Hip-Hop Head's FIRST TIME Hearing THE WHO - Baba O'Riley REACTION

[@patrickconnor3802]

"Baba O'Riley", the anthem of a generation.

[@robertmatthews2009]

How could you live twenty-somthing years and never hear Baba O'Reilly?

[@PaulWW36]

I just scrolled down to write exactly the same thing !!!

[@MrGrimlocke]

Honestly I don’t believe him

[@sailingmaster]

He listens to mostly Hip-Hop. Yeah, he's probably never listened to them, the Stones or probably even the Beatles.

[@MrGrimlocke]

@@sailingmaster Its a song that's been used in a million movies. you don't have to be a fan of rock music to know it

[@Novenae_CCG]

I'm sure there's plenty of songs you guys have never heard of. What seems entirely unavoidable to one person is completely unknown to someone else. Remember, there's much more to life than the things you've experienced for yourself.

[@edwardhayes1845]

Pete Townshend is one of the greatest song writers of all time. He is like the Mozart of rock. Do yourself a favor and listen to the entire "Quadrophenia" album.

[@user-xj2sm3xd5l]

Edward Hayes damn right

[@joshuahughes153]

he also one of the greatest guitarists

[@lindortruffle]

Keith is amazing

[@johnnyp030279]

Edward Hayes I personally love Uniform by Pete Townsend. Great track !!

[@billythedog-309]

@@lindortruffle Particularly if you like a drummer who plays for himself.

[@moniquedouglas2448]

Never get sick of Baba O'Riley, one of the great classics about teenage angst and alienation from Pete Townshend and sung so beautifully by Roger Daltrey.

[@nostalgiagaming2326]

This is one of those songs. The more you listen to it the more you like it. The first time you hear it you don't get it 100%

[@lauriewyatt9055]

The very first time I listened to this song, I was hooked! I loved every note from the first time I heard it when I was 11. Pete Townshend is a genius, and every member of this band was a frontman... a legend... a master at their trade! This group had a sound all their own. There has never been another band like The Who and there never will be.

[@kens32052]

If you watched any of the CSI shows then you've heard a WHO song.

[@brucemckay6615]

kens32052 What you’ve heard is the scream from Wont Get Fooled Again... from the same album... the whole album is an absolute ripper...

[@davidhoward2487]

"Who Are You" was chosen by the main character...

[@peachyykeen80]

Baba O'riley was the CSI:NY theme

[@eloyrodriguez139]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BUM BUBUM

[@TheKorniszon007]

Every CSI:Miami show - Horatio Caine says something, put sunglasses on and ...YEEEEEEAAAHHHHH... "The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again" song start.

[@jarrettflynn715]

Dude. You don’t know what you’re talking about. This is one of the GREATEST songs in the history of rock n roll. Up there with “bohemian rhapsody “ and “stairway to heaven “. F.Y.I. the intro isn’t an instrument.

[@gandhialwaysleavesanonion679]

What is it if it aint an instrument?

[@MFAK7398]

jarrett flynn synthesizer is an instrument lol

[@jcc4tube]

It's a ARP 2600

[@luislopeztejeda5558]

IT IS an instrument.

[@SecretGerms]

jarrett flynn how the fuck is a synthesizer not a musical instrument?

[@thegorn68]

The instrument used at the song's opening is a Lowrey Berkshire Deluxe TBO-1 organ using its marimba repeat feature as the backing track. Pink Floyd used a similar repeat synthesizer on the Dark Side Of the Moon album.

[@nachofernandezcomics5238]

This and "Won't Get Fooled Again" are absolute masterpieces from The Who, from same album.

[@garywinterbottom4930]

Yep who's next 1971.

[@matthewr956]

behind blue eyes and the song is over are underrated

[@jono8884]

You have to remember that albums were epic productions with long layering music portions - meant for deep listening.....while reading the lyrics. They were actual musicians and loved to show off.

[@joefuchs9763]

I dont think it was your first time hearing The Who, unless your deaf and live under a rock inside an Amish community.

[@camaro25]

Like for reals? How has someone his age never heard The Who? Their songs are played everywhere and on TV shows and movies.

[@rygdoomed442]

Tommy

[@GingerAshtray]

Agreed

[@jasminbreakingbadwalkingde4614]

some people don't watch movies and tv shows which i think it wierd.

[@walkinbeauty7273]

Young people are too busy tripping on fakebook and Snapchat to dig REAL music 😂

[@neilwhite7556]

Hey Alex, I discovered The Who at a production of “Tommy” about 25 yeas ago. I was in my mid fifties and was aware of the name but didn’t know anything about them. Then I found the movie version of the show which featured Elton John in “The Pinball Wizard”. Then I discovered that they were featured in the “CSI” series. That sent me on another discovery odyssey. By the way, it doesn’t surprise me that you weren’t aware of them. I’m 80+ and was very late to discover them. I really enjoyed your reactions to Queen, particularly “Under Pressure”. I listen to you because you are a knowledgeable young guy. I find keeping in touch with younger generations keeps young sand full of hope for the future. I have to grow old but don’t have to grow up. Rock on.

[@robbob5302]

The Who was my very first concert ever. In 1989. And still the best concert I ever been to.

[@ecptz2002]

If memory serves, that instrument at the beginning is one of the first synthesisers from the 70s playing the same few notes forwards and backwards in a loop.

[@maggierezac5820]

@ecptz2002, You are correct & I am heartened that someone else knows this! I am old af, so of course I remember these songs of my youth! Sex, Drugs & Rock n Roll!

[@estoy1001]

I believe it's a sequencer. Pink Floyd used one famously on "On the Run" from DSOM.

[@kriss3634]

Rly? when i tried to play this I used a vibrato effect for my guitar and it did the job, welp you learn something new every day

[@wms6101]

That was a Lowrey organ with the Marimba repeat effect.

[@DocIdaho]

wayne2015 superable and no looping.. Pete hand played every note

[@MyGrassIsGreenest]

You've seriously never heard Baba O'Riley? Wtf kind of bubble do you live in?

[@bencameron539]

America 😂😂😂

[@thomasjones6216]

Must never have watched CSI

[@mspy1955]

he listens to rap haha

[@alexm8859]

It’s called middle class white people listening to rap syndrome.

[@davidethompson1271]

They're going hip hoppers. What makes you think they know The Who ? Kinda like you never heard of legends that came before your generation

[@SkyAsh]

If you wanna listen to some more The Who I would recommend "Won't Get Fooled Again" or "Behind Blue Eyes".

[@trecool2011]

PINBALL WIZARD!!!

[@karlsmith2570]

SkyAsh you can also add some other Who songs to that, such as: Won't get fooled again Pinball Wizard Who are you Happy Jack My Generation And there's a whole slew of other songs by The Who he should check out

[@55Porter]

He didn't seem too blown away with this one, so I highly doubt he'll be excited about those. When your introduction to rock is metal, 80's metal, hardcore metal, etc. the Who pretty much just sounds bland.

[@karlsmith2570]

55Porter well, you never know, he did point out that these songs were kinda old school, but at the time of their initial release they were groundbreaking

[@omicron2018]

Absolutely agree with you about "Won't Get Fooled Again" and "Behind Blue Eyes" - both are classics.

[@pl33]

The structure of this song is totally unique.. No verse or chorus or bridges, just a building crescendo of intensity

[@tekatetikitiki]

This is what a TRUE, REACTION SHOULD BE: A reaction to the music, the sound, the voice, NOT TO IMAGES OR VIDEOS, OR APPEARANCE. Good for you, man!

[@razzle2112]

The Who is so good do my generation next

[@markprice8558]

then pinball wizzard

[@karlsmith2570]

Eli Andrade or for that matter, "Who are you"

[@razzle2112]

Karl Smith i would’ve put that I just didn’t want everyone think I was a basic fan lol

[@steveakhurst7845]

@@razzle2112 lol@ basic Fan comment :)

[@_portis]

Behind Blue Eyes or Won't Get Fooled Again would be much better choices.

[@jeffk2526]

WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN! Best Who song IMO. Unbelievable lyrics and one of the most powerful rock songs

[@davidwebb3407]

Fun fact: Teenage Wasteland was originally going to be the name of That 70's Show.

[@Clouds_wheelchair]

Apparently Townshend thought of the line 'teenage wasteland' after seeing the carnage at the Isle of Wight festival in 1970 .

[@jameswright5572]

The song is called Babba O'Reilly not teenage wasteland

[@davidwebb3407]

@@jameswright5572 Yes I know.

[@Eyeyamgod]

Gotta pay respects to the rock /metal forefathers. So much from this band and others was taken and used. Love it.

[@jamesthemachinedean]

My generation Who are you? Pinball wizard Surely you've heard one of those

[@sonofnone116]

Pinball Wizard ftw

[@brettjones6700]

Elton John, that’s WTF ! 😂😂😂

[@SuperSayinSolidSnek]

Pinball wizard

[@darinmazzie3026]

I Can't Explain and Substitute are also belter's

[@BILLYLAMB76]

@@brettjones6700 pinball wizard is from the rock opera "Tommy" written and performed by the who...elton john was in a crappy movie made much later.

[@adamp433]

This isn’t even weird for The Who

[@RandomPau]

I nominate "Boris the Spider"!

[@ChromeDestiny]

@@RandomPau The majority of the A Quick One album, really lol.

[@Peejay1966]

@@ChromeDestiny but brilliantly weird, of course :-)

[@ChromeDestiny]

@@Peejay1966 I wouldn't have it any other way. The mono mix of Run Run Run with the super noisy guitar is killer.

[@Peejay1966]

@@ChromeDestiny I agree. It's one of my all-time favourites.

[@fritzvanlonden1388]

You've never heard a song by The Who? I bet you have, you just aren't aware of it. They are one of the great rock bands of all time, one of the bands that started the first British Invasion along with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones... and my favorite of the lot.

[@timoraymo]

I have to say I loved your reaction. Being my age, this song is a staple and I never thought of it as weird. Just a great rock song. But you’re right, it is weird. Haha.

[@a2zme]

Watching these 'reaction' videos, one thought comes to mind: what kind of horrendous musical education did you have growing up?.. who hasn't heard this song?.. lol

[@lindortruffle]

a2zme EXACTLY

[@sakshattiwari6831]

Exactly similar feelings. If these songs are weird, the music right now belongs to the shite hole.

[@sketnemesie]

I love The Who, me and my dad go and see them whenever we can. A few years ago we went to see the band perform Quadrophenia, one of the best live experiences I've ever had.

[@Andrea-ro4ut]

Marko Kennedy Saw them around 96, they did Quadrophenia front to back with Billy Idol playing the Ace Face. Was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen.

[@darkdeceptionkillsthelight9653]

You have never really mentioned or apprechiated the bass as an instrument... Pls react to "Anesthesia (Pulling teeth)" by Metallica

[@noth1ng5id]

SO MUCH THIS

[@Julie-nt6xe]

Watch the Red hot Chili Peppers one he did

[@djaric]

I read that as, react to Primus.

[@christophermailloux4706]

I don't know if his headphones suck or what, but his lack of appreciation for the fabulous bassists in some of these bands is almost criminal.

[@darkdeceptionkillsthelight9653]

@@Julie-nt6xe It was in one video... I only think that he should see what a bassist really can do witbout any other instruments

[@lawla76]

Best rock n roll scream listen to "the who: wont get fooled again"

[@dave47663]

One of the greatest songs ever written. It's over 30 years old. Think about what they were dealing with in terms of equipment, recording techniques and medium (namely vinyl). Given all that, this is one of the greatest for sure.

[@mitchkrzykowski6774]

Done on analog machines all by hand & it still blows most of the music of today away.

[@frankgile1996]

Listen to "Who are you?", you'll love it, I swear...

[@melissafouts9541]

If you’ve ever watched ANY of the CSI tv shows then you’ve heard of the WHO. Every CSI show(all of them) have a different WHO song as the beginning montage.

[@tahoemike5828]

"Listen to Tommy with a candle burning, and you'll see your entire future." ~ Almost Famous (The whole album, headphones, lights off.... See you on the other side)

[@Aravah1887]

"Behind Blue Eyes" - NOT the Limp Bizkit version either!

[@oisinduggan8944]

So the shit one

[@Aravah1887]

@Sean Gavin my 2nd cousin was 13 when he ran up (yearly visit) and asked if I heard the Limp Bizkit song Behind Blue Eyes. I pulled out my laptop and called up the video and handed him the headphones. A few minutes later he pulled the headphones off and said: "Limp Bizkit sucks!" Intro to The Who, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, etc.

[@Aravah1887]

@Sean Gavin limpdick should hear Anthony Head's version - that's a decent cover :)

[@StarChildNova]

That intro is a synthesizer with arpeggiator.

[@petebradt]

Wrong, too, asshole.

[@tfwamirite]

It’s not arpeggiated, it’s hand played

[@frankmarsh1159]

Actually it's a 1968 Lowrey Berkshire Deluxe TBO-1 Organ with the Marimba repeat tab engaged.

[@himagain803]

I think you'll find it's a KN-10 douset with the spen-spock key removed and held in with a cocktail stick...on a Tuesday.

[@Savatage1964]

Well THERE'S a classic that has stood the test of time. Us older folks are well aware of all the great tunes you have never heard. Glad you are checking this stuff out.!

[@purdueman2012]

Glad to be a subscriber dude..68 years old..still playing my guitars..banjos and slightly decent on keyboards...starting to learn the accordion..very difficult..peace friend..keep up the great work..

[@seamusburke639]

What I love is that this song is so expansive. It truly is operatic. A stray note hits the air, the notes become more complex, the melody comes in, tempo changes abound as we reach a crescendo. It's so engrossing.

[@michaeldickman1460]

Keith Moon kicks in and....Respect.

[@lindortruffle]

Michael Dickman R.I.P Keith

[@kurtspringer4071]

That electronic thing that you call an alarm. Is actually an arp 2500 An early synth that was very difficult to program.

[@wendydotson8891]

The Who kick ass! They are so amazing! Check out we’re not gonna take it, love reign over me, and my generation. Those are my 3 favorites.

[@KingXanadu]

If thats the weirdest song you've heard, you have a lot to experience haha. Try some classic prog, something pretty accessible would be Roundabout by Yes

[@cooperbillings457]

Most Yes or Rush really

[@ibrake4butterflies]

Pink Floyd

[@Dbdorr]

Or anything ELO

[@obedulloa6219]

JoJo intensifies

[@jackal59]

Screw accessible. Start with Henry Cow.

[@user-xj2sm3xd5l]

Literally a legendary song that I grew up listening to. Have every word memorized

[@hammerofmariotos]

1:51 when Keith comes in I was watching for your reaction very closely, and although I'm a Who fanatic and its your first time, we both have the same reaction. You just smile --Keith's passion and unorthodox playing is just infectious.

[@emsleywyatt3400]

In my humble opinion, Roger Daltry is the finest male vocalist that the rock genre ever produced.

[@Stratahoovius]

Ian Gillan from Deep Purple is the best for me.

[@cheeseham9503]

I love some Paul McCartney.

[@MW-3002]

Robert Plant, Freddie Mercury, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Roger Daltry!!!!! They’re all great

[@nursemarn]

Wimbish Westy that’s my top list too. Freddie being the best band front man of all time. He always had the crowd eating out of his hand. He still does, even though he’s been gone all these years.

[@justintime42000]

Paul Rodgers was pretty great too! Still is!

[@sergiomattos109]

Rock is not only one guitar riff... it's a feeling.

[@jacquesdemolay2699]

You should react on "Won't Get Fooled Again" but I warn you - you need guts and stamina to go through the experience. You can tell the men from the boys.

[@undergroundwarrior70]

And there are many rock n roll babes who have more "guts" and "balls" than Hip - Hop Head's. Pretty sad for a white guy who is so clueless about rock n roll. Especially when it comes to British Rock.

[@apachemountain]

@@undergroundwarrior70 I think he's a rock n roll pussy regardless of continent.

[@mottthehoople684]

Terrific very good analysis for your generation I'm not old I'm a dinosaur so I grew up with them all we had was music

[@genecummins7730]

You poor, sad youngster. You missed all of the best music and bands. Well, better you than me! Raised on Rock here.

[@serendipityshopnyc]

Look at it this way: he has SO MUCH fantastic new stuff to explore!

[@andrewcrowder4958]

Alex, watching you grow as a person as you expose yourself to good music and movies is inspiring. Best wishes to you, brother.

[@johnrockdwaynson7484]

You... GOTTA... hear... Kansas - Carry On My Wayward Son after this. Another beautiful masterpiece of classic rock! Crush it, bro!

[@Werewolf914]

Fuck yes!

[@chadwright6902]

I agree

[@jwv220290]

GWAR did it better

[@jakewilliams9809]

@@jwv220290 no. No they didn't.

[@tryviousse]

ho yes you're right and maybe dust in the wind :)

[@randomperson-dy6kj]

All of Who's Next is fire. It's one of those albums were no song gets skipped because they're all great.

[@bigtom8925]

LOVE THE NEW DIRECTION! get some Bowie next

[@OtsegoKid]

HEROES!

[@lewismaddox4132]

Forgot to tell you. The Who, they're good, just so you know.

[@iamtuckalicious]

Keith Moon is tied with Peart and John Bonham as greatest drummer, he was one of the greatest fucking drummers ever to walk earth. Won’t Get Fooled Again and Behind Blue Eyes are two amazing songs musically and instruments. Also note that Keith Moon is one of the most influential drummers ever.

[@craigmitchell5501]

And stewart copeland

[@iamtuckalicious]

craig Mitchell he’s a damn good drummer as well. Forgot to mention him too lol

[@sopwithpuppy]

Hmm. The thing that sets Bonham and Peart apart from Moon is that Keith Moon doesn't PLAY the drums, he ASSAULTS them. Repeatedly. A seriously good drummer, and like you mentioned, Peart, Bonham, Moon in that order I believe...the three greatest percussionists who ever drew breath. Sadly, all gone.

[@gregconley9250]

I remember one of those 90s era things, behind the music probably, talked to the producer who worked with The Who, and he was running through a song in the studio and said "and here comes Keith like a herd of water buffalo" and he was absolutely correct lol I adore Moon's drumming

[@DaP84]

"The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again" !!!

[@davidfisher8821]

The Who, Love, reign or’ me... it’ll give you chills!

[@ewanaitchison2579]

Yeah, that probably wasn't the best place to start. My Generation and Pinball Wizard are much more "normal" and great songs. Won't Get Fooled Again is an amazing epic. But The Who did have plenty of weird songs.

[@SithCats]

It's where I started with The Who. I grew to appreciate a lot of their other songs, even if I was a bit disappointed that there weren't more like this.

[@freyzerb.castro9124]

How is this song weird?

[@JamesWilson-vr3ql]

Boris the spider.

[@randomperson-dy6kj]

James Wilson creepy crawly, lol

[@TyrannosavageRekt]

...what's remotely weird about Baba O'Riley?

[@Mark-ix4zt]

"Let's get together before we get much older" I insist on kids being with their friends before they drift off into adulthood. That line means so much to me.

[@runyunhyde4373]

At one time the Who had the Guinness record for loudest concert

[@MrUndersolo]

You are lucky to hear it for the first time this way. A friend gave me a lifetime’s worth of musical education with his older brothers’ collection of music in their basement (first time hearing the Who, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd...even George Carlin). Enjoy the ride!

[@nestorthejester]

You never watched csi? 😂

[@adamdenning7631]

CSI New York, with Lieutenant Dan.

[@robertshulenberger]

Adam Denning I think that is my favorite CSI series with Lieutenant Dan (or by his real name,) Gary Sinise

[@seankeating5005]

We won't get fooled again. YYYEEEEEEAAAAAHHHH

[@morgansmusicreview6369]

This song was actually on the girl next door and I recognized it instantly

[@leandabee]

Also original CSI 🌞

[@johnwilson5743]

I know they weren't really into videos back (The Who, I mean) then but watching them live in concert is the best way to listen to the Who.

[@kitoyobeni1]

The Who is really a band that is best experienced in a live setting (especially since they really don't have true music videos). Guitarist Pete Townsend's punk energy, drummer Keith Moon's eccentric style and mugging, stoic bassist John Entwistle's elaborate bass runs, and out front, one of the proto-frontmen of the rock era, Roger Daltrey. Other songs to check out: My Generation, Pinball Wizard, Who Are You, Behind Blue Eyes, I Can See For Miles, Love Reign O'er Me, The Real Me, I Can't Explain, and so many more. They progressed from a mod band to stadium rock and one of the biggest bands in the world.

[@JakeyFlakey100]

PERFECT Breakdown! THANK YOU (BTW, Entwistle was AMAZING!)

[@markgrant5305]

Sounds as great today as when my older brother bought the album in 1971. I was 18!

[@LaserRanger15]

I told a younger person once that the theme from CSI, that he loved, was actually a very old rock song and he didn't believe me

[@johndeeregreen4592]

Every Who song is very unique in how they did things -- one of the most influential bands from the era.

[@bradhickox8285]

3:42 "I like this, this is cool" 5:09 "this is the weirdest f***ing song" Welcome to The Who 🤣

[@1nelsondj]

This is one of the biggest classic rock albums of all time and for good reason, try listening to the 2nd track 'Bargain' and 'Behind Blue Eyes.' There's a lot of history behind this album, it was originally intended to be a 2 record song cycle called Lifehouse. 'Baba O'Riley' was songwriter Pete Townshend's reaction to playing at Woodstock, the people huddled under blankets and some rolling in the mud for fun.

[@phreak811]

You never watched any CSI?

[@fastestQA]

The Who was British group from the 60's that came with the British invasion of the 60's. Their most distinguished trademark is experimentation in sound (maybe this is why you had a difficulty), and they are revered as the fathers of Punk rock.

[@chrisgladwin7993]

The who 'love reign o'er me'. Do it!

[@davidbaron8330]

You gotta hear this LIVE to really feel the power.

[@NoLegalPlunder]

Their Live at Leeds album is a must listen album.

[@neomonk5619]

Agreed!!!!

[@jonjofrench2958]

NoLegalPlunder and live at the Isle of Wight

[@nursemarn]

I listened to that so much I wore out the vinyl! Lol

[@Egyptsteve]

The "weird fucking" part -- that's called "melody."

[@jurassicgiraffe5540]

You got me at 1:19 too bad I already liked it lol. Good shit my dude

[@tenofivelips]

I woke up in a Soho doorway A policeman knew my name He said "You can go sleep at home tonight If you can get up and walk away" I staggered back to the underground And the breeze blew back my hair I remember throwing punches around And preaching from my chair Is one of my favs from the Who, "Who are you"

[@charlesdaniels3677]

ALL OF THE CSI'S INTROS WERE WHO SONGS MAN. I JUST FEEL SORRY FOR YOU.

[@donjindra]

Some people have no interest in TV shows.

[@razorsharpe3371]

The beauty of music is that it’s timeless. He has time to catch up on the Who’s greatness even though to quote Pink Floyd...” you missed the starter’s gun.”

[@belin-teamdjokovic1628]

Hip-hop head's first time hearing "Baba O'Riley" = caveman's first time seeing a light bulb

[@marianneshea9805]

You have to remember we were usually high when listening to Who. ✌

[@fairday2]

Not me. I got my first Who records in high school, and my parents would have had me arrested and burned my music. Just hearing a Who song begin always helped me through the day of school and college. I saw them live in Greensboro right before Keith died. I don't remember who took me, but I remember the concert, and had a balcony seat right by the stage. John Entwistle looked at me and gave a big smile while I borrowed someone's binoculars. That look sent chills through me as he kept playing but appreciated the crowd. Pete has some awesome solo albums.

[@catbyte0679]

Oh, man. "Who's Next" which this is on, is one of the greatest rock albums ever.

[@amandahibbs3690]

It’s the CSI New York theme lmao 😂 Please react to Within Temptation

[@chadridge2266]

Within Temptation is a epic band to much to chose from that would keep him hooked just seen them in concert I would go back in a heartbeat

[@Rollotomassi099]

i find it so sad that people relate this song to CSI

[@SithCats]

This song was epic for decades before CSI:NY came along.

[@jazzmaster909]

@@Rollotomassi099 its sad that people identify the theme they heard from CSI as a theme to CSI? okay... "not everyone is as musically sophisticated as me... im so cool"

[@Divhreaza]

YES! Within Temptation is amazing! I also just got to see them recently and it was awesome! Some of their songs you might try checking out: Angels Stand My Ground The Heart of Everything What Have You Done

[@yangerjamir0906]

John Entwistle is a beast of a bass player.

[@Beo_TigersEye]

Imti Jamir the KING!

[@LisaMAltemose]

When I was young, I constantly had The Who in my 8-track tape deck LOL I know, I'm aging myself. But seriously, always been a big fan. My Generation, Pinball Wizard, Behind Blue Eyes (which Limp Bizkit did an OK remake of), Reign O'er Me, Won't Get Fooled Again, Who Are You are some of my favorites. Just about their whole catalog is great, though. Actually, one that I've always loved, which never gets any mention, is Guitar and Pen. Don't know why I love that song so much, but I do.You seriously need to check out some of their other stuff. Oh, and Reign O'er Me was used a lot on a commercial years ago, but I can't remember which one.

[@grantpiper1223]

The Who's instruments are not weird. The thing is that they are actually playing instruments rather than making music electronically. They're not pushing buttons or clicking icons on a computer, they're actually making music the old fashioned way - by playing it. You think the song is weird, try listening to Frank Zappa. Zappa will challenge you.

[@descono0cido]

Derek and the Dominos - Layla. Another amazing coda on that one.

[@andriealinsangao613]

Ah, a classic rock fan, I see!

[@jludesone]

You were not ready for Baba O'Riley! You need to warm up with a song you know "Who are You", or "My Generation" or "You Better You Bet". Try again- don't give up. Here's a link to a blast from the past. Watch it with your girl. You guys will get a kick out of it. Meatloaf "Paradise By The Dashboard Lights". #MeatLoaf #ParadiseByTheDashboardLight #Vevo

[@HelixNebuIa]

DUDE Whitechapel just dropped a freaking banger today “Hickory Creek” it’s fantastic in so many ways! It’s about 99% clean singing, deep lyrics and the instruments are on point. Had goosebumps the whole song. CHECK IT OUT!

[@luarswrath5282]

They used to be my favorite Deathcore band...

[@Schteve59]

I had this on a reel to reel tape in the 70s which enabled me to play it back at half speed. The intro is an upright acoustic piano played back at double speed. Played with one finger on each hand a la "Chopsticks" , it may be two interlocking parts dubbed together. I like how it starts with just that part, then the piano chords enter, then the drums, then the vocal and bass enter together and finally the guitar comes in after the first verse.

[@headlibrarian1996]

Next: The Real Me. Awesome bass line by John Entwistle.

[@lee6198]

Probably the best weekend of my life was July 4th (extended) Weekend, 1989, Giants Stadium where The Who played 4 shows . I was able to get tickets to 3 of them. They played the album Tommy in its entirety and then like 15 or 20 other songs. It was incredible.

[@nem447]

Watch *_The Who "Young man blues" Live on the Isle of Wight_* see the grand daddy of heavy metal! Their music is very eclectic, and were one third of the holly trinity that was the 60's Brit pop invasion into the USA.(Beatles, Stones, Who) Many firsts: synthesizers, feed back, power cords, bass leads etc, and a completely insane drummer! A hugely influential band. Chur.

[@coryjane4442]

first to smash up their equipment on stage, smash up hotel rooms, drive cars into swimming pools, oh and the first rock opera hehe

[@keithmoon3411]

Tommy can you hear me? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKiQq4igfJVrp6s

[@charliebarker9065]

Wight* just Incase

[@nem447]

thanx stud

[@cayuquito8762]

"You're probably wondering how I got into this situation"

[@richardmorton4762]

Listen to Hocus pocus by focus.. that will definitely be the weirdest song you'll ever hear!🤣

[@theaztecwarrior1190]

Hahaha 😁 yes dude the yodeling in that song is tear dropping funny but the instrumental is fire definitely this guy would thing we pulled a prank on him

[@paulqueripel3493]

Try Laurie Anderson's Oh Superman. It was a hit in the UK in the 1980s

[@danprokopenko]

Bike by Pink Floyd .

[@roseclarity1493]

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[@wompa70]

This is one of the wildest songs by The Who.

[@Litoff90]

Legendary band, and probably Who's Next is their absolute best record (perhaps also Tommy). Cheers.

[@patsow4797]

Just discovered your channel, thank you for your commentary regarding the who, it is my sincere hope that people from your generation will explore these amazing artists of classic rock

[@falconsroost58]

Man, you deviated a ways for this one. Old school rock. NOW FIRE FROM THE GODS!!! #excuse me

[@deannilvalli6579]

This guy is entirely vapid. I switched off after less than 2 minutes. He is utterly devoid of talent, intelligence, or even the ability to hold his own thoughts for more than a few seconds. A prime example of shortened attention spans, the tragedy of American education, and the era of dumbing down.

[@maxbrazil3712]

The effects of hip-hop.