FIRST TIME HEARING The Who - Substitute REACTION

[@staffsblue3812]

My Who favourites are 'I'm A Boy' (1965) and 'I Can See For Miles' (1967)

[@lupodelupis3672]

I'm A Boy has such cool lyrics!

[@stuartmorriss]

I always liked Happy Jack,mainly because of Keith Moon's fantastic drumming on it.He was a genius.

[@orraman5427]

You know you're getting old when you can remember listening to the "old classics" on your transistor radio when they were first released.

[@Krzyszczynski]

It sounded pretty lame when heard through those tinny little transistor speakers - nearly all John's thunderous bass was lost, and much of the drumming as well. Listening to it on a proper stereo system for the first time was a revelation!

[@donjackson5522]

When I bought my first real stereo equipment, one of the first albums I bought was Meaty Beaty Big And Bouncy and was amazed how much better it sounded.

[@anthonyflynn9953]

Substitute was recorded in Feb 1966, years before Baba O’Riley. Musically, ahead of it’s time, especially the drumming of Keith Moon which is absolutely stunning.

[@mrbumble2986]

This track was way before Baba O'Reilly, written in 1965 and released as a single in March 1966 reaching No5 in the UK charts. Pete Townshend was becoming an accomplished songwriter by this time and it showed with this track that they werre going to be a force to be reckoned with for years to come. Check out I Can See For Miles from only a year later and you'll see the progress they were making to establish themselves as a much harder sounding unit. Loving your reactions as usual guys, great to see you're still getting turned on to what we oldies were listening to in the sixties, loving every minute..

[@jeffjohnson9911]

The Who formed in London in 1962. This was their 5th single, released in 1966. the previous 4 were Zoot Suit, 1964- I Can't Explain, 1964- Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, 1965 & My Generation, 1965. They had 4 Album releases in the 60's as well as 2 compilation albums, one in north America and one in the UK. Who's next was their 2nd album of the 70's after Live At Leeds.

[@FreethoughtsOnline]

This one's also on their album "Meaty, Beaty, Big & Bouncy" 1970 I think.

[@damonhines8187]

I've also heard their High Numbers single, 'I'm the Face'.

[@jeffjohnson9911]

Yeah, that was the B side to Zoot Suit.

[@jeffjohnson9911]

Yeah, that was a compilation album of old tracks. kind of a Greatest Hits , it came out in 71.

[@PanarchyInTheUK]

I can't explain is a great track. And I love Bowie's cover. In fact, a journey through Bowie's Pin Ups would be a great reaction video!

[@unclephil7650]

My favorite pre Tommy song is I Can See for Miles. You guys would love it

[@jdw5678]

Absolutely. Keith Moon was a monster on that one.

[@charliegeorge9393]

think they've done it

[@unclephil7650]

@@charliegeorge9393 okay thanks. I'll check to see if they've done it

[@unclephil7650]

@@charliegeorge9393 yes, they have done it. Thank you

[@jdw5678]

@@charliegeorge9393 Oops, you're right. Well then maybe Boris the Spider, and then Happy Jack and Magic Bus.

[@elegantirony78]

Bargain, Mobile, My Wife, Drowned, Love Reign O're Me, The Seeker, 5:15 so many good songs

[@jeanphilippebaye1713]

Substitute (1966) - Baba o' Riley (1971)

[@pat5882]

FYI Bassist, John Entwistle was actually the “Lead Guitarist” of the band. Just listen to the bass throughout “Substitute”. “Substitute” was released in 1966.

[@vicprovost2561]

The Ox was the best.

[@lexentropy]

This song was released in 1966. I enjoy their entire catalogue but most of what they did from "Tommy" til Keith Moon died was amazing next level music!

[@scottderechinsky9896]

Substitute was released the year I was born. 1965.

[@oldad73]

The basis of the Who sound was the manic drumming of Keith Moon and the driving bass of Jon Entwhistle - just brilliant. I was lucky enough to see this number performed live as part of the Live at Leeds set. I think you can just hear me clapping on the record.

[@adk46er5203]

Baba Orielly, Bargain, Behind Blue Eyes, Going Mobile, My Wife (hilarious song about John Entwistle's wife that kind of came true), Won't get fooled again and other songs are from Who's Next album. I think their biggest Albums are (Tommy Rock Opera Double album 1969 - Pinball Wizard from this), Who's Next (1971) and Quadrophenia (Rock Opera sort of - double album with The Real Me, 5:15, Lover reign Over Me 1973). Substitute, from 1966 I think. Tommy actually got them invited to classical music venues. Here is one for my age. In 1969 my music teacher in Junior High (middle school) had us listen to the entire Tommy album over 2 classes. Yes, I am old.

[@shyman99]

The line Amber mentioned was removed and replaced from the 45 single shortly after it was originally released because of the concern it was too controversial.

[@hilarymiseroy]

In the US, the line "I look all white but my dad was black" was re-recorded as "I try walking forward but my feet walk back." Their record company feared any reference to race would keep it off US radio.

[@fan123casual8]

I learned something new today. Also, why am I not surprised? (USA in the 60’s)

[@rfdarsie]

@@hilarymiseroy Because the US was (and still is) a bass-ackward country.

[@markatsvensson]

Conservative censorship has a long history.

[@paulpalmtree9295]

If memory serves me well, Substitute by The Who, was released in 1977 .

[@Schteve59]

Keith Moon was into amphetamines at this time and was so pilled up on the session he couldn't remember doing it and accused the band of hiring another drummer behind his back. They pointed out that it had to be him because there was no other drummer in the world that screamed in the middle of a take.

[@K8hearts974]

Thank you for doing one of my Dad’s favourites. I can still remember this blasting on the cd player as he sang the “substitute” part when I was a little girl. He passed away 2 years ago this June ❤

[@johngriffiths118]

May he Rest in Peace

[@shaitarn1869]

The line 'I look all white, but my dad was black' was replaced with 'I try to walk forward, but my feet walk back' on the original US release; the original line was considered too controversial.

[@theoneonlymusicchannel]

The Who Released 2 different versions of this song ,the version you are listening to ( best version) was For everyone but American , the American version , released in April 1966, a different vocal take was used that changed the line in the chorus, "I look all white but my dad was black", to "I try walking forward but my feet walk back." The complete second verse and chorus were also edited from the US release, reducing the track's length to two minutes and fifty-nine seconds.

[@johnschall7855]

The Who Magic Bus is a must hear too.

[@vicprovost2561]

One of their first hits that they always played when I saw them, usually right after Can't Explain that often opened their live shows. Nice tune and a sample of what's to come. What you guys REALLY need to hear next from them is Live at Leeds, their great live album, do the My Generation jam off it for some of their very best live work, it is goosebump inducing for sure! Enjoy. 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎹🎶

[@unclephil7650]

My favorite live album of all time.

[@BGNOLA]

The Replacements were originally going to be named The Substitutes because of this song, but the band outvoted it

[@morph3on53]

I'm A Boy was one of their best and the lyrics are very relevant for today with some families.

[@Krzyszczynski]

Agreed, but make sure it's the longer version from the Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy album, not the shorter one released as a 45.

[@GreggOliverBass]

This was 1966, way before Baba O'Reilly

[@wetsie61]

Yeah album was meaty Beaty big and bouncy. A staple when I saw them in concert

[@renyauger4560]

I love everything by The Who but it’s great starting with the early years and tracing their growth. I would follow this with I Can’t Explain and then the song that made them legends & defined a generation, My Generation.

[@robear2002]

"Substitute" A song that predicted social media.😃

[@victrip]

Thanks for playing!!

[@Pilodon]

Ok, now that you are on early Who - one of my favorites - you've got I Can See for Miles, Boris the Spider, Pictures of Lily, The Kids are Alright, I Can't Explain, and Happy Jack. Can't go wrong.

[@CaptainTedStryker]

Early Who is full of humorous lines and songs: Pictures Of Lily, I'm A Boy, Boris The Spider, etc...

[@LiberalsArePoop]

Boris the Spider, sung by John Entwistle if I remember right.

[@bert_towle]

If you enjoy their early humor, give "Boris The Spider" a try - written by bass player John Entwistle. Their best live performance (of a great song) is probably "Young Man Blues" at the Isle of Wight from 1970 - Entwistle's in his skeleton suit, and Keith and Pete have such great interaction during the song.

[@bjdefilippo447]

I suggested Boris for Halloween, but I'd love it any day!

[@josephcote6120]

Boris gets a vote from me.

[@6916dog]

Young Man Blues live is amazing. Jay and Amber NEED to see it

[@donjackson5522]

Boris The Spider is fire. I sing it to my kids and they think I’m crazy.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "5:15" and "Love Reign O'er Me"!!!!

[@markallen2984]

and “The Real Me”…..especially due to Jay’s love of bass 🎸

[@andymageen5308]

The Who’s catalog really splits between pre Tommy and post Tommy, this song is a real highlight of their earlier product, really aimed at the young “Mods”, who were changing fashion and music tastes and trends. ✌️

[@pfam2712]

pre Tommy more or less culminating with A Quick One (While He's Away), for which J and Amber must do a reaction.

[@spookytoothable1911]

Pete Townsend was the most eloquent spokesman of his generation for young male vulnerability. This & The kids are alright are masterpieces in that vein.

[@fan123casual8]

I heard this song ages and ages ago on a Who greatest hits tape and didn’t think that much of it. But now I like it a lot more hearing it again after all these years. Thanks.

[@SnoopysVet]

"The Song Is Over"

[@Incomudro1963]

Absolutely brilliant song, and I know they'll love it!

[@mikeross14]

When is someone gonna do "Boris the Spider!" Johns humorous Contribution !

[@standbytogo123]

John wrote 'Tattoo' as well also quite Humorous. Its on the Who sell out Album.

[@leesnider4363]

The Who were one of the first British Invasion groups. Very early Substitute is from either 1966 or 1967.

[@mickberry164]

You are both so positive. I can definitely learn from you. You are a great ideal for me to emulate. Thanks for your sparkle.

[@allendixon7700]

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[@allendixon7700]

I've been here a while. I just want to get out my hill h I l l b I l l y get my healthy layout

[@dankinsler1930]

Kieth Moon was a monster!

[@simonlitten]

I'm enjoying watching you two chair dancing to this song. The song is almost 60 years old and has aged well. The Who's songs were surprisingly literate and not your standard boy meets girl formula.

[@Jessica_Roth]

An absolute classic from the band's early days! (1966, an entire career before "Baba O'Reilly"/"Behind Blue Eyes"/"Won't Get Fooled Again" and the rest of the 1971 album "Who's Next") Often used as a concert-opener, along with "I Can't Explain", from the same era. (I knew you'd like the line about how he's "passing", as they said back then.) "I Can't Explain" would make a fine reaction, as would "The Real Me" from "Quadrophrenia". (I know you're scared to tackle the "rock opera" albums, "Tommy" and "Quadrophrenia" because you think the songs are too connected to the overall narrative, but they work on their own, honestly. "The Real Me" is the opener, so that would show you what you're in for.) Or you could do more of the key pieces from the "Who's Next" era, such as "Pure and Easy" or "Naked Eye" (especially live for that one). Or, since you dug the Dirty Mac at that "Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus" TV show, why not watch the Who blow everyone off the stage at that show with their AMAZING performance of "A Quick One (While He's Away)"? And, as I haven't made enough suggestions yet (sorry!), how about two bands you haven't hit yet? Try some Quicksilver Messenger Service with "What About Me?" or "The Truth". Or go wild with Pavlov's Dog doing "Natchez Trace" or "Did You See Him Cry?". (Some nice connections to bands you already know, but I will save those for when you do QMS or the Dog. [/tease].)

[@quincee3376]

Great choice!

[@tom587]

Gotta recommend what I think is the Who's most underrated song. A gem called The Seeker. For some laughs, Boris the Spider(shoulda tried this on Halloween) and for a surprise or 2 a classic, Pictures of Lily.

[@allendixon7700]

Now that people have gotten older o. L. D. E!R. I'm hoping that I regret in the light. I traded that substitute teacher franco about it you know you did it too

[@AnyangU]

For British kids from the wrong side of the tracks, this song must have been hilarious! For the rest of us as well...

[@JimScholfield]

Keith was always fabulous, John drove the songs for sure. The two leaders were just figuring it out at this time. Roger grew amazingly over the next few years. Pete's songwriting and was just at the start of the journey as was his playing. Already stars though!

[@garyseven5791]

My all-time favorite song by The Who is Magic Bus.

[@allendixon7700]

I'll try you. I'm waiting towards the country CO UN TRY I grew up with the 1 on 1 and a 1/2. I was German encounter but I've listened opposition to lots of rock and roll. And I do like to ride on the magic bro sometimes. Magic bus by the who I lock it

[@allendixon7700]

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[@RabbiSteve]

Great choice and thanks for sharing this. Yeah, this was 1966. Just on the crest of the British Invasion. “Baba O’Reilly” is 1971. As somebody else said in the comments, you can pretty much divide The Who into pre-Tommy, the ultimate rock opera, and post Tommy, which also includes their next great rock opera, QUADRAPHENIA. And much more. “Substitute”, along with “My Generation”, “Young Man Blues” (a cover), “I Can See For Miles” are all pre-Tommy. “Baba O’Reilly”, “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, “Behind Blue Eyes” (all from maybe my favorite Who album, WHO’S NEXT), and later, such as “Who Are You?”, “You Better You Bet”, “Love Reign O’er Me” are all post-Tommy.

[@steppingrazor5520]

Another good one from this time period is I Can See For Miles. The sound that Jay talked about is because of the configuration of the band. Pete never considered himself a good lead guitar player and so most of the guitar parts are more rhythm than lead. But John Entwhistle the base player was a classically trained french horn player. And of course Moon, was Moon. Basically what is normally the rhythm section played leads and the guitar played rhythm.

[@jeffmartin1026]

Townsend was addressing social issues of the time, class and racial divisions that were much stronger then.

[@colibri1]

You were right about it being before "Baba O'Riley." This song is from 1966. I will always be partial to this song because it was the song playing when I first discovered a community radio show in the early eighties called "Treasures of the Sixties."

[@arizrich]

Well, earlier today I was listening to "My Generation" by The Who and thought that you guys should listen to some of their older stuff and here you are! Peace!

[@terrygarcia897]

Saw them in the early 80s Texas jam Dallas cotton bowl.

[@deandavidson1375]

My four all-time favorite bands are the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Who and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. From pre British Invasion it was the Coasters and the Drifters

[@allendixon7700]

Substitute, I'm thinking that this is AKIR and my kick. Kaya seek question, kicker or something like that. In a remember substitute, take you used to give a bad way to go question Markand then what happened? A little bit later in love. You met some girl woman, whatever I nitraded you like a substitute. Why are you traded that sudden? To take a picture, everything stop and think. Maybe i've got a carma k a r m I kick k I c k question mark

[@allendixon7700]

I've been listening to Eminem country all my life, but I've been burning it out here lately. I've been getting Archer ma HAL LB. I. L l y my hillbilly i've been getting it out

[@allendixon7700]

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[@allendixon7700]

I forgot that brother has Blue Bird. What's tlet's see, that's hillbilly? Let's bike Shelton and try Simpkins together. But it's a helmet HR L LLB ILLY hillbilly bone BIYNA. Get the hill billy bone brother

[@deandavidson1375]

Didn't mean to leave out the girls. The Ronettes, Martha and the Vandellas. To this day Ronnie Spector ( Veronica Bennett) is my favorite female voice, 2nd favorite, Amy Winehouse

[@clemdane]

I think it's all in his head. His insecurities are making him imagine she secretly wants someone else when she wants him!

[@chrislaustin]

This band was just the best across the board, as John is often top 3 on most best bass player list, as is Kieth in regards to the drums(both are #1 for Who fans). And while Roger never gets his due on the front men list, he is without a doubt one of the greats, and lasted longer than most. And then of course you have Pete, never the greatest lead guitarist, but his rhythm playing is 2nd to none, especially on acoustic(he's next level). And when it comes to song writing, yet again in a class all his own, as The Who wouldn't have been the band it was without his skills leading the way. If you guys ever get the chance, listen to some of his demos for Who songs, as hearing Pete sing them, they take on a different feel altogether versus how Roger often sang them. And the arrangements are very different as well.

[@Colin-1964]

Pictures Of Lily!✌🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@EdselMike1980]

A really good live video of the Who to check out is Young Man Blues live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970.

[@kenchristie9214]

Formed in the early 60's, arguably The Who were the first punk and grunge band. In those early shows, Pete used a lot of feedback. Their early performances invariably ended with Pete Townshend smashing his guitar and Keith Moon kicking his drums across the stage. John Entwistle would refrain from the destruction because he had built his bass guitar. In an interview, Pete and Roger said replacing the instruments cost them more money than they made. Also, Pete was the first guitarist to use feedback. When The Who commenced recording for Polydor, Pete was constantly at odds with sound engineers over his use of feedback.

[@Krzyszczynski]

Pete and The Who weren't the first to use feedback on record, though. The Beatles included a short piece of it on the intro to their late-1964 single I Feel Fine.

[@gedcowburn2371]

I remember watching this on TV when it came out in 1966. When it got to the line "At least I'll get my washing done", my sister laughed out loud!

[@magneto7930]

To answer your question, this song is from 1966. You need to check out Love Reign O'er Me by The Who, next!

[@sambirch6784]

Keith Moon's drums on this are epic. Animal from The Muppets is supposedly based on him and when you see Moon drum on Substitute you can see why.

[@randallpetersen9164]

He was so high at the time that he didn't remember any of it and accused the band of hiring a different drummer for the track.

[@tommolitor9980]

Love at Leeds Summertime Blues!

[@allendixon7700]

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[@stevenblock9712]

When they are available, it is worthwhile to see the Who's live performance videos, especially in their early years when Keith Moon was the drummer.

[@drg3712]

Nice reaction, love your acknowledgement of Pete’s humour which was alway there. especially the early songs. Substitute, The Kids are Alright, A-A-A, Pictures of Lily, etc etc.. All of them maximum R&B😎

[@drg3712]

PS, John E is a bass god.

[@Pokafalva]

Entwistle's bass on this song is simply ENORMOUS!!!

[@pango-y8j]

He's grateful 🍄

[@halweiss8671]

Could be said of almost any Who song.

[@royjones4144]

They invented Hard Rock !

[@browntabproductions]

Substitute was released in 1966, 5yrs before Baba O'Riley. Their First Single as The Who “I can’t Explain” was released in the US December 1964.

[@420johnas]

Too many great songs to sit here and think hard about it, but I’m gonna throw out Sister Disco as one of my all-time favorites even though there’s hundreds, thousand more possibly and the other one is from Quadrophenia “Reign on Me.” The Who is a great band I was so lucky I got to see them when I did Love you guys keep up the great work

[@JohnWilliams-qk8ub]

Start to finish, John Entwistle's bass lines are heard to drive it all along...... stunning!!!!

[@davidburton9136]

Well, it's cool you're reacting to earlier Who! I came to this song when I was a kid and I bought the Who's compilation album "Meaty, Beaty, Big and Bouncy", thinking it was the follow-up to "Who's Next", my first Who album. This song was on it, and another song that should be your next early Who song to check out, and that's "My Generation". I don't think you've done that one before...

[@LouieLouie3]

I own MBB&B. My favorite song on that album is “Legal Matter”

[@lynnejamieson2063]

Great album. I love Pictures of Lily and I can’t help but smile every time I hear Boris the Spider.

[@briz1965]

Have this on vinyl, it's going on in a mo. Uber cool...

[@deandavidson1375]

Try to find The Who Sell Out 👍

[@sidtedtilley]

If you've still got Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy on vinyl, then it's worth a few bob these days as is the Who sell out!

[@peterbreughel4440]

Simply one of the best pop songs ever written.

[@papercup2517]

I love these songs from their earlier, London mod era - so much fun! It's a shame you didn't find the video of them performing (probably lip-syncing), with their mod outfits/ vibes. I don't know if Pete experienced some sort of identity crisis in his youth, because he wrote another song on a similar theme of conflict/ confusion -- this time around gender. No doubt that theme would cause a similar political/moral meltdown in some quarters today! It's called 'I'm a Boy'. And another one dealt with a young lad enjoying looking at naughty photos: 'Pictures of Lily'! They're all fantastic songs in any case, an essential part of my early teen years in the 1960s, usually heard on the treasured tinny little transistor radio I carried everywhere with me.

[@danielmankowski922]

I Can’t Explain is still my fav Who Song of all time. I also love the version by the Scorpions on Rockers and Ballads! 🤩

[@stevemcmurtry1374]

I beg you to do Young Man Blues Live......the you will understand just how great this band is !!!!

[@ezed3902]

You guys just have to give Love Reign o’re Me!

[@chrisswash7923]

The best band ever

[@nononobutyeah]

Interesting Beatles song: "You know my name (look up the number).

[@tonyhanley9458]

I refuse to listen to the radio in Aus, this is music. Thankyou.

[@shawnk7832]

You are right this is early Who! '66. There is another early Who that is even better... Magic Bus.. in '68. Yes both are before Baba O'Reily... That was '71. 😊

[@jameskneubuhl9115]

You should hear the Sex Pistols' cover of this song. The Pistols liked to go on and on about how older bands meant nothing to them, but they couldn't hide their appreciation of The Who.

[@howardyoung9987]

Greetings from Scotland. The Who have been my favourite band for the last 55+years. They have been the soundtrack to my life and I hold them very close. Who's Next and Quadrophenia are their very best. For years Who's Next was my favourite and has the better songs. But Quadrophenia is more coherent and throws up something new even though I've played it many times. I love that music can connect across miles and cultures. Regards and respect, Howard.

[@pfam2712]

Howard, greeting from NYC and I'm right there with you, the soundtrack to those who wish to look outside themselves. Love your comment.

[@howardyoung9987]

@pfam2712 regards and respect.

[@jamesneary3425]

My favorite Who track is Slip Kid...Raw and powerful

[@Wallace1272]

101. PLEASE REACT TO THE SONG BLACK and WHITE from 1972 BY THE BAND THREE DOG NIGHT. You're gonna love the lyrics...not to mention the cowbell. IT WAS PART OF OUR HIPPIE MOVEMENT OF THE LATE 60's EARLY 70's TO TRY AND UNIFY EVERYONE

[@peteriuliano5846]

it's got that classic 1960's England feel.

[@neilscarratt3568]

GRRRREATT !!! As Are Loads Of Their Tracks... From The 60's I Can't Explain,Pictures Of Lily,I'm A Boy,"Anyway,Anyhow,Anywhere" And The Kids Are Alright. The 70's The Song Is Over,5.15,I've Had Enough,Who Are You And Dr.Jimmy TREMENDOUS ALL 🎉🎸🎤🧨

[@uppyraptor49]

1965 also the who at live aid was stunning

[@allendixon7700]

I'm thinking everybody everybody body's had a substitute. I think women sets to take from substitute to substitute to substitute, but I think man. That would do it when the opportunity to presents itself Manwell, how? For a woman uh the harbor have rights

[@allendixon7700]

But you can remember when you was a young one and a little. A lot of laugh when you're call. Ma wanna a little wanna be wanna really bad. Suck, mark out, you know, I'm pressed the paper. And you've got a question mark you know, you're retarded or locked a dog. I know you've got a woman that traded you like a substitusearch the turret hara christian band

[@allendixon7700]

When you have a girlfriend or your wife, treat you like a substitute, then you wish you say. Yes, I shouldn't have traded the Tate. You don't know why I treated that teacher. It's karma karma coming kicking my butt😊😊

[@allendixon7700]

Karma came kicked in my butt😅😅😅😅

[@allendixon7700]

But seriously that brother, if you ever start, get it and get and treated like a substitute, go ahead and you might as well go ahead, kick up, you're you're one of you are boat BOO Tr I, T, R, but BUT T herbal. I'm cooked go ahead cook it out to the car from my porch😊😊😊

[@jollyrodgers7272]

It's from 1966, but also on the album MEATY, BEATY, BIG AND BOUNCY - compiled by Pete Townshend and released in '71 - one really good album. Meaty was Daltry, Beaty was Moon, Big was Entwhistle and Bouncy was Townshend.

[@GreggOliverBass]

as far as early who, I'd pick from these...)early who in my opinion is before Tommy) "I Can't Explain" '65 "My Generation" '65 "I Can See for Miles" '67 "Magic Bus" '68 "I'm Free" '69

[@StephenBrown-l9u]

Released in 66 same year as Beatles had a substitute for Paul after he died ...look at the lyrics and I'll let you decide

[@CANEsPappa]

Dare I say…this song is Beatle-esque!

[@009AWB]

March 1966. They were about to emerge from their British Invasion pop music style and get a lot deeper into the messages and much more complex. The start of the next phase was I Can See for Miles.

[@Markhypnosis1]

This is from 1966. Have a listen to My Generation or Can't Explain from 1964. Way ahead of their time

[@LordEriolTolkien]

The Who and the Kinks are from a similar cloth

[@mdoster5325]

If you have not seen The Kids are Alright, the Who documentary, it is the best of the Who and well worth watching.

[@Dr_Bombay]

I love how much they grew and changed as a band from their early "British Invasion" period here. Their sound really evolved.

[@jackieburchell2187]

Love the Who... Great song, Leo Sayers who you have heard a couple of times has written songs for Rodger Daltrey when he went solo. So maybe we could have some more Leo please (Thunder in my Heart) is a great song but he also had over 30 hits in 🇬🇧.😊❤🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@MrSteveLoucks]

Thunder In My Heart is one of my all-time favorite songs!

[@shawnkautzman4879]

Jay and Amber i love this song Substitute and yes you have so much more to react to. Check out How Can You Do It Alone and Trick Of The Light pick one. Baba O'riely was 1971 this song was 1969.

[@Joshuadgog]

i love this song. one of their best and happiest tunes.

[@richarddefortuna2252]

The lyrics are pretty deep, especially for the time - they deal quite a bit with surface status (a British lower middle-class Eminence Front, if you will), and what we would now refer to as Imposter Syndrome: feeling like a phony. Townshend always had his finger on the pulse of the insecure teen audience throughout so much of The Who's early days, in particular.

[@macca8562]

The biggest crime in uk music was that this band never had a number 1, they summed up the 60s with their lyrics.

[@keithroberts4952]

Pete Townsend was fast becoming one of the best songwriters from the UK back in 1966! Great act, great song!