THE WHO - Won't Get Fooled Again | FIRST TIME SOLO REACTION (Such a Legendary Band)

[@allengator1914]

The most famous scream in rock history.

[@iMacMan54]

When you listen to Keith Moon's drumming, particularly on this, you understand the influence on Neil Peart. Amazing.

[@warrenfoil6851]

Bargain is another.

[@arroyo284]

The album Who's Next is one of the best rock albums of all time. Way ahead of it's time. Each musician was among the top on his instrument. Every song, including Baba O'Riley is a keeper.

[@bostonwhofan]

When Geddy Lee was asked what his "Desert Island Album" is he said "Who's Next".

[@vmax4steve524]

It was of its time, no one ever said that Heartbreak Hotel was ahead of its time, that Sgt. Pepper was ahead of its time, or Dark Side Of The Moon was ahead of its time except for those who were late to the party.

[@robertlear2712]

My favorite Who song.

[@ChrisLegner-qp1yh]

The single greatest hard rock track ever put to vinyl in my humble opinion.

[@tbolin25]

With the exception of Pete's "I was only doing research"!!!

[@tbolin25]

@@BradyHerring-t4u It also very powerfully I might add, address how the rich and powerful can get anyway with anything. For instance, getting caught surfing child rape porn sites, have your credit card on file and then having your explanation that you were simply doing "research" accepted as fact hence no prosecution or 15 year prison sentence. Yup, this song is just the greatest most powerful diatribe since Lennon's Imagine. How about the irony there, a song called Imagine written by a wife beating materialistic pig who put a guy in a permanent coma and became the symbol of the peace and love generation. Honestly, who can make this sh*t up??!!!!!

[@stevejohnston8254]

Pete’s genius songwriting, rock’s greatest rhythm section and most powerful singer - just the glorious, mighty Who. Great reaction.

[@rickb.4168]

Bonham, Jones?

[@rickb.4168]

Starr, McCartney?

[@rickb.4168]

Dolenz, Tork? 😂

[@MissAstorDancer]

This is one of the best of its kind of song from my era, that hit hard when it was new, and somehow, manages to hit even HARDER as time goes on! 💣🗯💥✌ One of the best songs and albums ever!

[@TTM9691]

I am SO happy you guys are doing a reset on The Who! they are so fundamental, I just love watching reactors react to them, and no one more than you!!! "My Generation", I've got to see you react to that....for the drums and the BASS. Best bass solo ever! And the vocal performance. That's one of their earliest songs, one of their other anthems. They wrote great anthems! "A Quick One While He's Away" is like a mini-rock opera. ("Tommy" is the first full blown one, and a beautiful album). "The Who Sell Out" is a WILD album that plays like a radio show, indescribable. So many great songs: Slip Kid, Who Are You, the entire Who's Next album: Bargain (fantastic0, Love Ain't For Keeping (fantastic0 , The Song Is Over (fantastic, beautiful). That's just side one. I like side one better than side two, but both sides are classic. For 1971, nothing is more "classic rock" than Led Zeppelin IV, Yes' "Fragile" and Who's Next! Other than Carole King's "Tapestry", but that's something totally different.

[@cyclops60]

One of the all time greatest rock anthems from one of the all time greatest rock bands. Cheers

[@nealjones255]

What a song in my top ten

[@michaelgray5100]

This song and the album "Who's Next" is just FANTASTIC! Never get's old!

[@interstellardave]

A cautionary tale for the ages. And a true classic, epic, song.

[@GrinningDwarf]

Great review! The immediate context of this song was that they had fought the revolution of the 1960s, but the '70s showed up and they looked around and said, "What was that whole revolution about? What good did it do?"

[@uncledenny2570]

Excellent example of Keith Moon's falling down the stairs style of drumming 🥁🔊

[@rigbyss]

Rock'n'roll history. Still top of the world

[@richarddobson815]

One of the most important songs in rock history! Thanks JK, how did it take so long for us to get around to this classic? Perhaps it was Nick and Alexia's unfortunate experience with Quadrophenia. Never mind, this is putting it right. Now we need to get Alexia on board with Neil Peart's favourite band. Nick, I definitely agree with others below that you both should react to the video of this song live at the Shepperton Studios. It captures The Who in all their glory, live onstage with the power crashing through. You also get to see all four musicians, all masters of their craft, all completely different characters with a unique stage presence. Following on from that, listen to 'Live At Leeds', in my mind the greatest, most powerful live album ever released. Although the original album had just six songs on it, to fit onto two sides of vinyl, I would recommend the 1995 expanded CD version which has more of the concert (not all the 'Tommy' songs unfortunately) but it would fit into a Patreon album reaction. This version also features the often very funny banter and joking, particularly from Keith and Pete, between songs. One guitar, one bass, one drummer and one vocalist, no backing tracks, producing the most incredible, powerful sound. An all-time great band.

[@garylewis9113]

JK does it again! So glad you've come around to appreciation of The Who...Equally sorry you didn't get to see them live...This song was often the encore, and between Townsend's windmill power chords, Daltrey's scream, Moon's maniacal pummeling, and Entwhistle's booming bass, the walls came tumbling down every time...

[@leannlaplante3643]

The Who played Portland, Oregon last year. They were outstanding! They had local symphony musicians play with them. Roger sounded fantastic!

[@gingerbaker1]

I was in my teens, listening to this on my first cheap stereo, in our family home many times removed now, with an intact nuclear family, and nothing but hope, dreams, and unknowns. It made me wonder where I would be at the turn of the century, and whether I would find happiness, a family and any kind of achievement. God, I loved that keyboard riff. Not to mention what might be the best scream ever recorded in rock. I knew I was part of the Woodstock Generation, and we had something new and significant. Little did I know, I started playing drums later in life, and would play in a rock band. Loved Keith Moon. And many, many others.

[@NicknLex]

Thank you for sharing your memories with us! Here’s hoping you found everything you thought you would and more! 💖

[@gingerbaker1]

@@NicknLex Thank you for your kind wishes! :) And, yes, in my small way, I got everything I had hoped for. And more. :)

[@bostonwhofan]

I think Nick's mind would be blown by The Who's "Live At Leeds" album.....especially the incredible live version of My Generation on that album. "Live At Leeds" is often mentioned in the "greatest live album of all time" discussion.

[@dmCurator]

100% original. So powerful. So sophisticated.

[@volkerthienenkamp9720]

Out of the countless albums I heard in the last 55 years Quadrophenia is still the best. But I never convinced all my friends of it. 😊

[@kratino]

They were every bit as big as LZ. They were HUGE. The songwriting is just top-level. These lyrics resonated in the 70s when I was in high school, and they're far more relevant now. Someday, please check out "Naked Eye," which The Who included in their compilation album Odds and Sods and did in concert but was never a hit. It's one of those pieces of music that snuck up on me and delivered a gut punch. I was obsessed with it for a time.

[@eaglesrule1415]

Great request JK. Awesome song from my favorite Who album. Fantastic start to finish. Loved it 👍🎶❤

[@thomasmcintosh390]

To me, this is the epitome of what a rock song should be. The scream coming out of the drum/synth break at the end is like, pardon the expression, the money shot of rock. Everything that comes after is just cuddling and afterglow.

[@bostonwhofan]

I would highly recommend you react to the legendary live performance of Won't Get Fooled Again (WGFA) at Shepperton Studios and also the acoustic version of WGFA with Pete Townshend on acoustic guitar and vocals and John Williams on classical guitar at Monty Python's "Secret Policeman's Ball". Both are absolute masterpieces. One of the cool things about the live Shepperton Studios gig is, in the studio next to where The Who performed the gig - the movie "Alien" was being filmed. The cast and crew of "Alien" took a break to go and watch The Who gig and they liked the laser show at the end of WGFA so much, they ended up borrowing The Who's laser equipment and used it in the "Alien" film. So the next time you watch "Alien", keep an eye out for The Who's lasers!

[@GunsmithSid]

Pete’s performance of Drowned at The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball is sublime.

[@NicknLex]

Wow that’s awesome trivia!! We actually recently watched Alien in theaters for the anniversary! We’ll have to keep an eye out next time now that we know!

[@j.jennings1722]

Great song, but Nick, have you and Alexa ever reacted to The Who's song "Love Reign O'er Me," which is one of the greatest songs ever made? I am certain that both of you will love the song. It is both powerful and majestic ❤✌

[@bostonwhofan]

In my opinion, Love Reign O'er Me (LROM) isn't just the greatest song by The Who, it is the greatest song ever recorded by anyone. NicknLex did react to the entire Quadrophenia album (you can watch their reaction on youtube) and I remember the tears of joy streaming down Lex's face when she heard LROM, to the point where Nick got a bit choked up also. Make sure to check out their reaction to the full Quadrophenia album.....it's great - especially when they realized the mistake they made by starting to react to the Quad soundtrack! 😂

[@NicknLex]

That was an epic FAIL 🤣 But we pulled through!! Definitely loved LROM but would honestly love to give it another shot now this many years later after everything we’ve heard since then!! 💖 Lex

[@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. 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. Naked Eye kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaK0dI2EjMaAeLs RIP Mooney and John. Thank You!

[@theplanetruth]

im soooooooooo jealous!!!

[@marktizzard47]

Thanks Nick I needed some Who .

[@brianshockledge3241]

The Who and Led Zep shared a stage only once with The Who blowing Zep off the stage. Robert Plant said The Who was the best live band he ever saw, I suggest you watch The Who playing "Young Man Blues" live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970.

[@aikensrus]

Great band, great song, haunting lyrics. Much credit to you Nick for not weighing in or taking sides publicly. That's hard to do these days. And your channel isn't the right forum.

[@garufia]

Oh wow, I can't believe you just heard this song for the time 3 days ago? Excellent!

[@richardfurness7556]

An automatic choice for any list of rock classics. I heard it took the fire service a week to put Keith Moon out after this was recorded.

[@ellet6560]

Pete Townshend is a lyrical genius.

[@tonybaker55]

One of the best of The Who. The bassline from JE is incredible.

[@angeloscarcroce726]

Los Who!!! Icónica banda!! Muchísimas gracias!!! Saludos desde Temperley, BsAs.

[@davescurry69]

Greatest. Band. Ever.

[@scottanderson8420]

This has been my ringtone on my phone for the last 8 years. It never ever gets old and everyone smiles when they hear it. 😃 The Who are the GREATEST!!! Pete's a genius, Rodger is the Bomb, Entwhistle was a beast on bass RIP, and Moon was tornado energy incarnate RIP (I don't know if RIP works for Kieth Moon maybe KRO, as in Keep Rocking Out.) Thanks JK, great job Nick show this one to LEX ASAP.❤❤ I wont dirty it up with political crap, but everybody vote it still matters.

[@JKonstage]

Your ringtone? That’s amazing!

[@scottanderson8420]

I’ve also used Baba O’Riley but I created the ringtone right when the bass comes in. Somehow Teenage Wasteland squeaks ahead. 😎

[@MonsterSound.Bradley]

My fav Who song among many. ThX JK and Nick. I think Lex would really like this one. Cool bass runs 🎵😎👍

[@johnolenik5082]

Nick, loved The Who live. Saw them within a month of Who’s Next release. It was an awesome experience. Every bit of power and finesse you hear when you play it! You and Lex are doing a great job.

[@JohnMcaulay-gp6nb]

Nick, loved this reaction to a classic monster track. I have the album & other stuff by The Who. Great band, rough, tough & ready. They make you think that you could wright stuff like this. The complexities & songcraft of their material don't jump out at you, until you try to play it or wright songs to match it, then the quality of the composition & the musicianship slaps you like a bitch & you realise you've just been fooled again & you know you have to bow to one of the great bands & enjoy the taste of humble pie. And then you play the fuckin' thing again, and you really listen to it this time, and you get it. Thanks again Nick, great reaction, keep up the good stuff, much appreciated, and all the very best to you and Lex. Cheers from Glasgow, Scotland.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.

[@alanriley8844]

Bought this album the day it came out, and its still my favourite today.

[@MaddyN999]

My favorite band. Pete is a genius songwriter, composer, and innovator. All top tier musicians and amazing vocals. Saw them 5 times in concert over the years, sadly only the first time with Keith. Best live concert ever ! Recommend this song live at Shepperton Studios, awesome performance.

[@myklegue3968]

this is my 2nd favorite Who song...#1 will always be Love,Reign O'er Me....just the most profound use of Rogers voice and Pete's guitar!!! ...and a really great song to hear with your partner!

[@garyscharf9232]

The Who's My Generation from their Live at Leeds album is EPIC. A 15 minute medley with one bangin' riff after another.

[@bostonwhofan]

On that epic version of My Generation, every time it seems like the song might be starting to calm down a bit, they crank it into the next gear and then all hell breaks loose again! It's one of those songs that when it starts playing in your car, by the end of the song you look at the speedometer and you're doing 98mph due to the adrenaline rush from the awesomeness of the song!

[@scottcoleman9710]

The Who, easily one of the best rock bands of all time. Great lineup and Townsend's songwriting top notch. Only band I'm aware of that had 3 albums in a row rated 5 stars by many critics. Tommy, Who's Next and Quadrophenia.

[@thomassanchez-oo6sb]

See the magic Live 1978 Sheperton studios WGFA🔥🔥💥💥

[@bostonwhofan]

If you look up "What is rock and roll" in the dictionary......you see the amazing live performance of WGFA at Shepperton Studios! One of the cool things about that gig is, a young and unknown Chrissie Hynde was in the audience that day!

[@vmax4steve524]

@@bostonwhofan Young Man Blues at the Isle Of Wight festival 1970.

[@johnhupp2455]

One if the greatest songs of all time truly great rock band. We obsess about rating bands, but hard not to put this band as one of the best. Songs are great, Roger can sing, Entwistle is as good a bass player as you get, and Moonie makes the Who sound unique.

[@robertromero2928]

This will always be my favorite song by The Who...a little electronic Rock n Roll. ..yeah baby

[@14gilbertst]

I submitted this song for my high school class's Graduation theme song (lol).....of course, no one was amused.......they picked, Come Sail Away by Styx instead..(1978!) You need to see Keith perform the early songs.....it's so random! You won't believe it! (I think it must be the live versions that have Pete say "Do Ya!".......after Roger sings the line...."Oh, I know that the hypnotized never lie." and it's just perfect!!)

[@JKonstage]

I’m so glad this song excited you, Nick - especially since I made you nervous when I mentioned the upcoming election. But this song takes no sides. I have a couple more similarly themed songs before Election Day - so stay tuned!

[@stephencaruso760]

JK picking the hits from my youth!

[@JKonstage]

Mine too!

[@jimled50jl49]

Hi Nick, this album "Who's Next" is an all time classic in rock music. There is not a bad track and if you are lucky to still get the Luxury Special Edition 2 discs remastered, with a load of extra tracks I would highly recommend getting it. There is a much larger collectors edition box, but costs a small fortune. There is a dvd that's been out for years now called "The Kids Are Alright" which is a brilliant documentary and contains the best ever live version on film of "Wont Get Fooled Again". ....Pete Townsend sliding on his knees across the stage when Roger Daltrey gives that amazing scream near the end is superb ...and the dvd offers more than one angle. Lol ...Coming towards a camera is the best one. ... and watch Keith Moon !!! ... They are incredible live and "Live at Leeds" is a rock classic !! The epic version of "My Generation" is gobsmacking and though much shorter .."Magic Bus" is absolutely brilliant ! Byee Jim X [ Oh and watch John Entwistle 'The Ox' on bass ....He stands like a statue ...while his fingers are a blur !!! ]

[@lantose]

Sophomore in high school at my buddies house with two large box speakers his dad had made (he was an engineer) and turned the speakers inside and laid between them and listened to this album many times and this has always been an all time favorite! Then we’d listen to Harry Nilsson! (Nilsson Schmilsson)

[@tadool5352]

Great request Jk!

[@vicvega9194]

Saw the Who in late '75. Great concert !!!

[@drumsybatabamboom8022]

Enjoy this dynamic feast!

[@jdbroders64]

I had the privilege of seeing The Who live several times back in the day and they were just amazing. The musicality and overall level of musicianship and performance was outstanding. They were Rock pioneers and changed the world of music forever.

[@sidecardog5244]

Thanks JK. My beard, in fact, has grown longer over night.

[@davidgale7384]

It's the energy.

[@robthornton6288]

My favourite bands growing up were Led Zeppelin, The Who, Pink Floyd and Yes. I've been lucky enough to see all of them live, and without doubt, The Who are THE best live band I've ever seen. Closely followed by Thin Lizzy in the early 70's who also blew my mind with how good they were.

[@lourenzi8820]

Right there with the Beatles, Stones and Zep

[@criticalthinkersrule]

WGFA is the best rock song of all time in my opinion. 8.5 minutes long but never gets repetitive or boring, several great lead breaks, meaningful lyrics. It would be a great guitar song if that was all it was, but the keyboard just adds another whole dimension to it.

[@TheEricthefruitbat]

You mentioned every member of the band except John Entwhistle, the greatest bassist of them all. His playing here is sublime, a strong foundation yet subtle.

[@tkallen7068]

The Who has many great songs but this one, in my opinion, is by far their best. Incredible musicianship and the lyrics are as powerful and relevant today (of all days!) as they were 50 years ago. To me, this is one of the greatest songs of all time.

[@lindascott6902]

A separate watch (or a reaction with Lexia, as it will change her opinion!) of this song, performed live in 1978 at Shepparton Studios is highly recommended. You see the personalities of the band members, and their skill and enthusiasm… and it was filmed shortly before Keith Moon passed. Well worth it, honestly!!!

[@michaelbaucom4019]

Best rhythm section in rock history?! The case can be made... RIP Keith Moon RIP John Entwhistle

[@franckb8279]

Their best song in my opinion. Baba O'Riley comes close. All musicians are ON FIRE! I wish you the best for USA (so Harris)

[@stevehooley1951]

Hi nick , a song you might like by The Who is ' I can see for miles ' it has a lot of power!

[@davidmooney2512]

Played it in the Super Bowl

[@bostonwhofan]

And of course at The Concert For New York City......when The Who blew the roof off of Madison Square Garden just weeks after the atrocity on 9/11. I'll always remember watching the firefighters, police officers, and first responders with tears of joy in their eyes as they got to have a few moments of fun watching The Who after all the horror they had seen in the days and weeks before that gig.

[@michaelp.7893]

Roger Daltrey on lead vocals, Pete Townshend on lead guitar, John Entwistle on lead bass and Keith Moon on lead drums. No supporting roles here. They each drew attention to what they were doing individually while completely in sync with each other. Amazing stuff. A+.

[@SeaMark782]

I was 16 and Viet Nam was raging in 1971. This was an anthem for us. Me and my friends were draft bait. Nixon vs. me and us. Fast forward?

[@dav147]

Nick you'll love this, they played this live at the 'Live 8' concert ( Live Aid 20yr reunion) immediately before Pink Floyd took to the stage, it was the last Floyd performance with Roger Waters when he was persuaded by Bob Geldof to come back for a one off performance even tho you could see the guys didn't get on. It's amazing footage imo.

[@bostonwhofan]

BTW, Pete Townshend recently claimed The Who will tour in 2025. Roger Daltrey did a solo tour this past summer. Time will tell.

[@slimpickins9124]

"meet the new boss, same as the old boss".

[@PeregrineTravers]

Meet the New Boss. Same as the old boss. Still resonates doesn’t it.

[@jons3808]

You’re right, one of the greatest bands of all time. The entire Who’s Next album is incredible. You should check it out 👍

[@PaulRoehl-fi1iw]

S-Tier.

[@FundamentallyFlawed]

This song will always be relevant because it's profoundly political without taking sides. It's a cynical anthem that taps into the frustration and weariness people have with the political system in general. It's a timeless message that resonates with almost everyone.

[@crlaw75]

That album is amazing, from start to finish.

[@williamr3840]

The Who are on another level -- FABULOUS band! :0)

[@nrp0504]

Great reaction to an iconic song. You should check out the HD Video version of these guys playing live in 1978. It would seriously blow your mind ...

[@michelefaucher4180]

Still relevant because the hippies were right ❤

[@dorianwhite2826]

Hahaha pete was anti hippy,baba o Riley was his reaction to Woodstock and this is anything butna hippynanthem it is about as anti hippy as it anysong can be, youndestriyed drugs and sex leave Good music alone

[@6chhelipilot]

Read the Wikipedia article on this song.

[@dorianwhite2826]

@@6chhelipilot don't need to read any wiki stuff, been a die hard fan of the who since 69, read 100s of books on them seen them in concert over 30 times, met them many times, they were British boys who honestly thought the hippy movement was a waste of human potential

[@mvjonsson]

Both Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend hated Woodstock (The epitome of the hippie movement).

[@joedouglas9217]

Nice reaction. To have seen this performed live before Moon's death was astounding. There are some videos out there that hint at what it was like, lasers and all. Hint - try to give Lex small samples of the Who, maybe Behind Blue Eyes or This Song is Over from the same album.

[@profjohnfrinks]

I think lex needs to dive back in... they have all the ingredients she loves, but are also uniquely The Who. You have bass players like giddy Lee, Chris squire, and lemmy saying The Ox is one of, if not, the best. There are people like Jon Anderson who have spoken about the genius of Pete Townsend. Drummers like Neil peart and Mike portnoy saying Keith is one of their main inspirations. Lastly, Gaddy Lee has said a # of times, who's next is his desert island album. You should watch 5:15 at the royal Albert hall, with bass solo. John was voted bassist of the millennium, and I still think he's underrated 😅!

[@bostonwhofan]

I'd recommend NicknLex react to "The Seeker" by The Who and then follow it up by reacting to Rush covering "The Seeker" - either the studio version or on the tours when Rush performed "The Seeker" live.

[@adriankent603]

A concise and outstanding musical, lyrical and vocal statement regarding the utter vacuous, hypocrisy of every political party, it's all about money and the power it brings

[@chris_debian5368]

It would be great to follow this with the live Shepperton Studios version.

[@rickeyjohnson6404]

I seen them do the quadrophenia Tour and I got to see them a few more times they were great

[@chrisbanks5925]

Should have done the live version from Shepperton Studios in 1978.

[@courtneywallace871]

I love The Who, but I like Pete Townshend’s solo stuff even more. He is one of the greatest songwriters ever and a musical genius. Roger’s a great vocalist and of course, Kieth was one of the greatest drummers, but I put John Entwhistle at number one for bassists.

[@rigbyss]

BTW...seen live at Wembley Stadium in the heydays

[@jeanphilippebaye1713]

👍👍👍

[@NICOPSG5]

Thank uu soo much mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@laylakayla2]

If you think they are g00d in the studio, you must check out the Who Live at Leeds album. They were unchallenged as a live band

[@JohnSmith-oe4ci]

Alice Cooper says The Who invented the modern rock song

[@francescoperini1422]

Sheperton Studios version NOW! Then check A Quick One While He's Away (Rock'n'Roll Circus version)

[@richtensail]

who best listened to live!- so gd. who had hits in 60s-80s.

[@vmax4steve524]

Roger Daltrey lead vocals, John Entwhistle lead bass, Pete Townshend lead guitar, Keith Moon lead drums but somehow it all comes together and works. The reason why Lexa doesn't gell with The Who is because they are a masculine band, there's an interview of Townshend tackling this in the film The Kids Are Alright (great film btw) that the band lacks glamour and 90% of their audience is male. For The Who at their best it has to be Young Man Blues live at the Isle Of Wight festival 1970 or even at Woodstock 1969, 100% testosterone fueled power. I saw them on their first tour after Keith Moon died, Kenny Jones was a good drummer with the Faces but it wasn't the same with The Who. Moon was unique in that he played lead drums along with the vocals as he was a frustrated singer who loved The Beach Boys.

[@joselefian8129]

Love this song ❤ You need react to “Los Tres - Amores Incompletos”. Chilean best blues 🔥