British guitarist analyses The Who live at the Isle of Wight in 1970!
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Keith Moon was such a nut. Beautiful guy with such a tragic ending. Gifted drummer.
I love him so much!!! I actually find myself listening for the drums when I listen to the Who; no other band ever made me do that.
He was amazing.
James Shelton Still the best that ever was. I've heard younger drummers in successful bands say they grew up studying Live at Leeds & to this day can't figure out how he was playing. Fun fact: Michael Madsen owns Mooney's Malibu beach house 🏡
Watching Fil watch The Who says it all to me. Every time I watch The Who, I have the same smile on my face. Can’t help smiling watching them play live. Such an amazing live band.
Keith Moon was a lead drummer. Like all of the greatest performers he made people think he was doing everything spontaneously when he secretly knew every note of the music. He could go from a wall of sound to silence in no time. And, he had an absolute feel for the music. He was the Bacchus of Rock!
"Bacchus - Roman God of Wine. Dionysus or Dionysos, was the god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, of ritual madness and ecstasy in Greek ..."
The best band I've ever seen live, and I've seen the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Doors, Jefferson Airplane and lots of others.
Perfect distillation of Rock. Lead singer, lead drummer, lead bassist, and lead guitarist. If I had a time machine... Thanks Fil!
Yet nobody over plays or walks over anyone else. It was all about the music and not a showcase for an individual.
Right On@@NuclearGrizzly
@@NuclearGrizzly I've always thought they were very jazz-like in their performances. Plenty of room for improvisation, but supremely anchored.
@@RecessMonkeys Moon was Tony Williams' favourite rock drummer, he said because he was completely free in his playing and he didn't care... If no one knows Tony Williams is one of the best jazz drummers ever.
And I agree about how The Who approached their live performances, they had the bigger guts to do what they did. No one else went so far, not even Hendrix, nor even Cream... the mix of chaos and order, of noise and silence, of pure frenzy and control, nobody in rock did it better
This was a magnificent concert, far as I can tell (wish I'd been there). They brought the house down with "See Me ... Listening to You" also on TH-cam.
Phil I was there and remember it all very well. Thank you so much for educating your generation of the 'golden time' which I was lucky to live through. What is magic about their performance that night was me about 500,000 in side the fences and those on the hill had been listening to music since 10:30am in the morning, The Who were meant to come on about 12:00 but after most groups had a quick turn over, we found we were waiting for a very long time, about and hour and a half and of course people started booing but then with no introduction four war time massive search lights with blinding bright light were switched on causing every one to turn to stand up and turn around to shield our eyes. The result of this was for the first time to see the number of hippies there bayed in bright white light, a site I will never forgot. The lights were then turn up and stage lights came for The Who, Pete jumped up in the air shouting " Wake up you f**kers" and went straight into Tommy. They played what seem to be for ever and for the most part the audience due to being there so long mainly sat down for all other performers but we being up, stayed up and soon we were dancing, clapping, cheering and singing along to their records especially Baba Riley . I went to a lot of concerts back in those days but none compared to The Who............ Love Reigh on Me!!
How can you not smile at Keith Moon?
I’m glad you mentioned Keith’s part in The Who. Pete Townsend testified to the fact that Keith Moon played drums like a lead instrument. It was telling that after his death, The Who lost quite a bit-even with Kenny Jones’ capable contributions. When John Entwistle died (“The Ox”), The Who we’re truly gone. Long Live Rock...
The “Who Live At Leeds” album recorded February 14th 1970 at Leeds University is the greatest live recording ever. Epic in so many ways, awesome !!
"Put that cigarette out!" 🤣
Gavan Hillebold I have the original LP almost 50 yrs old
Scott Robbins That’s Awesome man 👍 I’ve got The Who’s Next album signed by the band as this was Keith Moons last recording, will have to look for the original Live At Leeds album next time I go to a record show ☮️
Gavan Hillebold
Keith Moon’s last recording was “Who are You”.
could be true ? i just don't know how you can say that. Record sales, i sure can't list all the great live recordings. By the way The Who & Kinks are my fav bands
& Joe Strummer band .
English beat down the line bra
5:20 I attended a Who concert in Memphis Tennessee in 1971. It was LOUD but excellent. They played for two hours and my ears rang for several more. There was an interlude where the band took a break (except for Keith Moon on drums). They played organ sounds on a Revox tape machine and Keith continued to wail on the drum set. It was a concert I will never forget.
My absolutely favorite band of all time. They were unlike any bad of that era. I love how you pointed out that each member played lead, so true. They all had a competing sound that just blended so well. Long live The Who!
Wow… this brought back a fantastic memory of being in LA at the Forum for the 1980 show. Front row center… so excited… sang along to every song. John tossed me his guitar pick and blew me a kiss at the end! 😍😍 Was thrilled but sad to not have Keith Moon. Still have that pick!
Keith Moon my favorite....
John one of the best on bass.. So tight with Keith...
I saw John play with Zak Starr , Daltrey , Simon Townshend , Billy Nicholls .. this was a Who convention in Sheppard's Bush 1995 ,in a small club nextdoor to the Empire. They were fucking loud as hell . At the beginning me & my then wife were right at the front of the small stage . Entwistle had a massive rig ! ..we moved back a little after the solo in My Generation lol 😂
Seeing and hearing all of those HIWATT amps and cabs makes me think of my long time friend, the late Brian George. One night I remember him plugging in one of his SG's into 3 HIWATTS and doing a few Who numbers for us.
I wore out two copies of "Live At Leeds" while in High School and still listen to it to piss off my co-workers.
Thanks again, Fil !!
Love this edition to your repertoire. The Who's live shows were so killer during this time. According to legend they blew the Stones away on the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus.
I was too young to see the WHO in their prime. All of the older, seasoned rock fans insisted that nobody could match or follow the WHO live. I bought the Isle of Wight DVD live and experienced it through my surround system. I was converted. The WHO was and will be the best live flat out rock band ever. The creative genius of Pete Townsend with his awesome composing ability, his power chord windmill/ pissed off style to highlight his talents, along with Roger's great rock voice.....toss in John thunder finger's phenomenal bass licks, and most importantly, in my opinion, Keith Moon's drumming made the WHO a force of nature in the 60s and 70s. They are still great, pushing on 70, but were never the same after Moon passed.
One of the saddest things ever for me is never seeing them live. Looking at the comments, a few of them have said Pete's not a good guitar player. You kidding me? He's fantastic! Subtle, bombastic, melodic, take your choice. Not to mention, he played all that stuff while he jumped around like that. He and Keith Moon were two radically different sides of the same coin. It seems like they both entered alternate dimensions when they played live.
No other band had that kind of character, passion, aggression, danger and an insane amount of energy. 1969 through 1970 is my sweet spot for them.
First video I’ve seen where Keith doesn’t have headphones taped to his head. What a great drummer. And Roger’s voice, wow.
They only started doing that for the Quadrophenia tour, when he had to hear the backing track.
Keith, always thinking of the guitar, bass and vocal parts and following each one. His drumming was inventive, uncoventional and unpredictable. His bass drum work too is just amazing. I was so lucky to see the original four many times!
I must say Roger is one my favorite rock singers. He has such power behind his voice.
Lucky enough to see this band preform in the 1970s.spectacular on stage
Went to see The Who at Bath Pavilion with Phil "Time Team" Harding when we were working on the Silbury Hill archaeological dig: they played the whole of Tommy and some old classics. Unreal. They were late on stage because Moon went AWOL. In my first band, Heap, with Mike Wedgwood (Caravan, Curved Air, Nicky James, Jon Entwistle) and George Hart (Second Hand), as a very young power trio we played, or tried to play, music by The Who and Cream, other power trios. Mike was well up to Entwistle's standard, but trying to play that stuff ......the folly of youth. "Go To The Mirror" was extraordinary. Entwistle played so darn fast that it was hard to see what he was playing - but he still anchored the root notes: he was a hero because he played a .... BASS SOLO .... on "My Generation," my least favourite Who song. Favourites? "I'm A Boy," "The Kids Are Alright," and "Behind Blue Eyes".....and Tommy! I cried every time he smashed a Rickenbacker - that's what I had and it took me five years to pay for it! Saw The High Numbers in The Thieves Kitchen in Worthing. Memories. Nice one, Fil!
Saw the Who at Bath Pavilion twice, Thanks for a few memory Reminders 👍
Saw them in 2012 in SC with Zac Starkey on drums. EntirevQuadraphenia tour. Amazing!!! Piped in John from an earlier performance! Crazy, perfect concert. I cried during Love, Reign Or Me. Behind Blue Eyes, perfection!! Thanks! Pete’s book is epic!!!
This review is why I love your channel. You are able to explain why they are able to express their music and present themselves on stage. Rock. Just last week I made a comment that you were at 59K, now over 60K. Congrats.
Thanks!
Keith the loon was a magician with the drums.
Love this song. The Who are such a perfect example of what live music should be. Roger Daltrey is probably my favorite rock vocalist, not only with The Who but his 1st three solo records.
I love Roger's solo stuff!
@@daves2058 Yeah' Me Too..Got All His Solo albums..😁
Roger was criminally underrated as a singer.
Wholigans Unite! Got the concert on disc. HUGE fan from the first concert I witnessed, Tommy at the Met. Well into the double digits of concerts since including the legendary Forrest Hills gig in '71.
YAY!!
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You've got to share some of your memories!!
@@jeffmcelroy5364 My father worked for RCA for years then moved over to Decca and always got tickets. I was really too young to truly appreciate the Tommy gig. What I remember most was how loud it was. I have vivid memories of the Forrest Hills show, I was 17 so yes, I'm that old. Outdoors at the old tennis center. It rained a lot that day, but it was a rain or shine gig. Had fabulous seats, 7th row center! Opening act was the 3 degrees (it was the 70's with lots of strange line-ups after all). Rained a bit then came CCR! That was amazing. Rained a bit, then the boys came out. Typically very loud. Also got my first contact high that night. Technical problems all over the place, feedback issues, lights flickering ... but it was AWESOME and I thought that was just part of the show! Pete tossed one guitar, a Ricky!, because of the tech issues. Roger throwing harmonicas at techies because of feedback and even going after one. Moonie and Pete both going nuts few times including some very off color remarks and especially when the tape messed up on Won't Get Fooled! The Quiet one was, well quiet and I still think fondly of the huge bass solo on My Wife. By the time the last encore was over the stage was a total wreck! Moonie was especially destructive that night. I managed a few debris souvenirs which I still have. There are a few very poor quality audience vids of the show. It was supposed to be filmed for real since it was a kickoff for Who's Next but the weather or Pete had it burned ... oh well. I've caught most of their tours over the years including some Pete and Roger solo gigs.
Wow, fabulous story, thanks for sharing!! And thanks, Fil, for providing such a nice forum for us fans!
I had no idea where that equipment destruction all came from, cool story! I kept loving seeing such good filming of Keith Moon, especially, and the interaction among the 4 of them. Watching them reminded me of trapeze artists catching one another in mid-air, so thanks for mentioning how they all had to have confidence in each other!
Could you imagine being Keith's mother. Beyond mischievous. Nothing like a good trapeze artist show
I was at that concert in 1970. I have been watching the Who live now for over 50 years and I consider them to be one of the best live rock bands ever. The were also the loudest. Many a gig I went home with a ringing in my ears!!
Absolutely one of the best live bands ever. Probably the best. Depends on mood & which way my mind/wind is blowing that day. They are in my top three for sure.
wow that's lucky
Wow, this was the second festival that I was taken to when I was young (The first being the 14 hour psychedelic dream at Alexandra palace).. Thanks for bringing me back some great memories, I was 12 years old when I was at the Isle of White festival.. where the hell did those 50 years go?.
Note that Mooney doesn't even set up a hi-hat during these live performances in the early '70s. Pete's got a capo on the second. Brilliant, bro
The Who...were very cool and we all played their albums at parties. I remember many Saturdays getting dressed for a big night out and blasting their music on the record player to get psyched for a fun evening🎶
Please check out the late, great John Entwistle bass solo Atlanta 2000. Shows why he is called Thunderfingers. The Ox, the quiet one was a dear friend. My heart broke when I was told he died. Please play this. You will not be disappointed
wow listen to those drums ,one of the best bands,oh yes love the who,totaly rocks my soul
Thank you for bringing up the importance of confidence in a band. Not so much in one's own abilities, but in the abilities of your band members. Without that, you'll find your mind starts knocking on various anxieties- "is he going to remember the transition?" "Is she off beat?" All of these, in turn, hamper your own abilities as a player and detract from your individual performance, and the overall synergy of the group.
This is probably one of (if not THE most) important lesson of playing in a band vs playing alone in your bedroom. Find people you can play with and TRUST as musicians. Pick songs everyone is comfortable with. The net effect is always greater this way.
11:27 to 11:44 Keith's subtle control of his dynamics, drops the volume but the intensity and the pattern stay the same - genius.
The Who are, a legendary British rock band formed in 1964. The band gained huge success through extraordinary live performances and is considered one of the most influential bands of the 60s and 70s and one of the greatest rock bands of all time. The Who became famous in their homeland both due to outrageous behavior during concerts - breaking instruments on stage after the performance (they were the first in this), and due to hit singles that fell into the Top 10, starting with the hit single in 1965 " I Can't Explain" and Top 5 albums (including My Generation). The first US Top 10 hit single was "I Can See For Miles" in 1967. In 1969 came the rock opera Tommy, which became the first Top 5 album in the US, followed by the successful Live at Leeds (1970), Who's Next (1971), Quadrophenia (1973). And of course the group Who is rightly inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Great review. I always learn something from these videos. Thanks!
Saw them live in Miami and they were awesome! They had amps stacked two stories high! Each was a fabulous showman ...... I’ve always been partial to the bass and John was great.... Roger had a great voice and was beautiful. One of my favorite bands. Thanks for the memories.
First let’s get this out of the way, everyone is gorgeous when they are young and The Who surely were. Another perfect smart Rock band, I mean look at Tommy. They were doing thing in Rock that were not done yet. Thier songs,, how they were all on the same page, even though each had his own character that you were glued tied. My generation’s favorite 🥰
Thanks Fil for this great video, which show the Who in their glory,with unique costumes, and entertaining visual performance. I saw them in Berkley, Ca in the mid 70's, and it was said that it was the loudest concert in B.A. history. That may have been the one you referenced. I was in balcony in the back, and it was incredibly loud.
Each one of these guys is a phenomenal showman! Keith was an animal on the kit!! Crazy dynamics and explosive energy and their still touring🤯!!!! Their playing here at Fenway Park in Sept. I gotta get me a skeleton suit!!🤘🏻
A night on the town with Keith would be a good one if you could remember it or even hang
LOL! Can i come Jazz? We can wear matching skeleton suits!
Ha ha😹I just love it, I would literally wear it around town😹
James Gordon aka Crazy Legs I would be dead drinking at his pace, I’ve heard the stories; the man could party🥺
@@jazzcat8786 LOL!
Outstanding critique as always. It was fun watching your smile double in size as soon as the camera found Keith Moon. I think that's a universal reaction.
What a band! Unique song writers, not a song i didn't like, still touring, STILL AWESOME! Jimi Hendrix and 'The Who' totally respected each other's musicianship! Bravo, Fil, another Spot on Analysis.....
I was at this gig. Isle of Wight 1970 as 15 year old with my boyfriend. The Who came on in the early hours of the morning and were amazing. Remember the timings were all to pot not sure why. I think getting artists in and out were a problem as island had an extra 600,000 people on it. We had a great 4 days an awesome experience that I can still impress musical youngsters today. Saw the Who the next year at the Pavilion in Bath. The inside concert was a completely different experience but totally thrilling.
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Awesome Fil. Love The Who, they had a mix of danger, excitement, entertainment, humor and brilliance. I love the cover of Young Man Blues from those days. Also, The Faces were originally a Mod band.
Thank you for the reference to a "proper slap", I'll never forget it. ha ha! I saw The Who in 1982 ish. 3 ish. at the Pontiac Silverdome (since demolished) they were so loud I couldn't hear for days, made my ears feel like they were going to bleed. I still loved seeing them and saw them several times after. Plus I wouldn't mind seeing them again. Love your analysis, great as always!.😎^m^😎
Huh, can you repeat that I didn't hear you. Nothing like a good proper slap. Everybody can respect one of those
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Hey Kathy, did you see my friend Gordon there? He would have been the only one in a suit and tie. And not drunk or stoned, so he would have stuck out like a sore thumb. But he was a true Who fan.
@@andyharman3022 Sorry I can't say I saw him!
Wow I was there too lol. Eddie money and the clash were the two opening acts. I remember the screen at the top of the 40 foot W H O letters behind the band. Very big speakers and very loud, indeed. Sorry to hear about the demise of the Pontiac silverdome. Lot of great concerts there over the years. So sad :((
The Who was my late husband's band, my first late husband that is, and Live at Leeds his favorite album. Have to love the style of clothing from that era.
Saw The Who twice, and they were absolutely mesmerizing. How about looking at the Trogs doing the original “Wild Thing”.
I was in London in summer of 1978 . I remember my girlfriend and I going out for coffee ,and passing a newsagent . Front page “KIETH MOON DEAD ! “ About three blocks from we were staying . What a summer ...
Pete Townsend in my opinion was the best showman I’ve ever seen hands down. Watch the film , I’m not talking about Quad or Tom , but “The Kids Are Alright ! “ Pete was unbelievable , he didn’t waste time with hot licks, he was playing mostly first inversion power chords , and if that doesn’t give you an idea of how important rhythm is . He changed it up of courses , but watch his stops on the windmill, he just nails it , knows how to get the phrasing with the most punch . Creative to a degree that defies me , and I’m a technical player ...
I think Phil nails it, each member was a “ lead “ in his own right , yet they pull it off without tripping over one another . Incredible power trio instrumentally . No offense Cream etc. but The Who are the real power trio like no other .
I saw them live in 77 one of the highlights of my life. Couldn't hear for 3 days as I snuck down to dance directly in front of Pete's speakers! Totally worth it.
Love the story Oliver Reed told in his autobiography, 'Reed All About Me' how he visited Keith Moon and found him beneath two naked ladies who were both sitting on his face.
Keith said it was wonderful for his complexion ;)
Awesome , 70's music was pure clean talent ! Keith was amazing .👌
There's a couple of live Who videos on TH-cam where Entwistle's bass is 'isolated'. Incredible!
Yeah, they included those tracks in the bonus section of the DVD I bought. If you weren't impressed with his playing already those tracks would nail it down for you.
Was lucky enough in Dec 1975 to have a cool uncle take me and a friend to see them at the very 1st concert at the Silverdome In Michigan. Was a sweet first concert for a really (really lol) young teen. 80,000 + people in the arena and the energy was electric. Have always felt so fortunate to see the original band. And what an introduction into the concert world which to this day I still dearly love. Thanks for the awesome analysis ❤️PS-I still have my ticket stub-it was $12😀
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Keith was quite the character, rocking and having a blast !!!
If you watch this and the whole life performance, then we see and feel The Who ! Absolutely brilliant!
I remember when we were at college in 1973,we used to study classical music. Of course, this is also excellent for further study. But, once our teacher dedecided , for us to listen to the Who, all in class were excited and we had a very interesting topic to chat with one another.
Rik Dedeene, musician from Belgium
Wow! That was thorough and very interesting. Not that I should be surprised. But I never cease to marvel at the amount of work you put into these videos. And always salient points about what made them good/special/unique/pioneers etc. Always a pleasure Fil! \m/
I was lucky enough to see these guys in 86 or so. Cotton bowl, Dallas TX. It was mid November and it started to rain part of the way into the set. They stood right out in the rain and continued to play. Was a really good show. And, you are quite right that they are unbelievably loud!! Thanks for analyzing these guys. Great insight into this legendary band. YOU ROCK!🎸🎶
Keith Moon being a beat-nik.. RIP Keith and John. God bless.🕊️ Great energy and musicical and vocal harmonizing. ❤️ The Who.❤️ 👍 Fil. 🤟
Absolutely love this performance. The way the drums are played as an extension of the bass and guitar, how the guitar is an extension of the drumkit, how everything comes together to create an almighty powerful razor of a sound... and Daltrey as a frontman, hard to top that.
One of the Best bands
Live the Best!
Awesome band...all lead artists. Moon was so much fun to watch!
Another favorite band of mine. I’ve seen The Who in concert more times than any other band. Sadly, I only saw them with Keith once , my first time. So much talent. Pete was so ahead of his contemporaries with his musical innovations. Great analysis 🖤
Yeah - in theory this band shouldn’t be able to play at all, given the very individualist approach of the musicians. But they could, better than most, and that’s the miracle about The Who...
Very much approve in what you’re saying about Townsend’s dynamic songwriting. He nearly always worked in concepts/projects. The contents of their greatest album “Who’s Next” was really leftovers from a project he never got to finish - because the record company pressed them for a new LP.
If you’re a reader, read his self penned biography “Who I am”, it’s really brilliant.
Entwistle was simply the most developed bass player in the rock genre. There have been many virtuoso bass players who have done interesting and unique things, but nobody outside of the jazz world has come close to approaching his melodic sense and absolute command of the entire fretboard on the bass. Not to mention the sheer super-sonic speed of his unique fingerstyle of bass playing.
Great analysis on one of my favorite bands of all time !! Yes you are correct all were lead players , Beautiful insanity ..I LOVE IT !!! Thanks again Fil !! ROCK !!
thanks Fil . One of the best reviews on the Who I have seen (musical ability and as a group). The fact that you bring up the dynamics of how the group interacted with themselves (as a group) is one of the reasons I have loved this filmed gig since I first saw it. You dont need to read books or biographies on the band, you only need to watch this gig to understand it all. And as good as he is, you can also see how Kenny Jones could never fill the hole that Moon left in this group when he passed away. Thanks again :)
I really like watching your analysis of all the different styles of music. Personally, The Who and Kinks are my two favorite bands.
I like Your style of analysis on all your videos though. It's so cool that you are so positive and don't put anybody down. You help a non- musician like myself gain a better understanding of music.
As for request....The Who ..A Quick One while he's away live....i would love to see that!
Thanks again....you seem like a super cool guy!
Cool song ! We saw them do this at Forest Hills and Saratoga (SPAC) within a week during which I believe was the Who's Next tour summer '71, I finally found the song on a B side single of Won't Get Fooled again. 45....
I love watching Keith Moon playing here. Relishing every moment and smiling. He’s almost like a conductor of an orchestra back there.
They quite possibly had a bigger attendance than Woodstock at this Festival. They do have a very accurate number due to your Country’s rail system since people had to use it to get there and from that the authorities were able to get very close to the exact number. At least that’s what was said in the commentary video by the guy who filmed the concert.
Woodstock was 400,000, Isle of Wight was 600,000. The venue's sound system wasn't good enough, so they used the Who's sound system for the whole festival. Best PA system in the business. They rented it out to other bands when they weren't touring.
Saw The Who in Houston sometime between 1971 and 1976. Those years are a bit of a blur for me. What an unforgettable concert! Thank you for the video, your analysis and backstory..very interesting!
Been a dedicated Who fan for many years great job if anyone's interested there's a great song from this concert maybe one of the best live songs I ever saw the Who performWater amazing
In the early 70s my encounter with the Who was a strange one indeed. We'd designed a stage set that included a couple hundred lights in a matrix. I used a "Cherry Chase" controller for the intro as the band came on the giant letters flowed across the stage to spell 'THE WHO" with WHO stopping and flashing. The band came, it was morning time, with them was someone I assumed was a Manager or Stage Manager . Keith was so quiet, he only spoke in whispers to John and John the same with Keith. Roger and Pete spoke loudly and often, especially Pete. I was not part of the conversation. But they all seemed hung over and not all that aware. I don't know if they used our stage lighting. I'd gone off on a setup for "Chorus Line" at the Shubert in New York...yeah, yeah we did those too. So I dropped off the Who for that season. Maybe someone can tell me if they saw an American Who tour with that lighting. I do know they went with our lighting board, cabling and power supplies for a couple years. Anyway. I consider Keith Moon the greatest and most creative drummer of all time. And Thunderfingers as the founding father of Rock Bass. I saw them many times in many venues, they never displeased.
The Who 'stole the show' at the Concert for New York, held at MSG five weeks after '9/11'. Their four-song performance was incredible!
Yes! Won’t Get Fooled Again was a rally cry for the first responders .
Excellent analysis.. especially illustrating with a more obscure track. The comments on band dynamics (not just The Who) are spot on. It takes the chemistry and connection between members to make a great group.
As for Keith connecting with an audience, I think there's a greater sense of that applying when he has a kit like the one seen here. Before long, his kit became so huge that it was a barrier of sorts. I believe he wanted more drums than anyone else, but there's no sense here that he actually needs any more.
I saw them a few months after this performance and it was one of my favorite shows I've seen. And I've seen a lot and I'm still going.
Love TheWho⬆️🇬🇧thanks Fil✌🏼
i was lucky enough to see the original four 11 times. Keith was unconventional and was also always thinking about the bass, guitar and vocals and how he could compliment all of them. His bass drum work is excellent too!
Oh yeah.....Moon the Loon. How great was he? Always loved this band, ever since I heard Can’t Explain. Yeah. That long ago. Rock solid rhythm section and Townsend carried lead and rhythms on the guitar. Incredible.
I attended this Festival. They woke me up in the early hours of the morning and there they were, The Who with Daltry in his fringe jacket.
You got the gist of all that made the Who great. Four lead players who work together while still each remaining separate in their individual performance. And about their writing, how it goes through changes was very common. Like in this song, how it goes from being a swinging rocker to that little bit where it sounds like something mom and pop would like. They are each a show in himself but at the same time theres an incredible degree of tightness. Like a family that knows each of its parts are always going to be there and only the death of a member is ever going to change it.
The entire show is available and well worth watching! Gotta LOVE the “ ‘Orrible Oo!”
I was addicted to the Who throughout my high school and college years, and what an education it was! Keith Moon was probably my biggest inspiration to become a drummer. I would love to hear your take on their live rendition of A Quick One from the Rolling Stones' Rock and Roll Circus; they were at the absolute top of their game at the time.
Thanks, and keep these coming! Your enthusiasm and genuine smile are infectious, and that's the kind of infection we could all use haha!
YOU GUYS DID A GREAT JOB.THANKS
I call the guys in the 60s and 70s the masters because they make it seem to effortless. But also they were so damm creative and intune with the mood and flavor of the times. Larger than life performances, The Who, Beatles, Black Sabbath and so much more. I feel sorry for successive generations not getting to see them. The greatest concert summer of love 1969 Woodstock. What I would give to see Jimmy in all his glory making love to his guitar in front of the throngs there in upstate NY.
By far, in my opinion, the most pioneering rock band of all time. The Who inspired the hard rock, glam rock, art rock, metal, and even the punk rock movement to come. There will never be a drummer like Moon or a bassist like Entwistle again. I am very impressed with your personal knowledge of rock history Fil. Another ace in the hole.
Another great analysis! Why we watch you with such enthusiasm. Especially after watching you demo the Fender guitar. You are of the same caliber player. And it’s so much fun to watch your expression when the musicians do something amazing. It seems to hit that sweet spot that only watching the truly great can hit. Nicely done!
well put, cynthia byford!
@parrotprodigy productions I LOVED her comment, too!
Keith is so good in 1970 he doesn't need hi-hats, for me the greatest drummer there was
Yet, Keith Moon doesn't make the "best drummers" list....why???
My parents took me to that concert I was 2 years old and me dad fixed and drove bubble cars, this band where a massive part of my childhood these and other rock bands...
Went to a Who concert in Denver in the early 70's and I ate peyote buttons -- whoa. Psychedelic Who.
What a fabulous time for R&R. We had periodic albums & generally monthly industry magazines and would wait forever for someone to play nearby. Eight tracks were new high technology and the English Invasion had blown the doors wide open. News travelled so slow. We wouldn't hear about big gigs in Europe for weeks and days between domestic shows. So many young fans and the industry was taking off. News articles focused as much upon off stage antics as the sets and performances. So much talent, just a great time.
R.I.P. , TO MR. MOON, AND MR. ENTWISTLE, THEY WERE BOTH VERY SHINY DIAMOND'S, THESE 2 PEOPLE CHANGED THE SOUND AND THE WAY ROCK AND ROLL WAS PLAYED, LIKE ELVIS, THEY DID IT THIER WAY, COUSIN FIGEL
Saw them in 1979 in the Cincinnati Concert, festival seating in Ohio was banned after that concert! I was able to lift my feet off the ground and was just carried toward the FEW doors they had open!
Wow! Yah that concert's why my Mom wouldn't let me see them when I was a teen. (from Indiana). =(
SRL3 Omg 😲 so glad you survived. That real trauma.
Saw them the next night in Buffalo. Security was tight, and Pete addressed the deaths from the night before. It was poignant. They were fabulous.
The Who was my favorite band back when I was a teen in the 1980's. Pete was a huge influence in my playing and songwriting. This band's songs speak to every teenager - I don't care what era they were born in!
One of my favorite groups. I still love Live At Leeds, Who's Next, etc., etc. Such a talented group. Moon was an extraordinary drummer. Entwhistle of course a great bassist, though he seemed out of place, calmly laying down vicious bass lines. Roger such a great vocalist. Pete, well we all know about him. I remember when Moon died, they were talking about getting 2 drummers to replace him. One of my favorite bands ever.
Thank you, Fil. First time I heard this one and was knocked out. Umnn the chorus- are you kidding me? Dynamite Who performance and Splendid analysis by you. You are indeed an illuminating professor of rock.