Pete Townshend - Classic Quadrophenia - Love Reign O’er Me ft. Alfie Boe

[@garymimpy]

I love the cameo of Phil Daniels at the end.

[@msvonnegutpunch5384]

This matches up with my pain and makes me feel better. I don’t want to stop listening. I wish i could sing this just so, so loud

[@RickBoljaire]

hey, I am 57 and this just made my heart beat again. Thank you, incrediifying!

[@danahdk]

Was looking for the original by The Who, but I'm very glad I found this arrangement. Very, VERY moving. The orchestration is phenomenal, and the pianist has such a lovely touch on the keys. And this man's voice? Brought me chills and tears.

[@pamelaeubanks9085]

This man's voice is Alfie Boe from the UK. He's pretty phenomenal imo.

[@danahdk]

@@pamelaeubanks9085 He’s amazing, I can’t believe it’s been five years since I posted this comment. Have since dived pretty heavily into his work the last several years. :)

[@kjrrjk1031]

My favorite Who song by one of the best Tenors out there. Great job Pete and Alfie.

[@martymiles39]

The one rock song that you have to dig deep into your soul to perform faithfully.......this one knocks it out of the park.

[@YHBW1001]

Keep watching till the end……….goosebumps!

[@robertbernstein3713]

Quadrophenia has been my favorite piece of music since I was 12 . I am now 52. This cover took balls!!! It was excellent!!!

[@marvelousmerch771]

This album and movie has always meant so so so much to me- the music has always been so emotional and evoking and the story, although wrapped up in the a parka and conveyed on a scooter, is essentially the struggle every teenager goes through. I dont know how I'd have made it to 18, as I have now, without this album and film. The prospect of this new album, at first scared me because of my attachment, however after this video, and hearing Alfie Boe's vocals doing it so much justice I cannot wait!!!! Fantastic

[@knudmense6112]

Find the same...

[@blissfulwoman1]

unreal. How can the best song ever written get better? Here it is. Just speechless. Pete's brilliance gets brighter and brighter.

[@ThatMovieNerdKevin]

I imagined a Royal Albert Hall sold out round of applause at the end of this. Brilliant.

[@chasititoliver738]

Shave Chuck

[@momforpeace]

Watch it. That is exactly what happened. The people went crazy after he was done. It was amazing.

[@georgedavis2293]

@@momforpeace How can I watch it?

[@Engineer_Who]

I love the orchestral arrangement on this version. It's so emotionally stirring. And although this tenor has a gorgeous voice, there's no beating Daltrey's original vocal, IMO. Overall, excellent version of my all-time favorite song.

[@gabbycattell9030]

awesome brought tears too my eyes this will be played at my funeral

[@Fanpost1000]

Rachel Fuller has described it as a work of love when orchestrating this - and it shows. Congratulations to everyone else involved - the Royal Philharmonic, the Oriana Choir and of course Alfie Boe - what an amazing interpretation. Epic.

[@eil33nann]

Great performance by Alfie Boe. Stunning orchestral arrangement by Rachel Fuller.

[@jjudijo]

indeed...the performers and especially Mr. Boe should get their props. Stirring and stunning.

[@cosmicmauve]

Probably no one is reading this at this point but here's my two cents: I’ve been trying to figure out why some people can’t accept another singer and why some are so vehement that others should “open their minds”. Probably like most people, I listened to this album when I was in my teens, I was in love with all things British. I remember being in my room and drawing and listening to this on headphones night after night. The stuff you hear in your teens really leaves an imprint and it’s hard to “substitute” those musical experiences with anything other than the version that affected you. I think that’s why most people can’t get beyond the Roger version. But also, when I hear this guy singing, maybe it’s the visual, but I feel like he is singing as a narrator, an older guy who is singing about his past, but when Roger sings it, he sounds like Jimmy “in the moment”. Roger is not a “perfect” singer, his voice is raw and sometimes it cracks even, and that’s exactly what makes him sound so passionate. He doesn’t have the same range as the other guy but he sure has texture and nuance in his singing and really knows how to convey emotion. The other thing is, I tend to see Roger as having been “a street kid” and it just makes the character’s voice more believable. I think the classical version of Quad is something that Pete Townshend was always hoping for people to hear in order to recognize the caliber of his compositions. Mr. Boe is really good in the operatic version and it is an interesting concept, still if I were to watch this live, I would listen in a more detached manner and just focus on the storyline and the brilliance of the music as opposed to getting involved with the character. For me it's Rog.

[@jameshiggins.openworld]

Well said . Good version this though 10/10

[@jameshiggins.openworld]

the film is my favourite Been to brighton too . The album is number one in my top 5 of albums

[@vanman757]

I absolutely love the original & grew up with it, but this version is something else...

[@gregemerson7648]

Your a mind reader lol, couldn't agree more, and it is interesting to hear this version, his voice is powerful, and talk about Rock Opera ready - I like Roger more for this song, but if this man is singing Mahler, I don't think I would pick Roger over him in that case.

[@malcolmdrake6137]

...and you'll Never be capable of understanding.

[@momforpeace]

I have been a huge WHO fan since their earliest days. I have seen them many times in concert. I am very protective of their music and the band itself. They were an amazing band and Roger Daltrey was not only incredibly sexy but his voice was one of the best in Rock History! But like everyone and everything time passes and we all grow old. To be perfectly honest when I saw them perform recently, I just felt sad. Daltrey was just not Daltrey anymore. I was very skeptical of listening to ANYONE sing any of their songs. But I have to say that Alfie Boe's version of this classic Who song is exceptional. He did a fantastic job. He has an amazing voice. Was his version as good as Roger's back in the day? Of course not. But Alfie Boe is not a Rock star. He is primarily an opera star of enormous talent and distinction. I love his version of this song. He was strong and powerful! Good job Mr. Boe. I will listen to this many times. Roger, I will always love you. Thank you for the incredible memories!

[@carolrademacher7002]

Don’t look look back in sadness. We were there.

[@pamelaeubanks9085]

OMG, Alfie Boe is amazing!!! Can't wait to see this live at Royal Albert Hall!!! Pete Townshend has definitely shown his brilliance again in choosing Alfie Boe for this anniversary edition. Absolutely brilliant!!

[@Tracey..H]

This album spoke to the misfits, filled with angst and hope in our teens. Powerful music. Popping pills and lost

[@huntsownhoop]

I'm in tears listening to this. SUPERB.

[@josephkinsella5659]

Na not for me ill stick to the original but in fairness its nice

[@ShemBoothSpain]

rewatched quad and found the song at the end and how the charactor drove the bike of the cliff, very moving to find that that was a symbol of him leaving it all behind..driving the bike, seeing sting just a butler shattering the mod subculture dream, as for this epic version brought tears to my eyes. AMAZING, notagic echos of quad delivered in the here n now by a grown mature voice/alfie. wow

[@vanman757]

Wow... I never realised it was Alfie Boe until I started playing it loud, through my Bosewave... Really great version of it... Well done Alfie !! Especially when you get high....

[@vangelist.l.d.l.-thelastde2600]

I used to hear this song when i was a university student, when i hadn´t money, girls, future, exactly like the kid in Quadrophenia. Now i´m 55 and still drop some tears when i listen this powerfull piece.

[@lorraine2749]

I had fallen asleep on the couch, but at 4:00 am came to listening to a rerun of July 2015 live performance of "Love Reign O'er Me". All I can say is riveting. A masterful rendition.

[@davehaller6477]

Saw the Classic Quad in LA, great show. Alfie has a great voice. This version, makes you realize how difficult this song is to sing and gives me even greater appreciation for Roger's performance is with this song. This is Roger's finest vocal performance.

[@cecilshelby8649]

i'm a big fan of the who. and i accept this version. this fella doing it, fantastic pipes, but proved this song to be timeless

[@deborahporter7112]

Alfie did a BRILLIANT job of this song!!!

[@Jeanni44]

The best thing Alfie has done since LesMis, in my opinion. Staggeringly beautiful video, amazing orchestra and chorus. Simply W O N D E R F U L .

[@salmonfire]

OMG this is the most stunning, jaw-dropping performance of a Who song i ever heard!

[@Randall_Kildare]

The naked, fearless, intense passion in Roger Daltry's cries is simply not present here. As much of an advocate for classical music as I am, all it's polish & buttoned down discipline; Rock & roll has the freedom to run the razors edge between complete cacophony & transcendent brilliance. When Daltry roars the chorus, you feel the power of that tragic, desperate emotion. This talented, but stiff & passionless singer, is nailing the notes; and that is all.

[@paulkelly9299]

This is me and Phil Daniels and Alfie Boe in Brighton 2015 and one of replica scooters was used in the video and also original Parka from the film Quadrophenia. this was used by Phil Daniels. here is a link to my page to see more pictures I do with my collection: facebook.com/ADecadeOfTheWho

[@soniasexton5338]

Well it doesn't get any better that this. Brilliant song with the amazing voice of Alfie Boe! Perfection...love it!

[@carolrademacher7002]

Beautiful like always. I only listen to this every once in a while.

[@rogermorrison01]

I was frequently getting goosebumps listening to this

[@devonsdomain8643]

This just blew me away...love Boe's voice & this song by "The Who" Superb!!

[@alexaccrovinyl7282]

Incroyable, cette scène finale ,déjà trés impressionnante dans le film, prends tout son envol dans cette échappée lyrique.

[@TravisMackie12ft4]

People keep talking about how this ruined the original Who version, and how the original is so much better with its harder rock sound, crashing drums and Roger Daltrey screaming those notes out with emotion... but... really think about what Quadrophenia is. It is a rock opera. Pete Townshend all but created the genre himself, as a way to tell a story through an album. This album was his second full rock opera, followed by Tommy. The origins of this style of music is in the name of the genre itself. Rock OPERA. This version of the song just removes the rock part to make it more of a traditional opera song. In this case, the lack of drums and guitars and such is not only necessary, but replaced fittingly with an orchestra. Alfie Boe has a voice that fits the accompaniment very well. This doesn't ruin what has existed for 45 years , its just a different interpretation. Oh, I forgot to mention this version and the entire album this song is from was because Pete Townshend (the guy who in fact created Quadrophenia 45 years ago) wanted this version. I'm not telling anybody to like it or hate it or anything, but just calm the hell down. Its not like they tried to remake this as a hip hop song, or a disco song or something. The style genuinely fits the original lyrics and composition.

[@DevykDMC]

Well put.

[@DevykDMC]

To me, each version fit a different part of me when listening to them, I like them both.

[@jackbrowsing1519]

The first rock opera was Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

[@CanmoreVP]

I also think it shows the quality of a song or music when it can be successfully interpreted in a completely different style/genre. There are three versions of this song I think are all equal, the original, this one and Betty LaVettes!

[@salvatiothemusical8582]

ruined? are those saying this nuts?

[@markjohnston1813]

a masterpiece sung by a amazing singer and voice,

[@Lanooski]

Even having never seen the film I still got chills when Jimmy the Mod himself cropped up at the end. Whether it's actually him or merely a ghost, it's almost like a nod to the original rock opera's ambiguous ending. Mr. Boe's a living gem, and Pete's music has been given a respectable rendition from his partner in crime. Love this.

[@GoodbyeRubyTu3sday]

Dylan Cuesta you should really watch the movie, it's amazing :D

[@Lanooski]

so I've heard. Criterion's got an edition with my name on it. :)

[@BlackLeatherMonster]

Dylan Cuesta I nearly split the sides of my mouth grinning when Phil Daniels popped up at the end :) I've been watching him in a hilarious mostly forgotten series called "Time Gentlemen, Please!". And I don't think the ending of Quadrophenia is ambiguous. (SPOILER ALERT BELOW!) - - - - - - Only the motorcycle goes over the cliff and if you blink, you'll miss Jimmy standing there. I think trashing the bike was his washing his hands of "the mods" and he is standing there where the story began.

[@Lanooski]

Dylan Cuesta Ladies and germs, I've now seen the film. It is an extraordinary picture. The changes made from the album give it more coherency (the first shot is, according to the filmmakers, the last scene chronologically, so there is no doubt Jimmy would have lived to the point of this video). Can't wait to watch it again. One of my new favorites.

[@chriscaoili]

I've met Alfie and I have been to Brighton Beach. FIrst time hearing this song, All good all around.

[@MichaelHopcroft]

This is proof on the indelible nature of Quadrophenia and the utter genius of Pete Townshend. Logically this shouldn't work, yet it does in spectacular fashion.

[@nicoferrari5214]

Yo me ciento transportado..increíble!!!

[@carolineandrews3292]

Just heard a few bars of this on the radio so I googled for it. Brilliant!

[@brucewg]

Whoever sings this, it still brings me to tears.... thank you.

[@ellenrook472]

Incredible version,Alfie has proved to Pete that he is the right choice! just awesome!

[@jonmurdock]

Been a WHO fan for many years, seem em many times - first at Pontiac '75. Just because I am getting older (as we all are) doesn't necessarily mean I suddenly need to change my taste from constant beating of the drums, the incessant gut shaking basslines, and massive guitar - like Live at Leeds for example. So I am not really amped for this new classic project, altho I will give it a chance. I am indifferent to new Who projects because The Who were GODS to me in the 70's - the BEST live band hands down, the loudest act, the bass bass player and drummer in the world, great guitarist performing while leaping all over, fantastic singer, great lyrics. I want that back, but I can't have it. Will Classic Quadrophenia live result in raised fists and knowing grins? I don't know. I wouldn't bet on it.

[@alanroberts4060]

Class. Alfie is the best tenor in the world.

[@tqft]

Beyond outstanding

[@marycollins8215]

Was able to see this live in Raleigh, NC, great show!

[@eCoArise]

Love the orchestration, this really shows off how brilliant Pete's arrangement is. On it's own this is an amazing version, but it in no way stacks up against the original. Come on, Roger's voice? Pete's guitar solo? These are things that you can never surpass!

[@susanguare1316]

Speechless. In a good way.

[@martyman1]

This guy is not a Rock Singer he's an Opera Singer and this is a Rock Opera so I can't wait to see it I got my tickets to see it in NY in September at the Metropolitan Opera House!

[@paulinelewis6016]

Alfie, that was fantastic. Regards, Pauline Lewis

[@Orrymain1]

Thank you for at least sticking Alfie's name in the information/description. It was a horrible oversight not to have done so at the beginning!

[@vanessanfowler]

Just listening to the Saturday Live on Radio 4. Excellent.

[@sportster16301]

OMG what a voice!

[@MrJixthenumpty]

Oh , so very , very good. Totally agree with Peter Quinton, plus, I have always loved Brighton.

[@LindaWellington]

Superb! well done to Pete, Alfie and everyone else involved with such a powerful & moving video! #LovemybelovedBrighton x

[@hartewing7743]

Perfect person to sing this song. So awesome. Love it.

[@georgetsiliakos9169]

What a beautiful VOICE!!!!!!!

[@andystarmore6326]

Almost lost for words. Amazing. As previously mentioned Roger Daltrey is incredible so I was a little sceptical but what a voice Alfie Boe has. Along with the arrangement this is awesome. Love it. My son is also off to Brighton to do a three year degree in music, so it's emotional in more ways than one. Check his first album out, which is already on Spotify 'Solar Elipses' by Russell Starmore. Enjoy!

[@normau]

I really enjoyed this (though I miss the driving drums) and look forward to the entire Orchestral treatment of Quadrophenia. This performance illustrates three points clearly: 1) How brilliant The Who were as a band of musicians; 2) How great Pete Townshend is as a song writer (he should be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of fame himself); 3) How amazing Roger is as a singer.

[@guitarinteract]

I have not heard a rock piece translate this well to a classical arrangement before. As a who fan and a classical musician I like both the Who version and this equally. Rachel Fuller did a great job including a very striking key change in the chorus.

[@placidrenegade]

Beautiful Song

[@nancywebb1787]

Each time I listen I feel this song more...the mood, the music the voice...stunning!

[@jrock2720]

listening to this and enjoying a 7-up. cheers.

[@TheWhyme321]

I was there and loved it. I miss my Mod days and I still have my scooter. I think at heart I will always be a Mod.

[@jonserkspawn7776]

Tonight I heard Pearl Jam perform this live. Was quite disappointed. This was awesome.

[@deborahporter7112]

JUST BRILLIANT, ALFIE!!!

[@mejustme6881]

One of my favourite Who songs. This is a great version thank you.

[@jean-michelvecchiet4473]

GRANDIOSE MYTHIQUE PETER TOWNSHEND, A GENIUS

[@amy.1622]

This brought me to tears ❤️

[@alie.111]

This guy is true vocal talent ❤

[@antoniog.o.659]

What voice!

[@jameshiggins.openworld]

Good effort . Quadrophenia - Love Reign O’er Me ft. Alfie Boe Like the Character Jimmy Cooper at the end . Played by Phil Daniels

[@hecate235]

I wonder if some rock stars might secretly covet Alfie's voice. All that control, the power, the ability to just blast it out. Maybe that's why Freddie admired Montserrat Caballe so much. So different from the original, so amazing. Looking forward to the cd.

[@johnbazy]

An emotional and beautiful interpretation, but I would have loved to hear Pete's infamous guitar solo before the last chorus. They left that part a bit too empty.

[@detectivehowardb7]

good. thanks for posting/all the work ( :

[@handykate]

Great! This the best favorite music through my life. By the way, who is the singer?

[@tammyhouser2211]

***** He's Alfie Boe, England's favorite tenor and possibly one of its best voices in a generation. Classically trained, Mr. Boe is one of the most successful crossover artists around. He was absolutely amazing as Jean Valjean in the 25th Anniversary production of Les Miserables in London. He's got the power to more than do justice to this music.

[@flamencomagick3260]

Daltrey No question! And I’m trained as an opera singer since a teenager. Not impressed!

[@CanmoreMusicVideo]

Gets better every time I watch this

[@GlenCarne]

Masterpiece

[@ryanlentz2885]

Brings new live to an already classic album/story! Most moving who album from a musical genius!

[@bramdean]

Brilliant, well done indeed!

[@jacqazer8912]

Superbe cette reprise des who

[@Tina123653]

Spectacular!

[@jacquesangelini617]

Thanks for these words and sounds, coming back from my brain when i met the who in 78', Keith wasn't ther anymore but it was still brillant, full of energy; this video is a soft way to feel as time go by...thanks again

[@sgold989]

We go see and enjoy Beatle-mania bands. Do they have the magic of the original Fab 4? Of course not. This a great rendition of Love Reign O'er Me with a thrilling end showing the original star from Quadrophenia on the scooter. It is not Daltrey, but this is pretty fabulous to me....

[@hishamdehal6280]

this is the best cover ever.

[@krollpeter]

The rendition of Mrs. Lavette is wonderful, too kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3vMZ6CXidqYicU The piano does not have that beautiful gentle, flowing touch, as most of the band is not a RPO (even though they play great). But Mrs Lavettes vocals!

[@Sea_witch_]

you know when teens say "epic" al the time when they hear a new calvin harris or lorde song? well THIS IS EPIC. THIS.

[@DeeckyRizzo]

Annie Sophos "Epic" and "Eargasm" are the words that come to my mind.

[@marisadamiano2088]

+Annie Sophos I would barelly consider anything from calvin harris 'epic' and maybe some some stuff from Lorde is good. But this here, THIS is passion and unfortunately alot of music today is missing, in my opinion.

[@Sea_witch_]

Marisa Damiano damn right sister.

[@UncleJun50]

'bAcK iN mY dAy MuSiC wAs BeTtEr' oh shut up. This is good, so are many artists that are around today. Calvin Harris is a great producer, Lorde is a very talented singer and songwriter, The Who were great and Alfie Boe is a phenomenal singer. Just because you think one things better than another doesn't mean it actually is.

[@orlandoaguasvivas6580]

THIS EPIC AND SUBLIME.......Almost Supernatural

[@Knufflebeest]

Bravo!

[@Kwales66]

Love it!

[@wendywilliams4826]

Love,Love it!!!

[@carlosvaldivia3576]

They just announced more tour dates for classic quadrophenia in summer 2017!!!

[@Orrymain1]

This is a great video, but shouldn't Alfie Boe get credit here for providing that awesome vocal?

[@NeilHumber]

Wow just wow - still got goosebumps :) "We Are the Mods!!!"

[@adrianadesouzamartins1247]

É uma prece na voz desse tenor ! Quadrofenia a obra prima do The Who!😇

[@dredpiraterobts]

He's no Roger Daltrey. We all know that from the first "Only Love..." that we're building to that last "LOVE!" Everything is building to that last "LOVE!" You're wondering, does this guy have it, will this guy put his balls on the line. Pete used to say "Roger gave me his bullocks!" We waited for it. Answer: Nope As to the orchestration... yeah fine whatever... I was pretty sure that Townshend had tried to prove that rock music was orchestral in the raw, but as he tried to bring in the orchestra he learned for himself that it just didn't work. The Who version with Who instruments is good enough for me. The orchestra, while subtly "better" in it's lack of insistence which more correctly interprets the sea's ultimate power, loses the context of the piece as the finale/ denouement of the musical piece and the story line. Lastly, it was funny and imaginative to have growed up Jimmy standing behind Mr. Boe, arms crossed and sour pussed. I can't hate it, but I like the one I have!

[@seanrobinson891]

Epic.

[@gabbycattell9030]

love this version alfie well done love the differences between the original 73 an 79 album stunning