Spider was a reference to a song he wrote and did lead vocals, Boris the Spider. His nicknames were ‘the Ox’ for his constitution and ‘Thunderfingers’ for his technique. Rated as bass player of the century, he was the first rock musician to do solos and to play lead. Certainly the most influential bass player of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. And he only got better in the 90’s and up to his death in 2002.
'Thunderfingers' couldn't be more fitting. Pioneering solos and lead bass parts in rock. His influence spanned decades, and he just kept getting better, a true titan. Like Zep's John P Jones, soooo underated, and rarely talked about.
In the fall of '73, my cousin opened a record store. (remember those? lol) I installed the audio system in the store. His younger brother was just back from seeing this new band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, which had opened for The Who's Quadrophenia tour in Atlanta. In his 1st record order was "Pronounced" , the 1st Skynyrd album, and it was the 1st record played in the store. And after being blown away by Free Bird, we played Quadrophenia. Memories
@richeaton5752 I remember listening to the first album from Lynyrd Skynyrd before the concert. I remember the first song was WORKING FOR MCA and I remember Ronnie introduced Ed King as the writer of the intro to SWEET HOME ALABAMA
Saw The Who in Amsterdam in 1972 for the first time. Golden Earring was the support act. This is the best rock concert I've ever seen till this day. Brilliant sound, but verry verry loud. Thanks for this one. Cheers from the Netherlands. 💪😁👍
Nice opening act. Love 'Radar Love' and tried covering it on the channel, but it got blocked. Thanks for the shout out from The Netherlands. Right back at you from Brazil.
Super review. Bought this masterpiece album on its day of release in ‘73 and saw what’s left of The Who doing it full, glorious justice on their 2013 Quad tour. Greatest live band ever 🎸
Thanks for the kind words! You’ve got some serious Who credentials-day-one fan and catching the Quad tour in 2013? Amazing. They truly are one of the greatest live bands ever. Thanks for watching!
John Entwistle ( Thunderfingers ) was the rhythm section. Keith Moon Played lead drums and the rest of the guys hung on. Moonie played along with the vocals a lot. One of a kind.
@@jonbuk2 Definitely a different kind of drummer. JE was also a superb talent. Jon Bonham also liked to play along with Jimmy Pag, thus leaving JPJ to glue everything down. Thanks for watching. Great era for music.
That's a real balls out jam for Entwistle and Moon. Those guys are just improvising on this one, and going hell for leather. It works great with the much tighter instrumentation from Townshend and vocals from Daltrey. Definitely about some of the mental issues young men experience, even the most well adjusted when there is such social pressure as a young teenager just past puberty.
Entwistle and Moon really let loose, eh? Their improvisation is wild, and it meshes so well with Townshend's precision and Daltrey's vocals. And yeah, the song digs deep into the psyche of young men dealing with the pressures of adolescence. It's like a raw, high-energy exploration of identity and mental health.
Great song with outstanding bass and drums, thanks! Another great song from the album is 5:15 and of course there are more. All the best from the Netherlands!
Thanks for the shout-out from the Netherlands! With bass and drums this good, I think they might just start a dance revolution over there! And, more to come on this channel:) Cheers from Rio de Janeiro.
Haha, that’s true! John Entwistle’s nickname “The Ox” was actually more for his immense physical strength than his bass playing. However, his bass skills were truly legendary, his ability to make his bass 'thunder' with power, creating those iconic, lightning-fast riffs. A true master of his craft! Thanks for watching!
Quadrophenia is my favorite album of all time by any band. But just wanted to let you know "Tommy" by The Who is one of the earliest rock operas, released in 1969. The Who's album "The Who Sell Out" released in 1968 is also a concept album. Also, The Who is touring in 2025!
You're right, "Tommy" - one of their other all-time greats. Quadrophenia is an all-time masterpiece, no doubt! Thanks for the extra info. The Who touring in 2025? Looks like it's time to dust off the leather jacket! Thanks for watching!
This bass line blows me away, especially since it was 100 % improvised on the spot out of boredom after many takes and waiting for the band . It wasn't the intended bass line . Among bass players "The OX" "Thunder fingers " set the bar for everyone else. He considered himself a bass guitar player no a bass player . Not underrated at all in the music world , but lauded and missed.
@rdhudon7469 I have a slightly different version. John was just playing around on the 1st take. Bandmates liked it so much it was the final cut. Either way, John's the G.O.A.T.
Just casually reinventing bass playing out of boredom. That’s next-level genius right there! John “The Ox” Entwistle was in a league of his own, and the fact that The Real Me came from an improvised line is almost absurd. And calling himself a bass guitar player feels fitting because his playing wasn’t just foundational, it was melodic, intricate, and alive, almost like a second lead instrument. Thanks for sharing this insight-it adds even more weight to just how phenomenal this bass line is. 🎸
Absolutely! His bass playing was on another level. His unique style set him apart from everyone else. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
@@blindazabat9527 Yes, he was a trailblazer in this regard. He created “Baba O’Reilly” and that was him on "Won't Get Fooled Again" among other famous songs. He was very into his synth machines. Thanks for picking up the details and watching.
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quad is the best who album, in my opinion. great movie, too
Yes, listening to this for the first time in awhile reminded me what a great album this is. More songs to come. Thanks for watching.
Spider was a reference to a song he wrote and did lead vocals, Boris the Spider. His nicknames were ‘the Ox’ for his constitution and ‘Thunderfingers’ for his technique. Rated as bass player of the century, he was the first rock musician to do solos and to play lead. Certainly the most influential bass player of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. And he only got better in the 90’s and up to his death in 2002.
'Thunderfingers' couldn't be more fitting. Pioneering solos and lead bass parts in rock. His influence spanned decades, and he just kept getting better, a true titan. Like Zep's John P Jones, soooo underated, and rarely talked about.
This song is sooooooo good. Thank you Larry!
@@riocorrespondant7797 simply agree:)
The sound created by The Who was unrivalled. I firmly believe Townshend is the finest talent this island ever produced
I learned after making this video that Townshend learned and mastered keyboards for this album in record time. That's talent. Thanks for watching.
@@Gruntfuttock100 please listen to WHO CAME FIRST by Pete Townshend.
@@DavidDill-k6s I have multiple times
November 1973 in Dallas, The Who performed. Lynyrd Skynyrd opened for The Who. Keith and John and Roger and Pete Townshend!!
What a double bill! You're a lucky man.
@llarose Lynyrd Skynyrd opened during the North American tour of Quadrophenia
In the fall of '73, my cousin opened a record store. (remember those? lol) I installed the audio system in the store. His younger brother was just back from seeing this new band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, which had opened for The Who's Quadrophenia tour in Atlanta. In his 1st record order was "Pronounced" , the 1st Skynyrd album, and it was the 1st record played in the store. And after being blown away by Free Bird, we played Quadrophenia. Memories
@richeaton5752 I remember listening to the first album from Lynyrd Skynyrd before the concert. I remember the first song was WORKING FOR MCA and I remember Ronnie introduced Ed King as the writer of the intro to SWEET HOME ALABAMA
Saw The Who in Amsterdam in 1972 for the first time. Golden Earring was the support act.
This is the best rock concert I've ever seen till this day.
Brilliant sound, but verry verry loud.
Thanks for this one.
Cheers from the Netherlands.
💪😁👍
@@petervandervlies6427 Santana and Golden Earring in Oklahoma City performed at 89er Stadium in 1973.
Nice opening act. Love 'Radar Love' and tried covering it on the channel, but it got blocked. Thanks for the shout out from The Netherlands. Right back at you from Brazil.
@@petervandervlies6427 1973 in Oklahoma City at the Civic Center REO opened for Barnstorm (Joe Walsh) & Focus.
@@llarose Seems you,your commenters, and me,all have the same taste in music. 😁💪
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Few, if any, have rocked as hard as the who!
They were all bangers at their craft. Thanks for watching!
Super review. Bought this masterpiece album on its day of release in ‘73 and saw what’s left of The Who doing it full, glorious justice on their 2013 Quad tour. Greatest live band ever 🎸
Thanks for the kind words! You’ve got some serious Who credentials-day-one fan and catching the Quad tour in 2013? Amazing. They truly are one of the greatest live bands ever. Thanks for watching!
John Entwistle ( Thunderfingers ) was the rhythm section. Keith Moon Played lead drums and the rest of the guys hung on.
Moonie played along with the vocals a lot. One of a kind.
@@jonbuk2 Definitely a different kind of drummer. JE was also a superb talent. Jon Bonham also liked to play along with Jimmy Pag, thus leaving JPJ to glue everything down. Thanks for watching. Great era for music.
Great movie and great album. It's been 10yrs+ I last herd this song and i was rocking along with you. Time for the headphones.
Awesome, this one was def. fun to revisit. Thanks so much for watching and enjoying.
That's a real balls out jam for Entwistle and Moon. Those guys are just improvising on this one, and going hell for leather. It works great with the much tighter instrumentation from Townshend and vocals from Daltrey.
Definitely about some of the mental issues young men experience, even the most well adjusted when there is such social pressure as a young teenager just past puberty.
Entwistle and Moon really let loose, eh? Their improvisation is wild, and it meshes so well with Townshend's precision and Daltrey's vocals. And yeah, the song digs deep into the psyche of young men dealing with the pressures of adolescence. It's like a raw, high-energy exploration of identity and mental health.
Great song with outstanding bass and drums, thanks! Another great song from the album is 5:15 and of course there are more.
All the best from the Netherlands!
Thanks for the shout-out from the Netherlands! With bass and drums this good, I think they might just start a dance revolution over there! And, more to come on this channel:) Cheers from Rio de Janeiro.
They called John Entwhistle The Ox...but reportedly not for his bass playing😁. For his prowess as a musician he earned the nickname Thunderfingers.
Haha, that’s true! John Entwistle’s nickname “The Ox” was actually more for his immense physical strength than his bass playing. However, his bass skills were truly legendary, his ability to make his bass 'thunder' with power, creating those iconic, lightning-fast riffs. A true master of his craft! Thanks for watching!
Quadrophenia is my favorite album of all time by any band. But just wanted to let you know "Tommy" by The Who is one of the earliest rock operas, released in 1969. The Who's album "The Who Sell Out" released in 1968 is also a concept album. Also, The Who is touring in 2025!
You're right, "Tommy" - one of their other all-time greats. Quadrophenia is an all-time masterpiece, no doubt! Thanks for the extra info. The Who touring in 2025? Looks like it's time to dust off the leather jacket! Thanks for watching!
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Thanks for watching.
Entwistle was called Thunderfingers. And those are Horns, played by Entwistle as well.
Roger that. I was mistakenly referencing the John Entwistle Spider Bass Guitar. Thanks for watching!
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This bass line blows me away, especially since it was 100 % improvised on the spot out of boredom after many takes and waiting for the band . It wasn't the intended bass line . Among bass players "The OX" "Thunder fingers " set the bar for everyone else. He considered himself a bass guitar player no a bass player . Not underrated at all in the music world , but lauded and missed.
@rdhudon7469 I have a slightly different version. John was just playing around on the 1st take. Bandmates liked it so much it was the final cut. Either way, John's the G.O.A.T.
Just casually reinventing bass playing out of boredom. That’s next-level genius right there! John “The Ox” Entwistle was in a league of his own, and the fact that The Real Me came from an improvised line is almost absurd. And calling himself a bass guitar player feels fitting because his playing wasn’t just foundational, it was melodic, intricate, and alive, almost like a second lead instrument. Thanks for sharing this insight-it adds even more weight to just how phenomenal this bass line is. 🎸
Not underrated he got the award best bass guitarist of the millennium no one comes near John's lead bass playing
Absolutely! His bass playing was on another level. His unique style set him apart from everyone else. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thank you for watching!
At some point you mention synthesizers played by Pete. John is known for playing the trombone. Isn't it him playing instead?
@@blindazabat9527 Yes, he was a trailblazer in this regard. He created “Baba O’Reilly” and that was him on "Won't Get Fooled Again" among other famous songs. He was very into his synth machines. Thanks for picking up the details and watching.