I lied to my parents when I was 16, hitchhiked alone 300 miles to the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 - sat in the front row and saw The Who - I've been a convert since then! There is nothing finer.
I have your wishes in my heart but I don't think the World will ever hear thunder and lightning and the messages like what was heard ever again. If you missed it we pray for you every day.😊
The Who were four people who didn't really belong together, making music that shouldn't structurally have worked but it just did. That's some sort of genius.
Good time to grow up wasn't it? Other than the wars and bloody revolutions. I got to listen to DaNang at its peak from a few miles off the coast. "Poor SOBs" was what I was thinking.
I don't think Pete Townsend gets the credit he deserves. He is the epitome of what underrated means. Great guitarist and composer that really doesn't get acknowledged for his immeasurable talent. The Who is,was and will always be one of the greatest bands of the British Invasion.
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.
Once upon a time there were bands like The Who, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Creedence, etc., constantly putting out great music. It's like some long ago dream now.
Listen to Greta Van Fleet. Not saying they are the equal of those bands but they are young, alive and touring. th-cam.com/video/5_lbhbVBT-o/w-d-xo.html
At 63 I can hardly wait for the Time Travel Expedition co. to open the Rock-n-Roll Concert experience division of their enterprise... My list would be extensive.
my first husband, a bassist always said John was a lead bass player and he (my ex) did his best to follow his style. Did pretty well now that II look back. I'm in awe every time i watch him play.
As someone who came up in the late 1980s and early 1990s...this was our music.....long live the Who..long live Led Zeppelin....the Doors...the Pink Floyd..
@@robertholmes2588 what are good for you! That you appreciate good music! I grew up middle 70's early 80's. But I know all kinds of music I mean I was into the grunge scene. I like rap. (Older) I've been listening lately to Yelawolf. I love Kid Rock
nah it was the bands who made it, "our music" as if you boomers did anything besides getting high and listing, I guess if you didnt have a heroic war to go and fight in you start stealing music valor. Also music has been shit since the year 2000 so miss me with that boomer xD 🤣😂🙏🪦(me praying God takes you soon)
Nothing wrong with that I'm from the United States and it was never played on the radio over here on FM radio in the 70s. So I did not know that it was top 40 ha
that's just called the chromatic harmonica.. smaller ones are diatonic best part are all lip sync on the show anyway there's no plugged-in instruments just like those classic days 00:56 says it all right there listen to Townsend on the background vocals not even singing LOL
R.I.P. Jeff Roy who used to bang The Who expertly off his drum set right next door in Colts Neck, NJ every weekend morning in the 70's and 80's. It drove my parents insane!!
I nominate Jeff's parents and neighbors for Sainthood. In theory, a drum kit is a musical instrument that has life-long potential but unlike other great educational gift, you can't take the battery out or unplug it when you are on your last nerve and you need to save your sanity. 😮unplug it when you are on your l
Sadly they each had their own problems to deal with as far as having personality conflicts within the band.. Keith was out of control, Pete wanted to be home, Roger and John just wanted to create good music.. I still don't know how they held together as long as they did to be honest, but I'm glad they did
Summer 1972, I'm 13 and spending a good chunk of it in the house because of issues with asthma. Most if the time spent flipping between the two AM (yeah, I'm that old) powerhouses, WRKO and WMEX. Catching this one from the start was a treat, a great quirky, hooky intro, and of course it's The Who. Maybe my favorite song from that year.
Your right it was an underrated song in later years. When this song was released in late summer 72', it was played a lot on L.A' s KMET and KLOS. Another underrated song by the Who, released in late fall 1972 was "Relay"
They tease us at the beginning with the impression that the song couldn't get any better, in comes John's bass and Pete's guitar riff and it's unmistakably The Who!
A bit of trivia. When they taped the video for Join Together circa 1973 I went to the studio with a couple of girls and my friend John Maxted. There was a tap on my shoulder and Roger Daltrey is standing there and says" "Nice Jacket Mate! Can I borrow it." It was an army fatigue jacket which my mum had sewn a John Bull/Union Jack tea towel on the back panel (It'd burned it trying to put an iron on transfer of in). Well of course I said. And here it is. You'll see the Jacket around 3.42 when he turns around. I didn't make the cut though....Still have the jacket. He signed it. My mum washed it. Arrgggh.
This is one of my favorite Who songs of all time! Each member aptly contributed to the band’s unique raw, rock ‘n’ roll sound!!! Keith is amazing on this record. Love The Who!!!
Nobody, but nobody is better than The Who. I can say this after 4 decades of listening to all kinds of music in volume- classical, jazz, electronic, pop, world music, new age.
Sorry to say, I have witnessed some hyper religious nuts state that this type of music is of the Devil. I suppose that if the crowd really enjoys a performance, some demonic force must be propelling it!
@@norbertsiewert3917 yep. Ive heard the same Hooplah. Im christian and play at church and also in places where church folks wont go (because they're perfect?? Lol) i dont see any devils, here just folks listening to energetic music
Man it's tough to watch one of the most ferocious live bands of all time mime a performance. Pete looks like he's enjoying himself though! Love that SG!
Why doesn't the camera show John Entwistle? The rhythm section of this song is the best ever. God bless Keith Moon and John Entwistle. The best pair ever.
That's funny! I was wishing (as a drummer, and HUGE Keith Moon fan) that they'd show more Keith Moon/ the Drummer, who almost ALWAYs is neglected and falls right behind the bassist in order of "interest", from singer, rhythm, then lead guitarist, bassist, THEN, finally, the drummer, LOL...
@Timothy Burns - How the hell do you figure?!!? Re-watch the video, especially in the beginning-that is 100% Moon. And, No, Jones was nowhere near as good as moon. He was just a replacement to allow the group, as it was, to continue on, same as Ringo's kid is doing for Townsend/Daltry now. Talk about not knowing when to retire BTW. You'd think they were both Jews...I mean, they dont really need the money, and their quality is not there, and what was once 4, is now only 2. As bad as the Rolling Friggin' Stones. I guess someone will stuff them up and prop them onstage, while their music plays thru a sound-system, and call it a concert soon.
Correction I did see about 9 seconds of John as he is the second half of the harp. It looks like the London Who fan club was invited to take part in the video. God bless the 1970s groupies. I think Pete Townsend is beyond a great guitar player. His synth work is second to none. What can be said about The Who leaves me speechless. They are the best of that time period.
Love how this song combines the standard rock group lineup with "primitive" instruments (harmonica and jaw harp) as well as the synthesizer. Perfect blend of past, present, and future.
Just imagine,actually some don't need to imagine,we actually had this and a lot more back in the day, now imagine the people from this generation in 30/40 years time and there be saying,,,,back in the day we had f/all if only we had been part of the earlier generations, God you've missed out on so much, you have everthing but really you have nothing 😒 but hey at least we're sharing our memories at least whilst we still have them 😃😃😃
I am 67 , The Who is still the bomb in my book . I miss the music and times when long hair was in and everyone was so 😎 cool . I love this song it means a lot to me every time I listen to Join Together it takes me back to the good times . Reminds me of the awesome Hippie days .
Each band member is unique. Ox is a "Lead Bass Player". If you just listened to the song, you heard what I mean. Keith is my Idol, the way rock and roll by-God drums should be played, and Pete writes it that way. And there's nothing about Roger's voice I would change. I thought I wanted him to rival the great Robert Plant, but I don't. Not everyone can be the King, you know? But even as an old man, he can still get it done. Impressive. And Pete Townshend's career has been the soundtrack of my adult life. I am the seeker, as described by the artist. This was not the case when the song was released. It took a lifetime ...
I love the look of reckless abandonment mixed with enthusiastic bewilderment and a bit of fear that John gives to Pete at the 3:06 mark on the counter. They are obviously trying to appear as if it was live and they do a good job. But for the band to enter the crowd for a sing along would be a nightmare and dam near impossible to pull off. The 'kid in a candy shop" look is priceless.. The WHO are the definition of rock-n-roll at it primal best. Longliverock
Roger with the memorable words and vocals, Pete with the bad ass riffs and solos, John with his ridiculous licks and bored face, Keith with the energy and great drumming. Thats the formula to The Who!
When I was a little kid in the 70s, this was my favorite song by them, for some reason. Maybe because it reminded me a bit of Three Dog Night and bullfrogs named Jeremiah. (Give me a break, I was 4 in 1972)
What an uplifting masterpiece. Roger and Pete are the essence of early 70s cool rock perfection in this one. Plus my absolute favorite guitar licks from Pete, full of fire and fury, and superb musicianship. Roger at the pinnacle of his vocal talent. 10+++++. Clearly one of the top 2 or 3 Who songs. When I saw them on the 79 tour in Philly, I sang this so loud I lost my vocal chords for 3 days (and my hearing as well- 30 feet from Pete's amp!).
Pete cut his hand just before this video was shot, nipped to the local casualty, had it stitched then hopped back to the studio. That's why he's got that huge bandage on his hand. Bloody star.
So glad I was able to see them a few times with their original members. Took my honey to see them in April, 2015. Pete and Roger still rocking the place.
hate to burst your bubble, but pete townshend is anything but pure, if you know what i mean, haha... only playing, he's actually my favorite guitarist of all time.
First time I heard The Who's song was when I was learning English in Oxford and I was 16. It was an awakening to what music really was. It chznged my perception of music. In à positive way.
I hope true rock and roll makes a come back from the depths of crap that exists today. The 70's was the decade where music truly exploded. The 60's gave us the start, but the 70's truly was the best music ever produced.
While he may not have been Hendrix, Clapton or Page, Pete was sure good and an amazing song writer. Glad I saw them a few times. The original farewell tour in 1983 was unreal! Long live and Godspeed my friends.
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I lied to my parents when I was 16, hitchhiked alone 300 miles to the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 - sat in the front row and saw The Who - I've been a convert since then! There is nothing finer.
I was at the age that I wanted to go, I got the look like maybe in your next life. good call, that's a lifetime story.
Man I was born in 1968 but discovered classic rock in HS and college!!
Now that is dedication
that is too cool! however if my 16 yo (daughter or son!) did that I would have freaked!
Elizabeth Jarvis Man; your parents are going to ground you now they know this lol
Imagine being one of those kids in that audience, legendary.
You do realize that’s the record!
It’s a music video. lol. They were hired extras
@@someguy42093 prolly fans you fool
@ paid extras. This is a MUSIC VIDEO
@@someguy42093 Track record employees I believe.
May the Lord allow this energy to return.
Long gone 😔
I don't think it can.
All Men🙏🏻 It’s happening 💥
It will all have to fall apart before we get back to this.
I have your wishes in my heart but I don't think the World will ever hear thunder and lightning and the messages like what was heard ever again. If you missed it we pray for you every day.😊
Such a great song from a wonderful band. Still listening to this song 52 years later.
The Who were four people who didn't really belong together, making music that shouldn't structurally have worked but it just did. That's some sort of genius.
This is one of those Who songs I can listen to 100 times straight and not get tired of hearing it.
I just listened to this 100 times with the Loop on.. 😆
Pete's punching his guitar up in the air in the beginning and then the leg kick....PRICELESS!.....can only imagine if I could have been there.
It’s awesome 👏 👏👏👏👍
"It´s the singer not the song , that makes the music move along !"😉
Amen, Always Picks Me Up Too ❤️
Love how they just jump in the crowd wish I was there with them all
It’s a music video dude. That’s not a real crowd. Hired extras.
Such cool ass songs from the 60s and 70s...this is why we OLD PEOPLE ARE SO MELLOW and happy..
76 & Rockin til I die ❤
Ok boomer (although I do actually fuck with this era of music).
Amen brother
Nah too many lies
Every generation gets great music.. just got to hunt for it.
So glad I was alive in this era.
Good time to grow up wasn't it? Other than the wars and bloody revolutions.
I got to listen to DaNang at its peak from a few miles off the coast. "Poor SOBs" was what I was thinking.
Amen.
Me too at the music hall in Boston long ago
I play this in the car at ear splitting volume, this is pure rock n roll joy. A f**kin' masterpiece!!!
Crank it up
@@mavjimbo Hell Yeah!👍✌️
I'm the 8th car back & I'm doin same 😊
Absolutely
Everywhere always!!!
Imagine seeing Roger lead an entire stadium in this song. One of my superb moments with The Who.
Me too, The Valley, 1976
When music was alive and people enjoyed life
The atmosphere of life was electric! 🤘
This. What an incredibly positive song. Great message. Looking back, it seems like another planet.
Nobody could hold a candle to these boys in that 6 yr period........wen they peaked,unmatchable
One of the greatest bands ever. Timeless music
Never a truer word spoken. GREAT GREAT band.
My favorite band is Rush, but The Who is the greatest rock band ever.
Led zepplin@@bradtaylor8096
THE GREATEST BAND in my humble opinion
@@dianeroseweeks912 led zepplin pink floyd and the who.
The beatles were on a different scale
When Pete first comes in with the guitar is one of the most bad ass riffs my ears have ever heard. Raw rock and roll.
Oh yes, I listen waiting for that riff!
HELL YEAH !!
@peter g “it’s called a pentatonic scale” 🤓 it’s dope is what it is 🤣
I don't think Pete Townsend gets the credit he deserves. He is the epitome of what underrated means. Great guitarist and composer that really doesn't get acknowledged for his immeasurable talent. The Who is,was and will always be one of the greatest bands of the British Invasion.
Love
From the first time I heard it to now this song just hits me every time and that’s over 50 years of listening to Led Zeppelin!
Led Zeppelin and The Who are amazing!
RIP Moonie and The Ox
Your influence on modern music will never end.
The BEST Rhythm Section of all time!
I concur men...I just love this band...man what a talented foursome..
Ya mean thunderfingers
I recommend checking out Johns isolated bass tracks.
Long time ago...but 💔, with Keith & The OX not there
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.
MerkinMuffly I agree Mr. President.
I kept trying to think of something clever to say. All I came up with is fuck yeah mate.
Them and AC/DC
Very pseudointellectual of you President Merkin.
Totally.
Once upon a time there were bands like The Who, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Creedence, etc., constantly putting out great music. It's like some long ago dream now.
When 75 you are not as good will you look as when 21 you were. Unless Keith Richards you are.
Listen to Greta Van Fleet. Not saying they are the equal of those bands but they are young, alive and touring. th-cam.com/video/5_lbhbVBT-o/w-d-xo.html
@@roberthall6345 Master Yoda?
Genesis
Rock Gods walked among us!
We were and are, truly blessed.
Thank you. For one fleeting blink of an eye we got to "Join Together with the Band(s)".
I am 75 believe me we had the best of it. You have no idea what you have missed
At 63 I can hardly wait for the Time Travel Expedition co. to open the Rock-n-Roll Concert experience division of their enterprise... My list would be extensive.
Yes! It was 1 hell of a "Party" From 1964 to 1994 before 🖥️ BS 🎶 "Long Live Rock!" 🎸🥁
Amen! I'm so glad I experienced this in my young life at the time!
Every generation thinks they had "the best of it."
@@warriorpoet297 Not the Generation before the Boomers! 2 🌎 Wars! & A💲 Depression 🤔
One of the most under rated songs by the Who or anyone else come to think of it.
I can play this track 2-3 times a day for the rest of my life. Legendary.
It was released as a single, so it didn’t get a lot of airplay, ironically. It was released on some of there compilation collections 😅
This was never considered underrated by any fan of The Who.
@@kevinmcdonald4040 Let's See Action #1.
And Relay
Entswhistle.. the greatest bassist ever
my first husband, a bassist always said John was a lead bass player and he (my ex) did his best to follow his style. Did pretty well now that II look back. I'm in awe every time i watch him play.
@@Wwg1wga48
Rock steady but Jack Bruce and certainly John Paul Jones are better
Fine bass players but entwistle the best@@ShawnConrad-tw8du
Nope..Mark King holds that title
@@jjthomas2297 🤣
I love their stage presence. It is very tough to look away.
Only if you are headless...!Greetings from Greece
Why would you…?😊
I believe that's commonly called charisma :)
Totally @@bvaljalo
All these beautiful people will be beautiful in eternity
Anyone who likes this song is a friend of mine.
Whole album rocks. All their material rocks!!
Love ❤️ the who rule great band❤😂
I’m your friend
I love this song and band alot
I would like to join together with the band. Unfortunately, half have died. But i love The Who
These hot women are now grandmas 👵 and have fond memories with flowers 🌸 in their hair and free love. No social distancing needed! What a time!!
I bet they're still gorgeous
And they looked like real women!
The brunette at 2:37 in the middle of the screen is a heartbreaker.
@@Ruda-n4hhell ya she is !
As someone who came up in the late 1980s and early 1990s...this was our music.....long live the Who..long live Led Zeppelin....the Doors...the Pink Floyd..
@@robertholmes2588 what are good for you! That you appreciate good music! I grew up middle 70's early 80's. But I know all kinds of music I mean I was into the grunge scene. I like rap. (Older) I've been listening lately to Yelawolf. I love Kid Rock
nah it was the bands who made it, "our music" as if you boomers did anything besides getting high and listing, I guess if you didnt have a heroic war to go and fight in you start stealing music valor. Also music has been shit since the year 2000 so miss me with that boomer xD 🤣😂🙏🪦(me praying God takes you soon)
This was the music of those who came up in the 60's and 70's. The rest of us are just glad for 8-track tapes, cassette tapes, CDs and youtube :)
You made the cut ... the who are family . Pink floyd has relations to .
You forgot to add CREAM to that list! 😢😮😢😮
This is actually an anthem. I love Daltrey's attitude and Townshend is always just other-worldly. Such a clever, exhilarating and unifying tune.
This is one of the most beautiful inclusive pop song ever recorded. Period.
@@elizabethflynr7561 I don't think it was considered pop? Was it considered pop music?
@@bengal3665 Afraid so.
Nothing wrong with that I'm from the United States and it was never played on the radio over here on FM radio in the 70s. So I did not know that it was top 40 ha
Who,whooooo are you. Please let me know
@@donphillips7898 We're one of the band, mate!
The song starts out fine and well, then John Entwistle kicks in with his bass, fills the void, and it becomes pure WHO magic.
You are correct fine sir.
Roger was as tough as a pitbull if you pissed him off
Great rock group.! One of the best ! Love Pete's dancing.
@@shelleyorr237 he was!
Music shop owner: How big of a harmonica do you want?
Pete: Yes
that's just called the chromatic harmonica.. smaller ones are diatonic
best part are all lip sync on the show anyway there's no plugged-in instruments just like those classic days
00:56 says it all right there listen to Townsend on the background vocals not even singing LOL
roger daultry
This made me laugh out loud
Chord harmonica, each section plays a full chord, so it can’t be smaller
I think they're harmonicas in all the keys... Joined together!
R.I.P. Jeff Roy who used to bang The Who expertly off his drum set right next door in Colts Neck, NJ every weekend morning in the 70's and 80's. It drove my parents insane!!
I nominate Jeff's parents and neighbors for Sainthood. In theory, a drum kit is a musical instrument that has life-long potential but unlike other great educational gift, you can't take the battery out or unplug it when you are on your last nerve and you need to save your sanity. 😮unplug it when you are on your l
Now at 77, they still rock my soul, saw them so many times. Pity no one can play like this now
I grew up a Huge Who fan!!!! 45 years later still am😊
Punk attitude, with way, waaaaay better musical talents all around.
'This is the biggest band you'll find...'
They must have felt like Gods. I can't even imagine.
Sadly they each had their own problems to deal with as far as having personality conflicts within the band..
Keith was out of control, Pete wanted to be home, Roger and John just wanted to create good music..
I still don't know how they held together as long as they did to be honest, but I'm glad they did
No band brought high ideals and philosophy to the working masses better than The Who.
Pink Floyd maybe?......
..........just the way that bass comes stompin' in at 1:12 is enough to prove that The Who stood tall among the greats, what power....
Amen
Summer 1972, I'm 13 and spending a good chunk of it in the house because of issues with asthma. Most if the time spent flipping between the two AM (yeah, I'm that old) powerhouses, WRKO and WMEX. Catching this one from the start was a treat, a great quirky, hooky intro, and of course it's The Who. Maybe my favorite song from that year.
My AM station was k.u.j.walla Walla WA.
I pickup from Walmart and deliver every day. U would not believe the number of young men who absolutely LOVE "old" rock!!
Best live rock band! Power and Energy! There is only one way to listen to The Who: "LOUD"
One of the most underrated songs of all time
You said it ross!
Your right it was an underrated song in later years.
When this song was released in late summer 72', it was played a lot on L.A' s KMET and KLOS.
Another underrated song by the Who, released in late fall 1972 was "Relay"
agree totally. ..
Another underrated Who song: "I Don't Even Know Myself"
+Jon ya that's my favorite song by the who and it is far underrated. Especially the live recordings of it. They are truly amazing
Grew up with these guys and still listening at 67
Me too !
By God. The Who are true legend.
God gave us The Who
They tease us at the beginning with the impression that the song couldn't get any better, in comes John's bass and Pete's guitar riff and it's unmistakably The Who!
used the same trick in Baba O'Riley 😀
A bit of trivia. When they taped the video for Join Together circa 1973 I went to the studio with a couple of girls and my friend John Maxted.
There was a tap on my shoulder and Roger Daltrey is standing there and says" "Nice Jacket Mate! Can I borrow it."
It was an army fatigue jacket which my mum had sewn a John Bull/Union Jack tea towel on the back panel (It'd burned it trying to put an iron on transfer of in).
Well of course I said.
And here it is. You'll see the Jacket around 3.42 when he turns around. I didn't make the cut though....Still have the jacket. He signed it. My mum washed it. Arrgggh.
Awesome mate, that's a great story to tell down the pub - like I'm sure you have ! lol
brilliant story, next time im fishing on his lake ill remind him.
Simon Harding lmao....yea..ok.you guys are bs' right.!!
Are you serious?
Don't kid around.
Roger's wearing your jacket?
No way.
That's a beautiful jacket!
God I love "The Who" so much ! . RIP Keith and John
As a African American love this song
Good for you if you we're white would you still enjoy it?.
How in the hell could not say this is one of the best bands of all times?😊
True music fans. Not a one person had their phone out.
😂😂😂
That's funny. They didn't have their landline phones out? We see your point, but it's still funny.
OMG this is hilarious 😅😅😅😅😅😅
Sarcasm truly needs its own font...
very droll....
This is one of my favorite Who songs of all time! Each member aptly contributed to the band’s unique raw, rock ‘n’ roll sound!!! Keith is amazing on this record. Love The Who!!!
Rock history at it's finest, Great song, Great group.
"Do you really think I care?" Absolutely one of their best songs! John playing lead on bass!!!!! Amazing.
I'm 46 and I'm glad my parents raised me around this music and this real music
Keith and I have the same birthday...Miss him...I'm here on 11/6/24 celebrating 🎉❤🎉
From the beatles to the stones and the who and the kinks we gave the world the greatest music ever
Nobody, but nobody is better than The Who. I can say this after 4 decades of listening to all kinds of music in volume- classical, jazz, electronic, pop, world music, new age.
if this doesn't get you off your ass and dance your dead!
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There's just no way to not like this song!
+Steven Dusza The chorus is very tiring, and that's basically the whole song.
+Nothing Really It's all in PRESENTATION, and they damn well presented it!
it's very unique and very innovative without being dull imo and those mini guitar solos Pete erupts into are spectacular!
Sorry to say, I have witnessed some hyper religious nuts state that this type of music is of the Devil. I suppose that if the crowd really enjoys a performance, some demonic force must be propelling it!
@@norbertsiewert3917 yep. Ive heard the same Hooplah. Im christian and play at church and also in places where church folks wont go (because they're perfect?? Lol) i dont see any devils, here just folks listening to energetic music
I'm a flower child so I love any bands for Woodstock and after. Classic rock all the way!
Women were so beautiful back then.
Rock and roll bands will come and go it's the fucking who you got on your phone
Beautiful and real
Daltrey has one of most powerful voices in rock and roll history, a real one for sure.
Women still are beautiful.
@@scarpfish But, I must agree with et4287, with my nostalgic glasses on, they were so beautiful back then.
Man it's tough to watch one of the most ferocious live bands of all time mime a performance. Pete looks like he's enjoying himself though! Love that SG!
An SG looks good on pete,don't it!
Always join together with the band.
Everybody come on!
Such Joy in this Join Together song. Killer lead vocals, killer riff; like an unironic "Shiny Happy People." So great!
Why doesn't the camera show John Entwistle? The rhythm section of this song is the best ever. God bless Keith Moon and John Entwistle. The best pair ever.
That's funny! I was wishing (as a drummer, and HUGE Keith Moon fan) that they'd show more Keith Moon/ the Drummer, who almost ALWAYs is neglected and falls right behind the bassist in order of "interest", from singer, rhythm, then lead guitarist, bassist, THEN, finally, the drummer, LOL...
See 0:50 - 1:00
@Timothy Burns - How the hell do you figure?!!?
Re-watch the video, especially in the beginning-that is 100% Moon.
And, No, Jones was nowhere near as good as moon. He was just a replacement to allow the group, as it was, to continue on, same as Ringo's kid is doing for Townsend/Daltry now. Talk about not knowing when to retire BTW. You'd think they were both Jews...I mean, they dont really need the money, and their quality is not there, and what was once 4, is now only 2. As bad as the Rolling Friggin' Stones. I guess someone will stuff them up and prop them onstage, while their music plays thru a sound-system, and call it a concert soon.
@Timothy Burns It's Keith Moon, man. How the hell do you think it's Mr jones? Are you legally blind?
@@craigallen5963 i feel ya... drums are like the heartbeat of the songs
What a great time everybody had on the filming of this performance classic.
Happy Friday everyone and what a classic song to start a Friday morning with have a safe and happy weekend cheers everyone.
Correction I did see about 9 seconds of John as he is the second half of the harp. It looks like the London Who fan club was invited to take part in the video. God bless the 1970s groupies. I think Pete Townsend is beyond a great guitar player. His synth work is second to none. What can be said about The Who leaves me speechless. They are the best of that time period.
This makes me smile from start to finish! Long live rock!!
Love how this song combines the standard rock group lineup with "primitive" instruments (harmonica and jaw harp) as well as the synthesizer. Perfect blend of past, present, and future.
Jews' harp
This song on the radio back in '72 got me into The Who, still love it.
never forget when this song came out epic!
Saw these guys in 1971 in Miami. Still the greatest concert I've ever seen.
Just imagine,actually some don't need to imagine,we actually had this and a lot more back in the day, now imagine the people from this generation in 30/40 years time and there be saying,,,,back in the day we had f/all if only we had been part of the earlier generations, God you've missed out on so much, you have everthing but really you have nothing 😒 but hey at least we're sharing our memories at least whilst we still have them 😃😃😃
I am 67 , The Who is still the bomb in my book . I miss the music and times when long hair was in and everyone was so 😎 cool . I love this song it means a lot to me every time I listen to Join Together it takes me back to the good times . Reminds me of the awesome Hippie days .
I'm 68 and my hair is down to my ass. Whether it's in or not I feel the same I did in 60's fuck em if they don't like it :-)
The last century has produced such madly good musicians that I can not even imagine that there will be such a thing again?
Sigh
Another sigh . . .
Never
Townsend's songwriting maximized the talents of all four members of this incredible band.
He brought the best out of everyone.
just bought the 60 th edition royal mail who stamps be lucky greatest group of all time ❤
I frickin LOVE "The WHO!!!" Their music is timeless!!! Thanks for the many fine memories!!!! ☺☺☺
Each band member is unique. Ox is a "Lead Bass Player". If you just listened to the song, you heard what I mean. Keith is my Idol, the way rock and roll by-God drums should be played, and Pete writes it that way. And there's nothing about Roger's voice I would change. I thought I wanted him to rival the great Robert Plant, but I don't. Not everyone can be the King, you know? But even as an old man, he can still get it done. Impressive.
And Pete Townshend's career has been the soundtrack of my adult life. I am the seeker, as described by the artist. This was not the case when the song was released. It took a lifetime ...
Bought the 7" in 1972, at the age of 11. Timeless and still amazing !
What a great and happy song by the Who!
I love the look of reckless abandonment mixed with enthusiastic bewilderment and a bit of fear that John gives to Pete at the 3:06 mark on the counter. They are obviously trying to appear as if it was live and they do a good job. But for the band to enter the crowd for a sing along would be a nightmare and dam near impossible to pull off. The 'kid in a candy shop" look is priceless.. The WHO are the definition of rock-n-roll at it primal best. Longliverock
Roger with the memorable words and vocals, Pete with the bad ass riffs and solos, John with his ridiculous licks and bored face, Keith with the energy and great drumming. Thats the formula to The Who!
When I listen to the Who, so do my neighbors. :)
Daniel Ives. heh heh. Good one
The best. :)
Daniel Ives Right on.
That's how I feel about ac/dc
How original a comment is that!
The Who is the most underrated band in the world!! This is so great!! Even by today standards this is so good!!!
why i don't know maybe because Pete didn't give a rats ass about having hit singles but there songs were all a masterpiece!
I am 57 years old and what is impressive to me is watching Pete Townsend kicking his leg up while holding his guitar and not falling over.🙃🙃
When I was a little kid in the 70s, this was my favorite song by them, for some reason. Maybe because it reminded me a bit of Three Dog Night and bullfrogs named Jeremiah. (Give me a break, I was 4 in 1972)
I was born in 68 also. Incredible time to be a kid..
@@Biden_Cult_Morons Born in 1957 here. The mid-1960s to 1979 was the best time for Rock music hands down!
Me in '54, Yes the WHO & TDN were Powerfull bands. Yep That Jeremiah He was a friend of Mine . too. Any One elses?
And Don't Forget JIMI, & the Guess Who..........
@@Nomadcreations Jeremiah was my friend too.
0:00 - 0:34 the craziest intro to any song, awesomely epic!
Ladies and Gentlemen, The Who..🤘🎶🎶🖤🖤Just a brilliant band👏👏👏Still as awesome as it was 50 yrs ago, true legends
Could not agree any more!!!!!!!! This band and this song are just outstanding... completely and utterly brilliant!!!!
I can crank up this song anytime
What an uplifting masterpiece. Roger and Pete are the essence of early 70s cool rock perfection in this one. Plus my absolute favorite guitar licks from Pete, full of fire and fury, and superb musicianship. Roger at the pinnacle of his vocal talent. 10+++++. Clearly one of the top 2 or 3 Who songs. When I saw them on the 79 tour in Philly, I sang this so loud I lost my vocal chords for 3 days (and my hearing as well- 30 feet from Pete's amp!).
Pete cut his hand just before this video was shot, nipped to the local casualty, had it stitched then hopped back to the studio. That's why he's got that huge bandage on his hand. Bloody star.
Virtually every song The Who ever did is a masterpiece?!
@@simonpearn479 back in 1971 would lay in bed with my girlfriend and listen to "Who Next" great memories!
A musical masterpiece! Can't get enough of the Who!!
Those were the days my friends, I thought they'd never end.
This band is a zeitgeist that can't be duplicated
This song used to get a lot of radio play . Back in the day when people were real and genuine.
You mean when music was music?
Parole vere sincere
That sounds like a you problem.
@@jstohler yep.
We're still here.
So glad I was able to see them a few times with their original members. Took my honey to see them in April, 2015. Pete and Roger still rocking the place.
Pete was born to play guitar. He just looks pure and natural.
I'd say more like "Pure and Easy!"
Gary Goetz Sr Except in one note
Pete townshend is one the best
He is a single symphony of music, in my opinion!
hate to burst your bubble, but pete townshend is anything but pure, if you know what i mean, haha... only playing, he's actually my favorite guitarist of all time.
First time I heard The Who's song was when I was learning English in Oxford and I was 16. It was an awakening to what music really was. It chznged my perception of music. In à positive way.
Praise GOD for putting this song in my head as I woke up this morning.
Could there be a better way to wake up?
I can think of one way...
I hope true rock and roll makes a come back from the depths of crap that exists today. The 70's was the decade where music truly exploded. The 60's gave us the start, but the 70's truly was the best music ever produced.
Probably one of the best live f ing bands ever and grand funk
While he may not have been Hendrix, Clapton or Page, Pete was sure good and an amazing song writer. Glad I saw them a few times. The original farewell tour in 1983 was unreal! Long live and Godspeed my friends.