ROGER DALTREY - “How Many Friends” (The Who) 3/15/18

Fox Theater
Oakland, CA

[@Gkirby001]

Townshend was so ahead of the curve when he wrote this. Great performance from Roger. A deep cut Who tour would be amazing.

[@kurtschwarz1844]

I agree. Roger has stated he would like to mix it up more, but states that Pete can't remember the chords. Maybe true, but we all know Roger's and Pete's little jabs at each other. I think all of us Who fans would hope that Roger and Pete would realize by now that they are two halves of a greater whole. Pete's great song: "Tea and Theater" is what we all hope for. Only Roger could pull this song off to perfection. After everything they have been through together, we would hope there would be some brotherly love between them by now. I'm sure there is some, but then look at Ray and Dave Davies. Sometimes, they could literally kill each other. Anyway, a nod to another band I love. It's strange that Pete and Ray never really related to each other. They have a lot in common. Anyway, back to the answer of Pete forgetting chords of songs not played for many years. I certainly can relate, as there are many songs I played on my Strat. and now I go "how did I use to play this?" Well the answer, if what Roger states is true is Simon. Simon's voice and guitar playing is so similar to Pete's. Well, they share so many of the same genes. I remember seeing Simon at The Bayou in Georgetown, Wash. D.C. supporting "I Am The Answer" back when I was in dental school. I was amazed at how close he sounded like Pete. Simon is still the answer, if Pete can't remember. Simon could certainly play those songs after some practice. Time to stop, I'm going on like Pete. I tried reading Pete's autobiography and could never finish it.

[@garywood5882]

@@kurtschwarz1844 How Many Friends isn't hard in terms of chords and I think Pete could play along to the original to get the lead fills right. Maybe there's something else bothering Pete?

[@edlawn5481]

@@garywood5882 I think those songs on "By Numbers" are just too personal to Pete and came at a dark period of his life.

[@titicacaluyah4680]

I LOVE "WHO by the Numbers". Great to hear this.

[@vikingkrigare5329]

First album I bought by The Who

[@Twotontessie]

One of their most powerful and moving tracks - Who By Numbers so good

[@GoldShower1]

Roger's my hero for doing this song, my fave Who song, from an album that stands the test of Time better than any other Who album, and fuckin' nails it, awesome.

[@vibefrequencyable]

my favorite album too...tommy although i still love tommy ...and reign oer me could be the best rock and roll song of all time..

[@kevinobrien9626]

The Who By Numbers is 'just an album,' and I love it for that. There was The Rock Opera, the Soundtrack, The Keith Dies album, the Kenny Joins album, The Who Breaks Up album, the Who Gets Back Together Album ... this time, Pete says, "Here's ten songs. Bye." He was such a gibbering wreck as of the last verse ... could not even muster up any ambitions ... I FUCKING LOVE IT.

[@brianflon6310]

@@vibefrequencyable IMHO: "Who's Next" is not just their best album, but one of the greatest -- if not THE greatest -- album ever.

[@vibefrequencyable]

@@brianflon6310 it's in my top.10...for sure .

[@townshendshean]

Probably because they've got 500 other great songs to choose from. It makes it tough to choose.

[@susanpritchard6164]

Lovely song don’t no why who don’t play this and love ain’t for keeping

[@thomasbrennan5286]

One ofthe whos most beautiful songs

[@garrettgoloubow4667]

I was there and can vouch this was a high end performance. Long Live Roger!

[@thewho73]

lucky sod - wish i had been

[@robertlivingstone3364]

The Who By Numbers had the beautiful piano of the late great Nicky Hopkins.

[@kevinobrien9626]

Whoa! I thought I was the only one who revisited this deep cut from '75. ALLLLLLLLLLL RIGHT!

[@guruofendtimes819]

Another great song from the great album The who by numbers

[@railwaymaster1163]

Roger is one true gem. Although Pete was indeed going through hard times when he wrote this, I feel that Roger can relate to this more as a whole throughout his life. Wonderful job, sir.

[@DakoDejaVu]

A great and underrated Who song, lovely to hear Roger playing this.

[@sheatiller2465]

Well, at first it just seems like Roger's being grumpy, but the science proves him right about social media.

[@discernment8963]

Rock's greatest vocalist!

[@radiohead68]

Love to hear. They're all in love...most forgotten Who album

[@njwho68]

Who BY Numbers...the best Who album...amazing job here!!!

[@marshallross3373]

Ya, Roger sounds great here. Awesome to hear a live version of this song--I always liked the tune.

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

Wow Rodger still has it. Thats a tuff song to sing. Love it

[@westy40]

Awesome song! So great to see him do it live! Roger's voice has improved tremendously since his vocal surgery from a few years ago!

[@thomasbrennan5286]

PLease enjoy this beautiful song

[@amerocker]

When I first signed a contract It was more than a handshake then I know it still is But there's a plain fact We talk so much shit behind eachother's backs

[@Theearthtraveler]

I love this song!

[@glasgowisblue5366]

Great performance.

[@kurtschwarz1844]

Thank you Roger for Who you are. It's just plain fact, you are the greatest rock vocalist of all time. How you can still hit this song so perfectly is unheard of. I used to play this album a lot in high school , when it came out. This song still is so emotional for me. Thank you for adding the orchestra, especially Katie, she is brilliant. Your decision to make Zach Starkey drummer, saved The Who. He's the only drummer that deserves to have Keith's drum sticks. Without Zach, you know The Who just floundered. Roger what you have created, is a perfect more mature Who. It was meant to be. Keep The Who alive, it best to keep active. On the album: Who, Pete's songs are still solid. I wish he added some heavier leads though. It' s your most amazing vocals that make it a classic. Screw what Keith Richards said some years back. He is just a mean old fart. I love The Stones music, but I don't like Keith or Mick as people. How they treated Mick Taylor is criminal. He was so young and the best lead guitarist they ever had. They treated him horribly and ripped him off, since they are so greedy. They rip off their fans with outrageous ticket prices. I bought Keith's last solo album, it still sits in the shrink wrap. Thank God The Who is reborn. I love you all! Long live Rock!

[@jimwelsh997]

How friends have I really got. If you really know what a friend is. You will realize that you only have a couple. So count them on your One hand. So fucking true Pete Townshend is a musical genius. If you really listen to his words in all of his songs. You will see it for yourself

[@DerekSee]

Fantastic.

[@dano4876]

Rock 🎸 on Roger !!!

[@1967DIF]

Big big salute for Rogers musicians, not a walk-in -the -park song to pull off!

[@Avalon50]

Just amazing!

[@rockeee]

Long live King Roger

[@josephklondyke]

So many things you could say father time is a b**** thought about me not about Rodger it's that the who sapling at generation unbelievable praise the Lord for letting me witnessing these bands for the reason we're of all the Good Times Gone Townsend Ritchie Blackmore Deep Purple Iron Butterfly goes on and on listen to the music nowadays but then what can you say Generations change thank God I was blessed to see The Who I've read not putting the Rolling Stones down I respect them but I have read articles and rumors that the Rolling Stones will never be on the same bill with the who cuz they know and knew they would be showed up and if you don't believe me just listen to Quadrophenia the real me or where have I been out of my brain on the 515 songs of these will stand the test of time you damn right God bless Rodger Daltrey in The Who PS God bless Keith Moon I Can See For Miles when you heard that song you heard a drama you listen to the drums you didn't worry about the guitar you listen to the damn drums ladies and gentlemen The Who

[@whofanextraordinaire2672]

Thanks so much for this footage. Interesting to see the vantage point. (I'm one of those people in the front row.) And thanks so much for capturing the intro. Oh, and I dig your KZbin handle. May you stay safe from harm. ;-)

[@garthkolbeck8674]

This is very shocking ... I never expected to see him so this ever live... I don't think Mick could sing this one...

[@234cheech]

come to scotland roger

[@vibefrequencyable]

His voice is holding....!

[@mojangles1]

..great song, great rendition..(though, i didn't quite understand the monologue at the beginning, thanks to crappy acoustics)

[@MrRocknrollrich]

Roger babblin' for damn near 3 minutes. Great song tho. Great effort in performance.

[@mrknowitall268]

yeah kills the mood

[@mattthrun-nowicki8641]

Can you imagine how minutes Pete would babble on before this one? How many minutes have I really got?

[@jjgriffmn]

Hang it up Roger you can’t sing anymore!

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

Can you do better?

[@jjgriffmn]

@@jesuschrist-alphaomega 😂😂😂

[@rjpg]

BS

[@mattthrun-nowicki8641]

Whaaaaat? I had the exact opposite reaction. He’s singing this in the original key and hitting the notes, albeit more gruffly. Rog has recovered his voice in the past 3ish years.

[@GSC333]

Silly comment mate