Baba O'Riley - The Who | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

Hope you guys had a fantastic weekend! We’ve got some great tracks coming up for you guys!! We recorded vids for a lot of bands we haven’t done on the channel yet!! Don’t forget to comment other “The Who” songs for us to check out! Cheers friends! 🔥🔥🤟🏻

[@rodneymackay2804]

Another great choice boys

[@alexsaucedo8032]

A masterpiece of a SONG Love this SONG. This whole album kicks ass. A solid fuckin 10 Love the who 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@lisaw5604]

Love, Reign O'er Me -- My personal favorite. -- The movie Tommy is a mental trip, if interested.

[@bradhardisty1652]

Great typical choice but My Wife is the blazer for me.

[@sheerqueencat5089]

So 20K, A&A....another drunk video or something??? Congrats!!

[@SpaceCattttt]

This is one of those beyond 10 out of 10 songs. It's a timeless masterpiece. And it's illegal to dislike it.

[@victrip]

I agree!!!LOL

[@waynemarvin5661]

Nazi. Don't tell me what to like or dislike.

[@SpaceCattttt]

@@waynemarvin5661 I didn't. You can like what you like, but if you dislike this, then you're breaking the law of good taste.

[@lewisner]

I think I'm right in saying that Bruce Springsteen based his career on this song.

[@SpaceCattttt]

@@lewisner More, like, Bob Dylan.

[@ghendar]

Roger Daltrey - One of the most powerful voices in rock.

[@MegaBoilermaker]

And a character to boot !

[@philip.n2639]

THE most powerful voice!

[@HardKore5250]

@@philip.n2639 more powerful than Robert Plant?

[@TheJmill1234]

@@HardKore5250 stevie Marriotts was

[@Keston1302]

Top 3 for me would be Roger Daltrey, Freddie Mercury and Robert Plant

[@matthewsewellmontegut3691]

Dudes! We used to listen to The Who albums, in my bedroom, smoking weed, the walls plastered with black light posters (The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Black Sabbath..) not a bit of paint visible, the stereo turned Up SOoo loud the neighbor's windows were rattling... Rock and Roll from the 60's and early 70's. The bands to which we owe the great freedoms we have today, and I was fortunate enough to experience.

[@neilcox7879]

I remember those black light posters. Thanks for the reminder. 70 year old now. That time seems so long ago.

[@timothylyons7704]

The Album “Who’s Next” is one of the greatest albums ever. So many great songs! I love The Who!

[@mikepastor.k6233]

When the guitar blends into the violin is one of rock's great moments.

[@matthewlee6168]

The Who's 'Won't Get Fooled Again' is an absolute MUST.

[@gpeck54]

maybe the best rock song ever.

[@jamesr123]

Especially if you want to hear Moon at his frenetic best.

[@charliemac64]

Matthew Lee Came to say this. Left satisfied.

[@kevinmclaughlin1092]

Guys, WGFA was the song that they played after 9/11 at the concert for NYC. All the BIG names were there.......BON JOVI, BILLY JOEL, current (at that time) stars, you name it, they were there. Everyone was doing good UNTIL, The Who came on and said " WE LOVE YOU, AND WE ARE HERE FOR YOU NEW YORK!!" and then RIPPED into WGFA. THAT PERFORMANCE did more for New York's recovery from 9/11 than anything else. Everyone said afterwards, we're gonna be O.K. That's called ICONIC GREATNESS! THEY BLEW EVERYONE ELSE OFF THE STAGE THAT NIGHT and they were in their sixties!!

[@kmf65]

The rock anthem of all rock anthems!

[@lrr1952]

My first WHO concert was the Who’s Next concert. Sat in 9th row center section with a bunch of friends. Ears rang for 3 days! Then my wife and I started a run of Who concerts over the years - 9! Even took our daughters to two concerts. Our 10th was last year - about 50 years after from the very first! By Wonderful memories!

[@garycaron4423]

Thanks for the post. I'm 67 and The Who were my alternative to the Beatles and Rolling Stones. Baba O'Riley was youth screaming at the top of our lungs, demanding change fighting against the system and realizing that change wasn't coming. You mentioned the lead guitarist, Pete Townshend. He was the heart and soul of the band. If you watch their early days, the band would end the set with Townshend smashing the band's instruments into pieces. Roger Daltrey, vocalist, had a controlled yelling when he performed, which captured our voice of outrage. Quadrophinia, Tommy and Ironman.

[@crosswhite17]

Can't believe you have never heard of these guys. Moon is one of the original bad boys of rock, snagging hotel rooms, driving cars into pools, one of the best drummers ever. Townsend one of the best guitarists of all time, Entwistle solid on bass and Daltrey providing the fantastic vocals. Every Mod in the UK had some Who badge on his parka.

[@MECowgo]

Thank you boomers, for giving us the most kick ass music ever written.

[@TimSchmidt_art]

"We may be old, but we got to see all the good bands".

[@marionrobson9384]

Yep, we had all the luck for sure!!😘

[@saxworthmusic]

Don't take the brown acid

[@susierock8229]

@@saxworthmusic , wise words =)

[@georux6783]

Thanks for the respect dude! (Yes, been saying it for 38 years) ha. Best era of music ever!

[@scottross9270]

Who's Next is probably one of the five best Rock Albums of all time.

[@pamnicklas5536]

I agree

[@bfernuttz3737]

Totally!

[@jamiepasquariello2652]

The other ones are Led Zeppelin I-IV

[@joseaguilera5786]

@@jamiepasquariello2652 dark side beats them all

[@jamiepasquariello2652]

@@joseaguilera5786 I disagree, but I respect your opinion. Zeppelin to me, is undeniably the best rock band of all time

[@tripdad]

It blows my mind that both of you have never heard this song before.

[@Stefnmaddy]

tripdad 1998 The Who, Santana, The Clash. Philadelphia 1983, 84? It’s a blur due to the Jungle Juice we were drinking. Grain alcohol + fruit punch = good times

[@juliemanarin4127]

Yeah no kidding!

[@7475bluesman]

I know is that possible?

[@ianchambers6191]

You can tell a mile off that Andy has heard this song before theres certain parts where he's almost singing along

[@luckysamurai]

@@ianchambers6191 to be fair it says first time reaction which could mean they were just reacting to it for the first time which would still be true no?

[@davidpeters44]

Quadrophenia - the whole album - is required listening.

[@brucefisher4025]

Especially if you have a quadraphonic turntable..(kids, have somebody explain it to you..)

[@SamPedroCactus]

Quadrophenia is one of the best albums ever!

[@robaronin]

It always haunted Pete Townshend that this album didn't do better. He thought it was his best work, and dammit if it isn't!

[@randyrysdale852]

absokutelt the tops , 5:15

[@davidschmidbauer3930]

Love Reign O’er me is a classic.

[@habovay3]

You guys are a joy to watch when you're totally immersed in a song. A real-life Wayne & Garth.

[@jamesritacco1693]

Welcome to MY GENERATION boys!

[@remohio]

Baba was on Who's Next, one of rock's most classic albums. Try Won't Get Fooled Again from it. My Generation is a great song that is considered the godfather to punk. 2 great singers, top 5 drummer, top 5 bassist and at least top 10 lead guitarist.

[@andyandalex]

@remohio Thanks for the info! Sounds like a world class line up! Will have to dive into more of those cuts for sure! 🔥

[@Veggamattic]

I wouldn't say Townsend is top ten Lead guitarist but when you add in his writing ability and his keyboard ability and his vocals, you can see you are dealing with one of musics all time legends.

[@nonenone3257]

My Generation for sure. Also, Patti Smith does a great cover of that song.

[@new_mercury5367]

Also behind blue eyes from the same album fantastic!

[@brycesenff8313]

@@Veggamattic Exactly, more of a rythm guitarist with a lot of power chords thown in. The man is pure genius when it comes to songwriting and music!!

[@bostonwhofan]

The Muppet's drummer "Animal" is based on Keith Moon. It's so perfect!!!

[@raymartin7172]

In my opinion, The Who were the best band of the '60s. I bought my first Who record at the age of eight or nine.

[@MichaelJames-zm8qc]

bostonwhofan I think animal was based on Graham Edge .Moody Blues drummer. Check out live performance of "I'm just a singer in a rock and roll band "

[@darkpitcher5242]

@@MichaelJames-zm8qc I know Moon thought Animal was brilliant and Daltrey said he thought Animal was Moon

[@ZalMoxis]

It's not actually ... it's based on a famous studio musician from the 60's

[@joedelgado8467]

Kieth Moon The Loon

[@alanpeterson4939]

You have not really heard Roger Daltry’s voice until you listen to Love Reign O’er Me.

[@howiedavis2316]

I love watching this new generation discovering past rock , when we know whats coming. You could see on their faces during the intro , the whole " OK, its unique , but please tell me that this isn't the whole song", then after almost an uncomfortable amount of time, the piano, then guitar, then drums kick in with the lyrics, and the faces change to "OK, now i get it"

[@averageotaku1993]

It’s one thing to listen to The Who, but to watch them live is life changing.

[@artbagley1406]

Find a live version of any Who song to watch Pete do his windmill chords.

[@jeffwyatt4193]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!

[@kashmir6672]

Townshend stated in an interview that the song is about "the absolute desolation of teenagers at Woodstock, where audience members were strung out on acid and 20 people had brain damage. The irony was that some listeners took the song to be a teenage celebration: 'Teenage Wasteland, yes! We're all wasted!'" The actual name of “Baba O'Riley” was chosen in tribute to famed spiritual leader, Meher Baba, and musician Terry Riley, who provided the philosophical and musical influences for the song itself. Meher Baba was a famed Indian spiritual guru and the self proclaimed reincarnation of God.

[@scubadiva666]

I first heard it was about the Vietnam war.

[@yorucorvus]

Thank you Sir for clearing that up. I did not know that.

[@hillaryilinsky1009]

yeah , they were having a great time at woodstock while others were in vietnam many people my age died there and most don't even give a shit. it's heartbreaking.

[@marionrobson9384]

Thanks for that.I wondered about the title of Baba O' Riley.

[@ardalla535]

"Some listeners"??? ALL listeners heard it that way. "We're all wasted." Yeh, man!

[@c.suepalmer3795]

It’s inconceivable to us boomers that there are people on the planet who never heard “The Who”! Ha!

[@connorhorman]

I am not a Boomer (Proud Gen Z) and it is still inconceivable to me.

[@kevincrawford113]

I'm Gen-X and I grew up listening to this music. I can't believe they haven't heard it either

[@radar0412]

They might be faking it, but who cares.

[@tristramcoffin926]

ok boomer

[@anulonilatac]

They are too young. Not their fault. But it's good to see they look for other things.

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

Andy and Alex,I'm 53 and love when millenials know good music when they hear it even though it's way before their time. You guys rock! 🤘

[@andyandalex]

@kawasaki whip two Hell yeah cheers friend! 🤟🏻🔥

[@laural.enright4780]

One of my favorite stories about this song: Back in the 80s a friend of mine had gone into a record store (that was where we used to buy music back in the day ;) ) and was flipping through the albums when the store started playing this song. And when the fiddle part came on at the end, she looked up and everyone in the store was bopping their head to it (including her). It's just a brilliant piece of music.

[@victrip]

This song was part f the Lifehouse project/film that Pate was working on. He had a nervous breakdown (post Tommy). Pure and Easy was a pivotal song as well (not on Who's Next). It was a social sci fi story based on suits that were connected to each other and so on... Who's Next was born out of this project and is one of the best rock albums ever written. Also Baba refers to Meher Baba (Pete's followed his teachings, so did Ronnie Lane...Rough Mix). Riley references Terry Riley, an avante garde keyboardist who used synthesizers...Pete also "discovered" synthesizers and incorporated them into his music. Check out Quadrophenia!!! You all are great...I know this is was shown 3 years ago, though!

[@nostalga44jo]

The WHO have a way of putting songs together that sound LARGER than life! Great reaction!!!

[@MrDevtun]

'Bargain' is my favorite from the all time great album Who's Next. From top to bottom this album just killed it. Only shame is it "only" sold a relatively measly 3 million copies in the U.S. since it's release in 1971.

[@jodiwood5311]

Dave E Love Bargain!!!!

[@MrUndersolo]

Their only number one album, too.

[@AtomicSquirrelHunter]

I totally agree. I almost laughed when they said, "That drummer is good, too." Keith Moon was arguably one of the 3 best drummers in rock (Carmen Appice, John Bonham, and Moon).

[@menschgebliebenerwbsumschu3382]

Agreed, Bargain is their best song.

[@stevensprunger3692]

Baba=his guru Oreiily= famous avant-garde Musician

[@glizta42]

Keith Moon is perhaps the most revered character from the classic-rock era (along with John Bonham), celebrated by drummers for his creativity and spirit and known to more casual fans of the music for his outsized appetite. For a student of the drums, he's a confounding paradox.

[@Veggamattic]

Bands don't have the balls to have that kind of intro any more.

[@maryannanderson1744]

Amen

[@Embur12]

3 minutes of airplay...lots of great tunes don't fit the mold from American Pie to Bohemian Rhapsody.

[@MattKrogmeier]

TOOL has the balls to do that kind of intro, and then some!

[@Veggamattic]

@@MattKrogmeier That's a good call.

[@JamesSavik]

Not sure it's balls as much as creativity and talent. The intro was from a newfangled electronic gizmo called a synthesizer. I can't imagine anyone doing something quite so radical today other than auto-tune their own nappy voice.

[@alexsaucedo8032]

You can NEVER go wrong with THE WHO. this is one kick ass SONG Love ur pink floyd shirt andy

[@andyandalex]

@Alex Saucedo Yeah man this track was killer! And thanks! My fav Floyd Tee! 🔥🤟🏻

[@maryannanderson1744]

Love his shirt too!

[@lazerx1828]

...Won't Get Fooled Again, please. ...and turn up the volume, it's a Banger!

[@johnrorke6280]

Pete Townshend wrote the song after playing at Woodstock. He looked out at the crowd and thought of the phrase 'Teenage Wasteland'

[@ernstthalmann4306]

Considering that generation runs the country now, it was a wasteland Genocide Joe and Mango Mussolini will rule this shithole by the end of the year. What a horror! Oh well at least the music rocks 🪨 🎸 😅 🤪 🙃

[@johnworthington8360]

You young guys crack me up! Good times dude. I was into this in 1972 aged 12. So rock on lovelies

[@cinemajim]

Keith Moon, hands down the greatest rock and roll drummer ever. Pete Townshend, one of the greatest rock composers to walk the earth.

[@heynow4512]

Those 2 other guys weren't bad either. J. Entwistle 1 of the best bassist and R. Daltry on vocals. Whoo-ya! Prima screams at its best.

[@AliasMark69]

The WHO….. “The Kids Are Alright” Tour 1989. Rich Stadium Buffalo N.Y…….. AWESOME After the concert the Who were being interviewed on the local radio station and the DJ asked the band…. “So what do you think about that new RAP music coming out”…. Roger Daltrey laughed and started to answer when John Entwistle said….. “let me answer this one….. It seems to me that if you can’t write music, can’t play music, can’t sing music, if you know absolutely nothing at all about music, well then, you do rap now don’t you”….. Then. Pete Townshend said….. “If Hitler was going to come back and torture the world again he would use rap music. Roger Daltrey laughed and said…. “Isn’t that the truth”

[@keithweelands5822]

You need to see Keith Moon live. Know one like him ever

[@missblondie2393]

I 100% agree

[@Veggamattic]

There was one dude kinda like him.

[@uncletom618]

Moon was the mad genius.

[@missblondie2393]

@@uncletom618 after his untimely death, RIP, The Who lost their heart, and mad genius is the perfect way to describe him

[@metalgod2642]

Hell yeah man, one of the greatest drummers ever!

[@davidthrower1553]

The sequence at the beginning was programmed into a synthesiser using the names Maya Baba and Terry O’reilly ( a guru and a musician) and then programming it into he sequencer - hence the song tile BABA O’REILLY. It’s just one of the great tracks on this album. If you like drumming - check out ‘Bargain’ and “The song is Over” from this album - it displays what Keith Moon called ‘lead drumming’.....enjoy your education - we had it when it was fresh and new in the ‘60’s and 70’s.

[@bartacks]

If you want to hear the Who at their rawest, most powerful peak as a performing band, you MUST check out LIVE AT LEEDS. It was originally issued as a one-record album and stayed that way for the longest time, with only 6 tracks. Then, about 12 years ago or so, they re-released the album to include the entire Leeds concert, which means it went from 6 to 33 tracks. The new version includes their entire live rendition of the Tommy opera. -So- if you want to hear the Who at their absolute peak as a performing and writing band, look no further. My personal highlights: Young Man Blues (included in the original album), Sparks (from Tommy, in the expended version). You'll hear a band at the top of their game, in complete control yet always on the edge. The Who at their best.

[@unclestinky6388]

"Won't Get Fooled Again" is the next song to listen to. The Who is famous for a "rock opera" called "Tommy" that was originally a double album that was eventually adapted in a film, and a Broadway musical, and a symphony. Like an opera, the songs told a story when played in sequence. "Pinball Wizard" is probably the most famous song from Tommy.

[@oldgar9]

Magic Bus on the Who live at Leeds album will blow off the proverbial socks

[@BrickMoosie]

"Behind Blue Eyes" is one of my favorite songs by The Who, I think it really showcases deep down what the band was all about.

[@scottferguson490]

These videos should be titled “Two bobble head dolls listen to classic rock”

[@samc318]

That made me chuckle

[@richardsanders3567]

I trust they have their hands on the table 😂

[@richardsanderson9883]

Hey Scott, back off on the negative attitude. The fact that these 2 are trying to look beyond the spoon fed Spotify playlists should be applauded. These lads parents probably were only just alive when this song was released. Give them some kudos for rising above the masses of sheep who follow what they are told to and are consciously looking to expand their horizons. I would probably suggest that their curiosity is greater than yours and their attitudes will be also

[@energeez]

heh heh

[@risenfromthepyre]

Man I see an animated series in the future. You guys should animate yourself.

[@johndardi1334]

Best hard rock album of all time PERIOD

[@lawrenceeason8007]

"Love Reign O'er Me" is probably their greatest achievement....from the epic concept album Quadrophenia

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

The Who: Won't Get Fooled Again Behind Blue Eyes Love, Reign O'er Me The Real Me Amazing Journey/Sparks (from Live at Leeds)

[@andyandalex]

@M. Gideon Hoyle Thanks friend! 🔥

[@MMFrye]

Definitely: Love, Reign O'er Me. I'd nearly forgotten that one.

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

@@andyandalex De nada. Love what you guys do! Also, left a couple of classics off my list: My Generation Who Are You

[@steveratcliffe2181]

Yes. Great choices. Young man's blues live. It's insane the power this band had on stagen

[@kevinmclaughlin1092]

Guys, LIVE AT LEEDS is the greatest LIVE album from the greatest LIVE group ever! The Who live is what they're known for. Nobody comes close. Listen to YOUNG MAN BLUES and AMAZING JOURNEY/SPARKS and you'll hear the POWER and FEROCITY that made them legends. You will then know what we are all talking about! Try to find a video of it because you have to SEE them perform as well as HEAR them perform!

[@Byte187]

"Who Are You" is another good one by The Who.

[@tommypwood672]

Overplayed to the max come on...you need to listen to the whole Sell out l.p....

[@rayraytendy]

Yes.

[@sketchesinsand8593]

This song really takes me back. Even when they weren't singing about it, The Who and The Stones and many other bands really tapped into all the conflict and angst of the Vietnam War and Civil Rights era. At one time, there were 500,000 troops in Vietnam. Everyone knew someone who had lost a brother or a cousin to either a bullet or the needle. Sons and fathers quit speaking to each other. Brothers quit speaking to each other. People left the country thinking that they would never be allowed back. A million people marched on Washington. That's what makes the music of the 60's and 70's so great -- all the raw emotion behind it. All the lives on the line. And there were no click tracks or other means to digitally "correct" the music. It was all real, done by real humans playing real instruments, right then, in real time. I don't wish for that level of conflict again, but it sure did get channeled in a magnificently creative way.

[@dh2392]

"Won't get fooled again". This song is the very definition of rock music.

[@bradhardisty1652]

You realize like this is the first squencing probably ever recorded. Pete had an Arp but the first Synth credit on a rock record was on Beatles on Abbey Road. Abbey Road was recorded on a brand new console at EMI.

[@andyandalex]

@Brad Hardisty That’s awesome thanks for the info man! 🔥

[@maryannanderson1744]

Cool fact!

[@bennyh4950]

Aahhh yes!! Studio 2 and the new solid state TG12345 MK1 console. The consoles that had been at AR before were STELLAR tube driven REDD consoles. I have never had the oportunity to go to AR or see the REDD's in action but, i have the WAVES plug In of the software version of the REDD console and it is fantastic!! People like Geoff Emerick and Allan Parsons and others who had put many, many hours using those REDD consoles said the plug in is so close they probably couldnt tell in a blind test and i believe them. I had recorded some beatles tunes for fun with REDD plug and the vibe and tone were spot on. MOOG: The first american distributor for moog synths was none other than RICK NEILSEN of Cheap Trick from what my slightly damaged brain cell recall's (momma told me not to come!!) that The Who were on tour here in 1970 and Pete had been trying to get one but was striking out in britain. Someone had mentioned the neilsen's (rick was a nobody in 1970) store and they made arrangements and had 2 units in house and pete went home with a new moog!! ANDY and ALEX: Cheap Trick has a TON of great stuff. My 1st tune to recommend is THE HOUSE IS ROCKIN' from their Dream Police record in 1978. Killer riff from Rick Neilsen. ~Benny~

[@michaelanderson2881]

The first pop music album to feature this instrument (Moog) was "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, & Jones, Ltd." by The Monkees in 1967. (Group member Micky Dolenz owned one of the first twenty ever sold!)

[@bradhardisty1652]

@@michaelanderson2881 I guess The Beatles were considered the first because The Monkees weren't considered a band but a TV show. I like Monkees music and they grew into their roles but Hendrix called them The Plastic Beatles and he opened for them. But, I would put that in the same category as synth projects that were non Rock or studio sessions at best.

[@Republic3D]

Thanks for another fun reaction video. Baba O'Riley is a classic. Love it!

[@andyandalex]

@R3D Thank you for watching another! They’re fun for us too! 🔥🤟🏻

[@marshman96]

This was track one from Who's Next. After the success of Tommy Pete Townshend worked on a project called lifehouse. but couldn't get the idea on to record these songs are the left overs from this project. This song is basically about Townshend upset seeing all the teeens wasted at woodstock and never intended it to be an anthem. The Who had the best players for pure rock Keith Moon on drums and John Entwhistle on Bass where amazing together sadly they have both left us. other songs to check out Won't get fooled again and The real me.

[@andyandalex]

@dlnd mars That’s wild thanks for sharing friend!! 🔥

[@CBGB_1977]

dlnd mars What you said. You encapsulated the story of the song perfectly.

[@KevyNova]

Sorry but that is totally incorrect. The teenagers of Lifehouse were the protagonists who save mankind. The “teenage wasteland” line is about the teens discovering abandoned cities a generation after WWIII and trying to rebuild them. The lyrics are about the teens leaving their family farms in the countryside and finding the remnants of the cities.

[@itsenergybob8917]

The opening sound was generated by a synthesizer that produced sound according to one's name. Pete Townsend was into the eastern philosophies at the same time the Beatles were. When he was playing with the machine he asked them to enter Sai Baba's name - the guru they were involved with at the time. That was the sound that came out. I think the same lab that had this machine was the same that first hooked up a keyboard to a synthesizer. The first band to record that was Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. Keith Emerson was the keyboardist.

[@jermaschinot]

like you say, just enjoy the song. I've loved these songs for nearly 50 years and have no idea what most are about! Love your comments about the beginning! "Almost feel like apologizing" that's priceless!!!

[@rossmudie9298]

I didn't know how good a song this is until you listen to someone listening to it 🤔

[@richardtaylor8595]

One of the best drummers of all time,hell the whole band is amazing at what they do.

[@jhschmidMD4]

'Teenage wasteland - they're all wasted!' There's the meaning of the song.

[@TheAntman1265]

No its not about being wasted. Its about wasted potential.

[@jhschmidMD4]

@@TheAntman1265 Yep - that's what I/they said.

[@squiresam]

No its really about being wasted. Pete Townsend wrote this the day after their Woodstock performance after seeing the stoned audience from the stage.

[@miVoYC5]

It was the 60's &70's, of course we were all wasted!! That's what you did! Now it's medical!!

[@toomanykats1]

this song is about kids being drafted to fight the war in vietnam and dieing for nothing, not about drugs

[@gerrym.9354]

btw, likely said before but, the album cover - at first glance, that's their shadows. But they're pulling up their flys after taking a leak.

[@kathynicholson103]

In the mid 70s, the local TV station in the Wash DC area (Channel 9) played the opening lines as the intro to their nightly news. Of course, they cut it before the guitar riff. Check out some live videos to see Pete T do those wonderful "windmills" and smash his guitar. One of my Who faves is less popular but a cool, funky groove: Eminence Front.

[@ryanpoortenga4849]

Love Reign O'er Me, See Me Feel Me, The Real Me, Bargain, Who Are You are all powerhouse faves. The Who had three distinctively different eras in the 60's, 70's and 80's, there are a variety of sounds and styles to discover throughout their catalogue.

[@edwardmeradith2419]

Also, “Love Reign O’er Me” (the closer from Quadrophenia) is really great.

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

Lol at not being aware of Keith Moon. “The drummer” lol

[@peterm.fitzpatrick7735]

I think the Baba in this song was Meher Baba, whom Pete Townshend accepted as his Saviour, and I think there is mystical kind of devotion to him in this rock song, particularly in the interplay of the drums and keyboard, with some of the lyrics being double entendre's for Baba surrender, who often compared to himself as the Ocean of Love and emphasized bhakti or heart-centered devotion to himself.

[@karlwilliams8397]

Keith Moon was one of rock's BEST drummers. Even Neil Peart from Rush was inspired and respected Keith. You guys need to hear Won't Get Fooled Again, I Can See for Miles, Pinball Wizard, Long Live Rock, Join Together, The Real Me, My Generation, Magic Bus, Behind Blue Eyes, Who Are You, Love Reign O'er Me, I'm Free, See Me -Feel Me, 5:15, The Song is Over, Getting in Tune, Going Mobile, We're Not Going to Take It, Eminence Front (unfortunately after Keith Moon died but still a great song) The Who's strength was playing live, they had so much energy. With lead guitar player Pete Townshend's windmill style of playing along with his jumping around on stage, then lead singer Roger Daltry jumping around also. John Entwistle just stood there with his fingers dancing all over the base, he played the base like it was a lead guitar. Then Keith Moon in the background always putting on a show for the audience. Here's a great video to see them in action live and appreciate their talent. The four of them had such a chemistry together, it wasn't the same after Keith died on Sep 7, 1978. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXWui3p4p6anrrs Here's a great performance from a TV show. You need to watch the whole thing including the interview between songs and the surprise ending. www.dailymotion.com/video/x2zfdpn Here's Pinball Wizard from Isle of Wight where you can see Keith hitting more than one drum/symbol in the same stroke: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4C4ooWQoLdrmqc Here's Summertime Blues from the Isle of Wight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaecaYWwgLd0oJY Here's a good live video of I Can See for Miles where you can see Keith Moon going nuts on the drums.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGO9e6FmmLl0idE Here they explain how John was so unique on how he played the bass: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4StqXSmet-Sj6M Here's some background on Keith and his drumming: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKjOpKqZip2hd80

[@robertcurrie8510]

This song and several others from this album were from the abandoned “Lifehouse” project that Townsend wrote. The “synth” intro is,actually, not a synth but rather a Lowery Berkshire home organ set in a “repeater” mode. The lyrics saying “teenage wasteland, they’re ALL wasted” is not a celebration of getting stoned, as many concert goers would think. It’s a reference to the waste of youth within the storyline of Townsend’s storyline. The finale has a guest violinist playing a jig style. I don’t have his name at hand but you could look it up. As always, great job guys! I heard this song a million times but seeing you two react gave me goosebumps. Be safe and be well bro’s.

[@davelordy]

_"The “synth” intro is,actually, not a synth but rather a Lowery Berkshire home organ set in a “repeater” mode"_ Marimba repeat.

[@spiked1002]

My God, the havoc Keith Moon would have inflicted on you two. Love your work, very funny watching the eyes closed eyebrow solo's

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Live at Leeds has to be listened to. One of the best live album ever.

[@benrogers3311]

The Best Live album Ever,, Catherine

[@derekthomson4043]

Catherine Fraser why, because your from Leeds?

[@chazm3]

Live at Leeds is definitely the best live album of all time.

[@skipbellon2755]

Possibly the most iconic song of the rock and roll era.

[@sharondianneb]

Summer of Sam. One if my favorite uses of music in Film ( top 5 along w t.petty Silence of the Lambs and Yes in Buffalo 66)

[@stevelangenkamp4513]

This whole album is un-effing believable! Ranks as one of those "if you could only have one album with you when your stranded on a desert island" albums (if you also had a record player and electricity and stuff).

[@lazerx1828]

The name "Baba O'Riley" ( which is never mentioned in the song, people usually call the song "Teenage Wasteland") is a mashup of guitarist Pete Townshend's mentors, guru Meher Baba and Terry Riley, an american composer and musician. From Wikipedia: Townshend stated in an interview that the song is about "the absolute desolation of teenagers at Woodstock, where audience members were strung out on acid and 20 people had brain damage. The irony was that some listeners took the song to be a teenage celebration: 'Teenage Wasteland, yes! We're all wasted!'"[4]

[@STILL-KICKIN]

Their album Tommy was the first rock opera like experience. The album and movie are both worth checking out.

[@benavich8]

As Brad Hardisty said below - the live version of Won't Get Fooled Again from The Kids Area Alright album/soundtrack. Just killer. "The Real Me" from Quadrophenia is phenomenal, and if you want to hear some real serious pounding, Young Man Blues and the My Generation Medley from Live at Leeds - trust me, the quintessential Who pounding at their best, although the medley is just over 14:00 long.

[@joshsheffsagain4662]

This was the first The Who song I ever heard, and I was hooked on them, I was about 13yo in the mid 90s, and heard it on a rock anthems compilation. Piano, drums, guitar and screaming lyrics... The essence of rock. "I don't need to fight, to prove I'm right,.I don't need to be forgiven!" Powerful stuff for a impressionable 13yo kid from small town northern England struggling to come to terms with being gay!

[@johnallen2771]

This song is great on headphones. I saw these guys live in the 70s and they did this song. They had the venue completely blacked out and then the synthesizer started that syncopation and strobe lights were flashing in time to the music. Then with a blast they were on stage and doing the song. Freaked me out how they did that, but I was tripping anyway and what a night. I'll never forget that.

[@OronOfMontreal]

The Who's "Pinball Wizard" was wildly electrified for their 1975 movie version of the Rock Opera "Tommy", and they hired Elton John in full Glam mode to sing it. You must watch the video clip.

[@jnagarya519]

Barf!

[@kikibooboos]

Proof that ROCK AND ROLL will never die!!!!!!

[@135chelmer]

The first song by the Who you’ve heard? How is that possible? Check out “You Better You Bet” “Won’t Get Fooled Again” “Who Are You” “My Generation” (the bass line is incredible) and “Bargain”. Look up the members of this band...all amazing in their own right!

[@TheDivayenta]

Pete Townsend’s take on the Woodstock crowd. He was a blue collar working class bloke who despised hippies.

[@Mona.555]

That’s right! Close your eyes and absorb it. Brought tears to my eyes. I love this song and album. I was 16 when it came out. Phenomenal music & creativity. So happy you’re getting to experience this band. Nobody else like them. A genius catalog of music. Like so many others of this era. This is why my generation can’t handle most of the popular music of the last 30 years. I didn’t say ALL, I said Most. They’re have been many wonderful musicians since that era. We’re spoiled and you’re discovering why.

[@JoeBlow_4]

I'm actually wondering how on earth you've never heard this song. It's iconic.

[@murraypft]

This album is in my top 100 albums, if not top 25. AND I'm 60, so I've heard a few.

[@johnalden5821]

I don't know if they intended it or not, but the last section of Baba O'Riley has a really interesting gypsy or even Klezmer dance vibe to it. There is something eastern-oriented in the accelerating tempo, the way the instrument sounds like it's improvising on a scale. Maybe it's the "Baba" in the title of the song. . .

[@827dusty]

AS is per Rock Bands in the 70s, The who are great, and the music is just as great. I remember hearing about The Who from my older brother in 1967. "My Generation", "Substitute", and on and on. One of the best Bands ever, and their concerts were so good, and worth every penny.

[@macandmefoley3037]

How csn a guy wearing a Floyd tshirt never have heard the who 🤷‍♂️

[@loosilu]

Where would they hear it?

[@paulsmith5132]

Who fans and Pink Floyd fans used to get into big brawls in the UK. Mods vs. Hippies. You can wear a Floyd tshirt and rock out to The Who but not the other way around.

[@loosilu]

@@paulsmith5132 I thought it was mods and rockers?

[@paulsmith5132]

Lucie Melahn that’s right!

[@loosilu]

@@paulsmith5132 Remember in the movie Hard Day's Night, a reporter asked Ringo if he's a mod or a rocker. He says "I'm a mocker."

[@sheerqueencat5089]

This is my favorite Who song, ever!! I feel like I knew The Who before they became really famous....got to meet the crazy Keith Moon. I think it's a masterpiece. (also, shout out to The Cars today)....Thanks guys! 😀❤️🔥🤘

[@jodiwood5311]

sheerqueencat Ric Ocasek 🎸Loved him😍

[@sheerqueencat5089]

@@jodiwood5311 Me too❤️

[@grahamkey8496]

The Who were the first ever hard rock band. Before Hendrix, The Beatles, waaay before Zeppelin. Their live performances are still electrifying.

[@Meandmymirror]

The way you said that first line reminds me of bring back U2, Nirvana way before Madonna. I think it’s called “she is still occupied with 1985”

[@leeswhimsy]

LOVE this song!!! Good choice, you guys!!

[@jvoodoochild2755]

This was an excellent song to begin your who journey with, as it was the first song on one of their seminal albums. And just imagine waiting for the next Who album, finally getting it, putting it on the turntable, and getting this song. because that’s how music was consumed back in the day.

[@albertbryan7132]

To really understand The Who you really need to listen to their album Quadrophonia all the way through. The Who incorporates a lot of classical instruments in their rock.

[@davidgross990]

It was recorded in Quad not stereo but not many had the type stereo to play it the way it was supposed to be heard.

[@timlamb1723]

This band was one of the bands that was highly influential on Rush Including bands like Hendrix, Cream, Pink Floyd, Yes, and Zeppelin. Nuff said.

[@trav_9830]

Wait.....that was seriously your first time hearing this song??? That seems impossible

[@andyandalex]

@Trav _ The amount of classics I’ve effectively dodged from neither of my parents liking classic rock is actually unreal, I agree

[@trav_9830]

Damn, I'm pretty jealous. Would love to hear a mega classic like this for the first time again. Check out 'Behind Blue Eyes' another amazing track by The Who

[@rodneymackay2804]

@@trav_9830 great shout one of my favourite songs behind blue eyes

[@derbyphoter]

uneducated children!! LOL our mission is to educate them musically

[@tracycarver6239]

On radio stations likely to play this song, they'll have to contend with many advertisements for Noxzema, McCormick spices, AARP, medical devices, and gold. I think those products may not be of their interest.

[@jeffk2526]

Won't Get Fooled Again. 'Nuff said. Probably the best primal scream in rock history!

[@hotelfoxtrot4979]

I once watched a live performance where Pete Townsend described the ephemeral experience of modern youth as "burning bonfires" and the fuel for those fires were the bodies of the young. Pete ascribed the song Baba O'Riley to his vision of a future deferred by the consumption and blindness in our destruction of the earth. The names "Baba" & "O'Riley" are the names of two of his musical and philosophical mentors I believe.

[@jeffreymccutchan8630]

AGREED!!! WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN IS ABSOLUTELY A HAVE TO.. THANKS FOR SUGGESTION

[@maukasara808]

If you can find it, watch “The kids are alright “. Great movie by The Who. Tommy is great too!

[@danhollifield]

“Won’t Get Fooled Again” would be an experience for you.

[@mzluna313]

I've probably heard this song 10s of 1000s of times yet this is the first time I focused my attention on the music instead of the lyrics! Brilliant music composition!

[@krisaebi5359]

Great reaction video! I appreciate that y'all keep the track playing, taking in the whole song. Kudos