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[@mysticmimaw]

This is Quadraphenia

[@TeriKaiDesigns]

Thank you for playing this. It’s my all time favorite

[@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. Greatest live band ever. I liked Tommy and Who's Next, but Quadrophenia and this tune, Naked Eye, is what turned me into a Who fan. Another 10 from Pete. Genius lyrics. The Who Naked Eye kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaK0dI2EjMaAeLs RIP Mooney and John. Thank You!

[@alfredlandesman5165]

Quadrophenia is a mini-opera called "Long Live Rock - Rock Is Dead" released as a double album on 26 October 1973. "Love, Reign o'er Me" (Pete's theme) is the final song of the opera. The narrative is about a young working-class mod named Jimmy. He clashes with his parents over his use of amphetamines and doubts his own self-worth. He struggles to keep up with his peers, and his girlfriend leaves him for his best friend. It truly is a masterpiece and is one of the reasons that The Who were considered the best band in the world for many years.

[@JanetGibbons-dl3yy]

I agree. Modern day Mozart.

[@Marsha-my5mh]

I remember this song in the movie.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

Well said. Thanks. :)

[@MikePhillips-pl6ov]

You probably have to describe what a Mod was (in the 1960s). Our tribal music groups were very different to other countries and did not exist in most of them. Mods were unique to the UK and particularly England.

[@Marsha-my5mh]

@@alfredlandesman5165 I thought I had those, but when I looked it was Tommy.

[@danisue273]

I love it when I see a song title and think oh hell yeah, Polo is going to love this one!

[@Jeff-1949]

My first thought as well. Townsend was experimenting with rudimentary synthesizers first on "Who's Next" then really brought it around on Quadrophenelia.

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

I just had the same thought.

[@frbyrd-tg5co]

Quadrophenia is an aural masterpiece.

[@herbert305]

Pete Townsend is one of the true geniuses of rock ‘n’ roll composition. The band brought his visions to life in unparalleled fashion. Sheer magic!

[@yogimarkmac]

I remember driving home late one night decades ago, the rain was coming down hard on a dark and twisty road, and this song was playing on the radio. A lot of emotions that night.

[@gregroberts8240]

you have to wonder what plane of existence do people have to call home to create masterpieces like this.

[@Grizazzle]

And one has to wonder what the hell has happened to music and why can't modern music make stuff this great?

[@13_13k]

I was 8 years old when Quadraphenia was released by the Who and my oldest sister bought the album, she 14 yrs old and I was already allowed to go into her bedroom even if she wasn't home and I could play her records on her stereo. I would put on her headphones and I would listen to Bowie, Stones, Zeppelin, Who, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Eagles, Bad Co. Rod Stewart, The Doors, Beatles, Beach Boys, Elton John, Alice Cooper, Jethro Tull, Hendrix, and so much more. I would read the album cover front and back then the inner sleeve and dust jacket hoping there would be lyrics. I read who the musicians, writers, producers, engineer, what studio, what dates songs were recorded, who did the album cover design, all while listening with headphones on for hours or as long as I could before my sister got home and kicked me out. A lot of times I got to stay and she and her girlfriends would talk about boys, try on clothes or bikinis and that's how I learned how to deal with girls when I got older. Her friends taught me how to kiss and some other things. I was so ahead of the game I was messing around with girls kissing and stuff in 6th grade with girls in 7th grade and getting laid in 8th grade. High school I was killing it. I like to think it was the music that made my sister's friends so open, that or the weed and Boonesfarm wine.

[@heyoka9012]

Your sister had the Christmas-edition TM with the holly clusters, and she wore those leather vests with the tassels you could clip a roach clip onto. I’m pretty sure your sister hung out with my sister, and probably sometimes shared records. I bet some of those double albums still have seeds in the crease, too. 🙏🏻🌻🐢☯️

[@13_13k]

@@heyoka9012 ---hahahaha Actually we lived about a mile from the beach in L.A. so she was more of the surfer girl. Swim team, volleyball, Ditto jeans, cut off Levi 501s, halter tops or bikini tops, she did have the fringe vest, but didn't wear it too much. She was the hot girl in high school, the one that had half a dozen candid photos throughout the yearbook and one candid full page full lenth photo also. The photographer must have been a stalker, LOL. I have two sisters actually and there were always guys trying to hang around them. Most were afraid of my dad, and they were right to be afraid. It also motivated my brother and I to start working out and learning to fight well, being that we younger and might have to deal with older dudes disrespecting our sisters.

[@MikePhillips-pl6ov]

You had an early schooling in both rock n roll history, and life!

[@rickmts]

I knew you would love this track, Polo. The passion of Daltry’s vocals, the Townsend guitar, and the crescendo of Keith Moon’s drumming at the end. Just an epic ending to a great album!!

[@heatherlynn3438]

That song had us all crying in concert!

[@bostonwhofan]

Would love to see you react to the video of Roger Daltrey (vocalist of The Who) as the front man of Queen at the Tribute to Freddie Mercury concert as they perform the Queen song "I Want It All". Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath is also featured in this amazing performance. It is so amazing to watch and hear the audience absolutely erupt when Roger Taylor (Queen drummer) announces the arrival of Roger Daltrey onto the stage!

[@Ghostguitars2]

Immediately clicked on this banger

[@Heartstrings_Skyla]

You can't go wrong with The Who. Let's go!

[@neilog747]

You can go wrong though. Tbh most of their 1980s stuff onwards lacks creativity.

[@majones501]

Great closing song of their great, super influential, rock opera! Huge album, every song great. And even more powerful when you listen to the entire double album, from beginning to end.

[@Fuphyter]

Hello Polo. This is an incredible song. This is The Who's Stairway To Heaven. Beautifully written and performed. It always gives me goosebumps. ❤

[@MikePhillips-pl6ov]

Good description

[@rhiahlMT]

This is my favorite song from them. Probably my favorite all time. I'm just upset I couldn't post this as the first comment!

[@joetdf3478]

Pearl Jam covering this for the VH1 Honors is incredible.

[@Grungycat67]

Exactly what I came here to say 🎸

[@babs3010]

Love their version ❤

[@ballater99]

Oh one of the GREATS!!!! 👏👏👏

[@KARENCOGS]

Love this Who song! Has to be my favorite! Eddie Vedder does an awesome cover!! Chills!

[@rrowe1961]

Saw The Who in concert in 1982, one of the absolute BEST CONCERTS of my life! This band was AMAZING in concert! This song brought many including me to tears!

[@Grungycat67]

I’m from Cincinnati, so when The Who finally came back in ‘22- first time since the terrible tragedy of’79 - no way was I going to miss it. I have to say, they did a phenomenal job honoring the victims. First show that made me cry. Very emotional and respectful. And of course, they sounded incredible.

[@Dr_Bombay]

this song is such a masterpiece. the intro is just as important as the outro, i think, setting the tone of the rainfall, making your expectations for something gentler, -- a love song of a different kind -- and then Roger hits you with that first wail. The emotional punch of this song is just eternal.

[@billbryant9995]

I love these epic songs. Just an amazing performance. And Roger Daultry's voice is amazing!

[@stephanieo2509]

I'd check out "The Real Me" from this album. It's amazing.

[@robertkenney8967]

As well as 5:15. 2 great tracks

[@calguy3838]

John Entwistle's performance on that song is, to the bass, what Roger Daltrey's performance on "Love Reign O'er Me" is to vocals.

[@trishriley9681]

❤ It was about 1981, I was a freshman or sophomore in HS. Cut a whole day of school and sat in a little Indy theater that changed their features everyday, showing all kinds of great films. I was transformed that day watching Quadrophenia for the first time and this song in particular has been in my heart since that day.

[@Jims_Camera_at_dawn]

I agree, music brings on feelings. Some more than others. 👍👍 ☕️☕️🎶🎵🎶

[@hrossaman]

Pearl Jam does an OUTSTANDING version

[@daddyboy3546]

Only Pearl Jam doesn’t have Keith Moon drumming for them.

[@la.chio88]

I was instantly excited when I saw the song title. I was lucky that my parents listened to this stuff when I was growing up. So happy you get to enjoy it!

[@Littleduck192]

Amazing band, we will never see the like again - completely unique

[@mletrout7942]

Quadrophenia is a masterpiece from beginning to end. Pete Townsend was a brilliant songwriter, his arrangements were amazing, and of course, The Who were incredible musicians and performers.

[@doplinger1]

Now listen to it again without pausing every 5 seconds.

[@dawnschneider187]

Definitely one of if not the most powerful songs the Who ever did... awesome reaction Polo!

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

I was born in 1964. My sister is 8 years older. Imagine listening to this as a kid an how it would form your life.

[@ballardsvenska1015]

Quadrophenia was (is) a GREAT album. Not a loser on the entire record.

[@oldsoulsheart]

Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle were in a movie Love Reign Over Me that I have watched countless times. Beautiful movie. Beautiful song.

[@linkfloyd4908]

The movie title is just Reign Over Me, but yes, very powerful movie that doesn't get enough credit.

[@franksullivan1873]

I think it is Daltry’s best vocal.Very primal.

[@calguy3838]

It's one of the best performances by any rock vocalist, period.

[@alanmassimo2698]

Starting softly with the instrumental rain storm building to a peak that gives me a headrush every time. So powerful in it's perfection...

[@TriciaHiggins-z4k]

Saw them play this with my Son at Fenway Park with a full orchestra, and it was Friday the 13th with a full moon! The whole audience singing and tears pouring down our faces! Epic!

[@spellmadam2947]

My first concert back in the day, The Who.

[@ScotMcRae]

Pete Towsend of the Who was an early innovator using synthesizers, his use is now iconic.

[@daveking9393]

So so much to explore here. Thanks so much for sharing your journey!

[@LindaMourning-j1x]

Every time I hear this song I recall the scene of the opera

[@michaellefevers4248]

One of my true favorites of theirs. Its unique and to me, nothing sounds like it.

[@MikePhillips-pl6ov]

"A masculine, howling-type track" describes Roger Daltrey's voice perfectly!

[@truckerjim7933]

I remember listening to this song in my bunk deep under water on that lonely sub out in the wasteland of the Pacific. Thanks for the memories.

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

Absolutely my favorite Who song.

[@stevenrehusch5622]

Although still quite powerful, this 9:58 loses something when listened to as a stand alone song. For full effect, you have to listen to the full 81 minute rock opera, after which I usually need to take a nap!

[@RobertCook-fs9zz]

Intro to me is rain or a storm coming. Building up to the song. Another great reaction Polo

[@rickandgen]

This epic song is the finale to the greatest rock opera ever written. Quadrophenia is a masterpiece that must be listened to in its entirety. Definitely on my desert island list. Had the pleasure of seeing them perform this album live.

[@Boston685]

You just can't play this one loud enough. This song still gives me goosebumps, and I have heard it a thousand times. Everyone has felt this way.

[@ezed3902]

Polo, this has got to be one of the most epic end of a song I have ever heard. Props my for a great reaction!

[@invisibledooley]

For my money, this is Daltrey's best performance, and one of the best vocal performances of all time.

[@laurenmh5326]

this is wild - I was just listening to this song this morning on the radio and thinking Polo would love this song.

[@melissagottlieb3381]

Great song ❤

[@rica325]

Check out Peal Jams cover of this at VH1 tribute to the who, it’s simply powerful Polo.

[@curiousthecat]

‘5:15’ from this album I’ve played to death. ❤ One of my all time favorite albums. 50 years later, it still is.

[@orvillegibson188]

Big Who fan me. 60s rock monsters. This was my high school music. There's another band, and they are 13:46 The HU, From Mongoolia. Most unusual band in the World. Try Sugaan Essaana, or Wolf Totem. I had these blokes for neighbours when their World Tour got stranded in Sydney during COVID.

[@djknox2]

I've never considered The Who to be as great as some of the other greats of Rock, but they do have a lot of great tunes and deserve to be respected. This is one of their best songs.

[@daddyboy3546]

Beatles, Stones, Kinks, The Who. That’s the British Invasion and they all share top honors.

[@juggy-ik7qy]

My two favorite bands of all time, TOOL and The Who. Also happen to be two of th greatest live rock bands of all time. Seen TOOL 10 times and The Who twice. I can't wait until you react to The Who A Quick One While She's Away liv from the Rolling Stones Rock n Roll Circus. IMO its one of the greatest live performances of all time.

[@AzaleaLala]

I've heard this song so many times, but chills. All the feels.

[@davidmel2158]

Top Ten favorite song of all time ...... Quadrophenia a tale of the troubled youth & rebellion UK style.

[@MacBailey]

I have had this album for decades. It is in my phone and on my playlist. That intro was basically an instrumental generated rain storm including the thunder of the drums.

[@KennyCamaro2364]

One of the greatest musical compositions ever recorded. React to the Real Me, off the same album.

[@lindamarlow4756]

Polo's creative and original commentary so often complements the musical gems he reacts to.

[@davidburton9136]

It's great to see you reacting to this music that was new when I was a teenager. This is one of the best songs by the best band. I first saw them perform this on the Quadrophenia tour of 1973! And you're right, Roger NAILS the vocals!

[@jbiz27jm]

New kinetic artwork! Love it!

[@lolomim1]

I love this song by the Who and I love watching reactions with you Polo! You’re musically and artistically spot on every time. . Keith Moon is the insane drummer - who my teenage boyfriend was in the hospital with in Beverly Hills - my boyfriend schizophrenic and Keith was I for alcoholism. In the 70’s. A silly tidbit of personal info. More importantly, I’ve always loved the Who - Pete Townsend , guitarist amazing. I’ve seen the Who perform live many times. I really enjoyed listening with you Polo. 🙏💕💯

[@majones501]

Oh, and the song is “Love Reign O’er Me”

[@MZ_RU_MBA02]

Saw a recent interview with Daltry where we reluctantly admitted that this was his favorite song the sing. Then tried to walk it back a bit by saying it is was like picking a favorite child as a parent. My favorite who song. Thanks for reacting.

[@calguy3838]

It's a wonder that Roger Daltrey never collapsed in a heap on the stage after singing this song.

[@blindreactions9498]

❤ One of my Lifetime Top 10 songs❤

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Betty levett does an amazing blues version of this at the Kennedy center honors for the. Who

[@ok-qt4kr]

Epic tune ... Majestic and timeless... Evocative in every sense .

[@annheckenbach9396]

One of my favorite songs, ever.

[@jasonwright4460]

Cool movie Reign Over Me with Adam Sandler. Not what you typically expect from him. Worth a watch

[@LSqrd1960]

The last, and ultimate song of the masterpiece album Quadrophenia. Probably my favorite album of all time. You owe yourself a full listen.

[@melissaward6311]

When I was a young teen,the first harder rock lp I bought when it came out ,was the Who,which had a track called Magic Bus on it. I was a fan from then on. Ty for your reaction.

[@MaddyN999]

Definitely need to hit “The Real Me” from this album

[@woodyheywood8792]

GREAT REACTION Polo!!!!!!

[@michaelwalker5257]

Convinced yet? My god, they were amazing. Four leads.

[@johnshipley8700]

To even begin to experience the emotion his is emoting is to know the context in the Rock Opera. Please experience Quadrophenia as a whole.

[@adwood201]

I have heard this as well as several live versions through the years but the one that really got me was the Live Aid version when they played it for the millions who were watching that day.

[@msfoodiediva]

This one of greatest band of all time. When they perform live they have no equal. This song is the last song on their quadraphenia album which is concept album which later turn into movie. Need to check out 5:15 live version 2002 where bassist John entwhistle shreds yes shreds his bass. John changed the way bassists play their instruments. Nick name thunder fingers. That performance showcases that

[@kallsop2]

The Who put out two of the greatest rock operas in Tommy and Quradraphinia. They are both worth a full listen. They both came out while I was figuring out what music I liked as a kid. The only time they put out what wasn't their best was the first couple of albums after the death of Keith Moon. It took them about five years to get back into their groove. I had a similar reaction when I first heard this in the 70's, it took me a few listens to really appreciate it though, but when I got it, I got it.

[@LisaThomas-xz3ki]

The only other singer that comes close to being to sing this is Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam.

[@LadyMyrddin]

A Masterpiece....oh Yes! Love Reign o 'er Me!

[@danw2276]

I have everything they wrote and listen to for my whole life which started in the 60s. They never had a bad song and never kept sold out

[@pl33]

The James Brown comparison to Daltry is a good one...JB was a huge inspiration in their early days and they would often cover his songs

[@tonitemperance9960]

You're doing yourself a favor, if you listen to the Quadraphenia Album. Thank you for this ❤ Also, the movie is another gem 💎 Roger Daltrey is another voice of rock@

[@jazzyjay698]

When this album came out my friend and I dropped acid and listened to it in its entirety, what a trip that was

[@Prone2Thrill]

Rodger puts it all out there on this track! The Who wasn't ever my favorite classic rock band but the songs I do love are gold!

[@ranamcmahon7653]

I bet you would like something from the band Tangerine Dream 😉

[@keithsaulsbury4304]

The Who are up there with the greats, no doubt about it. they have track after track of classics. good band to become familiar with. lots of playlist material. they were one of the greatest live bands ever. if you haven't already you should check out some live stuff.

[@SoOutrageous]

Perhaps the greatest rock n roll arrangement ever.

[@OmaSimster]

I'm not a huge fan of The Who but this particular song is a masterpiece.

[@roblane9008]

Gotta watch the live version of Pearl Jam covering this. Eddie Vedder is incredible!

[@ellenbowlin2725]

I really wish you would listen to pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon. Most all the songs on that album are awesome

[@BlackGuardXIII]

Just curious. Most? What didn’t you like?

[@daveking9393]

​@@BlackGuardXIII Exactly!!

[@robinbradbury6493]

I love this album so much.

[@jamesfejedelem5831]

This is the kind of music I was forced to grow up with. 😊😊😊

[@TheSirpatrick33]

Puts the "Classic" in "Classic Rock".