The Who, Michael Lindsay-Hogg - A Quick One (While He's Away)

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  • Performed live at The Rolling Stones Rock And Roll Circus and filmed on 11 December 1968 at InterTel (VTR Services), Stonebridge Park, Wembley. Look out for Keith Moon hurling his side tom drum across the stage at 4’26”. The Who’s performance was deemed to be the best of all the artists who appeared that night. Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg and produced by Sandy Lieberson.
    Recorded before a live audience in London in 1968, The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus was originally conceived as a BBC-TV special. Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, it centers on the original line up of The Rolling Stones -- Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman (with Nicky Hopkins and Rocky Dijon) -- who serves as both the show’s hosts and featured attraction. For the first time in front of an audience, “The World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band” performs six Stones classics. The program also includes extraordinary performances by The Who, Jethro Tull, Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithfull, Yoko Ono, and The Dirty Mac. A ‘supergroup’ before the term had even been coined, the band was comprised of Eric Clapton (lead guitar), Keith Richards (bass), Mitch Mitchell of The Jimi Hendrix Experience (drums), and John Lennon on guitar and vocals.
    The Who's new studio album WHO is released on 6 December 2019.
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    Music video by The Rolling Stones performing “Sympathy For The Devil”
    Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
    Executive Producer: Sandy Lieberson
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    © 2018 ABKCO Music & Records, Inc.
    Music video by The Who performing A Quick One (While He's Away). © 2019 ABKCO Music & Records

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  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1051

    Just watching Keith Moon is visually exhausting.

    • @freddylubin
      @freddylubin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      It's said that he was the inspiration for the Muppets' Animal.

    • @juliomartinez-pg5pu
      @juliomartinez-pg5pu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      🤣

    • @theedrstrangelove
      @theedrstrangelove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i know.

    • @timprescott4634
      @timprescott4634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Add Townshend’s leaping and windmilling along with Daltrey’s mic spins and I’m DEAD! The Ox as stoic as ever but his lead bass is a force unto itself!

    • @happyjack4781
      @happyjack4781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Moon was awesome I love the guy

  • @joellejohnson5431
    @joellejohnson5431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2393

    When I'm having a bad day...nothing is better than watching this. Nothing.

    • @Cissy2cute
      @Cissy2cute 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Cured my current bout of depression.

    • @TimSchmidt_art
      @TimSchmidt_art 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      I literally just watched it for the 99th time....just to make me happy

    • @riffraff3658
      @riffraff3658 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Impossible to argue with that

    • @gizzardwizard1795
      @gizzardwizard1795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      Yeah sex is cool, but have you ever watched A Quick One (While He’s Away) Live at the Rock And Roll Circus on a bad day?

    • @sittingonafrootloop3940
      @sittingonafrootloop3940 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Can't attack the truth

  • @EricTheBody
    @EricTheBody 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +477

    It’s literally the best live performance in the history of rock.

    • @MrIsizukuri
      @MrIsizukuri 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      I watched RnR Circus when I was very young and The Who's performance changed me forever - I honestly barely remember anything before or after, they filled up the entire movie with their performance, absolutely incredible.

    • @rd0668
      @rd0668 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Undoubtedly! I was going to make the same comment!

    • @kevinc809
      @kevinc809 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      It's up there alright.

    • @dickysix68
      @dickysix68 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I second it.

    • @jim87hopestreet
      @jim87hopestreet 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      agreed.

  • @sledzeppelin
    @sledzeppelin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1415

    This is probably my single favorite musical performance of all time.

  • @darryllepik4032
    @darryllepik4032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +902

    I mean it's absurd how good this band was from around 68 to 73. Untouchable.

    • @aurinrakkun8589
      @aurinrakkun8589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Really the only band that was better than them during that period in terms of skill and charisma was Led Zeppelin.

    • @juliebryne2903
      @juliebryne2903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      Led zeppelin were not better than the who live back then!

    • @daghetto101
      @daghetto101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      How about 1976-1980 Prime Rush Era. Rush Hemispheres, Farewell and 2112 blew everyone at that time. Rush and The Who are my heroes,.

    • @Lowtech14
      @Lowtech14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You mean ‘65 - ‘71

    • @2Uahoj
      @2Uahoj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Beatles were better.

  • @el_guero0958
    @el_guero0958 ปีที่แล้ว +557

    Keith Moon's energy could power a city for decades.

    • @clivet3846
      @clivet3846 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I first saw them in 74 and they were still tremendous then.

    • @usgradeabeef2782
      @usgradeabeef2782 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You mean the shit he was on. The shit that killed him.

    • @DeadheadShark-kp8le
      @DeadheadShark-kp8le 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      As Pete said one Evening to Roger on a trip with an Acidicated water Baloon.
      What was that guy called again, Nikola Who🫢??????????, I've never heard of him before, 🤔 but I've heard of Kieth Moon. 💯😎

    • @maurenwalsh5313
      @maurenwalsh5313 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's my baby God❤rest him

    • @PamelaKilburn-c3w
      @PamelaKilburn-c3w 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Keith Moon & Bill Ward, the most energetic & best drummers evet

  • @ArisAlamanos
    @ArisAlamanos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +908

    Keith Moon is the craziest drummer of all time. Absolutely brilliant and unique.

    • @likkeanimal8610
      @likkeanimal8610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      overplay

    • @MeeMee-gz5vp
      @MeeMee-gz5vp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I love his drumming style. Reminds me of Animal from the Muppets.

    • @servantofzardoz
      @servantofzardoz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      The fucking best. Born to do nothing else. Glad he didn't get into a job that involved driving anything like a truck for instance. It wouldn't have lasted long and changes would have had to be made to whole industries.

    • @dondamon4669
      @dondamon4669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Not as good as Ringo when it comes to serving the song.

    • @carollopez1520
      @carollopez1520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      YESSSS

  • @tz7813
    @tz7813 ปีที่แล้ว +447

    Keith Moon here is truly electrifying. SO much expression and presence. The others are actually amazing, but Moon is just so expressive that he becomes the central figure for most of the performance. Townsend pulls off some iconic moves, and manages to draw attention, then Daltry swings his mic, but you just cant help watching that drummer. This might be the greatest single live song performance I have ever seen. The result is so beautifully free that it dispels fear and raises the human spirit. I suppose the greatest accomplishment of any art form. Impossible to follow.

    • @barrycowan3540
      @barrycowan3540 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yeah, all these years later, I had forgotten how much I liked Keith Moon's playing. No one sounded like him, fills throughout the verses and choruses, instead of at the ends of them. I see where Animal of the Muppets got his style from. I found myself focused on him the whole time.

    • @michaelg2478
      @michaelg2478 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Brian Jones, at 7:26 whistling for this performance, no ego or jealousy of The Who, just happy they gave a brilliant performance. Great guy. His slide guitar on "No Expectations" is probably my favourite musical moment of the Circus. The Who were the most explosive, but something about The Stones' performance of "No Expectations". That was by far their best performance at the Circus.

    • @davidflynn7258
      @davidflynn7258 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey "tz," You've nailed it! Dead on! ... a bit like "da OO!" if you don't mind my sayin...??

    • @shannonschaerer1010
      @shannonschaerer1010 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@michaelg2478Certainly NOT "Sympathy for the Devil" - LOL!!

    • @worthyofa8076
      @worthyofa8076 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tough to top, @tz77813, but I'll give you 2 performances I would argue are even better:
      th-cam.com/video/Gu9HhYv0C7E/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/UDfAdHBtK_Q/w-d-xo.html

  • @stonedsoulpicnic
    @stonedsoulpicnic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +908

    Seeing Brian Jones cheering at the end of this vid make me smile

    • @Cissy2cute
      @Cissy2cute 4 ปีที่แล้ว +140

      By that time he was basically being ignored/held back. I think he knew that performance was going to piss Mick off.

    • @edrader
      @edrader 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      man you smart

    • @myaslesultandebergame7955
      @myaslesultandebergame7955 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      He's just and trully enjoying n appreciating that incredible performance!!!..hum,well i think so!!!whatever,what a sensational event😉😎🤠😋

    • @Cissy2cute
      @Cissy2cute 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @seven proxies Yup it wouldn't have taken much LOL

    • @MrJRJ1964
      @MrJRJ1964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Oh, that's MARVELOUS!!

  • @KevyNova
    @KevyNova 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3765

    Some moments from this performance that show why The Who is the best live band ever:
    0:59 - Pete tunes his guitar while playing
    1:27 - Pete’s windmilling arm knocks down the overhead drum mic and it hits Keith in the face. Neither of them miss a beat.
    3:41 - How does Keith get that floor tom on top of his kit so quickly?!? And then tosses it over his head and comes back in perfectly on beat!!!!
    6:18 - When did Keith have a chance to pour water on his snare? Listen to John’s “opera” voice!!!!
    6:41 - NO band has ever played with more energy. Any guitar player who has ever tried windmilling can tell you how hard it is but Pete NEVER misses.
    7:09 - Pete raises his falling mic back up with his nose!
    Plus all throughout, John’s bass playing, Keith’s drumming, three part vocal harmonies all NAILED. The Stones were INSANE to ask THE WHO to open for them!

    • @StealthyAssassin007
      @StealthyAssassin007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      Kevy Nova never noticed any of that! Thanks!!

    • @chasbodaniels1744
      @chasbodaniels1744 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      @Kevy Nova Nice work dude! Excellent points made about a jaw-dropping performance.

    • @raamones1
      @raamones1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +152

      I've read somewhere that they shot the performance 3 times, then mixed all of them with the best shots. Maybe it explains partially how Keith Moon pour water on the drums.

    • @anthonypuccetti8779
      @anthonypuccetti8779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +122

      Brian Jones at the end of the video whistling, smiling and waving.

    • @westy40
      @westy40 5 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      It was always said that the Stones hated their performance. After watching a clip of the Stones I thought they did a great show, they too were at the peak of their powers(minus the fading of Brian Jones)
      The Stones could have invited any other group at the time to perform at their "Rock And Roll Circus" and they would have owned it. The one group they shouldn't have invited was invited and no matter how great a band the Stones were, they didn't have the presence or the power of the Who. The Who were the reason the Rock And Roll Circus was shelved. An unintentional but remarkable feat by The Who

  • @alphatango933
    @alphatango933 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1030

    The power of Pete's guitar just charge my phone to 97%

    • @Alexis-td2ec
      @Alexis-td2ec 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ye

    • @moka8267
      @moka8267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      The power of Keith's drumming charged my phone to 103%

    • @erichimes3062
      @erichimes3062 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It left my iPhone smoking

    • @ronyanai4627
      @ronyanai4627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Who riffs are the best ringtones ever!!!

    • @ginnrollins211
      @ginnrollins211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It made my Samsung's battery explode.

  • @nowhereman5640
    @nowhereman5640 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Saw them at Woodstock, they did the whole Tommy opera somewhere around 3 am. Lucky me, to be 18, the right age, the right places, the right time for the best era of rock and roll.

    • @ScottEnglish-g1w
      @ScottEnglish-g1w 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Wow Lucky you indeed

    • @marklagrone3326
      @marklagrone3326 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve seen the entire set,but I only heard of Pete hitting someone with his guitar that got up on stage while they were playing. In my opinion,when Keith was alive,probably the best live show I’ve seen. Saw them in 75 @ the summit,Zeppelin there in 77. Poor Page was pale,frail & painfully pencil thin…could still play.
      Ps. You are very fortunate to have seen them. I would’ve love to see them on the 73,74 tour.

    • @aichatastic08
      @aichatastic08 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      hi ! i’m doing a project on human proximity and music for my cinema class, i’m graduating in may and i have to hold a small exhibit! would you be interested in describing your experience of seeing the who at Woodstock? just a brief paragraph on how you felt? i’m exploring the general feeling of woostock and what music brings to people ! have a good one man

    • @scottmeyers7402
      @scottmeyers7402 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@marklagrone3326 Pete was pissed that Abbie Hoffman came onstage and interrupted their set. There are a few vids on TH-cam that play the entire thing, and you can hear the argument, but Peter wanted to kick his ass. Also, and I love and respect Jimmy Page, but unfortunately, that's when he started using heroin. Thankfully, he kicked it and didn't become a casualty.

    • @marklagrone3326
      @marklagrone3326 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the heads-up where I can @ least hear that shouting. And yes I’m happy Jimmy finally got that monkey off his back. Thanks again !

  • @couldntthinkofagoodnamesoi8357
    @couldntthinkofagoodnamesoi8357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +931

    I swear to god, Keith Moon is the embodiment of Rock n Roll.

    • @arno2441
      @arno2441 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      no kurt cobain

    • @chickentwisties2298
      @chickentwisties2298 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arno2441
      BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA he was the biggest parasite rock n roll ever had 😂😂😂🤣

    • @scottielambert9312
      @scottielambert9312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Absolutely without peer. Some idiot said cobain. He was week as a Tuesday.

    • @JonShade-fy2gm
      @JonShade-fy2gm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      He was a fucking genius. Unique, lush, mad, gorgeous, absolutely relentless. No one played the drums like him.

    • @gregsager2062
      @gregsager2062 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@JonShade-fy2gm You left out "funny." Keith Moon was a very, very funny man. It was a huge part of his persona: the impish prankster who lived his entire life as if it was a high-speed joyride in a stolen car.

  • @JMW_JMW_JMW
    @JMW_JMW_JMW 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1460

    Keith Moon was basically 12 drummers in one.

    • @anthonyrichard8001
      @anthonyrichard8001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      jmw! u. sed it in my book!!!!!!!

    • @dantean
      @dantean 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yes! And as much as I hate saying it, look up "Pete Townsend does not like Keith Moon AS A DRUMMER" and you will be amazed at what Pete has ALWAYS felt about one of the all-time great rock drummers ever. Don't take my word for it, google it yourself. And ignore the relatively more recent comments about his being glad both Keith and John are dead--he misspoke and that's not what I'm talking about. Go back a little further and you'll find he's said FOR YEARS that he didn't like Keith's drumming. Sadly, it makes perfect sense in light of the apparent emphasis on, and preference for, very straight-ahead drumming from of those succeeding Keith in The Who's drum seat. Great players Pete appears to have asked NOT to bring attention to the drumming but instead play what I consider unfortunately routine R&B timekeeping. Look it up. And go figure.

    • @carlweaver3243
      @carlweaver3243 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Townshend has always been a study in contradictions. I believe he has given interviews and has said things without thoroughly thinking them through. I've read and heard a lot of interviews with Townshend and I think what he found fault with Moon was his live playing. But who knows. Maybe he heard something they recorded and wondered if it could've been done differently; like a drum fill, etc. Me, I wouldn't change a thing. I absolutely love his drumming.

    • @peterforget946
      @peterforget946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@carlweaver3243 A study in contradictions - How well put !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @Lowtech14
      @Lowtech14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@dantean I’ve heard Pete say the geniuses in the band were Keith Moon and John Entwistle

  • @mothmanghost983
    @mothmanghost983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1457

    Alternative title: The Who vibe check The Rolling Stones while being guests to their event.

    • @Thejbirdy
      @Thejbirdy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      WHO-YAAH!

    • @tsmith1487
      @tsmith1487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      YES. I watched the complete show and the Stones set is weak tea compared to this. OMG! Maximum R&B!

    • @marty6779
      @marty6779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@tsmith1487 imean its all good songs, but they're so tired... Sympathy for the devil still holds up, but the rest is pretty weak

    • @vlluco920
      @vlluco920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      MothmanGhost What are you saying PELOTUDO

    • @scottwilson1251
      @scottwilson1251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      In fairness to the Stones performance, they had been up all night and didn't go on until the early morning. Still, even at their best I don't think they could perform like this.

  • @theForgottenMelodiesRecords
    @theForgottenMelodiesRecords 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +39

    Doesn't matter if Keith Moon was the best drummer ever or not, he is the most entertaining to watch by miles.

    • @ScottHarangozo
      @ScottHarangozo 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You got that right👍!

    • @shannonschaerer1010
      @shannonschaerer1010 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Moon is STILL the best drummer of all time. We each have our favorites, both to watch & hear. I get the people who say John Bonham or Neil Peart (again, we're all different & unique - & if you love R'n'R, then there are no WRONG answers), & I can agree they are both in the top 3, but Moon is still #1 - & that DOES have SOMETHING to do with WATCHING his live performances. This is my favorite of them all because of his PLAYING like a BEAST & still finding time to THROW a drum as far as he could & have someone(?) Pour water onto his drums. THIS is the best, single song - live drummer performance EVER!! I always wonder how many times he hit a drum or a cymbal - if it could be counted. Either way, you're 100% RIGHT!! He's DEFINITELY the most fun to watch. Gone FAR too soon. The Who lost a HUGE part of what made them so GR8. Still, I'm glad they went on. Both L.Z. & Rush died when THEIR drummers died. I respect that, though. Usually, it has to be a front man or lead guitarist to kill a band. But I AM happy The Who went on. Again, Moon IS far more ENTERTAINING to watch - Esp HERE!! Peace!!

  • @KevyNova
    @KevyNova 5 ปีที่แล้ว +679

    I’ll never get tired of watching this. Probably the best performance ever by any band.

    • @hawk2291
      @hawk2291 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Best I ever saw K.

    • @soulscanner66
      @soulscanner66 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I'd say the best on TH-cam. Word is that they did this right after a tour, so they were tight as hell.

    • @KevyNova
      @KevyNova 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      My dad was lucky to have been around in the ‘60s (I was born in ‘73) and he saw Hendrix, The Who, Zeppelin, etc and he always said that Hendrix and The Who were the two most impressive. Zeppelin was a letdown.

    • @johnoberle9750
      @johnoberle9750 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      A metalhead of the 80 s. The Who could cream every one of them. Hardest rocking band of all time. They didn’t need to be heavy metal to do it. This is the band of all time greats.

    • @yellowjackboots2624
      @yellowjackboots2624 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Devo at Don Kirchers Rock Concert 1979 is my personal favourite. This is a very close second.

  • @charlesoliva8174
    @charlesoliva8174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +602

    Arguably the greatest single performance in rock and roll history - yes, l think it’s that good.

    • @nationradical
      @nationradical 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      And the original version on their 1966 album was a snooze fest!

    • @charlesoliva8174
      @charlesoliva8174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Radical Nation Hardly...this version was that much better.

    • @Ghoopty
      @Ghoopty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You are absolutely fucking right sir 🤘 Wiping away tears of joy

    • @dr.davidboisselle7399
      @dr.davidboisselle7399 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      No argument from me.

    • @doncavallacci218
      @doncavallacci218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Definitely

  • @bentrend
    @bentrend 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1123

    They’re killing so hard in this performance that John Entwistle accidentally emotes a traceable amount of enjoyment at 6:18-6:20

    • @sludge4125
      @sludge4125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      NO WAY!! 🤪

    • @spencer9093
      @spencer9093 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Lmao! 😄

    • @benpezzot8805
      @benpezzot8805 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Rip John Keith and Brian 3 talented musicians

    • @joemaliska5851
      @joemaliska5851 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      He laughs at Keith at the “her man’s been gone bit”. Always makes me smile

    • @briancody2000
      @briancody2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Right back to work

  • @mickberry164
    @mickberry164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +409

    Look at Pete's face at 7:20. He knows, they just played the ever loving shit out of this song, and blew anyone else off the stage that dared to stand next to them. They were entering their own league. No one else comes close. They are, without a doubt, my favorite rock band EVER~!

    • @brandonkellner4053
      @brandonkellner4053 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      No one else comes close, but they are forgiven.

    • @mavjimbo
      @mavjimbo ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Saw them live last week awesome

    • @jamieknight5224
      @jamieknight5224 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I couldn’t agree with you more!!! Long live The Who! Greatest rock n roll band of ALL time!!!

    • @mikeymutual5489
      @mikeymutual5489 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stop making sh-t up. He was satisfied by their performance - nothing more. TH-cam idiot.

    • @905if6was9
      @905if6was9 ปีที่แล้ว

      December of 1968. This is before The Who released Tommy, Live at Leeds, Who's Next and Quadrophenia; before their epic performance 8 months later at Woodstock. Their best was yet to come. Jagger knew he had better keep his Rock & Roll Circus buried, though he allowed The Who to release this on their 1979 Rockumentary--The Kids Are Alright.

  • @darrenh116
    @darrenh116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +848

    One of the funnier things about this song: from 4:48 to 5:03 they're all singing "cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello". I've read that Pete Townshend wrote the song with the idea that cellos would be playing during that part. However, the record company refused to pay for cellists and the band didn't have the money to hire cello players either, so they just sang "cello, cello, cello".

    • @Philmoscowitz
      @Philmoscowitz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I think they're singing "tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him."

    • @williamcoyne2950
      @williamcoyne2950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Even John said he would play it

    • @darrenh116
      @darrenh116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@Philmoscowitz It does sound like that, but it is actually "cello".

    • @barnman420
      @barnman420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thats true. At least I read that as well in the liner notes/booklet in my CD copy of the 1966 album. It was a reissue, obviously, from like 1998, or 9 I wanna say...When I recently saw them this last fall in Seattle with the Orchestra, I was so hoping they would play it to see what it would sound like with an actual cello. They didn't, but killer show regardless.

    • @saguaroboy
      @saguaroboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Before I heard that story (years ago)- I thought they were singing "jealous jealous jealous jealous"...

  • @ballhawk387
    @ballhawk387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    It is utterly astonishing how a band could go this ape-shit and still be as tight as the proverbial watch spring. GOAT

    • @jkorshak
      @jkorshak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I read somewhere they had just come off of an Australian tour and were still very well rehearsed.

    • @zootsoot2006
      @zootsoot2006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I think I figured out what made the Who so special. Entwistle's flying bass lines meld with Moon's maniacal drumming, Townshend's driving rhythm guitar rides along with and above Entwistle's bass, Daltrey's power vocals feed off Townshend's guitar, Townshend's vocals soar from Daltrey's, and Entwistle's vocals span from the bottom to the top to bring it all together. They are the most complete and comprehensive band to have ever performed rock 'n roll.

    • @sanseverything900
      @sanseverything900 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Crazy how much raw power they could bring to the stage being such a small band. Just two guitars, one drummer and one singer.

    • @ballhawk387
      @ballhawk387 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@zootsoot2006 Those flying bass lines rarely got sufficient camera attention. Certainly not here.

    • @pietkonijn5522
      @pietkonijn5522 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@ballhawk387 Your very right !! John is/was one of the very best ! (Chris Squire, Glen Cornick, Geddy Lee.......)

  • @T.Ramby11
    @T.Ramby11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +423

    The whole band is on, but John Entwistle is the unsung hero of this performance.

    • @PeterDiMeo
      @PeterDiMeo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      that bass at 6:47

    • @T.Ramby11
      @T.Ramby11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Peter DiMeo singing falsetto and playing bass. Incredibly hard to do... John Entwistle and Brian Wilson did it best. Glen Campbell said it’s like trying to rub your stomach and pat your head at the same time.

    • @Mpshfromlowell64
      @Mpshfromlowell64 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      John’s falsetto is actually beyond belief. Perfectly on key, and powerfully delivered. It can’t be real; it must be a trick.....

    • @kylehegedus5498
      @kylehegedus5498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      YESSSSS!!!! Give it up for The Ox!!!! R.I.P. John Entwistle

    • @anthonyrichard8001
      @anthonyrichard8001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      saw him solo on the tube on how he plays...

  • @johnwhitworth9074
    @johnwhitworth9074 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Ive listened to this song 50 times...Does anyone else have a sort of transcendent experience when listening to the ""you are forgiven" part.... spiritual and inspired.

    • @markdavis7345
      @markdavis7345 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      in no small part because of John's vocals.

    • @wheelgunner1970
      @wheelgunner1970 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Absolutely

    • @MikeGervasi
      @MikeGervasi หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It has been said that it was in part an exorcism of childhood demons for Pete.

    • @johndaugherty4127
      @johndaugherty4127 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Everybody needs to hear that. And yes it has nearly brought me yo tears many times?

  • @teebag4581
    @teebag4581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +302

    Quite possibly the greatest live performance by any band any where

    • @believer2223
      @believer2223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Came here to say the same. What a fucking performance!

    • @jayp631
      @jayp631 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Totally agree... very powerful performance and Keith Moon on plutonium.......fuckin magic...

    • @silasmarner7586
      @silasmarner7586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I ain't gonna argue with that. But about 14 months later they did it again with Live at Leeds.

    • @pubudu666
      @pubudu666 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is any of you guys know about Live at Leeds 1970 was cought on camera or is available in VHS or DVD ? I am willing to pay few hundreds of Dollars if there is an official video footage.

    • @adryankusumah9482
      @adryankusumah9482 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      aint gonna argue but you should watch the rooftop performance of the beatles, live at the hollywood bowl the beatles, live at pompeii pink floyd, the wall live pink floyd, oasis familiar to millions, led zep live at madison square garden all are amazing that you must watch

  • @tubularbill
    @tubularbill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +424

    This was the reason The Rock and Roll Circus was not officially released until 1996. Apparently the Stones were so jealous of The Who’s performance they could not let themselves release the Rock and Roll Circus. The Who were that good.

    • @anthonyrichard8001
      @anthonyrichard8001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      i gota say the who out did em. then. big time.... but on ...and......over time...... the stones found it too. jus. me sayn... its true!

    • @Danny-id3fe
      @Danny-id3fe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The stones overall are the better band. And tell that to all the views their live performances from the rock and roll circus got.

    • @qmnnvrdyz8965
      @qmnnvrdyz8965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True statement!

    • @hippiecheezburger5457
      @hippiecheezburger5457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@Danny-id3fe the stones represented a counterculture more so for me but honestly were not a very good live band, not like a Led Zeppelin, not like Grateful Dead or The Who. The stones put on a good performance, Mick Jagger as a frontman at this time was very entertaining and charismatic

    • @joshuaizzo8893
      @joshuaizzo8893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Well it's true. They got smoked

  • @ZeGermanHam
    @ZeGermanHam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +600

    Doesn't matter how many times I've watched this performance over the years, it always gives me goosebumps. The energy present here is just off the scale.

    • @locuacidadsindiluir1696
      @locuacidadsindiluir1696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes, it is something out of this world. Since I first watched this (around 1985) I´ve never ever been as impressed by anything else, and, mind you, I´ve spent most of my life buying records & listening to everything that I could possibly listen to.

    • @cl5619
      @cl5619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Not only energy, but originality.

    • @carolbuckley7900
      @carolbuckley7900 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @timothyoconnell4189
      @timothyoconnell4189 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true my friend.

    • @jasonbitten7222
      @jasonbitten7222 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      REASON #1
      MOON THE LOON!!
      I MISS HIM

  • @cinephileauxsemellesdevent
    @cinephileauxsemellesdevent ปีที่แล้ว +144

    When Pete is saying “You’re all forgiven” at the end with his reassuring smile, I just feel everything gonna be alright for ever, I feel like the whole world has been forgiven and that we are all walking on the path of salvation and repentance. Actually I think that’s exactly what the entire Who’s music has always been all about.

    • @RC-SATX
      @RC-SATX ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I never really knew what this song was about when I first heard it. But it was those very same words that lured me to the song when I was a teenager. You're absolutely right!

    • @pintoflitzpiepe
      @pintoflitzpiepe ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Won't be fooled again..

    • @6EndlessNameless9
      @6EndlessNameless9 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think it's that deep or is it? 😂

    • @RC-SATX
      @RC-SATX ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@6EndlessNameless9 you're probably right. I guess everyone can interpret it in their own way.

    • @cinephileauxsemellesdevent
      @cinephileauxsemellesdevent ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@6EndlessNameless9 Knowing the fact that Pete Townsend has always been into spirituality, religion and philosophy and so on, I don’t think it is totally weird to analyse his work in the light of his thinking. His music such as Tommy or Quadrophenia are all clearly about spiritual redemption, salvation ect.

  • @didimean
    @didimean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +595

    You had John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and Mitch Mitchell jamming together that night - and it still paled in comparison to this performance. Amazing.

    • @MADROCKS221
      @MADROCKS221 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Yes - they didn’t even come close.

    • @hansonzhang8431
      @hansonzhang8431 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      in fact that the entire Rolling Stones were there that night

    • @ocelotxp
      @ocelotxp ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Who had a lot of showmanship

    • @Rascalisdabesthehe
      @Rascalisdabesthehe ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And Taj Mahal

    • @andrewgeraci8798
      @andrewgeraci8798 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Come to think of it, I feel the same way

  • @tyrekecantrell5941
    @tyrekecantrell5941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +524

    I’m convinced this is the greatest live act ever in music

  • @doncavallacci218
    @doncavallacci218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +741

    I’ve been saying it for 40 years- The Who , in their prime, are the single greatest live rock band in history.

    • @paulkersey9553
      @paulkersey9553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Without a doubt! I believe that they should have disbanded in 1978 after Keith Moon died.

    • @FashionistaDude
      @FashionistaDude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I think that not disbanding after Keith Moon's death somewhat blunted The Who's greatness.

    • @Bobby3OOO
      @Bobby3OOO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The older I get, the more true this seems....
      \

    • @barryking3714
      @barryking3714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@paulkersey9553 Yeah I was saying the same thing earlier today. I saw both line ups; one in 76, the other in 79. The 76 gig (Charlton) was out of this world; 79 was a non event by comparison.

    • @doncavallacci218
      @doncavallacci218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Friends I tend to agree about quitting after Keith’s passing. Page and them knew after Bonham died they couldn’t continue as LZ. I’ll say this with respect to baker and Peart , no two drummers were as critical to their bands than moon and bonzo. Ever in history of rock.
      Pete notwithstanding, in many ways moon WAS The Who.

  • @bhoops13
    @bhoops13 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    A masterclass. Blew everyone away that day.
    A Quick One is five songs in one - the energy, the spirit, the sheer power of this performance.
    And who knew John had such an amazing falsetto.

    • @tommy-to-u
      @tommy-to-u 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      as a long time Who fan I was blown away today by the performance of a lifetime. I never reacted to a live show that way it was a good time during not such good times.🎸

  • @LordKenebutch
    @LordKenebutch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    There's no one who drums like Keith Moon, he's my favorite to watch.

    • @zkeletonz001
      @zkeletonz001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He's a show unto himself.

    • @veteransdieselgarage7607
      @veteransdieselgarage7607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Ditto!! And that double bass! A true show man

    • @JimmySell
      @JimmySell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Keith was a show unto himself.

    • @HankFinkle11
      @HankFinkle11 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@veteransdieselgarage7607he rarely played the double bass.

    • @shannonschaerer1010
      @shannonschaerer1010 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@HankFinkle11 Whenever they were needed, he played the double bass INSANELY well. Kind of a "whatever" comment about how OFTEN he used both. Oh Well - Peace Nonetheless!!

  • @carl_anderson9315
    @carl_anderson9315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3747

    I gotta say, The Rolling Stones is a fantastic band, but inviting The Who to their TV special show was like presenting your taller, better looking friend to your girlfriend.

    • @loosilu
      @loosilu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +349

      It's like leaving your girlfriend alone with McCartney

    • @cjm-jr9xk
      @cjm-jr9xk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +177

      @@loosilu it’s like leaving your girlfriend alone with Johnny Sins

    • @z-rex6068
      @z-rex6068 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@cjm-jr9xk 😂

    • @thomaspersing9746
      @thomaspersing9746 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Exactly

    • @KMeehan5150
      @KMeehan5150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Great comment!

  • @Gruntfuttock100
    @Gruntfuttock100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    This ladies and gentlemen is why The Who are the absolute pinnacle of rock

    • @Thejbirdy
      @Thejbirdy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hear here!!

  • @johncharles9576
    @johncharles9576 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    The best 7 minutes,36 seconds on TH-cam

  • @jeff8117
    @jeff8117 5 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    The late sixties is when The Who became THE WHO. John Entwistle was as good(if not better) than any bass player in the game, Daltrey was becoming the standard for all frontman in rock, Pete Townshend was bringing crazy-high energy every night and Keith Moon was just in absolute beast mode. They set so many rock standards and precedents that bands performing to this day are being influenced by them and don't even know it. If i live to 100, no band will ever blow me away like these guys did.

    • @davidbreckler5327
      @davidbreckler5327 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Got that right!

    • @philippejanin1742
      @philippejanin1742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      you understand everything about This incredible Rock band 👍👍👍👍

    • @jeff8117
      @jeff8117 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@philippejanin1742 Just telling like it is brother. Any objective list of the "Best in Rock History" would have all four of these guys on the very short list, if not at the top, of their respective craft. Lots of bands and artists are always quick to tell you they were the first to do this, or the first to do that. Few bands however were at the forefront, or made as many contributions to the Rock genre, as The Who did. Legends in every sense of the word.

    • @kevinmclaughlin1092
      @kevinmclaughlin1092 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @ JEFF Preach it brother! If anyone has any doubts about THE WHO, just watch their performance at the concert for NYC after 9/11. I live in NY and THEIR performance that night did more to lift our spirits than anything else at that time and they were almost in their 60's! Just iconic and powerful. Nobody even comes close.

    • @jeff8117
      @jeff8117 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@kevinmclaughlin1092 Could not agree with you more friend. I know it came at a very dark time, but as a life long Who fan I felt an immense sense of pride during that performance. You could see all of the first responders who lost, not just colleagues but good friends. Yet, there they were in full throat screaming for The Who and you could truly see how cathartic it was for some of them. I use to say to my friends, "it's always a good time for some Who" and that night proved it for sure.

  • @delphinbringsby6768
    @delphinbringsby6768 4 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    TEXT MESSAGES OF THE 60's
    DECEMEBER 11, 1968
    Stones: "Hey! You guys wanna come down and play a tune for our tv show?"
    Who: "Fuck yeah! Thanks, Mick! Looking forward to it:)"
    DECEMBER 12, 1968
    Who: "Wow! What a great time! Thanks so much for having us! So, when's it coming out?"
    Stones: "....................................................................................................................................."

    • @jameswolf2563
      @jameswolf2563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      (seen 30 years ago)
      The Stones left them on read.

    • @deweypug
      @deweypug 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly

    • @belkyb14
      @belkyb14 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😅😅

    • @telephonic
      @telephonic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahaha.

    • @SerialGothQueens
      @SerialGothQueens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL.

  • @garethwonham
    @garethwonham ปีที่แล้ว +119

    The Who at their peak and at their peak, they were truly unmatchable and untouchable. Anyone who dislikes this doesn’t know music. Period.

    • @auximenies
      @auximenies 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      *"The Who at their peak, and at their peak they were truly unmatchable and untouchable."
      (just correcting the comma placement for you)

    • @niallmacmacdonald-uq8gc
      @niallmacmacdonald-uq8gc 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can't believe that was 55 years ago the who and the stones were incredible that night what I'd give to have been there

    • @stevenepsenhart4384
      @stevenepsenhart4384 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just like the midget said..."Oh that was marvelous" ...Damn right it was ..

  • @hugosobreira6083
    @hugosobreira6083 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +117

    This isn't a band, it is a force of nature!

    • @QuakerDragon
      @QuakerDragon หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wind, Water, Earth, Fire and The Who.

  • @kevinbourque3119
    @kevinbourque3119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    One reason this is so good is that's its on the verge of being out of control, like music is in charge, not the musicians. Like its THAT close to exploding and killing everyone in the room.

    • @bhoops13
      @bhoops13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      And Moon certainly had a history with his drum kit exploding…

    • @bhoops13
      @bhoops13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ^ I really like this comment. It really sums up the incredible energy & tension of the performance

    • @tojoinbobdylan
      @tojoinbobdylan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Love this comment, well put

    • @just4music687
      @just4music687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They are possessed! I love it!!

    • @ProjectEnglishII
      @ProjectEnglishII 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree. The music is playing them.

  • @franciscomarquez9501
    @franciscomarquez9501 5 ปีที่แล้ว +310

    Keith moon jesus, never seen anyone drum like that

    • @Crunkboy415
      @Crunkboy415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      All filler all the time 🤣

    • @jplew138
      @jplew138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      And you never will...

    • @Thejbirdy
      @Thejbirdy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes,..Moonie was rather Christ-like I suppose....cheerio dear boy

    • @jkorshak
      @jkorshak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hands down the best Keith Moon-type drummer to ever hit the skins.

    • @josephhickman9013
      @josephhickman9013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nor. Heard!!!

  • @lostdutchman3495
    @lostdutchman3495 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Watching this in 2024 and still getting excited. OMG this is so good and timeless!!!

  • @thevisorsusa
    @thevisorsusa 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    One of my favorite Keith Moon moments. He shines here!

  • @TheKitchenerLeslie
    @TheKitchenerLeslie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    I can never take my eyes off of Keith during this... he sucks you into his world.

    • @AlextheLue
      @AlextheLue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I was thinking the same thing! Funny dude

    • @danhill9952
      @danhill9952 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Dude was unbelievable!!!

    • @tsmith1487
      @tsmith1487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      The sheer power of unmedicated adhd. And such a brilliant drummer. The best.

    • @loosilu
      @loosilu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Anyone else hear him screaming?

    • @beckym8245
      @beckym8245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@tsmith1487 that ADHD... it gives and it takes away. Right here, it was giving in shed loads. He owned this.

  • @celticsooner5372
    @celticsooner5372 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1225

    The Who showed everybody at that gig who was boss.

    • @StealthyAssassin007
      @StealthyAssassin007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      It was The Rolling Stones show. But they stole it

    • @Primus-ue4th
      @Primus-ue4th 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Very true.

    • @eternityjackson3564
      @eternityjackson3564 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Nope, The Who are small against the others. Much less sold records, much less audience on the few tours.
      Its only a matter of taste.

    • @williamwallace5857
      @williamwallace5857 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @Fred Sausage I can only assume you're being facetious.

    • @JJ-gf5qs
      @JJ-gf5qs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Still blown away from this. No wonder it took almost 30 years to be released.

  • @michaellaverack1064
    @michaellaverack1064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    For my money, the best band ever. Not sales, not records, not awards, just love and passion and talent.

    • @jamesmack3314
      @jamesmack3314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Especially from 69-73...

    • @flipflopmcgurt3403
      @flipflopmcgurt3403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hard to argue that ...

    • @jamesmack3314
      @jamesmack3314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Dorando Cavallacci You couldn’t go wrong with arguably the best drummer greatest bass player most creative songwriter and guitarist and one of the best lead singers in rock history

    • @rrdream2400
      @rrdream2400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jamesmack3314 and if that weren't enough, their 3 part vocals are flawless, powerful and creative like nothing else. And incredibly entertaining to watch.

    • @jamesmack3314
      @jamesmack3314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@rrdream2400 I would’ve paid to see them big time during that 1970 tour that produced Leeds and Hull absolutely beyond amazing

  • @fatman1198
    @fatman1198 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Jesus, what a fantastic band.

  • @Ornamentmountain
    @Ornamentmountain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1415

    Let’s face it. The Who blew everyone off of the stage on this day.

    • @sparker931
      @sparker931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I have to be honest I've seen them a few times and once at hyde park about 6 years ago. They still blew everything away and I'm a Paul weller fan

    • @dirkbag22
      @dirkbag22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      During this time, the Who was ferocious and more powerful than just about anyone.

    • @jimwelsh997
      @jimwelsh997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      On any day and still today

    • @oneeyedmonster9460
      @oneeyedmonster9460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sparker931 Eh, they were ok.

    • @simbobcrafts4843
      @simbobcrafts4843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I think the stones sympathy for the devil smashed everything else to be honest. Matter of opinion to be honest. I keep trying, but just can't get onto the Who

  • @firebeardnc6012
    @firebeardnc6012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    For a man with such a deep voice John Entwistle had rather an impressive falsetto singing voice.

    • @SopranoLili
      @SopranoLili ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Best falsetto of rock. The whole colour of the vocals on this song depends on it

    • @Inferno11_
      @Inferno11_ ปีที่แล้ว +8

      YUUUUU ARE FORGIVVVENNNNN

    • @firebeardnc6012
      @firebeardnc6012 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Inferno11_ You're all forgiven!

    • @cdcoop0
      @cdcoop0 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      100% He had an interesting way of singing in the studio. He had trouble with his "R's" so he'd sneak an "L" in from time to time. Take a careful listen to "Whiskey Man" from "A Quick One" and you can hear it.

    • @NotTheRealRustyShackleford
      @NotTheRealRustyShackleford 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@SopranoLili I love me some falsetto, and absolutely agree that John's use of it here really fills the song out. For me though the best falsetto belongs to another John, John Frusciante....

  • @finnhoward8446
    @finnhoward8446 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1454

    The Who literally just destroyed The Stones at their own event and then instead of saying sorry, forgave them

    • @mannofscience
      @mannofscience 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      LMAO

    • @Danny-id3fe
      @Danny-id3fe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      No the rolling stones did better. This performance was crazy but the rolling stones have better guitarist and Mick Jagger has a better voice never compare to Roger's.

    • @brandonh.441
      @brandonh.441 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Nah

    • @darbygorman2206
      @darbygorman2206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      While I love the stones, I’m going to have to agree that The Who made them their bitch lol. They’re just pure, unbridled energy! And each one of them was PERFECT for the band! The Chemistry is undeniable.

    • @marc8828
      @marc8828 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      @@Danny-id3fe Lol, doesn't who is technically better. The Who's live performing is impeccable compared to the Stones.

  • @JimWelsh-f6l
    @JimWelsh-f6l ปีที่แล้ว +106

    The stones would not release this video for all most 40 years. Cause it showed how much better THE WHO IS THEN ANY BAND OUT THERE. And still to this day 2023. THE WHO IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE GREATEST ROCK BAND EVER.

    • @jsv438
      @jsv438 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Absolutely! Greatest rock band of ALL TIME and greatest rock performers of ALL TIME!!
      Townshend, greatest mind in rock history (sorry, Zappa).
      Quadrophenia, greatest rock album ever recorded.
      I've been a musician my whole life and NOBODY that knows me in my business will ever waste their time arguing any of this with me. LOL!
      ~JSV

    • @JimWelsh-f6l
      @JimWelsh-f6l 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @@jsv438 I have been saying that same thing. Pete Townshend is a musical genius. Genius. I have seen the who 5 times. There's no rock band that comes close to the who. Greatest drummer greatest bass player one of the best front men. And a guitar player who plays it like no other and he is a musical genius. The WHO greatest rock band ever ever. And You do know a lot about rock music. Am 64 and I have been a who freak since the late 60s.

    • @jsv438
      @jsv438 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@JimWelsh-f6l RIGHT-ON!
      Here's another thing too. Many bands of this 60s - 70s era were sort-of the "firsts", or the pioneers, or influencers of certain things, with respect to what we all know rock music has become. For instance; Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, The Beatles, Bowie, Queen, Zappa, Rush, The Stones, even Devo, etc etc. They all more or less brought something of their own that others incorporated or mimicked or were influenced by. Something we forget and look past though, is that before The Who, we really didn't yet have the true image or the defined persona of the "rock star". The crazy behaviors that were being reported from their tours in the Tommy and Quadrophenia days. Then the performance of those stories were brought to life in their stage presence, proving that yes, indeed, there is no question these were the wild bunch that had been reported destroying hotel rooms, smashing their instruments, and driving a Rolls Royce into the pool. The Who really were the ones that deserve credit for pioneering that image of the "rock star lifestyle".
      And remember, before Pete, we didn't yet have the 100watt amp. The only reason bands like The Beatles needed bigger and louder amps was because the venues were getting larger, filling up with more people, and the those bigger crowds were starting to get loud as well, so they need to contend with that---but only so they could be heard. Before The Who, no rock bands were on this quest to be so deafeningly loud as merely part of the experience! That really became a stigma that stuck with them for years. And the talked about story in the early days as being a Guinness Book of World Records title holder for the loudest performance truly help solidify that image of them.
      I wonder sometimes, at what point in their lives, as things were progressing for The Who's success, did Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert actually realize the monster they helped create had taken on a mind of it's own and was about to devour the entire world. With all the respect I have for the origins of these musical acts and pioneers of their time, I don't even think Jimi Hendrix was as explosive and creative as Townshend and The Who. Without them, someone, somewhere, would have eventually brought us something similar, but even WITH the history of this band in existence, and all their years of influence, they remain unparalleled. Even Kiss with their huge fiery stage shows could try to summon some demon and blow up the stage with an atomic weapon, but they still wouldn't possess the raw talent and intellectual genius that commands one's attention and transforms the consciousness the way The Who did to the world in the 1970s.
      Zappa was capable of blowing your mind... but Townshend was capable of changing it.
      ~JSV

    • @MakerManu
      @MakerManu 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      same here, n1

    • @AndyMatts44
      @AndyMatts44 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      The Rolling Stones were trying to run this literal circus, were operating on no sleep, and by this time Jones had lost his battles with his inner demons.
      They didn't release the video because they were more embarrassed about their own performance, especially compared to many of the great performances put on in that show.
      BTW - I'm not saying that this isn't one of the greatest live performances ever caught on film. It absolutely is.

  • @djtoona
    @djtoona 2 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    I absolutely cherish seeing Keith Moon sing to himself during Pete's vocals at around 5:04. We lost him (he lost himself) way too soon.

    • @RideAcrossTheRiver
      @RideAcrossTheRiver ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Creedence's drummer did that too. Shows total devotion to the music.

  • @troystaunton254
    @troystaunton254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +542

    Does Keith ever not sound like he’s building a shed.

    • @Ben-bt6oc
      @Ben-bt6oc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      No

    • @thomasdunleavy2378
      @thomasdunleavy2378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No

    • @TheKitchenerLeslie
      @TheKitchenerLeslie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      His drum kit was cheesy. Wish he'd gone to a Ludwig kit cuz his drums have no tone at all. Sounds like cardboard boxes. But he IS great!

    • @ge2623
      @ge2623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      "Two sheds Moon?"

    • @MZophiel
      @MZophiel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Or demolishing one!

  • @mindeloman
    @mindeloman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    At 6:39 - there's a good reason you almost never see guitarist attempt the windmill. It's harder than it looks and there is NO margin for error. Townshend has stated it was not uncommon to rip his thumbnail off in the process. He also put a tremelo bar through his hand doing the same thing. Those 4 guys tapped in to a level of energy unheard of. The Who at their peak was an unstoppable force.

    • @anthonyrichard8001
      @anthonyrichard8001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      greatness point... thx!

    • @georgeprice4212
      @georgeprice4212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I've done it, and WITHOUT losing any nails or skin. How? Simple: I watched Pete and took careful notice WHERE Pete hit. (Always by the bridge/saddles) then I compensated by hitting with more pick near the base of the neck...AND using .009 gauge strings, to boot!

    • @jonathansteadman7935
      @jonathansteadman7935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, sent my brand new pride and joy Rickenbacker 330 crashing to the flood via bouncing off my AC30 on my first gig trying a windmill. I'm told it looked impressive but I haven't tried it again in forty years during a gig.

    • @guitarisdead1642
      @guitarisdead1642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      1:27 he nails one of Moon's overhead mics. Most dangerous guitarist ever!

    • @hes_no_rocketsurgeon
      @hes_no_rocketsurgeon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@guitarisdead1642
      Ha Ha, Thank you.
      I can't believe I've never noticed that before, in all the times I've watched this. Too mesmerized, I guess.

  • @WagnerLuisMartinsSoares
    @WagnerLuisMartinsSoares 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Keith Moon was out of this world what an incredible drummer,

  • @zoso73
    @zoso73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    I've seen this clip scores of times. Each time I am absolutely floored. No band in music history can match the raw energy of The Who in their prime.

    • @ЛеонидБурлаков-п2о
      @ЛеонидБурлаков-п2о 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Я думал у барабанщика голова оторвётся,а у гитариста рука отлетит. Мик Джаггер все равно лучший !

  • @klemoe3217
    @klemoe3217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Amazing that the guy doing the falsetto in this song, is the same guy doing the basso profundo in “Boris the Spider”… while laying down some of the best bass lines in rock.
    What a fucking beast The Ox was.

  • @VaughnDJs
    @VaughnDJs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    7:26 Brian Jones whistling approval, one of the last available live moments of Brian

    • @dylanwesley3964
      @dylanwesley3964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Looked like willem Dafoe lol

    • @ustheserfs
      @ustheserfs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      no one wanted to see the Who outperform the Stones than Jonesy. by then he'd had enough.

    • @TheMicahwitz
      @TheMicahwitz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Brian Jonestown Massacre

    • @yunarukami14
      @yunarukami14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dylanwesley3964 Yeah, you are right. What the fuck?

    • @valcagamer6591
      @valcagamer6591 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheMicahwitz i love anton newcombe's band

  • @richardt3041
    @richardt3041 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    Worked for the band in 71 and yes Moon was before his time.

    • @sratus
      @sratus 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Worked for them as what?

    • @lupodelupis3672
      @lupodelupis3672 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Maybe he was an alien.

  • @jameswestley5643
    @jameswestley5643 5 ปีที่แล้ว +317

    No wonder the stones didn't release this for fourty years.
    The who wiped the floor with em on that occasion.

    • @marguskiis7711
      @marguskiis7711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@bossfan49 It was the movie Stones made. Everything went very well, the concert was marvellous, even Stines managed to perform again after years of hiatus; expensive high tech film shoots were going well etc. The movie was edited together but suddenly Stones selved the project. There wasn`t any other reason than The Who just massively outdid Stones.

    • @Thejbirdy
      @Thejbirdy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bossfan49 NNNope...that's not how British rock worked smart guy.

    • @JohnSmith-kz8yo
      @JohnSmith-kz8yo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also Brian Jones looked like shit...

    • @loosilu
      @loosilu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Thejbirdy That's exactly how it worked. They were all trying to outdo each other all the time. The Stones management told them they should rebrand this one as the Who Rock and Roll Circus with the Stones as support.

    • @mariazimmerman8948
      @mariazimmerman8948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      absolutely!!! they were on fire!!!

  • @loetzcollector466
    @loetzcollector466 4 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    It's a shame Keith never really came out of his shell before we could get to know him.

  • @theshivers1967
    @theshivers1967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Best live performance by any band ever captured on film.

    • @Ruda-n4h
      @Ruda-n4h 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agree but it's not really a great SONG. I still prefer the best live recordings of their peak material from Who's Next (Pure & Easy, Time is Passing) and Quadrophenia (5.15, Drowned). A great live version of Won't Get Fooled Again, Baba O'Riley, The Punk and the Godfather or Dr.Jimmy would dwarf this.

    • @scottwilson1251
      @scottwilson1251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Ruda-n4h It is a great song, just the album version isn't like this. Cmon man this is badass. It sickens me that Green Day fans think their cover was better, tell them to watch this performance.

    • @Ruda-n4h
      @Ruda-n4h 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@scottwilson1251 Scott hello, absolutely yes. Perhaps the best live performance of any song ever. The Who were the best rock band for me.

    • @acm1350
      @acm1350 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have to disagree. Led Zep at Royal Albert Hall in 1970 playing "I Can't Quit You Baby".

  • @robsummers8344
    @robsummers8344 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Evidence that The Who were best band ever in 7 minutes of film - superb 🤘🏽

  • @westy40
    @westy40 5 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Mesmerizing! The greatest live band of all-time!
    Roger and Pete are doing fantastic shows currently while both are in their 70's, which is a miracle in itself, but the four of them in their youth were an untouchable powerhouse!

    • @doolally1478
      @doolally1478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For real.
      I can't stop watching this

    • @kevinmclaughlin1092
      @kevinmclaughlin1092 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I saw an interview once that said because of THIS performance, the Stones put this film in their vault for over 20yrs before finally releasing it. They also didn't tour after this until 1974 or so. Just too intimidated by the Who's power and stage presence. 🔥🔥

  • @Thewoodcuttersson1
    @Thewoodcuttersson1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    The lifelong search for the greatest ever rock/pop performance ends here. This is it.

    • @silasmarner7586
      @silasmarner7586 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      It was very fortunate that this footage was properly stored, then restored. It's truly one of a kind.

    • @shannonschaerer1010
      @shannonschaerer1010 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I ALSO couldn't agree more!! You nailed it!! Well said, & the 1st reply is also very correct in what THEY say. Thank the universe for keeping it & making it even better quality for the fans. I know I'll be watching it again & again till I die!! I wouldn't be surprised if you(s) do the same as well!! Peace!!

  • @rushmore120
    @rushmore120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    Everyone thinks Hendrix was the headliner at Woodstock, but in my mind it was the Who, hands down the greatest live band ever...

    • @thelegendinhisownmind7038
      @thelegendinhisownmind7038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Nah. Most people know Hendrix was the finisher! He WAS supposed to be a headliner for one of those nights, but due to delays, and bands playing longer sets than planned, Hendrix got pushed back. He didn't take the stage until Monday morning. By then, the half a million people who were there during the peak of the 3 day festival (I.e. when The Who played), had dwindled down to less than 50,000 people...
      For the record, The Who started late too. They didn't take the stage until approximately 5am Saturday night/Sunday morning.
      But yes...Hendrix put on a legendary set! Both sets were iconic moments for both bands. I would tell you more, but this reply is getting extremely long.

    • @lloydbowers8997
      @lloydbowers8997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I think the headliner was Santana. Their "Soul Sacrifice" is the coolest live performance ever.

    • @Cissy2cute
      @Cissy2cute 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really. The Who were not that well known in the US at this point. If you look at the crowd some of the audience looked a bit confused as they were not that familiar with the group.

    • @thelegendinhisownmind7038
      @thelegendinhisownmind7038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Cissy2cute I'm sorry but your previous statement indicates you have no idea what you're talking about. The Who was arguably the 3rd most popular band to come out of The British Invasion, with only The Beatles, and The Stones more well known. They had numerous hits already under their belt including multiple number ones. And they were DEFINITELY one of the main headliners for Woodstock. Sorry, but you are flat out incorrect on this one. 👍😁👍

    • @Cissy2cute
      @Cissy2cute 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@thelegendinhisownmind7038 You're right. I was thinking of Monterrey.

  • @johnhoblock5872
    @johnhoblock5872 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +102

    "The scariest moment of my life is when Keith Moon decided he liked me"
    -Joe Walsh

    • @ge2623
      @ge2623 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Lol

    • @mollysurey6058
      @mollysurey6058 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Joe also said That night was the longest month of my life.

    • @harrisonrajesh
      @harrisonrajesh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@johnhoblock5872 I like you ¿
      What’s your name bruv ¿👍🏾❤️

    • @JimWelsh-f6l
      @JimWelsh-f6l 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @johnhoblock5872 I miss Keith moon. I didn't know him. but my god was he great on the drums. still by far the greatest rock drummer ever.

  • @1ariley
    @1ariley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Good Lord. That's the greatest thing I've ever seen or heard.

  • @DiegoMontemayor34
    @DiegoMontemayor34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    5:03 Keith Moon lip-syncing to Pete Townshend's voice is simply awesome, what a band The Who was.

    • @DiegoMontemayor34
      @DiegoMontemayor34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And what a drummer Keith was of course

    • @sparker931
      @sparker931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Is

    • @jimwelsh997
      @jimwelsh997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They still are the best band out there and will always be the greatest rock band ever

    • @jimbjimb414
      @jimbjimb414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      The pure joy on his face is wonderful.
      He loves this song and being in this band.
      An amazing moment!

    • @lesterpaul9657
      @lesterpaul9657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Moon played on the vocals, he supported the vocal lines with his drums.
      That was unusual in those days.
      Bonham for example played on Pagey' s guitar riffs.
      Listen to The Ocean and more.

  • @anthonyflynn9953
    @anthonyflynn9953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    A wild performance of one of the most unusual pop songs ever written. Inspired by tragic incidents in Pete’s childhood, the pathos gets buried by the frenzied performance. The quality of the performance, particularly the harmonies, is so good that the performance seems to be lip-synced. It isn’t of course, and seeing The Who so young and powerful and just approaching their peak is a absolute treat for any rock fan.

    • @cismercier8009
      @cismercier8009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Full on. Pete and John nail the vocal harmonies while at the same time playing very intensely. Even they themselves rarely did it so well.

    • @isabellewonn754
      @isabellewonn754 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@doolally1478 so i'm not the original commenter, but i think something definitely happened to pete in his childhood that he was working through, whether it was to people around him or himself, imo there's enough continued themes in pete's lyrics to suggest something. this song, 1921, (and most of the beginning of tommy), i can see for miles relate to infidelity, with tommy being infidelity in parental figures. the image of manhood and the perception of masculinity and especially childhood masculinity (tattoo, substitute (also referencing infidelity), i'm a boy, rough boys. and so much of tommy references child abuse (1921, cousin kevin, fiddle about) that i think pete was working through a lot of his childhood and upbringing. and a lot of my favorite singles from this era reflect those.

    • @doolally1478
      @doolally1478 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@isabellewonn754 hmmmm.....
      Very interesting

    • @dorkbrandon4422
      @dorkbrandon4422 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Isabelle Wonn
      Townshend was sexually abused as a child , in the who he was a supporter of charities for child abuse, he carried a heavy trauma on himself for years and got too carried away when he decided to try and expose the banks and sites of illicit child content by using the credit card which he instantly cancelled straight away . He was attacked by media and arrested for this but nothing was found in any of his 7-8 computers whatsoever but one thing the police and media failed to mention for over a year of the court trial and attacks on Pete's name - the fact that he sent an email to a someone high up in the police force notifying them of what he was about to do before using credit card.........that email conveniently didn't get mentioned until a long time after

    • @protomenfan200x
      @protomenfan200x 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@isabellewonn754 IIRC, he spoke much later in life about how he was abused by his grandmother as a child, and he struggled with processing that for decades.

  • @wokerdomelamestream4647
    @wokerdomelamestream4647 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    And this, ladies and gentlemen, is most probably why this whole show took so long to ever be gazed & amazed upon.
    The. Fucking. Who.

  • @ITSOKtheband
    @ITSOKtheband 3 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Has a band ever owned a moment so hard? Absolutely peerless & perfect. Complete confidence, all business. From Entwistle’s opening salvo, you know this is game over.

    • @acm1350
      @acm1350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes actually. Led Zep at Royal Albert Hall playing "I Can't Quit you Baby" in '70

    • @Psigrou22
      @Psigrou22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@acm1350 you are forgiven

    • @ArsyaUtomo
      @ArsyaUtomo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Queen, Live Aid 85

    • @ArsyaUtomo
      @ArsyaUtomo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hendrix and the experience, Woodstock '69

    • @Wayzor_
      @Wayzor_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Grateful fucking Dead.

  • @dean2287
    @dean2287 2 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    For anyone who doesn't know what The Who were all about, this is the video to watch. The song writing, the raw power, the vocals, Keith looking appropriately insane, the overdrive, the arm swinging, the equipment flying, this is The Who at their absolute best.

  • @jdefeo9841
    @jdefeo9841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    you know when a performance is great when you can't stop watching it over and over..Folks this is ROCK N ROLL AT ITS FINEST. The WHO at the peak of their power.

    • @jdefeo9841
      @jdefeo9841 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Absolutely. I said that for years. You want to see the who in their prime, watch 68” rock N roll circus . A quick one.

  • @jonathanpidock3006
    @jonathanpidock3006 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    One night many years ago I couldn’t sleep so I was sitting there at 3am watching tv and I turn to Bravo network and right as I land on the channel I see Keith Richards saying, “now ladies and gentleman dig the who.” I swear what followed was a religious experience. This performance literally changed my life. This is as close to perfection as human beings are ever going to get.

    • @BG_GB_CHGO
      @BG_GB_CHGO หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ditto - If an alien landed here an asked me about rock and roll, I would just tell them to watch this.

  • @p47paul
    @p47paul 5 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    This is one of the most ridiculously great performances I have ever seen. They have musical super powers Batman.... Superb performance!!!!

    • @MrUndersolo
      @MrUndersolo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s right, Robin!

    • @p47paul
      @p47paul 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      K August just laughed out loud! 😁

    • @jamespritchett6627
      @jamespritchett6627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      commissioner Gordon just hung up the bat phone..he KNOWS gotham city is safe tonight..

    • @carlweaver3243
      @carlweaver3243 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Speaking of Batman, I've got a bootleg of the Who doing the Batman theme song.

    • @loosilu
      @loosilu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No one knows what it's like to be the Batman

  • @chrislaustin
    @chrislaustin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    OMG, the greatest live clip of the greatest live band of all time finally has a permanent residents on TH-cam, and all I can say is...............
    IT'S ABOUT F*****G TIME!

    • @MrBamcito
      @MrBamcito 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keith Moon is my inspiration of Drums, but is impossible to play like him is the best of all times.

  • @michaelschmidtman4298
    @michaelschmidtman4298 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Keith Moon at his absolute, most incredible, manic, magical, athletic BEST. That means the BEST of drummers. All of them. Period.

  • @TeamHash
    @TeamHash ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Wow, I come back to this every once in a while and it just blows me away.
    What an amazing piece of music, and what a mind blowing performance.
    Be Happy

  • @gary6514
    @gary6514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    There are times when something makes you realize what rock n roll is....this is one of those moments. Insane genius...

    • @bluebellbeatnik4945
      @bluebellbeatnik4945 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this is absolutely rock n roll.

    • @Cissy2cute
      @Cissy2cute ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bluebellbeatnik4945 Look what passes for music now. Especially cheating with the auto tune.

    • @DS-oi4wl
      @DS-oi4wl 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Cissy2cute It does not pass with us!

  • @kierenshepherd1111
    @kierenshepherd1111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    Crazy to think John Lennon was in the audience too

    • @johnlennonade5869
      @johnlennonade5869 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Also tony Iommi Clapton Mitch mithchell

    • @anthonyrichard8001
      @anthonyrichard8001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      cool. he was a smart man. takn it all in...

    • @sutterismine
      @sutterismine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      cause he performed there

    • @rossdelain1645
      @rossdelain1645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And like the Stones, the beatles own film got shelved as well. Only difference is the beatles only waited 14 months. The Stones had to wait 27 years.

    • @anthonyrichard8001
      @anthonyrichard8001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      true!

  • @AlextheLue
    @AlextheLue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    At 4:48 they start singing "Cello! Cello! Cello!" because they didn't have the funds to include them in the original recording, haha! Great live performance and what a fun song to play.

    • @jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj178
      @jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Cello.

    • @Philmoscowitz
      @Philmoscowitz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      "tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him."

    • @stuffwithsoph8264
      @stuffwithsoph8264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Philmoscowitz No, it actually is cello, you can check the lyrics. Pete Townshead wrote "cello" down, intending for cellos to play, but the record company wouldn't supply the money to pay a cello player and the band themselves couldn't afford it so they just sang it lol

    • @A_BeatleLad
      @A_BeatleLad ปีที่แล้ว

      for some reason, it says in the captions, Jerrald

  • @MrCampbellambulus
    @MrCampbellambulus 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I am smiling throughout this video from start to finish. It always reminds me why I love the Who above all other bands.

  • @annich685
    @annich685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    1:24 I just can’t get over how perfectly the swinging mic sound fits into the music

    • @silasmarner7586
      @silasmarner7586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Ahhh you heard/saw it too. Well played, well played!

    • @gurgisjones1120
      @gurgisjones1120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I was just thinking that too. And it really goes with Keith's swinging motions and Pete's swinging arm. Lots of oscillations on stage, and aspects of ENERGY!

    • @petiewheat82
      @petiewheat82 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I missed that, wow- incredible

    • @imamfauzi583
      @imamfauzi583 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      indeed

  • @misaelyajurepirone4031
    @misaelyajurepirone4031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    The Who are the only rock band that have played live in:
    Isle of Wight
    Monterey Pop Festival
    Woostock
    Rock and Roll Circus
    The Concert for New York City
    Live Aid
    And the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. (Only Roger).
    Are the only band that have been in the most important rock concerts in 35 five years.

    • @mudstone6497
      @mudstone6497 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Throw in Live 8, Super Bowl 1/2 time Show and closing the London Olympics!

    • @jakejennings6534
      @jakejennings6534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't forget Glastonbury

    • @Exilemainstreet
      @Exilemainstreet 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

    • @kiwi-m2t
      @kiwi-m2t 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      what do you mean? people were lip syncing or??

  • @sukie584
    @sukie584 5 ปีที่แล้ว +545

    And that boys and girls of 2019, is how rock and roll is done.

    • @eriksorrells333
      @eriksorrells333 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I'm 16, and I have dove headfirst into hundreds of bands since I was little. When I get into bands, I listen to everything. Demos, Bonus Tracks, live stuff, everything. The Who is one of those great bands, and The Who By Numbers is my favorite album, and I have it on vinyl. I'm also an avid vinyl collector, and I have over 500 records. It's sad whenever I find a band who wasn't that popular that shouldn've been. It's horrible that people my age barely know my music, and if they do, it was a number one hit. It's horrible.

    • @eriksorrells333
      @eriksorrells333 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I definitely will!!

    • @eriksorrells333
      @eriksorrells333 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lucifersam7946 It's not a medal, it's just a passion.

    • @lucifersam7946
      @lucifersam7946 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eriksorrells333 And it should remain that way.

    • @cinnlove6874
      @cinnlove6874 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      More like Sueyyyy, PIGPEN MIGHT GET IT

  • @garynevister2123
    @garynevister2123 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Wow. Seen this so many times, still shocking how insanely brilliant they are in this performance. So unique, so masterful, playful, creative, entertaining. Performances don't come better than this one!!

  • @killercrabman
    @killercrabman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    The tightest band in history. The way Moon throws the floor Tom and it hits the ground as the beat comes back in! You can't teach that.

    • @shannonschaerer1010
      @shannonschaerer1010 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      True - that is Moon in his natural habitat.

    • @ballhawk387
      @ballhawk387 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      "You can't teach that" might be as good a description of Moonie's artistry as anything.

  • @townshendshean
    @townshendshean 5 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    A historic performance from 1968. This was when The Who took part in the Rolling Stones idea for a movie called "The Rolling Stones Rock N Roll Circus" Problem was, The Who completely stole the show, so much so that the Stones took the movie and put in away in a vault out of shear envy and embarrassment. It was eventually released (decades later). So again, don't EVER try and compare the Rolling Stones to The Who...The Who was way out of the Stones league.

    • @JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke
      @JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      From a Stones fan here... totally agree!

    • @TheSeeker1960
      @TheSeeker1960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      They were in their own leagues and did their own things. Neither is better than the other.

    • @lazyrrr2411
      @lazyrrr2411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      The Stones named THEMSELVES the worlds greatest rock & roll band
      The Who WERE the Worlds Greatest Rock & Roll Band

    • @danhill9952
      @danhill9952 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The Who always smoked the Stones IMO. But this performance here? Pfffftttt. GAH!!!! Does it get any better? I think not. Man, what a band!!!!!

    • @34JTE
      @34JTE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Can’t compare The Rolling Stones to The Who??? The Rolling Stones were the 2nd highest grossing touring artist this decade and also have 4 of the top 20 highest grossing tours of all time. 2 of them in the top 10. The Rolling Stones define longevity and greatness on stage. Also, The Who doesn’t have the song catalog to be stacked up among The Stones, Zeppelin and The Beatles.

  • @tourniquetss
    @tourniquetss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    I´ve been watching this video like 5 times a day since last week. This is so powerful it energizes me. I love every single bit of it.

    • @juliocesarpereira4325
      @juliocesarpereira4325 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same thing happens when I listen to The Who Performing 'Young Man Blues'!

    • @itsglen9646
      @itsglen9646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Gives me a charge everytime too.

    • @Isabella-ow1rm
      @Isabella-ow1rm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too

    • @sibro4747
      @sibro4747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      SAME

    • @erichimes3062
      @erichimes3062 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup. Same here 🤷‍♂️

  • @nathanouellettemusic
    @nathanouellettemusic ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Incredible!
    Perhaps one of the greatest rock performances ever.

  • @DavidSmith-og1oz
    @DavidSmith-og1oz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Shear, utter domination. Hearing this on a studio album is one thing. Seeing it performed live is incomparable.

  • @portagenial
    @portagenial 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I'm saying it. This is one of the most underrated masterpieces of this band.

    • @wylier
      @wylier 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I dont think any true Who fan neglects this number. It's not often played on the radio, tho - maybe it's extreme length is a factor in that.

    • @jjgriffmn
      @jjgriffmn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ wylie richardson yep! You are correct. We all know! It’s a gem!

    • @wylier
      @wylier 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Langelier Fabrice These days, music depends much less on traditional radio then other sources - spotify, streaming, satellite radio. With that said, The Who and other good artists of the past will live on through these sources, as well as traditional ones (i.e. CDs). I am greatly looking foward to the new Who release later this year.

    • @wylier
      @wylier 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Langelier Fabrice I've never heard of them. Maybe that explains why their bassist had to take up a new career? lol

  • @jbpicado
    @jbpicado 4 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    1:25: the sound of roger's mic swooshing in the air.

    • @Bushface13
      @Bushface13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very cool

    • @tomcatter100
      @tomcatter100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      2 seconds later Pete slips

    • @seanoconnor2531
      @seanoconnor2531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      nice notice, good ears man,

    • @4gotin1
      @4gotin1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn. Awesome 👏

  • @carolbuckley7900
    @carolbuckley7900 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Jesus this is the Greatest live performance EVER!! Never get tired of watching this video! Pure genius! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💋💋💋💋💋💋

  • @Jrc-sb2lo
    @Jrc-sb2lo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    The Who owned the Rock n Roll Circus!

  • @turtleflegel6816
    @turtleflegel6816 2 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    Moonie's expressions, Townshend's eyes, Roger's physique, and John's voice.

    • @SopranoLili
      @SopranoLili ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Absolutely. The Ox’s vocals are absolutely grand. Said by a major opera fan.

    • @dorkbrandon4422
      @dorkbrandon4422 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Those beautiful piercing eyes

    • @ohmissbeliever2015
      @ohmissbeliever2015 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Roger's voice too! Especially when he sings "You're forgiven". Still wouldn't be this perfect without him.

    • @Cissy2cute
      @Cissy2cute ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SopranoLili He had belonged to a choir as a schoolboy and learned that operatic technique. My friend who sang in professional opera recognized it right away.

    • @patrickvolk7031
      @patrickvolk7031 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@SopranoLili John had a pretty good range of vocalizations he could add, from his bass normal voice in Tommy, up an octave for My Wife, and then the high parts in this. He doubled pretty well with Roger when needed. Rough in the low register, but very clean on the high harmonies.

  • @paolocostaimori
    @paolocostaimori 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    There's not a single flaw in this video. It's fifteen minutes of pure glory, since I watched twice before writting this.

    • @townshendshean
      @townshendshean 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      15 minutes? Were you watching it at half speed? LOL!

    • @philippbock3444
      @philippbock3444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@townshendshean he said he watched it twice

    • @philippbock3444
      @philippbock3444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@finnhoffman actually it is. You should learn some maths. :D

    • @philippbock3444
      @philippbock3444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@finnhoffman yes and this is roundabout 15 Minutes

  • @idkkk736
    @idkkk736 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    0:01 - roger and john’s smiles :))
    0:12 - keith’s intense eye roll + pete’s vest that I thought was just shiny but really has about 1000 buttons on it
    0:28 - john and roger’s heels are actually everything
    0:30 - B A M
    1:00 - pete tuning his guitar while playing it
    1:11 - john

    • @DaveGPHX
      @DaveGPHX ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This time line needs way more love ❤

    • @multi-purposebiped7419
      @multi-purposebiped7419 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When did John ever _not_ look like he wants to go home?
      "Here I am playing stratospheric bass lines as easily as scratching my arse when I could be at home reading a nice book and stroking the cat."

    • @karma99
      @karma99 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      2:02 Keith proving Newtons second law of motion.

    • @Heutorrrr
      @Heutorrrr หลายเดือนก่อน

      6:48 Pete lauching everyone to the strathospere