Drummer reacts to "My Wife" & "The Song is Over" by The Who

[@L33Reacts]

What is your favorite Who album?

[@shanemcivor8319]

Quad.Whos Next.Tommy.Leeds.Sell Out🤓🕺

[@sea1themall]

This one

[@kevincorrigan7893]

My favorite Who stuff is the live recordings from the Tommy era - that's when they were at the peak of their powers - the energy and aggression are incredible. The imminent chaos of the performances. The studio recordings are amazing but more orchestrated and controlled with Townsend dictating his compositional whims. Some of it's closer to prog in its sensibility and intention. I love it but the live stuff is best IMO. Good luck with the damn algorithm - you've got a great channel!

[@dawnschneider187]

Tommy

[@ceeceerider]

@@L33Reacts this one :)

[@jraben1065]

Moon's eccentric drumming on "My Wife" was the first Rock song to focus my attention onto the playing of drums. I had never before heard drums played with such musical creativity, intensity, aggression and humor. Although I had no natural inclination to rhythm, I became obsessed with Drums because of this song. In college I formed a band with my fellow students, and we played mostly for fun into the early 1980's. To this day, I always listen for the drums in music, and Moon is still my favorite Rock musician.

[@gingercarner8733]

@@jraben1065 ditto...but it was a handful of songs from Tommy that I heard first...and it is the drumming that for the first time I listened too more than the singing.😁

[@jraben1065]

@@gingercarner8733 Yeah, Tommy was also my gateway to The Who. I was nine when Tommy came out. My best friend's older brother bought the album, and we would sit and listen to Tommy over and over. That album blew our kid-minds. Funny, back then I didn't even know the band was named "The Who". So I thought the title of the Album was "Tommy the who"..! as in,, "Who is Tommy?" Most of the drum-mix on Tommy was very low, (which upset Moon), but softer drums helped Tommy appeal to mainstream USA? Then "Who's Next" blew the doors off.

[@XFLexiconMatt]

I love John's "My Wife", very funny. "The Song Is Over" is brilliant. Thank you!

[@keithroberts4952]

The horns played on my wife were played by John Entwistle who also played the bass and sang lead!

[@chitownlee]

I love Pete's voice.

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

The song is Over is wrenchingly beautiful in the Who's way...l sing my visions to the sky, sing my songs to the free ♾️

[@Ben-sq6un]

At the end was a bit of "Pure And Easy", please check out that, and The Naked Eye, from the album Odds and Sodds first. there are some live versions out there that are awesome, the second disc from the Whos Next special edition has a Live Set of some of these songs, performed before Who's Next was released, It's right up there with Live At Leeds. They were truly at their peak.

[@Humb7757]

I agree about the live tracks on the second disc… they are high quality performances!! As per Live At Leeds!!

[@Kerazen123]

This album is one of the best. Thank you for covering it. I'm happy you do them every week.

[@jellyrollnorton]

Me too :-)

[@scotstevens5263]

I like John’s “My Wife. But This Song is Over has more meat and potatoes in it. Happy Who Wednesday L33

[@vicprovost2561]

My Wife live in the 70s is utterly mind blowing.

[@missblondie2393]

Song Is Over is my favorite Phenomenal

[@jraben1065]

I Love "WHO WEDNESDAYS". Entwistle's "My Wife" has funny lyrics including "Give me a bodyguard, a blackbelt Judo expert, with a MACHINE GUN!" Besides the lyrics, and awesome Bass playing, Entwistle is singing and playing those Horns. And Moon's eccentric drumming with those repeated long drum fills is so brilliant. Pete's "The Song is Over" perfectly ends Side-One, and would have concluded Pete's proposed "Life House" Project. The lyrical refrain "There once was a note, pure and easy" is from the opening song for "Life House". The final rolling drum-fills and bass runs are among the greatest in Rock.

[@samguberman2288]

Entwistle was so talented

[@missblondie2393]

Oh yes those rolling drum fills at the end of The Song Is Over can make me weep

[@Coquinagirl]

They have great hearts. I always love The WHO🔥 “I’ll sing my heart out to the infinite sea” …A Quadrophenia-like song.

[@missblondie2393]

You know it 💜🎶 The line Pure And Easy are a prequel to Quadrophenia

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Incredible album ❤

[@itsobvious2]

I purchased this album in '71 based on the edited hit 45 version of Wont Get Fooled Again, and the cover photo. Back in the day there was no social media and radio was our way of finding new music. That and browsing through the record bins. I often bought records based on the covers. When I brought this lp home and put it on the turntable I was utterly amazed. I recall spending the next few months turning my friends on to this record. Watching their amazement.

[@L33Reacts]

I bet hearing this for the first time back then was a revelation for young folks

[@NoviJimB]

I remember hearing the full version of Won't Get Fooled Again for the first time, it was so strange to hear all those other parts. I had no idea the version I knew from AM radio was shortened (same thing with Yes's 'Roundabout' in 1972). I was 11 back then and absolutely loved the song. One of the first 'true rock' songs I really dug. I heard Who's Next for the first time when I was 14 or 15 and I was absolutely blown away. By then I had abandoned AM radio when I was listening at home (still had to listen in the car) and was in full-on rock and roll mode. A friend's brother had this insane stereo system with a wall of huge speakers and we listened to Who's Next on that, what an experience. And oh, the record bins! I first started looking through those at the library. By the time I was 4 or 5 I started walking to our local library with my dad. He'd take out books and I would always head straight to the record bins. They had a lot of albums and I loved looking at album covers, so I would spend most of my time looking at those.

[@davescurry69]

Just when you think The Who can't get any better, up pops "Song Is Over". Lee, the piano on "Song Is Over" was by the great Nicky Hopkins.

[@Kerazen123]

I love The Who. That is all. This album is a revelation.

[@RichardDickson-to7zg]

Once again Nicky on piano

[@poptart4260]

It’s their greatest hits album that wasn’t a greatest hits album

[@L33Reacts]

Dude it really is. Every song has been a banger so far!

[@somersetcace1]

I wore this album out as a teenager. My Wife is a great song. The music, but the lyrics too. `My life's in jeopardy. Murdered in cold blood is what I'm gonna be. I aint been home since Friday night, and now my wife is coming after me!" lol Poor John!

[@davidburton9136]

I've seen the Who play this live several times, and it would always bring down the house.

[@kevincorrigan7893]

My Wife is one of my favorite Who tracks. Entwistle was an interesting song writer in addition to his incredible bass playing! The way Moon accents the vocal line is always fantastic. One of a kind.

[@jamesnorrisbarrett8927]

Yeah, Pete Townsend wasn't only a guitar player. He could f*ing write. All the songs on the album (except 'My Wife') were his work. I bought this album when it came out in 1971, and here I am on my 71st birthday, listening to it again. Funny, huh?

[@missblondie2393]

He really was something else. It's rather mind-blowing how young he was when he wrote all the songs he did

[@Coowallsky]

"Gettin in Tune' on the same LP is a Master Class for bassists.

[@jellyrollnorton]

"She was the first song I ever sang, but it stopped as soon as it began." One of their master ballads, with hints of Quadrophenia to come.

[@ceeceerider]

I love the Who. I love these particular songs. Thanks for doing this one Lee :)

[@epicycles700]

"Song is Over" was supposed to be the final song of the Lifehouse story cycle. One of my favorite songs of the Who. Love the contrast between Pete's vocals in the verses and Roger charging through the chorus. John's bass really opened my eyes on this song. Keith being Keith and the late great Nicky Hopkins on keyboards. Just sublime.

[@corawheeler9355]

Great album .. really enjoying this

[@missblondie2393]

The Song Is Over is my favorite as well as Bargain I believe I read they never performed it Live The Song Is Over was Pete's masterpiece according to him Keith's drumming is phenomenal on both especially the last part of The Song Is Over

[@dawntucker5052]

My wife is so good. Had to come back for another watch! 😂

[@damonhines8187]

Love 'My Wife', John's voice, lyrics, playing, everyone brings their best to bring it to life. Used to play this in 1980 'til I had enough original material. Love 'Song Is Over' too, along with the entire album, Pete's unexpected changes in direction and texture, the explosive power of the Who, Pete and Roger's turns on vocals and the tag-out that led to my awareness of the abortive 'Life House' project: "There once was a note, 'Pure and Easy', playing so free like a breath rippling by". You've done 'Pure and Easy', I think one of the Who versions, I first heard the one off 'Who Came First?', Pete's solo debut. Great stuff, dude. 🖖🏼😊🎶❤️🍁❤️✨️🕊

[@dawntucker5052]

Can't wait for the Last track ❤😊

[@davidwalsh7128]

Please add Pure and Easy. It was to be center for Lifehouse, which became Who’s Next. It has added to remastered versions of the album.

[@PianoGardenMan]

Another good bonus track is 'Too Much of Anything'

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Excellent

[@marksimpson1991]

Entwistle wrote and sang that first song.

[@Kerazen123]

John is truly the best bassist of all time in this genre.

[@shanemcivor8319]

The songs that speak to you are always the best 👍

[@msfoodiediva]

Going mobile is pete and keith. Lee you will live it. Great driving song. Then again the whole album is one of the best.

[@rbking9296]

That was Pete Townshend on lead vocals on the song is over

[@AVGuyhall]

Absolutely one of the best albums of that era (and ever.) You have to listen to Tommy. It's a masterpiece.

[@robotronrichard]

Another great Who Wednesday! Two great tracks from one of my “dessert island” albums. Good life advice in the first to always watch out for your wife. Thanks L33! ☮️❤️🎶

[@brewstergallery]

The Song is Over is the Epiphany of the Who and channeling Pure and Easy which was left as an outtake. The Who at their best!

[@pauldavis2535]

Two of my favorites

[@CliffordLake]

These were next.

[@SnoopySnoops1]

Who?

[@ceeceerider]

@@SnoopySnoops1 😂

[@robotronrichard]

Who was first! 😂

[@mike-jm9rs]

I met John years ago at the Rainbow on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood being a bass player myself, we talked for quite a while, just a couple of musicians chatting away like old friends. He was just a really cool guy.

[@gingercarner8733]

@@mike-jm9rs you are so fortunate!

[@mike-jm9rs]

@@gingercarner8733 Yes I am very fortunate, I also met Chris Squire of Yes years ago at the Namm Show, I only had 3-4 minutes to speak with him until his manager grabbed him and said we have to get over there now, let’s go. He said to me Autographs meet and greet, it was nice meeting you Mike and he shook my hand and It was immediately obvious how friken big his hands were. Too bad I’m not in Canada too often, I would love to meet Geddy and talk base and baseball with him for oh I don’t know, a year or two lol.

[@BuckyWho]

Concert for NY is a must! Won't Get Fooled is included. 4 song set. Include John Cusacks intro

[@poptart4260]

She s come n !!!!

[@janicez2630]

When I was ten in 1972 and this album was released, I listened to it over and over as my brother got it for Christmas. We were lucky to have headphones and a Zennith record player credenza. Such great sound. We also got the Lynyrd Skynyrd album as well... those both totally shaped my love for good music. Thank you for the reaction!

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

Wow…. Love both of these tracks ! Been my favorite for years ❤️ Ya know…. I’ve heard these tracks hundreds of times…… and it sounds as great as the 1st time I dropped the needle (1971) great memories 🥰

[@ragnarmyhr7238]

Who's Next is my favorite one. And I really like Pete Townshends album; All the best cowboys have Chinese eyes, from 1982

[@dannynewman2]

Just a tidbit about Roger Daltrey that I heard in a documentary: He had approached Pete about him wanting to be the onstage embodiment/persona (I'm paraphrasing) of "Tommy" the character, ahead of him eventually playing the part in the '70s Ken Russell film...

[@hawkman4828]

always enjoy a drummers perspective ALSO ENJOY YOUR SONG SELICTION

[@b3stanga697]

“My Wife” is one of my favorite Who songs.

[@jeanphilippebaye1713]

About "My Wife" by John Entwistle, all the strength of this title is to listen to it live because it leaves a lot of freedom for improvisation for each of the musicians. I suggest, for those who want it, to taste the 1978 version, during the last concert with Keith Moon. The DVD version is shortened to about 3' while it lasts almost 2 times longer. To listen to it in full, you have to go to the soundtrack "The kids are alright" released in 1979 which retraces the period with Keith Moon. This live version of "My Wife" is undoubtedly one of the hardest titles of their career, even if the "live at leeds" is already very good in this area. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5KvnpZvmKh9h9ksi=vJby32pE4f0QvSGT

[@richardjacobs7632]

Great great album!

[@akadros310]

I like some of the songs on this album, but personally like their music from the 60s more. Who Sell Out is one of my favorites

[@vicprovost2561]

My Wife live was an incredible vehicle for the entire band to take flight, The Ox and Pete just went at it, pick a live version from the 70s and enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎶🔥

[@floorticket]

Have you heard of the infamous Who show at The Cow Palace when Moon passed out at the kit and 19-year-old Scott Halpin (RIP) came up out of the audience and finished the show? I think he played three or four songs. There's b/w pro-shot video of the whole show. November 20th, 1973.

[@stevepas1]

❤ who

[@L33Reacts]

Me too!!!

[@elvwood]

One great thing about John's writing on _My_ _Wife_ is that it's a funny song, but he puts so much care into the instrumentation. Even though it's vey broad comedy lyrically, this doesn't "infect" other aspects - if you didn't understand English you'd just think it was a banging tune. Brass + comedy so often devolves into "waa-waaaa" emphasis of the jokes, but here it's beautifully understated. Just add Keith...

[@johncollier9280]

I thought that amazin' piano work on The Song Is Over had to be Nicky Hopkins, so I looked it up. That amazin' piano work on The Song Is Over is by...Nicky Hopkins. He adds so much to every session he plays on. One o' the best rock keyboardists ever. An unsung hero. Check out his contributions to Jon Mark's album The Lady & The Artist-one o' his last sessions. His work on The Rolling Stones-Their Satanic Majesties Request is superb. THE MAN!

[@arizrich]

Absolutely great songs!

[@alexshkoditch4593]

If you would be interested in connecting some dots to the Life House project, the final line in The Song is Over references another Life House song, "Pure and Easy". The Who's version can be found on their "Odds and Sods" album, or you can listen to Pete Townsends version on his first solo album "Who Came First".

[@jellyrollnorton]

The last line is from Pete’s solo song "Pure and Easy."

[@iftikharkamaruddin1592]

If you like Who's Next, please also react to 'Pure and Easy', sung by Pete Townshend off his first solo album 'Who Came First'. We know you like Pete's singing, but wait till you hear him play all the instruments, especially the drums.

[@DougJables]

Great song! I like the hint of “Pure and Easy “ at the end

[@pauldavis2535]

Deep cuts

[@mikeross14]

Do "Relay!" live 1973 Old Gray Whistle test! Great performance Hidden Gem! band never looked better !WHO forever rocks!

[@floorticket]

So many non-album singles to get to.

[@thomasp.3796]

Besides being a great guitarist and songwriter, Pete also programs all the keyboards/sequencers you hear on all their tracks.

[@gerrydantone6834]

Nicky Hopkins probably played piano on "The Song is Over."

[@mattneil4211]

Poor John...he picked the wrong precinct 😂

[@brianvernon249]

I’m going slow. Tired of running. Gonna lay down on the floor. The notes of that section (& it’s first run thru) always tickled my ears. Edit: Postcard, the 1st track off of their b-sides one offs named Odds & Sods, is peak Entwhistle. Pete plays one chord while simultaneously recording it.

[@warrenfoil6851]

Some people got to see Hendrix. I got to see Keith Moon. Greensboro NC 1976.

[@RalphSpoiledsport]

This sounds like the vinyl mix.👍✌

[@yenlard6683]

Lee….You should also check out Join Together and Relay. They were recorded during the Who’s Next sessions but didn’t make the album.

[@alrivers2297]

Of the 2 I'd say I like The Song is Over more

[@brianshockledge3241]

My Wife live was anything up to 8mins.

[@timcardona9962]

I hope you gave Song is Over another chance

[@chrisnicol1644]

Pete played the VCS3.... ARP came a little later...

[@yes_head]

"My Wife"... such awesome f-ing lyrics. But "This Song is Over" is the kind of timeless songwriting that separated Pete and The Who from every other band of their generation.

[@RJ-oy7cq]

I usually agree with you Lee--But THE SONG IS OVER is much better imo.

[@JoeSlish-q2e]

pete did the vocals on song is over

[@L33Reacts]

Do you have a good live version of won’t get fooled again? Leave it below 👇

[@Tarkus7]

Live In Hyde Park 2015 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6vOd5Rtm7Bri6s

[@floorticket]

Toronto '82.

[@jeanphilippebaye1713]

For a live version of "Won't get fooled again", it's hard to find better than the 1978 version. Nevertheless, I'll look. However, even if it was proposed, I'm not a big fan of the 1982 tour. But everything is good to take from the Who because they always give the best of themselves. I'll come back to you with a proposal.

[@homer84065]

The live version of WGFA from 1978 is the most well known, but there are some other versions out there. Houston from 1975, 1985 from Live Aid, 1977 from Kilburn, the 2001 Concert for NYC is also top notch, and a good example of how they sound with Zak Starkey playing drums.

[@jeanphilippebaye1713]

Live at Capital center, largo (1973) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5Sbf4CthaadbdEsi=vM-2AR-GOixvY_kV

[@msfoodiediva]

Song is over with getting in tune go together. They just flow so hearing one without the other may be off.

[@johntarnowski9086]

This video will show the ancient the synthesizer Townsend used. Nothing like the synthesizes you see today. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWbZoIGvh9KpjtUsi=tNI8LlsoJ9r_cRBZ

[@JoeSlish-q2e]

john played all the brass in addition to the bass, not at the same time

[@shanemcivor8319]

OK now it's time for The Who Sell Out👍

[@gerrydantone6834]

You can't do "The Song is Over" and not do "Pure and Easy" from Odds and Sods. You must!