The Who - Baba O'riley (live Keith Moon)

I had to up-load this clip!
in my opinion is the best clip from them of this song!

[@geoffandrews7561]

This is from a fantastic era - when people were talented musicians - each with there own individual sound - what talented musicians they are - I am privileged to have grown up in this era and could listen to music that I still enjoy today and never get tired of

[@andysiegel6131]

Love Zak Starkey and his Famous Father but Moon really nails it 😎👍😎

[@mickchuknit324]

Privileged to be a child of the 80s and I got to experience a little bit of everything and it was all gravy baby

[@kevinchandler179]

Peter Criss and Keith Moon are my favorite drummers ever!!!

[@SurfsTheBam]

Keith Moon and John forever. Legends

[@bullwinkle57]

In 1976 i saw my first rock concert, in Oklahoma City. We camped out in 20 degree F weather for tickets. Fortunately, I was wearing my "US Army Overcoat, Trench" over my hoodie. Without the numbing effects of weed, we likely would have died. But it was worth it. The Who. $7.50 for a ticket. When they played this song, i was blown away. Roger on harmonica in lieu of the violin solo. And of course, the show ended with "Won't Get Fooled Again." No encore. That was it. They played for two solid hours, and no song after that could surpass it, so we left, totally satisfied. Over four decades later, i cannot say that i ever have seen a better show.

[@janejamieson6411]

O

[@timwhetstone9285]

Timeless music, each a master of the craft of rock and roll!

[@blampied]

If Keith Moon were alive today we would be very disappointed with the way flat screen TV's fall from hotel windows.

[@supalupi7683]

LOLOLOLOLOL

[@michelevancosky3249]

Yes RIP KEITH MOON

[@lauriedooker1031]

‘Fuck um ‘ they sound shit compared to the old TVs exploding, lol👍 old Comment

[@Linda-pw8gx]

Lol

[@jimmyarmijo2252]

Him and John bonham, lol. 🖥🥁💥

[@RSTI191]

I saw this in 79 when it first came out. I was 15. Entwistle's tone changed my life. The first 3 notes he played blew me out of the theater 3 blocks over. The skid marks on my butt cheeks are still there to this day..

[@aamanpour3630]

😆

[@whiteyfisk9769]

Seek help, wipe your ass

[@jonhamilton5789]

Baba O’Riley was released in 1971.

[@RSTI191]

@@jonhamilton5789 This movie was released in 1979

[@melissawells5779]

😂

[@Voorhees67]

The amount of energy in Pete Townshend's performance is absolutely mind blowing! This is The Who's best performance of this song!

[@kevindean1327]

It was pure in the 70s and provided endless energy!!!

[@slavkopancevacki4718]

And Live at Leeds? That is better!

[@chaddesroc]

Its called cocaine

[@floundergearjam]

What is even more amazing is how sedate Keith Moon is. The drums actually survive the song.

[@johnminto7723]

Made possible by booger sugar!😂

[@jimbolene]

Probably the best live performances of this song ever filmed, amazing.

[@danc6057]

Best live performance of any song ever filmed...

[@kevinchandler179]

This and Kiss Black Diamond on Saturday night midnight special!!! Best two live performances I have witnessed!!! Thanks 👍

[@bmar131]

Was 6 rows from the stage during the 1975 tour (I was 14) with my brothers and it was like a wave of sound enveloping every part of your body. It took me months to get my hearing back. My parents would yell at me for not listening.

[@paulmartin4971]

Excellent mate made me laugh out loud lol 😂

[@christinecollins6302]

82- same. You can wax poetic about it but its hard for people you are telling to get it. I might make the analogy between a normal day at the beach body surfing with biggish wave’s you could just duck or jump over being a loud concert, and a day after a hurricane body surfing fighting tremendous undertoetripping you and having many waves flatten you to the sandbar then an insane rouge wavefliping you three or four timesfoot over neck with sand in your mouth and a follow up wave smacking you before you draw breath being like the Who loud

[@jetcat132]

Saw the ‘75 tour as well, once they really warmed up and got to the Tommy medley, it was like facing a hurricane, almost as if a mighty wind was blowing through the building…. Tight, and crushingly loud. You could feel the sonic wave pushing against your face. I only saw and felt that twice… once during that Who show, and at a Zeppelin show during Kashmir.

[@DavidDudley-yy2ui]

I saw them thanksgiving 75 in Hampton Va. Townsend came out and bounced his guitar off his thigh...sounded like thunder. They were soo loud, it was just you and them and nothing else.

[@kjeanne2590]

One of the best songs of all time!

[@TownshendSmash]

I can't imagine the energy that was in that room.

[@anthrax2525]

SaburoCherry enough to break the meter. ;)

[@notwhatiwasraised2b]

SaburoCherry I remember

[@iandelemare5695]

Greg Pearcey You weren''t wasted then

[@maxmartin274]

Cocaine. About that much energy

[@devintariel3769]

@@maxmartin274 "Well it smelled good." -John probably

[@gardengremlin]

How does this only have 1 million and half views? I’ve had at least 80 of them myself. All time favorite video in my list.

[@ronaldyardley8965]

Yes!..

[@junkers290]

Slacker. I've watched it at least 100 times.

[@jd291]

It's not rock and roll without it. Rock anthem of all time. ✌️😎✌️

[@RickClifton]

Wow... between us, we have half the total views! I loved it then, I love it today - nothing I've heard in the past 20 years holds a candle to it.

[@kevinchandler179]

No doubt, this is possibly the best live performance ever? Definitely, one of them, I love these guys, Kiss, Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, and The Eagles!!!! My personal favorites!!! AC/DC and Motorhead are a distant second!!!! Lol

[@hayleymerrellhall]

Holy crap I had forgotten how great this was! 69 and still amazes!

[@janedocherty6905]

Amazing drummer loved that song ❤

[@lootbrute6467]

Love how no one here is arguing, just showing love for the Who!

[@NvrMndThBllckS]

I love how Pete Townshend dances around while John Entwistle stays perfectly still like the badass he is.

[@kevindean1327]

It's spelled Bassist!!!

[@neilayers496]

@@kevindean1327 I think you misunderstand 😂

[@SethHolmes]

I'm getting why I could never capture his technique. I wasn't using enough fingers.

[@garyhopkinson1360]

He might stay still, but them fingers are fukin mesmerising bro!!

[@garyhopkinson1360]

At the end of the day, let's have it right?! Animal from the muppets inspired every future drummer FACT!!

[@leon621511]

what an amazing performance from the best band ever

[@jasonbermiller1075]

Real music. Real performance. Real lyrics. Real band. Sadly, this is what is missing from most popular music today.

[@andydixon2980]

Real talent.

[@TheMusicalElitist]

There's still real talent out there, you're just too ignorant to notice it, boomer.

[@tobietera]

So don't listen to "popular" music, listen to good music. It's really not hard. There's more good music out there than ever before.

[@sexobscura]

*it always has been*

[@Yourantsally]

pete townsend was so unbelievably high that his parts have been dubbed over in post

[@aspjake123]

My best friend Danny B introduced me to the Who and this song started it all for me. RIP Danny, lost to freaking cancer. We will see each other again my friend.

[@RodrigoOrihuela]

What a masterpiece.

[@leokimvideo]

where are bands like this today...

[@raymondhicks4970]

I'm 32 and I agree with you on this I'm glad my dad got me into this kind of music

[@C.CurrySims]

Unsigned

[@blakeh6250]

The energy!!!

[@lisamoretti1093]

Going to see them in October!!!!!

[@SethHolmes]

Hard to get coke these days....

[@tiatrips]

I'm always amazed by every The Who video I watch that has John playing bass. He gets a wall of sound from the thing, has some decently difficult bass lines, and almost looks like he's putting no effort into playing. Ridiculous amount of talent.

[@epistte]

That bass sounds like an earthquake. Holy hell.

[@MarkkuKoljonenwTinja]

@@epistte Once in an interview Pete's were asked why they haven't a second guitarist and Pete's answer: "What! Why! We have Ox!" 😉

[@mattfulkov3391]

I love how chaotic everyone else is. There’s John the rock, the glue holding it together

[@rampa125521]

Cool John the mighty counterbalance to the frenetic fury of Pete . Keith is amazingly sedate .

[@robertflowers6621]

Great performance from a band second to none when seen Live! This had to be around the time I first saw them in concert and immediately got hooked on their stage presence. Only saw them twice with Keith Moon but have seen them more than a dozen times since.

[@DerGlaetze]

Wow! John Entwhistle’s bass is DOMINATING! Or, is it just my imagination?

[@babyfacenc]

He really was killing it, and set the song up for greatness

[@iwb316]

Think his amp was 1 better than spinal tap, it's cranked all the way to 12.

[@flouisbailey]

⁠@@iwb316 Tone to max Bass as well, “you got any fatter strings” these 80 to 120 gage are almost there.

[@tomgood9205]

Sunn equipment baby on Johns side

[@marksolomon4248]

It is hardly your imagination. The best bass player of all time

[@bobsch-gd6ze]

I concur, that this is Theee Best rendition of Baba O'riley ! Keith will have been gone 45 years come September 17th 2023. I was in High School when we heard the news...was a sad day. One can only imagine what the conversation was with St. Peter at the Pearly Gates that day :) RIP To Moon the Loon !I

[@MrTomd58]

Not really dead .

[@kevinchandler179]

Peter Criss and Keith Moon 🌙 were my favorite drummers ever!!! Both legendary, Rip 🙏 Keith!!!

[@FunkyMonk_96]

This is my favorite video in the entire world and my fave song ever I cry when I hear it

[@uncletony6210]

A beautiful Saturday morning in January 2008, I was studying in the Boalt Hall library at UC Berkeley. A dorm across the street wheeled out a huge speaker on the front lawn and blasted this song. That moment stayed with me.

[@chrisdavey9985]

Can't beat this it's fantastic loved it all my life still have the album absolutely brilliant

[@ModBoy96]

There's a legend that says every thunderstorm is the aftershock of Keith's drumming and John's bass. I believe.

[@billvw1974]

greatest live band ever!

[@thomashumphreys4680]

Without a doubt.

[@brianmorecombe2726]

They are a Mod band.If you see people with Parkers on riding on Vespas and also wearing Italian like suits The Who would be their seminal rock band.

[@johnsutton5034]

At 74 i still love this. Keith Moon was the best. No other drummer played with the thier whole body.

[@kevinchandler179]

Bonham was the best, by far!!! Also, I love Moon, but in his prime Mr. Peter Criss was fuckin amazing, different type of drummer, Peter had the jungle rhythm and jazz filled riffs, but a legend just the same!!!

[@nitro5119]

One of the greatest Rock & Roll bands of all time. I've seen them live 5 times. They came to Vancouver on their Farewell Tour in Oct. 96. A bunch of my employees were too young to have a clue. I took them all to the show, 14 of them. They kissed the ground that I walked on Monday morning. *L*

[@seanslingerland]

SOMEONE HAS TO TEACH THE YOUTS CULTURE !!!!!!!!! BRAVO !!!!!!!!

[@ngobleus]

Only band I've seen in concert (not a big fan of crowded places but it was worth it to see my favorite band). This was up in Anderson, Indiana in May 2019. The part that blew me away most was Roger nailing the vocal on "Love, Reign O'er Me"--a difficult vocal even back in his prime.

[@MuppetsFan1]

How could 59 people possibly dislike this? It deserves MORE likes on the merit of Pete's footwork.

[@johnnyballos1889]

They must be Justin Bieber fans

[@richardhebden5603]

I didn't know there were 59 Westlife fans. Probably don't want a boy band that can actually play instruments

[@keneutervalve9459]

Probably because townsend diddles kidlets... just a guess.

[@leokimvideo]

yes...that metal show is excellent, loads of connections between bands I never knew of

[@jimwelsh997]

This was done for the documentary movie The kids are all right it's the only reason why they did this.. the guy that was making it ask them to do this and won't get fooled again. cause there wasn't any good concert footage of those two songs they did this in their home town 200 of their friends.

[@scambammer6102]

@@jimwelsh997 Daltry killin the vocals

[@kevinchandler179]

This is one of best live performances 🙌 ever!!!! I just watched this masterpiece and Kiss Black Diamond live, when Peter Criss and Ace absolutely dominate a live show!!! Love the Who!!!!!!

[@tierangreen]

What beautifully rugged bass tone! Never noticed that before, holy shit.

[@TomandaustinRV]

I love watching John standing there playing basically giving off the vibe of "bitch, i'm flawless"

[@brazil87ful]

Im still watch it in may 2023.. 🥰and i love it.. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯💯👌👌👌best performance ever seen.

[@BobbyTerrance]

This was the LP of my mother's of which I played, nonstop. My favorite band, ever!

[@neilmercer8023]

You can just feel the energy

[@mariangelavaldiviarodrigue25]

I love this song so muuuch, I just... can't explain how much.

[@chetrhcp]

I wish I could look as badass on stage as John Entwistle just standing there

[@blaznfattyz]

he blew money as fast as his fingers played that bass

[@bigd4561]

Pure genius... period.

[@tambrose445]

John Entwistle! Amazing!

[@JohnUnit]

I love watching a video and thinking "this is an artist at their peak"

[@arbiehill68]

God this video makes me laugh every time. Townsend beating the crap out of the tambourine, shaking his ass, jumping around crazy. And then there's John's right hand....just brilliant.

[@claudiocruzat8777]

What a song. And how he sang! .. Roger Daltrey of course.

[@andycuthbert2763]

Incredible-I’m a long time Who fan but never seen this performance. The Ox’s bass just made me air bass round the bedroom whilst the wife is sleeping! She needs to wake up n enjoy!

[@jorgetapia4810]

I truly Kieth Moon was reincarnated in another legendary drummer, ANIMAL.

[@jorgetapia4810]

Hell yea

[@kloudkreeper]

Exactly 👍

[@katherinesuarez1875]

Oh yes!💕

[@gregoryluc2876]

I love that tune with boys!!! Geeze that was some cranking music, when driving you cannot help to open the windows and let it rip!!!

[@gregoryluc2876]

Their magic bus is another one too, open the windows and crank it up. Those boys sure were something else!!

[@tutoch]

R.I.P Entwistle and Moon brilliant musicians tragic lives

[@duncansarginson1816]

BRILLIANT! Nothing today compares.

[@connietaubert1776]

Possibly my all time favorite live performances❣️ I can never watch it only once❣️

[@lauriewhincup5635]

So YOUNG!! Remember just rocking, singing, dancing to this great piece. I was a kid then but now much older I STILL FEEL THE BEAT, LYRICS, MUSIC AND I GET UP AND DANCE THIS WAS THE BEST GENERATION OF MUSIC! ALWAYS WILL BE. THE UNIVERSE WILL HOLD IT AND CONTINUE TO SPEAD THE JOY🌠 YES, WE WERE WASTED ON THIS FANTASTIC MASTERPIECE AND SO MANY OTHERS. OUR GENERATION WAS AND IS VERY BLESSED AND LUCKY🎉🎶🎼🙌💞🌠

[@edmundmcgrath213]

some can see without glasses.

[@lauriewhincup5635]

@@edmundmcgrath213 YES WE CAN AND HEAR WITHOUT HEARING AIDS AND DANCE WITHOUT CANES. OUR BODIES MAY CHANGE BUT OUR MINDSET DOESN'T.

[@edmundmcgrath213]

@@lauriewhincup5635 then stop screaming.. you bit deaf.

[@KnownSurvivors]

That is probably the most brilliant , seemingly effortless, live performance I have ever seen !

[@mattsnyder8040]

If it was anyone but John Entwistle, I’d be bitching about how much louder the bass was

[@coomohit]

ladies and gentlemen.Ive give you the great band that ever existed.

[@sdc7823]

This isn't Zeppelin, is it?......

[@mickaparrish]

Fantastic band

[@bootsmellor6198]

Have to say You guys are just the best. Fabulous song with the energy you gave in presentation. Listen to numerous times daily.

[@philcarmichael6090]

As far as I can tell, this period of The Whos' musical journey is as explosive and concise as any rock band before or since. The absolute mad genius energy blasting out of these guys is tremendous and not yet fully appreciated.

[@karenstubbs94]

Not to mention we owe Marshall Stacks to Townsend.

[@stephaniegriffiths251]

I fully appreciate them, cannot be the only one exercising this skill😅

[@MrMiggell1]

Thank You for uploading this jewel. This anthem is been my favorite from the entire The Who's repertoire. For me, it brings back memories from the late seventies, when I heard it for the first time.

[@friederikemenke5507]

Reminds me of my best old friend Martin who passed away on november 15th 2021, he intrudused me to good music...ty Dear, I enjoy so far

[@ianbell7342]

this is my going away song .. the best record ever ... fantastic band❤❤❤

[@juanjamison6696]

I still shake my head when a discussion about the greatest band ever doesn't include The Who.

[@djroach3237]

Nowhere even near great! The who SUCKS!!!

[@johnfontinha2174]

The Beatles number 1 The Who 2 the stones 3

[@theaxx6855]

The bassist looks like such a boss

[@camdetwiler938]

The Axx John definitely was one. Stands like a statue on the left side of the stage, seemingly uncaring about what he’s playing. It’s amazing

[@billgeezeriommi]

Sounds like one too

[@ThePaulmirto]

The ox

[@johnbarleycorn4592]

Behind all that glitz from Ms. Daltrey,Townshend and Moon is a 120-decibel base from Mr.Entwhistle that actually shakes my room. Yay for him.

[@chipmacgill]

There aren’t any groups like the Who, and more for sure. Glad I got to see them once🙏🏽

[@nicidevine6670]

Awesome song and video by them and I love it so much

[@annmarieobrien6592]

The Who at there best, RIP Keith and John.

[@roberteichner7436]

John's bass was so overlooked by the average listener !!! The chords vibrate my ear drums. A bassist that would IMO out play Getty Lee if he were alive today. And Pete gets to enjoy himself in this one ... what a true pleasure.

[@2Guys1ControllerShow]

Geddy Lee is still alive. Grammatically you are talking about John Entwistle still being alive, you need to rework your sentence.

[@billywood7931]

John was DEFINITELY better than geddy lee. Something I'm sure Geddy would agree with

[@polycube868]

@@billywood7931 Rush looked up to The Who actually.

[@markbunce3405]

What a deep twang 👍😁🕺

[@brandontingley7059]

As a fan of both, they were good at different things. The complex structures and time signatures changes of Rush songs might have been a challenge for Entwistle, it wasn't something he was used to. Chris Squire from Yes is another great one from that time period.

[@Leshtastic]

Every second of this and every camera angle is iconic. Wish I was there in the front row.

[@Idmoment]

You only need to hear the first few notes of any of their music, and you can immediately identify The Who -the sound was distinct, and they were truly great

[@MsModzXbox360]

Keith is up in heaven taking animal tranquilizers.... A true way to start a gig :) Best drummer ever.

[@blitzkriegahsofar]

Amazing live performance!

[@robdemark2352]

blitzkriegahsofar 'Tis

[@blitzkriegahsofar]

Rob DeMark ??

[@jackrasmussen5222]

Their show was awesome! They erupted with the most powerful lights that I had ever seen. The tinkle of their entrance exploded into the fulfilling concert!

[@jackrasmussen5222]

The Mosh-Pit was just developing---odd stuff MoshPit

[@bryanwiens5950]

Damn. I’ve watched this so many times. These 4 were each amazing.

[@goytabr]

I love the sound equalization in this version. John's bass SHINES!

[@SrijitChatterjee]

oh the masters! such masters! this LIVE upload made my day mate.....

[@allisonthesupernova447]

Although obviously a dated video ,i just love the energy.And Roger hitting those so very difficult high notes. Loved this version.TY for the opportunity to listen!! xxXOXO Allison

[@alexrobertsonmun8536]

wow blown away by this performance thanks for the post

[@joesephtoulouse5360]

What a great performance, at their peak so much raw energy, priceless!!!!!

[@donhollio4383]

Not really their peak, it was filmed at Shepperton studios in London in 1978. Pete said the few years they really were on was 72-75. Keith was very out of shape at this point and unfortunately would be dead that year.

[@joesephtoulouse5360]

True,not their peak,72.75 yes,but still did a good job, before he died.

[@Xavilupe]

Pete Townshend's dance in the last minutes is amazing.

[@inversion66]

It's he power of white pants.

[@MoonKhan39]

What An Awesome Performance !!! Team "THE WHO" Enjoy More Then Us (Listeners) 🤘💙🙏

[@errudimini]

Nobody will ever do a show like that ..this world can disappear 🧨

[@PingingAndThat]

1:45 Pete Townshend you legend!

[@richarddesjean8462]

pete was d best and d originator of d windmill, SO COOL

[@apolmania69]

It feels good to watch this clip especially the signature moves of Pete Townshend

[@jimshackleford8712]

One of th Best live shows I’ve ever seen

[@yearke9904]

Holy crap, as a musician, engineer and producer for 30 years, this is really great for a live thing. This song was a ground breaker in some ways.

[@awatic421]

Best rock song ever. Best rock performance ever. God save THE WHO.

[@daf827]

The Who at the top of their game. Greatest rock n' roll band ever.

[@Drea479]

The showmanship passion energy alone is breathtaking 😮... The vocals... The instrumentals. Heaven ⭐

[@lsavaian]

Awesome as always.... Great music and singing done by very gifted professional musician rockers!!

[@ultrajd]

True Rock will never die.

[@jrooksable]

perfect reason why the Who is among the greatest musical acts in history!

[@danielfournier735]

1 of my favorite songs by them !;!! Good video.

[@Wheresthelove7]

They were fire that night

[@giuseppedesantis9229]

The greatest rock roll band that ever lived

[@madamemeng884]

Please. Tell me you're no relation.

[@reefbismuth]

The best rock band of all time. Gods who still walk the earth.

[@jxxnrxxi2160]

Is there anybody who doesn't miss these guys? I sure do! Obviously, I am old. Very old.

[@RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother]

Really great. Love them. Had the same shirt Daltrey's wearing when I was 8 yrs. old.