The Who - Baba O'Reily -- In [High Definition] HD! -1979 - The Kids Are Alright

[@glicmathan1771]

One of the best live performances of all time. One of the best “stadium rock” songs of all time.

[@Rob4617]

Totally agreed,together with the Queen performence at Live Aid!

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

I'm a decrepid ol man who was there and I thank god for that

[@allanox]

@@PINKFL0YD-s2h i salute you, sir!

[@fordprefect4345]

This is so over dubbed😂😂😂

[@paulmarclalonde3834]

Hmmmm nope

[@mikeconklin1567]

The 1970’s Rock and Roll era was epic. Thanks for the memories.

[@mv_5878]

Pete's infatuation with the tambourine reminds me of "more cowbell" sketch

[@mikerayner5938]

It’s a quality tambourine, cos try as he might he can’t put his fist through it. 😆

[@lukebrown3929]

My thoughts exactly

[@lukebrown3929]

That bass tho

[@gsx1400madboy]

My wife always says “you’re living in the past listening to that music “. To which I say “have you seen the future?” F that. It may be 2024 outside, but my music will forever stay 70-80s

[@Robmulert2830]

I totally agree my friend!!

[@mantralibre1367]

You'll hear of a guy called Beethoven, future is full of his stuff. Really hardcore, dude. 😂❤

[@Geo46115]

1974 - Belle Vue Manchester, I was there, still got the program (somewhere)... massive massive fan - still am, still wear the T-shirt. Never been a band like 'em, AND there never ever will be. Nuff said eh?

[@andysokal1564]

My wife is the same way. Really wants me to listen to modern stuff. But I'm telling you this is the Shit!!

[@kazitude1]

@@gsx1400madboy My wife says same thing. My reply does listening to Mozart or Beethoven get old? Does going to a museum get old?

[@b.arborio2404]

No filters ...no studio sound effects ! What you heard on LP/ Cassette was what you heard live! talk about a generation!!

[@waltermameli2026]

And of course 8 track tapes.....those were the days my friend we thought they would never end.....

[@jonautry]

The irony of course being that they’re playing to a synthesizer backing track on this one. Haha

[@brucesmith9144]

No autotune. Daltry’s voice is epic.

[@Archangel0804]

When "BANDS" had talent. Today there is no such thing as a Band. Bands have instruments and associated people IN said band, who know how to play those intruments. Concerts are a live performance of a Band or Bands. Music today is basically non-existent. And "Musical" Talent is TOTALLY non-existent

[@pennymuir4609]

Rush

[@marcussmith3934]

Happy 80th Birthday Roger Harry Daltrey!(Born March 1, 1944)😃🥳🎂🎉🎊🎈🎁🍾🥂👍👏🙌

[@Deadbuck73]

Why doesn’t this come up in everyone’s feed every dang day...

[@theodoreritola9758]

I DONT BE LEAVE KZbin ,,, THIS SONG HAS NOT EAVEN HAVE 1 million views YA WRIGHT WHAT GIVES ? THIS SONG IS EPIC

[@unclebob7937]

@@theodoreritola9758 It's cause us old Who fans are thinning out as time goes by. Rock into infinity. 👍😎🔥🤘

[@janesackville-faught668]

It does in mine lol

[@poopy_pants_joe1194]

@@theodoreritola9758 Since Townshend was ARRESTED for possessing CHILD PORN, the WHO became a lot less cool.

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

Look how John is watching everyone making sure they are all on time, doing what they are suppose to and making sure the song stays together. RIP Ox

[@sparkyguitar0058]

Between John and his thunder fingers and Keith being all over the place actually it was Pete and his prefect timing that kept the band in time. Maybe not on this song per say but normally it was just that way.

[@forestfeet5769]

This is unique for its time because the synth loop doesn't allow for any tempo fluctuation which is why Keith is wearing headphones here. Nowadays most big acts have all members wearing in ear monitors and are playing to backing tracks with a click. This particular song is sort of an early precursor to that method. The Wall live performances by Pink Floyd are an even better example because everything had to sync up with the on screen projections and continuity between songs.

[@geofreyr]

Is that right - is that the role of the bassist? (fascinating to me because I have studied on a tiny bit of music comprising of only level 1 theory), but have no idea about practical stuff like that, it's really interesting!

[@marcmcfarland5113]

This simply cannot be played too loud.

[@muskokamike127]

Reminds me of the scene in house when he's listening to it and cuddy comes in and pulls the plug just before the crash (at 0:42)..."you ruined a perfect song"

[@0623kaboom]

when your ears bleed its too loud ... so yes it can be played too loud ...

[@didoman2645]

Maybe not. But I'm sure as shit going to try to!

[@Andrew-on5do]

WHAT!?!

[@TheWodasi]

you know Pete burnt out his ears/hearing in the Studio not in the live concerts... love to been there to witness him putting together Who's Next ... in the studio ..

[@kazitude1]

As a 63 yr old fan, this is fkn awesome!!!!;!!!!!!!!!!💥👏👍💯

[@HRL48]

I'm 65!

[@iancmitchell]

I am 63 when I bought a new hi fi if it couldn’t handle a WHO song loud I didn’t buy 😂

[@scottspoerry2761]

68 yrs old and I concur big time.....!

[@Ruda-n4h]

Biblical.

[@dr.OgataSerizawa]

72 next week. Been listening to The Who for almost 60 years. I’m a lucky guy

[@justinbetland9792]

I was never a huge fan of The Who but last summer as I sold my house and was moving out, I found hundreds of vinyl albums that had apparently been left behind by renters over the years up in the attic. The Who must've been their favorite band. I took all those albums to my new place and bought a record player. Here I am exploring them on KZbin and realizing just what a great live band they were. This song is breathtaking.

[@MrSmiley1964]

Welcome to the party my friend. Better late than never.

[@noahreaves8235]

You’ll hear one song, then another, and another. It’ll keep snowballing

[@allendebono3460]

Just say them last year, with a 48 piece orchestra, in Tampa...and they both sounded great..

[@johnhinz4185]

The Worlds Greatest Rock and Roll Band !

[@theodoreritola9758]

A half a million views WHAT EVER ,, YOU TUBE

[@jdub2104]

42 years ago and the quality of this is kickass!! God bless some HD

[@brooks5656]

I used to be baffled by this as well...I guess when they recorded on film it's the equivalent of our HD today.

[@thebookwasbetter3650]

Best thing in the world is when a young person finds a video like this on youtube and goes up to a parent (or I guess now a grandparent) and says, 'hey check out this new band!'

[@dickfitzwell8275]

And for the next 10 years, you keep "showing us all these new bands" you find. And all we can do is smile and nod our approval.

[@agnostic47]

It always amused me when my son's friends would through my record collection and just say "Wow".

[@davehansen7719]

Pete was high as a kite but brilliant, John unflappable, Keith bemused and Roger at his vocal best. Tremendous performance by one of the most legendary groups in the history of Rock and Roll.

[@MrMashman93]

Amen to all that sir.

[@christopherhughes2211]

Could not have said it better. Pure genius.

[@Dana-wq5tp]

Incredible, legendary live band. Anyone who saw them will tell you it's probably the best show they ever saw. And for those who didn't see it, check out the 2001 live performance of "Baba O' Riley" from NYC in dedication to the fallen heroes of 9/11. With Ringo's son, Zack on drums, it was an amazing performance. No one wanted to follow the Who that night.

[@paultorgerson8776]

Broad relativity. The song

[@craigking817]

Should be an Olympic sport to personate mr.pete.a true legend

[@ArleneVonAllemann]

My God but the British invasion was fabulous. Nothing matched their talent. Led Zep, The Who, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Queen, I can go on and on. ❤

[@caravaggio31]

A miracle on KZbin. Moon died in 1978 but hes here playing in 1979 .........

[@neillevine511]

That was my thought. LOL.

[@JamesWalshBristolKids]

I think this is from the film The Kids Are Alright - may have been released in theatres in August 1979

[@BushcraftingBogan]

One of his goals was to stay young forever. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

[@peter10245]

It´s an Echo from the Past travelling through Time like a Shockwave that lingers on and on and on and on...

[@Helix751]

The who??

[@Fireworxs2012]

*I was at this Show. 17 years old...It was every bit as good live as it is here...Except...It was LOUDER....MUCH MUCH LOUDER*

[@davidlloyd3116]

I played this at my wife’s funeral, aged 50. She loved CSI. A brilliant biochemist and I miss her.

[@worldofgnr]

She knows it, she can see you ❤

[@indigosue3070]

❤ Pretty darn sure I would have liked her

[@jgn2112]

I was 12 or 13 in the mid 80s and my dad made me paint the whole basement where there was a partially finished TV room. So I rented The Kids Are Alright on VHS, put it in the VCR, blasted the mono TV and got to work. I would stop and rewind this part so many times because it was my favorite song by The Who, that hearing this version in particular will always remind me of that day as a kid, spent painting in the basement, listening to The Who, when rock n roll meant the world.

[@richardfurlott4243]

It sure was fun !!!

[@GreenCanvasInteriorscape]

What a trip and joy to share this with my teenagers at age 57

[@Richard-mh5ll]

I saw The Who at Woodstock 3 Daze of great music Hendrix closed the door! Six months later I was in the jungle in Vietnam a fucking disaster! But it was the Best time to be alive! To all of my brothers friends that are no longer here God Bless!

[@dickfitzwell8275]

And thank you for your service.

[@udokleindienst6132]

Du Glücklicher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BobbyBecker-t9j]

WHAT A GREAT TIME IN LIFE ,FOR THE GREATEST MUSIC EVER AND FOREVER 👍✌️😎🎸🎤🥁🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶!BOB.

[@lincolnlawyer9704]

I saw the Who on Sunday July 20th, 1980 at Exposition stadium in Toronto. Kenneth Jones replaced the died Keith Moon on the tour. I drove home three hours away to start my new job in the Sarnia Chemical Valley. Didn’t sleep at all that night and went into work. I bought a t-shirt at the concert and wore it to work on my first day with the date on it. I retired in 2021. On my last day, I dug up the old shirt I saved and wore it to work on my last day. Everyone at work had a good laughed. Oddly enough the shirt still fit.

[@danielrussell606]

Very cool story! 😎

[@alessandrogrisorio3291]

Magic!

[@princessolatino]

God this entire video is such a vibe. The song, the video quality, the outfits. Literally such a wonderful 5:19 minutes.

[@daskritterhaus5491]

what are the odds 4 musical geniuses getting together and making one of the top 5 rock and roll groups EVER.

[@Smedley1947]

In the era of the late '60s and early '70s, pretty damn good. The late 60s was a veritable Big Bang of musical Talent featuring some of the finest singer-songwriters and instrumentalists ever to walk on this planet. We just took it for granted and thought that music would always be like that. Boy were we wrong about that. We slipped from this kind of stuff into fucking Disco, of all things. Now I might like three or four disco songs but considering how many were written and got monster air time that's not a very good ratio of like to dislike. One that Springs to mind is That's the Way by KC and the Sunshine Band.

[@BenjaminHBratton]

Roger? um....

[@waldopepper1]

Thundering drums and bass, windmill guitar and screaming vocals..BRILLIANT! it’s what rock and roll is all about. Thank you gents, thank you for being “who” you are!

[@jeffdavis7356]

After many decades it’s too easy to forget how magnificent the songs and bands of that era really were.

[@spacecowboy5000]

The Who is one of the best live bands ever. And John Entwhistle's bass playing just blows my mind!

[@mattnlogan101]

this is literally the simplest bass line ever... a trained monkey could play the bass for this song

[@wasup8264]

@@mattnlogan101 any other entwhistle bassline is a totally different story lmao

[@davidacevedo8620]

You know, the bass player is not the showman in the band, but no doubt he did his job excellently, his bass playing has been impeccable thru the ages and I'd say he has a lot to do with the success of the band as a whole, and I guess the only one that isn't gesturing and jumping around. Roger, well, imagine Queen without Freddy, that's what Roger is to the band. Pete, the songwriter and along with Keith the eyecatchers of the group, no doubt. I admit, I have rediscovered the band, didn't know much about it until "Who Are You" back in the middle seventies, but watching their videos I recognized the sound at the beginning and since it has stuck to my mind. Keith Moon, well, Keith is a big powerhouse in the band, I have always liked his style of drumming, which reminded me of a video I was watching of Rush, "Tom Sawyer" and in one of the sudden glances at the band drummer I saw this guy that very much looked like Keith and asked myself if it was possible that Rush's recording was before Moon's passing because this guy played, drummed very similar to Moon, and of course Googled it. Come the discussion about the proverbial egg or chicken first appearance, since these two musicians play, to my understanding, very much alike. Who found who? Who cares, what I care is the both, Neil Peart and Keith Moon have easily been a big part of the band successes. It is a shame they both passed away. I can't imagine any of the bands without them, although both drummers were of course replaced. Baba O'Riley is one of them anthems for The Who, a band that was discovered by the 90's generation by the CSI Miami theme song, whoever made that choice of using The Who song made a great choice, the people from that decade who grew up watching Caruso and the show now know The Who has been making great music since the early 70's. The Who is a great band, even without Moon. Now I rest my case.

[@johndavis1217]

@@davidacevedo8620 Peart and Who, easily in the top three of rock drummers. Geddy Lee and Entwistle easily in the top three bassist. Alex and Towshend are two overlooked guitarist. When I compare Peart and Moon, I see vast differences. Moon seems powerful and fast, he has some epic fills. Peart is a technician. Disclaimer, I'm no musician, just a fan of both bands.

[@camronbay1]

@@johndavis1217 Ginger Baker for drums and also Jack Bruce also Mitch Mitchell.

[@patrickcurtin4356]

So privileged to have been around for 70's rock...what an era❤

[@thirdgearband]

John Entwhistle “Thunder Fingers” holds the band together solid as a rock no gimmicks or tricks just pure musicianship!

[@Futballeditzz_]

We are not able to go in to create any additional work that you need

[@theoriginalmattman]

He was an amazing musician, soup-to-nuts.

[@natefarrell5153]

He was a titan. Talent beyond comprehension, an innovator, the true definition of rockstar, player, and force.

[@paultorgerson8776]

Amen

[@nightstalker2217]

My inspiration to pick up a bass

[@jorgeo9495]

No synchronized dancers. No laser light show. No auto tune. No half naked women. No designer clothing. Nothing but real people with real talent having a really good time and sharing with all of us. RIP Keith.

[@ECL332]

And RIP John Entwistle

[@troutfitter547]

And a shit pile of coke!

[@JackyThrilla]

But they've used backing tracks live. Ever wondered, why Keith Moon is wearing headphones taped around his head live? The keyborads are backing tracks. Just sayin'.

[@JackyThrilla]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqiygH-CfKesY5Ysi=VWrqbQib8c2C3K9d&t=395 Huh, what's that? A dancer, a laser light show, a half naked woman ... oh wait, no that's Roger Daltrey, so no half naked woman.

[@petergedd9330]

@@JackyThrilla Don't talk about stuff unless you know mate....just sayin.

[@kevinhughes1659]

This (this performance in particular) is THE best version of Baba O' Reily they ever recorded--it equals if not tops the studio version. This is from the Kilburn 1978 performance--one of Moon's last. they did two shows that day, with nearly identicle set lists. this particular one from the kids are allright differs from the DVD release, but it is very similar--but its better, that's my point

[@f.valencia163]

yeah mate!, sounds very good this version!!!

[@nayr87]

Shepperton Studios Filming for there Movie

[@pulsarlights2825]

Is it live or did they overdub it a little? I do agree, it's my favorite version, even better then "Who's Next". However "Won't Get Fooled Again" is better on "Who's Next" compared to the Shepperton versions....

[@14moldyhamsandwich]

Pulsar Lights 100% overdub

[@robertkees6048]

Clearly this is not from Kilburn which was filmed in 1977 and Keith Moon wore a purple sparkle stage outfit. This is from 1978 at Sheperton Studio, and if you notice every member of the group is wearing the same outfit as Kilburn other than Keith Moon, who could no longer fit into that outfit cause he'd gained too much weight.

[@jaminova_1969]

I waited in line to get a wristband and scored tickets to see the Who at Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands back in '89 and it was a life changing experience. People camped out and partied for 3 days in the parking lot!

[@bpmunroe]

The Ox holding it all together on the bass

[@joefuentez7232]

Two things here.... John Entwhistle is a legend. I love how fat his tone is. And Pete Townsend is one weird cat.

[@alexmurphy5289]

I absolutely adore Pete’s stage presence

[@uno3863]

Same 😎🤘🏾​@@alexmurphy5289

[@vicodumb]

The inscrutable Ox, standing there being the God of bass lines.

[@petejohnston5375]

1975 in Philly at the Spectrum ( couldn't get tickets to the '73 concert), I was there and it was epic. Forever a Who fan. I am happy to be in good company with you all. Long Live Rock!

[@MrStrat01]

Man ... John was the best bassist in pop music 🤩😍❤ RIP "the Ox" and Keith😭

[@ant-1382]

This album, and song was released 53 years ago today!! Long live rock!!!

[@kenhoward3512]

The famous album cover of The Who having peed on a Stonehenge-like monolith. I spent a lot of hours cruising with "Who's Next" in the cassette player.

[@ant-1382]

@@kenhoward3512 Always been my favourite album as well. Other Who albums had great music as well, but this one, every song on it was fantastic.That monolith is a concrete foundation for a mill, or mine workings notice it's on a huge rubble heap.

[@sidviscous5959]

I need it every day . . .

[@wb6162]

1979! I was a senior in high school. This was our music, back in the days you would roll your window down to talk to a friend and they were listening to the same radio station. The best times.

[@bobc2960]

42 years later and this STILL gives me goosebumps. And I had a chance to see them in 1971 at Mississippi River Festival. Couldn't get off work. Turns out over 35-40,000 people were there. And I still regret not being able to go

[@grahambrown5013]

The greatest band ever to walk the planet. Live at Leeds - best live rock album ever recorded. Saw the original four play three times in the 70s, never to be forgotten.

[@patriciawright8786]

I saw The Who when I was 16 yrs old & I can remember this song. I am 63 now & I still have the ticket stub.

[@Mike_Nowlan]

I’ll never get over Keith taping his headphones to his head 😂😂🙌

[@centrejoisir]

Hahahaha

[@bwassinger21]

I thought he had at hat on!😅😅😅😅

[@SIX6SIXer]

that's the only way they'd stay on lol

[@marcsteven6170]

That's a latex band keeping Keith's headphones attached to his head...

[@frankieortiz1633]

0ñ

[@jimbarrofficial]

The kind of rock and roll that can peel paint off your walls.

[@amramjose]

I saw them just after Who's next was released, sat/stood in front of the band and was deaf for nearly 3 days afterwards...my buddy caught Daultrys's broken tamborine he threw into the crowd! Memorable.

[@craigking817]

Brilliant definition.absolutly genius

[@fever_spike]

Can never get over how much Entwistle during this era legit looks like Ringo.

[@andrewlewis9194]

Or Derek Smalls

[@muskokamike127]

no shit eh? I was thinking "when did Ringo join The Who"???? I was about to google it lol.....They could be brothers.....

[@jackpast]

England is an island...😁

[@김금자-x2f6t]

와 내가 이시그널음악을 좋와하는데, 이가수들을 보다니 방송 끝나고 나올때 따라 응얼거렸는데 너무감사합니다 맥반장이랑 그일행들 좋아하는데 저는 올해 칠십셋 할머니입니다 오늘 허리가 아파서 병원가서 특수치료 했는데 너무아파서 힘들었음 지금 우리아들에게도 보여줬어요 ㅎㅎㅎ 울아들 76년 생입니다 처음보는 악동들이라 감사합니다,

[@stecklein7]

I've always and will be totally and UTTERLY, completely and helplessly in AWE and infatuated with PETE. I love his passion and just lets his body and mind do what it wishes in the moment :) That talent and perfection is amazing.

[@jeffreycotton1345]

Listen to his Empty Glass album.

[@deveryshepardson3640]

Not the nicest of human beings though, guess you can get away with it playing like that (but also his problem.)

[@grantryder5463]

This was filmed at Shepperton Studios (1978?)I lived close by. My girlfriend and I popped into The Anchor Hotel (pub) in Shepperton Square for a drink around 6 pm one night during this era. The bar was empty except for the Who who were all in front of us leaning on the bar. They all turned around as the door slammed as we walked in. The Who had bought Shepperton Studios around that time. About a year later I was in the bar with some "2nd division roady" friends at the Warren Lodge one night (a very small hotel opposite The Anchor owned by the same guy) in walks Roger Daltrey who had had his head shaved for the part in the movie McVicar they had been filming at Pinewood (I think). Anyway it was a small bar and he was on his own and seeing the guys I was with asked if he could join us at our table. Its funny we didn't ever talk about the Who. Top man!

[@alanclark1364]

Used to work at Shepperton studios in 88-89. From west drayton. The who used to own Shepperton

[@paulnicolosi4792]

Saw them live in 73. They were astounding.

[@brooks5656]

These guys knew they were way more than just musicians. The production value is off the charts. So glad this was made on film.

[@BonnTheBard]

Only John Entwistle can take a 3 chord song and make it difficult to play on bass. He's literally using 4 fingers on his right hand and playing like 128th notes. He was the God of the instrument.

[@whb1959]

good ol Thunder fingers

[@whb1959]

Playing a Bass like a lead guitar

[@theramblers69]

what a cool comment friend

[@franklinloll2229]

His wife was particularly fond of that technique

[@dirkgibbens377]

He was the one talented musician in the band. Townsend made himself famous with windmilling, jumping around and over-acting while playing the most basic chords. Keith Moon had NO technique at all. Just thrash around like the Muppets drummer. Daltry spinning his mic (whats up with that?). Meanwhile Entwistle stood calmly and quietly, playing impossibly fast, intricate bass lines. True genious

[@larrymcintyre5693]

This song is special to me because it played on the radio when I was driving a high school drop out to see my CO to get her waivers for a pot possession conviction, DUI, and only having a GED. When it came on, she said it was her life story, and turned the volume up. She had been raped by her step father. I got her an interview with my CO because, for some reason, I believed in her. He gave her the waiver. Years later, she walked into my office, saluted me, and with tears running her cheeks, thanked me. Her CO sent her to the Naval Academy. She was a newly commissioned officer. She saluted me, hugged me, and thanked me for believing in her.

[@candice_telli]

I'm 40 and I'm teenage wasteland... this song is great, great, great! Thanks for this video!

[@leotroy9877]

That was amazing !!! I would liked to have seen more of John Entwhistle, that bass line holds the whole song together

[@5thdimension625]

I remember once driving and this song came on the radio. I was jamming away in my car and a friend, she was driving opposite direction, doing the exact same thing. Next time I saw her she said “I caught you.” Lol good memories

[@srschriver]

This is one of the best live performances of any song by any band ever, period

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

THe Who Brilliant but must never got see Thin Lizzy, the very best rocking band of all time

[@anneominous7172]

@@jamesbradshaw3389 Fucking YES. I've no idea why but Lizzy are often overlooked.

[@nelsonclub7722]

I will see your The Who and raise you a Pink Floyd Pulse

[@morbidmanmusic]

what about the drum timing being so sluggish and the mistakes he is making? Best? Really? wow...

[@bigalrc]

@@morbidmanmusicand the fills at the start? Wtf Keith must have been on one

[@jeannemacaluso162]

My fingers are cramping just watching Entwistle. Those were the days...

[@patches1589]

The Ox and Roger Glover in my personal opinion are two cool cats! Lol. I would have loved those two on stage together! How iconic would that have been? Just like Keith Emerson and Jon Lord if it would have ever happened.

[@keithtpc1508]

Saw The Who live in Cornwall in 2023 still amazing, Roger Daltrey sounded as good as the original record. Incredible band. Just a shame Moon and Entwistle were'nt there with them.

[@kfhulme]

The definitive version of this song. Pete's guitar sounds incredible.

[@3key859]

You can actually hear john in this one!

[@f.valencia163]

this is true rock

[@joefriedman9843]

Yep. They all sound incredible. All 4 of them were almost equally excellent in a way you rarely see from a band.

[@Armored_Fist]

"Live" is always a version. Unless your syncing.

[@Thompsongs]

Kevin, sweet profile picture! The Taurus 1 is an unrivaled bass synth.

[@kevinmerrill8074]

I saw them live when this Album came out and my Ears rang for two Days, Killer Show!

[@lesfoliesbergere3997]

I thank God for music, for without it's magic I would a be perfect example of failed humanity. This band and this song have been my soulmates for decades now, perhaps one of the reasons I am still respirating. I am saddened by the impossibility of attending all the performances of bands that I grew up with, even more so in finding out they are not immortal and neither are their fans. I know life is much more than Rock music, yet humanity would be an alien reality (to me) without it. These performers, by virtue of their gifts and their passion, have ever filled my heart with good thoughts and feelings. I am grateful to the uploader and KZbin for this beautiful rendition of Baba O'Reily.

[@konroh2]

Do you look to the God who created music? Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

[@lesfoliesbergere3997]

@@konroh2 sure do

[@richardfurlott4243]

" It's only rock & roll , but I like it !!!!!!!

[@RSTI191]

I saw this in 79 at the Charles in Boston. The first 3 notes Entwistle played on that Alembic Bass changed my life...

[@TheDonzim]

One of the greatest performance by a rock band period. Pure emotion, no fake ass posing,lip syncing or dancers here. Real genuine talented artists playing their own instruments. This my friends is pure and easy !

[@johnhuston8213]

No fake ass posing?? The Who thrived on posing! Mike Watt's shorthand for singers doing thier strut was "Daltry-ing". Pete's windmill strum? And yet we all agree it rules.

[@TheDonzim]

The key word my friend is “fake “

[@ralfdewitt5739]

The air cut is a real posing stuff

[@charliegare4552]

I'm not sure it gets any better than this. Keith and John we miss you.

[@andyrondeau5364]

Brought a tear to my eye, seeing them all alive and rockin.

[@larryrogers4470]

Same here, literally moved me to tears.

[@ILIKESCIFI]

And THIS is how it needs to be done live! Fantastic!

[@tiffsaver]

GREAT PERFORMANCE. One of the best I've ever seen... especially the outstanding recording!!!

[@Rugbyman269]

Saw them in my school hall 1965 , can't explain had just been released , our youth club must've booked them before the record was in the charts , i was at the very front , pete did whack his guitar into a dummy speaker cab and waved his arm about like a loony , fantastic, I'll never forget that night .

[@douggarr9095]

When this comes on the box and I'm driving, it's impossible not to crank up the volume and play air drums.

[@vincenzotherockstar]

I have been at their concert now in 2023. An unforgettable moment of my life. Simply magnificent

[@wyattblackwood3927]

Sad to say but the Golden Age of rock and roll is long gone and bands like this, Led Zeppelin and all of those other fantastic artists of the 70s will never be seen again. All these guys were Rock royalty !!

[@bluesman0903]

Can't disagree with that, am so glad I lived in this great time of rock, 70's was a fine time to be alive.

[@cleawox]

I dunno. I was there...but damn, young people are coming along all the time and someday, I believe, they will grab the torch and take it further down the path...it's just a matter of time :)

[@bluesman0903]

@@cleawox You think so, they seem to be hooked on this shit they call music, all auto-tuned, lets just hope your right.

[@Fearless1247]

@@bluesman0903 they all hooked on BTS

[@jonwalter6317]

What a great collision of four tremendous and varied talents, combined to create, in my opinion, the greatest music of the post-Beatles era. The creativity of Pete, the superb musicianship of John, the fierce vocals of Roger, and the percussive craziness of Keith. This video could not be more representative.

[@econhelp583]

Incredible 1970s live performance! The video quality is amazing!

[@williamhoward7439]

One of the greatest rock bands ever.

[@Sam-ht8xz]

one of?

[@JosePlata]

Epic intro.... The bass line and the vocals are AMAZING. Townsend is playing tambourine haven't I even seen him touch his guitar so far (1:45 mark). Keith Moon on the drums. This song resonates throughout the ages and always will.

[@mikeprue2707]

The most awesome song from the greatest rock band ever. And yea, I'd step on you to see THE WHO !!

[@DougMcDave]

This sounds amazing. Love the bass! Moon died in 1978, so this is a 1978 presentation.

[@johnthonig1692]

Yep

[@peterericson8170]

From the movie premiaired 1979.

[@simondurkin2487]

This song makes me feel alive even in the dark times

[@forensicbass]

The bass sound on this performance explains the "thunderfingers" nickname for sure.

[@chrismarshall5014]

I’ve been playing bass for 30 something years and he always impresses me. One of the best ever! All together the greatest band of all time in my opinion.

[@muskokamike127]

I noticed that too.....

[@joefuentez7232]

I was going to make this same comment!

[@leinonibishop9480]

Yes Moon died in 1978 but this was filmed 3 months before he died and then released in 1979 for The Kids Are All Right. Ppl commenting that the title is wrong need to chill out.

[@DVMartin997]

Simply amazing! Everyone focuses on Roger and Pete, but John and Kieth are ANIMALS! John’s playing is always spot on and Kieth was incredible, always impeccable time. And that, with headphones taped to his skull so he could hear the synth parts! Love The Who.

[@morbidmanmusic]

He was having a hard time locking to the synth part, which in that day with crap phones and monitors, i get it, but he also mess a couple changes up.. so no on your always impeccable time ... he never had that. Good energy. and some very cool parts... thats it

[@donaldbird1005]

Saw The Who in concert. They never stopped during the entire show. When it was over they had left it all on the stage.

[@Tbug666]

Not many times in our lives is there a band that just is perfect with not only their music and great songs but with the members. It’s very safe to say The Who in this video proves that! Keith Moon,Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle,and Pete Townsend were the best in their day!…… not the Beatles, not the Stones..somewhere maybe in between but definitely a great band! Thank them for the music. It will live on as long as we remember.

[@Bitshitter]

THIS was the only version of Baba O'Riley I've ever known. I bought the soundtrack to "The Kids Are Alright" as a high school freshman, and this was the version on the album. The studio version sounds so tame and quiet in comparison, but the classic rock radio stations where I lived ALWAYS played the studio version, which I always felt was criminal. This live version has all the raw energy and power and LIFE that Rock and Roll should always have. Long Live Rock!

[@everflymedia2418]

A timeless track for the ages that will ring forever more

[@leanaparise7378]

j'avais 8 ans en 71 .. mais je m'en souviens bien .. pas réécouté depuis,je ne suis pas une nostalgique,ni une passéiste. mais j'avoue,quel plaisir,l'émotion est intacte. j'apprends avec plaisir que Roger vient d'avoir 80 ans,c'est génial. merci pour ce beau souvenir !!!!

[@putzengiler]

They brought this back, this is without a doubt the best rawk vid on YT..

[@LeeZeidel-s1h]

This is an epic video absolutely perfect performance showing the raw talent of all these guys ❤

[@econtrolable]

A different time and a different place, I can't go back because I never left.

[@giotex2328]

👏👏👏👏

[@MichaelLombardi-em9ly]

Got that right bro!

[@gogrape9716]

I am 71. This was a great foundation for me...

[@mennobults6464]

Being born in the best (music) time is a joy forever.

[@rodrigoapolinario9147]

Mano!!! Loko!!! Que sonzêra!!! Por isso que eu digo que houve uma época em que haviam bandas de rock de verdadei! Cantavam com a alma e coração!

[@bornagainbornagain6697]

A band that is played at other bands concerts to warm you up. One hell of a supergroup. One of the best.

[@rogerhwerner6997]

Pete Townsend always put on a show. I recall the first time I heard The Who. I was in a record store in Leeds, NY listening to Live at Leeds. I bought the album (still have to 55 years later) and I have loved this band ever since. This is a great version of a great song!

[@definitiveenergy1]

This can't be 1979. Keith died in 1978. Excellent performance.

[@southsider3542]

The film came out in 1979, but this performance is from May 1978

[@scottbernard8824]

Originally posted to youtube in 1979.

[@DeeEllEff]

@@scottbernard8824 Smart alec! 😂

[@mindmanvancouver]

@@scottbernard8824 😂😂😂

[@josephnotarianni6652]

@@scottbernard8824 there was no youtube in 1979

[@Smedley1947]

He does not sing the line as "Sally take my hand we'll travel south 'cross land" as everyone seems to think they do as it appears in various lyrics sites on Google. He is saying what I've always known he said because I have a degree in English literature from 50 years ago( and also also a degree in chemistry just for fun)- and the term star-crossed lovers looms large in poetry from the past. So it's only natural that a poet such as Pete Townsend would know that, as we are essentially the same age. And that's why he wrote the lyrics as : Sally take my hand We'll travel Star-Crossed lands Go ahead slow the video down down and listen. Anyway now that I got that off my chest, I want to say that Baba O'Riley is probably my favorite Who song❗❗⚡⚡ It is so goddamn energetic I cannot sit still when I hear it even though I be 76. I was 23 when this song was released, that's over half a century ago. Song still drives me crazy😱

[@izregistered]

Thanks for your comment. Rock on Smedley1947!

[@bjs001001]

Such a great band and such a great song. They really knew how to capture the emotions of the moment. They were way in tune with the world and their audience.

[@airbornesoldier8104]

The greatest bassist that ever walked this earth

[@ianj454]

This is amazing for sure, looks like it was filmed today not 1977

[@emichaelkamp6996]

Bc it’s on film

[@TheStewart46]

I have just been reading an article in The New Yorker, which described how a teenage Madonna shocked her conservative father by performing a dance to this song at her High School talent competition together with a friend in quite revealing costumes. Then, low and behold, this video comes up randomly.

[@cornfilledscreamer614]

Ox's bass sound was just SO brash & in your FACE. Just gotta love it!

[@mecongberlin]

No gimmicks, don’t give a f*** about how they look, just pure power. That’s it. Great concerts.