The Who - A Quick One While He's Away - Chicago School of Rock

[@stefanhamilton8713]

The kids are alright! Well done 👍

[@fluffydelberg]

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[@gg_afb3598]

A quick while he's away its called...

[@JJSMJ]

​@@gg_afb3598 he is saying they are good at playing this song *facepalm*

[@jgfunk]

@@gg_afb3598 /wooosh

[@jimwelsh997]

Am very impressed with these kids this is not a easy song to do. And they know what real music is. And it's THE WHO GREATEST ROCK AND ROLL BAND OF ALL TIME..

[@Jefferson1969-u4s]

The genius of Pete Townsend. It makes me smile to know there’s wonderful kids out there making marvellous music. You’re all amazing ❤️

[@kurtb8474]

Been listening to this song for over 45 years. Thanks, kids! Nice job!

[@leach1527]

A really imaginative and not very obvious choice of song to cover.

[@amadeomenavicente546]

This Song is about child abuse...

[@katherinegolovanova7758]

@@amadeomenavicente546 it actually is not

[@austrianpainterinhiding88]

+Amadeo Mena Vicente I believe you're misinformed. You can take what you want from it, as with any music, but the song actually explains itself.

[@amadeomenavicente546]

@terrialan3 Pete himself explained the Song in an Interview. No! In a concert!

[@TMthe33rd]

@@amadeomenavicente546 that's dumb you're dumb

[@JohnDoe-pm3oq]

Truly remarkable! Happy to find this gem nearly 7 years too late.

[@groover5524]

A tricky one to cover . Well done in even attempting this !

[@TheFryingPanStudio]

Great to see these kids knowing and playing good music! Real artists!

[@rocknpiero]

Probably you were a bit anxious, some of you, but what a really good cover of a really good song ! One of my favorites from the Who ! Congratulations from France !

[@mrjesus6366]

Odd to see younger people cover this, but they did a damn good cover.

[@MidWestConcertVideo2]

Mr Jesus This was a tribute to 1966. The season was the celebrate this location's tenth year, so they did "Decades of Rock" - seven shows, starting at 1956 and finishing with 2016.

[@sspaay]

Lovely kids, lovely cover. Big respect to the young lady with blonde hair for exploring the lower range of her vocals.

[@jeanlessage7560]

Personally I think it’s lacking the bite and the energy but pretty good these kid are miles better than me when I was their age

[@andybenstead7240]

who are the plonkers that have clicked thumbs down , this is great to here a bunch of kids do one of my fave tracks by the best band that has and will ever be in the world ,you kids are alright

[@MidWestConcertVideo2]

I think you called it accurately. Plonkers, they are indeed.

[@markjohnston1813]

you guys are so amazing the who woukd be so proud of all of you,just so brilliant

[@alangurneysmall3052]

Amazing! Curious if they knew subject matter!

[@veritasrex66]

Love that one of the guitararists is wearing the tee with the target on front. Nice nod to the Mods.

[@euanshanks]

Genius. Great playing by the band. My kids play in bands at dalkeith, Scotland. Keep on rocking

[@glowaves]

Love the drums.

[@ckallaher]

Incredible! Fantastic! All the superlatives! What a choice, too. How do high school kids in the 21st century even know about this song?

[@andymassingham]

Might as well go for one of the trickiest ones! Superb, and it was great to hear a version leaning toward the Quick One LP version with the extra Ivor verse and the harmonies up front as well as the lighter ‘66 guitar sound. Kudos to the drummer doing one of the most demanding ten minutes in rock. And the really tight finale, gradual acceleration and door-slam ending was PERFECTION.

[@kerrrangg]

Accidentally stumbled upon this video, and I’m very pleased. Massive Who and Keith Moon fan, the drummer was great at keeping time, I know from experience that this song is far from easy to play. Probably one of the hardest ones I know… So big props to the drummer! Lovely cover, the band would love this! Talented kids!

[@KMeehan5150]

Brings a tear to my eye, kids pulling this great song out of the bag!

[@ballhawk387]

A very gutsy choice, and well played gentler take. Love the way the guitarist toward the left has on a target t-shirt, too. Good going, kids!

[@bart99gt]

It is pretty faithful to the album version on "A Quick One" It is much more laid back than the live versions that people are more familiar with.

[@peterbeard3567]

Just discovered this Brilliant!!!!!

[@DWGERRY26]

Absolutely Brilliant! It's nice to see today's youth playing songs older than their mother. Thanks for posting! I probably have a smile on my face all day

[@mickberry164]

Absolutely magnificent! It's so special to see such young people dedicating themselves to music that reaches beyond the ages. There once was a note...listen!

[@AndreasBerdan]

That`s fantastic! Respect for the young people!

[@donsmith5385]

The kids as a band did a good attempt, the vocals are amazing! I been listening to this song for decades, I loved hearing the harmonies that they were able to fit into this really awesome. The rest of the band hopefully listen and compare to the original

[@johnf155]

What a great cover. Well done

[@ricklynch4985]

kids did a great job but the fact that the drummer is playing this straight and not " Moonie" style makes a bit of a difference

[@MidWestConcertVideo2]

Rick Lynch Remember what Moon said, that he was "the best Keith Moon style drummer in the world." The kids style is closer to Kenny Jones.

[@lennierichardson1387]

She's got all the time in the world.

[@JOHNWLOUCKS]

wonderful that these kids would even do this. My fav Who version is the one from the Rolling Stone Circus.

[@ballhawk387]

Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Playing it Moon style might be part of the Doctoral recital.

[@crescentfreshbret]

It ain’t easy to play like Moon. The guy was a human avalanche! One of a kind.

[@lindahoward4465]

Fabulous well done 👍 I’m so happy to see these young children performing the greatest music from the greatest rock band ever 👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jorgey1969]

Fantastic rendition. Good work!

[@FishingLuhrs]

Awesome!!

[@tonym994]

not quite aggressive enough, but for them to even attempt it, kind of validates me as a WHO fan. BRAVO!

[@DOUGDONUT]

Fantastic. I was in stage band at this age. .

[@grengeg7373]

Well done. Pete Townshend would be proud

[@cade9173]

Keith and John wouldn’t 😂

[@vaporgott3674]

nah probably not

[@rollingstone80]

Peter is not proud of himself

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Going for the deep cuts. Not an easy song to pull off. Well done.

[@A14b19]

Very good wish I was that standard ❤

[@paulrusso1120]

well done!

[@Proximoprod]

this needs way more views

[@gw3856]

Really fun! Nice job!

[@TomP9054]

SUPERB! WHO WOULD'VE KNOWN AT LEAST ONE OF THEM KNEW THAT SONG! WELL DONE!!

[@tangyorange6509]

I do!

[@andymyers2857]

Brilliant. I wonder Ifany of them know the story behind the "cello cello cello" lines .

[@gregcrowe8885]

Awesome Beautiful 💖

[@rickydicky100]

Great cover of a hard classic to cover

[@atusiitou9923]

Nice cover. The melody you chose is excellent.

[@randomdudeyoudontknow]

Great choice of music and so is your performance.

[@marguskiis7711]

great rendition

[@ThePogle]

Well done

[@joramvanzyverden8958]

I love it! This is my all time favorite who song and few people have ever heard of it. Good job.

[@tomfarrell3236]

Bravo Great Job!

[@rodolfojamesdebarros2263]

Amo o the who!!!! Essa música é perfeita!!! Ótimo cover!!!!!!!

[@LR-ui8cb]

Thank you! Its great. Greetings from Germany👍👍☃🎅

[@skytop71]

Awesome job!

[@KMeehan5150]

Remind me to donate to the Chicago School of Rock!

[@MidWestConcertVideo2]

They have a scholarship fund for kids who would like to learn music whose parents can't afford it.

[@CaptainAmerica-nl4tq]

The Sweetest part of this version is ..... You made it yours ! Fantastic all the way around ! Keep up the great work young ones ! ☺🙌

[@celesteazarcon3970]

wow The Who will be so proud of you guys!

[@ohpopshop]

Nicely done--bravo!

[@VallinSFAS]

Now that they have Lincoln Center medallions and 2 dead Europeans, The Who really ARE officially Opera composers. THEY got to perform 'Tommy' at Constitution Hall in DC in 1969 with no "issues". But since I lived there then, I sort of wish they had played at the Lincoln Memorial. We would have heard them all the way to Maryland Av. NE!

[@Stephanjnj]

Amazing performance!

[@jorgecavalcanti7938]

Congratulations!! Amazing Cover!!

[@Thejbirdy]

LOVE THIS!!!!!

[@danthefan5378]

This is HOPE!

[@alelor04]

Good...very good

[@alfonso598]

Great cover

[@alfonso598]

You kids are alright!

[@josephmanfredi5389]

Certainly an A+ for effort! Great to see the young generation being musically enlightened!

[@Chafflives]

I was 13 years old when I bought that album. Not much younger than them. Challenging, but you cracked it.

[@martinredfern5706]

Bravo, really good cover of a brilliant song :)

[@motorpsych0]

Fantastic!

[@jct7588]

Bravo

[@HerdingDogRescuer]

What ambition to take on a monster of a song like this.

[@FNM98765]

Wow, just wow

[@croydonable]

That was amazing ! These kids done the Who justice , well done !

[@Woulloux]

Great cover kids. I'm a Who fan since my teen years, I'm 22 now. This has always been one of my favourite songs, way too underated in my opinion. Seeing younger fellows covering it really makes me glad! Now you just have to work on your attitude! 😎 Own the stage, you are rockstars! And feel the song too, especially the bassist and drummer, don't do the minimum, go for it, even if that means hitting wrong notes in rehearsals! Cheers from France

[@carlosalbertoosoriorobledo7936]

Hermosas excelente cover

[@CP5699]

Nice job, young men and ladies.

[@ArkanTheClean]

First LP I ever bought & my fav traqck back in the day (I was 14) Was dreadingg this but wow ............. really enjoyed this and they put a smile on my face .................. You are forgiven

[@jasonmichaelcook2239]

We're all forgiven!!

[@rodolfojamesdebarros2263]

Melhor cover do the who!!!!! The who não tem cover!!!

[@rodolfojamesdebarros2263]

Raridade!!!!

[@BlueStripesRocks]

Great!

[@markjohnston1769]

well done young people fantastic good to see the younger generation appreciate good music Pete and the roger would be proud as the late great Keith and john would to

[@tapsahtip]

Nice one . .cani cover . .

[@kevinharrison3265]

Sweet!👍🙏❤️🎉

[@vpapandrea]

Great job kids!

[@roymclean1198]

been listening to the Who for over 40 years. a fun kick at one of my fave bits by the mods... your bass-player isn't quite up to Ox's harmonics but he does an awesome job. your drummer is clearly ready to tour. nice job everybody

[@MidWestConcertVideo2]

Roy McLean Thank you on their behalf. This was a regular season show, where all the kids in the School pick one of the show programs offered, then learn it over 12 or so weeks, then do two shows for the public. So there will be a mixture of skill levels on display, with the more experienced kids mentoring the less experienced. As you noticed, the drummer is one of the more experienced (as is the keyboard player.) And by doing different music every season, they get exposed to the entire spectrum of Rock music.

[@cade9173]

MidWest Concert Video really? Cause the drummer sucked no offense I thought she was the worst member of the band by far

[@1967DIF]

One word! - Impressive!

[@whooligan71bassman58]

Awesome band!

[@irnative4888]

Great job guys and gals. The Who did this song on " Live at Leeds" in I think 1970 it's a double album if you love the Who, and I believe you do, it's only Roger on vocals, Pete guitar, John bass, and Kieth on drums.check it out y'all will love it. rock on.

[@crescentfreshbret]

The Live At Leeds version wasn’t the version I heard, and it’s still my favorite (all the stage banter and Pete’s hilarious spoken preface enhance it greatly) with The Rolling Stones Rock ‘n Roll Circus version as a close second.

[@crazykong5246]

great ensemble

[@MidWestConcertVideo2]

The Chicago School of Rock has a really exceptional vocal program.

[@drumzRfun1]

Great drummer!

[@relativity1581]

BRAVO!

[@strace67]

Wow! Well done to all involved. Keith Moon is looking down in absolute joy when he watches that drummer!

[@stefaniebuckley5342]

Sammy Sue no he’s not😂

[@atormuzenza8375]

The who glee version

[@crescentfreshbret]

At least they’re playing instruments.

[@tintomara6209]

A brave and ambitious song choice,nice harmonies,just a little lacking in that trademark ferocious energy the Who were so renowned for!

[@walter_46-p7l]

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

[@kevbob]

Goose bumps in the closing You Are Forgiven section

[@scottderechinsky9896]

LONG LIVE THE WHO!!!! The kids were certainly alright. 🤘

[@Zacdawac]

If you are still playing together, please contact me about a musical theater version of A QUICK ONE that I'd love to see your perform.

[@MidWestConcertVideo2]

They leave the School of Rock at 18, so a number of the older kids have already left. But you should contact the music directors at your local School of Rock, and they might be interested in working with you. They did a production of Tommy with Second City.

[@Johnjohn-gq3du]

Wow. Anything bad in the future anyone of y'all do will, in fact, be forgiven. Terrific.

[@MrMalort]

Takes guts to do this song. Nice job

[@strat8333]

Great to see the kids go for it! I try at the age of 69.

[@danmitchell323]

Heh heh. "69."

[@HueyRocks23]

Circles...my head is going 'round in circles.