I know exactly where I was on Friday, 29th January 1965. I was watching the TV show Ready Steady Go! I was sitting in an armchair in my parent's lounge about eight feet from the TV screen. Cathy McGowan introduced a new group called The Who. When the TV cameraman did a close-up of Pete Townsend hitting the first chord of 'I Can't Explain' with his windmill arm, within half a second I was six inches from the TV and stayed glued to the spot for the next two and a half minutes. That was my first taste of The Who and they remain my favourite band to this day.
I always thought the Who were the purest rock'n rollers of any of the big bands, Stones always had a foot in the blues, Beatles were experimental, but as for pure raw rock n roll energy, bordering on punk enthusiasm, the Who knew how to rock at it's most primal level.
Most Punk bands have said they were Who fans..no doubt the music that Pete wrote influenced many Punk musicians...Pete was the first, I believe, (among many firsts) to bring his anger and frustration onto the stage...
Pete Townsend was a genius in the 60's and 70's he wrote so many great songs plus he was one of the greatest guitarists in the world a true songwriter along with Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon one of the greatest groups ever.
@@williamstrasser8854 Jimmy tried to downplay his contribution to the song for many years only for Daltrey to come out and say that Jimmy played both lead guitar and the solo for the song! I can understand why Pete wouldn't want the public to know that but credit to Jimmy for not trying to take credit for something that could potentially be embarrassing, having to pay someone else to play your parts for you!
RIP the two members of The Who John Entwistle (October 9, 1944 - June 27, 2002), aged 57 Keith Moon (August 23, 1946 - September 7, 1978), aged 32 You both will be remembered as legends.
By their own admission they mimicked The Kinks in order to get their first big hit in the charts in early 1965. And I am glad they did. This is my all time favourite Who track..
If I was ever asked to explain rock and roll to someone, I'd play that scream near the end of "Won't Get Fooled Again". To me that defines rock in about ten seconds.
I don't care what everyone says, The Who were as influential in today's music as any other band in history. Keith and Pete are the bench mark for what good percussion and lead guitar is
don't forget Jon's Bass on this , it simply is beautiful ! Also Talmy got The Ivy League to do backing Vocals because he thought The Who's voices were not good enough !
One of the greatest pop records ever, played by a noisy rock band. This was the moment that rock arrived in pop, with Moon's drumming particularly driving the thing. Fabulous.
Ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies. Yes, and even later in life, when "The Ox" was putting touring bands together, and spending more to play than they took in, the other two would try to help him out. Friends until the end. I will cry when the next one goes, if I'm even still here! I won't be sad for whichever one of them goes, but my heart will ache for the one left behind.
I agree. I don't think everyone "has a go at the UK". Well, IDK maybe, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales but, I find wayyyy too many Americans are, Anglophiles. I believe in terms of Rock (and the many sub-genres of Rock) the British are superior.
I loved the early hits like The Kids Are Alright, I Can't Explain, Happy Jack, Substitute, and Pictures Of Lily. These were brilliant compositions early in the groups career putting it simply Pete Townsend was and still is a great guitarist and song writer.
No other youth movement has been cooler, they just looked awesome, Best Clothes, Best haircuts, Best Drugs, Best mode of transport, best music ..........
This video is from when the Who were called the High Numbers and singing a Wilson Pickett song "ooh poo pah doo". Do a search on RUclips and you'll see it. It was filmed at either the Railway Hotel in Wealdstone or the Scene Club in Soho, probably in early September 1964 (Wikipedia).
Pete Townsend said he was horribly embarrassed as a youth about his "great honking nose, and I think he needed to learn to be comfortable with a camera on him. It shows in these early performances.
Remember when my dad showed me how to dance like a 60s modster when I was a kid and couldn't fathom my clean cut dad ever dressing and dancing like that until he showed me a photo of him in red and black striped bell bottoms, a red plaid jacket and granny boots. I absolutely loved it!
+Al Gee I agree i don't see anybody that can compete with him ! well i think i just found one look at 1min43 in this one "Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning"
I don't think Manfred Mann is on par with The Who, The Kinks, and the Stones... I mean I like Blinded by the Light, and The Mighty Quinn as much as anyone, But...
I noticed that too lol …k moon starts out with a solid shirt then he is in stripes ..one of the best bands ever, listening to The Who and Steely Dan tonight, another one of the greatest groups..
@El Cabo The Who has always stated in interviews that the stuttering in "My Generation" was to mimic their stuttering on amphetamines, and the Mods on speed in general! Way before "Just Say No!"
Roger Daltrey - lead vocals, tambourine Pete Townshend - lead guitar, backing vocals John Entwistle - bass, backing vocals Keith Moon - drums, backing vocals The Ivy League (John Carter, Ken Lewis, Perry Ford) - backing vocals, handclaps Perry Ford - piano Jimmy Page - 12 string rhythm guitar (session only; contribution not used in the final mix)
![The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again --- In [High Definition] HD 1979 The Kids Are Alright](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/LwOOLLGBy-4/mqdefault.jpg)
I know exactly where I was on Friday, 29th January 1965. I was watching the TV show Ready Steady Go! I was sitting in an armchair in my parent's lounge about eight feet from the TV screen. Cathy McGowan introduced a new group called The Who. When the TV cameraman did a close-up of Pete Townsend hitting the first chord of 'I Can't Explain' with his windmill arm, within half a second I was six inches from the TV and stayed glued to the spot for the next two and a half minutes. That was my first taste of The Who and they remain my favourite band to this day.
🫶🏻
Me too
Great band
Yes but do you remember that one fly that wouldn't leave you alone.
THAT is awesome!!!! I wasn't born yet.
Gotta love John Entwistle knocking out these ridiculous bass riffs with no emotion on his face
Stone Coggins
No matter how he looks, he can’t stop this song from having exciting energy
Because he was best bassist ever ...effortless
@@billrana2373 Him and Moon is the best bass drummer duo ever
@@billrana2373 Nah.
He was a badass
Oh my sweet lord almighty
The who and the Kinks, two awesome punk rock bands
Mod Bands
@@samuraininjarockstar9355 Even better!
Kinks invented punk@@samuraininjarockstar9355
Not punk new age
Mods and Rockers, good days.good times. PEACE 🙏 TO YOU ALL MY FRIEND'S. 😎✌️
75 now, but this was my youth
As mine too and on hearing it again I realise it had more energy and power than anything today.
yup
Must have been a bit of a lad.
Happy Birthday to Roger Daltry
You'll never be as cool as your grandparents!
Way before my time but totally agree them mods were smart as never been bettered .mod myself in the 80s aswell as a casual
@@rogercooper1307 Not just smart but had an attitude to match:-)
@jonhadley-zx2iu yes mate 100% me personally I was obsessed with the clothes
I always thought the Who were the purest rock'n rollers of any of the big bands, Stones always had a foot in the blues, Beatles were experimental, but as for pure raw rock n roll energy, bordering on punk enthusiasm, the Who knew how to rock at it's most primal level.
Listen to the High Numbers live at the Railway Hotel. Raw!!!
Listen to The Kinks. Dave Davies shredding with Rays vocals are hard to beat !!
This is Jimmy Page playing guitar (per Ultimate Classic Rock). Page was a session guitarist.
Ever heard of AC/DC?
Couldn't agree more. This song has it all, rock wise.
That opening guitar lick is SO simple yet SO iconic. It grabs you instantly.
Agus young used it 😂
Yep.😂
Isn't a gutar riff? Riffs are usually in the intro but maybe I am wrong with this one here?
A young Jimmy Page played rhythm guitar as a session player on this track before anyone knew who he was
Phenomenal. The Who have countless great songs and this will always be one of my favorites.
Can't deny the huge influence these guys had on punk rock.
TRUE!!!!+!!!
The guitar on "Clash City Rockers" does sound similar to the guitar on this.
Most Punk bands have said they were Who fans..no doubt the music that Pete wrote influenced many Punk musicians...Pete was the first, I believe, (among many firsts) to bring his anger and frustration onto the stage...
Exactly what I was thinking when I saw this video on tv and came on here to watch it again.. I’m a massive punk fan
Absolutely, if The Clash or The Pistols had put this out it wouldn't have sounded out of place at all.
Happy Birthday Pete Townshend!!!! 75 years today!!!
One of the best debut singles ever.
What a great comment! It's just so true.....but I can't explain.........
What about Zoot Suit (credited as the High Numbers)?
Pete Townsend was a genius in the 60's and 70's he wrote so many great songs plus he was one of the greatest guitarists in the world a true songwriter along with Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon one of the greatest groups ever.
I was born in 1950 and I love this Song until I will die!
Pete Townshend is an unremembered true genius! So The Kinks with Dave Davies are, too !!!! Brilliant music !!!
TOWNS H END! NOT TOWNSEND, because nobody wants him send to town !!!! :))
Jimmy page plays guitar on this song
@@williamstrasser8854 Jimmy tried to downplay his contribution to the song for many years only for Daltrey to come out and say that Jimmy played both lead guitar and the solo for the song! I can understand why Pete wouldn't want the public to know that but credit to Jimmy for not trying to take credit for something that could potentially be embarrassing, having to pay someone else to play your parts for you!
60s mod fashion is way better than anything today
What a proper performer looks and sounds like. Today’s would be stars should take notes.
Jimmy Page on guitar!
RIP the two members of The Who
John Entwistle (October 9, 1944 - June 27, 2002), aged 57
Keith Moon (August 23, 1946 - September 7, 1978), aged 32
You both will be remembered as legends.
Found my son bobbing his head to this the other day. At that moment, I knew that I have taught him well about good music :)
Very well indeed :) And a good song choice to bob along too!
Dad of the year.
Wish I could thumb you up two times: one for the dad, one for the lad.
Joe Mutt 💞👍👈😢 Keith moon Is missed 💀😢
G
Love the 12-string.
Maximum R&B
By their own admission they mimicked The Kinks in order to get their first big hit in the charts in early 1965. And I am glad they did. This is my all time favourite Who track..
Yep, Pete said he deliberately made a Kinks style song in order to get the attention of the Kinks manager at the time.
They shared the same producer in Shel Talmy.
The way to dance back then was so confidential. Such a good time to live.
U said it!!!
No it was public..
Dances now is age restricted
Yes..like we were scared folks would laugh at us....lol...We were children then.....today they're ADULTS AT 9
Confidential like no one could know? 😂🤣
If I was ever asked to explain rock and roll to someone, I'd play that scream near the end of "Won't Get Fooled Again". To me that defines rock in about ten seconds.
I recommend an Indie Rock Song called 'Looking into The Mirror' By Robert Nix
Plant did the scream thing first. On plenty of records before.
The whole song is an ode to rock n roll 🤘🤘🤘 long live the who!!
I don't care what everyone says, The Who were as influential in today's music as any other band in history. Keith and Pete are the bench mark for what good percussion and lead guitar is
don't forget Jon's Bass on this , it simply is beautiful !
Also Talmy got The Ivy League to do backing Vocals
because he thought The Who's voices were not good enough !
and Rog too Raj
Everybody says that they are the best.
Yeah I'm going to go out on a limb and put Led Zeppelin in that spot.
Note the limited solo because of the Rick 12 that Pete was using on this.......the lead fills were based off chords, triads, and double stops......
This is the tune that played inside Pete Townshend's head when trying to make his bandmates understand his rock operas' plots.
U don't wanna know what's in his head when he's surfing the dark Web
@@adamstockman5278 🤪😬
😂😂😂😅
@@adamstockman5278😆😆😆😆😆😆
@@adamstockman5278😂 only natural. Given that someone made sure he wouldnt fiddle about as a kid
Keith, as usual, looks like he’s off his fucking rocker on the ChangChang😂
He popped pills.
This guy’s fancy footwork 👌🏽 0:47 😃
One word, Underrated.
Literally one of the most beloved bands worldwide
Maybe by you.
I agree .. my fav from them.
Aww! They were just babies ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
With a hit record!
Hello, how are you doing?
This is so timeless, this could come out in the charts and I don't think anyone would bat an eyelid.
If this come out in today's chart people would collapse in shock at its brilliance.
@@colinjennings3661 After an Avalanche of Heavy Metal, Crap, Vapid Slick Willie Pop, and Obnoxious Rap..yes if you still have Fresh ears.
Yeah definitely
Yes. Still relevant
@@colinjennings3661 Yeah because it isn't rap lol
The GENIUS of Pete Townshend and the Brilliance of his band mates. Simply one of THE BEST BANDS of All Time!!!!!!!!
The genius of The Kinks.
If not THEE b-b-b-b-best band of all time.!
"Can't Explain" is the first song I ever heard from the Who back in 1965 - and I've been a huge fan of them ever since!
Desert boots are never out of fashion.
John's face is like "C'mooon, gimme a harder bass line!"
John Entwistle- The greatest Bassist ever
*cliff Burton*
Dallas Kaiser *geddy lee*
Jaco Pastorius anyone?
Geddy Lee 🤔
Mark Winiarskyj is also a talented Bass player.
Keith was the spotlight stealer
One of the greatest pop records ever, played by a noisy rock band.
This was the moment that rock arrived in pop, with Moon's drumming particularly driving the thing. Fabulous.
I brought this record when I was 13 in 1965 great
These guys literally formed a band as teenagers and spent most of their lives together.
Ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies. Yes, and even later in life, when "The Ox" was putting touring bands together, and spending more to play than they took in, the other two would try to help him out. Friends until the end. I will cry when the next one goes, if I'm even still here!
I won't be sad for whichever one of them goes, but my heart will ache for the one left behind.
Pete Meaden R.I.P
True. All except for Moony went to Acton Grammar School
I miss Keith Moon ❤️
It blows my mind how these baby faced gents are now wrinkly old fellas or passed on. Still groovy as fuck tho
One of the best bands ever. Great song. Groovy.
Hello Lyn, how are you doing?
My favorite song of The Who by far 🖤
Everyone has a go at the UK but when it comes to music we blow everyone away!
I for one , refute you in the name of his Majesty Howling Wolf...
But I give much respect to The Who , Kinks. Stones, Pretty Things , etc
we did but now
I agree. I don't think everyone "has a go at the UK". Well, IDK maybe, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales but, I find wayyyy too many Americans are, Anglophiles. I believe in terms of Rock (and the many sub-genres of Rock) the British are superior.
I love this video.
I think the guy at 0:33 is my spirit animal.
this is how you explain the WHO
Saw them in 1964 and spoke to Keith and Pete. Just before this was released. Happy days of my youth, where have the years gone to
Hello Kathy
I will 'splain this song, "Can't Explain." It's great.
John, can't do ever again... He's the best, but can't explain...
С днём рождения Роджер!
love this black and white footage, swinging London in the 60s
I wish I could have made a living doing something I loved they are true Billy bad asses
Best music video of all time.
+Sea Stew One of them. It definitely has ''charisma''' ;)~
Roger, lookin' like the sexy Mod that he is❤
Punk way before Punk!!!!!
This song is good on so many levels but Jesus Christ was Keith Moon incredible.
Entwistle too obviously. Best bassist ever. Their repertoire was unbelievable.
Maximum R&B!!
THIS IS SO GOOOOOOD, dizzy in the head
Beatles and Who are my favorite bands from 60s ❤❤
Look at these young boys. They had no idea how big they would become. Rip to all that have passed.
Those Herman's Hermits-like guitar licks are Jimmy Page!
I loved the early hits like The Kids Are Alright, I Can't Explain, Happy Jack, Substitute, and Pictures Of Lily. These were brilliant compositions early in the groups career putting it simply Pete Townsend was and still is a great guitarist and song writer.
Love how there are two guitar solos and how that Rickenbacker 12-string is set up PROPER !!
Damn this just rocks....
Good Cadence.
Vintage early mod. Coolest look ever.
No other youth movement has been cooler, they just looked awesome, Best Clothes, Best haircuts, Best Drugs, Best mode of transport, best music ..........
Middle age people considered stripes diabolic... or so I heard.
I love the mod aesthetic, and the styles in this film clip, but I wouldn't call it "early" mod. @Nikol S. Ervant - maybe more preppy than Ivy League?
Really young and so talented.
Tom Jones USA at this point, not young anymore lol
@@kinseypogue8957 Are you serious? They're all in their 20s in this music video.
Jedi Comedy I said they’re not young anymore lol. But at this point, they were
@@kinseypogue8957 Yeah, true.
This video is from when the Who were called the High Numbers and singing a Wilson Pickett song "ooh poo pah doo". Do a search on RUclips and you'll see it. It was filmed at either the Railway Hotel in Wealdstone or the Scene Club in Soho, probably in early September 1964 (Wikipedia).
They all looked almost clean at this time :) Nice
RIP Keith Moon 1946-1978
@@andreandrade9842 Also R.I.P John Entwistle 1944-2003
That one guy has all the moves
Only the best program ever. Watched it every time. I'm getting nearer eighty now, but this was my life and times.
One of my all-time favorite video's! Dig the guys dancing!
Hello Linda, how are you doing?
Perfect power pop song.
Roger Daltrey looking like Frankenstein
I'm 46 years old and I was listening to this song for over 40years ❤.
Townsend looked so young! OMG
A baby 😍😂
Those spaced out Mod's dancing, classic...
In 1960s London, the Who were famous for their ability to change clothes in the middle of a song.
OS CARAS DO WHO NO INICIO DA CARREIRA
A true rock n' roll "dance" song.
Sick of hearing about the W.H.O. during Covid-19 so here I am getting my fix of The Who! 🔊🎼🎵🎶🎵🎶🎸🥁🎤
I'm telling yer the grooves always got me
Went to clubs in London in the 1990’s and guys were still dancing like this. Must be a cultural thing
Great song after all these years. The who classic hits there were the good old days
I’m going to their comcert in July!
Everyone rockin and having a good time feeling the music
Pete Townsend said he was horribly embarrassed as a youth about his "great honking nose, and I think he needed to learn to be comfortable with a camera on him. It shows in these early performances.
Pete was 20 in 1965.
I am digging this old footage.
Off the chain unbeatable Track by The Who I can't explain
Remember when my dad showed me how to dance like a 60s modster when I was a kid and couldn't fathom my clean cut dad ever dressing and dancing like that until he showed me a photo of him in red and black striped bell bottoms, a red plaid jacket and granny boots. I absolutely loved it!
Hello Starlee, how are you doing?
The most edgiest band of the 60s b4 their time
Those kids were wired outta their minds!
Still need update on 0:34. The world's greatest dancer. Please respond.
+Al Gee What about that dance in the Mamma Mia music video?
+Al Gee I agree i don't see anybody that can compete with him ! well i think i just found one look at 1min43 in this one "Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning"
+Al Gee Lou Reed LOL
+Al Gee
the kid was on one having it in a tiny venue with the Who...mint
+Al Gee media.giphy.com/media/26u6cjIG0lUHeXfzy/giphy.gif
Yes!!
The Who, The Kinks, The Stones and Manfred Mann.
London Rocked.
Indeed
I don't think Manfred Mann is on par with The Who, The Kinks, and the Stones... I mean I like Blinded by the Light, and
The Mighty Quinn as much as anyone, But...
@@linavasquez-comyns949 I agree but I had to put them for old times sake. Paul Jones was a good lead singer with a great voice.
This is probably their best song ever made.
Coolest thing ever
The who are such a good band, they can swap clothes and gear without missing a beat. Love this song
I noticed that too lol …k moon starts out with a solid shirt then he is in stripes ..one of the best bands ever, listening to The Who and Steely Dan tonight, another one of the greatest groups..
It's easy to see why the Who are still appreciated; their music never dated.
THE WHO FOREVER!
Those kids are boppin’ *hard* man. Their parents must’ve been so cross with them 😱
The era of popping amphetamines!
@El Cabo The Who has always stated in interviews that the stuttering in "My Generation" was to mimic their stuttering on amphetamines, and the Mods on speed in general! Way before "Just Say No!"
Uppers. Downers. Uppers. Downers. Repeat
@@skyhighjaysly3623 That was about the M.O. with those kids then! Up The Who!
@Hastalaverga420moving their Jaws like crazy. not acid not amphetamine. it's meth...
Roger Daltrey - lead vocals, tambourine
Pete Townshend - lead guitar, backing vocals
John Entwistle - bass, backing vocals
Keith Moon - drums, backing vocals
The Ivy League (John Carter, Ken Lewis, Perry Ford) - backing vocals, handclaps
Perry Ford - piano
Jimmy Page - 12 string rhythm guitar (session only; contribution not used in the final mix)
WOW
thumbs up on the research my friend