Face The Face

Pete Townshend and The Deep End - Face The Face
16. song of the greatest concert ever!
This video is recorded from a Laserdisc which should be the highest quality source currently availabe. Unfortunately, there is no DVD :( Just second hand VHS or Laserdiscs.
If you like it, go and buy a CD - it's called Pete Townshend's Deep End Live!
It does not contain all song from this concert, only 12 of them (be careful to buy the version with 2 bonus tracks).
(C) Copyright Eel Pie and Atlantic video.
I hope the guys from Atlantic will die in pain for not releasing a DVD.

[@andrevanrossum8408]

They don't make music like this anymore...😱

[@andyclayton7256]

Someone had asked the question about who the harmonica player was. His name is Peter Hope-Evans. He has played with everyone. His original band was Medicine Head.

[@Yasky-g5z]

Townshend had to put him in a headlock because he was getting too frisky up on stage. Lol But, seriously this whole song and performance is great, dancing, singing, horns, harmonica it's got it all.

[@toma60641]

Yeah, Simon Phillips. Amazingly steady tempo, yet I see no evidence of a click track in use. How does he do it? What a drummer!

[@harvvey9753]

One of all the followers & doubles of the one and only: Mister Billy Cobham.

[@doca9357]

practice, practice, true professional

[@DoblyTufnell]

Also, it's a double time shuffle at 100bpm.. Not for the faint of heart. Incredible stamina. Mind you he does give each hand a break by playing right and left handed. But that is a whole other world of hurt. :)

[@clausappel8086]

Some say as a child hé swallowed a metronome ...

[@dirkfeische2945]

Anybody, who could sit still to this??? You must be half dead! 😉

[@11Stucat]

High energy! Thats how you do LIVE music kiddies. That Pinball Wizard at the end, oh what a tease.

[@alaneisenberg1438]

This song still sounds great after all this time. What a fantastic dance track. Just love it

[@jamesarnold5554]

Simon Phillips is an AMAZING drummer........the right hand shuffle pattern on Face to Face is an absolute workout!!!!!

[@skyemacallister1306]

Face THE Face

[@Mrjohnboyd1959]

Awesome back up singers

[@glenbeck5602]

I agree A whole lot of talent on that stage

[@craiglahey3209]

What a great tune and these two back up singers are STUNNING!!

[@DWH072]

Looks like everyone is having fun , awesome !👍

[@wardenclyffe]

This is beyond incredible. I wish I could have been there!

[@retisonic]

Simon Phillips kicks so much ass here it's ridiculous.

[@matteowatteo1296]

Horn arrangements are on point.

[@robjohnson8861]

God, the whole thing is good but the girls energy is so hot.

[@lard_lad_AU]

This song has so much energy.

[@stevengerson6161]

The horns in this song just a incredible arrangement song rocks so hard

[@Eadbhard]

Damn lot of energy occurring in this performance.

[@mckcpaul1]

That harp player, can't get any better than that!

[@MarcoAntonioMeirammeira]

Simon Phillips ... monster

[@in.2oblivion580]

Phillips on drums and Chucho Merchan on bass . Shades of the Colombian Volcano benefit from the Albert Hall in feb 86.

[@Devourer_of_Pie]

The Power of Music!

[@johnehmer3608]

pete townsend at his creative best.

[@birteogjrgenbrandt9104]

Great Concert, excellent drummer and harp player as well

[@lauraryan8921]

That song has so many layered meanings. Truly reflected the time it was in and sadly the world in 2019

[@bigworldddd9566]

This song is a sound and groove explosion!!

[@180hypertony]

Simon Phillips!

[@zim1966]

Love Petes voice.. always have

[@itsglen9646]

Wow, I haven't heard this song in 25 years. Sounds good.

[@mgabrysSF]

Performed where? and WHEN?

[@09bassplaya]

Pete without guitar= awkwardly adorable :)

[@mauriciorojasmorales938]

Simply Amazing!!!

[@edgreen8140]

Can't believe pete is not playing guitar. Never gets old!

[@ginog9684]

In sports they talk about leaving it all on the field. Tell it, children.

[@malibustacy3606]

An animated stand up rockabilly drummer like Slim Jim Phantom/Stray Cats or Davey Duncan/Shakin Pyramids would make this song shine when it was played live.

[@Robbie63]

I was at this concert. I`m so glad I found this. :)

[@ge2623]

You lucky bastard.

[@Digmen1]

Love this song. I am sure I once saw a version where Pete Townshend played the song on the double bass and there was this big time old jazz band backing him Does anyone esle recall that ?

[@DominiqueGarofalo]

Yes

[@bak-mariterry5180]

@@DominiqueGarofalo Have a link ?

[@edgreen8140]

Pete alway has the best band members and back up vocalists. We got judge the judge. Excellent! And then goes into pinball wizzard.

[@edgreen8140]

Simon keeping the beat!

[@perryclarke403]

I use to Jive to this and i was stuffed, just a brilliant Jive if you have the fitness

[@edgreen8140]

is that simon on drums?

[@Mr01081960]

Simon Philips

[@keasyman]

Townshend is so underrated. An unsung pioneer. I say unsung, he's without doubt recognised and given proper candour by both history and press but, still so, so more brilliant and influential than given credit for.

[@whyyeseyec]

I gave you a down vote for using the words Townshend and underrated in the same sentence! Seriously? In what world is Pete underrated - I mean besides none??

[@Eadbhard]

Underrated, my ass.

[@est3inb3rg]

I like the snare on the studio version better. It doesn't have the same impact

[@vinceschenden7349]

Who's the guy who plays the harmonica?

[@Kevan-l1e]

Those two girl back up singers really can belt it out.

[@mattopeters]

historical concert with great dynamic!

[@malcomlovejoy]

The crescendo at 4:23 Spine Breaking

[@YouzTube99]

It was probably this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJCxY56AnJdsrJY There is a double bass but Pete isn't playing it. Ain't memory interesting? And the young woman who joins him to sing a verse is his oldest daughter Emma.

[@nolanmayer6387]

Robin Quivers ca. 1990 on vocals! love it

[@charlesdickinson7470]

Pete Townsend your the greatest

[@thomashauge4798]

What’s the name of the song that he starts to play at the very end of this video?

[@jamesha175]

i am exhausted just watching those girlys

[@CarmenGerardo-v2h]

Esa rola es genial

[@deborahying5218]

ROCKIN!!!!

[@RikoteroSJ]

que recital es y en que año?

[@OBGynKenobi]

Complete opposite of The Who, Nice!

[@isabeltownshend2625]

Pete is a adorable man

[@sergioramirez5965]

Total !!!

[@sv62848]

Before wireless mics!

[@ge2623]

Fucking A.

[@minivanwildernis8724]

This man stays AMAZING 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💜💜💜💜🎅

[@rainmechanic]

Thank god Pete redeems himself a little at the end with an acoustic version of Pin Ball Wizard..

[@grengeg7373]

He doesn't look quite right without a guitar

[@krollpeter]

Ok man. The entire song through I was thinking there's sumsing wrong. You hit it, Grenge.

[@toms4442]

Dog without a bone!

[@db52]

Well, that was sure fun!

[@20alejandromagallanesescal85]

pete maravilloso

[@diegopasqualis3610]

QUE MAESTRO! QUE TEMA! QUE VERSIÓN! EN VIVO, ASÍ DE ONDA, COMO SI FUERA FACIL! GRANDE EL QUADROFENICO PETE. EL AUTÉNTICO "WHO". EL LIDER DE LA BANDA INGLESA QUE LE SIGUE A LOS BEATLES...

[@diegopasqualis3610]

AH... Y QUE RRRRRRICAS LAS CHICAS DEL CORO NO?

[@aaronreynolds6105]

This was on channel 11 Chicago as VCR’s were becoming a big household item, and my dad recorded it. This song will always hold a special place in my heart…

[@thisisgeorge2117]

What on earth is this song even about? Also, a bit on the overkill with the horns only repeating that same line a gazillion times. Am I seeing Pete pulling Elvis moves? Somehow doesn’t come off the same way. None the less, entertaining!

[@DominiqueGarofalo]

Oh my! Your comment cracked me up!

[@thisisgeorge2117]

@@DominiqueGarofalo lol. You know with all due respect he was clearly trying so hard. But, he was wealthy, comfortable, aging rapidly and lost for quality inspiration navigating the strange 1980s. I’m embarrassed for him on this video 😂

[@DominiqueGarofalo]

@@thisisgeorge2117 I get it. I'm not embarrassed for him though. When this song came out I was 11 I think and I LOVED it. It has a good rhythm. If not for this song, I may have never become a Who fan.

[@thisisgeorge2117]

@@DominiqueGarofalo well I get that too. The energy is what is most of the draw here. Not sophistication haha. I remain embarrassed, this didn’t age well. I like so much of The Who!

[@DominiqueGarofalo]

@@thisisgeorge2117 I actually haven't heard it in many years. It hasn't aged great but I still like it for nostalgia. I love the Who, probably Behind Blue Eyes and Baba O'Riley being my favorites. What about you? What are your faves?

[@skyemacallister1306]

The brass! Holy cow...

[@antoniobrancaleone3715]

Che tiro , che musicisti, il tempo non dovrebbe passare mai! Grande Pete!

[@BullCricket75]

Classic Rock and Roll baby! Pete, you are forever my fav❤

[@mick5376]

1986? Unreal.

[@csizemore]

ultimateclassicrock.com/pete-townshend-face-the-face-dvd/ It's being released !

[@rhymeswithteeth]

Wow! Amazing!!!

[@Freakster1970]

Does anyone know the year this was shown on UK television?

[@mayemcdonald9111]

Freakster1970 1987

[@siggypop1543]

Yeah, man! ;)

[@marcialgonzalez7228]

very nice

[@johnzeszut3170]

Gotta know the know. The two girls must of eaten their "Wheaties" before taking the stage.

[@carlosprocont2820]

bien

[@karinamazzola9540]

buenisima la mezcla de los ritmos, eso es musica de la buena, me gusta mucho , hay que estar tocando asi ...................

[@80thtasties85]

Yessss ! 80s forever !!! best wishes from germany !

[@Universe021]

Esta canción es fenomenal, atemporal y aun se sigue bailando.

[@airserco]

Yeah, Huey Lewis on sax!

[@leftyzappa]

Nope. Way better with Pete on verse.

[@eddydavidflores3781]

Free music 2022 and more :)

[@TR-vr5pz]

Petes daughter is a babe

[@tlynch1218]

That harmonica tho

[@dannaphys5008]

That’s a party!

[@strengthingod4121]

Face the nose 👃🏻

[@andrewrosen6508]

Goosebumps on Pinball transition

[@dr.robertt.mullaneiii1561]

Have another slice of eel pie, Peter! It's on me...

[@forestyves8067]

a nice movie too (White city)

[@willyortega6193]

Locazooo

[@wernerrodiger3575]

WOW!

[@jorgerojas2064]

Alguien sabe el nombre de la chica del coro , la de pelo corto??

[@vinceschenden7349]

China?

[@waynejones3428]

Phukn kool!💥 🎉 👍💨😱

[@michaelbraunschweig8357]

Grandios

[@jcbartok]

Que tonazo en el escenario...

[@jcbartok]

Hubiera sido genial que en lugar de la harmónica se hubiera incluido el solo de guitarra original de la canción, cortesía del maestro Pete...

[@mariaveraroman2157]

Black ladies names?

[@mikew6025]

Gina and Coral (no, I don't know which is which). Band credits run during "Give Blood".

[@mariaveraroman2157]

Mike W thank you so much!!

[@genogeno6643]

Chyna Whyne on the left. Not in the credits

[@genogeno6643]

@@mariaveraroman2157 Chyna Whyne on the left. Not in the credits

[@rainmechanic]

Some of the worst of the worst of the 80's..

[@mayemcdonald9111]

rainmechanic Nonsense.....this music is great!

[@skyemacallister1306]

Are you crazy????

[@rainmechanic]

And now you know what a Godsend bands like Pearl Jam...The Pixies....Janes Addiction...Alice in Chains...Tool.. and Soundgarden were when they went mainstream in the early 90's... The 80's were a cruel cruel joke..

[@patcorroo2864]

Please... Pearl Jam (among others) still sucks. LOTS of great music came out in the '80's. Look it up...

[@PhuckHue2]

You gotta face the face!