The Who 'I Can See For Miles' 1967

© The Who. www.thewho.com/
'I Can See For Miles' written by Pete Townshend. Fabulous Music Ltd. ℗ 1967 Polydor Ltd. (UK). Produced by Kit Lambert. Originally released as Track 604 011 on 13 October 1967.

[@ronnieguitar99]

I was 16 in 1967 and listened to music all the time and back then the drummers just quietly kept a beat. Every band was the same and then I heard this song. The drumming was just mind blowing to me at the time, nobody played like that.

[@georgemaynard7604]

Same age as me. Really the The Who used Keith Moon as a lead instrument. Great great drummer. Nuts though That's why they called him Moon the loon. Outstanding song

[@summerbreeze3090]

@@georgemaynard7604 He has been gone for many years. Don't judge him. He was Keith Moon, an original man.

[@alexvagias5295]

I was 16 also and this song was me.

[@DG-sf9ei]

I'm about 10 years too late for 1967. But the music of The Who and Zep opened my mind of 60-70s music, and Keith Moon and Bonham's drumming has awe struck me when I was a teenager starting on drums, and their playing still captivates me 30 years later. There's very few rock drummers from Keith's early years on drums who still hold the test of time after decades of great drummers thereafter. That defines Keith as a pioneer in his craft and enormous influence on rock music to this day, crazy as a loon but ingenoius as Einstein.

[@christinecollins6648]

People who don’t enjoy Moon’s drumming are pathetic. I can almost can listen to an argument that Keith wasn’t the best technically- but he nearly if not totally beats technical drummers at that too, whilst often drunk and stoned

[@jaimehudson7623]

This song and The Byrds 'Eight Miles High' take me to another higher plateau. Thanks guys!

[@jonathanshock1113]

1967 and now 2024 still so fresh . this is music !!!

[@davidoran123]

I was 13 when this came out and my mind was expanding, for miles and miles and miles.

[@redskyorange3341]

One of the best rock songs ever!

[@user-fu2mi1nd5l]

Inspired Paul to write Helter Skelter

[@nicandknacksandseans]

Well, I used to be able to see for miles. Now I can’t see at all. Thanks camera bro. You have killed my eyes.

[@terryanngallagher3605]

It was taped for Ready Steady Go! on TV and that's what the kids liked then....psychedelia!!!

[@Seej1982]

@@terryanngallagher3605 RSG had ended by this time. This is from Twice A Fortnight.

[@nicandknacksandseans]

@@LeroyKinkade Ill just take the question at face value: No. In 67 he would've been...14 or 15.

[@terrybono5995]

haha

[@terrybono5995]

the entire cream farewell concert was filmed like that too not enjoyable

[@NickCC23]

The Who's only Top Ten US single. Also arguably their BEST single.

[@Funktaro5]

I don't know who would rank it as their best single, but despite loving The Who I'd have to say I have very different tastes than them. Baba O'Riley, My Generation, The Seeker, Behind Blue Eyes, and Love Reign O'er Me all rank much higher to me.

[@balconi89]

Pete was sure this would be a #1 song, was mad when it only made top 10.

[@iblacka1]

Most of their songs were worthy of being in the top 10.

[@iblacka1]

@@balconi89 I would have been livid

[@will2741]

Yeah they have a lot of gooduns but this is the high water mark for me. Just obscenely great

[@jasonrattue]

Best live band of the 60s.

[@robertthacher-ro6bh]

I was 14 in 67 and loved this song. Keith Moon is from another planet. They all were ahead of their time!

[@bobbyserrato1949]

Truly

[@langstonanderson6558]

The BEST band in the world!!

[@raddmann336]

For me #1 was the Beatles. The Who #2. There were many other groups I loved but none influenced me the way these two bands did. I never saw The Who as being competition to the Beatles like I did with the Stones because The Who didn’t reach their peak until after the Fab Four broke up.

[@1viridis]

Between the ages of 12 and 14, I loved the Beatles best. Between the ages of 14 and 16, I loved the Stones best. From then on for me it's been The Who. And the Allman Brothers. But that's another story....

[@emilyoshiro]

My first concert was The Who in ‘69, I was 14 It was the Bonzo Dog Band opening up for them Probably the best concert I’ve ever seen Ever

[@lewisner]

Personally I think this is the greatest rock song ever.

[@amandamajasaari4721]

Oh god - I love this so much. Since 1979

[@TheDenman47]

Blew me away the first time I heard this--in '67. Amazing!

[@user-fu2mi1nd5l]

Who Sell Out great record

[@DavesGarden1714]

Keith Moons drumming is out of this world,he must be rated as one of the best drummers ever, too play

[@marcstevens8576]

Keith came at a time, like Mitch Mitchell, when drummers were only required to keep a beat. Like Mitchell's jazz-based drumming for Jimi, Keith took drumming to a forefront for a band that was a lot more rock than either Beatles Kinks or Stones. He deserves every bit of credit & more than the Zeppelin freaks give to Bonham, who really didn't fit into a blues-based band. Enough for my lecture on Keith. Only wish he lived longer.

[@DavesGarden1714]

@@marcstevens8576 I agree certain drumers you mention were not in the same league as The Moon

[@oldpoppy]

Oh the drumming in this song.❤❤❤ Keith Moon gone too soon

[@jamestcallahanphotographer]

I first heard this song probably early to mid-1969. Our new neighbors’ older brother moved to California and left his younger siblings all of his 45s. I got my hands on this one and was mesmerized by every amazing element, particularly Keith’s drumming. What got me were the snare drum rolls and the ‘sound’ of his snare...I was hooked. I wanted to be a Rock drummer and nothing else. 50-plus years on that’s basically still the deal. 😎

[@NigelOrmsvik]

I met Keith at the 100 club London in 1964, a friend and I were watching The Pretty Things and he came up to ask for a light, said he was with a band called The High Numbers, and what did I think of the drummer Viv Prince. I think Keith was very influenced by Viv's style, and went on to adopt a lot of it. At the time, Viv was one of the best on the scene. Keith of course went on to become one of the best in the world. I'm so glad I was privileged to meet him back in those wonderful days.

[@jamestcallahanphotographer]

@@NigelOrmsvik That's a wonderful story, Nigel, one that few people would be able to tell. I know a lot more about Keith now having read Tony Fletcher's incredible book, "Moon." But even he doesn't mention Viv Prince (that I remember) and how Keith probably adopted a lot of his style. That's a great Rock Srar drummer name! I'll bet there were a lot of 'flashy' players. on the scene back then! For me, as a drummer, that's really fascinating information. ☺

[@andrewwhite1004]

Its very hard to find a genuine mod band even back in the 60s but OBVIOUSLY the who and the KINKS were extremely loud and exceptional

[@raddmann336]

I grew up in the 60’s and until this song came out I’d never really noticed anything special about drummers. Kieth blew me away. Pete’s guitar too. As perfect as a rock song can get.

[@deltonkillen8024]

In 1991, my oldest son was a trombone player in the Jones County Jr.College Maroon Typhon Marching Band. Their field show that year included this song and "Vehicle" among other '60s hits. But "...Miles" was the finale and never failed to bring down the house. At the end, the dance line in their glittery gold outfits did a Rocketts style routine with arms linked and high kicks I can still see in my mind's eye today.

[@robertthacher-ro6bh]

Roger Daltry as a singer was truly underrated

[@marcstevens8576]

True, however he came Before His Time. Had The Who came a few years later with songs like Who Are You, their earlier songs wouldn't be buried beneath The Beatles at the time...

[@whisky2roxy]

I'm not sure the Who is "underrated" in any category

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Was waiting for someone to post the most “overrated” word in comments section, here’s your 🏆

[@tsartodd]

@@whisky2roxy Roger is underrated compared to Pete, Keith and John. a lot of people see him as just "the singer," and overlook that: (a) singing is a musical skill as much being an instrumentalist; and (b) Roger brought out just about everything Pete wanted to get across lyrically (particularly the aggression and sarcasm) that Pete wouldn't have been able to had he sung the songs himself.

[@victorformosa228]

Man this was a great era.

[@shavingdave1]

Masterpiece! This is the first time I've seen this. Unreal!

[@jamesbueker11]

Finally got to see the who around 1980 in The Woodlands, Tx. Snuck in with 3 joints despite police in horses, pat downs and dogs. Great concert despite Keith being gone. Unforgettable

[@dirkbender2483]

I bet Kenny Jones was fantastic. Of course he wasn't Keith, nor would he try to be; thundering drums weren't his thing. Knowing when to push and pull, though? Yeah.

[@kurtpettkus8156]

The First Hardrockband for me!!

[@leonardgastelum3577]

Wasnt this the song that inspired the Beatles to record their "Hard" track Helter Skelter? This song never gets old. My uncle and I would play Meaty Big n Bouncy album and play air drums and guitar as little kids!

[@andymoore9977]

Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy! What a title, what a treasured memory.....

[@andrewc4612]

Easily one of the best Who songs by miles.😄😁

[@googleisgay3289]

It must have been great to be a kid in 1967 London, and then see this pop out of random on the TV.

[@chrisholland7367]

Kieth Moon, 'The OX ' what a musician .The Who are incredible.

[@morganclare4704]

John was the OX, KEITH WAS BORIS THE SPIDER! CHEERS

[@dirkbender2483]

@@morganclare4704 and we miss them both terribly.

[@RalphCramden-tm2gi]

The WHO's best song. Thunderous kick ass stuff.

[@davetrevor4561]

the Most Awesome band in ROCK history ever right here !! THIS is songwriting baby !!

[@palamambron]

What a performance. Unusual harmonies. What a message.

[@user-kf5mt7km1n]

These people were part of my Childhood! I love them all. This Is raw talent. Especially this song! ....this is pure 1967! Just Like I remember it. Long live the who....yes!

[@alejandranieves874]

Oh, amo a KEITH MOON 😍🤩🥰🥁

[@MajorWolfgangHochstetter]

The greatest song from 1967! My all-time favorite Who song!

[@AdliberateVideoProduction]

Hats off to the editor! That's a load of cut and splice.

[@ParmiJohn]

Really love the transitions in this video, makes you wonder if they were all thinking the same thing at the same time.

[@tmamone83]

Some may complain about all the jump cuts, but I think it fits the trippiness of the song.

[@ronaldosilva6670]

I love this song.

[@mikeyluk5113]

Townshend is a genius

[@jerryadriano691]

Uma das minhas bandas de rock preferidas

[@Andy21476]

This video is kind of haunting to me. I LOVE IT

[@kgarrett1404]

Still sounds awesome!

[@ananiasaraujo7551]

The Who, a melhor banda de Rock'n Roll de todos os tempos!

[@jerryadriano691]

Com certeza amigo,eu sou fã dessa banda, é uma dás melhores bandas de rock de todos os tempos com certeza.

[@SuperSuzyg]

When looking up what '60s bands influenced heavy metal music, I was surprised The Who aren't mentioned. But some do give honorable mention to this song. I mean, how hard does a band have to rock to be noticed??

[@dirkbender2483]

HUH? who on earth WOULDN'T acknowledge the Who in heavy metal music? My god, any guitarist who heard Live at Leeds wanted that tone. That's nuts. I just looked it up, it sold over *2 million copies* in the US, and topped the charts at #3 in the UK and #4 in the US. Tens of thousands of guys (and some gals) certainly wanted an SG with P90s and a Hiwatt amp, or the closest to it that they could afford, in its wake. Granted Tony Iommi played the same axe so maybe that steals a little "influencer" thunder, but both he and Pete were active at the same time.

[@SuperSuzyg]

@@dirkbender2483 I know, right?? I watch The Who at The Isle of Wight Festival too on here and think its even better

[@liam82706]

“You’re gonna lose that smile” John: loses smile

[@leeroberts7049]

This should have been No.1

[@michaeljoshuabach1987]

The Beatles wrote Helter Skelter thanks to this Masterpiece.

[@heliodorogarciagarcia1973]

Yes, as far as I know It seems that MacCartney heard that the who have been written the most noisy, dirty and rocker song so he decided that the Beatles would write something to surpass this song in every respect. That was Helter Skelter! Both are truly incredible. In my opinion both groups were in their prime when they wrote those hits.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Really? Wow, I love to hear about songs origins, Ty

[@iblacka1]

It's real sad Keith did not live longer. ☹

[@dirkbender2483]

Especially since Keith's death was a result of him trying *desperately* to get clean. His overdose could have happened to just about anyone in a similar situation.

[@danielcorona8989]

Ban in the 60's -Who's the best band. -The beatles. -No, Who is the best band

[@cherylfrederick7228]

Why does their have to be competition? Just enjoy the music!

[@billsteinly8105]

​@@cherylfrederick7228Who's last because Why's the warm up band.

[@dirkbender2483]

@@cherylfrederick7228 Because they're both wrong, the correct answer is of course The Kinks! j/k mostly. The Kinks' Great Album career arc was from 1966-1773, so they're really more than a "60s band." As are the Who for that matter.

[@benchesh]

Best music video of all time

[@Canadarago]

Played this song at a battle of the bands in 1967. Unfortunately it was too far ahead of its time. The entire “Who Sell Out” was great - a production masterpiece with BBC London “fauxmercials” sprinkled in. Still sounds fresh today. What’s for tea, Mum?

[@marcstevens8576]

Hey, being from The United States, "Who" else could get a guy into eating Heinz Baked Beans????

[@Canadarago]

@@marcstevens8576 one of the best and earliest concept albums. Can still remember the lyrics for the Odorono and Medac commercials…..

[@Canadarago]

@@marcstevens8576 Went to see The Who at a small venue near NYC called Westbury Music Fair. It was a theatre in the round with the audience close to and above the band. That made seeing the Who dangerous. People in the front row had to duck Roger’s mic and lots of people Got “souvenirs” - guitar picks and broken drumsticks. One lucky guy actually got the neck that was broken off of Pete’s guitar.

[@anniemac4637]

Great song...☺☺

[@user-kf5mt7km1n]

Yea...this group is my memories...from my chilhood In the 1960s. Will always live With me until I die.

[@morriganravenchild6613]

Memories of '67 : 5 bottles of Newky Brown & The Who live!!!!!!

[@MikeMateraDotCom]

Iconic.

[@BrianPatrickCallahan]

Incredible drumming by Keith Moon on a great song. My son was interested in drumming, I got him this single and said listen to this guy! Saw them play when I was around 14, one of my favorite bands after that.

[@HarrisKeith]

When rock n roll was rock n roll

[@BaddogSports]

I F’n LOVE The Who!!

[@dirkbender2483]

For me it's comfort food music. I try to have some New Stuff in my Spotify feed, but I've had Live at Leeds blasting away the past few days. (I'm 66 and if I ever get to where I start grumping about how "they don't make good music any more" it's in my living will to take me out back and shoot me.)

[@ronsmith1364]

Ahh, These Songs are so Iconic from a coworker So I am on a bus , going through NYC, I look down at this street corner & just standing there, Townsend, Entwistle, Moon, & Daltrey. The Who right there...

[@matthewneff6920]

Right

[@Cris_Borgnine]

Awesome!!!!!

[@jamestcallahanphotographer]

Fuckin’ A!...when was that?

[@ronsmith1364]

@@jamestcallahanphotographer He Said early '70s

[@chessiesystemrailfanman3741]

@@ronsmith1364 No sorry but nowhere did it say in the 1970s'.

[@user-kf5mt7km1n]

Long live....the who!!!! 1960s at It's best!

[@chessiesystemrailfanman3741]

Awesome cycling song!!

[@jeffreybutler5848]

KZbin , Is reading my mind again... I was much younger and we me and my friend Doug.. would listen 🎶 to this ... miss ya Douglas Ah ha

[@alelor04]

With moonie and the ox , it,s easy to be one of greatest rock band of the world

[@fernandocesardossantos5749]

0:55 Que sorriso lindo, John!! . . . That was irony.

[@TerryForeman-qm2tq]

19 freaking 67. Unbelievable

[@VonBeest]

The who are Greatest rock And roll band in the world

[@balconi89]

If this was from their Smothers Brothers Show appearance, the camera work was used to cover up the fact they were lip syncing this. They never performed this live back then.

[@ClarkBacellar-ki1sc]

Dig It since 1972,I was just 17,I am 68 now

[@keithnaylor1981]

Great song, UNWATCHABLE video! What was the camera man thinking!

[@Reed-bj2dt]

He wasn't thinking!

[@andygossard4293]

He was trying to be psycho deli ick

[@Cassie3636]

The Who knew.

[@robertgrijalva8166]

Happy birthday eye

[@ladyannamariehowland2541]

I have seen Him! He wears a white gown with gold that lights up with Him! REALLY POWERFUL! TOMMY!

[@jimmyteerex2177]

The groups that came in the 70's and 80's played harder, faster and sang higher but most couldn't create a soundscape like this.

[@danieleprofilipaoli942]

Lyrics I know you've deceived me Now here's a surprise I know that you have 'cause there's magic in my eyes I can see for miles and miles And miles and miles and miles Oh yeah. If you think that I don't know About the little tricks you play And never see you when Deliberately you put things in my way Well,here's a poke at you You're gonna choke on it too You're gonna lose that smile Because all the while.... I could see for miles and miles(x2) I can see for miles and miles and miles....oh yea You took advantage of my trust in you When I was so far away I saw you holding lots of orher guys And now you've got the nerve to say that you still want me Well,that's as may be But you gotta stand trial Because all the while.... I could see for miles..etc.. I know you've deceived me Now here's a surprise I know that you have Cause there's magic in my eyes I can see for miles and miles And miles and miles and miles Oh yeah. The Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal Are mine to see on clear days You thought that I would need A crystal ball To see right through the haze Well,here's a poke at you You're gonna choke on it too You're gonna lose that smile because all the while... I could see for miles and miles (2) I can see for miles and miles And miles and miles........

[@leroylem51]

I still can see for miles and miles and miles...

[@luiscorro1924]

According to the Setlist website, played only ONCE or two when Keitn Moon was alive. Their higgest chartin single in the US. "ATHENA" charted only to 28 but spent more weeks.

[@deniconstant3168]

Un des meilleurs morceaux des who, parmis tant d autres, j adore......

[@ladyannamariehowland2541]

He is young again!

[@joaopdesb9224]

Since Steve Austin The Six Million Dollars Man till today me two degree squint-eyed glasses seeing for miles eternally, Who am I, nothing but Jurupato! Today i was admitted at I Love Keith Moon Facebook Group, Every day more alive Keith drummer visionary to the Kids! Alvarenga Kids we love you!

[@kennygr8ify]

Anybody listening to this in 2021, 2021, 2021, and 2021!

[@froglobster]

The Who made this song just in time- now it’s - I can see for kilometres

[@dartskipper3170]

First heard on pirate Radio London 266 "Big L" when the BBC wouldn't play anything like this on the Light Program. Harold Wilson and Tony Benn couldn't close the Pirates down fast enough. Thanks a lot Labour Government.

[@chrishenniker5944]

I wonder what Benn thought of rock’n’roll.

[@JamesTaylor-yh9rl]

iunderstand it as i was in high school

[@ClarkBacellar-ki1sc]

Bom demais.Curto desde 1972

[@luvittodeath7031]

I’ll be enjoying the real first heavy metal song.

[@elizabethfranco7219]

helter skelter ?

[@luvittodeath7031]

@@elizabethfranco7219 this predates Helter Skelter

[@danielpena4445]

@@elizabethfranco7219 yeah yeah go to other channel

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Heavy Metal Thunder ~ Steppenwolf

[@alainsalemi6049]

Ils sont tout chamboulé, une merveille

[@Error-uv5rg]

Pretty sure the photo at 2:18 is Michael Miles, presenter of quiz show "Take Your Pick"!

[@marksolomon5000]

...lush!!!

[@johnlark6583]

I can't see 5 feet in front of me without my glasses. To see for miles and miles and miles and miles and miles. Wow. That'd be nice.

[@brownrich]

This song was featured on their second album, the Who sell out.

[@supertimerip]

This song makes me want to go on an airplane ride.

[@user-kf5mt7km1n]

1967......I CAN see for miles and miles. Esp.rodger Daltrey And Pete townsend!!!!

[@cinerama62]

Oh Yeah !

[@andycuthbert2763]

The UK -we get hammered for everything. We are just a small islan in the Atlantic Ocean-but us there anyone else out there that can produce this music wise….Beatles, Stones,Who,Bowie,Elton,Kinks,Jam,Naiden,Madness,Weller,Maiden,Zepplin,ELO,,Police,Motörhead,Cure,Depeche Mode,Wings,OMD,Simple Minds,Sex Pistols,Cliff,Oasis,Adele,Queen,Status Quo etc etc…go on can any other country beat this? This is only my first few choices!

[@larrysmac]

Now there's an insecure homer comment. It's music-not a competition.

[@kotosandog]

かっこいい

[@chanellekirch]

🧡🧡🧡🌟🌟🌟🧡🧡🧡

[@sicks6six]

is the original TOTP video of this song on KZbin

[@gemgemjo55]

Just think, a trip on the magic school shortly thereafter, changed music...

[@davidr2802]

Charles De Gaulle, the fifth who.

[@michaelrochester48]

What is the point of the Charles DeGaulle image during the song?

[@pierrezecross]

I was asking the same question for myself :) !

[@daveyvane9431]

That's not Charles DeGaulle. It is Dr. Kirby Whiteshead. He was Pete's optomistrist.

[@CRSofPA]

Oh, yeah

[@satan1108]

1967/9