THE WHO - Young Man Blues (Isle of Wight 1970) First Time Reaction

[@ledzeppacker]

Keith Moon's hand speed is phenomenal. Most exciting band ever. And thdir not misfits They are all super talented. Each the best in their field. .

[@johntarnowski9086]

Greatest live rock band of all time

[@brianshockledge3241]

Your next stop for The Who should be the rock n roll circus 1968.

[@stecumo6459]

in their prime as a live act no one comes close,the most powerful,explosive,aesthetically jawdropping live act ever

[@davescurry69]

I'm so happy that you highlighted the incredible bass playing by the late, great John Entwistle. He was the guv'nor of bass players. Best ever. And you're spot on about The Who being a group of misfits. That's exactly what they were.

[@beatmet2355]

The Ox!

[@stephensuddick2557]

Your characterization of them being four misfits thrown together to make music is just perfectly spot-on!

[@Roddy1965]

Has to be one of the most epic performances of that era. Goosebumps. The energy is over the top. Maximum RnR.

[@Incomudro1963]

The Who were a beast in those days. A massive locomotive barreling down the tracks.

[@mrfrosty3]

The bass playing here is fantastic, the energy is incredible. I used to play this over and over, I never tire of this performance. With some bands the members aren't fond of each other but together they're magic.

[@falcon215]

Nobody could windmill like the guy who started it, Pete Townshend. Loved this video and very cool to see people seeing it for the first time!

[@robertlear2735]

I saw The Who in July of 1970, once month after this performance.

[@theshivers1967]

Thanks for this. The Who is beyond influential in my life. You nailed it. A group of misfits working together. That is absolutely spot on!

[@docnflossie7351]

Mose Allison wrote Young Man Blues, one of the few non original compositions they performed.

[@rc1564]

I love Mose Allison. He's written many great songs. He also had an interesting & unusual childhood.

[@georgedavis2293]

@@rc1564 Thank you for acknowledging Mose Allison. I found a video of this song with the base isolated. John created a lot of sound by himself.

[@MusicLover-dt7ic]

Thunderfingers never fails to let ya know the bass is there lol. RIP John and Keith.

[@michaeldezego340]

It always cracks me up watching the Who live. Townsend, Daltrey and Moon manically moving and Entwistle standing like a statue. I saw them at MSG in 1975 and it was by far the best concert I ever went to.

[@puromichoacan8339]

1975 really??? may ask how old u were when were at that concert??? i was born alot later than that lol

[@kmichaelp4508]

@@puromichoacan8339 , okay. Now ask me how old I am!!!!! I saw The Who in 1970 in Atlanta Georgia. To this day I don’t hear right 😊

[@petebradt]

@@kmichaelp4508 '68 in San Francisco.

[@kmichaelp4508]

@@petebradt , your as old as me or maybe older 😝

[@bostonwhofan]

They were most certainly in the zone that night! An absolutely incredible live performance. BTW, The Who took the stage at about 3am when they performed this song that night (morning). On a different note, I'd love to see you react to "Love Reign O'er Me" by The Who. To me it isn't just the greatest song by The Who, it is the greatest song of all time!

[@robertlear2735]

The Who is my favorite live band. I have seen them 3 times in concert

[@chrisy8989]

I know a lot of The Who's catalogue but I've never heard this one and you're right, the late John Entwistle's bass is amazing (as always!). Enjoying your Who journey, Hap! 👍

[@rhiahlMT]

This is early Who. Roger wasn't even heavily taping up his microphone. You're right, a group of misfits. And, it worked. I just read Roger Daltrey's book, Thanks A Lot Mr. Kibblewhite, My Story. It's unbelievable how different these guys were. Ironically, Roger's school teacher, Mr. Kibblewhite, told him he'd never amount to anything.

[@bobcorbin3294]

I read it too great read! I was lucky enough to see them back in 1975.

[@babyshambler]

Middle Who really, if we're talking about the Moon years? '64-70 and '70-78.

[@beatmet2355]

I own a copy, but haven’t read it, yet. Listened to Pete’s audiobook and really enjoyed it.

[@jacqueline23788]

big friend of hendrix of course

[@gracek4309]

The Who are the great musicians! I definitely enjoyed their music & their passion! Loved ur reaction Hap! 👍🏼💜 Thanks for sharing this video

[@remedy9648]

I li keep at lightening speed! Incredible song and hardly ever gets a listen. The Who are geniuses, this song proves it. 💜🎵💜

[@joymaxs2874]

Genius! Their intro captured my attention 🙌🏼 I loved watching your facial expressions and smiles 😊 Awesome reaction 👍🏼💙

[@827dusty]

Every time The Who were on stage, it was a constant competition for the attention of the audience from Keith Moon (Drummer) Rodger Daltry (]vocals) Pete Townsend (guitar/vocals). The only guy that wasn't an ego maniac, was the great Bass player the "shy" John Entwistle. He would just stand in the back, and play some of the greatest Rock Bass Riffs ever. Keith Moon was insane, but funny and likable at the same time. This was a great Classic Rock Band. Top three all time easy.

[@robthornton6288]

Great analysis. They had a major influence on music during their time. Each of them, despite being misfits, excelled in their roles. I saw them live several times, the last time being in Berlin earlier this year and they've always been incredible. IMO, THE best live rock band of all time - but I might be biased 😉😉

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thanks!

[@denikennedy6675]

Wow, never heard this tune!! Very interesting and innovative not something I would have gotten into at that time. But they transformed into much more intertaining music as time went on .Thank you for the great reaction, Hap!! 💜🎵🎶

[@jeffmurray1681]

The Who is unique in that Entwhistle basically plays lead on the bass, freeing up Townsend to do power chords off of the bass line.

[@sgbh8874]

Spot on observation about the suspense building up .... no one does tension building (with and without resolution) better than The Who..... Pete Townshend is the master of angst and frustration.

[@sumerfluffy]

They are still Epic! Loved your reaction!❤️❤️

[@petebradt]

Without Keith and John, it's not The Who, it's the Townshend-Daltrey Who Tribute Band.

[@sweetitis]

And my fav since that day At Woodstock

[@KevyNova]

In the ‘70s, The Who has earned the nickname “The Greatest Live Band In The World” and it was true. In their prime, *nobody* could touch them.

[@marcfriedman7339]

1970 just "Bitch Slapped" you!! ROCK 'N ROLL!! Nothing better!!

[@MrThumbs63]

Simply, the best. It's not close.

[@virtualzhbl]

The Who, the band with four front men.

[@thomasgoldthorpe508]

This is the answer to the bass and drums comment.... The group worked because everything was lead on stage and rhythm was in the guitar part.

[@ianbrooke6342]

That's exactly what the 60's and 70's were about, sticking a finger to society and this song by The Who totally portrays that. Exactly how they got the quality, especially sound at this performance in a field at 2am when everybody was stoned is beyond me but it was a great night :)

[@alejandromahlknecht5131]

Well done, dude! This is real music!

[@ryanbuckley2288]

Gold!!!

[@jamespritchett-q7m]

all 4 band members hanging it out. an incredible blend. from what i understand, they didn't rehearse that much. they saved there energy for the shows. (if you're on the road all the time there isn't much time for practice.)

[@MrGb1965]

I believe director Jeff Stein said that both the 1978 filmings of Who Are You and Won’t Get Fooled Again/Baba O’Riley were made in 35 mm.

[@ridemfast7625]

I forgot all about that fantastic rokin song. The Who! Bass John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon were amazing. They both went out like rock stars.

[@johntarnowski9086]

Each member of The Who played lead

[@profjohnfrinks]

Few, if any, can say they have rocked as hard as the who... not only is John the bass guitarist (as he would say) of the millennium, he is my favorite musician.

[@juliebryne2903]

Yes and moon! There is no substitute!

[@petebradt]

@@juliebryne2903 Proving what I've always said, Led Zeppelin is for women and homosexuals.

[@KKMcK1]

If you haven't already, watch the entire performance. Their version of "My Generation" that night was spectacular, leading into the entire "Tommy" suite! You seem to get it, though.

[@deboraclark5791]

Their using a old blues technique the stop and go. Pretty good. The wild ones.

[@stretchgilbert]

Maximum RnB Yeah Pete was a Mod & Roger was a Rocker. So, yeah, lots of of fighting and tension but it made some of the greatest Rock n roll the world has ever seen.

[@FolkSongsEtAl]

Definitely misfits - really great rock and roll performance.

[@FolkSongsEtAl]

Townshend's performance was amazing...

[@scottderechinsky9896]

LONG LIVE THE WHO!!!!

[@jakethomas3205]

You have just seen the greatest live rock band EVER!

[@richardgraves958]

Hap, that’s when I made $1.75 per hour. Supposed a family of 4, they were trying to cast that net of displeasure with establishment. Butt busting tines. Thanks 🙏

[@jillmcilwain2633]

Thanks Hap for more Who!!The first real 💣💥🔥🙈🙉🙊 mischief-makers. Instrument and hotel destruction! I'm hoping that you will react to "Baba O'Reilly". There is much hear, from their catalogue. You're on a great path. 🎼💯💕 Peace J ✌☮

[@meep2576]

Love The Who but mostly John Entwistle 🕷🖤

[@davidlauter1622]

The Who wasn't a Band, they were an attitude !

[@brxee]

You should do I Don't Even Know Myself from the same set.

[@JohnHazelwood58]

The Who is an amazing band! Have you seen their musical-movie, yet? "Tommy" has guest in the movie to appear, act and sing... like Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Elton John, Jach Nicholson, Richie Havens and many more - and of course the legendary Ann-Magret ♥ ! Worth to check it out! Not for youtube, but for yourself! :-)

[@KKMcK1]

It's called 'orchestrated chaos' in service to cultural revolution. You had to be there in that time to fully grasp the importance.

[@petebradt]

These children know NOTHING of The Who.

[@puromichoacan8339]

the arrangement is made from the original song, its blues music recontructed to work as a rock song

[@HDIrwin]

If you think this is good their version on Live at Leeds is even better. It captures their live sound at its rawest.

[@babyshambler]

Yep. It's flawless. Their finest live moment imo.

[@watsonroadster3707]

I don't think the Live at Leeds version is better than this one...This one is almost totally out of control but it comes out great...Quite possibly THE most devastating piece of live music ever recorded...

[@jeff8117]

Love the video on this performance but the mix is a little uneven. The Live at Leeds version is The Who at the height of their awesome power. As heavy, and more rocking, than any other band at the time!

[@ianbrooke6342]

Oh no it isn't! Live at Leeds is generally awful, especially the sound quality which is terrible.

[@carloscabrera7073]

London Colleseum '69 was pretty incendiary.

[@Zappo32]

The best version of an originally blues song turned into a Proto punk/Hard rock tune by The Who.

[@Paul-dz7xi]

I like the part when he sings, “A young man got nuthin, they got shiiiiiiiiit. Fuck on!” Man what an angry song.

[@kurthines8874]

Usually when The Who slowed the pace it was because they were going to come back even harder.

[@chipurBillWhite]

Raw

[@glynisjones3997]

Enjoyed.

[@brittanygarrison8030]

Tune!

[@edwarddehooge4469]

Keith Moon is a great drummer

[@juliebryne2903]

2nd best rock drummer of all time behind john bonham! Personally i think keith was every bit as good as bonham!

[@eventwice1981]

Great cover of a song written by Mose Allison.

[@bowbutter7608]

The who the best great days great people 1970s 🇬🇧

[@jonathanvince8173]

Thi9s is the most difficult song to play as a band because of the timing and how it was set up.

[@waynesmith4589]

That’s seriously thuggish and heavy , makes Motorhead sound girly !! 😃

[@lorilove2255]

I would say that Robert plant and Roger Daltrey are in the same talent tier and john entwisle (sp) and the drummer Keith Moon is otherworldly and pete Townsend guitar and producing are phenomenal as well great all around band very talented band 👏

[@optimusprime2]

please react to another great song of the who called "baby don't you do it" from the album Who's Next (deluxe version) believe me, you are gonna get crazy man!!!

[@pierretoureille7359]

Forget about Zeppelin-this was the band to see in 1970.

[@benrogers3311]

Woodstock And Live at Leeds, are Kyrtonite to Any band, before or since. Genuis And Fury.

[@toxic_badasss9656]

Best version is the London Colaseam

[@motodork]

I would argue the Live at Leeds recording is a better version.

[@puromichoacan8339]

this 1970 version has a more heavier blues rock sound, Leeds' sounds alot more simpler like a garage band, because Roger's voice still has that teenage tone, , , more lighter, , here in 1970, his voice has matured into manly raspy heavier tone . . . just another fan's pov WHO!!!!!!!!!!🤪

[@johntarnowski9086]

Greatest Rock Band Ever

[@puromichoacan8339]

Led Zeppelin

[@juliebryne2903]

@@puromichoacan8339 the who were much better live then!

[@titovanzappa4629]

Here born heavy metal

[@伊塔史]

Best of「Youngman blues」is 「Live at Leeds」

[@matthiasnolte3817]

If you like this song, listen to the "Live at Leeds" version. I consider it the best one I know of this song.

[@f.murphy8340]

Base player's leather suit was so tight that Entwistle could barely move and his privates were unduly constrained...

[@beatmet2355]

He hardly moved at all, his fingers did all the moving! Lol Thunder fingers!

[@lotswifemusic9965]

Moon just seething…

[@TimSchmidt_art]

Great pick. About the lyrics....would you rather be young & poor or old & rich? Alot of old people are rich because if they had any sense they've been saving money all their lives.

[@mickeydrennan1576]

If you think that's great, and it is, try My Generation from their Live at Leeds album. Sick, sick, sick.

[@halcyon289]

Misfits put together.....YES

[@charlesgoodsill7585]

One needs to understand that no one, no one, not any band absent The Who, represented what Dylan said about rock & roll, that it was based on true rebellion...I remember a statement saying that The Who had three of the greatest rock and roll performers in the world, and roger daltrey, no knock, was the rest, yes, The Beatles are more instructive, The Stones sexier, but The Who, The Who, grabbed your girlfriend in a frenzy, and deflowered her in a way uninmanageable to your senses, and for you, and she, will never, ever be the same...they shattered your spine...and you were better for it...the moment soars and pierces every preconceived notion of the world...that is rock and roll at its true nature, and the who gave you that...they fucked you and all you held dear...and you can only smile...no one in the annuals of rock and roll did this...fuck me running sideways, what the youth do not understand how fragile and potentially inconsequential rock may have been without this band having kicked our assess ...indeed, rebellion...yes, now I understand

[@alejandromahlknecht5131]

Hey! You might just feel like The Who felt at that time... You do a great job but, few give you recognition...

[@bryanstaddon5998]

So now you don’t have to wonder why all of us old farts laugh our asses off when we hear about the latest new band that’s bringing back rock!

[@richgaluppo4417]

It's not "The WHO"; it's "THE 'OO" !!!

[@johntarnowski9086]

John Entwistle is the greatest bass player of the millennium

[@puromichoacan8339]

John Paul Jones

[@johntarnowski9086]

@@puromichoacan8339 2nd

[@juliebryne2903]

Entwistle was voted #1 rock bassist of all time! Ive heard lemmy even say that in the past!

[@stevepringle2295]

16 mm film

[@mikeyaggams1130]

And people want to call Led Zeppelin the greatest of all time 🥱

[@petebradt]

What a fucking joke. LZ is for women and homosexuals.

[@60sbaby456]

This was Vietnam time, and young men coming back from that conflict were mostly not respected!, what the song is trying to say., why people were so stupid and cruel is beyond me. Not a young man's fault, draft, war etc

[@stephendavis5530]

The Woodstock version of this is the definitive version of this I think.

[@scottderechinsky9896]

The Bass is always phenomenal on a Who track. JAE was the best of the best.

[@puromichoacan8339]

John Paul Jones

[@scottderechinsky9896]

@@puromichoacan8339 John Entwistle is #1. Chris Squire #2. Imho

[@petebradt]

@@puromichoacan8339 Come to my home, say that, and see how long you LIVE!!!

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

I was there for Jimi but The Who were ok

[@alexflemming5982]

They did not construct the song. It is an old Eddie Cochrane number, is it not?

[@perrymalcolm3802]

I’m a Who fan, but I can go through the rest of my life never hearing this song again n I’ll be happy. Never liked it or Boris the Spider drivel

[@juliebryne2903]

Youre out of your mind or either deaf! This is rock&roll in pure form and a GREAT song! Boris I'll agree on that one!

[@tonyhemphill5366]

The Who at their mighty best! The whole concert is friggin AWESOME, EPIC etc etc, I saw them in 1981 in Glasgow and they were still awesome sadly no Moonie but John Entwistle was the best rock bass player EVER, there are only 2 stringed instruments on that stage which is amazing, the power of the Who has never been equaled.

[@meursault1654]

Who bent genres-blues, rock, jazz, punk? They did it all