I was in a band and on tour on the east coast. Was sick from food poisoning and had to play a gig in a club in Boston, and before the show this was on the bar TV. And the song made me feel better right away. God, I love Pete Townshend.
In 1975 Pete wrote an angry, despairing song called "How Many Friends Have I Really Got?". It's so great to realize that 14 years later, he could write such a sweet joyous song on the same subject. He's quite sharp and positive in the interview, too. Thanks for sharing.
For those who might not be in the know, The Iron Man album was a musical adaptation of a notable children’s book called The Iron Man by Ted Hughes, a book about a giant robot that seemingly appears out of nowhere, causes havoc in a small English village, until eventually a young kid befriends him to show to the other village folk he means no serious harm, and then proceeds to save the whole world from...and I’m not kidding here...a Space Bat Angel Dragon that will destroy the world...😂 Well this album was based on that kids book, and briefly became a stage musical in London in 1993. Then, of all things, Warner Bros got wind of it, and optioned the story for a movie, albeit changing much of the plot. This became Brad Bird’s first animated movie The Iron Giant, and the rest is history.
Hey Don I don’t think they were ever on Letterman but you’d probably know better than me do you know if the group Talk Talk was ever on Late Night just curious and thanks in advance.
I was in a band and on tour on the east coast. Was sick from food poisoning and had to play a gig in a club in Boston, and before the show this was on the bar TV. And the song made me feel better right away. God, I love Pete Townshend.
Pete Townsend is unbelievably talented !!
The Best. Pete ♥️♥️♥️ thanks for helping me get thru this thing called life.
In 1975 Pete wrote an angry, despairing song called "How Many Friends Have I Really Got?". It's so great to realize that 14 years later, he could write such a sweet joyous song on the same subject. He's quite sharp and positive in the interview, too. Thanks for sharing.
"How Many Friends" You quoted a line of the chorus.
For those who might not be in the know, The Iron Man album was a musical adaptation of a notable children’s book called The Iron Man by Ted Hughes, a book about a giant robot that seemingly appears out of nowhere, causes havoc in a small English village, until eventually a young kid befriends him to show to the other village folk he means no serious harm, and then proceeds to save the whole world from...and I’m not kidding here...a Space Bat Angel Dragon that will destroy the world...😂
Well this album was based on that kids book, and briefly became a stage musical in London in 1993.
Then, of all things, Warner Bros got wind of it, and optioned the story for a movie, albeit changing much of the plot.
This became Brad Bird’s first animated movie The Iron Giant, and the rest is history.
PT catalog was great in this period- truly a man for all seasons…
This is great! And now, 30 years later, The Who is working on another new album! Thank you for sharing this!
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That female percussionist with the black hair is fantastic. She plays lots of different instruments always adds a lot to the music
Jodi Linscott
Also played on Sandanista
Pete is a very underrated vocalist.
Pete was CLEARLY in a good mood during this appearance. If given the chance, he might’ve been willing to hang out for another segment of the show.
Pete rockin the 80s espadrille tied back hair Miami Vice look.
Good memories of being up late watchind Letterman with my dad making fun of this song
Pete he is funny funny
When you see the musicians and singers with him, one has to ask how many musicians and bands The Who touched !
Is it me or does backround vocal guy far right look like david cassidy?
I believe that’s William Nichols.
He does look like David when he was older, but in 1989, David still looked much like he did in his Partridge Family days.
It's you.
Billy Nichols
Hey Don I don’t think they were ever on Letterman but you’d probably know better than me do you know if the group Talk Talk was ever on Late Night just curious and thanks in advance.
Just checked. They weren't, sorry.
Don Giller it’s okay they were only around from 1982 -91 so not very long thank you for checking I appreciate it
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