The Who - Eminence Front (REACTION)

[@bassvibasics479]

John Entwistle was THE most monstrous rock bass player to come from the 60s. He wrote the book.

[@Greg-io1ip]

Jack Bruce and Eric Burdon in that mix. Stones had some really hard thumps too.

[@melvinwomack3717]

​@@Greg-io1ipJack Bruce is definitely a monster Bass player I love his playing on the politician

[@summergivens242]

On "Live At Leeds" Entwistle played the bass like it was the lead.

[@billtmarchi4320]

What book?? Like my old boss would talk about something and say " that's not right, in my book" . I finally asked him one day, where is this book? How come we have never seen this book?? I told him I don't think he even had a book, that he was making it all up. To this day he has yet to produce this book of his that he claims is full of things that "are or are not right".

[@Ibanezed210]

And he was one of the most "laid back" bassists on the planet as he looked like a soldier at Buckingham Palace

[@garybecker2610]

One of the Who’s more underrated songs.

[@kbrewski1]

And probably their last great one.

[@jareczek1980]

And one of the best

[@ericgardner5969]

My favorite who song

[@dab_family9405]

Always regarded highly by stations around me, top 5. Must be some other parts of world that underrated,

[@Citizenesse8]

This is one of my absolute favorites. Driving down the highway definitely passing through neighborhoods that are highly eminence fronted sunroof open yowling come and join the party dressed to kill and simply not caring who sees or hears.

[@summergivens242]

Nothing like having music entrepreneur's reacting to the Who. They always notice John Entwistle's playing. One of the top bass players in the world. Che and La are the best reactor's !

[@blackdog9951]

By far the best!

[@josepheastman1719]

My thoughts exactly

[@TheBlissMagnets]

Yeah I like these guys, good energy and good reactions

[@MikeAdams-dc9ib]

The rolling stones maybe the greatest rock &roll band in the world but the who are not far behind them the who are outtasight... farout

[@ugadawgs1990]

The Who really did innovate so many sounds. Just the ultimate rock band in every way.

[@shellycasbeer3775]

My favorite song from the Who. Its my kinda groove👍🎸🎶🎼🎵✌️keep rockin it gentlemen

[@lawrenceanthony7117]

And LIVE at LEEDS is considered one of the greatest live performances of all time

[@tjmasson1013]

That’s some late night driving soundtrack jam right there. Always loved this track

[@scottderechinsky9896]

I'm 58 years old and The Who have been my favorite band since I was 10. All of this great music came from the mind of one man. The musical genius Pete Townshend. LONG LIVE THE WHO! 🤟

[@peterhineinlegen4672]

This was the first tape I played on my new Walkman.

[@LeeBrasher]

You and me both all though I would put the Stones right up there.

[@nancyridenour1815]

It’s a joy

[@joelliebler5690]

The legendary John Entwistle on bass guitar!

[@jmleyland]

The Ox!!! ❤

[@bettyrose959]

@@jmleyland This was the last Who album that he played on. Pino Palladino picked up the bass duties on their last two albums. Endless Wire and Who.

[@seansherrod8725]

The late great John Entwhistle playing the shyt outta that BASS!!!

[@jeraldkimball494]

I grew up with this music playing all the time. These guys are about my age so I grew up as they grew into their different sounds.

[@Boston685]

This song is one of my all time favorites - I never get tired of it. It is such a vibe.

[@ungenerationed9022]

John Entwhistle on bass just kills it. Top notch rock bassist!

[@RullVox]

John Entwistle doing that bass line is awesome, holding each note, and making it reverberate.

[@jeffsands7119]

One of my favorite who songs

[@sylvialee1079]

One of my absolute favorites from The Who! Thanks for hitting this one and sharing your feedback guys! ☮️❤️🎶🎸🎶

[@retromom5421]

YEP! One of Who's ABSOLUTE BEST!

[@sylvialee1079]

​@@retromom5421 ❤ 🎶 ❤️ 🎶

[@polopopolo2197]

Out of all the reaction videos, these two guys are the best! Both of you offer intelligent feedback, and you can tell you have a passion for music. Aloha from Hawaii!

[@Catdogfrog5555]

Wish you guys the best!!! Our hearts out to y’all ….

[@WaldenWoods2024]

Truth.

[@danielmoskowitz3060]

💯

[@mikeb36240]

Maui in our thoughts and prayers.

[@polopopolo2197]

@@mikeb36240 Mahalo Nui.

[@jmleyland]

The Who started in 1964, and though it’s just Daltrey and Townshend left, they’re still awesome live in concert! If you get a chance to see them, go!

[@melvinwomack3717]

Fellas this is the one I been wanting for yall to get to HARD 😅

[@nancymjohnson]

Most excellent! When I was a DJ, when I played this song, I’d have it cranked up so high, people on the floors above and below also heard it. ☮️❤️

[@nastienancy21]

When I listen to The Who SO DO MY NEIGHBORS

[@gregwillert-po6nq]

Getting in Tune! ONE OF THE BEST BASS LINES EVER!!!

[@uncletom618]

Man, the crack of that snare drum gets me everytime. Never heard a snare recorded that was on any other song i ever heard. Bass player John Entwhisel was known as “Thunderfingers”, just so you know. Love this track!

[@barbarascotto3873]

My favorite Who song. The greatest bass player in history, The Ox, John Entwhistle.

[@WaldenWoods2024]

Within 35 minutes I've watched this reaction three times. That's my Friday night 🤣

[@Greg-io1ip]

Our buddies dig great music. Reaction. Not posing.

[@WaldenWoods2024]

Absolutely. @@Greg-io1ip

[@leemcclements8889]

Love it! Pete Townsend..IMO is brilliance. From the early days, to his writings on Tommy and Quadrophenia, and onto his solo albums, he a mad genius!

[@catholicdad]

*Townshend

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

Here we go!! this never gets old!

[@freeforever6971]

I started hearing 80's Who right away thanks again!

[@jacqueline4514]

This Who song hits so hard that I can dance to it ❤. When I was a teen, of course I knew the Who, but didn’t consider myself a fan. In my 50’s I am now fully appreciating their sound, and this song is definitely my favorite; this one gets blasted in the car ❤. Definitely always show up to the party dresses to kill; great advice 😂

[@1bigrowdy]

You guys get IT . The music we had in our "Boomer " youth is hard to equal in these days Thanks for your reactions.

[@olly8]

I'm READY!! Hit it! One of their BEST songs ever! ❤👍🏻

[@veadairavani5692]

My absolute favorite Who song, mainly because it is so far from the popular structure The Who is known for.

[@vespoint]

One of my favorite Who songs!

[@elegantirony78]

The Who has always been one of my favorite bands

[@kmh_500]

When this came out my buddy misheard the hook as "living in funk" to this day I can't unhear it

[@billblackbone7152]

I saw them in 1982 at the Mecca Arena in downtown Milwaukee, Wi. and this song i think was the loudest of the entire set, super crazy loud.

[@rayeckert242]

Can I dare say… funky! I guess I just did. That bass just sets up residence in your brain and refuses to leave.

[@SoOutrageous]

The layers. Never gets old.

[@Greg-io1ip]

Who still fresh. What a catalog. Townsend a genius, Keith Moon slapping those skins like a primal drum signal operator... Entwistle playing the root track. Then Daltrey and Pete dig into the biting, brutal lyrics ... So many great songs. Who is their own thing like Sabbath etc.

[@kellahella5286]

Mad Dog Moon was 4 yrs gone by this time. Kenny Jones on Skins.

[@Starriddin]

You guys need to remember, The Who was one of the first bands to use one of the first arpeggiators. It took lots of work and jumper cables to different equipment. Today, fire up software like Reason or Ableton and it’s done!

[@MrDeadstu]

The Who got you two all bobble-heading, too good.

[@joelliebler5690]

The WHO started around 1964, way before ZEP which started around ‘69 or 1970.

[@rc1564]

"It's a put on" 😮

[@ViscountVile]

Credit to you gentlemen for noticing attributes that others fail to mention!

[@davidwilkins5932]

I love that The Who had two excellent but very different vocal stylings available to them. Townsend was such an animal, with most of the writing, his powerful guitar, and vocals that work so well against the standard of Daltrey. Hopefully you will venture into some of Townsend’s solo albums.

[@mikeb36240]

One of my favorite Who songs.

[@jaythomas5092]

Kenny Jones from Faces/Small Faces on drums...Keith Moon had passed away..

[@karenmossbryan7932]

Faces. Rod Stewart, right? The Faces, I'm remembering

[@bobschenkel7921]

Never got to see The WHO, until this album was released in 1982, and it was an amazing event. This song was a big hit at the show, but "Sister Disco" got the biggest crowd reaction of the night. four Aircraft search lights in each corner of the arena lit up everything during the song, and everyone got in on the feeling."Eminence Front" is mostly Pete on the lead vocals and Roger is mostly strumming his rhythm guitar, and of course Bassist John Entwistle is crushing it. Saw The WHO twenty years later, just after Entwistle passed in a Las Vegas hotel room, like a rock star should.

[@srstech1]

That is a groove. First time hearing for me. Gave me a few stank faces and I can’t quite put my finger on it. Futuristic funk idk 🤷🏼‍♂️ Great react as always gents.

[@MrBlond777]

Great reaction! I hope you can watch the video from the MTV era of this song. It’s live and incredible. I still can’t believe this is the Who’s last studio album in the 80’s. Pete Townshend is a genius!

[@kevinsievert4531]

I watch a lot of your reactions (and comment occasionally), but not sure I ever read anyone complimenting your logo. It's really good and clearly the most professionally done among all reaction sites. Great job!

[@AirplayBeats]

Thank you so much. We appreciate that!!

[@mjm5081]

🙏❤🌹 Keith & John 🌹❤🙏

[@pb68slab18]

One of my top 5 Who tunes. He was definitely THUMPING that bass! "Had Enough" is another of my favs!

[@mackereljuice1537]

Just wanted to say, I’ve seen lots of reactors on KZbin but you guys are my new favorites. Your musical knowledge and enthusiasm really comes through in your reviews and it’s a pleasure to watch. Keep up the great work.

[@jimmayors2315]

there are many variations of them doing this song, live, and where Pete kills an opening solo. My favorite of all Who song; it has a groove you can't shake

[@davidschmidt9339]

This was the time of my youth. I am so blessed.

[@ML-un1oi]

John Entwisle was one rocks best bass players. Great reaction fellas . Much appreciated

[@ungenerationed9022]

One of my favorite Who cuts! Saw them live with The Clash and Eddie Money in the Detroit Silverdome 1982. What a night!

[@cynthiasmith5144]

Love Love 💕 Thanks. Going on Playlist 😊

[@rullvox5912]

They were such an influential and eclectic band, and the bassist, John Entwistle, would hold the individual notes longer and with more resonance than other bassists did.

[@sjfvet519us]

This was the final Who album with Kenny Jones (drums) and John Entwhistle (bass). John died in 2002 and The Who did not record another album after "It's Hard" until 2006.

[@JackSchitte]

I don't have a clue as to how you acquired the playlist of my life but you guys are spot on with your analysis of all the great artists and tunes!!...Jack

[@jw688]

I remember when this came out. I was just starting high school. Played on the radio a lot.

[@alanmaxwell3104]

The mult-layer keyboard , synthesizer they put together for the intro --- Is used a lot for sports intro's like NBA games, etc... it's a small part, but all part of the talent of the group and engineers.

[@Walter_Sobchak_43]

My father was a two tour Vietnam infantry Radioman. I myself learned to play guitar because of my pops drinking on his Jack Daniels to this song in our living room on the "good speakers". 😂👍🏾 Heavens bless and protect our fighting warriors.

[@Luuuc]

That's a Who song that even a not-really-a-fan-of-The-Who (like me) can enjoy the heck out of

[@jacqueline4514]

Exactly!

[@catholicdad]

Well said.

[@JosephSmejkal]

I appreciate y'all's musical analysis. I'm 60 and I am picking up some tidbits from you all. Like back in the day with my friends vibing to all the great music. Keep doing what you do!

[@timwanwick179]

John Entwhisle --- KILLER bass line!! Kenny Jones on drums , he OWNS this track ! 😎🙌🎸👍🔥

[@Cheshirecat-nx9zn]

This is why you have almost 30K subscribers. You choose the great songs by the best bands and love it. Thank you for starting my day off with this one. 💙

[@bluerfoot]

Great band and you guys are some of the best on KZbin. One thing other channels do that you don't is rewind a bit after you stop the music to comment which works well.

[@dead_beat_poet]

These dudes made a whole record about pinball....

[@Roddy1965]

Their album Quadrophenia, is one of my 'desert island discs'. It's just flipping epic.

[@davidgreene7676]

Agreed….Townsend at his usual best….reign on me is simply unforgettable!!!

[@illiamdeebe7579]

This is my favourite song for midnight drives. Driving through a city on the freeway to this is just perfect.

[@garyscharf9232]

The Who has many great songs and helped pave the way for high production rock songs, but my favorites continue to be the early 70's live performances. At a perfect time of musical growth and youthful energy they played with a raw power that no other band at the time could match. Live at Leeds is one of the best live albums ever with one high powered banger after another. But it's not complete unless you can see them live. Check out Young Man Blues from Isle of Wight.

[@spiderbass65]

I'll keep it simple, you guys are the best reaction channel out there. Your musical knowledge plus your feel for the good stuff is top shelf!

[@Testibus00]

When your bass player's nickname is Thunderfingers you know you never have to worry about the rhythm section.

[@bkshields76]

Nailed it again fellas! Don't forget about the Making of Aja!

[@saxworthmusic]

It’s wild that they were into pinball then progressed to the new sounds. When I was a kid we played pinball then starting in the late 70’s played the new video computer based games that were real simple compared to now. Pinball was analog/mechanical. The Who !

[@denisem6790]

The WHO on tour 1982 the album 'It's Hard' was still very new. It was to be their last but one of the members was broke so they continued to tour after that. This song is so beautiful...

[@Kipper-p9i]

Boss song

[@nozzlevelocity]

I'll never forget hearing this at the Cotton Bowl in 1982. You wouldn't think a stadium could sound like a club with a tight, loud sound, but you could feel it in your chest in the middle of the field. The place was hopping. Townshend started the tour saying his operative word was "control". But friction was clearly in the air between Entwistle and Townshend that night. At the end of the last song, Townshend grabbed his guitar by the head and threw it at his back line. It flew end over end probably 25 feet and ended with a loud POP. That was a Saturday night. We started the weekend by seeing Devo on Friday night. Got up the next morning and drove to Dallas. Those were the days.

[@suesebree8670]

At one time they were reported to be the LOUDEST band going. Now Roger is practically deaf. He was asked if they were gonna release any new tunes to which he replied, "what's the point?"

[@ugadawgs1990]

Spinal Tap was England’s loudest band.

[@digimortalone2759]

Years ago, someone did a mash up of this song with Biggie rapping over it. Pretty damn good.

[@geronspray8313]

John Entwistle's nickname was "Thunderfingers." He was a big man who played the hell out of the bass. If you watch any videos of their live performances, you'll see that his facial expression was always blank, like he put no effort into playing the bass. It's like he was bored with being a badass.

[@kevinmalone2218]

I had the privilege of seeing the Who live twice. The first time was at Alpine Valley, Wisconsin(the same venue I saw Stevie Ray Vaughn's last concert the night his helicopter crashed after the show) and at the St. Paul Civic Center. After the St. Paul show I was convinced I was deaf! Still a great show by my favorite band.

[@mikeyg3202]

this is after keith moon had died. kenny jones from the faces joined the band on drums and pete townsend takes lead vocals. it’s a def banger.

[@anthonyblakely399]

The Who started the same time The Beatles started in 1962 along with The Rolling Stones....The true gods of Rock n' Roll...the pioneers of the Rock n' Roll music!!!! The Who played this song in their late 70's last year in October, live i concert with an Eight piece Orchestra!!! Wow!!! They were AWESOME!!!! The old boys still have it and more...and we fans...went CRAZY!!!!! lol

[@ammaleslie509]

Back in the day when i could rock the treadmill... This song started the treadmill playlist

[@alven977]

One of the best songs in the history of rock, I like it since I was a kid

[@MidwesternCornbilly]

After Keith Moon died The Who brought on drummer Kenney Jones. Jones 'uncredited'' drums on Rod Stewart's '(I Know) I'm Losing You' is legendary. He was a great drummer....he just wasn't A Who drummer. Pete Townsend started putting out some great solo albums,' i. the 80's and 90's, and one of them is called White City (A Novel). The song Give Blood features one of the great drum tracks by the incredible Simon Phillips. As far as a drum performance on an individual song goes Simon's ranks right up there with Peart's on Tom Sawyer, or Steve Gadd on Aja....IMHO. One of a kind performance.

[@MarkJones-mn6uy]

This song definitely had the same sound and feeling as the music on White City, which I recommend. It was both an album and a short film, which I had on Beta video tape. I believe this song was included in the video. Great sound, crisp production. Pete Townsend is a genius with a great voice. Great work, guys, and keep enjoying your musical exploration.

[@MidwesternCornbilly]

There is a performance of Pete's album Psychoderelict (Live in Brooklyn) that features Simon playing Eminence Front in a set of older tunes Pete plays before he performs the album Psychoderelict (actors and dialogue included) in its entirety. Another one of Pete's concept albums that is presented as a 'radio play'. I love the music on this album but I vet that a lot of people can't get past all the dialogue.

[@rc1564]

Yes Jones was an excellent drummer ❤

[@seanpaula8924]

Liked this song from the first time i heard it. Unusual for me.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

I love this song!! Many of us around in the 80s really associate it with Miami Vice. That show was a huge cultural phenomenon & any song they used also became huge. Obviously the song is great on its own, but showcased on Miami Vice just meant it got crazy exposure.

[@markdillender2608]

Athena is a great tune

[@NebulizerChi]

Top track from a rather woeful album that was issued to promote their first of many "farewell" tours. It's featured as bumper music on sports and other live telecasts over the 41 years since, and deservedly so.

[@scottsnyder2726]

The Who formed in 1964 with their first hits “I Can’t Explain” and “My Generation” released in 1965, getting lots of airplay and TV coverage. “Eminence Front” was their last hit. In those 17 years they heavily shaped rock music. Pete with his power chords and experimentation with synthesizers. Keith with his “lead” drumming, and John Eintwhistle’s bass. His harmonics were incredible! They invented “power rock” and evolved greatly over the years, with Pete exploring and innovating. They heavily influenced rock, power pop, punk and grunge. I grew up hearing them innovate and evolve. Perhaps my favorite band ever.

[@scottsnyder2726]

Forgot to add that Pete’s feedback experimentation influenced both Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix.

[@metaphoria3]

One of my fave tracks by them dope scale on the intro guitar undeniable groove

[@Bosnbabe]

I saw them in 1982, The Clash opened up for them. I may be old but I saw all the great bands!🎶🎶🎸🎸🎹🎹🎤🎤

[@Jimbow-sz9kh]

I definitely couldn't give a list of my top 10 favorite songs ever, even with a gun to my dome. But I'm absolutely certain this song would be on my hypothetical top 10 songs list fs

[@scottblakey1603]

A band that hit it big in the middle sixties still innovating in the middle eighties.

[@GoodLuckBP]

This song was used in the TV series, MIAMI VICE. It was a great scene that is on KZbin. This has always been a favorite of mine. Thanks for reacting to it.

[@Starriddin]

The intro to this song was made famous by the 80’s movie Risky Business. Tom Cruise’s debut film. Most memorable in the subway train scene with Rebecca DeMornay!!!

[@GunsmithSid]

I would have told you the music from Risky Business was Tangerine Dream - it’s been a long time since I’ve seen the movie, but I do listen to the soundtrack LP I have and The Who are not on it…