Eminence Front - The Who | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

Back checking out some more Who!! Make sure to Vote in this week’s Poll!! Cheers guys have a great weekend!! 🙌🏻🔥❤️

[@vampireslayer1989]

What is Eminence Front? It’s a put-on. (Pete Townsend sometimes sings; “It’s Bulls__t”.) The song is about a Cocaine Party for society’s elite “The snow packs as the skier tracks” People forget. Come and join the party dressed to kill. Like the (child of the 60s) Vampire Slayer always says; “Kids, Don’t do drugs.”

[@calvinwboaz7085]

Are you putting us on?

[@michaelnemeth3704]

Great tune, I've seen The Who a total of 19 times through the years, never with Keith Moon but love this song. Still waiting for you guys to play Young Man Blues or My Generation from the"Live at Leeds' album!!! Greatest live album of all time!!! Come on guys!!! Live atLeeds!!!

[@peterquinones3522]

Play The Who covers of Summertime Blues or Young Man Blues back to back with the originals by Mose Allison.and Eddie Cochrane, respectively. Get a little creative!

[@loosilu]

@@peterquinones3522 Which version? I like Isle of Wight

[@Ou81gi812]

Roger Daltrey may be the voice of The Who, but Pete Townsend IS The Who. Pete wrote EVERYTHING!!!

[@sealisland1]

Pete is lead vocals here.

[@gregoryeatroff8608]

John Entwistle usually penned a track or two on each album. Daltrey and Moon didn't compose much, though I like Moon's "I Need You (Like a Hole in the Head)."

[@sealisland1]

@@gregoryeatroff8608, Boris the Spider was one of my favorite off-beat tunes John wrote.

[@TheSkepcat]

Your comments are solid regarding townsend. You should put ears on anything off of white city specifically GIVE BLOOD. A taste of floyd, who, and toto. You will love it.

[@loosilu]

@@TheSkepcat What a fantastic song.

[@bywodensbeard9841]

I will never, ever complain about a the Who song, however, this song deserves another video reaction of the Live version in Toronto 1982

[@hodgod1056]

Live version is better than the studio version. Agree totally

[@sfbayareagirl]

Yess! Their live version is great. I prefer watching a band in action as long as the song holds up and this does.

[@mariefc8504]

Yes it does.

[@sandrasmith7501]

AB-SO-DANG-TUTELY!!! Live version is well worth them taking a second look..hope they do.

[@ejreiffenstein]

Toronto version is the bomb. I saw them the week before Toronto when they were in Syracuse. This was my fist concert and if I remember the ticket was 15 -20 dollars, and we had decent seats. We were close enough to feel the heat from the lights.

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

Gonna keep on saying it: You boys need to listen to some Live at Leeds. The Who back in the day at their ultimate full roar. Young Man Blues Amazing Journey/Sparks My Generation Magic Bus

[@1ericamat]

the band at the peak of their powers, Live at Leeds.

[@rickintx1125]

Absolutely Live at Leads

[@pudder68]

I've been shouting Magic Bus Live at Leeds for months lol

[@lourenzi8820]

One of the greatest live albums ever!

[@schmittelt]

Agreed 100%!

[@robertwilson7301]

Pete Townshend is in my opinion the most underrated, original, innovative musician out there. His arrangements, guitar, synthesizer, even singing are monumental and historical. Him and the rest of his great band don't get enough credit!!!

[@danquinnell3502]

He was also one of the main influences in the final sound of Marshall amps. I wont go so far as to say he was instrumental in the development of the sound. Oooops.. I did it again!!!

[@sybilgrieco5592]

I used to play this on my Walkman, and walk the streets of NYC to my job in the morning. It was so awesome.

[@adambnyc4875]

"Eminence Front" is definitely atypical for The Who. Do full Quadrophenia sometime.

[@lisarhae9692]

That is my choice for whole album....both records!! Quadrophenia is my #1 album of all time!!

[@loosilu]

@@lisarhae9692 Me too! and they are the perfect age for it

[@rockgoddess1864]

Adam B NYC Yes! Full Quadrophenia or full Who’s Next.

[@stevejones18]

Yes absolutely. Do full Quadrophenia!!

[@michaelhathaway496]

This song soulless and totally dated. Live at Leeds all day.

[@paulsiebeneicher4536]

"Bargain" is an early Who banger and another of my fave Who songs.

[@knightshade33]

Bargain in concert is amazing. I've seen them 4 times and every time it is one of the highlights. The entire arena singing "the best I ever had!" is just wonderful.

[@maryk446]

I remember the first time I heard "Bargain." The spring of 73 - on 8 track. I was 12. My first reaction was that this is less a song than an experience. When the song was over I actually felt mentally drained (in a good way) from the experience. That's how powerful it was. The feeling was something like the feeling you get after going on one of the DisneyWorld indoor rides like "It's a small world," Although the song's theme ("I'll pay any price") was not a new one, I felt as if I'd never heard the concept before. And haven't heard it since. To me, "Bargain" is one of the most underrated rock songs ever.

[@paulsiebeneicher4536]

@@maryk446 i think I was 15 or 16 in high school and suffering unrequited love for one of my classmates, so, yes, the song hit me really hard.

[@loosilu]

It's actually about searching for God. Pete was/still is a devotee of Meher Baba. Drowned is another song about the same topic.

[@paulsiebeneicher4536]

@@loosilu that seems plausible , it just isn't the way i took it as a lovesick teenage nerd LOL. Thanks for the context.

[@jerrypetrillo2903]

I've always enjoyed Eminence Front - a little more than both of you did . If you want to take it back up a notch , I suggest checking out ' 5:15 '

[@mikewoodrow5878]

Wicked bass line on 5:15 and The Real Me

[@AaronHunter]

One of their best.

[@frankmarsh1159]

I think they would also probably like Slip Kid : kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2Xbm6Vvq5qYns0

[@O_Towne_Bear]

Thank you - been lobbying for that one

[@feiny5008]

same album..you better you bet....blooooooows eminence away

[@AngelaSealana]

This song never fails to provide me with joy. Can't beat that groove and the lyrics.

[@chrisjaybecker]

Pete's occasional lead vocals for the Who are kinda like their secret weapon.

[@twwtjohns]

They performed this song during their 1982 US tour and you could have knocked me over with a feather when Pete Townsend sang lead on the song. Performed live this song was amazing!

[@rydelldownward7808]

And Roger played a guitar part live.

[@larryweekley1796]

Pete has a solo album with a banger called Rough Boys......you'll appreciate his voice more on that track...

[@tsipotleyao6070]

My thoughts exactly

[@prprod]

Or Slit Skirts

[@spicy321]

Face the Face is also one of his best.

[@Chatta-Ortega]

Rough Boys is a great song and Empty Glass is a very good album.

[@viclagina347]

Yeah great song.... Pete sings a song about cruising young male prostitutes.... Real banger

[@massdawg84]

You don’t tell Pete Townsend how to end a song. He’s a genius.

[@chriswoosley3883]

these guys are idiots

[@chesterparish3794]

@@chriswoosley3883 no they're not, they have different ways of listening to music than you and on first listen did like it.

[@TehFrenchy29]

"Eminence Front" is a very "Townshend" song from The Who, more reminiscent of a lot of his solo stuff after the band than the rest of The Who's catalogue, and definitely also very 80s as you say. Written and sung by Townshend, "Baba O'Reilly" / "Teenage Wasteland" being as you mention early perhaps the closest comparison in their other works as far as structure and progressions. Interestingly Daltry never much cared for most of the album in general, Eminence Front being the one song he felt was really worth actually releasing. Next up for The Who should definitely be "You Better You Bet". I'm also very curious to see how you guys respond to some of Ozzie's solo stuff after Black Sabbath; "I Don't Want to Stop" and "No More Tears" in particular though he had a lot of good ones.

[@Parvin615]

John Entwistle is top 5 bass players in rock. His understated yet irreplaceable bass line on this song makes it what it is.

[@timthomas9296]

One of my favs and it's all about the meaning here......people forget they're hiding

[@maryannanderson1744]

EXACTLY

[@holdsteady188]

YuSsss....It's political to me. "Your Eminence" (Pope/Queen/Prez) A girl smiles & ppl forget...News...Stocks To me it's anti-establishment! Hope my analogy translates~

[@deanbuttholio9657]

You’ve heard Townshend sing before, actually! He sings the “don’t cry, don’t raise your eye, it’s only teenage wasteland” lyric in Baba O’Riley! So you’ve heard half the band sing, I recommend “Boris the Spider” by The Who to get a taste of Entwistle’s voice... this song is considered to have the first death growl inspired voice in music. Listen to that to hear Entwistle, and if you wanna hear Moon the Loon sing, then listen to their rendition of “Barbara Ann” or “Do Me Good.” I think you’ll get a kick!

[@craigtennant7637]

Camden Austin “My Wife” from Who’s Next also has Entwistle on vocals

[@andrewpetik2034]

I forgot about 'Boris the Spider'.

[@deanbuttholio9657]

Craig Tennant That’s also a great one. His rendition of “Twist and Shout” is also astounding

[@loosilu]

My favorite Moonie vocal is Bell Boy.

[@deanbuttholio9657]

Lucie Melahn That’s also an excellent showcase of Moonie’s talents

[@kmorri9]

Best Townshend vocals: Let My Love Open the Door. Solo work, but damn. Listen to that and just try not to smile.

[@jasonremy1627]

Such a good song. He put together a great band for that record too. "Rabbit" Bundrick on keys and Simon Phillips on drums...

[@charlesparkinson3492]

I Am an Animal is a better vocal performance. More emotion. Decent range. Townsend has never been a pure singer, but on this song, he really gets it.

[@bostonwhofan]

Pete's song on the Who album "Who By Numbers" called However Much I Booze is probably the most soul baring, honest introspection song ever. The say Keith broke down into tears when he heard the demo of the song for the first time.

[@ckwhitehead1]

yes do let my love open the door! great song

[@stephenlf706]

Yep

[@christophermcallister8312]

Check out an older Who song form 1967: " I Can See for Miles"

[@trickygoose2]

100% agree. One of my fave songs by any act ever.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Just so so song

[@Vince-lq3ve]

Great song but that line gets pretty repetitious after awhile.

[@GunsmithSid]

Ballsy guitar solo

[@Willie_McBride]

I Can See For Miles makes me wanna puncture my eardrums with ice picks, slit my wrists & find a hot bathtub. But that’s just me.

[@terryconnelly484]

"You can tell Keith's not present "... Hallarious!

[@sylvanm4216]

I recommend "I Can See for Miles" - from the one era of the Who that you guys still haven't touched at all, and maybe their best album, 1967's The Who Sell Out.

[@joelhahn2501]

There are several interesting, good songs on that album, but that one is definitely the one to try first.

[@stevebinning977]

I have an original mint vinyl copy of The Who Sell out. I reckon it might be worth a few bucks. It's also a very good album I particularly recommend Tattoo, I Can See for Miles or Rael as stand out tracks.

[@maxpower997]

Yeah, Sell Out is probably my fave too.

[@maxpower997]

@@stevebinning977 "Mary-Anne With the Shaky Hands" !!

[@yazmon4515]

A great song and album from the transition period from AM 45's to FM album cuts but I have to disagree on what is their best album. Who's Next is on millions of rocker's all time top ten album lists with every cut a classic.

[@bigskyneal784]

Damn you A&A, I’ve had “Rosanna” stuck in my head for two days now! Maybe The Who can blast it out of my brain!

[@Pistakeerick]

Isn't "Private Dancer" by Tina Turner supposedly the perfect antidote. Strong enough to remove an ear worm, but not strong enough to become one.

[@bruceday4036]

Agree guys, "Bargain" ranks way up there in Who collection. It Rocks

[@danquinnell3502]

Hard to pick a favorite Who song but there is a lot to love about Bargain.

[@garymessano2669]

I love this song. Pete’s guitar is fabulous, and the bass action is killer. I saw them on this tour, and The Clash was the opening act.

[@agresticumbra]

I’m not a big Who fan or anything, but I spent my adolescence hearing them, and this is the only song that really captured my interest. Love the groove, and Pete’s approach to the lyrics. I also love that it’s in a minor key, which was probably what initially caught my ear. We all have our preferences, right?

[@stevemd6488]

When they play this live Daltrey plays the rhythm guitar, both notes. Another good post Moon song is Another Tricky Day

[@jgsrhythm100]

You Better You Bet!!!

[@LordEagle]

Both of them,,, 👍😎

[@bostonwhofan]

Real Good Looking Boy is another great post-Moon song. As well as Old Red Wine.....which is a tribute from the band to the late, great John Entwistle.

[@ejreiffenstein]

This was the peak of Pete's drinking days and the story I heard was that they were never sure if he was going to show up to the studio so they had Rodger dust off his guitar.

[@floorticket]

You want a gut-punch Who song? "Join Together" it's like a beautiful bar fight. Most Who reminds me of a pub fight that spills into the street.

[@loosilu]

Long Live Rock is the same!

[@davemckinney6555]

Join Together is a great jam.

[@christophercasey6775]

Relay is another great track.

[@airwindows]

The transition when Daltrey sings 'do you really think I care' is one of the high points in rock music EVER. Insane snare smashes and then the band just EXPLODES but in perfect harmoniousness. I'm like, is there anything else as powerful as this? Nah :)

[@chuckjordan6455]

Love the BIG harmonicas.

[@flubblert]

Keith Moon died in 1978. Eminence Front came out in 1982. The Who never broke up and continue to tour to this day.

[@mrtyreus0]

They were pretty inactive though for a couple decades.

[@flubblert]

@@mrtyreus0 looks like they went out at least once in every decade. Several tours in the 80s and 2000's. Some limited. Even when they weren't actively touring they were finding reasons to get together for benefits and such. I recall them playing a big live broadcast benefit performance for 9/11 in 2001. My point was that Keith Moon's death never really stopped them from performing. Apparently they're scheduled to go out next year pandemic permitting.

[@jasonremy1627]

Their recent band is pretty good. Besides Pete and Roger they have Zak Starkey on drums (Ringo's kid and formerly with Oasis) and Pino Palladino is about the only bass player who could hang with Entwhitsle.

[@rudeasmith5098]

September 7th, 1978...42 years ago. RIP Moon the Loon!

[@otisdylan9532]

Gents, I recommend "I Can See for Miles" for your next Who song, partly because it's a great song, but also because it will show you a different side of The Who from what you've heard before, being 2 years after "My Generation" and 2 years before "Pinball Wizard", a period when they were changing quickly. Eventually, you should also hear "We're Not Gonna Take It", "Bargain", and "5:15".

[@mesterly1]

Or "Relax" especially the live version from 68 the was recently released.

[@manualboyca]

"Bargain" is a great suggestion! Or how about the full album "Who's Next"?

[@otisdylan9532]

@@manualboyca Yes, I think Who's Next would be a good choice for a full album reaction. So if they plan to do that, they could skip reacting to "Bargain" individually, since they'll hear it when they hear the whole album anyway.

[@loosilu]

@@otisdylan9532 As much as I would love to have them do Who's Next, I would cut off a pinky toe for them to do Quadrophenia in full

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Just so so

[@kcw]

Another great reaction! I really like to know (maybe you could do an episode on this) are there any songs that you have reacted to that after hearing a few more times you thing you need to change your ratings on??

[@stephenlf706]

The Song. This is a Pete song written when he was still in mourning for Moon and battling some personal demons. You would do better to listen to his solo album Empty Glass. There are several great songs on that album. Plus it has Simon Phillips on drums who is totally awesome. Kenny Jones. Now that you've heard a song with him on drums, you might want to listen to The Faces and The Small Faces. He absolutely rocks steady. The Bass. John wasn't playing an Alembic bass, as he usually did. It was a Rickenbacker with roto sound roundwound strings. This track is so jarring because the Alembic bass we are used to hearing has such a full mid-range and mellow high range and the Rickenbacker is all treble. I don't know what kind of rig he played through on the recording or if he plugged straight into the board, but that bass is definitely present in the recording.

[@sallocurto1571]

Great info! Thx.

[@harriotteworthington3147]

Small Faces and Faces are definitely a good path to trip down... 👍🏻 A&A, I agree that Daltrey’s voice is better than Townshend’s (it melted my little everything like butter), but if you listen to their solo albums you might realize that Daltrey may have been a major player in The Who’s sound, but Townshend was the true mastermind...

[@stocksgoupward5922]

@@harriotteworthington3147 many many bands have multiple singers. beatles, eagles, journey had duets, plus fleetwood mac, the band , the cars, pink floyd and the who and of course there are many many more. its funny they dont know too much about the who, pete does and can sing. the who are pretty pretty famous wouldnt you say? this whole reactions video is pretty weird genre now. most people are amazed by hearing these older groups and bands because its strange bands today stink, but these 2 guys actually sometimes critique these songs, which is hysterical. who are they to critique anything? at this point just about any song their critique is a classic all time hit. to hear them criticize bruce springsteens voice which is his style. or say the too much horns in a chicago song in some parts or thin lizzy song was so so or bad company song was eh not so great in some parts. its all so laughable. so i imagine that they CANT LISTEN to classic rocks stations? so they can keep pretending? notice they dont play any Led Zep? cause they heard that all already? then how do you not know most of the other classic rock stuff? sure there are always deep cuts or some bands or songs you dont know. i get it. but sgt pepper they want to play cause they never heard it? its embarrassing. also you have to bring up the time in which these albums came out. they were cutting edge produced for their times. it matters when these songs came out. many bands influenced other bands. but hey these 2 guys are good actors i guess to many people the one guy wears pink floyd and led zep shirts but doesnt know the who? LOL

[@jjgriffmn]

Agreed 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻. I don’t think these two could handle empty glass though😀😀. Pete and his demons!! Empty glass is one of my favorite songs!

[@jjgriffmn]

Like your detailed info about John’s bass Didn’t realize it was a Rickenbacker

[@rhiahlMT]

You still need to do Tommy as a full album like it's supposed to be heard. It is very different for The Who.

[@borotone]

Gotta be live... the studio mix was to twee, timid and lacking bass.

[@loosilu]

@@borotone Definitely live. Many great choices too. Woodstock, Wight, Leeds, Hull.

[@myrrhfishify7743]

Or just watch the movie.

[@misterbacon76]

Better live: at the Isle of Wight !! Full Tommie

[@jameskirschling7887]

I agree with your assessment of this song. It took a few listens to grow on me. Most likely because it's such a big departure from the Who's style. Kenny Jones is a very underrated drummer. Listen to I Know (I'm Losing You) by the Faces for some good drumming by Kenny Jones.

[@TheDameduck]

that is an excellent song recommendation...I second it for what it's worth...!

[@loosilu]

@@pdag4685 Jones was a friend, he was photgraphed with Moon at the party the night before Moon's death. He's a great drummer. I feel he was not the right fit for the band. I have nothing but sympathy for him.

[@sealisland1]

I saw The Who with Stevie Ray Vaughn in '89 at the Astro Dome. Great concert.

[@skybluemarshall]

Alex, you were both right and wrong. John Entwistle does sound like he's playing slap style bass, but technically speaking, Entwistle didn't really slap. His thunderous string attack was probably best described as a "Typewriter Technique". John often used three and sometimes four fingers and he positioned them fairly far away from the string. He would fling his fingers downward and let gravity and the weight of his fingers assist him in hammering the strings. He fanned his fingers in succession with kind of a rolling motion, like many people do, when they impatiently tap all four fingers, beginning with the pinky, against a table top or a desk. The typewriter technique, allowed John to play very light and fast 32nd notes or very heavy and thunderous notes, depending on how hard he "typed". During his early days, John also played a Rickenbacker with a very low neck action adjustment and bright, roundwound Rotosound strings. He played a lot of higher notes, near the treble end of the neck and he turned up the treble on his bass. This gave him a bright, ringing tone. The true slap bass technique relies on a twist or roll of the wrist and slapping or bouncing your thumb off the strings. That's not how Entwistle usually played.

[@teresanavarrete5378]

OMG, this is one song I hoped you would react to someday!! I hope you feel the SAUCE!!

[@johnhurkett778]

If you want to hear and feel the real power of the Who you need to hear them live. If you want to hear them live you have to listen to the album Live at Leeds

[@airwindows]

Crackling noises OK, do not correct! :D

[@OP_Quag]

You guys gotta check out some REM, Orange Crush, The One I Love, Losing My Religion, Man on the Moon, It's the End of the World as We Know It, no bad entry points here!

[@flubblert]

As influential a band as there ever was. Changed the course of rock for the 8Os. Alternative. Check out 'Country Feedback'.

[@xiamengbaby]

You're omitting a lot of their great groundbreaking early work in your list.

[@tdstone]

Ahhh...these are good. But you gotta go early R.E.M. to cover the era most long term fans cherish the most.

[@flubblert]

@@tdstone Absolutely.... 'Driver 8' 'Fall On Me' 'So Central Rain'.

[@tdstone]

@@flubblert Yes. Radio Free Europe, So Central Rain, Harborcoat, Can’t Get There From Here, Fall On Me so many.

[@chazblitz]

Fellas, you owe it to yourselves to hear Young Man Blues from Live at Leeds. The Who in full attack mode!!

[@echoing6589]

Yes!

[@ianrussell5522]

Live at Leeds, young man blues, the epitome of awesome who!!

[@mommadchickadee8941]

Pete has his charming moments so you have to listen to his other songs like... slit skirts or face to face then you'll appreciate his voice more.

[@rickboardman6]

Slit Skirts is a must!!

[@btannereagle]

Face to Face! Love that song. It’s a nice change; it has a Swing vibe

[@bennyman1622]

I like his voice. I'm partial to his All the Best Cowboys have Chinese Eyes album

[@leemcclements8889]

momma D chickadee Yes! Townsend solo albums are great. He's a genius!

[@garyw6330]

White City is a great album!! Pete’s best solo effort

[@jimholt2937]

More Who please!! Check out Join Together next!

[@BrianBell7]

recommend Join Together for the next Who tune. The entire Tommy or Quadrophenia albums more for Patreon

[@gregoryeatroff8608]

"Keith Moon wasn't the drummer on this one." "What was he doing?" Decomposing.

[@pmularz8411]

That's hilarious!

[@d-rock5235]

Shouldn't someone tell them he was trashing hotel rooms up in heaven?

[@carolyngorski7891]

Peg Mularz j

[@pmularz8411]

@@d-rock5235 are you sure in heaven?? 😆

[@loosilu]

What was he doing? Not much. Laying in a field in North London. Alllllllll over the field.

[@glenndespres5317]

Live at Leeds. The whole album. When you finally do it you will wonder what ever took you so long to get to it.

[@davemills7030]

From that same "It's Hard" album, I really like "Athena" (more like their older style). Also a great heartfelt song, if you really hear the lyrics, is "A Man is a Man" (about how a man should be compassionate instead of macho). Have this CD in my car. Cheers.

[@douglasfrantzen3011]

Agree, I pretty much bought the album for Athena (back in the day).

[@lisagulick4144]

@@douglasfrantzen3011 So did I, but Eminence Front became a fave. I also loved Cooks County and One At A Time.

[@bostonwhofan]

I think "Cry If You Want" is the best song on that album. On the 2006 tour the Who performed a version of My Generation that segued into Cry If You Want and it worked really well.

[@paulsiebeneicher4536]

Nice, I love this tune. One of my favorite Who songs.

[@seantoxikmartin6259]

the OX's bass playing on this song is epic!!

[@cirenosnor5768]

Epic bass playing that seemed to go over their heads for the most part

[@michaelbochnia5686]

@@cirenosnor5768 a hard listen if you want to single out the bass track, then you can hear it all. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIiYdYacfd6Id5Y

[@Scooter730]

Probably my favorite song of theirs, which is hard to say with such an amazing catalog, but the beat, that spicy guitar, those tinkling ivories...damn just fire...dressed to kill! The difference maker!

[@triciadevine1831]

I saw The Who three times back in the day. Nobody swings a mic like Roger Daltrey.

[@CamiMack5616]

He ever whack an audience member with that thing? Lol. 😄

[@armadillotoe]

I saw him piss off Townsend by almost hitting him in the face with it in Austin.

[@OutnBacker]

You got that right. He'd swing that thing by the cord so fast I thought he was going bolo someone. Then, in perfect timing, he'd bull whip it out over the crowd and yank it back in and do that scream he was famous for. Spectacular live performances both time I saw them.

[@jeffp3415]

Roger Daltrey was playing that driving rhythm guitar on this one since he wasn't singing.

[@classic-kool]

Back in the 80's, artists "like The Who, The Stones, Eric Clapton, etc." were changing their sound from the power productions to more of a "club sound" to dance to .. In the 80's the young people were filling dance clubs (bigger cities had a ladies nite at a dance club every night of the week) and the music reflected that ..... The Who got a whole new category of fans (younger than the original Who fan) that liked their music for different reasons... The Who were able to survive as a band because of this.

[@realbser1956]

If you want guttural/visceral then the Quadrophenia album is where you need to look to.

[@michaelhathaway496]

Or Live at Leeds.

[@tsw2257]

Hello Andy & Alex. I stumbled upon you're channel a few weeks ago. Scrolled all the way back to the beginning and went on an epic journey through most of you're reactions. I am a big Pink Floyd fan, which is what drew me in. I had heard most of the early albums before because my brother had them on vinyl. And a couple years ago I listened to them all again, in order, on the Google music app. I like how the channel has evolved into a classic rock reaction request channel. Keep up the good work.

[@peterlisecki5954]

The greatness of this song is the groove and the tremendous bass playing. A favorite song of mine.

[@manualboyca]

I love this song, though it is unlike any Who song by a mile. Give it more listens and it will grow on you.

[@loosilu]

Also, you'll start hearing it on TV etc. The very long intro makes it perfect for intros and outros.

[@williamcabell142]

Mike Carr back ground music for Miami Vice...80’s trash. Every group tried to sound like that. Hate the 80’s.

[@loosilu]

@@williamcabell142 Pete taught them how to sound like that.

[@mikerudolph2419]

I love this song also and never knew it was The Who. It’s like Techno rock

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

Like coffee and cavier, you may not always love something the first time you try it.

[@rockgoddess1864]

Can’t wait for you to react to The Who’s live version of Young Man Blues.

[@chrisdelisle3954]

Their version on Live At Leeds is blistering.

[@richardfoster3924]

@@chrisdelisle3954 I agree “Live at Leeds”

[@rockgoddess1864]

Chris DeLisle that’s the one I’m thinking about. That is raw, blistering as you say, and perfectly imperfect. I love YMB.

[@bostonwhofan]

The Leeds version is great, but I hope Alex and Andy would react to the Isle of Wight version due to the awesomeness of the live video. That part where Pete does about 50 windmills in 2 seconds as Daltrey is absolutely wailing into 2 microphones at once is one of the greatest moments in the history of rock concerts!

[@rockgoddess1864]

bostonwhofan I’m always blown away when I hear the Isle of Wight version. I don’t think Alex and Andy watch videos so they’d miss the theatrics but I really hope they get to Young Man Blues one day. I love it so much, I want others to enjoy it and to hear how great The Who is live.

[@theplanetruth]

Loooooooove the intro. Such a great 80s Who song.

[@maryannanderson1744]

Agreed

[@Steelwings19658]

Yes i'd have to agree that this is their best 80s track, followed closely by 'Athena'.

[@kenperk9854]

@@Steelwings19658 and that's not saying much.

[@maxpower997]

@@Steelwings19658 Ugh..."Athena" is pretty bad.

[@scottderechinsky9896]

Keith Moon died in 1978. The last LP he played on was Who Are You. Greatest drummer in the World. RIP

[@maxpower997]

Keith Moon > Neil Peart. Truth.

[@johntanner3122]

I got started on The Who with the album, this song is from. The 1982 "It's Hard" album. I also watched the first pay per view concert of their "farewell tour", "The Who Rocks America, Live from Toronto December 17th, 1982." I was eleven years old @ the time & I've been a fan, ever since. Kenney Jones was the drummer on that album as well as with the previous album, "Face Dances." The Who's last Keith Moon era album was, "Who Are You?" The Who's style of playing changed with Kenney Jones as their drummer, but it was still very much The Who. Sadly, John Entwistle their phenomenal original bassist died in June of 2002. They were set to embark on a major tour, right @ time of his death. Pino Palidino stepped in to play bass, to insure the tour go on & all the stage hands stayed in business. Plus each venue of the tour had sold out shows, that needed the show to go on. In each incarnation of The Who they've sounded a bit different from the previous ones, but @ the soul of the band. They have been the only entity that they could be, THE WHO. Pete Townshend, has always been the principle song writer of the band. When John was alive, he would contribute songs on many of The Who's albums. Starting with their second album, "A Quick One, While He's Away." John's style of writing was completely different from the style Pete would use. But both were excellent storytellers in their own right, Pete even requested John write two tracks on their "Tommy" album, as the subject matter was too difficult for him to process. In fact aside from the "My Generation" & "Quadrophenia" albums, I believe John contributed songs on all the albums of his era. Roger Daltrey had written some material for certain albums or collaborated with Pete on occasion, but he didn't venture into the writing of songs as much. He was content with singing the songs Pete wrote for the band. Keith Moon I believe only wrote maybe two songs, in his time with The Who. Which were extremely different songs indeed, to anything that was being put out by either Pete, or John. The Who: The Greatest Band, Ever. Long Live Rock, Long Live The Who. Be Lucky, Be Happy.

[@kastnerr]

When the guitar comes in strong. I love the song but it really feels like a Pete Townshend solo effort to me, missing Keith Moon and Roger Daltrey's lead vocal.

[@petebrown3715]

I totally have always felt the same.

[@JamesOhGoodie]

Basically everything since Moon died has been Townshend solo work that occasionally has Roger Daltrey sing.

[@larryc8834]

When Moon OD'd the rest of the band agreed that they wanted someone they considered a friend to take over. Kenny Jones fit the profile and is a great drummer in his own right but was never a good fit for their music. The list of guys that could step in after Keith Moon is a short one.

[@ballyastrocade5672]

Supposedly, an alternate take exists where Daltrey did the lead vocals on the track. Considering that Daltrey thought this was the only song from 'It's Hard' that was worth releasing, one does kind of wonder why they didn't use his version...

[@bostonwhofan]

The Who recorded a version of Eminence Front with Roger on vocals but it's never been released and I don't know anyone that's ever heard it.

[@tabercorn4031]

I’d love to see you guys react to some of The Guess Who

[@88pjtink]

YES!!!! "these eyes"!

[@drsbeckmann8955]

Some Guess Who rockers: American Woman (their only #1 single), Hang On To Your Life (with "hand made" echo - before it was done by computer), maybe Heartbroken Bopper or the fun Clap For The Wolfman

[@jaybass229]

Burton Cummings is a genius

[@muriel2267]

Still waiting for you to do I Can See For Miles by the WHO...very early stuff but captures their punk roots

[@karenchamps9087]

I first heard this song on MTV which was probably a year old or so at the time. I think this song introduced younger people to The Who...I was 14 when the song came out. I knew some of their songs already like “Magic Bus” & “Pinball Wizard”. For me to have access to The Who’s performance was unreal. I love them...they can do no wrong. 🚍🕹

[@jillmaeder6340]

Full Quadrophenia is the pinnacle of Who music. And Tommy was one of the most important albums of all time.

[@mysticeyes10000]

I agree.

[@joecummings9662]

Quadrophenia my favorite album

[@loosilu]

Live Who please! A Quick One While He's Away from Rock and Roll Circus. Actually all of Rock and Roll Circus is fantastic. You get Jethro Tull (with Tommy Iommi), Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithful, Dirty Mac, and the Stones, all in one hour.

[@geoffconner6783]

and Young Man Blues at Isle of Wight

[@manualboyca]

A Quick One While He's Away from Rock and Roll Circus should be mandatory viewing by anyone who likes Classic Rock - phenomenal!

[@johncampbell756]

You Tony Iommi, but he was miming to the original track he wasn't on. Weird seeing him on a Strat.

[@loosilu]

@@johncampbell756 Yes, I meant Tony! Thank you! Had Who on the brain. :)

[@johncampbell756]

@@loosilu He's not deaf, dumb, and blind, just left handed. LOL I actually didn't notice the mistake.

[@NortheastRacing]

Try some 60's Who. It doesn't get talked about much, but one of my favorite Who songs is Pictures of Lily.

[@loosilu]

That's a really, really well written song with a beautiful melody. And it;s about masturbation, lol.

[@aMulliganStew]

The Song Is Over?

[@bostonwhofan]

Our Love Was is another great Who song with Pete on lead vocals.

[@wingnutofcoolness]

I love the album "Sell Out" with all of the commercials and radio London jingles. The song Odorono is a riot

[@loosilu]

Alex wasnt a huge fan of My Generation, early 60s doesn't seem to be his thing, and I think I understand why. I think Alex would really dig I Can See For Miles. So far ahead of its time.

[@cindyp1033]

RIP Moonie 💔 Listen to Bargain from Who’s Next to hear him shine on!❤️

[@chrisdelisle3954]

One of his best performances and one of the few "big ones" that they haven't reviewed, yet. I second this!

[@cindyp1033]

Chris DeLisle that album needs a straight through listen in my opinion!

[@ViciousAlienKlown]

I always loved the groove of this song. That bass is really anchoring the song.

[@boatvox]

“Young Man Blues”, from “Live at Leeds”, or, the filmed version from “Live at The Isle of Wight”

[@yenlard6683]

Isle of Wight video is amazing !!

[@matthewburkart7718]

Yes!!

[@bostonwhofan]

I don't think these 2 young men have reacted to a live Who song yet. They are in for a pleasant surprise when they finally do. Yes, Young Man Blues at the Isle of Wight might actually make them both pass out from the pure awesomeness of it!

[@cheyennebritbrat]

live at leeds is epic

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Good but Magic Bus from Live at Leeds better

[@riptheripper9060]

It's all good guys. Life can be great and it can be a put on. We'll never forget this band though. One of the "GOAT" bands. Have a great weekend everyone. ✌ Peace ✌ ☮

[@painless465]

The Who is the greatest live band ever. Therefore,you need to review a live Who video. I recommend "Young Man Blues"or "Heaven and Hell" at the Isle of Wight,1970. It's epic!

[@prs149]

Greatest band ever is just a little bit too much don't you think , I would never call my favorite bands ever the greatest on Earth

[@Steelwings19658]

My personal live favorites are at the Shepperton studios, with either FOOLED or BABA.

[@keef7224]

Isle of Wight is amazing, but Tanglewood 1970 is even better!

[@gregoryeatroff8608]

"Heaven an Hell" is an Entwistle composition, one they often used to open with. "Young Man Blues" is a cover -- I want to say Mose Allison wrote it, but I'd have to look it up to be sure.

[@loosilu]

@@prs149 I completely agree, best LIVE band ever. No other band could touch them.

[@ROBBYX08]

Isle of wight young man blues, The who in full pomp . got to be done

[@geoffconner6783]

It's a visual and aural masterpiece

[@mikewoodrow5878]

Yes, or anything off of Live at Leeds, still one of the best live albums ever.

[@richardfoster3924]

Such a great song live. How about “Live at Leeds”

[@rockgoddess1864]

Yes!!

[@zzuave2666]

Agreed Young man blues from HoW festival is a must!

[@motodork]

The Ox in the background making that bass TALK

[@patriciagoodwin1922]

I really love this song with Pete on vocals and Kenney Jones on drums who played with Small Faces, very underrated drummer. Hidden meaning in the song about drug abuse, how it's glamorized, I think the vocals are meant to be raw. Please check out more of The Who live, you won't be disappointed. Also Pete Townshend and The Secret Policemen's Ball, I think you'll enjoy. Thanks guys, you're doing great!!

[@Stuman57]

So I’m not gonna grill you for not knowing Keith Moon was dead. But after all these months, and after listening to these great artists, sometimes multiple times. Please do some research. I love your music breakdowns and commentaries. But once you listen to someone a few times. I’d like to see your knowledge of the artist or group grow too. That’s how you get the why, who(no pun intended), how, why, etc. Of these songs and artists.

[@peterz4427]

Please review their previous posts, they knew about Keith Moon, they did a whole episode about him.

[@Stuman57]

Peter Z must have missed that one. But I’ve noticed a general lack of knowledge as there music education and library has grown at different paces.

[@recyclerhopkins]

They can still do basic, minimal research before hand and then still do a reaction that would be a legitimate first time reaction. A little previous knowledge would help them understand the song better and help them avoid some uninformed statements and add to their credibility.

[@andyo3689]

Agree research can be helpful. Missing on Moon not being on the track AND not knowing it was Townsend singing. Smh. I pay attention to you guys because of your musical smarts. Other reactors who are musically clueless get a pass. You guys know more and know better. One other point. They never pandered to an audience. Nothing was ever done to attract fans. Townsend was doing a lot of singing at this point in his life. I would ask you to check out his solo albums. Seriously better than Daltrey's solo efforts. I guess I got to cut you slack....college is hard.

[@Stuman57]

I meant no disrespect. All I meant was things like the singer or drummer has changed and/or why. Also. Growing up I used to find it fascinating that the Zepplin and Clapton came out of the Yardbirds, and all the things that led to. The Band was Dylan’s back up band, etc. I’m not saying do research on a first time band. But once you do a band a few times, it would be nice for the fans (of you guys) and the band itself to know you are not just listening to great music for views but are also listening for music history and knowledge. And I love when someone tells me something I did not know about a band or song I know and/or love.

[@boristhearachnid5195]

Hmmmm....I'm a big Who fan but this one has never done it for me. The Ox's bassline is superb but it just drags on until it's conclusion 😔

[@JaJoBros]

Same here. Just was always kind of dull and boring for me. I always change the station when it comes on the radio

[@kenthunter6850]

Yup, it's just not what they gave us in the 70's

[@ssy12335]

But how many songs have a bass line that supports the melody with just one long sustained note like that? To me, it's the most remarkable part of this song.

[@boristhearachnid5195]

@@ssy12335 - thats only a small part of it until the chorus then John kicks it into gear. The isolated bass for it is on KZbin

[@ssy12335]

@@boristhearachnid5195 Agree. I think the bass makes the song hypnotic, our blokes were in the sauce whether they admit it or not LOL.

[@PokerMonkey]

Have you ever done "Miss America", by Styx?

[@DrNothing23]

A James Young Rockin' BANGER! Very atypical for Styx yet highly sauce worthy. VERY nasty guitar work!! ;)

[@KellenFredricksen]

Opening riff is killer, they should also give Man in the Wilderness a listen

[@pmularz8411]

Love Miss America by Styx. JY doesn't get a chance to sing much. Phenomenal guitarist

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

@@KellenFredricksen Castle Walls, too. I love the Grand Illusion. Most people only know the "hit" side of Styx.

[@kaybee4143]

+10 Also, Crystal Ball

[@CurzonB]

Seeing this live is definitely one of my most fond concert memories...it was so damn cool.

[@davescheiber5148]

Love when you guys tee up The Who! Four rock 'n roll GODS in a single band. Long live rock!

[@fredhall6525]

From later Kenny Jones Who I like "Another Tricky Day". Pete Townshend solo from this era "Rough Boys" is cool.

[@daykeyquay1007]

“Another Tricky Day”. a good one I haven’t heard in a while.👍

[@tsipotleyao6070]

Bad ass bass line!!!

[@loosilu]

I am a sucker for Sister Disco. I know it's not cool among Who fans, but that synth.

[@marklogan8083]

We always thought it kinda sounded like he was singing "Everything's Fucked", thus we would sing it that way. Great tune. Also Athena off that album was another great song...

[@marshabrown2561]

Best wrong lyrics EVER!!!

[@loosilu]

I'm TOTALLY going to sing that now!

[@mariefc8504]

That's hilarious, took me years to know what that line was.

[@bethmerryfield7186]

Mark, now I cannot un hear that!

[@bethmerryfield7186]

Mark, now I cannot un hear that!

[@betsyduane3461]

The Who had a few great songs after Moon died. "You Better You Bet" "Another Tricky Day" "Athena"

[@bostonwhofan]

Listen to "Beads On One String" that was released last December on the new Who album. Roger's voice is spectacular on it!

[@targhee159]

Another Tricky Day is all about that nasty bass line. My favorite post Moon song.

[@jmacf62]

Sorry. You Better You Bet might be the worst song they ever recorded. I can't even listen to it 😅

[@michaelmoulton650]

Tea and Theater brought me to tears.

[@VinchenzoC]

I thought I was the only one who liked those.

[@Stumpjack]

The Who's "A Quick One While He's Away" the live version from The Rolling Stones Rock n Roll Circus...you gotta watch the video while listening. Freaking brilliant.

[@edgersman5655]

Look up The Who at the 2010 Super Bowl with the crowd singing along with band, it’s excellent.

[@johncook2765]

I think I felt the same way when this song was first released, it didn't feel at all like a Who song and I didn't care for it much. Having said that, it definitely grew on me and I appreciate more now than I did then.

[@stillstanding8286]

Please react to anything from The Who’s “Live at Leeds” it captures them at the peak of their powers. Take it from someone who’s been listening to them since the Sixties, the whole album is dripping with sauce.

[@gregv4741]

Great song! One of my favorites from the Who. Try Pete Townsend solo, "Rough Boys" also.

[@chrisdelisle3954]

One of my favorite songs of all time!

[@porflepopnecker4376]

I got to hear this song played live in 1982! :) My favorite Who album is "The Who By Numbers."

[@jowbloe3673]

Favorite Who song! Everything's effed!

[@paulrogers6704]

Listen to “My Wife” if you want to here John Entwistle singing...it’s terrific... and Keith is there tearing it up too!!

[@andynator501]

We're trying to get them to do a full cover of Who's Next on Patreon!

[@loosilu]

@@andynator501 Our problem is we can't agree which Who album we want them to do!

[@paulrogers6704]

I’ve always had a soft spot for Quadrophenia, but agree Who’s Next is probably one of the greatest albums ever recorded

[@thefoss5387]

I only have "My Wife" on an Ultimate Collection download. I have to say, while I like the song, a lot, the audio mix was awful, and Entwhistle's vocal is indistinct. Are there better engineered versions of this track?

[@paulrogers6704]

The Foss I know the album Who’s Next was remastered in 2003, I have not heard it but it seems to have very good reviews from Die-Hard Who fans. More so than the 1995 remaster it seems

[@viclagina347]

At least we are back to rock

[@edwardhairston6719]

Love you guys. Should check out the Who Live at Leeds Magic Bus. True early Who

[@beencybouncyburger]

One a lot of fans even overlook is "Trick of the Light". It's written by John Entwistle and has two bass parts. Electrifying.

[@alanmcewen8456]

I was excited when I saw at work earlier today that you guys covered this. This song has such a good Groove. It's a good Friday song. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@bearbosco6739]

Next has gotta be “A Quick One, While He’s Away” Live at the Rolling Stones’ Rock and Roll Circus. You cannot take your eyes off of them. By the time Eminence Front came out in The Who’s career Keith Moon had died and they were operating with a drummer that didn’t have the bombastic playing style that Keith did. He died in 1978 I believe, and they never really regained that distinct sound.

[@brettv5967]

MoonIe is is fabulous to watch on that. And so is Pete. They should absolutely react to it. I think they’ll be pretty amazed by the band’s versatility.

[@bearbosco6739]

Brett V yup, I always find myself rewinding the video over and over again when Pete starts windmilling and Roger starts swinging the mic around at the same time lol

[@DiscountDeity]

Yep, live performance is a crucial part of the Who's style (especially the visual component). "Young Man Blues" from the 1970 Isle of Wight is another classic.

[@manualboyca]

“A Quick One, While He’s Away” Live at the Rolling Stones’ Rock and Roll Circus = I endorse this 1000%!! It's INCREDIBLE!

[@michaelinnj6174]

I requested the Quick One from RS Rock & Roll Circus inthe comments after A&A reacted to Won't Get Fooled Again. They are making us wait too long on this one.

[@Steelwings19658]

Although I love this song for it's funky groove, it's not CLASSIC Who by any standards. If I were to rank all their songs, i'd have it at maybe 25th or so...To get back to The Who we all have become to expect i'd throw on some 'Bargain' or '5.15'. That being said as Alex likes to say, Good, fair reaction. I'd have reacted the same way.

[@ebdigsit1]

Friday ! It’s always fucking great to talk about The Who, though I’m a little disappointed by the selection of this song. The Who have sooooo many great tunes that are far better that this one. Pretty much any song on Who’s Next is a superior song. Eminence Front is probably the best tune on what is perhaps The Who’s weakest studio effort IMO. It’s a fine post-Moon track and it has a funky groove which is a different wrinkle. Pete sings with some juice in his vocal. I’d love LOVE for you guys to react to the entirety of Live at Leeds or Who’s Next. Those whole records are bangers. Anyway, here’s just some of the great tracks that I’d recommend in the future that have the energy and passion we hope for in a Who listening experience: Bargain, The Punk & The Godfather, Young Man Blues (Live @ Leeds), The Seeker, Going Mobile, Join Together, Naked Eye, 5:15, However Much I Booze, Dreaming From the Waist, You Better You Bet, Substitute. Please don’t take this as a negative comment. “I’m just calling it as I see it”. Your analysis is always a pleasure to hear. I’m happy as hell that you even make these videos. Also Deacon Blues, Lol. Have a great fucking weekend, Andy & Alex !

[@ValerieL.62]

My favorite Who song. Thanks, guys! 👍❤