I believe this to be, along with 'White Man in Hammersith Palais', the greatest rock song ever written as its themes are just as relevant today as when it was released and will continue to be so for the rest our lives and beyond.
I realize that Roger Daltrey, Pete Townsend and Keith Moon seem to get most of the credit for the music, but John Entwistle really filled in the sound with his outstanding bass playing. He gave it such depth, much like Geddy Lee from Rush!
From many things I've read Keith had fudged up several earlier takes, botching rolls and fills and really only hitting the off beat -- his drinking and drug problems were really messing up his playing. There were other problems with earlier takes so the director wanted them to play "WGFA" again to get a "good take," and all four members were pissed as hell and it shows -- they tear through it. But Moonie nailed this one.
@@JStarStar00 Being a drummer, one has to be physically in shape. The excessive drugs and booze destroyed Moon's body from 73 to 78 -- it shows here. Contrast him in 78 to the dynamo he was in, say, 68. You hear the difference in the playing. Still, in 78, he was good.
Wish they didn't cut off the last 5 seconds when KM jumps off the drum kit and Pete gives him a kiss on the cheek. Almost like they knew this was their last song ever.
Chris conlan they don’t do rock like this anymore. Arguably the greatest assemblage of talent ever to grace the stage as one group. THIS WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN!!
Thanku but rush is the best drummer. Rip Bob true friend. Yesterday passed n this was his favorite band. God rest his soul. God bless America again.😇🗽😥⛪
If that's a Moog doing the rhythmic chords, I'd say "no one". Back then the Moog instrument was not designed to be played live or in a recording session, as it could only play one note at a time. First one line had to be played and recorded on one track, then other lines added one by one on other tracks. So the entire Moog sequence had to be set up, pre-recorded and played back during performance or recording session. The famous "Switched On Bach" albums by Walter (later Wendy) Carlos were done this way. It's remarkable to me that The Who were able to incorporate the Moog this way into such a dynamic live performance. Off hand, I can't think of any other '70's band that pull it off like they did.
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A last one: not the best lead guitar, OK, OK. But the best riffer/rhythm guitarist on our planet. And that´s more worth, than every orgasmic solo.
The greatest live rock and roll band ever, any questions?
Басист всех тянет!!! Браво!!!
I believe this to be, along with 'White Man in Hammersith Palais', the greatest rock song ever written as its themes are just as relevant
today as when it was released and will continue to be so for the rest our lives and beyond.
2x THE WHO LIVE IN FRANKFURT/GERMANY .. GREAT CONCERTS 🥁🎸💢🎵🔊🥁🎸
1x with Keith Moon 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
Pure gold. Recorded live 44 years ago. Still relevant today. Long live The Who, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix…..
Just. History. Don´t eat too much from that white snow!
I realize that Roger Daltrey, Pete Townsend and Keith Moon seem to get most of the credit for the music, but John Entwistle really filled in the sound with his outstanding bass playing. He gave it such depth, much like Geddy Lee from Rush!
鬼カッケー😂🎵こんなカッコいいバンドが居たんだよね‼️
The energy onstage is fucking wild
Keith moon What a drummer 🥁
From many things I've read Keith had fudged up several earlier takes, botching rolls and fills and really only hitting the off beat -- his drinking and drug problems were really messing up his playing. There were other problems with earlier takes so the director wanted them to play "WGFA" again to get a "good take," and all four members were pissed as hell and it shows -- they tear through it. But Moonie nailed this one.
And this is, I think, his last performance.
@@JStarStar00 Being a drummer, one has to be physically in shape. The excessive drugs and booze destroyed Moon's body from 73 to 78 -- it shows here. Contrast him in 78 to the dynamo he was in, say, 68. You hear the difference in the playing. Still, in 78, he was good.
you bet!
And that, is how one, rocks and rolls
Too much great.. .....
Wish they didn't cut off the last 5 seconds when KM jumps off the drum kit and Pete gives him a kiss on the cheek. Almost like they knew this was their last song ever.
British 70’s and 80’s rock. Amazing!
So beautiful-this can make you cry- what we are missing today- such greatness....
7:50, the most hyped ending of a song ever recorded. The Who is truly the best band ever!
1979, can't be the date of this performance, as Moon died in 1978.
7:50 the greatest guitar strike ever recorded
Couldn’t agree more 👍👍👍👍
Agreed. Earth shattering. ⚡️💥✨
This was in 1978 at Shepperton,the last performance of Keith Moon
Best 3 piece band ever. Pretty great singer too
Never gets old.
Grew up with this, will die with this..
nothing will ever get close...
The band at their high octane / drug induced and animated best! Those riffs still give me goosebumps 50 years later!
Pete playing that Gibson and getting that clean sound. Yeah man respect for not playing slop.
The best rock’n’roll song I have ever linstened
My favorite Band! I cnsider them #1...
Chris conlan they don’t do rock like this anymore. Arguably the greatest assemblage of talent ever to grace the stage as one group. THIS WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN!!
Your so right
Probably on e of the great rock records of all time-viva Who
The greatest.
You can never listen to the Who without thinking of the Intro to any CSI show
Great comment on American politics. It’s got immortal legs
I was so disappointed that I missed this concert in Philly in 1979 because I had to work.
I would've lost my job that day.
Imagine these boys playing the Sphere, Las Vegas!
The best song ever I listen ✌️
What do most hit rock bands from this era share in common? They all met and formed whilst attending university in the uk.
first? sweet :)
thanks for posting!
Damn he smoked that tambourine
Mr moon ❤
Thanku but rush is the best drummer. Rip Bob true friend. Yesterday passed n this was his favorite band. God rest his soul. God bless America again.😇🗽😥⛪
HIWATT amps.!!!!
oh shit... i sold my custom Hiwatt 30 years ago😪😒😭
Got Ringo Starr playing bass. lol
You’re an idiot.
@@johnentwistle7995 you're replying 8 years later to show you don't get a joke?
Ringo can barely play the drums, let alone the bass - he's thick as shit.!!
Esta mal el título del video, no es 1979, si no de 1978, pues ese fué el año en que murió Keith Moon
Fantastic!! Is this the last time Keith played ?
I want these 8:08 seats
Where was the show ?
where was this epic recorded?
lol townshend is hopping all over the place! I lol'd when he fell
Who’s on the moog
If that's a Moog doing the rhythmic chords, I'd say "no one". Back then the Moog instrument was not designed to be played live or in a recording session, as it could only play one note at a time. First one line had to be played and recorded on one track, then other lines added one by one on other tracks. So the entire Moog sequence had to be set up, pre-recorded and played back during performance or recording session. The famous "Switched On Bach" albums by Walter (later Wendy) Carlos were done this way. It's remarkable to me that The Who were able to incorporate the Moog this way into such a dynamic live performance. Off hand, I can't think of any other '70's band that pull it off like they did.