Couple reacts to The Who "Won't Get Fooled Again" Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@jonnno2439]

This shows the mastery that each band member has of their instrument. Keith a powerhouse on drums, John the wizard on bass, Pete's guitar and organ/synth artistry , and Roger with that VOICE, and that SCREAM!. And it all comes together to create this masterpiece.

[@joelliebler5690]

Very true!

[@tomh8344]

Don’t forget the lyrics!

[@jonnno2439]

@@tomh8344 Oh yes. The lyrics are true year in year out.

[@johnnybeebe1136]

They also had a keyboard player, I think he wanted to stay unknown.

[@scottodonnell7121]

@@johnnybeebe1136 Rabbitt Bundrick. Had a drinking problem.

[@robertawesome2410]

'Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss": the best last line to a song ever, and oh so true.

[@dmCurator]

Keith Moon's drumming is so unorthodox and explosive. He was truly one of a kind. 💥

[@montag4516]

This song is among the most recognized and lasting examples in classic rock. A true classic rock anthem, for many reasons.

[@zq9m3xh8]

If this song isn't just as relevant today, even more so than it was 50 years ago, I'll eat my hat! Lots of people around the world are fed up and saying "we won't get fooled again!" Hopefully, it's not too little too late. Fantastic reaction you guys! For a Who song even MORE epic than this one, you must check out the original studio version of LOVE, REIGN O'ER ME.

[@davidcooklock129]

Yes. Love Reign O'er Me is required listening.

[@ottohesslein3230]

Agreed! I wrote some of the lyrics as a quote I made on a Telegram post.

[@chellj8175]

👍👍👍👍👍✌🏻✌🏻

[@oobrocks]

Arguably the best rock song ever. The epitome of what rock means

[@gregfagan199]

Exactly right.

[@oobrocks]

Thanks Greg!

[@lewisner]

Personally I would say I Can See For Miles is the best rock song ever.

[@sandydiller4828]

I’d add Gimme Shelter to your list, if I may.

[@oobrocks]

@@sandydiller4828 permission granted

[@marleybob3157]

This is an insightful song about society, government and how things never REALLY change. They just get moved around and history repeats itself! ("Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.")

[@leehanson1416]

Oh, hell yeah.

[@briansmith303]

"The parting on the left is now a parting on the right." Like you say, things don't really change, they just look different and they WANT us to think it's changed.

[@Mycroftsbrother]

Yep, they had their revolution and new Constitution and, what happened? "Meet the new boss... same as the old boss." I laugh when people say this song glorifies revolution. Yep, you were fooled again.

[@scottodonnell7121]

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

[@shelter9236]

Cause they're all a part of the same club...but that is changing.

[@centuryrox]

Ahh, you guys did this song! Now I ask you, isn't Roger Daltry's ear-piecing, soul-shaking scream the best scream in rock and roll history? 😉 Now try "Love Reign O'er Me" for more Daltry screams!!

[@eugenestandingbear6516]

Hard to beat ," My Generation ". maximum R & B was their early slogan.

[@jesusgarcia-xf9ge]

I agree the scream is great but, try Ian Gillan on Woman from Tokyo by Deep Purple! That is a Rock n Roll scream!

[@centuryrox]

@@jesusgarcia-xf9ge Oh Ian Gillan has a legendary voice and legendary screams in many songs! I'll have to check out that one. I should know it because Made in Japan was one of the first albums I ever owned!

[@porker5749]

Yes definitely the best scream in Rock history! The first and still the best!!!!

[@derwoodbowen5954]

The whole album Who's Next is really good. And they finished it with Won't Get Fooled Again. That's how you walk off.

[@cartercarter645]

Damn Right!!!

[@johnwaga3702]

Who’s Next has been one of my favourite albums for the last 50 years.

[@PaulFormentos]

How true, they would usually end their set with it.

[@Wasted_Talent007]

I never see him mentioned much as an all-time great, but everyone I know that has seen guitarist Pete Townshend play live tells me it was the most memorable performance of their lifetime. I press the like button for this stuff for sure.

[@petervandervlies6427]

Agree, saw them in Amsterdam 1972, never heard a more beautiful sound, verry loud. Best rockband ever. Only band that comes near the volume of The Who was Thin Lizzy. 👍🎵from Holland

[@bobschenkel7921]

A song full of political anger, and one of the greatest SCREEEEAMS in the history of Rock and Roll. Thank you Roger Daltry, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Keith Moon.

[@jollyj3285]

That scream is one of the most iconic moments in rock...period!!! You guys are awesome!

[@roadkill7314]

The incomparable Keith Moon on drums. How I wish that guy had stuck around longer!

[@mikemiller3069]

Glancing through the comments, I thought I read "the incomparable Keith Moon on drugs". 🤣🤣 After rereading it, I got your message right but thought, "either one is probably correct". 🤣🤣

[@Werockpso]

as a member of the old generation I feel we are in good hands with young people like you! you "get it" in terms of what the song stood for,thank you and keep goin!

[@kevincaulder9001]

As long as you are on the album Who's Next, open your ears to BEHIND BLUE EYES or GOING MOBILE. The album set a standard that opened up the 7o's to the sound of synthesizers and brought a new landscape to rock music. Roger, Pete, John and Keith established themselves as the loudest band in the world going forward without forgetting about substance with this work.

[@Spiritbro77]

You have to remember when this was written. The end of the '60s/beginning of the '70s. The entire planet was in turmoil. Vietnam, Kent State massacre, bombings, Kkdnappings. The KKK was on the warpath bombing black churches. I was just a kid but I remember that shit well. It was crazy. The revolution everyone wanted was for Peace and Love and Equality for all. This song is saying that is a grand idea but let's hope and pray we don't get fooled again by the warmongering hate merchants. Alas... we got fooled again and again and again. The line "meet the new boss, same as the old boss" is the essence of the song. Yes, lets make changes but lets also be cautious who and what we put in place...

[@Spiritbro77]

Also, this is my favorite Who song. Because it is so universal and political. Every one in every country can relate to the meet the new boss line. That is like a universal truth. :)

[@TheScavenger71]

The way BJ was rocking out and singing along he would have been right at home at a 1970s live Who concert.

[@chriswolf5120]

Crazy how relevant this song still is!!!

[@bostonwhofan]

You should react to The Who performing Won't Get Fooled Again live at Shepperton Studios. They recorded that live performance for their film The Kids Are Alright. The ending is amazing with absolute chaos on the stage!

[@sharp1667]

They knew how to put on a show that's for sure. Keith Moon was a riot 👌

[@scottodonnell7121]

You can tell Keith Moon is declining in that film. His drumming is weak and he has trouble keeping up. He died not long after that.

[@BattleMatt]

Keith's drumming is just off the charts on this track.

[@DWQJVB]

Perfectly structured song, and lyrics mean as much now as they did and unfortunately they will forever.

[@KiheiVillages]

Anybody who has heard this song knows the greatest ROCK Scream of all time happens after the synth trip. Everybodie's thinkin'; "Wait for it, WAIT FOR IT.....!!" YEEEEEEEE-AAAAAAAAAAH!

[@johnthegreek5836]

This is definitely my favorite album from The Who! I love that both are jamming to some old classic rock

[@keithclark6299]

The drumming by Keith Moon on this track is absolutely mind blowing, I wore out 3 vinyl albums of Who's Next

[@karenmandeville7116]

like the sayings says, the more things change, the more they stay the same. great song.

[@Blasserman]

"You know that the hypnotized never lies" enough said.

[@bostonwhofan]

And then about 10 seconds later, hidden in the music you can hear Pete sing "Do ya?". When they perform it live, Pete screams "DO YA???"

[@abc456f]

The great Keith Moon working that kit!

[@Luna579]

John Entwitsle bass playing is genius. Always have loved listening to him play.

[@MrMergy2]

Listen to this Who song at least 4 times. Focus on John Entwistle's bass once, then Keith Moon's manic drumming the next. They were often like 4 bandmates who were all playing lead.

[@maggieshevelew7579]

Absolutely! Was gonna say the same thing. The musicianship of each one of them was incredible.

[@atticus290]

The OX!!!

[@stevedrenth5053]

The modern day equivalent of this band is Band-Maid. Another awesome rock band that doesn’t make a bad album.

[@jeffelliott7353]

Has there ever been a shorter lyric, that still encompassed more all-consuming indictment of reality than "Meet the new boss. same as the old boss"? Absolutely brilliant.

[@Me-myself-b3g]

One of the Leading bands of the British Invasion and possibly my favorite. Roger`s voice is unmistakable and crazy powerful!

[@susiestone5644]

"Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss" one of the best last lines in rock history.

[@LindaEll]

I believe Pete Townsend wrote all the music on this album for a film he wanted to make called "Lifehouse." All the songs fit into his concept about some post apocalyptic world . The rest of the band didn't really get it and the film was never made, but Townsend 's songs made for one of the best rock albums ever recorded.

[@josephlawson9704]

This is great to see.. the couple who are reacting to the song grasp what it is really about.

[@beekay5914]

10:13 to 11:20 is the most exhilarating passage in all of rock music. When I hear this in my car, I pound the shit out of my steering wheel when the drums kick in. Fifty years after first hearing it, the song still gives me chills and thrills.

[@stretchgilbert]

One of the greatest Rock albums ever made.

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

"Meet the new Boss.... same as the old Boss." is probably the most rock and roll line ever written.

[@dickcnormis1444]

If it was written today it would say..meet the new boss, way worse than the old boss.

[@alabhaois]

👍👍👍

[@dennywranich7024]

One of the greatest rock songs of all time. Keith Moon just kills it

[@maxbrazil3712]

The Who generously allowed us to listen to their music.

[@Parpl22]

It's hard to imagine anyone never hearing this tune. It's considered one of the all-time rock anthems.

[@nancyanne1402]

Or at least be exposed. It’s the theme to one of those popular crime shows that are/were EVERYWHERE! CSI?

[@thomasp.3796]

The last line in the song tells the whole truth. Then, now, and always.

[@StatsJedi]

The most iconic yell in all of Rock & Roll.

[@bostonwhofan]

Followed by one of the most iconic lyrics in the history of Rock & Roll: "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss".

[@CC-Wulf]

My favorite album. Every song is freaking great!

[@dickcnormis1444]

1971,….Who’s Next, Led Zep lV, Sticky Fingers. , Fragile were all released. Talk about a great year…Fast forward 2021, there is not one album that’s half as good as any of these.

[@yvesdesbois8865]

Mine too

[@rullmourn1142]

They were one of the greatest, and most innovative rock band ever, even though their drummer was in real life mentally unbalanced.

[@ronaldwilliams6927]

BJ. You nailed the analysis of the song! RIP Keith Moon and John Entwhistle who's drumming and bass playing were phenomenal! Check out Quadraphenia...a masterpiece.

[@gregfagan199]

The greatest scream in rock history. Everything about this song is outstanding.

[@garryokeefe1605]

One of the greatest albums in rock ever, every track is a winner on this LP, like so many others in the 60's/70's.

[@andrewcrowder4958]

The Who said this was their weakest album to date, Daltrey stating "I felt we lost one ballock."

[@alvinjohnston4565]

I'm 59 with a Who tattoo on my heart .Been rockin with them since I was 11 This is my anthem . Long Live The Who

[@joanlajara3939]

Written in the early 70’s about the unrest of the sixties! Showing the brilliance of this great band! THE WHO!! Awesome to have you guys discover how great they were and are, def go see them live!

[@CaptainHarris-ip2kg]

14:43 It's not just the time, but also the society. The Soviet Union had been trying to expand since 1945, and the US and UK were opposing them on every front, even the domestic front where the USSR tried and failed to subvert various societies to push and expand communism. England had three major civil wars; and came close to a fourth under Queen Victoria; two in the middle ages and one during the very late renaissance. This song MAY have been a response to potential civil unrest within the UK.

[@МаркМерзляков-ы3и]

Speaking only of Soviet expansion, more precisely, not of the USSR itself, but of the idea of socialism, this is only part of the situation that does not describe the overall picture of the Cold War. Because at the end of World War II, the United States also expanded, geographically and ideologically, creating new allies and satellites. But there were many situations in the Cold War where there were completely illogical opponents, such as in the civil war in Nigeria, where Britain and the USSR supported the federal government, and Biafra was supported France and China. Or the civil war in Angola, where the struggle was essentially between Cuba and South Africa. But many are silent about the fact that in addition to the nuclear threat and the arms race, another important process has occurred. The British Empire was destroyed by the combined efforts of the United States and the Soviet Union, due to the coincidence of interests. The USSR's interest is to weaken its long-time strategic opponent. And the interest of the United States, which has always sought to dominate the "Western world", where Britain was the main domestic competitor for the Americans. This coincidence of interests led to the liquidation of the British Empire. Technically, everything was done through the same "velvet revolutions": they supported the Indians, supported the Africans, made it clear to the British colonies: "You can go out, you can speak out against the British, we will support you." And the Soviet Union confirmed - "we will help you."

[@duncanmaclennan9151]

LOVE REIGN O'VER ME is my all time favorite WHO SONG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@clintjo2377]

Real music with real meaning !

[@txrojas]

You two are awesome! Thanks for getting it. This song is relevant then and relevant now.

[@johnbuono9475]

I’m impressed with your insights. I lived in these times (67 yo), and they were very volatile indeed. For the first time, everyday people were questioning everything that that they had grown up believing. Love your channel.

[@laurab68707]

My favorite song from The Who!!! Awesome, awesome!

[@johnnytheb26]

Nice review Guys, of this classic song, that I've known all my life. The Who once played in my local pub, just down the road from me, in Southampton, England, in the 60's, when they were known as The High Numbers, before they were famous. I did'nt get to see them,as I was only about 9 years old, and pubs were a no-go area for youngsters in those days !

[@Whateva67]

Cool story 😎

[@johnnytheb26]

@Vern Sherris I used to have that album, but I don't know which pub featured in the inner sleeve photo, probably a London one.The pub I mentioned was the Cliff Hotel, which is next to the Itchen Bridge on Google maps, and is in loads of really old photos of Woolston, Southampton c1850. It's still there, but it's been converted to flats.

[@scottderechinsky9896]

LONG LIVE THE WHO!!!! 🤟 Going to see them for the 100th time in Philly on May 20!! 🤟

[@russschofield94]

Back in 1971 my neighbours LOVED this song They used to bang on the wall in time to Moonies drums

[@davescurry69]

Great reaction guys. What a song. Timeless in the message and the awesome delivery by arguably the greatest rock band of them all. More Who please guys!

[@johnmccarthy-behindtheveil]

I remember going to the record store with my friend to buy this album. We played it about 50 times. Great rock anthem.

[@chipurBillWhite]

…and I remember the 8 track thing with my brother.

[@jerrybk1]

One of greatest rock bands of all time. Remember they are British so referring more to UK than here in terms of message

[@maciejzniebuszewa8077]

Prophetic words and brilliant music are grenades in the hands of free people

[@TheoZoffrok]

Great reaction guys, and it was obvious that you were both totally into the music as well as the words - I always like to hear what reactors make of the music, the playing etc - especially on a song which was so innovative in the way it used synthesizers and indeed a proto version of sequencers; Pete Townshend was really pushing the envelope in terms of production, and I'd have liked to hear from you what you made of that (and Keith Moon's crazy energetic drumming!).

[@christophersessions3375]

One of my first favorite songs as a kid in the 70's. John Entwistle's bass playing made me want to play too, even as a kid. The ehole album is worth owning - damn near perfect rock album.

[@jamesreckling6697]

I can’t imagine how cool it would be to hear this song for the first time now. It might even ring more true than when I first heard it back in the early 70’s.

[@MrGettysburg44]

Look out the Shepperton Studios live version of this. It is fantastic! The Who were known as the most exciting live band in the World!

[@sammyholloway334]

Had this album on my turntable for a year straight. 1975. The who were one of the monster band of the golden age. This is without a doubt one of the most important albums of Great rock era. The who ,were a kickass band,when the Beatles had quit. When disco was taking over, Through it all, they had the best band. Move ahead, many years,and listen to GOODBYE SISTER DISCO.

[@TheCornishCockney]

Love Reign O’er Me is Daltreys best vocal performance imo. Check it out,you’ll love it.

[@leemundoartist9932]

The greatest scream in rock history.

[@steveg219]

Cool to see you guys feel the vibe of this older music, this came out when we were young and I can see you feel what we felt when it was new

[@waynegray1380]

I'm 70 years old and grew up 12 miles from Woodstock in upstate New York, Music had a big influence on my life. The Who was my favorite band back in the seventies ( and still ranks in the top three ).

[@pattymesagal2654]

thank you for the reaction -- love this song and still keep voting hoping things will change -- forever optimist -- smiles and love to you both

[@chuckherthum8719]

You guys got it! Trust me do the whole album! It’s a Masterpiece, start with Behind Blue Eyes

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Pete Townsend did this song and a few others with just him and a guitar for the Secret Policeman's Ball for amnesty international. All songs are great

[@carlvonclausewitz8799]

Keith Moon, of the Who, chosen as the best drummer in history, according to 'Q' magazine

[@stewpot6998]

Thanks you two. Pete Townshend, one of the best. I remember my older sister playing See Me Feel Me (The Who, Tommy) at her 'hippie' parties, over and over. 😄

[@keyrat1753]

Outstanding song. I saw The Who live in concert in Miami years ago. They sounded so good live.

[@robotjg962]

First time I seen them in concert was in 1976 at Anaheim Stadium in California. It was a all day event and the Who came on last in the evening. Best concert I've ever been at, and the loudest too.

[@robertlear2735]

My favorite Who song. I saw them in concert in 1970, 1980 and 2019. The best one was in 1980. They are my favorite live band.

[@jeraldkimball494]

I am a Who man from way back. This has been my music since my school days. I'm now 70 and still jamming with them.

[@scottharper6593]

It’s the British way in music back then, we told the truth about what was going on in the world because the US was so against it all, your own government didn’t want you to know anything That’s why they hated bands like The Stones, The Beatles, LED Zeppelin because they were singing about the truth, Dylan probably started it all actually but not a lot came after him Great reaction as always❤️

[@leewraysdiamondkite2001]

I first saw The Who when they toured ti back up this LP in the early '70s and I was just as stunned as you are. I was only 17.

[@kengregory6026]

Daltrey,Entwistle, Townshend,Moon....they were superb...loved Keith Moon, mad as a box of fish

[@rogerlucero834]

This song in particular, and all Who songs should be watched LIVE!!!

[@beckeydupras2572]

Saw them in concert 30 years ago with the Clash.....so awesome

[@rayhutchinson640]

I love seeing new generations experience these old gems! It's obvious you two get it, too! The groove and the message.

[@terrygarcia897]

Seen them at the Texas jam Dallas cotton bowl. TX. In the early 80s

[@mrnobody9104]

Saw them do this in concert 40yrs ago when I was 17! Awesome band just wished Keith Moon would've still been around one of the greatest drummers to me... all out all the time!!!!

[@darlenecronin242]

My favorite band… You’re correct the sun came out in the early 70s right after the peace and love movement which didn’t exactly end up in peace and love it ended up in war but they are British and after all that they just wanted to play their music

[@bhpalmer]

really glad you guys liked this one....truth....I grew up on this stuff.

[@detomaso_6235]

Asia & BJ, great review! Check out Love Reign O'er Me, it's an absolute masterpiece by The Who. Very dramatic with amazing vocals.

[@fidge54]

Yes. And yes

[@williambissell5943]

GREAT GREAT GREAT!!!! "Bad Company" Live Paul Rogers 2018 & Elvis American Trilogy!

[@zeppelinfan9360]

The drummer of this band is the one who came up with the name "Led Zeppelin." 🎸☮️

[@KevinPugh-hq8rc]

The trance organ at the end and the lyric "the hypnotised never lie", and then " meet the new boss ..."

[@donstuard2546]

Just like many other songs from other bands, the radio version of this song was played to death. This is probably my favorite. The keyboards , bass, and evrything else are great. I never tire of this song. This dong is about a scottish farmer who moves to london to seek a better life. Great lyrics. By the way, if you do not already know, this was used as the theme song for the tv show CSI: Miami. Love it!

[@alantauro13]

This song was used as the intro and ending of the TV show "CSI Miami".

[@davidbanks736]

Great song! The go to classic for who fans is 'Love Reign O'er me'. So powerful, beautiful arrangement and Rogers vocals are off the chart. Please try this. U wont regret it. My ultimate love song.xx

[@jeffduteil]

Great f**kin' reaction! Already subscribed (because of your Dimash reactions) but now also "Notified"! Thanks. Love you guys.

[@chrislaustin]

I started off a Beatles fan, as my dad play them mostly, but they made some amazing music. From there I migrated to Guns N Roses, as they made killer music as well, but it was raw, had an edge, and spoke to my younger angrier self. Then I discovered THE WHO, were Pete wrote songs the complete opposite of the Beatles, but just as well crafted and just as amazing. The Who was everything I had liked about the Beatles, with the high energy and raw sound of GnR, all rolled in to one. They've been my favorite band ever since, and I was lucky enough to see them once with John, and then twice after he passed, as I was born when this song was released so I became a fan in my early 20's. Even at their advanced ages, they still sound better live than any of their contemporaries of the time, and even better than most bands half their age.

[@chriskehoe1394]

I've watched several of your reactions now, what a perfect couple you make. Respect!