BRILLIANT!! First Time Reaction to The Who - "Behind Blue Eyes"

[@StaceyRPGReacts]

Hiiii sorry for the weird volume influxes! The video I reacted to had weirdly low volume so I had to crank it up when editing. Thank you for your support and watching anyway

[@prestonfromgreensboro851]

The Who is always best cranked up!

[@richd66-p4o]

I would never miss your reaction. I see almost every one within a couple hours

[@optimusprime2]

"Join Together " "Baby don't you do it" come on!!! 🤦

[@patrickoneill290]

@@richd66-p4o Same here your a breath of fresh air Stacey.

[@randynovak1191]

There are better versions out there. Also, check out the studio version.

[@larryhudgins3647]

Stacey, for your own enjoyment, you should hear the studio version...such a beautiful sound!

[@anthonygerace332]

Yes. I'd suggest that she listen to the entire "Who's Next" album. The closest thing there is to a flawless rock album.

[@marinesinspace6253]

For real, the live version feels rushed.

[@CJT7694]

Agreed. Not my favorite version, but you get the gist.

[@vicprovost2561]

Spot On, she did not hear the proper song and mix.

[@michaeldavid6284]

Amen. I've been a Who fan for decades, and love their live performances, but the original studio versions of their songs are very superior. A much more rewarding listening experience. Not sure why so many reaction videos choose live cuts of songs. They're rarely as good, usually inferior.

[@chrislaustin]

The entire "Who's Next" album was salvaged from the much bigger "Lifehouse" project which was to be another grand opera like Tommy & Quadrophenia. This song was a moment in the story where a certain character is coming to grips of being the bad guy, and is singing to himself in the mirror(self reflecting on one's bad choices).

[@KingoRichie1990]

I'm working my way through the Who's Next Super Deluxe. It's a journey!

[@ChrisLegner-qp1yh]

It's a lyrical masterpiece. As a composer, Townshend has very few equals.

[@Cadinho93]

Roger Daltrey's vocals in this song is legendary. Pete Townshend's lyrics really epitomize someone with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde feelings, then you get Keith Moon going nuts on the drums. Also, "Who's Next" is one of the greatest albums in rock history, front to back every track is astounding.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Fantastic Album

[@davidfoster3427]

If I'm not mistaken This song was Townsend's audition for the who.

[@Spiritbro77]

"If my fist clenches crack it open before I use it and lose my cool, if I smile tell me some bad news before I grin and act like a fool, and if I swallow anything evil, put your finger down my throat, if I shiver please give me a blanket, keep me warm let me wear your coat... "

[@rwclardy12]

See Me, Feel Me/Listening to You - Isle of Mann 1970. Absolute perfection.

[@pulsarlights2825]

Isle of Wight?

[@jlipp958]

Thanks!

[@StaceyRPGReacts]

thank you!!

[@truckrboat]

The meaning of The Who's song "Behind Blue Eyes" is about a social outcast who is struggling with their identity and ethics. Pete did write some of the lyrics from experiences in his past from social temptations. He wrote the song based on characters from a film script called Lifehouse

[@DoubleUtv]

I thought it was about Roger.

[@JB-ek4yx]

My favourite Who song! I've seen them 3 times in the last 20 years, including their 50th anniversary concert and I've been in Pete's personal recording studio & held his guitar, so I'd say I know their stuff!

[@fcocartin]

Hi Stacey! "Behind Blue Eyes" by The Who is a deeply introspective song. It brings back a lot of memories for me. I was a young kid when I first heard it, though I can't remember exactly when. I know it’s part of a chapter in my life, and maybe it still is in some way. Indeed, this song isn't what you would typically expect from The Who. I used to hear it on the radio and think, "That band sounds familiar," until I finally got the record years later! I was more interested in the song itself than anything else, which is rare for me because I usually want to know everything about the artists and their music. Anyway, about a week ago, it came on my playlist, and it sounded great! It reminds me that you can fall, but as long as you pick yourself up, everything will be okay. Thank you again for a great reaction! Keep them coming! Cheers!

[@neilpenfold9037]

This song is a masterpiece. The mood at the start, and then the rage towards the end reflects the lyrics perfectly.

[@doorofnight87]

Behind Blue Eyes is one of my favorite songs by the who (quite probably my favorite) and one of my favorite rock songs. Both because it is aan awesome song, and also because it really speaks to me as someone wrestling with their mistakes and darkness, while maintaining a positive face to the world, and also having blue eyes myself it connects me all the more. Loved your reaction and thoughts on the song.

[@johnwallen438]

Pete wrote everything. Try My Generation on the Smothers Brothers. Keith blows up his drums.

[@hongfang2348]

Townshend's deafness in one ear was caused directly by Moon's excessively fueled drum kit explosion as seen on the Smothers Brothers

[@Mike_Huntt]

They planned the explosion, but Keith inadvertently stuffed more explosives into his kit, unaware that a member of the crew had already placed the explosives.

[@vicprovost2561]

My Generation from Live at Leeds or the video of it from the Isle of Wight are superior versions, though that was entertaining!

[@mrbigbillyb8475]

Not quite everything, just the majority. John wrote quite a few of their hits as well.

[@ciphernine7824]

I miss Keith. He was such a one-of-a-kind human being. Completely mad - but wonderfully unique.

[@jimglenn6972]

I remember when I heard about Keith’s death. I was a high school student and was living in France. I really stuck me and can pick the whole scene. It was dark and we were sitting down to dinner. I remember it all.

[@MikeEnglund-ih1zh]

The Magic Bus from Live at Leeds.

[@shasta810]

you can't beat The Who. The live version of bellboy where Keith Moon sings is a real gem!

[@richd66-p4o]

I loved this reaction sooo much. I smiled watching you enjoy this and even laughed a little. Just like you can't get enough of the Who I can't get enough of your reactions. Looking forward to what's next

[@childlessdoggentleman746]

Out of the Who's incredible discography, this is my favorite.

[@ivandelalves8827]

Pete and Roger are still travelling around world with The Who. Some years ago I watched them in Allianz Parque Arena, Sao Paulo, Brazil. On drums was Zack Starr, the son of the beatle Ringo Starr. On bass, a relative of Pete Towswnd. Was a great show! Thanks for reacting to The Who, Stacey. Keep this way! 👏(sorry about my English errors, I'm brazilian...)

[@bigdaddypiggy]

I was born in 1971 to 2 twenty year olds & the Who was 1 of my moms favorite bands…I feel grateful for that 🖤🤘🏻

[@leegoodison]

Such an iconic rock band. when they made The Who the mould was broken.

[@Nasty-Canasta]

Ive said in another video that The Who are the best band to ever walk the earth. Yes, better than Zeppelin, The Beatles/Stones, all of them. No one was a good as them live and Townshend is an underrated songwriter and composer

[@ljr6723]

Interesting that you noticed Entwhistle's calm style on the bass. My brother was just like that on the bass. Half the time you weren't sure he was paying attention while you're out front working the song. But he never missed a beat. Always on the mark.

[@davidsoares9128]

My favorite band. Saw them first Fillmore West 1967, Then a few dozen times since. Was at the famous Cow Palace gig where Moon the Loon fell out. The best was a Berkely Community Theatre gig where they were on stage for about 3 hours and did Tommy for one of the first times.

[@madman1366]

I can’t even begin to talk about all the Who goodness that is in store for you. Needless to say, you’ve barely begun to scratch the surface. The movies, Tommy in particular, were beyond words.

[@robertstoner8244]

Keith Moon had a huge happy go lucky personality 🎈. Care free and loved his life

[@franksullivan1873]

Entwistle was one of the greatest bass player that I ever got to see.

[@donbergeson6771]

As someone who has always had blue eyes (and had depression for a long time) I've always felt a connection with this song and it's always been my favorite Who song.

[@toddoglesby9849]

This Song still gives me the chills every time I hear it

[@anthonyross4044]

"Join Together" and Pete's performance of "Drowned" at the Royal Albert Hall.

[@jamesdalton8539]

You should have seen them in concert! Roger Daltry (singer) was a regular acting in Highlander the tv series back in the early 90's as Duncan McCloud's best friend over hundreds of years (immortals)! Limp Bizkit also did a remake of this song! R.I.P. Keith!!!

[@simontemplar3359]

I so enjoy your reactions. And you're spot on about the competitiveness in the band. I always saw John as the older brother type. If you dig their harmonies, check out an early tune of theirs: "The Kids are Alright." It's excellent. "My generation" is also a classic. Have a good one!

[@adamkhan7736]

The lyrics to this song could be a state of mind everyone goes through every now and again. I purchased Who's Next and Who Are You albums on vinyl back in the early 80's in the north of England. One of my favorite Who song is " The Music Must Change." You might like the movie " Tommy" with Roger Daltrey as the Pinball Wizard which is also a great song.😊

[@brianh9358]

The version of Pinball Wizard in the movie Tommy is a cover version performed by Elton John. He also appears in that scene as the competitor. I like both versions, but Elton's version is a bit more bombastic and appropriate for the scene in the movie.

[@leekrick6051]

This was another great track off their album “Who’s Next”.

[@JimWinn-g2e]

Great choice another fave

[@petahpunk]

For someone not familiar with The Who, you have really figured out quickly much of the essence of who they are. I might recommend the song "Bargain", it's like a hard rocking love song, and the lyrics really capture what it is like when you are over the moon about someone.

[@petermachare5711]

John Entwistle, bass extraordinary, wrote and sings Boris The Spider, if you'd like to do a bit of John as well as the other members.

[@victorjohnson7512]

Between tours in the mid 1970's, Keith Moon showed up at Alice Cooper's house in Phoenix Arizona and spent the whole summer in his pool house (drunk). He made the local news a few times while on a binge and disturbing the peace.

[@robertstoner8244]

Your everything 😂. Love your reactions 😁 I seen all theses rock bands live . I grew up in the explosion of great bands after bands. Most of the bands led Zeppelin who pink Floyd are equally great 💯👍

[@robertstoner8244]

Tommy is amazing show a masterpiece. Saw Tommy it was unbelievable

[@dismaspickman773]

Once, I heard someone I knew, who struggled mightily, say, "The song says 'no one knows what it's like to be the bad man', but I do." And that person truly did... I will never forget that. EDIT: If you haven't, listen to Tommy. In my opinion, it is the greatest rock album ever made (and I am not alone in that opinion). They also made a movie out of Tommy, which is a trip and worthy of checking out as well.

[@paulkirk9168]

Hi Stacey, glad that you like The Who from their best late 60's/70's period. This was a classic album. The Who by Numbers is probably Pete Townsend most personal album, Slip Kid especially. As always keep on rockin beautiful lady !

[@jamesdalton8539]

One of the greatest Rock stories of all time was.... at the Monterrey pop festival 1967, Jimi Hendrix (rising Rock superstar, loved by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, etc..) was back in the States for the first time in years from London, Pete Townsend said there is no way in hell they are going on before Hendrix (thinking the Who were the headliners) Hendrix stood on a chair and said ok...but after I'm done no one is going to care to listen to you! It turned out to be true! By the time Hendrix had literally set his guitar on fire, NOBODY was thinking about The Who!!

[@davidburton9136]

With all due respect, neither The Who nor Jimi wanted to CLOSE. They each knew how good the other was, and didn't want to get upstaged. The Who won and went on first. Jimi "pulled out all the stops" as Pete called it.

[@JohnLedger-g4i]

Keith Moon . Legendary drummer and mad man .RIP . John said he he saw his main purpose in the band was to babysit the three unruly children

[@adam_renfro]

I love how you love Keith! Thanks for this reaction!

[@VintageWanderer]

As others has said please listen to the studio version as it’s amazing and one of the best songs ever. Short, consince and powerful!

[@michaelboismier1863]

Great choice from you! I'm a big who fan, and this is one I learned to play myself! Your reference to John is right on! He's like the Dad calmly watching his kids misbehave, but keeping it together❤

[@williamweiss6128]

Miss them so much. 😢

[@tomterrific555]

You should watch the movie " Tommy " based on the same album by the Who. Roger Daltrey plays Tommy Walker and Keith Moon plays Uncle Ernie. There's a lot of musical guest stars also like Elton John, Tina Turner, and Eric Clapton. It is basically a Rock Opera just filled with good music.

[@dryzalizer]

Interesting that you found a live version of this song Stacey, it was cool but I think the studio version would have been a better choice in this case because it has better dynamics, make sure to check it out soon. Pete wrote most of the band's songs, and while some of it is probably autobiographical, lyrically I feel this song is also quite relevant today. There are a lot of lonely, sad, angry men out there who would probably identify strongly with this song and are in need of friends, girlfriends, and general in-person social connection. For other great lyrical tunes by The Who, I would suggest the comedic/sarcastic 'Substitute' and the burn/revenge song 'I Can See For Miles.'

[@RykDavid]

Thanks, as always!

[@peterturnham5134]

Look, I'm 67 years old, lived in the suburbs of London. The Who was my local band that you went to see. But they were in the 70s THE BEST LIVE BAND in the world, playing massive venues like Woodstock and the Isle of wight festivals. OK, more recently AC-DC were the Best Live band but they are over now. Now I'm watching Five Finger Death Punch they are interesting

[@Indo1030]

One of my favorites from The Who Next-MY GENERATION from The Smothers Brothers Show-some of Entwistle’s Best playing

[@madhatter57]

Pete writes all of the songs. Usually making demo tapes and then playing them back to the band. There is only one song that he did not write. And it is "Success Story." It was written and sung by John Entwistle on their album "The Who By Numbers." Another great one you should have a listen to.

[@MichaelWarchol]

As always, loved your reaction . And you’re correct, these four guys were like brothers. You need to react to “A Quick One, While He’s Away”. ( Rock and roll Circus

[@paulhenderson8201]

Studio version. Some songs just need it. This is one.

[@Lee4364]

I have had had the pleasure of seeing them live after my Aunt turned me onto them when I was 9! I love watching you young kids react in pretty much the same way when I heard them... I am 60 now and I dig your reactions.

[@robertsimmons9423]

Awesome song! Keep up the good work!

[@perennial72]

Hello beautiful Stacey. Great reaction as always!

[@chitownlee]

This is off the Who's Next album which originally was going to be a concept album like the album before this one, Tommy. Nobody could understand his idea so they scrapped it but used several songs and added a few more. A lot of people think this is their best album.

[@wrosser1]

This has always been my fav who song, great job xoxo

[@alanhall2216]

You really must start getting into the two Who rock operas. They are both masterpieces in my opinion.

[@meherenowmaybe]

I have no idea why Tommy always gets the love. Quadrophenia is far superior, in my opinion.

[@chrislaustin]

This is a top 3 Who track for me, as it represents everything the Who were at their best, and as others have stated, give the studio version a listen. As it's one of the few Who songs I might say is better in the studio version over any "live" performances, at least the ones I've heard. I would also recommend listening to some of Pete's demo versions of any Who tracks, as he wrote 95% of all their songs. So he would lay everything out before bringing the songs to the band to put their own stamp on, and Behind Blue Eyes like many of their best songs are so very different when performed by Pete alone as the writer.

[@averageotaku1993]

If you want to hear Keith sing, listen to “Bell Boy”.

[@Skydog722]

And Barbra Ann from the Who Are You sessions. Can be seen on The Kids Are Alright....

[@kellau21]

If you want to hear them harmonize, you need to listen to A Quick One While He Is Away from the Rolling Stones Rock n Roll Circus

[@ChrisFreund-rt8rf]

The first time I heard this song was the studio version from Who’s Next,and it blew me away! Nice reaction to a live version which really the Who live is way better than them in the studio.Check out anything from Live at Leeds.

[@bazzer124]

Thoroughly enjoy watching every new convert to the music of my g-g-generation. Hit some older stuff like "Magic Bus" or "I Can See for Miles." Cheers....

[@jasonheaford8271]

The Punk and the Godfather is a fantastic Who song from their Qaudrophenia album, and one rarely seen to on reaction channels. It's definitely worth a listen.

[@scotttaylor7767]

The reference Keith makes to going backstage and ODing at the start of the video. Refers to an episode in 1973 when the Who were playing San Fransisco. At that gig Keith had taken some elephant Tranquilliser with brandy before the show ! Needless to say he collapsed over his drum kit half way through the show. And had to taken back stage to try and be revived. In the end Pete announced to the audience “can anybody play the drums I mean somebody good. “ A 19 year old fan named Scott got up on the drums and finished the set for them ! Lol. You can see the whole thing on you tube.

[@geronim0189]

Bonjour Stacey 🥰🥰🥰!!! Great song !!! you awesome as always ❤❤❤ !!

[@kennethkirchoff4824]

They aren't amping each other up--they're putting on a show! Rock stars like The Who, Jethro Tull, etc. know that you can't just give an audience something to hear--they could stay home and put on a record for that--but you also need to give an audience something to see, something to watch. And bands like The Who do that.

[@prestonfromgreensboro851]

Great reaction! This song is from the abandoned Lifehouse project and is from the point of view of the antagonist, or villian!

[@jimbryl2614]

Hi I think you would really enjoy listening to the "Who's Next" album! It is one of my favorite albums of all time. Some of the songs you reviewed are on it, but the whole album is amazing!😊

[@sullycassyt3555]

You should react to see me/ feel me or naked eye live at Woodstock, in my opinion the best who live performance.

[@CJT7694]

Stacey, you said you were going to react to another The Who song. I was going to recommend “Behind Blue Eyes” on Twitch today (if you do one). I was pleasantly surprised to see this post. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@MikeytheGeek7711]

Check out their live performance of My Generation on The Smothers Brothers Show when they were really young. Pete suffered permanent hearing loss from that performance and Betty Davis allegedly fainted backstage. It's epic!

[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

Stacey, you should check out their 1965 Shindig performance of Can't Explain. Gives an early glimpse of their potential.

[@timsimmons7916]

You are the most intelligent KZbin reactor I've seen!

[@bright9]

Anger hides sadness they say. That’s what this song is about

[@edferd100]

The best Who ballad ever! 😂

[@tappapb]

John was a rock !

[@vicprovost2561]

Incredible tune from arguably their best album, you should do the original studio version ASAP, it is THE Version you absolutely need to hear, in studio the mix is incredible and the sound pristine. Great live clip but not the song people will list to centuries from now. Give it a try when you can, enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤

[@meherenowmaybe]

I would put quadrophenia above it. Barely.

[@vicprovost2561]

@meherenowmaybe It is a double concept album and a greater whole but Who's Next has their best songs for most.

[@bplebanek]

Listen to "Love Reign O're Me" ( Yes, Pete wrote Behind Blue Eyes" about himself.) Saw them live in 1976 not long before Keith passed.

[@penfold7455]

You should do a reaction to them performing two particular songs: one is from "Who's Next" called "My Wife" that has John Entwhistle on lead vocals (he also wrote the song), and the other is from "Quadrophenia" called "Bell Boy" that has Keith Moon sharing lead vocals with Roger Daltrey. If you ever decide to do any movie reaction, one you should do should be "The Kids Are Alright", the band's concert movie from 1978 that a lot of your videos come from. In addition to the performances, there is a lot of footage of them in interviews and doing their thing.

[@mikeconway9849]

great reaction, Stacey! This whole LP, "Who's Next" , is a masterpiece! You should consider listening to some of their really early stuff like Magic Bus and My Generation.

[@frankp9324]

First time on your channel. Your intro reminded me of a song by Frank Sinatra called "That's Life", if you're curious about the first pop music superstar. And I see you've reacted to several of The Who's Shepperton Studio performances. Check them out as young men in 1964 with their first hit single "I can't explain". For many years, they would open their concerts with that song

[@jollyrodgers7272]

This video is from 1978, but this song first appeared on the WHO'S NEXT album in 1971. You MUST check out those original studio cuts, engineered to perfection, and often are longer as a verse gets dropped from the Live performances from time to time.

[@chrisswash7923]

The best live version of this song is at the concert for Kampuchea in 1979

[@domrodgers70]

Check out the The Who, Naked eye. Live at the isle of wight.

[@tonywrangler]

It’s the villain’s song in the 1971 opera between Tommy and Quadrophenia that was so prescient and descriptive of 2024 life that it boggles the mind. Unfortunately the opera Lifehouse just couldn’t completely come together and some of the songs were released as “Who’s Next”. It Is considered amongst the greatest rock albums ever despite never completely coming together.

[@stornowayscotland]

Stacey is so god dam beautiful it's unreal ❤❤

[@grondinolaf]

Great song, they have many great albums. Seen them 3 times 2 of which were their farewell tours...skipped the 3rd farewell tour.

[@trevalarose8155]

I couldn't believe it when Limp Bizkit covered this song. This song is such a classic. Have you ever seen their performance on the Smother's Brothers variety show?

[@ugadawgs1990]

This is the show where they open for Spinal Tap. The show was building to a crescendo but Spinal Tap refused to play in support of wage increases for circus performers.

[@andrewcorlett5954]

Along with You Better You Bet, my favourite Who song.

[@rayhewitt9677]

The Hollies The Air That I breath

[@williamreiser3118]

One of my very favorite songs by them and as a trained singer vocal performance major GRCC graduate May 1 2015 I have a four active range I sang this song many times it karaoke joints this one I get standing ovations every time Love is on The Way by Saigon Kick Dream Weaver are two others I get standing ovations for

[@comandante52]

Their the best song

[@stevedanos9866]

The Who are the Greatest Live Band in the History of Rock....especially in this Era of the 70s!