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The Who - Pinball Wizard (REACTION)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2023
- @AirplayBeats reacts to The Who - Pinball Wizard
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We’re going to try and go through this whole album.
You'll do more than try!
@@Ibanezed210 we WILL go through the whole album. 😂
It's an amazing journey. Some great songs and like The Wall, has many gems.
@@AirplayBeats Nothing like a little pressure, and speaking of pressure, more Donald Fagen solo. Please!
You should watch the live versions of Tommy from Woodstock and Isle of Wight in 1970. It’s better than the album versions. The band is 🔥
The song was single from one of the greatest concept albums called Tommy. It's basically a rock opera about an abused deaf, blind kid who escapes by playing pinball. You need to do the whole album to get the whole context of the song. The album is one of the greatest ever recorded.
Y’all hit it before I could, they'll know what's up once they dive in.👍
Tommy played by Peter Frampton.
Greatest Rock Band Ever
abused? sexually abused? because it is well documented about the dodgy guitarist of The Who.
@@thesoundlikechameleons2082 Pete Townsend is the writer/guitarist of the who.
I was 11 years old, back in 1969 when I bought the album "Tommy" by The Who. The first rock concept album, rock opera ever released. The first lyrics for Tommy's story begins with his father. "Captain Walker didn't come home, his unborn child will never know him, believe him missing with a number of men, don't expect to see him again." 1921 song, Tommy is 10 years old and witnesses his MIA father's return and the murder of his mother's lover. His parents told him, "you didn't see it, you didn't hear it, you won't say nothing at all, not even to yourself". Tommy becomes deaf, dumb and blind, and the Pinball Wizard. And, the story continues.
I'm.your same age and huge Who fan. However, at that age I didn't know who the heck they were or any songs. I didn't really listen to them until I got Who's Next in 73.
I was 13. I remember sitting in my friend's bedroom listening to this and having our minds blown.
This song is one of the significant anthems for those who came of age in the '70s, playing Pinball Machines in the pool halls, bowling
alleys, etc. No video games; you played Pinball and shot pool. Great song; thanks, guys, for going back in time and bringing it back. As
always, your commentary is always fun and excellent.
Ah, yes! The Bowling Alley and the arcade therein! Lost a lot of quarters, beers, and other things there...
you left out Air Hockey
This is from the Rock Opera "Tommy." It is the story of Avery young boy who was traumatized as a while when he saw his mother in the arms of another man while his father was at war. He sits out the entire whorl;d and is for all intents and purposes, deaf, dumb, and blind. It follows his journey to recovery and all of the torments he experiences.
NO. It is not a true story. It was written by Pete Townsend
Elton John is the pinball wizard and Tina Turner was the Gypsy Acid Queen while Keith Moon played wicked uncle Ernie.
@@govanthug That was in the 1975 movie. This is from the original The Who Tommy album from 1969.
And Pete Townshend wrote this especially to pander to rock critic Nick Cohn, who Pete knew was a pinball fan.
@@nazfrde he was a harsh critic.... probably why the deaf dumb and blind kid. Was he the guy from Rolling Stone?
Try and watch the movie, then you would better understand the mods and rockers cultures we had in England in the 60s and 70s.
This was played every day every hour on FM radio back in day Song was a monster
In the "Tommy" movie Elton John played the part of the Pinball Wizard. Elton's version of this song became a huge hit. (He had two versions, a promo single from the movie soundtrack in '75 and a re-recorded version backed by the Elton John Band in '76. The latter became the hit.) I'd be interested to see what you guys think about that version.
Elton john played the epitome of a pinball wizard!! Nobody could have done it better than him!
Actually, Roger Daltrey, as Tommy, is the Pinball Wizard. Elton's character hands his crown over to Tommy.
The album story, "Tommy", was made into a movie in 1975 that included The Who, Elton John, Tina Turner, Ann-Margret, and Jack Nicholson.
First "rock opera." Pete Townshend is one of the greats. And Entwhistle is awesome on bass. (And I was so happy to learn those opening chords.)
Actually, SF Sorrow by The Pretty Things came out first.
The part where Pete comes in with "How do you think he does it?" and Roger overlaps with that screamed "I don't know!" is just one of the greatest things ever. Keith's drum fills here are so melodic. I think my brother had this album on quadrophonic 8-track...
Love the song. Big Who fan.. for over 40 years. Still cant get over how well Elton John did this song. Masterpiece by both of them
My dad took me to the play Tommy when I was young, one of if not the coolest show Ive ever seen.
Still remember going to see the movie "Tommy" back in the 70's, which was the film based on this album. It was a big event in my early life. We didn't have video games yet (except maybe pong), but the pinball culture was huge. We would stand in line to take our turn on the pinball machine at the recreation center. There was only one machine, and we would put the quarters on the machine to indicate we were next to play and then wait forever to play. There would always be that one kid who could keep playing for a long time. When I go to arcades to this day I spend most of my time on pinball machines.
From Tommy (a rock opera from the genius mind of their guitarist, Pete Towhsend)
I'm born 1965 and as a kid, I loved "Tommy"!!
This love also did lead me to play pinball and despite my young age, I was very good and really obsessed......! 😄
Greetings from Germany....🙋🏻♀️
Before Video games boys, there was Pinball! My Dad said he played PinBall back in the 20's!!
FLASHBACK: Early 70's, I was a kid. An older teen at the end of my block would wash his Red fastback Mustang on Saturday. We could hear him blasting Pinball Wizard all the way down the street, and it was like gold in my ears :)
In the movie version of this Rock Opera album, Elton John played the part of the narrator of this song. He had a hit with his own recording of this song after the movie was made.
Probably the biggest hit from The Who's Rock Opera "Tommy". A very cool tune, with lots of story mixed in. In the movie "Tommy" Sir Elton John takes on the role of the Pinball Wizard, in some BIG boots, and does a great job with it. Also in the movie are Tina Turner, "The Acid Queen", Ann-Margaret, as Tommy's Mother, Jack Nicholson, as The Doctor, and Keith Moon puts in a turn as the "wicked Uncle Ernie". Give it a watch, you will enjoy it. A lot.
Greatest Rock Band Ever
Once again, Keith Moon on lead drums! Awesome stuff. Glad to see you getting into more Who.
Had the pleasure of seeing them live in ‘79. Awesome!
Back in the day before the electronic gizmo age the Pin Ball halls were as popular as the Pool Halls, They had them in all of the bars and coffee houses everywhere..
I'm a Quadrophenia guy, but Tommy is time-travel good.
This is from the rock opera album “Tommy” and later made into a movie. Elton John played the pinball wizard. Tina Turner played the acid Queen. Ann Margaret plays Tommy’s mother. And Tommy is played by Roger Daltry! Many other stars are in it too
"Tommy" was the name their Album and Movie that was in, Elton John Played the Pinball Wizard. The Movie is about a Deaf, Dumb and Blind Kid. All of the members of The Who were in it as well as Tina Turner, Ann Margeret, Eric Clapton and Jack Nicholson.
This was their film Tommy which starred Elton John, Tina Turner and others.
Great musical composition Roger Daltry vocals , John Entwhistle bass , Peter Townsend guitar, Keith Moon drums- seen them live San Francisco Winterland.
Entire rock opera "Tommy" was performed at The Metropolitan Opera house in NYC - 1970
After having heard this a million times it’s like the first time watching you two characters! Well done
This is the basis of the movie Pinball Wizard. We used to call people who was deaf and blind kid. Back then it was believed that if you can’t see or hear, you can’t learn.
Good song fellas, this was my dad's favorite band the who he had really good taste God bless.
Since you like Elton John too you should see the Tommy movie version of the song where Elton sings and is dethroned by Tommy (The Who's Roger Daltrey). The movie was done in 1975 which had Clapton, E. John, Tina Turner, Jack Nicholson, Ann Margret, Oliver Reed and others.
This is definitely a classic. Pete Townsend is a genius. It was released in 1969. As always fellas great reaction. Appreciate you🙏❤
dodgy background tho 😂
Gentlemen… this is from the Tommy where you dove into the first side of the album … what a concept album movie and broadway theater play - legendary thanks for doing this your reactions are awesome
Keith Moon played like no one else.. often he didn't use high hats, instead using two ride cymbals and two bass drums. He put fills in where most people wouldn't expect and hit cymbals were you wouldn't expect.
When you get around to their early live music. My Generation Medley takes up one side it is a sonic trip through their song list a rock opera in itself
Name the #1 song that should should have been longer. I crave more of those bent electric chords and more of the hardest driving acoustic riffs from Pete.
And I wanna hear Entwistle walk that bass to town and BACK!
This is a great song, one of my favorites. This is from a play called Tommy, by the who...... Don' t forgot to listen to the Elton John version also
"Fiddle about, fiddle about.". Everyone should have an Uncle Ernie!
"Tommy," the studio album (not the movie soundtrack), is arguably among the Top 10 greatest rock albums of all time.
This was an entire production. A Broadway play, and movie with Elton John, and many other well-known Rock Stars in it. The album "Tommy" is about a deaf, dumb, and Blind kid, that plays pinball and can't be beat. It's of course, written by Pete Townsend, (The Who guitarist) as this was Pete's "Baby" from the start. I believe they called it a "Rock Opera." This is the sort of stuff Pete Townsend played music for. If he weren't a Rock star, Pete would probably been a movie producer or Director. It's just in his DNA.
Tanks guys
In 5th grade, my dad had poker night, so I talked my mom into seeing “Tommy” at the movies. Wow. Oliver Reed and other great actors. I loved it
Pinball was my jam in the 70's and 80's.
I need to find a bowling alley, pronto...
"Tommy" ...is a Rock Opera that was turned into a movie. He is deaf dumb and blind from witnessing his father, long thought killed in the great war, show up and kill his step father.... Pinball Wizard ... is the biggest hit and... See Me Feel Me... is another. ...Go To The Mirror ...includes See Me Feel Me.and there is video from the movie.
Been following you guys from the start of this channel. I'll let others fill in the usual comments about the song (my favorite rock song of the later 60s, the band and the historic "Tommy" rock opera. I just want to mention that even though these gents show a business address in Sacramento, I'm almost certain I walked right by the gentleman on the left (wearing the bear cub hat) in Albertson's supermarket in the Hollywood/Los Feliz section of Los Angeles a few days ago (a few days before Christmas), and I was star struck. I wish I'd stopped and said hi.
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The sound of this song is the sound of The Who in the 1960s. As many have suggested, you guys should do Tommy at some point. A masterpiece of epic proportions
The live versions from Woodstock and Isle of Wight are amazing as well.
Elton John sings this in”Tommy” and Roger Daltry plays the pin ball wizard.
Pinball was OUTLAWED everywhere when they wrote this
This song was part of a two LP. Rock Opera. It was also a movie.
This was part of a soundtrack.... The movie version is a must see...... In this movie the song was rewritten for Elton John and piano rather than guitar..
Thsnks gor the React to a very cool song that finally launched unequicollau a great band
They just put out recently a remastered 1080p version of the movie "Tommy" that has some special guest stars singing thier songs, like Elton John. But listen to the album if you want to hear just The Who, it is tight. A rock opera, before Queen.
By now, you’ve read this is a single from the rock opera Tommy. There is an Elton John version of this song as well, with all the Elton elements that made it a monster hit.
Tommy by The Who was the first "rock opera" and captivated the world for a year or so during which they played it live everywhere. Then the movie came out in the mid-70s, but we were all off it by then because it had taken too long to make. Double lp - 1969 / movie - 1975.
So, this is 1969 from the album Tommy. It's a rock opera about a deaf, dumb and blind kid, who's a pinball wizard, and achieves enlightenment by falling through a mirror. I don't understand the story, but I love the album, and the film is a blast.
I went to two Who concerts. High Volume ⚡⚡
"Tommy" was one of the first 5 albums I bought, ca 1982 when I was 13. I didn't know what it was about, but it sounded great. Turns out, Tommy was suffering PTSD after being m-lested. That's why he was deaf, dumb, and blind.
What a great band! So exciting and creative. My respect for their talent has grown since I heard them as a teenager.
You should watch the movie of “Tommy,” starring Ann- Margaret and Oliver Reed along with the members of the band and other famous actors of the era. Elton John plays this song in the movie. It’s an absolute trip! Saw it in a drive-in with a bunch of friends in the late 70s. Crazy!
Tommy is an album and movie by The Who. Elton was in the movie and later covered it. Give it a listen
My all-time favorite band of the British Invasion
Pinball & 9 ball & 8 ball were the game of that time...video games came about 10-15 years later...😅
Pinball Wizard was also from the movie Tommy. ( Great movie) Elton John was the "Pinball Wizard" Love The Who...Townshend is brilliant.
You should watch the movie Tommy, which tells the whole story with a who's who of the day's rock legends (Elton John sings this song as the former pinball champ, but Tina Turner and Eric Clapton also have roles).As well as actor greats like Jack Nicholson and Ann Margaret.
Pinball Wizard is from "Tommy" the first Rock Opera.
I saw them do this song in concert in 1969.
Part of the rock opera “Tommy”
The libretto (story) is about that kid.
The whole album is telling his story!
Great song throughout
Try it.
Whole Tommy album iconic, great.
You will come to find... this is a part of a Rock Opera Pete Townsend wrote called Tommy (the deaf, dumb, and blind kid!)
The drums! Keith Moon, especially the outro.
You guys should check out the Ken Russell movie of Tommy. Lot's of musicians play parts. Peter Frampton, Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, Ann Margaret, Tina Turner, Jack Nicholson, Oliver Reed, Eric Clapton, Elton John.
From the rock opera “Tommy” truly a great song in a masterpiece concept album, the Overture alone will blow your minds. Great reaction, gents… as usual.
It is definitely about someone playing pinball who was deaf, dumb and blind. The title character in the Rock Opera, Tommy!
“Tommy” is the deaf dumb and blind kid…in the Movie Tommy is played by Roger Daltry, and the pinball “Champ” is played by Elton John. Check it out! Eric Clapton and other musicians from the day make appearances in the movie as well.
One of their greatest songs from one of their very best albums, Tommy was a huge hit and one of the first concept albums. Also off it, do See Me Feel Me, another huge hit from it. The WHO Rule, enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
Keep 'em comin gents .
On a Roll , per usual .
You really want to blow you mind listen to all of quadraphia, another great who rock opera!
This is from 69’ Pete Townsend’s first of two of the greatest rock operas Tommy & Quadrophenia 73’
always loved how dialed in Keith is at 3:24-3:28
Man john was such a killer bassist
Like Pink Floyd, it’s a story album, a rock opera, and you must do the entire album from start to finish to understand. 😊
Yes need to play all of this rock opera then watch the movie to put it all together
Loving your channel and reactions. I suggest you try out 'the Real Me' for some of the BEST drums and bass in a rock song. You won't be disappointed 😊
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I first listen to this magnificent legendary concept album about this boy Tommy and all the trials and tribulations that he goes through. Do the whole album and read about this rock opera Album and later the movie which Elton John covered a great version of this song!
I haven’t heard this song in so long.
I laughed the 1st time I heard the line, 'mathematician counts his balls'
This is a great song from a great album…you guys picked another winner! Loved the reaction, reminds me of the first time I heard it! Great work fellas!
Elton John has a great version of this that initially got more airplay than The Who’s version. The video is cool too.
Not "initially". Elton's version came out as a single in 1976. This is from 1969.
Obviously true. In ‘69 I was too young to select the radio stations and never heard it. Elton’s was a huge hit and got lots of radio time on rock and pop stations. Eventually it dropped off the radio but the rock stations would sneak in The Who’s recording occasionally. I’ve had to search for Elton’s to hear it 🤷♂️
Now you need to hear Elton's version of this.
Bringing back my childhood. This is one that should be taken in all at once. But every bit of it is great.
Keith Moon. ✌️😎
Check out the version from the Rock Opera Film TOMMY starring ELTON JOHN as the PINBALL WIZARD! While youre there, also see/ listen to TINA TURNER as The ACID QUEEN!
TOMMY is a FANTASTIC MOVIE!
Brings back memory of their movies
If you can, give time to watching the movie “Tommy” , a great rock opera movie with many famous actors. It will bring more meaning to this song and others from the album. Elton John also does a rendition of Pinball Wizard.
you've landed on yet another concept album. the who's rock opera "tommy". as with the wall by pink floyd this is going to be a journey. enjoy!
You really need to listen to the whole album because it tells the whole story of Tommy. Tommy is also a rock opera. There is also a movie with Elton John and Tina Turner. Great rock opera.😊
I was exposed to the Who in 1975 at age 10, my older brothers took me to see the movie "Tommy". I have been a fan ever since. Side note: the late great Tina Turner was in that movie as well (RIP). Airplay Beats, you guys are on one hell of a ride with this great band. part of my top five along with Led Zep, Black Sabbath . Love your reactions videos.
Just as if you opened a book and read a page from the middle, you would wonder what are they talking about? The album is telling a story.
I was just watching a bunch of your Who reactions, and realized you didn't do "Behind Blue Eyes". A great slower song showing off Rogers voice.