I LOVE THE CHAOS!! First Time Reaction to The Who - "A Quick One, While He's Away"

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[@TheRscorp]

The section where the subtitles say "Jerrald" is actually "Cello". This part of the song they wanted to have a Cello section but they didn't get their wish so they just mouthed the word Cello during that part. This is one of the best live performances ever.

[@michaeldavid6284]

Right...so many of these song reaction videos have captions with the most ridiculous lyrics captioned on them. It takes about 3 minutes to use the internet and find the actual lyrics. Lazy and lame.

[@craigoconnor6662]

This is the best live version of this song. There are some recordings where they have a bit of trouble. The studio version great and has an extra verse in the Ivor section.

[@zoso73]

One of the best live performances of a single song by any pop or rock band.

[@neiloliver4745]

This was allegedly the performance that caused The Rolling Stones to shelve the entire Rock N Roll Circus television special for decades, because they knew The Who had blown them off of the stage.

[@shegocrazy]

By the time the stones got on stage, they were up for 24 hours, and it shows.

[@brianshockledge3241]

It wasn`t allegedly it was a fact.

[@richardyoung3462]

It didn't help that Brian died during the editing of this (7 months after filming), and it was the last time he was with all of them. So there is that to consider as well. The Who had just finished a US tour and were in their prime for live performance. The Stones had been idle for the most part, probably almost a year, from playing live in front of a crowd.

[@daves2058]

The Stones presented the circus, and The Who stole the show!

[@raymondstephan6234]

Keith's daughter Mandy Moon once said : "of all the crazy rockstars of the 60s, my father was the craziest"....

[@michaelwebster8389]

She was right - and actually of all time. The most rock and roll person there's ever been.

[@tricko8000]

⁠@@michaelwebster8389Him and Bon Scott are the embodiments of rock n roll to me 🤘

[@bostonwhofan]

My favorite Keith quote: "I'm the best Keith Moon-type drummer in the world"! Indeed he was!

[@questioneverything-rf3yf]

​@@michaelwebster8389She would know. And would also be right.

[@imcrazedandconfused]

I love, how The Who still works. It's prototype rock music. You can still hear the 60's hippie sound in their vocal sets, driven to a sweaty, rocking absurdity, and really well-made composition and arrangement and actually good lyrics that are more than just some text to have something to perform. And yes, their live performances were just stunningly good. That they still make it work for new listeners after 45 years says everything about how good they were. Always nice to see you reacting to these classic pieces of rock music. The Who especially. Have a great week and all the best.

[@prestonfromgreensboro851]

Organized chaos. Perfect explanation. This performance was from the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll circus. Lot's of great performances by Jethro Tull, Taj Mahal, the super group dirty mac (with Eric Clapton, John lennon, Keith richards and mitch Mitchell and the stones

[@shegocrazy]

Yoko Ono was best forgotten.

[@rodneyhansen6151]

I never knew The Who could do such brilliant vocal harmonies! Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@profjohnfrinks]

Yes, there are interviews where Roger has remarked on John's(the bass player) pitch perfect falsetto. There are usually three part harmonies in their early live tracks.

[@zoso73]

A lot of their vocals were inspired by Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys.

[@Veni_Vidi_Vortice]

Townsend didn't usually allow Moon to sing because he couldn't hold pitch. Moon was just miming in the intro. He had a lot of practice at doing that. The only exceptions that I'm aware of were "Bellboy" from the Quadrophenia album and some of their early surf rock covers e.g. "Bucket T". Keith was a massive surf rock fan.

[@arjaylee]

Moon sings a character.

[@michaelakkerman407]

As a drummer, our band does this song, and we always end our sets with this song. First, it's one of the funnest songs to play, and second, it's most exhaustive.

[@richeaton5752]

In '75, I turned 18, graduated HS, and could buy beer. I saw Jaws in the theater and the "Frampton Comes Alive" tour in the summer, but the absolute highlight of the year was seeing The Who with Mooney in November. I've seen The Stones twice and Zep once, but that is still my favorite concert memory. Great year! I saw the Tommy tour twice in '89 and saw them once again in the early 2000s, before John passed. I liked Tommy, but Who's Next, Quadrophenia, and this tune, Naked Eye, is what turned me into a Who fan. Another 10 from Pete. (and some of his best lead playing) It's Kenny Jones on drums, not Mooney, but still great. Genius lyrics. The Who Naked Eye kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaK0dI2EjMaAeLs RIP Mooney and John. Thank You!

[@54fighting5]

This is from a one-off live show featuring, and to be filmed by the Rolling Stones called The Rock and Roll Circus in 1968. Other acts were Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithful and Jethro Tull, along with a "group" featuring John Lennon and Eric Clapton. The word is that the Rolling Stones were extremely pissed that they had to follow The Who after that amazing performance. The Stones did their best to be extra animated in their headlining performance, but most critics and fans agree The Who stole the show. And this song is hardly one of their more popular songs, but that just goes to show the power of The Who. Stacy you nailed it again! Your grasp of The Who as being great musicians, having amazing sometimes quirky songs, and stage presence for days....is spot on girl. I think this band has woken your 60's-70's soul.😀

[@JeffreyTheTaylor]

True fact, the Jethro Tull performance features Tony Iommi's one and only gig with the band. He went back to his band Earth, but credits his brief stint in Tull with showing him the value of rehearsals. So without this one-off Circus, maybe the world never gets Black Sabbath.

[@54fighting5]

@@JeffreyTheTaylor I didn't know that. Thanks😎👍

[@jonathanmurphy3141]

After reading other comments - The Who, each saw themself as "the main instrument" - Pete with jumps, arm-wheels, singing, kicks - Roger started his microphone spin to compete, and with his strong voice, and for years his attire - Roger stands where he is, yet his Bass sounds like an airplane engine, his nickname "thunder fingers" _Keith, his wildness, (now, he would have likely been considered AD-HD behavior) yet his chaos in unique drum pattern, made him unique among drummers.

[@danholmblad9925]

Good reaction. You're smile will brighten most people days. Thank you.

[@jeremyfagner6808]

Keith Moon definitely earned his nickname Moon the Loon. My favorite drummer

[@jonathanroberts8981]

In one documentary Roger says that playing with Keith for the first time was like having a jet engine start up behind him.

[@artsilva]

This was from the film/performance from the rolling stones rock and roll circus which featured the big British acts of the time.

[@vicprovost2561]

Wow, not an easy listening WHO composition and a harbinger of bigger and better huge concepts to come but man, no one else was doing this kind d of stuff back then. Never underestimate the songwriting of the master, Pete Townsend.. But their chops, enthusiasm and infectious energy suck you in! Stacey, at some point to hear their musical live jamming at its very peak, see them doing My Generation at the Isle of Wight concert, that song always morphed into an incredible jam, that show or Woodstock or Tanglewood from 69/70 are well worth viewing, they knock it out of the park every time! Lastly, their best live audio only live record is Live at Leeds, go with My Generation live there and be amazed! Enjoy. 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎹🎶 Organized Chaos indeed!

[@jurgenschmidt2759]

And now please The Who's "Young Man Blues" from the Isle of Wight festival

[@sanzoftatooine]

The best version of "Young Man Blues" ever!

[@jimmyt9345]

A ----FRICKIN-MEN!!

[@arjaylee]

Keith sings "Bell Boy" on Quadrophenia.

[@ChrisLegner-qp1yh]

Love the choice! This one doesn't get the attention it deserves. And definitely a precursor for what was soon to follow in their career. Great job!!!

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nope wasn't bad but definitely not very great...too many wimpy top 40 12 yr olds

[@Prsboy78]

Interesting fact that Keith Moons house (also where he passed away) was where Winnie the Pooh was written.

[@neiloliver4745]

Moon died in the same London apartment Cass Elliot died in previously. Brian Jones was the one who died at A.A. Milne's Cotchford Farm.

[@Prsboy78]

@@neiloliver4745 thank you, I had heard the story incorrectly. I love rock trivia and will now have a new story to envision when I hear California Dreaming. Thank you

[@questioneverything-rf3yf]

​@@neiloliver4745Owned by Harry Nilsson at the time.

[@sanzoftatooine]

Filmed in 1968 for The Rolling Stones' Rock and Roll Circus, The Stones decided to shelve the project because they felt upstaged especially by The Who, Jethro Tull, and several of the other acts. It wasn't released on DVD until the mid 90s.

[@shegocrazy]

I think Jethro Tull was not live and it's the first time we see him try the one legged stance.

[@titovanzappa4629]

A miracle!! The Who!!

[@gerrydantone6834]

I've seem the Who about 7 times and they STILL give it their all. Probably the best live rock group of all time.

[@bostonwhofan]

I went to see Roger Daltrey live in Boston last Thursday. I've seen The Who and solo gigs from the guys in The Who too many times to keep track of, but Daltrey's show last Thursday was one of the greatest gigs I've ever been to. He was so unbelievably happy to still be performing in 2024. And the best part? Roger said it's likely The Who will record a new album and tour again in 2025. Time will tell.

[@daves2058]

Greatest band ever in my opinion.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Close but nope...you never saw Poco

[@JamesKovacic]

This album was the beginning of their concept era. Green Day did a surprisingly good cover of the song

[@shegocrazy]

They did? I'd love to see that.

[@mightyV444]

Thank you for making me aware! I just listened to it: Pretty good indeed, and very close to the original, too! 😀👍 I'm eager to hear what my 18-year-old Son thinks of it, who loooves Green Day! 😁

[@keithcraw4859]

Live performances at Woodstock and Monterey Pop Festival are epic as well. Very influential to live performances for other groups and musicians.

[@barbarjinx3802]

The high point of their live performances. Lots of great stuff after but this is the one they should be remembered for.

[@adamblackwelder5863]

Pete Townshend once called this song "Tommy's Parents", which is not too far from the truth! It was the first "mini-opera" he ever composed and it paved the way for The Who's 1969 album, Tommy, which became known as the first Rock Opera.

[@victorjohnson7512]

Check out more of their early hits: Magic Bus, I Can't Explain, My Generation, Substitute, Boris the Spider....

[@DFitz-bk7dj]

Wow, I haven't heard this one in Years!! Thank you... great choice!!!

[@Ben-sq6un]

oh Stacey, You and The Who on screen at the same time! makes me happy.

[@brucer2152]

listen to their song "my wife" written by Entwhistle. from, I think the 1973 concert.

[@vicprovost2561]

Banger! Every live version on You Tube is worth watching, Pete and John just going crazy, great tune!

[@MikeytheGeek7711]

They referred to this song as a mini rock opera. Townshend took a few different song ideas and combined them into one. At one point, when the song transfers from one part to another, their manager wanted them to incorporate a cello in the bridge, but instead of doing that, they all sing, "cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello..."! I love that! This was from a film project called The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, but the Rolling Stones shelved it because they didn't like their performance. It didn't air until decades later.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

They didn't like it cause it sucked...how bout 515 with Entwistle Bass solo...too many pandering 12 yr old top forty am garbage rock kids liking this

[@MuckoMan]

This was my favorite song when I was a kid. You are awesome for reacting!

[@StevieAF]

Yay Stacey!

[@StaceyRPGReacts]

YAY!

[@Rob74959]

Cool reaction and I'm happy to see your channel growing because you truly deserve it :)

[@shegocrazy]

John the ox was a wild man off stage. He and keith used to really annoy roger as they would be running riot instead of being professional.

[@jasonhardingham6863]

A truly iconic performance ❤

[@mikerant4135]

The Who did a fair few 'light-hearted' tracks in their early days - Boris the Spider is stilla classic! :)

[@juergenstange6844]

Mooney is the role idol for the drummer of the Muppet Show... 😂

[@Narrow.is.the.way.]

Behind Blue Eyes...what a tune, A WHO classic.😊. Animal the drummer in the Muppets band is based on Keith Moon.🤪 Thin Lizzy's Bad Reputation you will love the harmonies on the guitars in some of their songs...yes harmonies on their guitars.. probably the first band to create their unique sound.

[@robcannon9165]

Hi Stacey greetings from England 🇬🇧 The Who have been going for 60yrs and Roger Daltrey is now 80yrs old and he is Touring The USA this year performing Who songs and songs from The Rock Opera Tommy!!! Pete Townsend is still writing and performing and sadly John Entwistle and Moon The Loon are gone but certainly not forgotten!!! You should check out The Who Song "MY GENERATION" and this is The Who at there absolute best and after 60yrs there music is still as good as ever.

[@gerrydantone6834]

You might look for "Bell Boy" - there may be a live version where Keith Moon sings part of the lead while sorta playing drums.

[@jimforman3754]

there are hints of Tommy in here. It is amazing that Pete went from here to Tommy to Quadrophenia is watching an artist grow. but wait, there's more!

[@zoso73]

He went from here to Tommy to WHO'S NEXT to Quadrophenia. Some of the greatest rock songs of all time recorded during that 1969-1971-1973 span. Incredibly underrated songwriter.

[@paulrivas7233]

You have to see whole concert the Rock and roll circus

[@paulrivas7233]

Best band in the world love there music and all and also I saw them at Hollywood bowl 2000

[@MikeytheGeek7711]

I can think of 3 times when I've heard Keith Moon "sing". He actually wrote a song called Wasp Man that he sings. Not surprisingly, it's a very strange song. He sang in the movie version of Tommy. He plays Tommy's wicked Uncle Ernie who molests him. Definitely a part for a "character" actor. You can also hear him sing in the incredible documentary movie, The Kids Are Alright, which is a must watch for any fan of The Who. Before joining The Who, believe it or not, Keith Moon was in a surfer band called The Beachcombers. So in The Kids Are Alright movie, there's a scene from when the band was in the studio fooling around, and they start to play Barbara Ann, which Keith sings because he knew the song from when The Beachcombers used to perform it.

[@msmilie]

I love the "Sell Out" outtakes "Jaguar" and "Girl's Eyes" that Keith sings lead on.

[@MikeytheGeek7711]

I'll have to look those up. The Who was my favorite band growing up. I had most of their albums and I read all about them, but I never had Sell Out.

[@penfold7455]

Funny story I once heard about Keith Moon's eccentricity: The Who were on tour one time, and they had just packed up and began leaving the hotel they were staying at. Just as their limo had left the property, Keith started to slightly panic and asked to go back to the hotel to take care of something. Soon as they pulled up front, Keith got out said he would only take a minute or two and ran into the hotel... About five or so minutes later, Keith came out of the hotel walking calmly, climbed back into the limo, and said "Right, drive on". As they were going again, Pete Townshend turned to him and asked "why were you so desperate to go back into the hotel?"; to which Moon replied "oh, I had forgotten to smash in the room's TV."

[@BigOx-yh9th]

If you wanna see more of Moonie er.. singing, see them performing Bell Boy from the Charlton Athletic gig. Really good.

[@chitownlee]

Keith is featured singing on Bell Boy. There is a great live performance from 74.

[@ARD-lk5pr]

From this same gig (in 1968) I recommend reacting to the Rolling Stones live performance of 'Sympathy for the Devil'.

[@davidboivin7996]

Join Together ❤️ The album Quadrophenia is a masterpiece!!

[@Thval-eh8nx]

Hi Stacey, Nice reaction 😊. I would recomend a new song of David Gilmour together with his daughter, Romany Gilmour. David Gilmour - Between two points.

[@davescurry69]

Greatest band ever. A force of nature.

[@timbaker6540]

The Bloody WHO! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@zoso73]

And with that, The Who stole the Rolling Stones' own show.

[@mijmijrm]

best music .. wonderful immersive reaction.

[@Ben-sq6un]

A Great live performance on video is from Tanglewood MA, 1970, they were at theyre peak during this time.

[@Soule6]

The "cello, cello, cello" singing part was done that way b/c when they recorded the song in the studio a year before this, they couldn't afford to hire a cellist to play those notes. Those notes sound better sung than they would on cello, so everything worked out better in the end. 😂🙃

[@VintageWanderer]

Probably my favorite live performance ever. cheers,

[@jeremyfagner6808]

This whole concert is great!

[@arjaylee]

Sweet and creepy simultaneously, with The Little girl guide and Ivar the Engine Driver... 🥴 Epic performance!

[@tonyperez3920]

Thanks Stace, ❤

[@specialed36ify]

Well, now you are educating me. I love The Who and have since a teenager in the 19 hundred and 80's, but I think this is the first time I have ever heard this song! Very fun! Thanks for introducing it to me!

[@tele789]

Oh, what fun!

[@EricRAMON-bb6wu]

"Moony" , my favorite drummer all around the world !

[@saverioc2929]

Thanks for reviewing this. One of my fav performance.

[@animistchannel]

Not sure whether to call it an homage or a lampoon, but they were pretty much doing a reference story in multiple parts to other previous or contemporary bands back in the day: 1: stylings of Bob Dylan and a band called The Band 2: beating down the Beatles 3: burning the Beach Boys, Surfaris, and general California movie music 4: and smashing through the Four Seasons

[@cbearabc]

Where did dig this one up, am a long time fan of the Who, but I can remember hearing this before? wow 🤔 😜

[@ChrisFreund-rt8rf]

One of the greatest live rock bands of all time.

[@paulrivas7233]

Keith Moon sings bell boy on The Who Quadrophenia good album

[@kenanthony1202]

The darn shame of most of the awesome Who videos out there is they don’t show the greatest bass player in the world enough!!!

[@wrosser1]

Good job xoxo

[@salmanilla7943]

Besides being one of the greatest bass players, always enjoyed Entwistle falsetto.

[@kestersharp1641]

Baba O'reiley next please, absolute favourite The Who song

[@TheStratpicker]

Blimey - this is a new track for 1960 born me! Love the energy and yes, Stacey, it's on the saucy side in a very British way.

[@scottsmith1141]

Keith Moon is a drumming genius. You should do Who are You. The drumming in that song is AMAZING!! Please do a reaction to the Foo Fighters though. Everlong or The Pretender pretty please! If you haven't heard them already, I promise you won't be disappointed.

[@johngolden5257]

The greatest Keith Moon performance ever!!!!

[@PuddlePirate55]

Keith moon was the inspiration for Animal The drummer in the muppet band For obvious reasons

[@citizenkane4831]

If you want to listen to more of the who from the early years. Listen to young man blouse from Live at leeds.Keith Moon also known as loon the moon. Is the inspiration they took when they made Animal in The Muppet show. John is as always doing his own thing on this. Jamming on his bass, cool as ever. Pete has said it was him who kept the band together on stage. If it wasn´t for him it would have been complete chaos

[@Nioub]

« Hi hi hi hi ! » ⇒ song validated

[@michaelfoster5577]

For some more seeing the band reacting to each other try the Shepperton Studio version of “Who are you?” Well worth it just for Keith Moon!

[@brianshockledge3241]

There will never be a band like The Who they were the best live band ever it`s not even close and that`s coming from somebody who saw them all.

[@steveroberts9917]

The Kids are Alright, to me their greatest track....song for a generation

[@animistchannel]

Another band with a big theatrical performance is Styx. They aren't quite as chaotic, but about as physically energetic and full of character, essentially acting out the songs, running around the stage, very interactive with the audience, really putting on a show of shows.

[@billbitterman9487]

When you see Keith earlier career performance like this or anything from the Isle of Wight (1970), it's clear he was not the same performer at the Shepperton Studios vids. I'll echo others recommendation for Young Man Blues from 1970 @ the Isle of Wight.

[@user-oe9hj9yl7m]

Mom the loon and Thunderfingers Entwhistle . RIP you geniuses.

[@arjaylee]

First time I saw them, Moon passed out, and they had to finish with a drummer out of the crowd.

[@larrylarry1]

Right before Tommy was produced and released. Stories told in that one.

[@rdhudon7469]

Drummers can get a big sponge saturated with water that when they hit like a drum the water spray cools them down .

[@stevel2504]

Keith is just fantastic on this.

[@daves2058]

Find an early live performance of Anyway Anyhow Anywhere and watch the chaos. It has to be the inspiration for Punk rock!

[@winchester7861]

hello stacey 😁 congrats for the 70 K 😁

[@CCSTEADMAN]

You should give Jeff Buckley a listen, If you haven't already. His live performances are incredible and worth every second.

[@greenturtle8667]

Subscribed! Next up, The Who, Young Man Blues Live at the Isle Of Wight 1970.

[@guyduval3937]

If you like physical energy in a performance you’ll have to check out David Byrne of Talking Heads!!!!

[@user-xv6bv8bx4z]

Bob Dylan - License to Kill🙄🙄🙄

[@optimusprime2]

Join Together / Relay

[@rkyleporter]

So fun to see Keith in his glory, thanks. Since you were such a fan of Ann's voice in your Heart reactions I'd suggest some time with another titanic Seattle voice, Soundgarden/Audioslave's Chris Cornell ... if he's new to you, enjoy his cover of Prince's 'Nothing Compares 2 U' to just savor the voice and musicianship, then when you're ready to rock out move on to the Soundgarden/Audioslave hits.

[@franciscialini7489]

❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊

[@craigoconnor6662]

That water on the drumkit came from Keith's forehead.

[@user-oe9hj9yl7m]

Moony looked wild in his drumming but he never missed a beat unbelievably