock live cut.
Agree you don’t need to react to it but listen to the album. The overture I recommended makes more sense as a foreshadowing the protagonist’s four personalities.
During the years when this got lots of radio play it would often start with just that last end of the interlude about the real me. One thing I have to stress (and I’m sure others have already) this is an album that needs to be listened in it’s full entirely uninterrupted. I know in this microwave age we live in most won’t want to dedicate the time to do that But this is a true rock opera!… You have to follow it from beginning to end. It all makes sense once you listen to it in that way. It’s about a young guy trying to find out who the fuck he is and where he fits in life. it is a masterpiece
I appreciate that these dudes were able to pick up on how hopeless Jimmy felt after hearing the song.
@@angiek6799 - I just listened to it on vinyl a couple of weekends ago.
The drums by moon just blow me away in this song . Entewhistle on the bass is just masterful. But man those drums .....became a Keith moon fan forever on this song .
The Real Me is basically about the main character in Quadrophenia Jimmy being messed up on drugs & the people he is close to ignoring his behaviour. I am the sea is an instruction of the 4 main characters in the film, played by the 4 members of The Who. If you read the sleeve notes on Quadrophenia it tells the listener the back ground of the album & what its basics are. Tony
The intro; you MUST listen to the whole album. Quadrophenia is arguably the Who's best.
The Who live album 'Live at Leeds' is a great record of the band at their powerful best. ?Best live album of all time.
Ah. Quadrophenia. My personal "beach" album. I love to sit on a beach and listen to this album; not with noise-reduction headphones, though! I love to let the natural background sound of the waves crashing against the beach run through this entire album. It's a beautiful thing. I can't wait to do it again.
Quadraphenia is a masterpiece. You just need to hear the whole album. There’s a whole story about
Mods and Rockers. It was originally called , Jimmy.
My first real concert was The Who in '96. I had just turned 15. They were playing Quadrophenia on that tour. Absolutely incredible! I wish I could have seen them with Keith. This is their best album. Listen from beginning to end, through headphones, and cranked up loud! Great experience.
@@mattshaheen5333 Great suggestion of using headphones. There is so much going on in this album instrumentally and having headphones on for me helps to distinguish each instrument from another and focus on one if needed. Entwistle really shines through on this album and it is one of my favorite albums, if not my favorite.
This song opens the movie Quadrophenia; probably one of the most memorable/coolest movie intros ever & largely due to Entwistle's epic bass. It just hits you.
The album is concept album, and a film of Quadrophenia, featuring Sting, is also an interesting view on the UK in the 1960s, with Mod and Rockers (The Who were a Mod band)
Im both Im a mocker.
Quadrophenia is The Who’s second rock opera. The whole album requires a listen for all the songs to make sense.
So the whole album is a story. Was eventually turned into a movie. Probably their best instrumentation ever though
I have the movie and have never made it throught the whole thing. BUT, listened to the LP dozens of times.
"My fried egg makes me sick first thing in the morning" - great line
@@cameramanboyfriend6177 One of my favorite lines on the album: "They finally threw me out. My Mom got drunk on stout......my Dad couldn't stand on two feet, as he lectured about morality".
@@bostonwhofan Agree with that. Also, love how in the booklet, Jimmy's mum and dad are dead-ringer lookalikes for the Queen and Prince Phillip.
You can't fully appreciate Quadrophenia without seeing the 1979 Film and relevant documentaries about the early Sixties Mod culture. About Teen confusion and painful transition to adulthood. One of those Who blasters that gave me Tinnitus, but a great price to pay.
It's a bass and drum solo throughout. Two of the best
In a 1996 interview with Goldmine magazine, Entwistle explained that he recorded it in one take. He was just "joking around" when he played it, but the band thought it was great and used it in the final version.
You guys should really check out the whole album even if it's off camera when you get a chance. It's right there with Who's Next as their very best
Completely agree. Though I think a "Quadrophenia" livestream mentioned by another Comment would be a great idea.
Esp quad. Every track feeds into each other. Best enjoyed as a full feast.
Not often the bass is the lead instrument on a song. The whole album is incredible.
Entwhistle also arranged the horns on all Who albums - and often played brass in the studio sessions
You guys NEED to watch the who live at the isle of wight festival from 1970, they were on fire, stunning live gig. To me its there peak. And was played early in the morning, as the festival was chaotic. Check it out, some of it is here on youtube.
One of the greatest baselines ever written. The rest of the album is just outrageous.
5:15 for sure! Long live rock and long live the Who!!
You guys are aware Entwhistle was a bass god, right?
Not only is it one of the best line bass songs in rock and roll, you should also listen to "Drowned" also from Quadrophenia!
Right off the bat, I want you to imagine writing this, for a movie, and yet truth that an entire generation would hold as anthem.......Pete Townsend........Daltry singing his words, Entwhistle, Moon...this is mind blowing ..................WASP id a great cover...
That's how you wake up a Monday! Ol' Thunderfingers working his magic on the bass! Fine reaction, gentlemen - love that you are doing lyric analysis. Agree with another poster that your next Who cut should be "Bargain."
The song snippets at the beginning are the theme songs of each band member. Keith Moon's "Bellboy" which he sings is hilarious and sad at the same time. Listening to this whole double album from start to finish is a great experience.
The reason why you NEED the interlude is the "Can you see the real me, can ya? Can ya?" which is the last few seconds of the interlude - and the rest just calms you down ... which helps make the shock of the groove stronger.... without the two minute cool down you come it at 80 mph and it feels like 80 mph... but if you have the intro that 80 mph feels like 100. At least that is how I feel about it.
I saw the Who two nights in a row in Philly. I couldn't hear for a week. It was great. John Entwistle just melted into his bass and blew it away.
In 1974 I worked in a hotel in Devon County England, for two of the weeks John Entwistle stayed there, I chatted to him lots. He didn't have his bass but he did have a French horn, he played it for me quite a lot, he is such a musician. Imo he is the greatest Bass player in rock history. Stay Safe Tony
Finally! Kills me hearing that cut off before the amazing instrumental that comes after this song. Entwistle was maybe the first bass player to break out of the standard way of playing bass just to keep the groove. Listen to this whole album start to finish. Total masterpiece.
I had to laugh when you said 'they utilized John Entwistle.' They couldn't stop him. I heard a story told by Pete Townsend that Roger Daltrey was complaining that Entwistle's bass was too loud during concerts but Townsend could only shrug his shoulders and say, "Its Entwistle, what can you do?"
Big fan of The Who. This is a STELLAR song. Highly recommend "The Seeker", "Join Together", "Won't Get Fooled Again", and of course "5:15". Those are all from the classic period/line-up of the band. I also like "You Better You Bet" from the post-Keith Moon era. If/When you do react to this one, go with the album (longer) version.
They've already reacted to "Won't Get Fooled Again".
John Entwistle was one of the greatest bass players that ever lived. And he was no slouch on the horns, either. You need to listen to the whole album for the lyrics to really make sense.
You have discovered the genius of the WHO. I’m impressed dudes. This band probably the first punk band but they are orchestral... their energy is warm and dark. Lyrically they are very important but the rhythm section is where this band lives and thrives. Entwhistle May be the greatest bass player of all time and Moon is all over every tune. He creates an expansiveness that allows their combined psychosis to breath and heave and scream. The Who were a band that was continually in “therapy”.🤘🙏💯
Interesting note: The WHO came together originally as an "Art Project" as they all tended the same Art school in Jolly old England.
Combined psychosis. Perfect way of putting it..
Dan Stephensen Indeed. And their art instructor “urged” them to explore violence and aggression in live theatrical settings. Progressive bloke for the early-60’s..
@@danstephensen9032 Only Pete was an art student. John had studied music, and Roger and Moon had both dropped out of high school. Roger was looking for a way out of there and he started the band.
All of Quadrophenia's songs mean so much more in the context of the album. They're great songs on their own, but really need the whole package for a deeper understanding. Watching the movie helps, too.
I guess what I'm saying is the songs are good, but the album is a masterpiece.
You guys picked a HELL OF A CHOICE! Definitely a top track! 5:15 from this album is also amazing! Cheers guys!🔥🔥🔥
Out of my brain on a train.
Pete Townsend said he wasn't the lead guitarist in the group and john entwistle was this his bass. Brilliant reaction can you please check out I can see for miles. It's epic. 🤘
Townshend was the rythmn section of The Who. Moon and Entwhistle provided the melody.
EmptyGlass99 Pete Townsend will never fit in the category as the best lead guitarist but no one ever attacked the instrument with attitude more than Pete and his flourishing rhythmic hand style strumming the power chords is just fantastic and defined the unique WHO sound for sure!! - so I don't judge Pete by how traditional lead guitarist are judged because he brought a whole new aggression of playing the guitar and I for one prefer the latter.
I don't think the level of Townshend's guitar playing can ever be overstated, in any song of theirs. Playing with three other absolute MONSTER powerhouse talents, and everything he does takes these songs to the next level. Without being flashy, needing to upstage, or anything but perfectly supporting the song. It is insane how great this band is!!!! Awesome video, ROCK ON!
I watched Quadrophenia again last night. My dad was a Mod in London in the early 60s and used to knock about with The Who back in the day. He was best mates with Daltrey's cousin. He was also at the Brighton riots (Mods and Rockers). I was brought up on his music. Dad was playing these guys to me (and so many more amazing bands) on his 45s since I was a baby, and I ended up becoming a musician
Personally, I think this is S-Tier material. Everyone is mentioning “5:15,” which is great, but another monster song from Quadraphenia is “The Punk Meets The Godfather, “ which also has some cool bass work.
Agree on both - S-tier for me and Punk Meets The Godfather before 5:15. Also hoping for a reaction to The Rock. I think A&A will be floored if/when they listen to The Rock.
If you ever feel like listening to an instrumental, try The Rock off of Quadrophenia.
@@rockgoddess1864 I think The Rock is the drum showcase of the album.
Dr Jimmy is a monster song also. I'm One is a mini-monster ballad. But every song on the album is must-hear material -- more so than all the songs on The Wall or The White Album
What does S tier mean?
As a poet, I really enjoyed your lyric breakdown. It's nice to see the lyrics get some love and not just the music. Another great Who song is, I Can See For Miles!
Simple, the GREATEST rhythm section in the history of rock.
I read an article in the NYT in the mid nineties about the introduction of the then new switch over to CDs. He was concerned about the fact that file sharing and single releases might totally change how we listen to rock music. I just realized he was right when I heard you guys talking about " The Real Me" and the interlude at the beginning. In my youth, I would go to my buddies house to hang. He had a $3000 sound system (in 1971), lava lamps, black lights, strobe lights set up in his bedroom. When we listened to music, we ALWAYS listened to at least one side of the album at a time, poring over the lyrics and liner notes for the hundredth time. We wallowed in the sound and argued about the meaning of the lyrics. But the unit of music was the ALBUM, not the songs. It seems to me now that that NYT guy was right. Do artists still even attempt to produce concept albums anymore? Is there a market for a song that only makes sense in the context of a larger narrative. If anyone on the channel has any thoughts about these admittedly "out there" musings, please post your thoughts.
The OX and Moon the Loon battling themselves in this song is pure WAR..... and why The Who were the greatest Rock Band EVER. Party on dudes!
You need to watch some live Who ... Entwhistle is a moster bassist and totally influenced Squire and Geddy Lee. He usually has so much overdrive on it that it often time like a guitar in some of the mixes.
Definatley do “5:15” though .... o
I've been waiting for your reaction to this song for a while. You are correct in saying the bass drives the song throughout. It was because of John Entwistle's steady playing that Keith Moon was able to play all over the time in most of their songs. The beginning snippets of music before the main song were representing the four different personalities (Quadrophenia) of the main character Jim. Each band member represented one of the four personalities in different songs throughout the album. John Entwistle was known as "Thunder Fingers "and was a huge influence on Geddy lee's playing. I agree with you this is probably the best bass line in a rock song. The entire album is chock full of great playing so feel free to explore more of the album when you can.
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John Entwistle is completely unchained and wildin' in this song. I'm a HUGE Geddy Lee fan, but I hold sternly that this is the best bass playing in rock n roll history.
The Who's Quadrophenia is a concept album. It's about this guy Jimmy and how he has 4 side to his personality. Each side is attributed to the four members of The Who. It's impossible to pick a bad song on this album. I'd suggest either Doctor Jimmy or Bell Boy next. On Bell Boy, Keith Moon sings on the chorus.
Now you need to listen to 5:15, Bargain, Getting in Tune, The Song is Over, Pictures of Lilly, Miles and Miles. There is so much to take in. The entire Albums; The Who Sells Out, Tommy, Who's Next, Quadrophenia. Listening to singles gets you in the door, but things really get going when you hear the whole albums. Get back to Alice Cooper, as well, but the early to mid 70's stuff. Billion Dollar Babies will blow you away.
The Who - "See Me Feel Me / Listening To You" ... Live at either Woodstock or Isle of Wight
Dudes the next one HAS to be Young Man Blues from Live at Leeds. Entwistle and Moon will blow your minds! Peace out. 🙏🏻
YES!!
"Thunder Fingers" Entwistle day! What a perfect combination of all elements w/ horns, vocals and deep lyrical message. And, yes Moon doing what he does. wow. I love this song! Can rock out, but it's still a deep song... So, happy you looked at lyrics! Great choice and reaction. Have a wonderful day, fellas. :)
cool guys, one interesting thing about the album was that it was confusing for the listener because it started out with " i went back to the doctor" and some people thought they had played the wrong side of the first disc. However it served to bury the listener inside the story ( knee deep i may add) as to where Jimmy the Mod is mentally and emotionally.
I sat down put some super expensive headphones on and listened to this with you couple of Nerds.It was absolutely awesome,I have the album on vinyl,I haven’t played it in fucking years.I’m going to put it on my Hifi this Saturday,when my wife goes wherever the fuck she goes.Its probably The Who’s best album.I’m glad you gave The Real Me an A+,well done.I hope you get into the Album too.
FINALLY!!! Everyone plays lead in The Who and John Entwistle is imho the greatest rock bassist of all time. What a band.. you two would love the remastered video of A QUICK ONE from the Rock and Roll Circus. It’s incredible..
Initially the plan for the Who was for Daltry to play guitar and Townsend lead - when Daltry became such a good frontman, he dropped the guitar and the ox took on more of the fills / etc.
It's mindblowing.
Lucie Melahn isn’t it?! I rewatch it a lot!
@@sukie584 I strongly recommend you search multiangle view, You see much more of Moon, in particular a moment. You will see it. After you watch it, let's talk about it!!!!
Moon & Entwhistle played lead, Townsend essentially played rhythm and held things down
This is the album that literally saved my life in high school. It is the best rock opera. You really have to light a joint and listen through it straight through. It weaves the 4 themes and then each character in the band becomes a character. Every one gets a side on the LP. I got to see them from the front row live doing the album straight through. Transformative. I had a buddy in college who showed up in my room, put the album on and turned down all the treble just to hear the base. With the right bong that seemed rational.
This album is eternally beautiful. Pete Townshend got it. IMO this is the greatest rock album of all time. It's on the level of Beethoven
Finally!!! I've been waiting for this. John Entwistle -- King of the Bass!!!
Seeing them twice it will always remain some of my all time memories of all time hanging with my brother and having a time
The Who with Keith Moon is best described as four musicians each playing the lead part. This song is a tour de force for John Entwhistle's bass work, often overlooked in relation to Pete Townsend's guitar bombast and Moon's energy and improvisation, but The Ox was the glue that held the band together sonicly.
Finally! What took you guys so long?
First... what was with the "Interlude"? Ace the interlude, start with the song, hit "Play" and get blown away!!! I told you guys it was a "10"! Oh, and boys... meet Mr. John Entwistle.
If you like bongos and drums, you'll love Santana live at Woodstock "Soul Sacrifice".
Are you gents starting to get a feel for the breadth of the selection we had to choose from and how spoiled we were?
I assumed it was the normal state of being......was I ever delusional.
Amen Brother, this was daily and new weekly!
One of my fave WHO songs because of exactly what you guys said...JE was a KING of the bass. Another one of Pete's great compositions!
I'm sure it's been mentioned already, but this is simply the way that Quadrophenia begins, as they're the first two cuts of the album. The first cut is actually the very brief overture of the rock opera, and overtures have commonly featured snippets of music from operatic works and musicals since before the days of Mozart. Townshend did essentially the same thing earlier on with Tommy as well.
Awesome reaction! Love how you dive into the lyrics. That's the setup for the album, a young guy who can't figure out where he fits, and every institution failed him. This song opens up the tension, and after you go through a range of emotions, Love Reign O'er Me is the resolution. It hits you so much harder after that journey.
I think the guitar is underrated in this song. I LOVE the third verse where the guitar drops out, and then it comes back in like a bullwhip. In a couple of places, I feel like he's cracking the whip, and the drums come tumbling off the end of it.
So happy you did this song!
For story in lyrics and killer everything else do "Bargain" from Who's Next.
Loved it! Listen to Young Man Blues!! It's on Who live at Leeds. Also, listen to Grand Funk Railroad - Inside Looking out Live, or TNUC live, or Mark says alright live. The bass in GFRR is also awesome.
John Entwistle (RIP) was an incredible bassist. As only a Power Trio plus Singer, John always held the WHO together. Keith Moon ( RIP )was always off-the-hook with
his constant drum solo accompaniment which actually kind of "fit". Seeing them "LIVE" was always a treat. I saw the "final performance" of THE ROCK OPERA~TOMMY. (1970)?
It will always be memorable as a high-point in my nearly 70 yrs. (I have been a gigging drummer for 55 yrs.) Pete Townsend, White JumpSuit and all was
an incredible showman as were the WHO individually and collectively, and truly a musical force for the ages as to "how it's done"!! I first saw them as a 16 yr old (1966)
at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Keith was kicking over his Tubs while smoke pots/strobes and amps tumbled. Pete smashing his guitar. The show included the Association,
Sam the Sham & the Pharoahs,( Wooly Booly LOL) Bob Cuban and the InMen, and some other band. (All for $5/ a head) Great fun and my "first date". Roll ahead to 1990.
I had the pleasure of meeting Entwistle in Las Vegas where he was doing a small Bass Clinic at a local music store. I didn't realize even who it was at first
because he was the "quiet one" of the WHO. But what a consummate Gentleman who took hours with the small group, answering every question with
great skill and content. It certainly was a treat for me (though just being a Drum/Keyboard guy). A brush with greatness, I will never forget.
Hey Guys. Maybe you could do a show sometime about America's favorite MTV Hosts and Rock Band: HUEY LEWIS and the NEWS.
(old buddies of mine from San Francisco Bay)