The Who heaven and hell studio version

[@mikequinlivan8842]

I was always looking for this song on their albums like “where’s Heaven and Hell??!!” It’s my favorite Who song. It hits like a bomb opening all those classic 1968-1970 concerts. Little did I know it was a John Entwhistle solo song! Not even a B-side! Crazy.

[@andrewmiller5621]

It was a Who B Side. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven_and_Hell_(The_Who_song)

[@mikequinlivan8842]

@@andrewmiller5621oops! Well, besides that, point stands

[@Kpengie]

@@mikequinlivan8842technically it was both a Who B side and an Entwistle solo song, as Entwistle recorded a different version of it for his debut solo album

[@ianblack4889]

I've got a feeling that it was going to be used on quadrophenia

[@anthonyvelasco5288]

@@ianblack4889probably not, considering it debuted onstage in 1968

[@robsokolyk126]

Its a shame this song never got the attention it deserves, greatest Who song ever. If I had to explain what the Who was to a person from another planet I'd just lay this little number on them.

[@catherinefitzpatrick9144]

I like what you said and agree it wasn't served enough.

[@sonicseducer69]

Christopher Knight overrated and overplayed

[@luizsouza2034]

Christopher Knight And then there''s the whole Quadrophenia

[@danielhayes1357]

Rob Sokolyk Underrated indeed. Makes me want to grab a guitar, and SMASH IT.

[@ttig4044]

@@sonicseducer69 just like the entire Beatles discography

[@ahenricks918]

John Entwhistle's voice was every bit as good as Rogers or Petes...

[@theonlyantony]

better

[@shauntempley9757]

Don't forget Mooney lol

[@Mpshfromlowell64]

I agree. Better.

[@stanmenshic8993]

So much better its way more soothing and expressive but what would have Roger played?

[@murraypassarieu9115]

@@stanmenshic8993 He was the lead guitarist in The Detours before Pete joined.

[@jeremiahovenden7155]

This is actually 2 songs put together. 'Heaven' is 00:00-3:32 and 'Hell' is 3:32-until you press replay

[@cmangel755]

@@flynncarter229 it’s a joke on how you should hear it twice

[@nicolasmrn]

great comment, sir

[@nyterpfan]

My favorite live Who song from their greatest period (1969-70)!! They opened their 1969-70 shows with this song--WOW, what a POWERHOUSE tune to start a gig!! The best live versions are the ones played at Woodstock and Tanglewood. The Woodstock version slams you like a TRUCK--it is raw, angry and LOUD!! The Tanglewood version is all of that--plus the performance is tighter and crisper. (The 1970 Tanglewood gig is IMHO the very best live Who show ever captured on film---the band was just SCORCHING that night and Keith Moon's drumming is absolutely spellbinding!!)

[@brucedunkle9136]

I like the version from Hull.

[@keef7224]

Agreed about Tanglewood being the best Who concert on video and your comment in general regarding filmed versions of H&H. However I’ve heard a few bootleg audio-only versions from Fillmore East and West and a few others from ‘69-‘70 that are just as good if not even better! They were just ridiculous back then.

[@nyterpfan]

@@keef7224 WOW!! Thanks for the intel on the Fillmore versions--will definitely have to hunt those down. (And I agree 100%--during that 1969-70 period they were absolutely incredible as a live band--I don't think any other group since has matched their combination of intensity and musicianship!)

[@JOHNWLOUCKS]

and I was at Tanglewood and saw that performance. What a great memory!

[@keef7224]

John in Pokip' lucky bastard!😂

[@billperspic2479]

The live versions of this song especially the isle of white and tanglefoot are definitely the best examples of the greatest live guitarist Pete Townsend, What a genius.

[@JOHNWLOUCKS]

I was at Tanglewood the summer of 1969 and they played H and H to start the set. Met Roger too. Super nice person.

[@billskalicky5400]

John Entwistle should sang more songs. I always liked my wife because he sang it.

[@thomasbeahm6640]

I played the HELL out of this single! I just LOVED it! Being rarely played on radio made it that much dearer to me!

[@jaimealfonsopereznicia1879]

Im so used to the live at leeds version, so this sounds kind strange to me.

[@RGalindoM]

You can listen to this studio version on 2020 «Odds & Sods» Deluxe Edition and 1994 «Thirty Years of Maximun R&B» Box Set.

[@mhos6940]

One of the few songs that The Who absolutely KILL without Daltry.

[@brucedunkle9136]

The version on "Live At Hull" is a absolute monster!

[@joeydimaggio6429]

The live Amsterdam version is my fav. something about the sound quality. auditorium sound. The guitar sound at 1:30 on this one is superb also.

[@shauntempley6615]

This song should have Millions of views by now, it tells you how people today don't wanna know real music......

[@MisanthropicOath]

Explain please. How many songs do The Who have? You mean to tell me, that all of the "people of today" should get a thought in their head thinking "I'd like to discover some great music from 1970 I've never heard, I think I will choose this one specific Who song I never fucking heard of"? Yes this is a great song, my favorite Who song in fact...but your logic is ridiculous. So then, what if this particular video of this particular song (a few people have this same song up on youtube) did have millions of views, but some other Who video did not? Does that mean people of today still don't want to know real music? Or is it just because millions of people didn't view this particular video of this particular song that you think the people of today don't want to hear real music? Also, would you be believing that the people of today did in fact want to hear real music if this did have millions of views?

[@leonardo2903]

I think that he just over praised. The problem I feel is on the other side of the moon: why people can't do music like this today? Geistclan

[@jameswood3977]

+Geistclan Very well put my friend I also love the Who (for many years) but never knew this track until I saw it transcribed in a John Entwhistle Bass book that I'm planning to purchase. In fact its given me one more reason to buy it

[@josevillarreal4003]

The Live at Leeds version of this track is so SICK. It's absurd to me that it wasn't officially released until this millennium. This jam is incredible

[@chazboner7041]

Jose Villarreal this millennium? It was released on 25th anniversary Live at Leeds reissue on 2/14/95.

[@clarkthesharkshow9944]

I sware,...every single song by who,...could be # 1,...hit,...always pushing the limits of rock,...

[@typeterson9750]

one of the best songs written. ever. rip je

[@TheJaseDisgrace]

At last! I've been wanting to hear this again after laying my record player to rest years ago! Hard to find on CD, I'm of the minority that prefers this studio version to any live version. I just love the sound, the acoustic guitar adds to it, and Petes solo is cool. I stil love the live version, especially to watch them do it, but this is the one I loved back in '84 when I first heard it. The Who rule!!!!

[@RGalindoM]

You can listen to this studio version on 2020 «Odds & Sods» Deluxe Edition and 1994 «Thirty Years of Maximun R&B» Box Set.

[@chgobrd]

I agree with you. I like the studio version better as well.

[@MrWininja]

What a great jam!!! Moon and Entwistle flat out rock!!

[@claytonkaeiser6214]

I discovered this song as the B-Side to "Summertime Blues" when I brought the 45 in 1970 (still have it). It's just as good as the A-Side, especially the instrumentals on the bridge section. I used to play both sides full blast on our chest-sized Hi-Fi stereo when my parents weren't home.

[@akooloui1600]

I woke up with this song already playing in my head. Didn't remember much of the lyrics. Just was pretty shure that it's from The Who. Called my father to croak (still sleepy) the melody into the phone. Strange enough he couldn't help me along. Took me about an hour of unrest and turmoil to find the truth and see the light. Thank god I did. Entwistle, huh? That son of a bitch had some kind of humor! I've just learned that it was also he who wrote "Cousin Kevin" and "Fiddle About". Alright, I see where we're heading. I like it. Da capo.

[@samgub]

yes Entwistle was so talented, played many instruments, wrote My Wife too excellent lyrics

[@danielolson4286]

"Live version better than studio version" applies to the Who more often than any other band I can think of.

[@rajbeast]

great guitar solo!!!!!!

[@pabloghio8221]

Obra maestra aguante los Who!!!!

[@liambrawley]

the live version is harder hitting, this is still great obviously

[@elirosen1391]

I don't know. I like John's voice with his "Lady Madonna" snarl.

[@nuada931]

Hard rock anthem!

[@rip2shred]

Thanx. I have this on a old 45 with Summertime Blues.

[@trfesok]

John also did a version on his solo album "Rigor Mortis Set In". I put both of these studio and the Who's "Live at Leeds" (where this is the opener) in my "Who's Beaty.." playlist. Thanks for uploading so I don't wear out my old 45!

[@jfduquette666]

Not on Rigor Mortis, but on Smash Your Head Against the Wall!

[@trfesok]

Oops!

[@jfduquette666]

It's ok mate, we all make honest mistakes! lol

[@elirosen1391]

+jfduquette666 He redid "My Wife" on Rigor Mortis!

[@jonapplegate6695]

This an excellent example of how their famous early manager should have been kept from trying to studio produce them. This is one of the band's fiercest songs and it is totally bungled here. This could have been the start date of "heavy metal". Instead, it is nothing. Listen to the version from Live At The Isle Of Wight and think about it. Not to mention that this was just their warm up song back in the day.

[@clarkthesharkshow9944]

Fuck,..!!! Nothing ROCKS LIKE THE WHO,...

[@catherinefitzpatrick9144]

A favorite Who Song of mine, for sure!

[@pedroerick1874]

The who's masterpiece

[@NorthernBandit1]

...a foot note to this...they also performed this at Leeds University at the "Live at Leeds concert" Event.

[@juliocarloz7839]

Uma porrada em forma de música!

[@PassengersMusic777]

I can't decide if this version or the Leeds version is better. Such dilemmas can kill a man

[@unicorn_puppy524]

PassengersMusic777 neither, tanglewood is the best version for me

[@DaveAnchovies]

Tanglewood

[@philbouchard8366]

Another great Entwistle song that you don’t hear much is ‘Postcards’ from ‘Odds & Sods’

[@Vydeomotivazionali]

one of the best Who songs.

[@lyleliliwort8489]

Why can't we have eternal life And never die? Never die?

[@bobsmith6543]

The band hated the studio version of this song. This recording was actually made at the BBC studios (along with acoustic versions of "I'm Free," "Substitute," and an electric version of "Shakin' All Over"--all of which can be found on "The Who BBC Sessions" disc). This recording was actually released as the b-side of "Summertime Blues"--the Live at Leeds version. There may be another studio version of this song that was recorded a couple months later, but it has never been released. The possible alternate version was said to be recorded for consideration for the unfinished follow-up EP/LP to "Tommy" (which may have been called "Naked Eye" or "Seven Foot Car in A 6 Foot Garage") which probably would have included "Naked Eye," "Water," "Now I'm A Farmer," "Postcard," "I Don't Even Know Myself," and the unreleased "There's a Fortune in Those Hills."

[@chazboner7041]

Bob Smith the band never said they hated this version.

[@jordanfiddle7122]

Wasn't on live at leeds until many years later. So I was thrilled when I got it

[@averyadrian1534]

This song has taken hold on me for some reason

[@johnbazy]

I wish this was included in Tommy. This could have been a priest telling Tommy about religion, after he got his senses back. And what is your problem with the studio version? Many Who songs sound worse compared to the live version than this.

[@pinecone9619]

The live version sounds way more intense. If this was like that, I could have seen light on the billboards.

[@ValentinoAlmeida-sh5pl]

Heaven and hell in Live at leeds is amazing.

[@JasonBonitati]

Damnit. even the studio version is fucking fantastic!

[@RickGibbonsOfficial]

Off the top of my head, I can't think of any Moon-era Who songs that sound better as studio songs as opposed to live stuff.

[@slimkickens]

quadrophenia is the exception that proves that rule

[@tomcoleman6403]

Maybe I can see for miles.

[@petemccarry2326]

The mono version.

[@andywankel2720]

First time I’ve heard the studio version-Thanks for posting!

[@andrelemospiucco5364]

John looks like is holding a Rickenbacker Bass in the first pic. I've never seen him with one of these...

[@zaxxon515]

This first appeared as the B-side of the single Summertime Blues. Summertime blues was the live leeds version, H & H was the studio version.

[@uranium2359]

Fantastic!!!....

[@Astrosimi]

For some reason I really like the sound of the acoustic guitar here. It kind of reminds of some of their Tommy period, specially Sparks.

[@figgylimstock2573]

John should of written more songs for The Who

[@BobbyGeneric145]

My friend you are SO CORRECT! IOW WAS THE MOST AMAZING LIVE SHOW EVER RECORDED!!!!!!!!

[@danielhayes7967]

Needs to be played in key of G sharp. Gives it "FULL RAGE."

[@runreilly]

i like this version. hard to believe they werent too keen on it. guitar solo is nice.. some great high points

[@vinnypimentel]

this song talk about the true, thank you mr. entwistle.

[@GriefTourist]

The Who - practically the only hard rock you need

[@ClemenzaKimble]

I've usually been the type to prefer the more polished studio version of a song rather than the live approach, but Live at leeds kicks this one out the window.

[@rip2shred]

I still have my 45 of this song as it appeared as a B-side of Summertime Blues.

[@Hady1994]

i've got Who's Missing great compliation like Odds and Sods. thanks for uploading

[@Mynamesalexa]

I like the Smash Your Head Against The Wall version better. This is good though.

[@danielakupczak6912]

Que música!!!!!!! ❤

[@rajarahman2655]

WHY THE THUMBS DOWN? FANTASTIC TUNE. Oh well, everyone has an opinion.

[@nickeax]

I've never heard this, thank you!

[@rutherfordBHAZED]

The more I hear this song, the more I LOVE THE "LIVE" VERSION!!!!!!

[@johngrow]

Why are we seeing any pictures other than John Entwistle’s in this video?

[@Vato-Psyko-Loko]

The who and AC DC. All you need for a Rock museum.

[@iain79]

quality tune fae john entwistle.......

[@MrCSRT8]

Awesome!

[@JesusChrist-qc2xc]

This is the Who at their pinnacle.

[@ebf1957]

It might've been for radio purposes. There's two versions of Magic Bus. Some radio stations played the version that faded out while other stations played the extended version.

[@bobsmith6543]

This recording was actually recorded for BBC radio...and then, interestingly, released as the b-side of "Summertime Blues--Live At Leeds."

[@chazboner7041]

Bob Smith bullshit! It was recorded at IBC studios.

[@playitsafe20]

The true single version (which this is not btw) has a light jingle sound at the end, and does not fade out.

[@mikedavies395]

Why can't we have eternal life, and never die?

[@antisocialite927]

I've only ever heard the live at leeds othernlive vesrions. Whats this from?

[@MichaelHansenFUN]

why does it fade out? this was released as the b side to SUMMERTIME BLUES and it doesnt fade out at the end and it also seems to have the sound of breaking glass...

[@alfredocadaver4736]

Their best

[@liambrawley]

@danolson ... yup you are 100% right

[@Kohntarkosz]

Actually, Who's Missing was a compilation of songs that hadn't been on any of their regular albums. Some of them were previously unreleased, but some of them were only released on singles. Heaven And Hell was, I believe, the B-side of Summertime Blues.

[@richardallen3360]

Just to be specific, one song "Shout and Shimmy" did appear on the first UK LP "My Generation". It was replaced by "Instant Party" (aka "Circles") on the US version. Referring to the cd cover insert, "All selections previously unreleased on an American L.P." - 3 songs are "Unreleased Anywhere", 3 songs are "Unreleased in U.S.A.", and 6 songs are the "B-side of U.S.A. Single". Please note: 2 songs, "I'm a Boy" and "Mary-Anne with the Shaky Hands" appeared on the "Meaty, Beaty, Big and Bouncy" hits LP and "Happy Jack/A Quick One" LP respectively, but the U.S. single/45 rpm versions on "Who's Missing" are listed as the "Original Version". Perhaps a different mix than the UK single/45 release. I also have the "Two's Missing" CD. It has more unreleased songs and US and UK B-sides, and the UK only single "The Last Time"/"Under My Thumb" (yes, those Stones songs). Unfortunately, the cd cover insert doesn't identify which are unreleased or B-sides. I bought both CD's when new - "Who's Missing" (1985) and "Two's Missing (1987).

[@richardallen3360]

One more note: Both Cd's were not re-mastered, so the sound quality varies. The songs from 1969 onwards sound excellent as The Who had better recording equipment to utilize. Sorry, but I'm never selling my CD's.

[@richardallen3360]

Need to correct my comment. "I'm a Man", included on "Who's Missing", is the only song from the compilation that originally appeared on a regular LP. It was on the UK LP "My Generation", but was replaced on the US LP "The Who Sings My Generation" with "Instant Party (Circles)". I read that the Who's version of "I'm a Man" was deemed offensive by the US censors, which explains why it was deleted.

[@chazboner7041]

Richard Allen hey, asshole. Shout and shimmy wasn’t on the My Generation album.

[@coreymoreau]

can someone who knows bass please tell me what kind of scales he plays at the beginning?

[@davidpeters44]

+Corey Moreau He's just playing some blues scale riffs over a three chord change.

[@TristanAlricMusic]

It's mostly G minor pentatonic, but he's adding quite a bit of extra notes for chromatic runs (for example, a F# to transition between an F and a G), which is a very common blues & rock thing. He's also obviously throwing in some Eb (which isn't normally part of G pentatonic), since the second chord of the progression is Eb major.

[@chazboner7041]

He’s playing the quadraphonic, pentatonic Seattle Sonic, Gin and Tonic, Hooked on Phonics, No Ebonics scale.

[@aturmadacaverna]

🤘🤘🤘

[@GrayWoIf]

Didn't know there was a studio version

[@thewillismon]

+GrayWoIf B side of the single "Summertime Blues" I don't think it was ever put on an album till well into the 90's

[@unicorn_puppy524]

+thewillismon correct, apart from being the b side to summertime blues, it didn't appear until 1994 on the 30 years of maximum r&b box set

[@sparklerdims]

I had it on Who's Missing which came out in 1985

[@richardallen3360]

You are correct. "Who's Missing", which was released on CD (1985), was the first time "Heaven and Hell", and other songs, had appeared on an album. I don't recall if their was a vinyl version of the CD. I have this CD and the "Two's Missing" CD (1987); both bought when new! Also, see my reply for Kohntarkosz below.

[@davidlane5306]

it showed up on a solo Entwhistle album as well.

[@epiphonevester]

tell that crap to somebody who cares, we are here to listen to the masterpiece of a tune!

[@ebf1957]

Pretty good.

[@pinecone9619]

The live at the Leeds version sounds better

[@Brian79Jones]

it sounds like WHY CANT WE HAVE ETERNAL LAUGH, AND NEVER DIE?

[@chazboner7041]

Brian79Jones “Life”

[@ebf1957]

Wishing a happy 66th birthday to Roger Daltrey.

[@langstonanderson6558]

I always thought that this song should have been on Tommy

[@ultamitebottom009]

yes. That was the early Who. Why dont you read it. i read it in spanish

[@RGeraghty94]

@baylorfan1990 Except for Quadrophenia. That album is perfection. Oh and My Generation.

[@magicmike618]

listen to the glass shatter at athe end....

[@jomic9060]

yes the beatles, but with the who what other rock bands, and only the rock band genre. what other bands have all members sang a song or two.

[@LizzyVonBloom]

KISS

[@MichaelHansenFUN]

too bad it fades out at the end the other version you can hear glass breaking

[@ultamitebottom009]

How come?

[@chriscuttriss]

Agree but this is still a cool version

[@stanmenshic8993]

Another scorching song from Entwistle, Heavens above Pete you needed to allow more of John's songs because they were invariably sonic gems & hell not sure if I'm the only one but Entwistle's vocals were way better than Roger who also never manager to learn how to play an instrument in 60 years

[@beelzabubba]

Is this an out-take? I don't remember this being on any studio album...

[@chazboner7041]

beelzabubba b side of summertime blues

[@RGalindoM]

You can listen to this studio version on 2020 «Odds & Sods» Deluxe Edition and 1994 «Thirty Years of Maximun R&B» Box Set.

[@27dedrummer]

@RamboW4NN463 doesn't it say in whatever religion ur from to be open-minded? if it doesn't then stop blowing things up

[@MichaelHansenFUN]

not really "WHO's Missing"?

[@baylorfan1990]

every live who song kicks the studio version's ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MiguelMartinMusic]

John was a great singer but towards the end his voice just wasn't the same....I always liked him as a Singer also.....

[@cgravier]

anyone got TAB for this lol I just got a univox superfuzz