The Who - I Can't Explain

The Who - I Can't Explain
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[@pinkfloydandsydbarretttour5569]

I know exactly where I was on Friday, 29th January 1965. I was watching the TV show Ready Steady Go! I was sitting in an armchair in my parent's lounge about eight feet from the TV screen. Cathy McGowan introduced a new group called The Who. When the TV cameraman did a close-up of Pete Townsend hitting the first chord of 'I Can't Explain' with his windmill arm, within half a second I was six inches from the TV and stayed glued to the spot for the next two and a half minutes. That was my first taste of The Who and they remain my favourite band to this day.

[@user-dl3pi8ci3v]

🫶🏻

[@GeraldineMoss-nt4ts]

Me too

[@GeraldineMoss-nt4ts]

Great band

[@stonecoggins107]

Gotta love John Entwistle knocking out these ridiculous bass riffs with no emotion on his face

[@iloveMRKO]

Stone Coggins No matter how he looks, he can’t stop this song from having exciting energy

[@billrana2373]

Because he was best bassist ever ...effortless

[@joefriedman9843]

@@billrana2373 Him and Moon is the best bass drummer duo ever

[@returnofthebrotha]

@@billrana2373 Nah.

[@James-ch7uy]

He was a badass

[@caesarsmith4711]

75 now, but this was my youth

[@garypautard1069]

As mine too and on hearing it again I realise it had more energy and power than anything today.

[@bluebird1109]

You'll never be as cool as your grandparents!

[@rogercooper1307]

Way before my time but totally agree them mods were smart as never been bettered .mod myself in the 80s aswell as a casual

[@_steamfunk_2271]

The who and the Kinks, two awesome punk rock bands

[@samuraininjarockstar9355]

Mod Bands

[@johnmccarthy4134]

@@samuraininjarockstar9355 Even better!

[@jackspry9736]

RIP the two members of The Who John Entwistle (October 9, 1944 - June 27, 2002), aged 57 Keith Moon (August 23, 1946 - September 7, 1978), aged 32 You both will be remembered as legends.

[@martinhess7334]

This is the tune that played inside Pete Townshend's head when trying to make his bandmates understand his rock operas' plots.

[@adamstockman5278]

U don't wanna know what's in his head when he's surfing the dark Web

[@KC-Zico]

@@adamstockman5278 🤪😬

[@WorseReviews]

😂😂😂😅

[@ScottD44]

​@@adamstockman5278😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@michaelsix9684]

love this black and white footage, swinging London in the 60s

[@keithsanderson9536]

Pete Townsend was a genius in the 60's and 70's he wrote so many great songs plus he was one of the greatest guitarists in the world a true songwriter along with Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon one of the greatest groups ever.

[@detlefbock2048]

I was born in 1950 and I love this Song until I will die!

[@carstenhofmann1694]

Pete Townshend is an unremembered true genius! So The Kinks with Dave Davies are, too !!!! Brilliant music !!!

[@carstenhofmann1694]

TOWNS H END! NOT TOWNSEND, because nobody wants him send to town !!!! :))

[@williamstrasser8854]

Jimmy page plays guitar on this song

[@Danlovestrivium]

@@williamstrasser8854 Jimmy tried to downplay his contribution to the song for many years only for Daltrey to come out and say that Jimmy played both lead guitar and the solo for the song! I can understand why Pete wouldn't want the public to know that but credit to Jimmy for not trying to take credit for something that could potentially be embarrassing, having to pay someone else to play your parts for you!

[@TheCopnovelist]

By their own admission they mimicked The Kinks in order to get their first big hit in the charts in early 1965. And I am glad they did. This is my all time favourite Who track..

[@allbottledup9513]

Yep, Pete said he deliberately made a Kinks style song in order to get the attention of the Kinks manager at the time.

[@michaelbennett8393]

They shared the same producer in Shel Talmy.

[@jamesstanios5116]

One of the best debut singles ever.

[@stevemarvellous6382]

What a great comment! It's just so true.....but I can't explain.........

[@WedgePee]

What about Zoot Suit (credited as the High Numbers)?

[@donkeeton7897]

These guys literally formed a band as teenagers and spent most of their lives together.

[@hugejohnson5011]

Ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies. Yes, and even later in life, when "The Ox" was putting touring bands together, and spending more to play than they took in, the other two would try to help him out. Friends until the end. I will cry when the next one goes, if I'm even still here! I won't be sad for whichever one of them goes, but my heart will ache for the one left behind.

[@jonathanhadley2555]

Pete Meaden R.I.P

[@jvs57]

True. All except for Moony went to Acton Grammar School

[@robert.m4676]

I miss Keith Moon ❤️

[@rocknrollmandolin]

It blows my mind how these baby faced gents are now wrinkly old fellas or passed on. Still groovy as fuck tho

[@kingfish4242]

John Entwistle- The greatest Bassist ever

[@dal_21]

*cliff Burton*

[@johnbriancatedrilla4028]

Dallas Kaiser *geddy lee*

[@lukeotoole6970]

Jaco Pastorius anyone?

[@johnbriancatedrilla4028]

Geddy Lee 🤔

[@Johntb100]

Mark Winiarskyj is also a talented Bass player.

[@MerkinMuffly]

I always thought the Who were the purest rock'n rollers of any of the big bands, Stones always had a foot in the blues, Beatles were experimental, but as for pure raw rock n roll energy, bordering on punk enthusiasm, the Who knew how to rock at it's most primal level.

[@Ed-os9uc]

Listen to the High Numbers live at the Railway Hotel. Raw!!!

[@john_pryce9855]

Listen to The Kinks. Dave Davies shredding with Rays vocals are hard to beat !!

[@guitarplayer2846]

This is Jimmy Page playing guitar (per Ultimate Classic Rock). Page was a session guitarist.

[@harshasai912]

Ever heard of AC/DC?

[@MrBriller]

Couldn't agree more. This song has it all, rock wise.

[@sgraham1hotmailcom]

The Clark's Desert Boot- one of the few products on this earth that have never needed an advertising campaign.

[@tomperkins6389]

If I was ever asked to explain rock and roll to someone, I'd play that scream near the end of "Won't Get Fooled Again". To me that defines rock in about ten seconds.

[@redskies4530]

I recommend an Indie Rock Song called 'Looking into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Plant did the scream thing first. On plenty of records before.

[@prodbydrdxo]

The whole song is an ode to rock n roll 🤘🤘🤘 long live the who!!

[@ilgwent8061]

The way to dance back then was so confidential. Such a good time to live.

[@valeriebellomo3573]

U said it!!!

[@motorcyclemadness6006]

No it was public..

[@daisymoodley8958]

Dances now is age restricted

[@valeriebellomo3573]

Yes..like we were scared folks would laugh at us....lol...We were children then.....today they're ADULTS AT 9

[@wantsomecoffee]

Confidential like no one could know? 😂🤣

[@williambeglen4771]

Can't deny the huge influence these guys had on punk rock.

[@simonedwards5564]

TRUE!!!!+!!!

[@Nominay]

The guitar on "Clash City Rockers" does sound similar to the guitar on this.

[@harrykadaras9459]

Most Punk bands have said they were Who fans..no doubt the music that Pete wrote influenced many Punk musicians...Pete was the first, I believe, (among many firsts) to bring his anger and frustration onto the stage...

[@leecarterreppinjesuschrist7686]

Exactly what I was thinking when I saw this video on tv and came on here to watch it again.. I’m a massive punk fan

[@vordman]

Absolutely, if The Clash or The Pistols had put this out it wouldn't have sounded out of place at all.

[@glenndiedrich5449]

Townsend looked so young! OMG

[@JBrodo]

A baby 😍😂

[@dudehere8077]

What a proper performer looks and sounds like. Today’s would be stars should take notes.

[@Susie196921]

"Can't Explain" is the first song I ever heard from the Who back in 1965 - and I've been a huge fan of them ever since!

[@footstompinleroyscott6892]

One of the greatest pop records ever, played by a noisy rock band. This was the moment that rock arrived in pop, with Moon's drumming particularly driving the thing. Fabulous.

[@galleryofrogues]

That opening guitar lick is SO simple yet SO iconic. It grabs you instantly.

[@1987barbar]

Agus young used it 😂

[@karlhaase6931]

Yep.😂

[@stanislavapavlickova9711]

Isn't a gutar riff? Riffs are usually in the intro but maybe I am wrong with this one here?

[@WinterInTheForest]

A young Jimmy Page played rhythm guitar as a session player on this track before anyone knew who he was

[@joefriedman9843]

Phenomenal. The Who have countless great songs and this will always be one of my favorites.

[@bannjaxx]

Desert boots are never out of fashion.

[@theselector4733]

The GENIUS of Pete Townshend and the Brilliance of his band mates. Simply one of THE BEST BANDS of All Time!!!!!!!!

[@GoldStandardGames]

The genius of The Kinks.

[@gr.vo.3058]

If not THEE b-b-b-b-best band of all time.!

[@endreidemet5483]

John's face is like "C'mooon, gimme a harder bass line!"

[@NewsHistorian]

Went to clubs in London in the 1990’s and guys were still dancing like this. Must be a cultural thing

[@colinbrown2907]

I brought this record when I was 13 in 1965 great

[@gatedancer17]

Vintage early mod. Coolest look ever.

[@spencerglover1]

No other youth movement has been cooler, they just looked awesome, Best Clothes, Best haircuts, Best Drugs, Best mode of transport, best music ..........

[@user-xs3og8us3d]

Middle age people considered stripes diabolic... or so I heard.

[@davidbrisbane822]

I love the mod aesthetic, and the styles in this film clip, but I wouldn't call it "early" mod. @Nikol S. Ervant - maybe more preppy than Ivy League?

[@dougtull4594]

A true rock n' roll "dance" song.

[@kathypike494]

Saw them in 1964 and spoke to Keith and Pete. Just before this was released. Happy days of my youth, where have the years gone to

[@FieldJob-yr1yg]

Hello Kathy

[@_nogueiraad8020]

Beatles and Who are my favorite bands from 60s ❤❤

[@blackcougar1959]

Aww! They were just babies ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

[@scttymc1967]

With a hit record!

[@jamesalbertt1516]

Hello, how are you doing?

[@jackcarr6686]

This is so timeless, this could come out in the charts and I don't think anyone would bat an eyelid.

[@colinjennings3661]

If this come out in today's chart people would collapse in shock at its brilliance.

[@vernpascal1531]

@@colinjennings3661 After an Avalanche of Heavy Metal, Crap, Vapid Slick Willie Pop, and Obnoxious Rap..yes if you still have Fresh ears.

[@melissawright1979]

Yeah definitely

[@valeriebellomo3573]

Yes. Still relevant

[@bowlingstoned2113]

@@colinjennings3661 Yeah because it isn't rap lol

[@jamesfeldman4234]

I will 'splain this song, "Can't Explain." It's great.

[@Dallysgirl83923]

Keith was the spotlight stealer

[@krisaaron8180]

Pete Townsend said he was horribly embarrassed as a youth about his "great honking nose, and I think he needed to learn to be comfortable with a camera on him. It shows in these early performances.

[@MIKECNW]

Pete was 20 in 1965.

[@joel5090]

I don't care what everyone says, The Who were as influential in today's music as any other band in history. Keith and Pete are the bench mark for what good percussion and lead guitar is

[@derickbhupsingh4611]

don't forget Jon's Bass on this , it simply is beautiful ! Also Talmy got The Ivy League to do backing Vocals because he thought The Who's voices were not good enough !

[@bigboyedward]

and Rog too Raj

[@marklanzarotta2577]

Everybody says that they are the best.

[@thomasdixon3235]

Yeah I'm going to go out on a limb and put Led Zeppelin in that spot.

[@kentcarruthers1910]

Note the limited solo because of the Rick 12 that Pete was using on this.......the lead fills were based off chords, triads, and double stops......

[@rohanquinby3188]

Oh my sweet lord almighty

[@lyncarnahan5399]

One of the best bands ever. Great song. Groovy.

[@jamesalbertt1516]

Hello Lyn, how are you doing?

[@pancakesnatcher7001]

Found my son bobbing his head to this the other day. At that moment, I knew that I have taught him well about good music :)

[@ColumRogers]

Very well indeed :) And a good song choice to bob along too!

[@Montano76]

Dad of the year.

[@joemutt359]

Wish I could thumb you up two times: one for the dad, one for the lad.

[@davidborkin7045]

Joe Mutt 💞👍👈😢 Keith moon Is missed 💀😢

[@davidborkin7045]

G

[@racketman2u]

It's easy to see why the Who are still appreciated; their music never dated.

[@diegoandrade465]

My favorite song of The Who by far 🖤

[@prathmeshyadav4914]

One word, Underrated.

[@lucasascacibar2043]

Literally one of the most beloved bands worldwide

[@user-ug2jl9xx5t]

Maybe by you.

[@keithsanderson9536]

I loved the early hits like The Kids Are Alright, I Can't Explain, Happy Jack, Substitute, and Pictures Of Lily. These were brilliant compositions early in the groups career putting it simply Pete Townsend was and still is a great guitarist and song writer.

[@billdusha2647]

Those kids were wired outta their minds!

[@Franzie2105]

They all looked almost clean at this time :) Nice

[@suelubi7657]

Sick of hearing about the W.H.O. during Covid-19 so here I am getting my fix of The Who! 🔊🎼🎵🎶🎵🎶🎸🥁🎤

[@nomoremister]

In 1960s London, the Who were famous for their ability to change clothes in the middle of a song.

[@mrsusan5672]

I think the guy at 0:33 is my spirit animal.

[@mickpowell2529]

Those spaced out Mod's dancing, classic...

[@nicolekenna7822]

I'm 46 years old and I was listening to this song for over 40years ❤.

[@reuireuiop0]

Imagine ... one of the greatest rock bands on earth, playing in such small club around the corner.. They really just were like the early punk bands when they started out

[@madeleinehague648]

THIS is rock & roll.

[@KamenSentaiMetalHero]

This is rock not rock & roll.

[@GeraldineMoss-nt4ts]

Of course

[@squirrelattackspidy]

Look at these young boys. They had no idea how big they would become. Rip to all that have passed.

[@Zeppelinizzer]

THIS IS SO GOOOOOOD, dizzy in the head

[@dannyparis3383]

Off the chain unbeatable Track by The Who I can't explain

[@stargazerlilly608]

This guy’s fancy footwork 👌🏽 0:47 😃

[@derby1884]

Yes, the 60s were indeed a fun time to be young!

[@jeanneweisz2745]

The best!!! Grateful to have been a part of it. Sex, drugs and rock n roll!!!

[@Rockinruffhouser]

Everyone rockin and having a good time feeling the music

[@holdtightadele8017]

Keith, as usual, looks like he’s off his fucking rocker on the ChangChang😂

[@myradioon]

He popped pills.

[@TheThomasmoon]

This is what a real Rock N Roll band looks like .

[@miahconnell23]

Love how there are two guitar solos and how that Rickenbacker 12-string is set up PROPER !!

[@arthurantifa2]

This is Rock'n'roll!

[@swaythegod5812]

Proto punk

[@Atma505]

The Who trying to sound like their contemporaries The Kinks, and kicking ass at it! Both tremendous bands, an amazing era for music

[@Sun2851]

This is probably their best song ever made.

[@brwhizz3060]

It seems like every day these guys are updating us on the progress of the corona virus. Why are they such experts?!

[@joefriedman9843]

This song is good on so many levels but Jesus Christ was Keith Moon incredible.

[@joefriedman9843]

Entwistle too obviously. Best bassist ever. Their repertoire was unbelievable.

[@MrSpartanm33]

Love how John entwistle always looks bored when playing.

[@Powertuber1000]

MrSpartanm33 I can top that... not as bored as Charlie Watts looks in the Stones.

[@Hadad8]

MrSpartanm33 so bored! jajajajajja

[@betpow]

Powertuber1000 good example, but what about his running mate on bass for years?...Watts seems like he's just had a pot of coffee compared to Wyman

[@esilva4973]

MrSpartanm33 hes like "i could be home, playing monopoly, with my bass, bassists dont have friends"

[@southerndoomsday6688]

Maybe he is just an introvert and he isn't so expressive as the others. I am like that all the time. I look at myself in the mirror and I look so sad but I am not.

[@SeanStewart88]

Best music video of all time.

[@JohnSmith-ps7wp]

+Sea Stew One of them. It definitely has ''charisma''' ;)~

[@kayhunter7939]

I'm 70 the 60s 70s were the best times ever for music. Whatever band or genre of music you like. Youngsters today have seen and heard nothing in comparison

[@vexdup949]

That's right - they've all been shagged by those weird popular music shows by people who loves to make money.

[@carolyndetemple]

I remember when I was 13 years old, the year was 1980.. and I wanted to go see them in concert and my father said no, because I was too young. In retrospect, it would have been a good concert and compared to modern day music, The Who kept it pretty clean. Fast forward to 2020, I bought tickets to see them, and Covid hit 🙁 I ended up going to a Rockies game. Someday I will see The Who live, I hope.

[@boosted2022]

Roger Daltrey looking like Frankenstein

[@billtaylor4224]

one of the greatest rock bands of all time. These boys played with heart and soul. David Bowie did a cover of this on his Pin Ups album

[@georgewilliams8198]

The Who, The Kinks, The Stones and Manfred Mann. London Rocked.

[@peggysmyth6110]

Indeed

[@jamesemery628]

This video is from when the Who were called the High Numbers and singing a Wilson Pickett song "ooh poo pah doo". Do a search on KZbin and you'll see it. It was filmed at either the Railway Hotel in Wealdstone or the Scene Club in Soho, probably in early September 1964 (Wikipedia).

[@lupodelupis3672]

Maximum R&B!!

[@allmodcons8578]

The who are such a good band, they can swap clothes and gear without missing a beat. Love this song

[@lloydbennett702]

I noticed that too lol …k moon starts out with a solid shirt then he is in stripes ..one of the best bands ever, listening to The Who and Steely Dan tonight, another one of the greatest groups..

[@starleemartin1961]

Remember when my dad showed me how to dance like a 60s modster when I was a kid and couldn't fathom my clean cut dad ever dressing and dancing like that until he showed me a photo of him in red and black striped bell bottoms, a red plaid jacket and granny boots. I absolutely loved it!

[@jamesalbertt1516]

Hello Starlee, how are you doing?

[@kathypike494]

Saw them in welling in 1964 at the tender age of 14. Had a ling chat with Pete and Keith. Happy happy memories. Where have the years gone to!

[@Furry67]

Maximum R&B

[@kaushikganguli1091]

A great debut single in early 1965.....what talent and energy. British musicians never showed any emotion while on stage. Loved it!

[@craigsutton3550]

Only the best program ever. Watched it every time. I'm getting nearer eighty now, but this was my life and times.

[@dustintaylor9456]

If there’s somethings we can’t explain, try to explain.

[@mattferrara6472]

wow, to see the who back then in a small club wouldve been sick

[@HEAD3455]

in Michigan a hs rented them for a prom night jam ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@LardBaron1]

I saw them in a small cinema. They pulled up the screen and played on the stage. My big sister went to school with Keith moons sister and got tickets and gave them to me and my friend. They didn't like them. It was my first gig and they were quite frightening. Very aggressive. 10 years later I saw the Sex Pistols. I Enjoyed it more as I was older but thy gave off a similar vibe.

[@CSRookie]

you wouldn't have remembered lol

[@tony671]

watch my video of the who when they were the high numbers."the high numbers live at the railway hotel"

[@iblacka1]

There will never be music like this. Enjoy it while you can!! 😎

[@jayson657]

This was Almost 60 years ago but somethings about it still seems youthful and relevant.

[@jonathanjonathan7386]

for sure, it's brimming with teen energy and universal theme of teenage lust/love

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Who = Top shelf tunes

[@clarkthesharkshow9944]

The WHO ; Way hipper band than the Beatles or the Stones,.. the Who "Invented" EVERYTHING !!

[@algee8415]

Still need update on 0:34. The world's greatest dancer. Please respond.

[@karda009]

+Al Gee What about that dance in the Mamma Mia music video?

[@MrHioro]

+Al Gee I agree i don't see anybody that can compete with him ! well i think i just found one look at 1min43 in this one "Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning"

[@Petox20x]

+Al Gee Lou Reed LOL

[@arrondixon694]

+Al Gee the kid was on one having it in a tiny venue with the Who...mint

[@berylliumgaming]

+Al Gee media.giphy.com/media/26u6cjIG0lUHeXfzy/giphy.gif

[@billrana2373]

The most edgiest band of the 60s b4 their time

[@johndaarteest]

Happy Birthday to Roger Daltry

[@janetmoore5645]

Great song after all these years. The who classic hits there were the good old days

[@DerekLyons]

I worked on Quadrophenia and knew most of the Management including Mike Shaw RIP!

[@ghettocracker5005]

John, can't do ever again... He's the best, but can't explain...

[@laurenchambers7119]

when they rocked all over keep the faith

[@duongphucnguyen8314]

Four nice boys about to embark on a journey of madness. Really young and so talented.

[@lindalovesmusic9091]

One of my all-time favorite video's! Dig the guys dancing!

[@jamesalbertt1516]

Hello Linda, how are you doing?

[@lukecurtis4400]

I have to play this song as a band for a concert and it is a nightmare. The second solo especially is so difficult

[@PilgrimPiper]

35 years after The Scorpions released this one I learn my life was a lie that year and I Cant Explain...