The Lesson In This 1971 Rock Classic Has STILL NEVER Been LEARNED! | Professor of Rock

Coming up... this song was written to be part of a rock opera that legendary guitarist Pete Townshend of the Who wanted to make into a film but he couldn’t get it off the ground so he threw it on his band’s next album which happened to be the all time classic Who’s Next! It became one of the most powerful rock anthems ever. So powerful that the legend’s iconic scream was so piercing when the band first heard it they thought their singer Roger Daltrey had gotten into a fistfight with the engineer. It’s a song that is about a revolution but unfortunately, life has now imitated art because the lesson in this song has still not been learned 50 years later… We need to figure this out now! The story of the 70s classic Won’t Get Fooled Again by the Who is next!
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Pete Townshend, one of the elite members of the senior aristocracy of British Rock, is a fascinating music icon. His colorful career has revealed multiple personality layers. He was an angry Mod with art school arrogance,
He was a benevolent disciple enlightened by mysticism- on a quest to realize the absolute oneness of God. When he hit the stage, he unleashed a guitar-shattering fury-producing sound that was so loud & bombastic, it made the ears of his bandmates bleed.
And then… a mild-mannered Pete Townshend can segue into a soft-spoken conceptualist who composed three ambitious Rock Operas- Tommy, Quadrophenia, and the discontinued Lifehouse.
What Pete envisioned for Lifehouse was a project that would become a film about a futuristic world where people are enslaved by the government… sound familiar? But ultimately saved by a massive rock concert.
Lifehouse, however, did not get the financial support to be completed, so the enterprise was scrapped in favor of putting the music Pete had written for the opera onto a new album for The Who.
The inspired music intended for Lifehouse, became Who’s Next, the record that many regard as The Who’s opus. The first track on Who’s Next is the masterpiece "Baba O’Riley", that was set to be the opening piece for Lifehouse.
The last track on Who’s Next was another exceptional showpiece titled “Won’t Get Fooled Again” that was designed to be the exciting conclusion for Lifehouse. Won’t Get Fooled Again was constructed into a 3 part storyline over 8 minutes & 36 seconds, with each instrumental section representing the thickening of the plot.
The first part of “Won’t Get Fooled Again” is the ‘calm before the storm…the bubbling of a revolution that intensifies with the evolution of lyrical uprising. The overthrow of existing power is symbolized in “Won’t Get Fooled Again" by the permeating sounds of a ‘cutting edge’ synthesizer.
In fact, Pete programmed a mixture of human traits into a synthesizer and used it as the grounding instrument throughout the song. Townshend had been reading Inayat in Eye at Khon’s The Mysticism of Sound and Music, which addressed spiritual harmony!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: If you could see one band with all of their original members together (living or dead) for one night, who would it be?

[@Whisper_292]

Easy one. Fleetwood Mac.

[@charleyanne]

Prince Who Rush Moody Blues

[@catherine6653]

Journey with Steve Perry.

[@Ganja-jh6iy]

The Monkees

[@stephenbrown4211]

Damn, only one? It would be a toss up between Led Zeppelin and Lynyrd Skynyrd Skynyrd would nick it but ask me tomorrow……. I would add The Beatles but don’t think I could stand all the screaming 😮

[@PointManify]

I grew up hearing The Who but never really connected with them. Then, one day, my 14-year-old daughter came up to me and said, “Dad, The Who is on their 50th anniversary tour. Can we go see them?” After I wiped a tear from my eye, I said I would look at ticket prices. We got floor seats at Wells Fargo arena in Philadelphia and had a great time. Since then, my daughter and I have bonded over classic rock, attending concerts and even building guitars together. I am a blessed man. Oh, and Quadrophenia has become my most played album.

[@Mick_Ts_Chick]

That's great! My daughter likes classic rock too. We've seen Night Ranger, Journey, Foreigner, Billy Joel, Def Lep, and Genesis together. 😊

[@mikeyluk5113]

You raised a good kid

[@grimmertwin2148]

Cool story man

[@maryglo1]

Two tears here. My daughter and friends went wild eyed when I played a Beatles song. "You know that song?!?!" Suddenly, Across the Universe, I was "the cool mom".

[@maryglo1]

Tried to write TEARS five times. Keeps posting years. Grumpy!

[@kevinmcc3147]

As a teenager a biracial kid who was a outsider a outcast i lost my mother in my teens both the who and black sabbath changed my life both of their music got me through some tough times.

[@jhandle4196]

The Moody Blues did that for many of us as well. Especially their 2nd through 7th albums are rich with insight, and inspiration.

[@kevinmcc3147]

@@jhandle4196 that's good I only know a handful of moody blues songs I'll have to go and listen to those picks but that goes to show the power of music and it's effect on people

[@barbrice721]

I can relate. Who , Sabbath. Moody blues. I'm not biracial but I was a young girl into hunting horses motorcycles. Not a girly girl. So I sort of spent a lot of time doing things by myself. I played pool by hours listening to these rock masters.Oh yeah. Hendrix. Lol. Mom called a lot of what I listened to Funeral music. So of course I want Sabbath played at mine. I'm 66 and still play Sabbath in my car. Along with some Uriah Heep.

[@duanepetty7307]

​@@kevinmcc3147Emerson, Lake, and Palmer was similar to Moody Blues... ELP had some great tunes.

[@duanepetty7307]

​@@barbrice721Uriah Heep was deep on a lot of their "B" sides.

[@pcnotpc59]

"Won't Get Fooled Again" is timeless. It is as applicable after every world election as it was when it was first written and performed. "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss." Indeed.

[@mikewhitfield2994]

Yup. As Carlin said, it's a big club and you ain't in it.

[@jeremyhoke8186]

"There is no revolution, just power changing hands." - "Perfection" by Badfinger. Lyrics by another Pete, Pete Ham.

[@driver4011]

"won't get fooled again"...best encore with intro for everyone to hold up their cigarette lighters. better than hotel calif., freebird, n dream on.........

[@CanadianDivergent]

@pcnotpc59 Townsend Wasn't talking about the puppet politicians. he was talking about the world controllers. The ones who control the politicians. that's why the new boss, is the same as the old boss.

[@verity4917]

The Who! Unique rock and roll band unequalled through time!

[@suzanneparcelewicz4078]

I once tried to explain to my kids that some screaming in Rock n Roll is just screaming, but some is art. The scream in Won't Get Fooled Again was my example of art. It has to be the greatest scream in Rock history.

[@chris55529]

I know I've said this before, but it's worth repeating: for anyone who still remembers a thing called "music", this channel is a treasure. Prof, you're the best.

[@racegts]

THE WHO! The ONLY band that was 4 LEAD musicians!!!! Roger On lead vocals, Pete lead guitar, John lead bass, and of course Keith on lead drums… And they made it work with fantastic results🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@steveludwig4200]

This video of THE WHO performing WGFA at Shepperton Studios LIVE in 1978 is the absolute best CONCERT VIDEO/SONG performance of all time.....period. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3XJcpd-d9l-lbM

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They certainly were good leaders.

[@darkwitness2718]

The Who and The Beatles are the only bands I know of where all four of the members sang lead vocals. Keith Moon only sang lead on a few songs.

[@duanepetty7307]

Led Zeppelin's John Bonham was the true lead drummer. That's what separated him from everyone else. Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones both agreed that the best thing that happened was Bonham otherwise they wouldn't have been much different then their first group yard birds. John's drummingstyle was unheard of in the 60s when he started playing with different angles... Look up Bonhams lead drum style.

[@johnholt890]

Saw The Who this year at Badminton Gloucestershire with full orchestra, they were incredible both Townsend and Daltrey totally shook off their age and gave amazing value for money. In their prime they must have been out of this world.

[@jhandle4196]

I'm sorry. Despite you seeing the lead singer, and the guitar/principle songwriter, without Keith, and John, you didn't really see "The Who." And yes; in their prime when I was blessed enough to have seen them in the early 70s, they were all of that, and then some.

[@margitwes6495]

@@jhandle4196 A bit harsh but so true.

[@michaelmangrum5460]

@@jhandle4196 You are exactly right.

[@kevinramsey417]

One of the most epic and iconic rock songs ever recorded.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

No doubt. It still holds up today.

[@jacmandora1]

Straight Up.

[@scottburton9701]

"Won't Get Fooled Again" ranks as one of the greatest songs The Who ever recorded-Roger Daltrey's vocals still pack a mighty punch.

[@robster7316]

The musical and creative genius of Pete Townshend has not been fully appreciated, IMHO. Personal problems aside, he's left a heck of legacy. Daltrey's vocals on the Who's Next album are at their peak and Won't Get Fooled is still as powerful an anthem today as it was 52 years ago. Meet the new boss....same as the old boss. Pretty impressive! Thanks, Adam!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Two undeniable rock legends.

[@alan6832]

I guess Townsend predicted the Carter and Clinton Eras, as the Clinton's in '72 were actually in the McGovern primary campaign; though as mentioned, Townsend should have ceded Hoffman a few more seconds at least, and the fantastic talent of Woodstock security chief Wavy Gravy, and his "please force" deserves real study and respect and not cynical dismissal. That said, getting fooled again, I feel is best exemplified by the "Environmentalist" factors doing elitist things like boosting Bay Area rents, causing housing shortages and homelessness with the support of too many Woodstock fans. You see the liberal elite repression best at the local level, like Hillary's Chappaqua NY.

[@fivestring65ify]

@@alan6832 Please leave politics out of these conversations. We all get assaulted by this too much already.

[@kingofallwhites]

How’s his diddling book coming along?

[@daves2058]

​@kingofallwhites not guilty, but one of you always have to comment I guess

[@mournblade1066]

Fun fact: According to Bruce Dickinson, singer of Iron Maiden, his scream near the beginning of "Number of the Beast" was a direct tribute to Daltry's scream in "Won't Get Fooled Again."

[@ProfessorofRock]

I had heard that! Now I know it's true!

[@ishko108]

Amazing! Thank you for this info!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The more we know!

[@-.Steven]

Never Question Bruce Dickinson!!!!

[@JimRyser]

@@-.Steven😂

[@gardnermay1033]

These guys are genius. Clearly driven by Pete, but every member of the Who is a monster talent. Always have been. I started to listen to them in 1976-77. Wasn’t old enough to have a stereo earlier. One of the most powerful canon of songs ever. Roger’s scream on Won’t get Fooled again is the most powerful I’ve ever heard and a seminal moment in rock history. IMHO.

[@magneto7930]

Watching them perform this live decades ago was a true highlight of my life!

[@moose6509]

Keith Moon´s insanely brilliant drumming on this classic is the highlight for me.

[@jacmandora1]

It's organised chaos. Love it.

[@serendipityshopnyc]

Kind of a dogfight between the synths, drumming, vocals, and guitar work. The song hits perfectly on every possible cylinder.

[@paintingholidayitaly]

The Shaman versus the matrix

[@gerryboudreaultboudreault2608]

Also the drumming on I Can See For Miles..

[@sheilagavin8281]

John's bass is fantastic

[@johnnymossville]

I've seen The Who about a dozen times over the years, Live they are absolutely electric. Oh how I wish I could have seen them when Keith Moon was still alive.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Same! WHAT A BAND!

[@johnnymossville]

@@ProfessorofRock You're the best Prof. Keep doing what you do. These videos are incredibly well done.

[@MetalMama-Mimi523]

Oh how jealous I am of you. 12x having seen one of the greatest bands ever. I hate that you never got to see them while Keith was alive. He is one of my absolute, all time favorite drummers. I never got to see them even one time. Was always either too young, too poor or lived too far away to have to ability to see a show. You are very lucky.

[@bencurti7693]

I was at the Pontiac Silverdome concert, Dec. 6, 1975 as an 18 yo punk kid..over 80,000...we were pretty close, on the 20 yd. line. What a concert abd experience.....you can see a couple clips of it on the Kids are Alright film....oh, and it was $8.00 a ticket. Townshend is an absolute genius...what a band.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I almost want to go back to their prime years just to see Keith Moon play.

[@surlechapeau]

"Won't Get Fooled Again" is a song you play to someone from another planet to demonstrate rock n roll music !!!!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Exactly! Have you ever seen the Who Live?

[@surlechapeau]

@@ProfessorofRock unfortunately no. The 'biggest' bands I ever saw were the Rolling Stones(1997), Bruce Springsteen('80, '99) and The Police (1982).

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Exactly. If aliens asked, “What is classic rock music?” then play this.

[@johntanner3122]

I've been a fan of The Who & their music since 1982. I was introduced to their music, through the final concert of their "farewell tour." December 17th, 1982 on pay per view. Being eleven years old @ the time of the concert, I was hooked by the first note. Since then, I've seen The Who an additional 7 times. For two & half years, I was corresponding with Pete Townshend via the postal service. We traded Birthday & Christmas cards in that time, I'll cherish those for the rest of my life. I have cds of all twelve studio albums, most of them are the deluxe version. I also have vinyl versions of "It's Hard", the original & fortieth anniversary deluxe. John Entwistle's "Too Late The Hero", Simon's "Sweet Sounds" LP & "Empty Glass" as well as "White City: A Novel" by Pete. I've also got vinyl copies of Roger's first album "Daltrey" & "Under A Raging Moon." The Who have been an amazing inspiration to my creative writing style, as well. Most of lyrics are written as rock operas, & as we all know. Pete not only started the concept, he perfected it. I've also found myself gravitating, towards band that write in that style as well. Long Live Rock, Long Live The Who. 🎤🎸🎺🥁

[@travismiles5885]

The opening synth loop of Baba O’Riley has been my ringtone for 20 years. Keith Moon is beating his drum like they owe him money. He hit so hard on this song.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I’ve even used it in video ads at my school!

[@tims3816]

"If you want your music to sound more powerful, hit the drums harder." Keith Moon...

[@travismiles5885]

@@pinky6863 I've used it on numerous phones. I used this ringtone maker website to edit the clip and make a sound file of it. Then I just transfer it to every new phone I get.

[@jenniferpetrellicarslearni2265]

Beautiful gorgeous Keith Moon. I'!l love him forever!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@jenniferpetrellicarslearni2265]

There will never be another band like the Who! Long live the 70s!!!

[@mommabodsalwaysright4509]

I was never a big concert goer.. however.. I did go see The Who in their “final tour” (one of.. how many??) in the fall of 1982 at Shea Stadium in NY. It was a once in a lifetime experience!! My biggest memory was that they played the synthesizer portion of “We Won’t Get Fooled Again”.. non stop for probably an hour or more as we sat waiting for the concert to start. We began to “feel it” in our whole body… the vibration!! Very memorable concert.. for sure!!

[@robertlowder840]

Awesome presentation. I'm 75 and lived it. Wow!!!

[@jstnxprsn]

I had three copies of the Who's Next album ober the years. I literally wore two of them out. One of the best albums ever. The songs are still played in TV shows and films and still sound great. Timeless masterpiece. Thanks, Adam.

[@joecummings9662]

Quadrophina my favorite lp of all time

[@marktait2371]

yeh i just saw the new remaster in.b.and n. today by coincidence nice analog 180gm about 30 dollars notes by pete

[@Fred_Lougee]

My Gran always gave me money for my birthday so I could buy the present I wanted. When I turned 18 what I wanted was The Who's latest album, It's Hard, which turned out to be their last studio album of all-new material. Found it, but I still had enough for another album. Decisions, decisions. Tommy? By Numbers? Who Are You? Naw, gonna go with Who's Next. Lots of songs I love there. Big shocker, it was the one song that I didn't know, Ox's contribution My Wife, which became my favorite cut on the vinyl.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Who’s Next is one of my favorites as well!

[@jstnxprsn]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 That's because you have great taste and no doubt why we're friends. LOLOL

[@stevelandess]

I attended my very first concert on July 23, 1967. The headliner act was Herman's Hermits. It turned out that The Who was the intro act. I had never heard of them, and immediately became a fan. In those early days they destroyed all their equipment at the end of the show. Awesome show! The next day I bought the 45 rpm single which has "I Can See for Miles" on side A and "Happy Jack" on side B.

[@kinjunranger140]

Loudest concert I ever went to. They played for over 3 hours including the 2 encores. I knew every song they played. The intermission was just Roger signing acapella for 3 songs. Absolutely left a mark on my soul. haha

[@Bctass]

They were in the Guinness Book of World Records as the loudest band for most of the 70's and 80's

[@candiekane12]

Deep Purple held the record first in 1972. They also rendered 3 people unconscious. Then The Who in 1974. Guiness quit doing loudest bands as they didn't want people to go deaf trying to be the "loudest band" lol

[@carlcushmanhybels8159]

"Who's Next" changed my life too.

[@tonyfletcher2541]

They blew my mind in the 60's/70's and they still do!

[@mbalash3755]

Who’s Next and Live at Leeds are top 5 for me. They get better the more I listen. Absolute masterpieces 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@paulkelly2701]

The My Generation mashup on Leeds is insane. I love it to pieces.

[@bradley-eblesisor]

Bon Scott's "Ride On" has been an anthem in my head my whole life. It's core message has saved my life more than once. Such a simple tune, but a strong message. I absolutely loved this latest episode 👍👍

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Good comment considering we just talked about AC/DC.

[@claudiodelgift827]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 At 20:31 Adam says, "... Or just some other songs that have changed your life that we have to cover here." The OP's comment isn't that out of place as it might seem.

[@dougmarlow4626]

Definitely one of the greatest rock anthems ever. The volume goes to 11 every time I hear it. Thanks.

[@williambenner701]

One of the most powerful albums ever done, which is a statement for sure. The Whol owns a large chunk of history in the Rock and Roll story.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Yes they do!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Even the cover art is iconic!

[@williambenner701]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 absolutely!

[@scottyszanto8926]

I took a class in college titled "Philosophy through Rock n Roll" and we talked about this song. Gave me a new appreciation for The Who beyond the songs from radio. All time classic.

[@karlshuler1011]

The Who, Pink Floyd and Zeppelin are heavily played on my Spotify. Even my wifes.The Who are still a powerful band to see live today, no backing tracks used all live.

[@Bradferd333]

This has been my all-time favorite rock song since I was in about 8th grade. Even before I knew what it meant, I was just drawn to its sound. Truly one of history's greatest compositions

[@MrManfly]

And if the government didn’t want people to hear this track then they failed miserably because it’s been played on rock radio for 50+ years!! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jimmalmstrom6593]

And you can dance to it!

[@starkiller12599]

When I heard The End and When the Music’s Over by the Doors it was one of the most memorable moments of my musical awakening. When I heard Baba O’Riley and Won’t Get Fooled Again that was another huge moment of the same magnitude. Two great bands, four absolutely incredible songs

[@rogerdeahl9629]

❤ This song and Love Reign Down Over Me are 2 of The Who's best...... and each song has a great scream! Pete Townsend is an absolutely genius songwriter. Wish I had seen The Who...... never did. Thanks for this Professor. We scream with joy every day you drop knowledge on us.

[@robster7316]

Daltrey's vocals on these tunes is epic!

[@racegts]

I saw them on their Farewell Tour in 1982.

[@racegts]

The Who has become The Two!!! Copyright, patent pending!!

[@Fiona2254]

I was fortunate to score row 2 tickets back in 2007 (I think I don’t have the stub with me). 250.00 for two tickets on 2nd and it was amazing! I was surprised the stadium wasn’t at capacity, the Pretenders were opening. Damned good show

[@theskintexpat-themightygreegor]

I got to see The Who mark 2.0 with Kenney. He is a good drummer, I don't mean to take anything away from him on that count, and he was a natural replacement for Keith because of their long-time friendship (that is, as long as they insisted on carrying on without Keith, which artistically was a bad move in my opinion), but it was still a disappointment - Kenney was no Keith. Sorry, Ken, but you know it at least as well as I do.

[@KevyNova]

Townshend is the most genius writer in Rock. His lyrics are on a whole ‘nother level.

[@jimmalmstrom6593]

….This note should become somehow pure in its wildness…

[@jhandle4196]

Please don't use superlatives to describe art. There are so many great songs and songwriters to say anyone is "the most" anything. Let them each stand on the beauty they bestowed on the rest of us.

[@bulkbobby]

I had the exact same experience with this album opening my eyes. The entire thing is revelatory, but for me it was Bargain. The line "I'd gladly lose me to find you," hit me hard. It opened up music as poetry and even expanded my understanding of poetry and literature. The album is one of the greatest pieces of 20th Century art.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree. It's perfect.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s such a powerful line alone.

[@istankimjong-unbutcantstan3398]

That sounds like a "Jesus" reference....... well he did advocate prayer....

[@margaret513]

Bargain is not a love 💕 song it's about God most people think it's a romantic love song it's not

[@HNXMedia]

Love The Who! Believe it or not, there was a huge stigma attached to listening to their music in my hometown (Cincinnati) due to the tradgedy in 79. Even though I was young, I still remember all the news from that week in December. The number of people who blammed the band was staggering. It was a different time.

[@elfin21]

Yes. I saw them a few months later in NC. My mother was appalled but only found out after the fact. I was just 14 years old. What a great band!

[@grantperkins368]

What tragedy?

[@HNXMedia]

@@grantperkins368 The Who concert stampede in Cincinnati 1979 that killed 11 people.

[@grantperkins368]

@@HNXMedia💥 thanks very much!

[@sharonmattox]

I love the extended synthesizer interludes in this song, Baba O'Reilly, etc. Brilliant!! And yes, the message of this song still stands up as true even today! Wow!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

This is why it’s timeless!

[@DalResqPugetSound]

I was 10 years old and hearing the incredible music of the time on a transistor radio. 10 years later after we purchased a proper stereo, the status symbol of our peer group, Who's Next was one of our favorite albums. We played it over and over. I hope the neighbors enjoyed it. In later years, as I listen to tracks like Won't Get Fooled Again, I am left wondering how a generation that grew up listening to this incredible music didn't do better. Should the day ever come when we are fighting in the street with our children at our feet, each side is likely to claim Won't Get Fooled Again as their anthemn without ever fully appreciating the message.

[@SundraTanakoh]

I was in the US Army stationed in Turkey when this came out....we could not get enough of WGFA. A song that still means something today, in many countries. All time Number 1 for me.

[@oeb3847]

The Professor of rock always makes me appreciate my favorite music even more then I did --- I don't know how he does it, but I love it!

[@jennyjenny4501]

Pete’s words seem prophetic, considering what is happening in the world today!

[@ProfessorofRock]

So true.

[@LazyIRanch]

I have a playlist of anti-establishment protest songs going back to the 1930s. It really does seem that the more things change, the more they stay the same. These songs reflect over 80 years of injustice. Everything from Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit", and "We Shall Overcome", to the many protest songs of the 60s from artists like Bob Dylan and Sam Cooke, to the more recent "This is America" by Childish Gambino. Lyrics change to reflect current trends, but most are of the same theme, that "freedom" and the pursuit of happiness depend on one's wealth and concentration of melanin.

[@MrDubyadee1]

Not really. He was commenting on the past revolutions.

[@fotis1964]

@@LazyIRanch Omg Strange Fruits. Creepy but lovely song. And the performance is epic.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

His words were very clairvoyant!

[@chuckfetta6157]

I grew up with The Who. I loved the music, but I was never somebody to focus on lyrics. The history of the group, the music, and the lyrics to, “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, had me scratching my head as to why I never knew this. You are 100% correct in suggesting that this song is as applicable today as it was then. Great show.

[@lindamcfarland9656]

I had no idea about the opening synth of Won't Get Fooled Again! That's actually really cool! I may not agree with all of Townsend's philosophy, but I do believe that music can connect with us on a spiritual level.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Music can change who we are and help us improve as human beings.

[@michaelrue1400]

Always loved this song, especially the line, "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss!" I saw their farewell concert broadcast on television and I remember telling my mom, "If he keeps that up, his arm is going to come flying off!"

[@thetitleisours1]

Who's Next is one of my all time favorites and one of the greatest albums ever. Even the editional songs they added for the CD version were great songs. Amazing

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree. SO great!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

💯

[@wiseoldfool]

One of the best songs EVER! Still relevant today, musically and philosophically.

[@Vince_Tasciotti]

Who's Next is simply the greatest hard rock album ever released.

[@bobniehaus5053]

The Who was always my favorite. Nothing against The Rolling Stones but I preferred the Who precisely because of Townshend’s lyrics, music and performance. Maybe I’m not aware of the current songs but we need to hear much more like Won’t Get Fooled Again now.

[@ronskancke1489]

amen, the stones just don't compare in my book.

[@franciscojuarez6280]

'Won't Get Fooled Again' - greatest individual song ever. 'Live at Leeds': greatest musical work ever created - greatest hard rock album; greatest metal album; greatest punk album...

[@ProfessorofRock]

Amen!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s up there.

[@xavierduraffourg499]

I met Keith Moon in August 72 in London. I was 16 years Old. And i Saw the Who live in Lyon at the Palais des Sports a bit later in the begenning of september when the band was at his top. I Never stopped to listen at their music.

[@paulspiller3438]

Shared this song yesterdayafter talking to a friend warning civil war isn't the answer, then saw this today and heard my words coming from the professor! Timing is everything!

[@tjg555]

I heard this song because I love "Who Are You". I loved that they got a curse word on the radio, and I loved the killer dynamics of the song so I explored other Who material. I was blown the F away. This band is one of the greatest and always will be.

[@stephenhanft1226]

Great episode. Always loved The Who. They are classic rock legends. In my opinion, Who's Next is their best album. To open with "Baba O'Reilly" and close with "Won't Get Fooled Again", it just doesn't get any better than that. "Won't Get Fooled Again" has always been my favorite The Who song. An amazing song with a powerful message.

[@kevinmcniff487]

Saw the Who back in the late 80’s as a kid I got a job doing concert security worked back to back Who concerts. I was so excited to see them and the first night I was underwhelmed. They seemed lack lustre. Working again the next night the band tore the heads of of thousands of fans, incredible!!! I then came to the realization that doing over a hundred shows on the year long tour, they could have an off night. Was so glad I had the privilege of seeing the second show. So amazing

[@georgeduquette8832]

Saw the Who in Springfield Massachusetts in 1974 absolutely brilliant will never forget that performance!!!! So powerful still gives me goosebumps when I think of the song we won't be fooled again

[@piscesman54]

I first turned on to The Who with rock opera Tommy. Boy, what a trip. I was barely 15 when I first heard it and blew my mind open. Then, when Who's Next came out, I sensed a continuity of sorts. I never knew it had been intended as another opera, but always sensed that there was a common thread in those songs. Won't Get Fooled really resonated with me. Does all the more so today. How many so-called 'revolutions' have come and gone in the same way since then?

[@brentmcwilliams4332]

The line "Meet meet the new boss, same as the old boss" has even worked its way into mass culture to the point where I have even heard the anchor of the NBC nightly news say it. Who's Next is definitely one of the ten best albums ever.

[@urgemore]

Right? Like a cultural meme (in the old sense of the word). I know there have been dozens of times in my life when I've mentally recited, "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss" in response to a situation.

[@colindeer9657]

Once seen live. Forever Cherished never forgotten !!!

[@brucelytle1144]

I got to see the Who in 67 or so, at a high school "dance". Shawnee Mission South. Best school dance ever! I sat on the stage, mesmerized by Pete's playing, Rodger swinging the Mike around.

[@2ToneWalt]

This is one of the tracks my great friend calls a value for money track on the jukebox, a long fantastic track that you never get bored of and Baba O' Riley has been my ringtone on my phone for as long as I can remember. A very distinctive start to a track. 🤘👍

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I think I need to change that to my wake up alarm on Alexa.

[@2ToneWalt]

👍@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980

[@elmagodelmaryahoo]

*Very Well* described, Adam, and duly Acknowledged..... with a _"minute of silence",_ too in appreciative memory for the Incredible Keith Moon.

[@user-bt9th7cz7u]

Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world any more. There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of a tree, the trembling of a leaf.

[@sharonrobledo136]

I saw The Who in 1989 @ the Biggest Party In History with Randy Quaid here in Houston Texas. It was an amazing show inside and out. The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Stevie Ray Vaughan and of course The Who. Gotta tell you Stevie was on fire that day you couldn’t help but feel the energy he poured into the crowd. He played outside and inside the venue. Just a blast a party never to be repeated

[@floundergearjam]

Adam, thanks for all that you and y our team put together. Love this channel. Today's episode is about one of my favorite bands. BTW, The Who's Next album is their opus magnus.

[@davidjarvie9546]

Baba o riley is my fav "Who" track....great job "wont get fooled again"..🇬🇧👍

[@ProfessorofRock]

thanks!

[@mossygreen2790]

Honestly, I have "favourites" at different times, it depends, but I love all their work, tbey are fantastic!! Seen them live many times in the 70's & 80's. Was a fan ever since Substitute & a very young mod. 😁🇬🇧👍

[@dougbodenhamer9391]

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.......possibly the truest line in a song, ever.

[@bobmusser9789]

The summer of 71, got 3 albums delivered from Columbia Record Club, picked the Who album to play first, a beautiful Saturday morning, all by myself, cranked up the stereo, laid down face up on couch and my life was reawakening by "Won't Get Fooled Again. Vietnam War comes to mind, lost 3 buddies over there for "nuttin". This album changed and sobered me up to "Life".

[@Jonny-Saurus-Wrecks]

At the risk of sounding redundant, or worse, trite, you rock, Professor. The research you, et al (?) do for these incredible videos is profound and comprehensive. You mentioned you yourself are one of the many who consider "Who's Next" is their "Opus," and truer words were never spoken. Every song is perfect, and "Who's Next" joins the pantheon of albums on which this rarity occurs. "Rumours," "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," "Dark Side of the Moon . . ." Stop me now. Thanks again for starting my day on the right foot, erm, ear?

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I wholeheartedly agree about Who’s Next.

[@istankimjong-unbutcantstan3398]

Didn't you mean "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen?

[@Jonny-Saurus-Wrecks]

@@istankimjong-unbutcantstan3398 I'd love to write a comprehensive list . . . The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars . . . Fragile . . . Wish You Were Here . . . A Trick of the Tail . . . But I have more years behind me than in front of me, and that list would take every second of those few years. And I'd still be a fraction of complete. As far as I know, and my brain is rusty at times, "Don't Stop Me Now," is a song by Queen, but the album is "Jazz." So, while a great song, it didn't make my cut for perfect albums.

[@jimmalmstrom6593]

It’s a Greatest Hits studio album

[@MyName-pl7zn]

If you don't have a copy of Who's Next, run out right now it is a must for every music fan! Pete wrote a masterpiece with this song, capturing the anti establishment rebellion perfectly. 1967-69 changed music and rock and roll into more than just music, it demanded we think and get involved. Great episode professor, can you do Baba O'Reilly some time it is wildly misinterpreted by many.

[@ProfessorofRock]

YEs of course!

[@jeffreyskoritowski4114]

If anything WGFA is a warning.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I listened to it digitally via KZbin and I agree with you!

[@MyName-pl7zn]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I love Behind Blue Eyes on this album, great song but the album is

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@MyName-pl7zn That is a great song.

[@privatepilot4064]

My all time favorite real rock n roll love song is on this same album- Bargain. It describes what real love is. Real love isn’t about you, real love is about who you love.

[@julieharding6631]

A mantra for humanity - lets take it up! Each one of us can add to the change - believe it. Always a favourite album and I still have it. xxx

[@SPak-rt2gb]

Saw The Who at the L.A. Sports Arena in 1980 had 5th row center seats. My ears were ringing for 3 days after that. Man they played loud.

[@johnathansaegal3156]

Born in '68, The Who have always been part of my life or at least somewhere in the background as different groups came and went, The Who with Townsend's windmill playing of the guitar was something every kid in a garage band tried to imitate, but no matter who was number one for the week, records of The Who were always within reach. No matter if you were a Mod, Country, New Wave, or Pop, everyone enjoyed The Who... at least around the people I knew (can't speak for everyone).

[@icanseeformiles9387]

Well said, Johnathan! You speak for me, too.

[@terrycain3843]

Me too born in 68 Zep,The who and Pink Floyd ruled my late 70s -early 80s rock hero’s .Been a fan every since the first notes I heard from each band.

[@tbarry4990]

When I was 13 my older brother bought the "Who's Next" album. I immediately took it from him when he jumped on a christian band wagon and was throwing out his rock albums. I still have it and refuse to part with it. There isn't a single song on that album that isn't great. Thanks Prof for reminding me of some great musical times ... that the new generations will never understand - at least not without your help. I think you had to grow up with the music in the 60's and 70's to really catch the message and the power in the music. 😀

[@DOGFOODACTUAL8541]

To quote..... Ditto ~Tagert~ The Who shaped my life as a youngster. This album, Quadropheina, and later The Who By Numbers, shaped me into a tough kid who was born last amongst 6 sisters. It gave me a confidence and testosterone drive that is still somewhere in this 58 year old. Hearing this music brings it all back. I have two CD boxes in a glass display on the wall, with a hammer hanging on a chain next to it. Inscribed, in case of emergency, break glass..... That's how I feel about those albums.

[@paulkinzer7661]

'Who's Next' is one of the greatest albums ever. 1971 was, I think, the best year in rock and roll history. Not necessarily what was in the singles charts, but, man, the albums from that year! My son (I'm 63; he's 22, and a big fan of album rock) thinks 1972 beats it, but this album, on its own, makes that a silly idea to me. Every note on this entire album is etched into me. We had the 8-track when I was a kid, and we pretty much wore it out on the stereo my brother and I had in our attic bedroom, and for which we made our own speakers because we couldn't find any that had big enough woofers for this and other albums we wanted to hear LOUD. At the time, I knew nothing about the music's background and development, though the massage was very clear, even though I was a pre-teen when I first heard it. Since then, I've learned quite a bit of the back story, but as always, you've given me way more to mull over. Now do Baba O'Reilly (unless you already have: I can't keep up!)

[@ProfessorofRock]

Perfect!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

1971 is definitely the best year for music in the 70s. It’s right up there with 1967 and 1984.

[@carlacook5181]

Thank you Adam, this was a very good episode.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Glad you liked it!

[@waynead754]

First saw The Who in 1967 at the Murray The K Shows. Went specifically to see the Who, sat through all the shows one day to see multiple sets. 46 years later, I still turn up the volume and crank out Who songs whenever I play my guitar.

[@quetzalflight5790]

"YOU ARE AWESOME AT PRESENTING THE MUSIC THE ARTIST THE THOUGHT AND STRUCTURE INCLUDING THE TIME OF THE MUSIC. THANK YOU THANKS FROM BROOKLYN NY BLESSINGS CHEERS 👍💯🙏☕️🥞🧇🍳🥓🌮😁🤜⚾️🤛

[@TXMusicDrummer]

I have to say, I love the Who's Next album as well as Baba O'Riley and Won't Get Fooled Again, but to me, Bargain is the best song of that classic album.

[@bmanske1]

At the time, synthesizers could only produce a single note at a time. Baba is the greatest composition written for and played on these one note wonders. This album made me splurge on a pair of Sony MDRV6 headphones. I can't describe the feeling of listening to it under those headphones for the first time.

[@areneesouder]

I knew exactly what song this would be. It always takes me back to when I was 13, and working at my family's monument company, with a super cute boyfriend living pretty close and riding his bike to see me there. Yeah, I always go back to those days.

[@guillermojimenez9037]

Rock n roll songs like these was the reason I left mexico for being repressive everything was prohibited till mid 80s I didn’t understood the lyrics they make more sense now love n live to listen music like this

[@peterflynn2111]

Top tune that ended up as Who`s biggest hit of 70`s 80`s peaking at 14 here in Australia ; album peaked at 3 and spent 25 weeks in our Album chart

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Good info, Peter. Thanks 🙏

[@brandisriba7478]

On a totally different note, I found it to be so appropriate as the entering song for the CSI Miami series, the legendary scream always coming when the shock of the newest crime scene makes itself known - a brilliant use of this - and then the concept of not being able to fool the subsequent crime scene analysts because the science can always point the way - if the CSI members could use their brainpower to not be fooled - just another dimension of this song

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

That’s such a good use of the song!

[@seasaltysam6944]

The Who - master musicians! Who’s next is my fave album and have had the blessing of seeing them live in Sheffield city hall, Wembley arena and Sheffield again.

[@461oceanboulevard]

later stated as ‘poor man wanna be rich, rich man wanna be king and a king ain’t satisfied until he rules everything’

[@dranet47]

The sound of my childhood! I'm pretty sure I wore out my album.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Who’s Next is a must listen.

[@egmjag]

Songs like this are symbolic of the creativity and complexity that embodied music in the 70s and even early 80s. It seemed to have faded out especially in the 90s. Grunge and alternative was monotonous, dreary and just plain boring compared to the dynamic and exciting sounds of the 70s and early 80s. Back in the 90s I yearned for the kind of music I grew up to as a kid in the 70s.

[@WisePhoenixRising]

I just find it very sad that everyone fell asleep again....beginning with repression, then personal computers, and people have NO IDEA of how many rights they have lost since then. Thanks for this video.

[@maiak846]

I feel so blessed to have thrashed this album as a teenager in the 70's, along with many other masterful rock and prog rock albums of that era. As far as solo artists go, Roger Daltry's 'Ride a Rock Horse' was a fave, and speaking of his screaming vocals, on that album, my fave song has always been 'Proud'. It's so powerful and gritty and infectious! When I listen to it even today, it just doesn't date. If the story of the song hasn't been told on this channel, please consider it professor! 🙏

[@RC32Smiths01]

The Who definitely have no end to their explosive identity. It's true what they say about them, they really do have a lead guitarist, lead bass, lead drums, and lead vocals!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Perfect band.

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@ProfessorofRock Exactly

[@mossygreen2790]

Ha, ha or as Pete Townsend said = " 3 geniuses & Roger". That's actually true, as Roger said this & added his quip of "thanks Pete". But I am sure back then Townsend really didn't appreciate Roger's skills & talents, but probably does now? I have seen them live, a few times, in the 70's at The Rainbow & at Hammersmith & in the 80's at the Albert Hall, They were brilliant, knocked our socks off... especially when Keith was alive!!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@mossygreen2790 ahh they have their charm as humans alright!

[@mossygreen2790]

@@RC32Smiths01 oh definitely & it's what we Brits call humour & being sarcky (sarcastic) 😁, it is (or was??) a way of life 😁👍

[@Ganja-jh6iy]

On the album cover, Keith is freaky small.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Yes he is!

[@gregwasserman2635]

He was actually 2 inches taller than Roger Daltry.

[@M5guitar1]

I ran into Pete Townsend at the SNA (John Wayne) Airport. The place was near empty, and he walked by with a guitar strapped on his back. He was on his cell phone and and I thought about asking for an autograph, but I didn't out of fear that he'd tell me to piss off. That song is my all time favorite and I learned to play it years ago. I still have that original 70s album, all scratched up now.

[@sungoddiss]

Love, love, love, your shows! Always learn so much. Thank you for what you’re doing.

[@user-jp5nc8zf7m]

I didn't know any of this, I had all the who albums but never could get into them much, I still remember 'boris the spider' for some odd reason. But really fascinating stuff, how many musicians really get this muchinto the details anymore I wonder.

[@questionmanga3963]

Wikipedia and Who”s Next documentary has the same info.

[@steveludwig4200]

Pete Townshend is THE best rock lyricist in history, Daltrey is THE best front man/lead singer and THE WHO is THE best rock band of all time.....especially LIVE. And every member is at least one of the top 3 at their instrument in rock history.....period.

[@hotrox2112]

No argument here, but I'd stack up Ray Davies lyrically Catalogue to matching Pete's.

[@steveludwig4200]

@@hotrox2112Only Kinks songs I recall are Your Really Got Me, All Day and All of the Night and that insipid Lola nonsense. I saw then LIVE once in Detroit 1979 with Ian Hunter and don't recall their set at all so it must have been lame...

[@awbs458]

3rd stone from the sun back in the early 70's. my uncles used to play prog rock all the time at my grandparents. i remember hearing it and being blown away. i was 3/4 at the time. because of my uncles, i love prog rock as they played a lot of that back then.

[@counterpuncher01]

Wonderful show Adam....Roger is my hero as a singer myself....he's the one who got it all started. I thoroughly enjoyed you covering them...please do more WHO. We love you Adam