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Wonderful reaction, Blessing! ❤ The Who is one of those legendary rock acts that completely shaped the industry. This is an epic track, but it's just one of multitudes they have delivered over the years. The group, which continues to deliver, is one year shy of their 60th anniversary! 😮
This song is even better if you’ve listened to the rest of the album, but at least to the personality-integration song that immediately precedes this one. It brings the 4 themes together in an amazing way.
Symphonic! "Love, Reign o'er Me" was the second single from The Who's sixth studio album, the double record rock opera, Quadrophenia, released in 1973. It was adapted to film in 1979, helping to inspire the mod revival movement of the early eighties. A few other choice cuts from that album include "5:15" (Five Fifteen), "The Real Me", "The Punk And The Godfather", "I'm One", and "Sea and Sand" among many others. Quadrophenia is a great album.
Quadrophenia arguably represents the zenith of the THE WHO, its finest hour as reflected in a rock opera/concept album. The band members were at the height of the their respective capabilities. In order to fully appreciate the album, its needs to be listened to in its entirety and the story of Jimmy, the wannabe Mod, understood. "Reign O'er Me" is Jimmy's swan song.
I want to say this song was popular around the time I was in early grade school and I heard it a ton. They were well loved. I really enjoyed your improvised harmonies there. That was great. I think the song might be in the key of D but either way you were kind of singing on the 5th which would be an A, and you then slightly augmented it like in the direction of a B flat but then right back down and it was perfect for it, and then you also brought in vibrato at the last second. Love it.
Greatest album of all time. Rain on me and love reign (like a king) over (o'er) me...genius. Townshend wrote everything and laid down all of the musical tracks by himself then presented the whole album to the band and said, "this is our next album".
The Who was one great rock bands great awesome song another great reaction by you again like always thànk you so much for sharing this video with us love it Mrs.penpal. 🌹❤️👍
1973 was a very good year, I remember saving up in anticipation of the release of this album buying it on release day and then playing it non-stop till I had learned every word by heart (about a week). 50 years later I still listen to it regularly. Absolute rock classic and a true rock opera.
This is just one masterpiece song off their Rock Opera concept double album Quadrophenia..It's worth listening to whole album for context...It's a story of "Jimmy" involved in a UK subculture Chronicling his dissatisfaction with life,work,love,home and family
O'er is an old-timey English spelling, of 'over.' But the line is apparently 'rain on me' occasionally. My parents sat me down with this entire album when I was 10, since the band was about to tour with it and they wanted me to have the context in my head before we went. The whole album is FANTASTIC, and this closes it out - it has an even bigger punch with all that context before it (not to mention the melody finally getting its time to shine after being a leitmotif throughout the album).
Very nice reaction. The Quadrophenia album was a signature piece by The Who. It was engineered to be played in quadrophonic sound, the supposed next step up from stereophonic (or stereo), but as a sound concept, it never quite caught on (until surround-sound). Love (Reign O'er Me). The "O'er," as others have pointed out, is a contraction of "over" and is commonly used in verse. (You can hear it in The Star Spangled Banner - "... o'er the ramparts we watched..." "Reign" is a beautiful rendered pun, because the character wants to be ruled by love, and a prevailing theme of the song is rain, i.e., love raining over him. This is in my Top Five Rock songs of all time, and I can't rank those 1 through 5, because any of them, including this one, could be my No. 1 at any given time. It's just so flawless, as you point out. The construction, the theatrical presentation, the symphonics of it, the grittiness, the wonderful vocals, the commanding drums, the expressive guitar, and bringing all its discrete parts together into a true rock masterpiece. Thank you for your reaction. You combination of appreciation, enjoyment, and analysis is a rare thing and most welcome.
They use “o’er me” to reduce the number of syllables compared to “over me.” This is common in things like songs and poetry. Read the lyrics some time - they switch between “reign” and “rain” quite a bit. “Love, reign o’er me” is something like “love rule over me.” And of course it goes back and forth between Reign over me and Rain over me.
The whole album Quadrophenia needs to be played loud from start to finish to appreciate the most amazing album - full of brilliant tracks and a great story. First album I bought aged 14.
Anyone in college when this first came out, and Quadrophonic equipment salesman would put on demonstrations in the student union...and used this album ? It sounded great, especially in concert, or in the student union .😊
My brother did have Quadraphonic 8 track and hearing the trains run through right after he Roger screams "LLLLOOOOVVVVEEE" was a freak out. Also Band on the Run by Wings was also recorded in Quad and he had that as well.
@michaelmapes4119 very cool! I saw Emerson Lake & Palmer at WSU..a long time ago..the Hairy Elephants were a nuisance..and they played Karnevil # 9 and the rest of their set in quadrophonic sound! Mind very blown! Never had the equipment my self through.
Listening to this on the top the Whitby Abbey, looking to the sea with wind in your hair gives you a priceless sense of freedom that not many other things can give you
This song was the finale of a 2 album concept lp... I think he commits suicide there on the beach after failing to get the girl, rejected by the mods, fired from his job, and being kicked out of his parents home! Heavy shit. I love Qdadraphenia lp, even more than the other major concept lp, Tommy. AND, it was made into a feature length movie, featuring Sting (from the Police), in a pivotal role as the dude our main character tried to emulate! Thanx to you Patreons, and you for covering this Blessing!!!
He didn't commit suicide, just sent the scooter off the cliff. He'd become disillusioned and then discovering The Ace Face was merely a bellboy totally blew his mind. It was actually The Ace Face's scooter which he'd sent over. Bizarre as it sounds, the film begins with the ending. Jimmy walking at the start is after his meltdown on the cliffs. The movie then tells the story of what occurred leading up to his mad finale.
Ha,@@SuperGForce01! It's been decades since I listened to the album carefully; what worries me more is that I saw the movie too, and thought I'd seen that ending... Of course, I was high af.
The climatic track of their great double concept album, Quadrophenia, it is without a doubt one of their best songs and one of Rock's greatest tunes. I saw this live, when at their best their is no better band. Do The Real Me off the same album for more magnificence you will not forget. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎻🎶
Great reaction!!!! Yes this would be a great wedding song where the Bride and groom have white rose peddles falling from the sky as they kiss into the water
This song comes at a climactic point in the Rock Opera Quadrophenia. The main character Jimmy Cooper is at the point of suicide but he cries out for some kind of deliverance from his meaningless existence. It starts to rain and he feels like it’s a blessing from God that will give him the strength to go back and face his problems. The rain representing God’s love is from Meher Baba’s (Baba O’Riley) teachings. He was Pete Townshend’s spiritual guide. I think Roger (singer) relates to it as coming home to his family and farm after a long stint of touring. Just some ideas.
I love your reaction but remember this is about a character who suffers mental illness and never finds love but knows it's out there the characters in pain but always holds out hope that one day he will find love Roger's voice in the song conveys the characters loneliness and Desperation to find love
Are you familiar with this song for the who? Share your first impressions of when you first heard the song. What are the top things you like about this Band below ⤵️
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They have tried new and different ways to rock since their inception, back in the early 60's 😮❤
Thank you. I can always use more love ❤️
Reign over me=rule over me.
The time a monarch ruled is often referred to with Reign. For example the reign of Elizabeth Ii.
Great taste here. Thanks.
this song is something else..........a true masterpiece
Roger is one of the best lead rock singers of all time! This is a fantastic memorable tune!
Take the time and listen to the whole album from beginning to end, it is has you said a masterpiece. Pete Townsend is a genius.
greatest album ever made
Pete Townsend? a genius??............ roger that bro!
The song “Doctor Jimmy” has a couple of cringe lyrics, but otherwise a masterpiece.
Wonderful reaction, Blessing! ❤
The Who is one of those legendary rock acts that completely shaped the industry. This is an epic track, but it's just one of multitudes they have delivered over the years.
The group, which continues to deliver, is one year shy of their 60th anniversary! 😮
Fabulous masterpiece by The Who!! One of my favorites by them. Glad you got to experience this! 😊
This song is even better if you’ve listened to the rest of the album, but at least to the personality-integration song that immediately precedes this one. It brings the 4 themes together in an amazing way.
Symphonic! "Love, Reign o'er Me" was the second single from The Who's sixth studio album, the double record rock opera, Quadrophenia, released in 1973. It was adapted to film in 1979, helping to inspire the mod revival movement of the early eighties. A few other choice cuts from that album include "5:15" (Five Fifteen), "The Real Me", "The Punk And The Godfather", "I'm One", and "Sea and Sand" among many others. Quadrophenia is a great album.
Quadrophenia arguably represents the zenith of the THE WHO, its finest hour as reflected in a rock opera/concept album. The band members were at the height of the their respective capabilities. In order to fully appreciate the album, its needs to be listened to in its entirety and the story of Jimmy, the wannabe Mod, understood. "Reign O'er Me" is Jimmy's swan song.
Also shows how musical and orchestral Keith Moon's drumming was.
Thanks for the reaction!!! The whole Quadrophenia album is amazing
This is a great one... of all time...
It’s part of a rock opera. Their last concert, they played this whole album as a rock opera
I want to say this song was popular around the time I was in early grade school and I heard it a ton. They were well loved. I really enjoyed your improvised harmonies there. That was great. I think the song might be in the key of D but either way you were kind of singing on the 5th which would be an A, and you then slightly augmented it like in the direction of a B flat but then right back down and it was perfect for it, and then you also brought in vibrato at the last second. Love it.
What an analysis! 😇✨
I wore the grooves off this album back in the day.
Wanna see them at their funkiest?
The live version of Eminence Front.
You’ll love it,it makes you move.
Greatest album of all time. Rain on me and love reign (like a king) over (o'er) me...genius. Townshend wrote everything and laid down all of the musical tracks by himself then presented the whole album to the band and said, "this is our next album".
I've watched Quadrophenia about 20 times,awesome band,great film,👍🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶❤️
Right on ! I bought this double vinyl album in 1983 and still have it in my collection and hold it like a treasure
The Who was one great rock bands great awesome song another great reaction by you again like always thànk you so much for sharing this video with us love it Mrs.penpal. 🌹❤️👍
Reign over is like love is the monarch. If you have tympany at the beginning you know it's gonna be bombastic and your reaction was fantastic
Your comments always wins the day KLD!
1973 was a very good year, I remember saving up in anticipation of the release of this album buying it on release day and then playing it non-stop till I had learned every word by heart (about a week). 50 years later I still listen to it regularly. Absolute rock classic and a true rock opera.
This is just one masterpiece song off their Rock Opera concept double album Quadrophenia..It's worth listening to whole album for context...It's a story of "Jimmy" involved in a UK subculture Chronicling his dissatisfaction with life,work,love,home and family
I think that The Who were at their peak at this time.
O'er is an old-timey English spelling, of 'over.' But the line is apparently 'rain on me' occasionally.
My parents sat me down with this entire album when I was 10, since the band was about to tour with it and they wanted me to have the context in my head before we went. The whole album is FANTASTIC, and this closes it out - it has an even bigger punch with all that context before it (not to mention the melody finally getting its time to shine after being a leitmotif throughout the album).
As every properly raised child should be. Kudos to your folks. It's awesome isn't it?
Very nice reaction.
The Quadrophenia album was a signature piece by The Who. It was engineered to be played in quadrophonic sound, the supposed next step up from stereophonic (or stereo), but as a sound concept, it never quite caught on (until surround-sound).
Love (Reign O'er Me). The "O'er," as others have pointed out, is a contraction of "over" and is commonly used in verse. (You can hear it in The Star Spangled Banner - "... o'er the ramparts we watched..." "Reign" is a beautiful rendered pun, because the character wants to be ruled by love, and a prevailing theme of the song is rain, i.e., love raining over him.
This is in my Top Five Rock songs of all time, and I can't rank those 1 through 5, because any of them, including this one, could be my No. 1 at any given time. It's just so flawless, as you point out. The construction, the theatrical presentation, the symphonics of it, the grittiness, the wonderful vocals, the commanding drums, the expressive guitar, and bringing all its discrete parts together into a true rock masterpiece.
Thank you for your reaction. You combination of appreciation, enjoyment, and analysis is a rare thing and most welcome.
Awwh thanks Jason I enjoy reading your comments very vibrant! You are a great writer easily engaging the reader with the way you communicate
Love Reign O'er Me. O'er being an abbreviation for over.
REIGN O'ER ME, O'ER CONTRACTION FOR OVER.
They use “o’er me” to reduce the number of syllables compared to “over me.” This is common in things like songs and poetry. Read the lyrics some time - they switch between “reign” and “rain” quite a bit. “Love, reign o’er me” is something like “love rule over me.” And of course it goes back and forth between Reign over me and Rain over me.
The whole album Quadrophenia needs to be played loud from start to finish to appreciate the most amazing album - full of brilliant tracks and a great story. First album I bought aged 14.
Anyone in college when this first came out, and Quadrophonic equipment salesman would put on demonstrations in the student union...and used this album ? It sounded great, especially in concert, or in the student union .😊
My brother did have Quadraphonic 8 track and hearing the trains run through right after he Roger screams "LLLLOOOOVVVVEEE" was a freak out. Also Band on the Run by Wings was also recorded in Quad and he had that as well.
@michaelmapes4119 very cool! I saw Emerson Lake & Palmer at WSU..a long time ago..the Hairy Elephants were a nuisance..and they played Karnevil # 9 and the rest of their set in quadrophonic sound! Mind very blown! Never had the equipment my self through.
Listening to this on the top the Whitby Abbey, looking to the sea with wind in your hair gives you a priceless sense of freedom that not many other things can give you
When you see an apostrophe in the middle of a word, it takes the place of a letter, in this case the letter "V", so, the word is "Over".
Love, reign over me..
Love Reign o're me is pretty close to being my favourite Who song..
This song was the finale of a 2 album concept lp... I think he commits suicide there on the beach after failing to get the girl, rejected by the mods, fired from his job, and being kicked out of his parents home! Heavy shit.
I love Qdadraphenia lp, even more than the other major concept lp, Tommy. AND, it was made into a feature length movie, featuring Sting (from the Police), in a pivotal role as the dude our main character tried to emulate! Thanx to you Patreons, and you for covering this Blessing!!!
He didn't commit suicide, just sent the scooter off the cliff. He'd become disillusioned and then discovering The Ace Face was merely a bellboy totally blew his mind. It was actually The Ace Face's scooter which he'd sent over. Bizarre as it sounds, the film begins with the ending. Jimmy walking at the start is after his meltdown on the cliffs. The movie then tells the story of what occurred leading up to his mad finale.
Ha,@@SuperGForce01! It's been decades since I listened to the album carefully; what worries me more is that I saw the movie too, and thought I'd seen that ending... Of course, I was high af.
1st time here. You won me. Great reaction!
Awwh your comment won me too ❤️
The climatic track of their great double concept album, Quadrophenia, it is without a doubt one of their best songs and one of Rock's greatest tunes. I saw this live, when at their best their is no better band. Do The Real Me off the same album for more magnificence you will not forget. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎻🎶
Just a great song, band perfection, and a great review. The WHO is Top 10 bands of all time, check this song out live!
I enjoyed watching you enjoy the song!
Awwh thanks for sharing happy to hear that this was a positive experience for you
Brilliant
Whole Album is pure genius,
Second only to who's next
O'er is one of the british accents for the word over. And Reign is royalty's power over the people for a specific time (usually a life term).
You are a fan!❤
😅😅
Great song and performance by The Who, and a thoughtful reaction by you.
Thanks Edgar
Great reaction!!!! Yes this would be a great wedding song where the Bride and groom have white rose peddles falling from the sky as they kiss into the water
You know it 🕊️
Well done. Thank you!
Love REIGN O’er Me.
This song comes at a climactic point in the Rock Opera Quadrophenia. The main character Jimmy Cooper is at the point of suicide but he cries out for some kind of deliverance from his meaningless existence. It starts to rain and he feels like it’s a blessing from God that will give him the strength to go back and face his problems. The rain representing God’s love is from Meher Baba’s (Baba O’Riley) teachings. He was Pete Townshend’s spiritual guide. I think Roger (singer) relates to it as coming home to his family and farm after a long stint of touring. Just some ideas.
In websters under the word epic its says see quadraphina
Lesson No1,never ever stop a Who song, only talk about a
Song after it has played in full.
It’s not a waterfall, it’s RAIN…
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Watch the movie Quadrophinia to get the full picture on this song.
As good as it gets, try The Real Me off the same album, Quadrophenia, another classic track by the WHO. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
Roger has a solo hit FREE ME. really good
REIGN OVER ME, by the WHO.
Reign O’re Me
Need your love to Reign Or’e me
I love your reaction but remember this is about a character who suffers mental illness and never finds love but knows it's out there the characters in pain but always holds out hope that one day he will find love Roger's voice in the song conveys the characters loneliness and Desperation to find love
Quadrophenia...the whos signature dish!
Your facial expressions gave away you'd listened already. It is a great song though!
I saw them tour this album live in 1996, it was wild.