Awesome First Time reaction To The Who- Eminence Front

[@someguy42093]

“The Shares crash. Hopes are dashed. People forget”. Such a great line. That’s why it’s SCREAMED by the crowd at live shows.

[@sandydayoc9421]

This song I believe it came out in 1982 81 82 it was very popular Pete Townsend of The Who and the song was a big hit play it in a lot of Clubs and everybody was on the Dance Floor little weird to say and dance to but it worked people can make up all kinds of dances reminds me of my boyfriend in 1982 and I moved away I wonder what happened to him mood far away to California and he was way back in Kentucky memories and truly😊😊😊❤ a great song maybe just one more time but I think he's married the internet says so

[@someguy42093]

@@sandydayoc9421 sleep with him again anyway

[@redzone77p]

John Entwistle , with the dynamic bass line was dope...RIP.

[@Jamie644]

Loved John Entwistle's bass on this.

[@PrinterWorks97]

This is a great driving song

[@davidanderson3684]

Yep, I am blessed when I grew up during the time when real music has meaning !

[@chrisvassos1869]

Entwistle really outdid himself on this bass line. One of the best of all time.

[@jpgiuliotti]

Si

[@buschovski1]

I know, best hands that ever touched a bass. In rock anyway. Sure theres many others just as good but, damn. he played so gracefully. God i love The Who man. I love the way they make me feel. Im 52 now and was def a fan when i heard them for the first time. But now, i feel like i really understand them. who knows man.

[@stephanetrembley6180]

Thunder fingers, One of the best ever that never gets any props it's a shame.

[@chrisvassos1869]

@@pc_buildyb0i935 ya man you did. Groovy bass work , with awesome licks full of feel and descending lil bass fills. As far as rock goes, I would consider the bass in this pretty busy, and is highlighted in the mix.

[@chrisvassos1869]

@@pc_buildyb0i935 I’m talking about the bass. The bass line during the chorus is sweet.

[@robertlear2735]

I love The Who. I have seen them three times in concert - 1970, 1980 and 2019. They are my favorite live band.

[@VIDEOCHROMA]

you're sooo lucky to see them in 1970!!! amazing!

[@thepleiadianlightgridproje4337]

Going see them in Portland Oregon for the first time I ever at the Moda center in October my wife is taking me I can't wait.

[@benvenue2730]

Three time winner here, too! 1976, 1980, 1989 - Wholigans!

[@someguy42093]

4 times. And they are still the best live band of all time

[@jeraldkimball494]

I love the way you guys were jammin' out with this one. It is probably my favorite song of the The Who!

[@imaliveinjesus]

What a message to many facets of life. People do put on an Eminence Front, while hiding their true selves.

[@raymondreid4987]

John Entwistle is such an incredible bass player, nobody is close Thunder Fingers. The bass is all over it with theses tiny bass fill solos as only The Ox could deliver.

[@ViscountVile]

I have "A Complete Guide to the Music of The Who" by Chris Charlesworth. He calls Eminence Front "the best song on the album" but says it has "no outstanding bass line". I recall a contemporary reviewer who liked the song but said the rhythm section were not up to delivering what was needed. It makes you wonder what could possibly have satisfied them?

[@TruckerMike_FL]

This song came out in 1982. By this point The Who, as a band, was 20 years old

[@jjmaker]

Saw them in concert in the cotton bowl and they jammed this for about 10 mins…it was incredible.

[@verribarry]

In 82?....or 89?

[@cardtrickcalvin8192]

I saw them at the Cotton Bowl in '90 or 91... Stevie Ray Vaughan and Fabulous Thunderbirds opened... Still have photos from the show.

[@lathedauphinot6820]

@@cardtrickcalvin8192 It was September 3rd, 1989. SRV died August 27, 1990. What a lineup. I saw The Rolling Stones with ZZ TOP and The Fabulous Thunderbirds at the Cotton Bowl Halloween ‘81. I was 16 and hadn’t heard of Stevie yet.

[@darhyllacy7795]

Very funky

[@detomaso_6235]

TNT, love you two. I suggest checking out The Who's biggest hit "Won't Get Fooled Again", also other hits "Who Are You" and "Love Reign O'er Me".

[@Yausbro]

add The Real Me to the play list

[@julianhignell8452]

@Some Guy there are so many to choose, could do a rabbit hole on this band

[@julianhignell8452]

@Some Guy but that doesn’t mean they are not a Who fan…we all hear different things. Just because you or I like the song doesn’t mean everyone has to. Other opinions are good too…takes all sorts to make a world! Peace! 🙂

[@nim4464]

@Some Guy gatekeeping elitist

[@chrisneumann8969]

The political party is who they are talking about! Dressed to KILL!

[@ericmoore415]

Good to hear Tasha talk about the meaning of the song. There are too many reactions that pay attention to the music and not the lyrics which are clearly part of the song. She even mentioned a documentary she'd seen and related it to the song. Great stuff!

[@Emlizardo]

Yeah, as a musician I'm all into that famous intro and the groove, but she kept pushing the discussion back to the message and making me ponder how it's still relevant over 40 years later.

[@tommaxfield6039]

Rare hearing the guitar solo at the beginning of the song....Great song by an amazing band!

[@keenanwhitham9560]

One of the coolest effortless funk jams to exist. Rolling around in a helicopter over the desert at night on GTA SA. This song always came on. That bass that kicks in on the chorus gives me chills every time. Entwistle knew how to make a bassline stand out.

[@redcarpeteater6903]

I remember this first time I heard this song, 1982, my older had his own pad, let me come whenever I wanted. He had a kick ass Kenwood stereo, sitting on the floor in front of the big speakers and listening to Eminence Front..what memories this brings back!

[@michaelbeighton8079]

Love your reaction. I'm a 63 year old Canadian. This is my groove..... and every 70's classic rock riff. It's a world. A real world, living in a put on.

[@neilm71]

Operation Ore Part One. The rabbit hole is not a hole, just Pete getting caught downloading kiddie porn. What’s interesting is that more people know about Jared from Subway being a pedo than Pete Townshend. (Yes, a backhanded compliment to The Who’s legal team. You’re worth 10 times what they pay you.)

[@mosborne5719]

Same❤

[@rhiahlMT]

My favorite band EVER. They didn't do anything halfway for sure. It's unspeakable that you haven't gotten into them. Listen to that powerhouse that is Daltrey's voice in the song "Love, Reign O'er Me" and you will never forget it.

[@blip9999999999999999]

Only rock n roll can do you this good.

[@melissawilcox5285]

Oh my gosh, I didn’t realize I won! Yeah!!! Good thing I’m not driving, I’d have this blasting, windows down, cruising down the road! Thank you so much for reacting to my pick! 😎☺️ BTW, this came out the year I graduated high school! I’m so glad you liked it. I was so nervous. T, maybe that’s why I love it so much. I love funk music, and I have always considered this “classic rock” as well. Tasha, exactly right. It’s a put on and it’s all bs!

[@neilm71]

Unfortunately- not sure how you didn’t hear, but The Who (specifically Pete Townshend) were cancelled in 2003 when Pete admitted he had purchased child porn and then came out with this crazy, unbelievable BS about doing “research.” To Hell with Pete Townshend.

[@batman1169]

The Who is always underrated with Stones, Zeppelin, Beatles battling fans. Great 👍 choice.

[@buschovski1]

This is my special jam yall. It was so cool you two digging this great tune😊

[@pulsarlights2825]

The two Who albums with Kenney Jones are underrated. I know Keith Moon was a tough act to follow but they had some classics on "Face Dances" and "It's Hard"

[@cinemappendix1389]

"Athena", too

[@plotmaker]

Completely agree. No one was going to live up to Moon, but Kenney contributed to several amazing tracks on those 2 albums. They are criminally underrated.

[@ugadawgs1990]

Kenney did great. Any other preceding drummer to replace and he would have been a smashing success. Just hard following Keith. However, Keith was not in control at the end, even during Who Are You.

[@neilm71]

Yeah because Pete in 2003 was the picture of being in control... when he bought kiddie porn from the Landslide website. Keith and his reputation have nothing to worry about, in comparison, wouldn’t ya say?

[@bartstarr100]

"Another Tricky Day"

[@ronalddobis6782]

Four words: Love Reign O'er Me.

[@JOELY79]

probably the best reaction vid ive seen seeing 2 people just vibing 2 a gr8 song love the who love reign o'er me is a different vibe but probably my favourite

[@mr.anderson3369]

The tour of this album was the first arena concert I ever went to, it was in '82 and I was only 15

[@tomkephart8352]

My first concert in 82 , I was 15 as well. Saw them in L.A.

[@zq9m3xh8]

Great as this track is, you STILL haven't really heard The WHO! Behind Blue Eyes, Love Reign O'er Me, and Won't Get Fooled Again are absolutely ESSENTIAL Who tracks!

[@alexkoronec4326]

You should listen to pin ball wizard.

[@haoadams]

The machine, welcome to it. You are in the machine.

[@zq9m3xh8]

@Some Guy Lighten up, Francis. 🤣

[@sketchypoodle1236]

Can you see the real me?

[@douglac6861]

Who are you

[@1brokemofo2023]

Just an FYI, this was also used as the background music for the GMC Sierra pick up, about being professional grade. A lot of people don't realize that background music is The Who lol

[@BruceStephan]

This is the first album The WHO did an album with their infamous drummer Keith Moon . Keith was like the life of the band . People were talking the band couldn't make it without Keith . This song proved those people wrong .

[@ejohnson3837]

This is one bad ass tune for its day. Glad to see you dig it!!!!

[@thorfox3562]

It’s a bad ass tune for eternity

[@Frank-pe9pk]

Saw The Who live Tampa Stadium 75…the loudest concert I ever went to! This was a jam song!👍😎

[@johntarnowski9086]

Greatest Rock Band Ever Greatest live rock band ever

[@unclefrank4455]

You gave one of the best reviews I've heard on YT. I'm subscribing.

[@michaelnorman9962]

The smiles on your faces that broke out after the initial drum intro. says it all. This is one of The Who's later hits of the early 80's after their first drummer Keith Moon passed away.

[@michaelnorman9962]

John Entwistle's bass playing on this song kicks ass, too!

[@mikemorgan5015]

Thanks for doing this one. It's a favorite of mine. On a great pair of headphones or buds this is UNBELIEVABLE! So much going on. So many overlapping sounds. That incredible bass. This song doesn't get enough love.

[@CLRoess]

Yes you’re right very cool!! jamming’ baby. Thank you great reactions from You both!!

[@jasonq111]

I like that u guys look at the lyrics. This song is about “universal truths” and those are classic. This is an unbelievable song the Who did in 82’, I think. I was 12 when it came out and I loved it the first time I heard it.

[@brianjohnston5325]

Eminence Front. Great song!

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

Thank you. It's been a long day

[@brianjohnston5325]

@@TheAdventuresofTNT Ha np! Thanks for all y'alls hard work. We fans appreciate!

[@timpwhit]

As George Santayana said "those who forget history are condemned to repeat it." There's a similar theme in another Who song "Won't Get Fooled Again." In the chorus of that song, written during a time when groups like the Black Panthers and the Weathermen were calling for revolution, the protagonist says he will "tip my hat to the new constitution/Take a bow for the new revolution/Smile and grin at the change all around/Pick up my guitar and play/Just like yesterday/Then I'll get on my knees and pray/We don't get fooled again..." Sounds like it could be applied to our current world situation..

[@neilm71]

You’ve been fooled into thinking Pete is not a pedophile. It’s like your looking at John Wayne Gacy or Hunter Biden’s paintings without the context of who they are (pardon the pun)

[@timpwhit]

@@neilm71 Put on your tinfoil hats, folks, the secret cabal of the corporate/political pedophilic elites are comin' for ya, Jewish space lasers in hand. Nice touch trying to lump Hunter Biden in with Gacy--ludicrous, but a nice touch.

[@AW11-e4h]

Finally someone did it 🔥🤘🎸

[@brianmasinelli9694]

Seen these guys twice. Absolutely blew me away!! Wait til you hear " love reign o'er me " mind blowing is an understatement. Let's not forget, the album Whos next is one of the best albums ever created. Not just my opinion. Great reaction you guys...you always ' get it '

[@neilm71]

Good thing you weren’t 8 when you saw them otherwise I’d be really concerned that Pete might have literally blown you.

[@janabraam7963]

A great blast from my past!!! There are many great songs by The Who you can get into.

[@tammydean3003]

My favorite by the Who. Lead singing on this song is Pete Townsend who also wrote this masterpiece. 🔥

[@daleburkett4141]

Listen to the groove the bass is laying down. John "Thunderfingers" Entwistle. RIP

[@mfranzusan3014]

This was a sample of Pete Townsend's writing style towards the end of The Who's great run as one of the world's greatest rock bands. They had lost their drummer, Keith Moon to a drug overdose, and replaced him with Kenny Jones, formerly of the Small Faces. This was the first album The Who put out with Kenny who did a competent job, he wasn't as flamboyant as Keith, but everyone was getting older and mellowed out a little, so their style was reflecting it. When Pete did his solo work, it sounded a lot like this. Social commentary, current events and such. Not love songs or teenage angst anymore, but the bewildering taking notice of adulthood. The loud and obnoxious guitar riffs were gone, replaced by catchy and whimsical picking and strumming. The Who are perpetually on tour. It's just Roger Daltrey and Pete Townsend left now, supported by Zach Starkey on drums (Ringo Starr's son, and prodigy of Ringo and Keith) and a different Bass player since John Entwhistle passed away (again, another overdose).

[@bartstarr100]

Kenney was the drummer on Face Dances. This was his 2nd album

[@mfranzusan3014]

@@bartstarr100 you're right. My bad

[@fredfarkle-bp9en]

One of the Great songs of our era Long gone wont find that today

[@junietunes2148]

What a wonderful reaction, you really understood this song and yes it is so funky! The Who is an incredible rabbit hole ✌💜🎶

[@chicagocubs71]

The first time I got to listen to Eminence Front was from the TV show called Miami Vice as they used it on one of their episodes. Check it out.

[@stevelink7541]

greata seeing you 2 enjoying this tune. the WHO is a great band. this is one of my favorite songs. hope you get to watch them perform on video. the song was actually about the coke issue back in the early days,,,,.also,, watch john on the bass,,, imo,,, he was the best of all time,,, thus the nick name "thunder fingers". great watching you guys react !!!!!!

[@robertreed453]

Absolutely great reaction from both of you. You really got into the funky groove. Totally underrated song. Timeless LYRICS.

[@conniekat3424]

Holy cow that's the name of that song?? Let's just say I've been singing the wrong thing all these years! Livin in the funk...livin in the funk! LMAO

[@superamanda]

I’ve been a huge huge fan most of my life I mean one of like the top 10 Who fanatics that exist on the planet and this is the first time I’ve heard ANYONE truly understand this song! I had to explain to friends for years they didn’t get it and honestly I think that you got it even better than me!

[@tammiec4937]

That was Pete Townsend singing. Him and Daultry harmonized well together.

[@billofalltrades2633]

A great band, Excellent song! Hahahaha when the beat dropped and the smiles you both had, then y'all start grooving! Love it! Makes me happy to see the younger generation enjoying the music I grew up with.

[@marksanders8028]

Loved this reaction. One of my favorite songs. I think you two really liked this one. God bless you.

[@kevincaulder96]

Pete Townsend the guitarist and writer of the Who, sings lead on this track. He also has a solo record. LET MY LOVE OPEN THE DOOR is a very good tune. As for the Who, if you really want to jam hard listen to THE REAL ME. And listen closely to the lyrics.

[@Bushanie24]

Best tune on the album. Just a great song and great lyrics

[@patrickbissonette4889]

Great band with an awesome history being part of the 60's "British Invasion" music scene shaped American culture filling stadiums and arenas of crazed fans and music lovers ❤🔥❤

[@markriobr]

The Who fan ever since start like music. been born raised in Rio moved to LA . Moved in 81 when was 19 and start seeing all my idols live, remember my first which at the time was living dream Allman Brothers. Was even at the Stones concert when people almost killed Prince,smart he run out of stage. Was around October 83 and The Who had a concert for this new album, to make even more fantastic The Clash played before. L A Coliseum jammed but was able to walk near the stage,The Clash well what can I say when they were finished was out of breath. My girl and I sat on the field to rest drinking water and bear and smoking not a Marlboro . We were there relaxing when the lights went off, and on in all sorts of colors, it was on. They open with a song from the new album with Roger on vocal, He is The Who voice after all and what a voice, played a couple of oldies, when the intro of E Front start before Pete solo came on i was already hooked with the music beat,his solo took me even higher and when he start singing already had on the same level of Love reign on..... . Sure knew he was a good singer, he had release a solo album the year before a good one by the way. Now E Front he wrote for his tune of voice, Roger singing would not feat this tune. Anyway when it was over, got in my car and drove not straight home, went to Tower records to buy the album and still today is on all my playlists.

[@lawrenceliebman9079]

The Who is making one final tour of the US this year. If you want to see an actual legend of a band, get tickets.

[@JamesAllen-xk8bc]

This was a very good reaction. And I mean your breakdown of the meaning of it. I love The Who. I love this song. You showed me this song in a new light.

[@EJbetts50]

Great Band! You must listen to “ The Real Me” it really show case’s John Entwistle on the base guitar he was truly a master

[@neilm71]

Entwistle also was tasked with composing the lyrics to both of the “dirty” songs on Tommy because Pete Townshend was never molested as a kid and didn’t want the material to come across as inauthentic.

[@ubermensch8549]

Trick of the Light is my favorite Entwistle showcase.

[@Citizenesse8]

Love the song! The title is actually Eminence Front.

[@jeffrobar4055]

The great John Entwistle on bass. For me the Greatest bass guitarist ever. Great reaction, love the channel.

[@mikebarnett9012]

Hi TNT, Great song great reaction from a legendary band. I checked ya'lls library and did not see any other Who reactions. Perhaps this was your 1st exposure, either way they are a band y'all should deep dive on. As you said when you forget history you are doomed to repeat.

[@Azabaxe80]

The Who were at their inception, first and foremost, an R & B band. It's difficult to see after almost 60 years of their work defining what hard rock is, but the funk was never far from the surface. You should hear them do "Heat Wave".

[@Azabaxe80]

@Some Guy You are missing the point. And the link between R&B (the essence of funk) and rock and roll. Queen doing "Another One Bites the Dust" was a stretch, because they (save John Deacon) were never into R&B. Led Zeppelin doing "The Crunge" was not a stretch because their background was the blues and some RnB. The Who doing "Eminence Front" makes total sense, because they were very representative of mod RnB culture.

[@beverlybrown2673]

So much great music from The Who. Behind Blue Eyes is one of my favorites, along with Reign O'er Me, Baba O'Reilly, I Can See For Miles, See Me/Feel Me, pretty much all of Tommy.

[@seanfolan4448]

Yo, I'll apologize ahead of time for not knowing the woman name first time watching your video. For real thou I have listened to that song a thousand if not a hundred thousand times in my lifetime and I always got the Jist of the song but the way the woman broke down the lyrics and said what she felt is the meaning of the song Man opened my eyes her description blew me away. I loved it. Well done Sister! Great job

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

Really really LOVED your reactions to this one!!!. Thank you.

[@carybrauer9669]

The Who is the most under rated band ever. These guys are filthy! Killer band. All are great at their instruments and Roger has a great voice. Keith is so insane on the drums. John is Mr. Chill on the bass and Pete is always going nuts on lead. Fun to watch them

[@hippylong]

A true talent... his body of work equals the great masters.

[@patches6309]

This tracks Intro is thee GOAT in Rock ever! And the tracks Vibe? Cool like the other side of the pillow!

[@patrickdoake6022]

Behind blue eyes, slip kid, join together, baba o Riley just a few great tunes from one of the best brit bands ever! 🧐🇬🇧✌️

[@lisarainbow9703]

Slip Kid , definitely!! It's got such a great groove...

[@TheMkamix]

Love this song. Great reaction and breakdown.

[@kylewoolsey6635]

This was a particular nice resection. Cool song, and just the excitement you showed when the different parts kicked in. Good discussion of the lyrics. Thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you.

[@imp736]

I love all their stuff, and I like this song very much.

[@melissawilcox5285]

Oh MY GOSH!!!! YES!!!!!!!! I can’t listen until I get home but I definitely will!!!!!!! Woo hoo!!!!!

[@johnforsee4171]

I love this song and I thoroughly enjoyed watching you enjoy it also I understand

[@davidstephens6462]

Probably my favorite Who song. Glad y'all love it.

[@jonathansmith3742]

40+ yrs of listening to this. Still kicks serious ass. Yee Ha! I like being older.

[@dalesamuels8667]

yeah, he's feelin' it! it's like i get to hear it again for the first time.

[@StevesFunhouse]

The more I see you 2, the more I love to come and watch you. Awesome reaction !!!

[@jonwilley9548]

Hi guys. I’ve watched a few of your reactions, but this turned me into a subscriber! Love your vibe and comments. Yes, The Who are a fantastic group. Too many songs to list here. Totally enjoyed watching both of your body language change as the song ramped up. Keep up the good work.

[@michaelnoviello6302]

Whats going on is that you are getting your socks knocked off....great tune and reaction!.....Do "Changes" by Loggins and Messina...you will thank me!......Nice work you two!

[@ohthat3123]

i love both of you guys you complement each other very nicely your reactions are thought provoking and sincere thank you for your honesty and good vibes and great music to react too keep up with the positivity and enlightening stimulating reactions much cred to you and all of your supporters peace. im outie !!!!!

[@sandilevilakazi5160]

This song is in the movie "The infiltrator" , i found myself here because of it, awesome track.

[@tomscott3]

Right on, bro and sis! That's my theme song right there! Best song ever written: the lead-in, the vocals, Pete's guitar work, the lyrics.....everything. Many things in life really _are_ an eminence front. They've done a live orchestral version with the NY Symphony Orchestra that's killer too, if you can find it. Very Best Regards, Tom Scott Author ● Speaker ● World's Leading Expert on the Corrupt U.S. Legal System _Our American Injustice System_ _Stack the Legal Odds in Your Favor_

[@troy9er]

I got to see The Who in a sumo cast in Chicago. There was so much demand they had to sumo cast the concert in several theaters in Chicagoland. Then they played the movie Tommy, you gotta see it!

[@MinkePDX]

Awesome. That might be one of the best reactions I’ve seen. Keep speaking the truth. ❤️

[@pax61]

This song is a vibe from start to finish...my favorite Who song!

[@juliemanarin4127]

They were great!

[@jimglenn6972]

Really interesting discussion about the song, generations, and concepts about the economy…

[@gonzalosanchezmunoz1354]

I did love your reaction. Greetings from Chile

[@kurtb8474]

I've followed the Who since before the passing of Keith Moon. When he died, I thought the band was done. But, when this album came out, I knew they had many more years in them.

[@castlew4162]

This song was HUGE when I was in college, and was relevant to the nightlife at the time 70's hippe/disco --> 80's dress-up style and luxury with the rebound of the economy. "Eminence" aka Superiority, so "Eminence Front" is a personal facade or mask of looking superior - like when you're dressed to kill. The song refers to a number of images including looking rich and successful, but the shares crashed so they were looking smart and successful but their gamble eventually brought them back down to reality. This theme of different selfs goes back in philosophy to the person you are vs. the person you project, and people have different degrees/amplitudes of that difference. This concept is featured in Styx's album "THE GRAND ILLUSION".

[@williamwagner2987]

I love her interpretation of the working class, and the “Out of Reach” message in the lyrics. I’ve lived it, and she sees my history. You are a great person! Now get out there and change the world.

[@christopherglock7239]

This 60's band went into the 80's awesomely. The synthesizer and rhythm was the essence of my time growing up in that time. Partying on weekends working hard during week. Some great times and not so great.

[@Mark-vf6eo]

THIS IS DRIVING MUSIC , LATE NIGHT , OPEN ROAD , HIT THE HAMMER AND ROLLLLLLLL

[@mickeyd6444]

Great tune, great reaction, and great take on the lyrics. Subscribed! I look forward to a lot more great reactions!

[@robertbrown9785]

love your analysis on this! spot on!