Nigel Kennedy and The Who - Baba O'Riley

[@19jake23]

Nigel Kennedy is a musical genius. Every song he plays he pours everything he has into it. If you are a music lover, especially classical music, we are very fortunate to have lived during his time and get to witness him playing.

[@wardhog10]

They've never come close to this performance before or since. The definitive live version of this song.

[@3chordpete]

@John o'neill Sorry, if the violin solo doesn't nail it note for note there's no way the band or the audience ever gets back to 1971. I think that's why Pete more or less insists on having a young, attractive, contemporary and very accomplished violinist who doesn't just play the notes but really captures the essence and feeling of the song in the Who's more recent performances. BTW: Greetings from 1971.

[@gpeddino]

When Nigel begins his solo = goosebumps all over.

[@101flyingdagger]

Stunning. The look on Daltreys face is pure admiration and I'll swear Nigel is saying at the end "Rog I nailed it".

[@OlafProt]

Dale Edwards Roger really Is loving it isn’t he. It was special. True punk. Real rock. I’m so lucky to say I was there. I showed the dvd to some friends and they just naturally stood and applauded at the end of this. The Who’s final renaissance. I think their part in the concert for NY was their swan song. Never had that power again.

[@thomaselliott573]

Undoubtedly one of the greatest tracks of all time, but the trouble is there is nothing else one can listen to after it. They were in a world of their own which will never come again.

[@patblackwell1]

One of the finest examples of rock music ever recorded.

[@pauleng883]

First time in my 43 years of life I reckon I have seen true pure raw expert talent in anyone when nigel plays

[@bradthompsonuk2011]

These guys are really good. I hope this audition got them a contract.

[@bradthompsonuk2011]

Nigel Kennedy, featured here, is also well posted and check out the videos of Jean Luc Ponty.

[@spock902]

awesome!!!!!!!!!!! it looked like nigels violin was gonna burst into flames any second!! WOW!!

[@MrHenkfromHolland]

This is awesome I know the music from Nigel Kennedy for at least four decades

[@tottenhamyid]

In my humble opinion the greatest piece of rock music ever recorded. And as for this version? Speechless!! The Rhino's incredible bass playing! Daltrey looking on in awe of the string playing and Townsend screaming "F^^k Off !! Love It!

[@Spooncouch2]

Phil S The Rhino, he was The Ox mate..i love this song so much though.

[@jonnobloggs1139]

Nige is one of my favourite musicians. He puts the same energy and vitality into his playing whether he is performing Bach. Beethoven. Jazz or here with The Who

[@OlafProt]

I was there lucky me. I get chills and goosebumps watching it now, nearly 16 years later. NK played to the true spirit of this song. They had such fun. The ehole night was magic and its the best version of Drowned I've ever seen.

[@LucianoClassicalGuitar]

woahh at the very end he hits the highest harmonic I have ever heard, and it was in tune!

[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

Zak Starkey on drums ? Have been so impressed with him.

[@StevenSchoepp]

One of the best songs ever

[@fenderguitargirl]

Nigel was born to rock!!

[@Stevenewfan]

WOW Nigel Kennedy!!!!!!!!

[@38kdd]

Just fantastic.. no more words. This is ROCK ITSELF. The rock of age will come again.

[@kevins9703]

wow! what a performance! high energy!

[@dooovde]

This is one of 3 concerts in my life I wish I'd been at

[@pauleng883]

Just curious.......what are the other two?

[@dooovde]

@@pauleng883 good question

[@ravinska8338]

Yeah me too lol

[@KoiAnunta]

Nigel Kennedy was the first electric violinist that set fire to my imagination. Such huge props to him for being such an incredible artist and pioneer for the field!!!!

[@EwaCegielska]

Prawda że to jest super

[@newforestpixie5297]

on bbc R 4 Nigel Kennedy just described the voice of Operatic soprano resembles “ a bellowing Cow on speed “ . I definitely agree with this comparison although if he was referring to a specific singer it could be a bit harsh unless he knows her personally

[@torbarrientos]

One of the best rock songs ever!

[@smithy2882]

And that my friends is what you call entertainment .

[@gerdmeier3775]

Besser gehts nicht.

[@mateomoliner1650]

EXtraordinaria.. Lo mejor de The WHO

[@allesses]

Goddammmmmmmmmm music is sooooo good in this country

[@CatiaOrsini-ir9wb]

Da inviare nello spazio con messaggio radio per essere eterna...🤟🤟🤟

[@louislucas3773]

Love it love it!!!

[@SpiritintheSky.]

What a brilliant idea to great effect.

[@thomashumphreys4680]

Production is superb.Great show.

[@MinstrelOnTheRun]

Kennedy launches this song into the stratosphere. Anyone know if The Who ever performed it live with another violinist? Roger usually plays great harmonica on the coda, and it does make this performance truly special, but I'm surprised they don't coordinate more guest appearances with other violinists.

[@OlafProt]

MinstrelOnTheRun I was there and to my knowledge this is the only time. It was SO special. A really relaxed Who too. They still had that edgy ness where anything could happen, and Zak really really does them Justice.. Now sadly it’s a bit of a geriatric show. I saw them do the quadrophenia in 2013 and it was good, but the highlight truly was Tea and Theatre. Just the two of them.

[@alanphillips8271]

Well for me that's as good as it gets......

[@dooovde]

Quality was amazing...thanks loads for the upload

[@nothingbuttruth3641]

fantastic!!!!!!!!

[@davestonehill6177]

AWESOME!!!!

[@jayisyaps4112]

Ladies & gentlemen that's rock & roll.

[@nono83666]

Fabuleux , merci .

[@BringBack500s]

Well thats got all sorts of epic win written all over it \,,/

[@LulzSecAnon]

EARGASM!!

[@johnrussell7927]

Wow...just brilliant.

[@LifeLongVillan]

Nice one Nigel U.T.V

[@AlexandriaCossinius]

J'adore cette chanson! :)

[@EwaCegielska]

❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@jimmyjames2170]

2:35- Pete!!! Rock on, Brother!😎

[@Krakuscous]

A concert to die for

[@bradthompsonuk2011]

There are many videos here of Dave Arbus and East of Eden. The Who have always been genius.... but that violin solo turned this song into a classic.

[@59mar]

great performance!

[@rikkidee]

Awesome. Can anyone recommend a Nigel Kennedy CD to buy that truly showcases his rock talent ?

[@koosvandijk9801]

Masterpiece

[@spock902]

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kevins9703]

wow!!!!

[@micafe3]

tremendo!!!!!!

[@DesertDigger1]

Damn that was very good.

[@emmebyrock]

Assolutamente straordinari!!!

[@alchemistoxford]

Intoxicating genius

[@Emmanouil_atsalis_law]

powerful !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ingareinar007]

WTF Roger looks younger now. He must have been older at Woodstock! Way cool man! And with the violinist nr one, Nigel Kennedy. Just wow

[@tadthemod]

Indeed!

[@maidoodesu]

very nice ! です.

[@kevins9703]

HELL YES !

[@spock902]

fucking duellin banjo's!! pete and nigel rocked long live the who

[@PonAdidas]

I would have pissed my pants at this show.

[@jplarenas9]

esto si es musicaaaaaa

[@annaannaof716]

Senzačné!S plným nasadením všetkých.

[@MrMeadfoot]

Excuse my language....FUCKING AMAZING !!!

[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

Took many years to be able to stroke that violin like that !

[@helenthura]

WOW

[@hasod22]

Best thing The Beatles ever created The Drummer

[@tiagobedini7219]

xD

[@Furtivo95]

If only I saw them when Moon was behind the drums.

[@Jnypny81]

Hey not bad i mean is ringo starr's son drumming

[@chanclasmiadaz]

nooo mames, esto es épico

[@harpreetuppal1179]

Roger D looks great

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

wish Moon was on this .

[@THEPINKFLOYDIANS]

Ringo's son is a pretty decent replacement though eh, after all he grew up around Moon and the band....

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

@@THEPINKFLOYDIANS Agreed

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

On reflection Reni from Stone Roses would have been ideal . Few better .

[@Gruntfuttock100]

Fuckin superb!

[@59mar]

Nigel Punkedy ;-)

[@darkeye79]

Fucking awesome

[@david-oq3ko]

Sans compter Jimmy Hendrix,The Doors et tant d'autres rois de la pop rock.Concert de Nigel Kennedy prochainement à Londres Samedi 17 Mai 2014 on y va?moi j'y cours!!!

[@david-oq3ko]

Chalk faun Road - Roundhouse - Londres

[@mariazanardi5852]

Y

[@hammysmad]

Closer, I was looking for Nigel Kennedy with Vanessa Mae, this is fine though.

[@thomaselliott573]

Colin Hammill we are all so sorry for you

[@hammysmad]

Thomas Elliott lol

[@MinerOfHats]

can barely hear kennedy :(

[@thomaselliott573]

get a hearing aid

[@MrCopperthwaite]

2':35" Farkarfffff. Beg pardon?

[@tottenhamyid]

I meant The Ox!!!! Too much Quo !!!

[@marioconte6195]

Immensi

[@MinerOfHats]

@2:34...priceless

[@desalley]

I normally see Nigel Kennedy as a bit of a twat but he certainly does this justice so fair play to him

[@Iamrifles]

TOTALLY OUT FUCKING STANDING

[@TheFokker03]

Although Zak is quite handy on drums,he'll never be Keith Moon.

[@javierriveros1634]

*The Who and Nigel Kennedy

[@59mar]

Nigel looks actually like a quite martered soul ,he does...

[@Xenitic]

haha townsend still got it

[@xxxmicamicaxxx]

Yes - you're right, Kennedy is trying.

[@grayforester]

4:02

[@acca2esse]

04:40 crazy for the Ox

[@thejukemeister5091]

2.35: is probably how he reacted to his missus when she caught him looking at something he shouldn't have on his computer!

[@vraifootball]

you just stole my video that i'd posted 1 month before you, and that i'd ripped from my own DVD of the concert... same quality, same lenght... I don't mind you posting my video as long as you say I've got the credits for it.

[@Dustykater]

@xxxmicamicaxxx Schpacken!

[@joekcollins]

audience can't clap lol

[@MinerOfHats]

someone's a bit jelly methinks

[@sibeliusviolinc]

he probs has a backing guitar...

[@TheMusicalElitist]

He doesn’t