SO MUCH PERSONALITY! First Time Reaction to The Who - "Who Are You"

[@patricknicolucci5073]

Who Are You was released on 18 August 1978. Moon died on 7 September 1978, just under a month after the album's release; on the cover, he is shown sitting in a chair labelled "Not to be taken away".

[@CascadiaKyle]

Donated that vinyl to a friend with a massive collection who will preserve it.

[@ellet6560]

"The most terrifying thing that ever happened to me was that Keith Moon decided he liked me." ~ Joe Walsh A drunken Pete really was found in a doorway by a policeman who recognized him and said he would let him go if he could walk safely away. The CSI franchise used a different The Who song for each of their series.

[@walterfleury3840]

Have you seen Helen Mirren and Alice Cooper telling stories about Keith Moon. The 2 of them are a riot talking about some of Keith's antics.

[@ellet6560]

@@walterfleury3840 I'll look for that, thanks! RIP Loony Moon

[@patsow4797]

I love that quote, I’ve told many people about that. 👍

[@patsow4797]

Gotta love Keith moons use of gaffer tape to hold his headphones on. Keith Moon more like a Monty Python character than a drummer in this video

[@jockeyladjockeylad8492]

Joe Walsh had his moments - one of his Band mates in The Eagles remarked "Joe is the nicest bunch of Guys I know." Keith Moon was supremely talented & a larger than life character - how does it go? The Stars that burn the brightest only burn for half as long? Keith burned extremely brightly - but his self destructive appetites caught up with him, like so many other talented individuals we have lost along the way.

[@jasonheaford8271]

This video perfectly demonstrates why the late great Keith Moon was Jim Hensons' inspiration for Animal in the Muppets.

[@RM6737]

Actually Animal was an amalgamation of several rock drummers. Keith Moon was certainly one of them, but Ginger Baker was clearly the main inspiration for the iconic Muppets character. Animal's red fur, hot temper, and wide open mouth while playing drums are obvious nods to Ginger Baker.

[@trajan6927]

@RM6737 no, it was Moonie. He admitted it when created. Look at the narrow face, nose head, black hair. Was not that Ginger idiot.

[@KellyDaye]

@@RM6737 I always thought it was Bonham.. And I still believe that because Bonhams body movements most mirror those of Animal.. Perhaps we'll never really know

[@RP_Williams]

You recognize it, because this was the theme to the 2000s TV show CSI (and their song Won't Get Fooled Again was the theme for CSI:Miami....AND their song Baba O'reilly for CSI:NY).

[@The_Pandalorian_Cooks]

….and Roger Daltrey plays a main character in one episode of CSI (looked up which one…..season 7 episode 9 ‘Living Legend’)

[@briankuczynski4375]

"Love, Reign O'er Me" is iconic and maybe Roger's best vocals.

[@ninja_tony]

Absolutely, my favorite for sure.

[@jurgenschmidt2759]

Moon the Loon was the ultimate Prankster, nobody was safe wherever he was around. There are so many stories people tell about him, who had the "pleasure" to meet him.

[@shegocrazy]

The ox was his partner in crime. You wouldn't think so from his stage presence.

[@MarkBtvd]

"... nobody was safe wherever he was around". Although I read an article by a gentleman who sat next to Keith on a plane. They chatted, the gentleman invited Keith to dinner with the family. Keith accepted and enjoyed the company. The article was published a long time ago, can't swear to it, but I believe it was written as a kind of memorial. Maybe it's still out there somewhere.

[@shaunbyrne9037]

No hotel room was safe when Keith was in residence . The water bed in the lift story in a Copenhagen hotel is about as Keith as it gets . Dancing on air conditioning units 16 storeys in the air as recalled by Roger . Keith was mad about cars but didn't even have a driving licence . Ending up at the bottom of a swimming pool in a Lincoln Continental at a holiday Inn in Flint Michigan which led to them being banned worldwide from all Holiday Inns ... plus they were banned from the city of Flint too . Roger is quoted as remembering the £50,000 bill . Paying 9 taxi drivers $100 each to block two ends of a street then emptying the entire contents of his hotel room out of the window because he was bored in New York. . So many more stories to deep dive into . RIP legend .

[@rickmts]

I’m now 67, been to a lot of concerts over the years. The BEST one I ever saw was The Who at Madison Square Garden in NY on their tenth anniversary back in the 70s. Epic!!

[@williamdemerchant7295]

That would have been incredible. How's your hearing @ 67?🫨

[@jkbowers56]

Same vintage as you. We had the greatest music!

[@kmichaelp4508]

72 here. 5 times starting in ‘69.

[@54fighting5]

This is the perfect example of Keith being "Moonie". Doing the background vocals he was just being himself, with Pete trying to actually get the work done but unable to keep from laughing himself. Like you said, one of the rare occaisions where you see John laugh. I am so grateful that they filmed this video to have a final legacy of the Worlds Greatest Rock Band, all working together in private.

[@JohnLedger-g4i]

Moon looks chaotic on the drums but the top drummers will all tell you he never misses the beat

[@mikebasta9197]

He's the dictionary definition of controlled chaos.

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

I recall an interview with a former roadie who said that though Keith looks chaotic while playing he said with so many mics on his drums he NEVER missed and hit a mic. He knew exactly were he was hitting.

[@rickb.4168]

In the Oxford English Dictionary, the definition for Rock Star simply says “Keith Moon”

[@howardyoung9987]

Greetings from Scotland. Absolutely love The Who and your reaction. It has brightened up a dull Monday morning. Thank you.

[@LordEriolTolkien]

they had had a 15 year career already by this point, this was in many ways a swansong. They were never the same after Keith died a year later

[@joecarcione6636]

I must agree. As an avid Who fan, I like their later stuff, but only "Eminence Front" would fit in their glory days...

[@wreckingKREW1]

@@joecarcione6636 Honestly,I think after Keith passed Townshend's best songwriting was on his solo albums.

[@JohnLedger-g4i]

Keith. The man who drove his Rolls Royce into his swimming pool just to see if it would float !!!! Wild man RIP.

[@captaincorky237]

Keith Moon is a legend. There are books about him. Some of his antics off stage are worthy of a film.

[@Seven50ml]

I was hanging out with my cousins at the beach in the late 80s. We met up with their friend that had just got back from seeing the Who. He was so amped up and kept saying they were so loud! All these years later I'm still jealous of that dude.

[@chuckwhite3176]

RIP "Ox" - John Entwistle was one of the best bassists ever.

[@jessiewilson2306]

Good ol THUNDERFINGERS !!!! RIP !

[@stangovers7441]

Stacey, you are a joy to watch! That video was also fun to watch! RIP, Keith. You were an amazing drummer!😊😊

[@shegocrazy]

...and John.

[@ChrisKyle-om5wi]

‘Who are you?’ Is the theme song of the original CSI tv series. Reportedly, the series concept was inspired by a poster advertising the song that featured a policeman looking at a chalk outline. All the CSI sequels and spin-offs also use The Who songs.

[@tmountain1]

If you haven't seen the documentary "The Kids Are All Right" it's a must-see. Their personalities shine through, all their mania captured in a brilliant film made by a dedicated fan.

[@GregCombs100]

RIP Keith! He was a character, quite an eccentric. Even off camera and off stage, he was a wild man. After he died, the Who continued on, but it was like their heart was cut out, never exactly the same without him.

[@Steelwings19658]

Best reaction of this song ever, coming from a long time Who fan.

[@mullerss1]

The giggles are the show of this video react! Love 'em so much, please never get rid of 'em, Stacey!

[@josephwhite4489]

Having been born in the 60s and raised with an older brother OBSESSED with British music, the legendary stature of The Who was never lost on me....which is why I was always taken aback when Roger Daltrey would show up on some of my favorite shows , like Sliders and The Highlander. In a very peculiar way, I will also always think of him as Col. Angus Rickman or the immortal Hugh Fitzcairn.

[@johnolwenperkins3579]

This song was later used as the theme tune to the TV series C.S.I. Lead singer, Roger Daltry, played a serial killer in one of the episodes.

[@MarcDuncan-vd3bp]

The Who are an outstanding band!!! There's probably no other band in the world that had their energy, especially live!! They were an absolute powerhouse on stage. You need to watch them live, a great video is called "A Quick One (While He's Away) from the Rolling Stones Rock-n-Roll Circus concert. They absolutely steal the show!! Enjoy your reviews, love the honesty!

[@EntertainmentFan11]

Ah, the theme from CSI and The Masked Singer!

[@Anomondaris]

I instantly think of CSI😂

[@codemonkey5548]

for better or worse they are forever linked... 🤙

[@nocturnal2148]

And they went on to use other Who tracks for all the spin offs.

[@sergionunes2427]

CSI LAS VEGAS, TOP

[@sergionunes2427]

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[@kelleychilton2524]

They broke the mold when they made Keith Moon ... they knew the world could only handle one. 😂🤣

[@iambecomepaul]

And I’m not sure the world could handle the one 😂

[@questioneverything-rf3yf]

​@iambecomepaul 🤣 Possibly not...never today, but thank God he touched down for the moment he did.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

They might have broken the mold before as well as after. I say that adoringly. We all love Keith. RIP to John as well.

[@trajan6927]

Greatest live band, especially from 1967 to 1976.

[@kmichaelp4508]

Yes you hit the nail on the head! Saw them 5 times.

[@kitharley6159]

All the "CSI" series used clips from Who songs for their themes. "Who Are You" was used for the first of them.

[@cjwhiterabbit1]

Back in the day in the 60's my Dad would go see the Who play in Beckenham (SE London) , The Stone's in Richmond / Kingston or wherever they played ( he confessed the pretty girls were always front n centre for Mick n Keith) n the Yardbird's whenever they were in Soho / Marquee etc ... confessed he only saw the Beatles once but that was cos they were the support act to Orbison ... inherited / ran amuck thru his 45'sin my early teens (inc Motown / RnB / Blues ) n has coloured in the Soundtrack to my life ... strong foundations etc

[@ajdomer92]

One of my favorite bands! They’re so infectious through and through. Check out my favorites, “I Can See For Miles” and “Happy Jack.”

[@ianbrooke6342]

And of course "I'm a Boy"

[@cschwad559]

And also Magic Bus

[@stephenmartin4895]

the saddest thing is here we have the lads living life to the max having as much fun as possible and not long after it was all over for Keith,love seeing John laugh love the guy as a bass player myself he is one of my Gods

[@PhilipOgden-m7z]

Keith's drumming is superb on this and he keeps time perfectly, for once!

[@Freedom_Half_Off]

The Who was the band that would never disappoint you from their youngest to their oldest appearances . That was what made The Who the Who . Even after the passing of Moon ... you never got the sense the band had collapsed

[@traviscook5768]

On the album cover Keith Moon (drummer) is sitting on a chair that reads "Not to be taken away". Chilling enough that was the last studio album released before Keith Moon died

[@777petew]

Whatever their field, British blokes will make you laugh. We like fun. We're not really that serious to take ourselves seriously. We will have a laugh, and it's great you've homed into that. It's crucial. So glad you've warmed to it.

[@progbloke6655]

Getting VERY close to 100,000 subscribers - well deserved, too.

[@adam_renfro]

Your reaction warms my heart! Thanks for that!

[@TheWho823]

The Who were the band that made me fall in love with music. I was in tenth grade and my teacher played them to the class around the holidays for fun. The song was bargain so if you ever get a chance to listen to that one I strongly recommend it. But it’s so wonderful seeing people discover the who and see them in the same light I did over twenty years ago.

[@chrislaustin]

Hey Stacey, you are for sure more in to the band than most, and the majority of reactions all give the band high praise, but you seem a step above even that. With that being said, I would highly recommend you give "The Kids Are Alright" a viewing, it is a fan made documentary that was released in theaters back in 79(with the bands approval of course). And the video performances from Shepperton Studios actually come from that film(also why the quality is so good), made specifically for the documentary. Sadly, Keith had passed away by the time of its release, but I would recommend it to anyone who has even a slight interest in the band. And for someone like yourself, I think you would love it, tons of great interviews interwoven between tons of great music. It was one of the things that made me a fan so long ago, as the band was always so visual, so their management recorded everything. You just really get a cool peek behind the curtain, and see what made the band tick so to speak. A must watch for any Who fans.

[@thailandandisaanproperty312]

I first saw The Who when I was about 16ish, ( 1993/4 ) me and my mates used to the "bowl' Stevenage because it stayed open all night. One night we arrived and someone said the was a band playing opposite in a youth club hall. It was so full we climbed through the skylight, and dropped to the dance floor, it was The Who, the place only held about 75 people but what a great night.

[@barriehull7076]

Mickey Dunn, was a character played by Roger Daltrey in one episode of the American TV series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI used 3 of the who songs in the opening sequence.

[@kallsop2]

That has to be one of my favorite episodes.

[@DAVIDFARMER-d9e]

This has to be the best reaction ever!!! Beautiful

[@Ben-sq6un]

Love Reign O'er Me from the Quadrephenia album, and the whole double album is amazing, The album I listened to so many times. The Seeker, Live at leeds Album is incredible. Pure and Easy, The Naked Eye, Slip Kid, back to Quadrephenia, The Real Me, I'm One, Sea And Sand, 5:15, Bell Boy featuring Keith on vocals. Oh no I cant stop naming great Who tunes. Seriously though, look at Tanglewood 1970 video. ;

[@markko52]

I saw The Who in Munich, Germany back in 1976. They were amazing. It was also the first time I ever saw lasers at a concert.

[@johnrooney1033]

John Entwhistle was "The Ox". He was the steady force on stage that held his wild stage partners together. Off stage John was Keith's quiet sidekick in mayhem and room trash.

[@williamdemerchant7295]

This video was part of the 1978 Who documentary The Kids Are Alright. If you loved this, then you'll love the movie. Their interviews and performance of My Generation on the Smothers Brothers show were riotous.

[@xavior54]

Reason this song and The Who's other song Wont Get Fooled Again sound so familiar to people is that they are both the theme songs to the original CSI and CSI Miami tv shows. Made these 2 songs very popular again and also introduced them to younger generations because of the shows.

[@SergioSBloch]

Was at a The Who concert about 10 years ago and there was a 50 ish year old dad with his 10-12 year old son at the show having a great time... when this song started the kid got really excited and yelled Dad! Dad - theyre playing the CSI song!! It was a good laugh and yeah - the kid had a great time with his dad -

[@agentooe33AD]

This is a very popular song so it's not surprise that you've heard it around. A lot of people remember this being the title music for the show CSI. That went over so well, they got Won't Get Fooled Again as the intro to CSI: Miami and Baby O'Riley for CSI: NY.

[@tutortony8615]

Keith Moon (1978) and Mama Cass Elliott (1974) both died while living in the same London apartment owned by singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson. Nilsson never returned to that apartment after Moon's death, he sold it to .... Pete Townshend.

[@BerishStarr]

Baba O'Reilly or Behind Blue Eyes next? You are awesome ❤🤙

[@GeekingOutWithPete]

Although I never got to see The Who with Keith, I saw them at least 3 times in the 80's and I've seen them 4-5 times in the 2000's. Pete and Roger still put on an amazing show, A lot tamer than when I saw them in the 80's, but musically amazing. I saw in a documentary on Keith that before he died and was sober, at least for a short time, that he would avoid hanging out with friends because they expected him to be "Moon the Loon" and he was really trying hard to stay sober. He allegedly died of an accidental overdose of the anti-alcohol drugs he was taking. They were supposed to curb the craving for alcohol. He had gone out with some friends and did not drink, everyone there was clear that he didn't have a drink. But he kept taking the pills. It's assumed that he lost track of how many he had taken and had taken more before going to bed and possibly had woken in the night and taken even more.

[@michaelgodsey8990]

OMG I love how happy this made you :) These guys were such a mix of personalities that blended so perfectly. Great song to react to

[@hillardschlachman6610]

Who's Next arguably one of the greatest albums of the 70's . 9 tracks and everyone is a classic . One of those albums that is a must listen all the way thru without one throwaway . Stacey you Must listen to this album and you will fall in love with even more !

[@ChrisFreund-rt8rf]

Great reaction to one of my favorite bands.I had the good fortune to see them live.

[@philmccarthy8925]

Enjoying your journey of discovery of this unequaled band. Their talent and personality have no rival. The powerful Love Reign O’er Me will leave you amazed. So many live performances to see as well. Heaven and Hell, Isle of Wight 1970. Amazing Journey/Sparks, Tanglewood, 1970. Enjoy and thank you.

[@leannlaplante3643]

Thank you for your reaction. My hope is that the listening public will demand more from the music industry today. The Who is timeless and oh so much fun.

[@bostonwhofan]

There's a video of The Who going wild in the studio as they perform the Beach Boys song "Barbara Ann". It's great because Keith does the lead vocals. They go into a major jam session which completely rocks until the moment when Keith forgot the words. Great video, it's on youtube too.

[@ronnycap6323]

the song is used for the masked singer's intros

[@kevanbodsworth9868]

My elder brother took me to see a celler band in early to middle 60s .It was the first guitar band I had ever seen ..The High numbers, The windmill effect made an impression --First band The Who not yet widely known ,

[@johndurham5629]

Pete Townsend programed and made all the synthesizer sounds before there were such things - he's a musical genius.

[@davevail4138]

Definitely right that there’s lots of The Who to listen to. Tommy is one of my favorite albums. Hope you got Magic Bus and Join Together with the Band in that big list.

[@philliprayner8827]

keith moon the orignal rock n roll bad boy , mad as a hatter ,his best mate & drinking partner/ next door neighbour was Oliver Reed, there sessions & parties legendary.

[@DavidCandray]

Good morning,I got a chance to the who at the western forum and they were amazing, I was kid that grew up in the 80’s amazing bands and music of all kinds!

[@VeryVocalPro]

You might recognize the chorus because it was the theme song for the original Crime Scene Investigation (CSI).

[@Rafa-jh4vg]

The who contributed lots of anthems to my misspent youth into a lot of the corruptions I did to my own body what's various liquid refreshments and such although my favorite band is Pink Floyd the Who, Zeppelin, iron maiden, Rush, Van Halen, triumph, Boston, Frampton and The NeverEnding parade Superstars that came out of the 70s when I was in high school it is very refreshing to see the younger generation such as yourself and you have become one of my favorite music reactionaries that I know if you have enough exposure to my generations music you will come to love it as much as we do, thanks for all you do for us boomers. We appreciate you very much, I appreciate you very much.

[@louisb5563]

For me, this is the first of two encore songs marking the end of the "Classic Who" era/lineup with, "Won't Get Fooled Again" (live) as the final encore and swan song.

[@XHollisWood]

I was fortunate to see them live in 72’ Anaheim , Ca (I still have the ticket stub!) ✌🏻🫶🏻

[@KekeElBecko]

Joe Walsh, before he joined The Eagles, supported Cream then The Who while he was in the James Gang. He said they weren't ready for the eccentric British characters in those two bands, their madness and constant infighting.

[@Cadinho93]

Keith Moon, the outstanding drummer, was so full of energy, they had to use duct tape to prevent his headphones from falling off! RIP Keith Moon. Also, The Who are one of the greatest bands of all time. Part of the British Invasion and have given us timeless albums.

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

Also, the character Animal was name after him. Perfect!

[@bobholtzmann]

The 1979 bio film "The Kids Are Alright" is the best way to learn about The Who and their music. This film has this song's studio footage and the live one they made for "Won't Get Fooled". There also lots of older film bits of the group in the early days, all equally entertaining. I really like their hilarious studio performance of the Beach Boys hit song "Barbara Ann".

[@jeffreytemplin3527]

Dig this. On the album cover"Who are you",the band is standing on a stage. Keith is sitting on a folding chair. On the back of the chair it says"not to be taken away"..Shortly after,Keith passed away. God bless Keith Moon!! And the rest of the kids. The Kids Are Alright!!! Please don't cry. Be happy. Great taste in music!!!

[@MathewCummins]

You likely heard that thru one of the versions of the TV series CSI. A couple of those versions (the original Vegas, then Miami and NY) used Who songs in their intros.

[@busher69]

OH MAN, The Who about brought the world to a stop when they played. These guy were so close to the edge 24/7 - - - - - HOLY SMOKES. So many great songs both studio and live. "Who's Next" and "Live at Leeds" are two of my fav albums by The Who. Live at Leeds, ya might need a seatbelt and a helmet - HOLY CRAP ! !

[@ChrisFreund-rt8rf]

They were originally one of the British Invasion bands of the 60’s.They got overshadowed by the Beatles,The Stones,and so forth,until the rock opera Tommy,and then the music world took notice.

[@Round_Cloud]

You gotta watch the concert for New York they played after 9/11. I was Who fan before that but after watching that live, they've always been legends.

[@gratmatassa5432]

what's noticeable about their live shows is that you get 4 solo performances at the same time

[@njwho68]

Excellent reaction...as you always do!

[@Macdelaven]

Although it has been decades since I have seen it, I am pretty sure that this was from the movie "The Kids Are Alright". Definitely worth your time to watch it. I know I will again in the next couple of days. Thanks internet! Another fun Stacey reaction.

[@nicksykes4575]

Quote from Vince Furnier, aka Alice Cooper, pioneer of shock rock. "30% of the stories you've heard about me or Marilyn Manson or Ozzy Osbourne are true, all the stories you've heard about Keith Moon are true......and you've heard a tenth of them."

[@bigron725]

I loved this reaction !! Thanks

[@SteveMavronis]

Love Keith Moon's expressions!!!! He feels every moment of this song.

[@DougLauser]

One of Rock songs greatest vocals ever - "Love Reign O'er Me" by the Who, is definitely worth a reaction. You will LOVE it!

[@stevel2504]

Love the who! Keith died at 32 so sad I was devastated at the time, but he was never meant to grow up. Could never get on with the who without him. A proper rock star.

[@PhilipOgden-m7z]

Stacey, Glad you loved this.

[@Buddha-of8fk]

This is my favorite Who song. I love how it builds and then bam. Keith Moon is so fun to watch play those drums.

[@prestonfromgreensboro851]

Great reaction stacey! Glad you enjoyed this song!

[@StaceyRPGReacts]

I loved it!

[@kylereese4822]

@@StaceyRPGReacts The drummer ` Pau ` for The Warning is a close match for Moon....

[@kylereese4822]

@@StaceyRPGReacts The Warning - Paulina's drumming prowess was evident from a young age: when she was just twelve years old, Kirk Hammett of Metallica praised her drumming, saying, "The drummer kicks maximum ass." Paulina has won multiple drumming awards, including the 2023 Drumeo Rock Drummer of the Year award, for which Pau beat out several top drummers.

[@KLStorer]

This was the theme music for the original CSI TV show - the Vegas one. All the CSI shows used a song from the Who, and their versions, not covers

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction, Stacey! I loved the air drum from Keith.

[@MarkBtvd]

So glad you found this video. The Who were one of my favorite bands back in the day, They got some grief for the sound of this song and the album it was on; but good bands evolve and we need to appreciate their creative efforts for what they are, not try to keep them in a pigeon hole. We see the same thing happening with The Warning to some extent, although most of their fans appreciate their new directions, Speaking of which, it makes me very sad that Keith and John aren't around to jam with Pau and Ale; that would have been an awesome experience. I sometimes feel like Pau is channeling Keith, and Ale is cool as a cucumber playing bass, much like John, although she moves around more. And I bet Dany could hold her own with Roger and Peter.

[@keesblom3067]

'Who are you' was used as tune for one of the television series CSI. I'm pretty sure it was the New York one.

[@ivandelalves8827]

The Who is the band that makes me fall in love with rock & roll, Stacey. "Who Are You" you heard it on CSI series overture. Thanks for react to The Who. You're an amazing girl 👏

[@timtravasos2742]

Great personalities and musicians. Pure joy performing...

[@walterfleury3840]

Sadly only Pete and Roger still alive. Keith passed in 1978 and John the bassist in early 2000's.

[@benh59]

This has always been my favorite Who song. RIP Keith Moon.

[@joebarrera9741]

LOVE YOUR REACTION AS ALWAYS .....GREAT BAND ❤

[@fredinaz]

This is a great video of them - great reaction!

[@bugsby4663]

My friend worked in the packing department of the auction house that sold John's guitars after his death. Some young guy (probably someone 'famous' but my friend didn't know him) was moaning that no one was helping him pack the guitar he had bought. "For fucks sake pack it yourself" came a voice at the back belonging to a certain Jimmy Page.

[@nickrizzi4927]

You are too cool and dear! Thnx as always for the true react!