I always listen most to Moon, and watch him most during live footage. And Keith is my favorite Rock musician ever. But Pete is my 2nd favorite song writer (after Bob Dylan), and he is the essential member of The Who. Also a great musician, and one of the most astounding stage performers ever. John and Roger are always in the back for me. It's not fair, because they are both arguably the GREATEST in their Rock positions.
I have been a Keith fan since I can remember. His life was complex and he made some awful decisions, especially when he was young and sadly was very abusive to his wife, who he actually loved very much...he just couldn't control his undiagnosed mental afliction, drug and alcohol dependency, fame and be in a healthy relationship so young...many judge him harshly for that and the accounts are horrible...but, it wasn't who he really was...he was out of control which is why he is the original posterchild for the bad boy rock and roll lifestyle. His personal assistant, err babysitter...party buddy wrote a book about his life. It is filled with wild adventures, drugs and alcohol, chaous, all sorts of wild and weird mischief...and the bad stuff as well. His relationship with his wife and the loss of his friend in a tramatic accident that Keith blamed himself for, even though he obviously did not intend to kill his buddy. If you have a PO box, I would send you a copy, it is not super long and the majority of it is Keith Moon hysterically funny and I would love to send gifts for you and your family for Christmas 😊
Difficult question. If you take one out nothing works. I can say Pete as a guitar player is much better than I initially thought in the early 70s . The rest has always been top of their class to
Pete considered "I Can See For Miles" to be the Who's best attempt at creating a "Hit Single", but it only had limited success outside of the UK. This was big motivation for Pete to focus on writing "Albums" with mature "Concepts" after that. A lot of great music is packed into "Miles". Pete's amazing "one-note" guitar solo was hugely influential on other 1960's musicians. Pete's droning guitar is extremely menacing, sounding like a huge angry hornet. The only thing that makes Pete's guitar solo even better, is the way Moon's furious drum-fill explodes at the end of the solo. Really great song!
A comment about "Tattoo" and "Our Love Was". While these are not famous Who songs, they are great examples of what made young-Pete Townshend such an interesting song writer. At first glance, "Tattoo" seems like a trivial joke-song, but there is a deeper seriousness within the song. It actually explores the puzzle of masculinity, and human mortality, in a way that becomes rather profound and emotional. And "Our Love Was" at first sounds like a sappy love song, but it's actually about a romance that has ended. In one version, Pete does a searing guitar solo of emotional loss. Just two of Pete's quirky little gems.
Well said…I would add that musically those two songs are more interesting than most of what was produced at the time. Unusual chord voicings, unorthodox changes, etc
@@timcardona9962 Hi Tim, Great point! The Who Singles created a lot of musical innovations. Besides the unusual chords and musical changes, the lyrical subjects were often highly unconventional, touching on some important (sometimes risque subjects). Another innovation was the Band's massively unusual talent. Roger's rough bluesy vocal style on the first album. Pete's early guitar innovation, distortion, feedback. John's monstrous lead-bass was unprecedented. And of course, Kieth Moon totally revolutionized early 1960's power drumming.
@@jraben1065 you said it man….each of them are so enigmatic as players it enriches everything they play no matter how conventional. I always listen more than once to any given song cuz there’s always a drum or bass fill I missed ha!
Radio London was one of the many offshore pirate radio stations around the UK's waters from 1964- 1967. It's worth checking out the history of those shiver me timbers swinging sixties pirate radio stations. Ahrrrr!!
The Boat that Rocked (known as Pirate Radio in the US) was 2009 movie about this, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and Bill Nighy and others. It was a really fun watch.
The sixties initial incarnation of the Who was fantastic. With this LP and 'A Quick One' they were bursting with ideas not knowing which direction they would go. Of course they ended up just getting better.
Funny thing is I don’t think they got better because they were always awesome..like the Beatles I feel they just changed and not for the worse. It was all great
This is my favourite Who album. Looking forward to your side two reaction. While I'm here, check out Ian Dury And The Blockheads. A brilliant British band formed in the late seventies. They had some great hits, such as Reasons To Be Cheerful Pt 3, Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick, Sex and Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll, I Wanna Be Straight. The last two may be a bit edgy, but the first two are fine. They were very big in the UK.
I saw The Who live at Sydney (Australia) Stadium, an old boxing wooden barn in 1968 along with The Small Faces, Paul Jones (ex Manfred Mann) and a local band, they played Tatoo and other tracks from Sell Out and I still blame that concert for my lousy hearing! 🥴
A couple of the Who's biggest hits that no one seems to react to are 'I'm A Boy' and 'Happy Jack'...... oh and 'Pictures of Lily'....... and 'Can't Explain, in fact there are lots of them.
Someone commented about Helter Skelter. What hairnet was that Pete was quoted as saying that "I can see for miles," was the loudest rock song ever recorded. McCartney heard that and took it as a challenge and did Helter Skelter.
Hey L33, please DON'T SELL OUT and thanks for another great Who Wednesday! 🔥🎸🥁🔥 Love this album! I Can See For Miles holds a special place in my heart because it was my introduction to the Who back when my age was in single digits. Caused me to explore their whole catalog in my teens. ☮❤🎶!
I won’t be selling out anytime soon don’t worry 🤪 just kidding but I can see why so many people hold this song dear to them! Very influential to all the young folks hearing it when it came out, it seems!
Reading an interview with Townshend about just how ferocious "I Can See for Miles" was intended to be sent Paul McCartney scrambling to create something louder, dirtier, and more sizzling - even though Paul hadn't yet heard the song Pete was talking about.The result: Paul wrote, recorded and screeched through "Heater Skelter," a song credited by many as the father of heavy metal. I think "I Can See for Miles" is one of the great landmark tracks of the psychedelic era. And, as you already know, I really, really, Okay REALLY think you'd fall in instant and forever love with the Nazz' single "Open My Eyes." It would make a perfect bookend with this little ditty. Fun Fact: It broke Pete's heart that it didn't chart better, and it sent the band into a financial tailspin that they had to try to dig themselves out from under. The result: an ambitious project, the rock opera known as "Tommy."
Loved this album for the campy radio broadcasts. The Who always innovating and self deprecating. "I Can See For Miles" a favorite. Always look forward to Who Wednesdays. Great reactions, L33. Keep 'em coming. Blessings all.
This album, and especially "I Can See for Miles," was even greater when compared to what else was out at the time, which was 1967. Only the Beatles, Cream and sometimes the Rolling Stones were at that level.
No shade against the bands you mentioned, but acts like the Jimi Hendrix Experience, the Velvet Underground, the Doors, the Jefferson Airplane, etc. should be part of that conversation.
I was a fan of the early Who, but when I Can See For Miles first came out, I instantly realized this band was like no other. It had decent play on AM radio and every time it came on I would ctank my little portable radio. I eventually bought the 45 and played it until my brother sat on it and broke it. But I've been a devoted fan ever since and I've never been disappointed.
I Can See For Miles is my first Who song. My best friend's dad was a editor of a hippie street magazine in Atlanta and was clued in to the new releases cos it was his job. He had a wall of records! I spent hours at their listening parties until my bedtime. I was latchkey and I hung out with tuned in hippies with large pockets. I didn't know I was hanging out in paradise. But they were my musical education. With their musical influence, I would stray into Bubblegum. Oh, the shame! Child castaway from paradise!
Our Love Was Is Fantastic number! Pete’s vocals on this one basically sold me that he was such a good singer. Love the energy of the outtro as well. Underrated and oft neglected Who song, indeed.
Pete Townshend said in an interview that he became depressed after writing 'I Can See For Miles' because he felt he'd just written the best song he would ever be capable of and that he'd "peaked". Obviously he was wrong, but it's funny to hear that story....
Takes me right back to being a 13 year old kid in ‘67 listening to this glorious, trippy, perfect Who set. And just got my tickets to see Roger still doing it here in the U.K. next spring.
Amazing piece of music burned into my forever memory as one of the best anthems of my childhood. Great reaction, yes Lee, we did grow up in very different musical times, but they were so good.
It was my first time hearing the extended "I Can See for Miles", and I'm pushing 72 - so that was an interesting little surprise! I'd already become a Who fan when I got their American "Happy Jack" album (our abbreviated version of "A Quick One") - and "Miles" solidified my admiration. Whenever it came on the radio, I cranked it UP - much to my mother's annoyance. Try "Pictures of Lily" if you haven't. It's another banger.
To me it sounds like them because this is when I started listening to them. Glad I have that memory. They were always good! I Can See for Miles hooked me like big mouth bass!
The WHO✨✨✨✨ They do sound young here. Good songs! “…our love was flying…soaring…shining…” “…there’s magic in my eyes…I can see for miles…and miles…and miles….and…..” Beatles kind of greatness. They must have been propelled by Sgt. Pepper!
ooh- looking forward to hearing Sunrise in two weeks! Pete’s solitary guitar work on that song is beyond anything other guitarist were doing at the time. ❤
Interesting sound mix on this album. My CD must be an early US mix version, but I'm guessing this is the UK version. Anyways, "Tattoo" is all about the lyrics. It's goes along with songs like "I'm A Boy" and "Pictures of Lily", ditties about the everyday life of English boys. "Our Love Was..." is an early attempt at a more 'mature' composition, even if it heavily relies on line cliches. I love John's jingle for Rotosound bass strings, and of course "I Can See For Miles" is the song that -- while not as big a hit as it should have been -- opened doors in a big way, especially in the states (check out their appearance on the Smother's Brothers TV show!)
@@fineasfogg1461 sometimes life gets in the way. I try to be on time but it’s rare. That won’t stop me from listening or commenting if I have something I want to say after the fact. I love this channel and I love all of you. I may have been around when all this dropped but I still learn so much from all of you albeit most of the time later in the day.
I Can See for Miles was Pete’s first attempt at a hard rock song. It inspired Paul McCartney to take a swing at hard rock himself, Helter Skelter. The radio bits were inspired by the pirate radio station, housed on a large ship off the British coast. The BBC strictly controlled the playlists. That provoked the rabble to create their own station off the coast.
Keith Moon and John Entwistle were the best in rock at their instruments, and Daltrey was a great frontman. Townshend was a creative force and a great guitarist … the Who was a force
@@matthewashman1406 in Rock who was better? Shrieve, Bonham or Pert? Maybe. It's all so subjective and depends on the music the band is playing. I don't know but Elvin Jones , Coltrane's great drummer, liked Keith Moon.
@@arroyo284 yeh it is totally subjective. Funny thing, Townsend got sick of Keith drumming. He just wanted someone to play the beat. I think for technical skills I got know idea. 6 of half dozen of the other. But I believe whoever played for the sweet was extremely talented. His skill level is next level. Townsend thought the same. But as Keith goes he's probably the ultimate showman and best drummer for the Who.
What a unique record. I think it's such a contrast to most of The Who's music. I think I Can See For Miles is the most "Who" sounding song on the record but IMO, I'm ok with that. In my teens, learning how to play guitar that was an E chord to start the song so I would use that to get my low E string in tune so I could tune the rest of the strings. This is a great album. Different isn't bad. I saw a reviewer mention that Pete invented the term Power Pop to describe the music on the album. Never knew that before...
By some accounts, when Paul McCartney heard "I Can See for Miles" (which some consider the first "heavy metal" song), he was inspired to write "Helter Skelter" to top it.
First heard this when I was 8-9 years old. My dad had it on AM radio. 7 years later my friends and I were Who fanatics. Every aspect of I can see for miles is incredible. Thx for the reaction brother… awesome!
These tracks were also on a compilation album released by their then record label - called Track Records. It had the Who on one side and Hendrix on the other. There were three albums in all, and I had all of them.
When it comes to the recording quality though, you really have to consider the era that that is recorded in and the situation they were in as an increasingly popular band but not a globally famous band not quite yet? It's just that Recording Technology was evolving so rapidly from right around this time to Forever up until now. And it has been exponential. So we tend to forget what it was actually like, but if you go listen to Live recordings from the 40s and the 30s and even the 20s like I have, you will see a clear progression their. And it really helps to have that context I think. But the only way to do that is to actually spend some time listening to the older music along the way as this stuff evolved. It's a tough sell but I've watched so many of your actions now for so long that I know you would get into it.❤
Saw them once. This song was their hit on the radio. Freaked out the audience at Fillmore East by hitting us with a strobe light during psychedelic sound section of the song. Had never seen this before.
@L33Reacts re favorite groups/artists every week: "Phish, The Who, Zappa, and then Bowie ... Yes, but we've worked through so much of Yes's stuff now" - PLEASE tell me you inadvertently left The Beatles - as a group and as individuals - off that list. Please? I know - you do a lot of reactions every week. I mean, A LOT!! And I truly appreciate hearing the music of my youth through the ears of someone less than half my age. I truly do. And while I cannot afford to be one of the bigger members of your Patreon community, I enjoy your work and appreciate your work ethic enough that I am maintaining the minimum Patron membership while also making sure to listen TO THE END of your TH-cam videos (even if I've already watched it on Patreon) and mash that like button. Thank you for bringing us this.
I left them out because they aren’t a weekly thing due to the blocks. They are definitely at the top though lol they are the only band I cover on patreon! So I obviously love them! 😂🙏😎
A terrific song by one of my favorite groups. You mentioned, L33, that you're running out of Yes songs to react to, but there are still a number of great tracks by them, such as "Bring Me To The Power." Which is a terrific song from the classic lineup, but when they reunited in the late '90s. Please, react to that great song. Also, Chris Squire formed a band with Billy Sherwood, called Conspiracy, and they made some terrific, jammin' music together. Keep up the good work, dude.
Interesting versions :) FYI - Pete Towsend called "I Can See For Miles" the heaviest, loudest and nastiest record ever. When Paul McCartney heard the song and Pete's quote, he started writing Helter Skelter as a response.
the memories of 'I Can See for Miles' are from the times I listened to it while driving my first car, added two Jensen Triac speakers on the back deck and added a reverb to the system.
I never liked the who, but all my friends sure did. I might like em now. That happens to me a lot! But man!!! I loved"I can see for miles", then and I still do! Thanks yall. ❣️
Late 60:s Who sometime has weak productuon when manager Kit Lambert was co producing. One of the loudest bands of all time but you wouldn't know it by some of their studio. Keith amd John were criminally underrecorded, for that matter Pete too. But they're so great that they transcend it
The first two didn't even sound like The Who. But I Can See For Miles is classic iconic Who. I've been digging that song since the early 70s, when I bought a 45 of it from a vending machine- no shit, the Ben Franklin store actually had a vending machine you could buy 45s from. It was awesome. Bought a lot of Who and Doors 45s.
I wish they had done more songs like "I Can See For Miles", "Magic Bus" & "My Generation". That's the version of The Who I connect with. Rodger Daltrey vocals were SO good in the early days and Moon was an absolute animal. Pete Townsend grew a bit musically pretentious for my taste. Personally he's a bag of shit, but he could write a tasty rock track back in the day.
Who is your favorite member of the Who? Mine would be... damn. Pete? Keith? That's a tough nut to crack. What do you think?
I always listen most to Moon, and watch him most during live footage. And Keith is my favorite Rock musician ever.
But Pete is my 2nd favorite song writer (after Bob Dylan), and he is the essential member of The Who. Also a great musician, and one of the most astounding stage performers ever.
John and Roger are always in the back for me. It's not fair, because they are both arguably the GREATEST in their Rock positions.
I have been a Keith fan since I can remember. His life was complex and he made some awful decisions, especially when he was young and sadly was very abusive to his wife, who he actually loved very much...he just couldn't control his undiagnosed mental afliction, drug and alcohol dependency, fame and be in a healthy relationship so young...many judge him harshly for that and the accounts are horrible...but, it wasn't who he really was...he was out of control which is why he is the original posterchild for the bad boy rock and roll lifestyle. His personal assistant, err babysitter...party buddy wrote a book about his life. It is filled with wild adventures, drugs and alcohol, chaous, all sorts of wild and weird mischief...and the bad stuff as well. His relationship with his wife and the loss of his friend in a tramatic accident that Keith blamed himself for, even though he obviously did not intend to kill his buddy. If you have a PO box, I would send you a copy, it is not super long and the majority of it is Keith Moon hysterically funny and I would love to send gifts for you and your family for Christmas 😊
Difficult question. If you take one out nothing works. I can say Pete as a guitar player is much better than I initially thought in the early 70s . The rest has always been top of their class to
All band members offer their own unique contribution to band, but pete the creative force behind the who.
Keith Moon! But Pete and John Thunderfingers are very close
Pete considered "I Can See For Miles" to be the Who's best attempt at creating a "Hit Single", but it only had limited success outside of the UK. This was big motivation for Pete to focus on writing "Albums" with mature "Concepts" after that. A lot of great music is packed into "Miles". Pete's amazing "one-note" guitar solo was hugely influential on other 1960's musicians. Pete's droning guitar is extremely menacing, sounding like a huge angry hornet. The only thing that makes Pete's guitar solo even better, is the way Moon's furious drum-fill explodes at the end of the solo. Really great song!
They released it to late
"I Can See For Miles" was one of my absolute favorite songs when I began listening to Top 40 radio in 1967, and it still is.
My favourite Who song 👍🏻
A comment about "Tattoo" and "Our Love Was". While these are not famous Who songs, they are great examples of what made young-Pete Townshend such an interesting song writer. At first glance, "Tattoo" seems like a trivial joke-song, but there is a deeper seriousness within the song. It actually explores the puzzle of masculinity, and human mortality, in a way that becomes rather profound and emotional. And "Our Love Was" at first sounds like a sappy love song, but it's actually about a romance that has ended. In one version, Pete does a searing guitar solo of emotional loss. Just two of Pete's quirky little gems.
Well said…I would add that musically those two songs are more interesting than most of what was produced at the time. Unusual chord voicings, unorthodox changes, etc
@@timcardona9962 Hi Tim, Great point! The Who Singles created a lot of musical innovations. Besides the unusual chords and musical changes, the lyrical subjects were often highly unconventional, touching on some important (sometimes risque subjects). Another innovation was the Band's massively unusual talent. Roger's rough bluesy vocal style on the first album. Pete's early guitar innovation, distortion, feedback. John's monstrous lead-bass was unprecedented. And of course, Kieth Moon totally revolutionized early 1960's power drumming.
@@jraben1065 you said it man….each of them are so enigmatic as players it enriches everything they play no matter how conventional. I always listen more than once to any given song cuz there’s always a drum or bass fill I missed ha!
The single of "I Can See For Miles" was the first record by the Who I ever bought!
That’s a hell of a start bro! I would have been a fan for life too!
I remember "I can see for miles" being out as a single, I was quite young but really liked it.
I Can See For Miles is in my Top5 of The Who.
Paul McCartney was blown away when he first heard this song. It prompted him to write Helter Skelter in an attempt to outdo The Who.
Radio London was one of the many offshore pirate radio stations around the UK's waters from 1964- 1967.
It's worth checking out the history of those shiver me timbers swinging sixties pirate radio stations. Ahrrrr!!
Avast me mateys
😊I remember it well!
Weigh anchors!!!!!
The Boat that Rocked (known as Pirate Radio in the US) was 2009 movie about this, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and Bill Nighy and others. It was a really fun watch.
The Boat that Rocked is a good movie.
Great album. I Can See For Miles was a radio hit.
In the UK I Can See For Miles was an actual hit. Not just on the radio
The sixties initial incarnation of the Who was fantastic. With this LP and 'A Quick One' they were bursting with ideas not knowing which direction they would go. Of course they ended up just getting better.
Funny thing is I don’t think they got better because they were always awesome..like the Beatles I feel they just changed and not for the worse. It was all great
I for sure think you should listen to the bonus tracks on the deluxe edition. They are all good
Ok cool I will keep that in mind 😎🫡
Some of the best songs from the album are in those bonus tracks
I Can See For Miles makes me feel like a teenager again...when I first saw The Who, in 1967.
This is my favourite Who album. Looking forward to your side two reaction.
While I'm here,
check out Ian Dury And The Blockheads.
A brilliant British band formed in the late seventies. They had some great hits, such as Reasons To Be Cheerful Pt 3, Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick, Sex and Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll, I Wanna Be Straight.
The last two may be a bit edgy, but the first two are fine. They were very big in the UK.
Can’t wait for side 2! I’ll add those guys to my very long list ! lol
The Who were so forwarded thinking, they were thinking into the 70s before anyone else, well, except for The Beatles. Great reactions, Lee!
“Roger doesn’t even sound like himself” - that’s cuz it was Pete singing. FYI Pete sang almost as many Who hits as Roger did
If you hear "Tattoo" live, it sounds like The Who.
I saw The Who live at Sydney (Australia) Stadium, an old boxing wooden barn in 1968 along with The Small Faces, Paul Jones (ex Manfred Mann) and a local band, they played Tatoo and other tracks from Sell Out and I still blame that concert for my lousy hearing! 🥴
❤🎶❤isn't it amazing how many groups we could go see in those days! Same here in southern Ontario 🇨🇦🎉🎉
I can see I'll be relistening/watching this a few times
A couple of the Who's biggest hits that no one seems to react to are 'I'm A Boy' and 'Happy Jack'...... oh and 'Pictures of Lily'....... and 'Can't Explain, in fact there are lots of them.
Yes, 90% of the Who reactions are their 70s and the 60s stuff is mostly ignored. Hopefully l33 changes all of that!,
Favorite era of the Whois the 60s
I love these "who wednesdays" Lee! Keep em' coming!
Great album, great reaction!
Thanks Jon! I appreciate that, man.
I agree so far this has been great! 👍
I think I Can See for Miles is where they found their sound.
I would suggest "I'm A Boy", but either way, you can hear their direction solidifying.
The Who= Maximum R&B!
I Can See For Miles was the song that made me really take notice of the Who...
Someone commented about Helter Skelter. What hairnet was that Pete was quoted as saying that "I can see for miles," was the loudest rock song ever recorded. McCartney heard that and took it as a challenge and did Helter Skelter.
Hey L33, please DON'T SELL OUT and thanks for another great Who Wednesday! 🔥🎸🥁🔥 Love this album! I Can See For Miles holds a special place in my heart because it was my introduction to the Who back when my age was in single digits. Caused me to explore their whole catalog in my teens. ☮❤🎶!
I won’t be selling out anytime soon don’t worry 🤪 just kidding but I can see why so many people hold this song dear to them! Very influential to all the young folks hearing it when it came out, it seems!
Reading an interview with Townshend about just how ferocious "I Can See for Miles" was intended to be sent Paul McCartney scrambling to create something louder, dirtier, and more sizzling - even though Paul hadn't yet heard the song Pete was talking about.The result: Paul wrote, recorded and screeched through "Heater Skelter," a song credited by many as the father of heavy metal. I think "I Can See for Miles" is one of the great landmark tracks of the psychedelic era. And, as you already know, I really, really, Okay REALLY think you'd fall in instant and forever love with the Nazz' single "Open My Eyes." It would make a perfect bookend with this little ditty. Fun Fact: It broke Pete's heart that it didn't chart better, and it sent the band into a financial tailspin that they had to try to dig themselves out from under. The result: an ambitious project, the rock opera known as "Tommy."
This is the song that inspired McCartney to write Helter Skelter.
Was it really? That was the who song? Wow. Thanks Chuck
@ Pete Townsend said it was the most distorted guitar ever on a record. Paul had to show him that it wasn’t.
Love that bit of trivia...think Paul was striving for something more "raucous" than this, which held the crown.
I think Paul made up that story
Yes, but in a sort of "that's not crazy and raucous - I'll show you crazy and raucous" kind of way.
Loved this album for the campy radio broadcasts. The Who always innovating and self deprecating. "I Can See For Miles" a favorite. Always look forward to Who Wednesdays. Great reactions, L33. Keep 'em coming. Blessings all.
Who Wednesday never disappoints ❤
This album, and especially "I Can See for Miles," was even greater when compared to what else was out at the time, which was 1967. Only the Beatles, Cream and sometimes the Rolling Stones were at that level.
No shade against the bands you mentioned, but acts like the Jimi Hendrix Experience, the Velvet Underground, the Doors, the Jefferson Airplane, etc. should be part of that conversation.
One of their best albums imho
I was a fan of the early Who, but when I Can See For Miles first came out, I instantly realized this band was like no other. It had decent play on AM radio and every time it came on I would ctank my little portable radio. I eventually bought the 45 and played it until my brother sat on it and broke it. But I've been a devoted fan ever since and I've never been disappointed.
I Can See For Miles is my first Who song. My best friend's dad was a editor of a hippie street magazine in Atlanta and was clued in to the new releases cos it was his job. He had a wall of records! I spent hours at their listening parties until my bedtime. I was latchkey and I hung out with tuned in hippies with large pockets. I didn't know I was hanging out in paradise. But they were my musical education. With their musical influence, I would stray into Bubblegum. Oh, the shame! Child castaway from paradise!
This is one of my all-time favorite Who songs.
Our Love Was Is
Fantastic number! Pete’s vocals on this one basically sold me that he was such a good singer.
Love the energy of the outtro as well. Underrated and oft neglected Who song, indeed.
I Can See was a huge hit. One of Pete's favorite songs 😊
It wasnt a huge hit outside the UK which surprised/ bothered Pete a whole lot
Pete Townshend said in an interview that he became depressed after writing 'I Can See For Miles' because he felt he'd just written the best song he would ever be capable of and that he'd "peaked".
Obviously he was wrong, but it's funny to hear that story....
I remember being bowled over by I Can See for Miles on Top of the Pops when it was first released…
1967. I was starting kindergarten in a Chicago suburb. “I Can See for Miles” was ahead of its time. It sounds like 1970’s rock.
The Who kicking ass
Love Pete's one-note solo!
Takes me right back to being a 13 year old kid in ‘67 listening to this glorious, trippy, perfect Who set. And just got my tickets to see Roger still doing it here in the U.K. next spring.
Amazing piece of music burned into my forever memory as one of the best anthems of my childhood. Great reaction, yes Lee, we did grow up in very different musical times, but they were so good.
❤❤exactly, a song that can be in your head for hours! Truly one of their great memories!! 💗🎉💗
they are all my favorite for diff reasons...lol love who wednesday
The third song was my favorite too! What a chorus 😮
It was my first time hearing the extended "I Can See for Miles", and I'm pushing 72 - so that was an interesting little surprise! I'd already become a Who fan when I got their American "Happy Jack" album (our abbreviated version of "A Quick One") - and "Miles" solidified my admiration. Whenever it came on the radio, I cranked it UP - much to my mother's annoyance. Try "Pictures of Lily" if you haven't. It's another banger.
GOTTA say John Entwistle.... What an interesting bass player... Plus, when I was learning, I listened to a lot of him....
Miles is majestic. Their 60's pop perfection...
To me it sounds like them because this is when I started listening to them. Glad I have that memory. They were always good!
I Can See for Miles hooked me like big mouth bass!
Miles is one of their best for sure. This Who Wednesday listen is working out well. Thanks Lee. 🎶
Keith had a pretty good back up band
The Who were experimenting with Beach Boy harmonies at this stage of the game.
The WHO✨✨✨✨
They do sound young here. Good songs!
“…our love was flying…soaring…shining…”
“…there’s magic in my eyes…I can see for miles…and miles…and miles….and…..”
Beatles kind of greatness. They must have been propelled by Sgt. Pepper!
ooh- looking forward to hearing Sunrise in two weeks! Pete’s solitary guitar work on that song is beyond anything other guitarist were doing at the time. ❤
So many groundbreaking singles and albums released in 60s and 70s the who contributed many on that list!
Interesting sound mix on this album. My CD must be an early US mix version, but I'm guessing this is the UK version. Anyways, "Tattoo" is all about the lyrics. It's goes along with songs like "I'm A Boy" and "Pictures of Lily", ditties about the everyday life of English boys. "Our Love Was..." is an early attempt at a more 'mature' composition, even if it heavily relies on line cliches. I love John's jingle for Rotosound bass strings, and of course "I Can See For Miles" is the song that -- while not as big a hit as it should have been -- opened doors in a big way, especially in the states (check out their appearance on the Smother's Brothers TV show!)
I missed all the premieres today sadly for me. But ima catching up! Loving the Who ❤ loving your videos
@@fineasfogg1461 sometimes life gets in the way. I try to be on time but it’s rare. That won’t stop me from listening or commenting if I have something I want to say after the fact. I love this channel and I love all of you. I may have been around when all this dropped but I still learn so much from all of you albeit most of the time later in the day.
@ what a kind and thoughtful comment you made. I do love this group too. Especially our shared love of the music
I can see for miles.......I had the cassette then the CD and played the record every day.
Yes awesome
One of my favorite albums
I Can See for Miles was Pete’s first attempt at a hard rock song. It inspired Paul McCartney to take a swing at hard rock himself, Helter Skelter.
The radio bits were inspired by the pirate radio station, housed on a large ship off the British coast. The BBC strictly controlled the playlists. That provoked the rabble to create their own station off the coast.
We used to trip to miles great song.😍
Always thought this was on Tommy but it's not. You'd think it was it fits the story.
This LP is basically a sketchbook for Tommy - songs about the 5 senses and Rael is the story of Tommy's Dad going off to war.
Tommy in full is next I’m guessing 🫡
This album is a trip 😂
Keith Moon and John Entwistle were the best in rock at their instruments, and Daltrey was a great frontman. Townshend was a creative force and a great guitarist … the Who was a force
Keith was never the Best 😮. But he did have his own style
@@matthewashman1406 in Rock who was better? Shrieve, Bonham or Pert? Maybe. It's all so subjective and depends on the music the band is playing. I don't know but Elvin Jones , Coltrane's great drummer, liked Keith Moon.
@@arroyo284 yeh it is totally subjective. Funny thing, Townsend got sick of Keith drumming. He just wanted someone to play the beat. I think for technical skills I got know idea. 6 of half dozen of the other. But I believe whoever played for the sweet was extremely talented. His skill level is next level. Townsend thought the same. But as Keith goes he's probably the ultimate showman and best drummer for the Who.
What a unique record. I think it's such a contrast to most of The Who's music. I think I Can See For Miles is the most "Who" sounding song on the record but IMO, I'm ok with that. In my teens, learning how to play guitar that was an E chord to start the song so I would use that to get my low E string in tune so I could tune the rest of the strings. This is a great album. Different isn't bad. I saw a reviewer mention that Pete invented the term Power Pop to describe the music on the album. Never knew that before...
By some accounts, when Paul McCartney heard "I Can See for Miles" (which some consider the first "heavy metal" song), he was inspired to write "Helter Skelter" to top it.
Great reaction. That wasn’t Roger. That was Pete. With Roger and John probably on harmony vocals. Roger on lead on the other two songs.
First heard this when I was 8-9 years old. My dad had it on AM radio. 7 years later my friends and I were Who fanatics. Every aspect of I can see for miles is incredible. Thx for the reaction brother… awesome!
Pete
You really would LOVE doing the entire Live At Leeds album. The full remastered concert! Maybe the greatest live album ever??? I think so ❤❤
These tracks were also on a compilation album released by their then record label - called Track Records. It had the Who on one side and Hendrix on the other. There were three albums in all, and I had all of them.
On my gym playlist forever now!
When it comes to the recording quality though, you really have to consider the era that that is recorded in and the situation they were in as an increasingly popular band but not a globally famous band not quite yet? It's just that Recording Technology was evolving so rapidly from right around this time to Forever up until now. And it has been exponential. So we tend to forget what it was actually like, but if you go listen to Live recordings from the 40s and the 30s and even the 20s like I have, you will see a clear progression their. And it really helps to have that context I think. But the only way to do that is to actually spend some time listening to the older music along the way as this stuff evolved.
It's a tough sell but I've watched so many of your actions now for so long that I know you would get into it.❤
Saw them once. This song was their hit on the radio. Freaked out the audience at Fillmore East by hitting us with a strobe light during psychedelic sound section of the song. Had never seen this before.
‘Sunrise’ next please… 😍
@L33Reacts re favorite groups/artists every week: "Phish, The Who, Zappa, and then Bowie ... Yes, but we've worked through so much of Yes's stuff now" - PLEASE tell me you inadvertently left The Beatles - as a group and as individuals - off that list. Please? I know - you do a lot of reactions every week. I mean, A LOT!! And I truly appreciate hearing the music of my youth through the ears of someone less than half my age. I truly do. And while I cannot afford to be one of the bigger members of your Patreon community, I enjoy your work and appreciate your work ethic enough that I am maintaining the minimum Patron membership while also making sure to listen TO THE END of your TH-cam videos (even if I've already watched it on Patreon) and mash that like button. Thank you for bringing us this.
I left them out because they aren’t a weekly thing due to the blocks. They are definitely at the top though lol they are the only band I cover on patreon! So I obviously love them! 😂🙏😎
Thanks for watching brotha i appreciate you
@@L33Reacts 🤟
A terrific song by one of my favorite groups.
You mentioned, L33, that you're running out of Yes songs to react to, but there are still a number of great tracks by them, such as "Bring Me To The Power." Which is a terrific song from the classic lineup, but when they reunited in the late '90s. Please, react to that great song. Also, Chris Squire formed a band with Billy Sherwood, called Conspiracy, and they made some terrific, jammin' music together.
Keep up the good work, dude.
This was before Roger found his voice, which happened on the Tommy album.
Sounds like he has one here 😊
Keith just slams the drums on I Can See For Miles.
"I Can See For Miles" must be a reference to some trip, I should know......Great Who. Cheers.
Sizzling- SO good 💙
Interesting versions :) FYI - Pete Towsend called "I Can See For Miles" the heaviest, loudest and nastiest record ever. When Paul McCartney heard the song and Pete's quote, he started writing Helter Skelter as a response.
Yes! Do the bonus tracks.
It'll be worth your while.
the memories of 'I Can See for Miles' are from the times I listened to it while driving my first car, added two Jensen Triac speakers on the back deck and added a reverb to the system.
Best early song was I Can See For Miles. A mature sound than other tunes they released in that era!
I never liked the who, but all my friends sure did. I might like em now. That happens to me a lot! But man!!! I loved"I can see for miles", then and I still do! Thanks yall. ❣️
I've been a Who fan since I've been about 12 years old. I'm 67 years old now. Saw them live 8 times.
excellent album 👍👍👍
Early Who from the 1960s. Good stuff.
This is another one that was on my homemade mix tape for running.
Odorono & Tattoo were sung by Pete
I wish I had some of them telescopic eyeballs so I could've seen for miles and miles. It would've saved me a lot of pain and heartache over the years
Tattoo rocks with the drums and all
Fender guitar though a fender amp… the best
Late 60:s Who sometime has weak productuon when manager Kit Lambert was co producing. One of the loudest bands of all time but you wouldn't know it by some of their studio. Keith amd John were criminally underrecorded, for that matter Pete too. But they're so great that they transcend it
The first two didn't even sound like The Who. But I Can See For Miles is classic iconic Who. I've been digging that song since the early 70s, when I bought a 45 of it from a vending machine- no shit, the Ben Franklin store actually had a vending machine you could buy 45s from. It was awesome. Bought a lot of Who and Doors 45s.
I wish they had done more songs like "I Can See For Miles", "Magic Bus" & "My Generation". That's the version of The Who I connect with. Rodger Daltrey vocals were SO good in the early days and Moon was an absolute animal.
Pete Townsend grew a bit musically pretentious for my taste. Personally he's a bag of shit, but he could write a tasty rock track back in the day.
Man you e gotta do their first album The Who Sings My Generation. Their best album IMO