The Who - My Wife (Live 1979)

The Who performing John Entwistle's My Wife in 1979.

[@toddinthemiddle]

am i alone in thinking that john's voice sounds like a perfect blend of pete's and roger's voices?

[@ryancurtis1996]

Not at all, I agree with that to extent. All of the songs he wrote for The Who have a flavor of Roger or Pete in the vocals, which I think is to match the bands “sounds”. He sounds much more unique within his solo work, my favorite album by him is too late the hero. Joe Walsh is guitar on that one. Maybe check it out if you like

[@ryancurtis1996]

Not at all as in you’re not at all alone I’m thinking that, just realized my last comment didn’t make much sense

[@tonywalter9015]

Very good analytical conclusion! His voice was ultimately unique.. i loved this song since it came out too wore out the vinyl LP...and yes this song mirrored my life.....freshly married in 1983.....the lyrics described those 1st couple years spot on! MATES!

[@tonywalter9015]

@@ryancurtis1996 thanks I didnt know Joe played on john Entwhistles solo tracks ! Thanks for sharing that!

[@tonywalter9015]

Best Base player hands down! My friend Banner Thomas from original Molly Hatchet commented on Entwhistle's riffs' "amazing" RIP Banner and John!

[@matthiasschabio4015]

The Who in Höchstform . Danke John ! Ruhe in Frieden und auch Keith❤

[@HDPinkFloyd]

WORLDS GREATEST BASS PLAYER ...... !

[@lancehurley9743]

Quite possibly..

[@rman52]

duh.

[@ppono]

He was a lead guitarist but the bass was the only spot in the group so he plays the bass like a lead and it shows

[@RossSmith-wd5mj]

Well, since you put it in caps,,,,must be true

[@rman52]

@Patrick McKenna True but in his case who(pun alert) cares. Same with moon. The Who still works as a band on a high level without it. Not every nand gets a Bruce, Maca, Lee, Brian Wilson, Citera, or (pun alert 2) an Orr.

[@niccrovaix649]

These guys are the whole package. Melodic tunes. Powerful driving rhythms. Creative and conceptual lyrics. Solid, passionate instrumentation. Energetic stage presentation combining authority, sensitivity, masculine vigor.

[@johnschober1819]

That bass is out of this world

[@ryantunks]

Entwistle is the coolest cat that ever walked the earth

[@johnq.public4252]

One of their best but underrated songs.

[@jeffjcool1600]

Underrated ,,, sure.....wtf

[@apchsiri1156]

​@@jeffjcool1600Yeah, really, a crowd favorite from a diamond album is underrated. Assign meaning to words, people!

[@opensensory5920]

Definitely one of the greatest bassists to ever play rock music

[@christopherboccia2653]

One of the best lines of all time “all I did was have a bit too much to drink“

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Townsend was all over the place, but as always, Entwistle was rock-solid. And a great singer, too.

[@bardbardy5573]

Such a great song and great solo riffing by Pete. The Best Rock n Roll Band in the World!!

[@michaelkaminski8339]

Here is a funny story from this '79 tour concerning My Wife: As The Ox says, "we are changing it up from Boris this night". In New Haven, my friend had front seats right in front of Pete. According to him, "his brother kept asking for My Wife and they played it" "Yeah, right, whatever (lol). So, I get a copy of the concert on CD and I'm listening on headphones at work one day and sure enough, right before My Wife, Pete quietly goes to the mic and says, "we have a request from the front row for My Wife, so we're going to play it" Too funny - and impossible to hear without the headphones as we'd missed it for years.

[@danielasparo6341]

Waring park

[@brnrik500]

Wow cool!!!🎸🏆👏👍

[@tracycampbell3060]

Seeing John play bass is a revelation

[@marcdavis8842]

John Entwistle, Geddy Lee & Chris Squire the finest Bass Players to have ever graced Our Planet... 😍😍😍

[@davidtucker942]

You have to put Jack Bruce in that category as well

[@saj8]

Chris Squire won't allow any spacing for his guitar players in Yes.

[@edharmicar6227]

Paul McCartney?

[@edharmicar6227]

John Paul Jones ?

[@chriswakefield9538]

@@saj8 Listen to Yours Is No Disgrace.

[@davidmariniak4452]

The greatest band of all time!

[@jaysantos536]

100%

[@carmineredd1198]

who

[@Elbowbanditest2003]

@@carmineredd1198 the who, although in my opinion it is the beatles the who is definitely in my top 3. Not that you asked.

[@RossSmith-wd5mj]

where

[@shomershabbos6291]

@@Elbowbanditest2003 i absolutely agree, my personal 3 favourite artists/ bands are the beatles, the who and neil young

[@heggy_69]

Roger getting a quick workout in in the back

[@gogoyubari366]

One of my favorite Who songs!

[@SamJ_1980]

I think Pete missed every single chord change, yet he still manages to recover immediately without completely losing it. That's the difference between Pete and John. John could play seamlessly through anything, because he was not only the best bass guitarist in rock history, he was also the most intuitive. Intuition is so very important during live performances.

[@jonnybirchyboy1560]

Entwhistle was their lead guitarist

[@billtolles7406]

Pete sounds like shit.

[@johnnyola2205]

Pete was at the height of his cocaine and boozing. The bags under his eyes say it all. He's absolutely blotto in this. Then again.. Keith was still fresh in the ground.

[@leftystevenson2436]

Uhhhmmm...no he did not

[@rosemarybaker8820]

The song sounds great to me. I think Pete did very well. Love the song.

[@thomastero4662]

John's looking at Pete thinking, "Okay mate, where the fuck are you going with this?"

[@marklierly3627]

I saw John play demo's at several NAMM shows out in Anaheim, CA! He was a terrific player and a hell of a nice guy! There was nothing "Rock Star" about him! RIP John! 😣🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kenbird7]

Love how The Ox kept looking over at Pete saying with his eyes "You think you lost me there???? NIce try. At one point, he almost looks bored. He knew where Pete was going probably before Pete did. THE WHO LONG LIVE ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RossSmith-wd5mj]

When you're on heroin, you always almost look bored.

[@carlitobrigante330]

They have exactly the same interplay throughout 'Live At Leeds'.

[@primokona]

to think I saw them in concert in the 80s.. and my ears are still ringing..

[@hendrikschoorl6144]

The Who is the Who with 4 members of all the Zodiac in other words the most complete BAND!!!!

[@KR1736]

What a god damn incredible performance. Even if Pete was a complete wreck. Johns Who songs are always a treasure.

[@Johnnymacdee]

Opened for John at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Goodness, we had fun after the show.

[@bobschutzner923]

I was at this show - at the International Amphitheater in Chicago, was sent closed circuit to area movie theaters. Pete was extremely drunk but still knocked it out of the park.

[@jlr3636]

June 13, 1970, I saw the Who perform in the basement of the San Diego Community Concourse (Golden Hall), no seating, you just sat on the floor, price was something like $5, bad acoustics just a concrete room. As they finished their last song Peter Townshend set fire to his guitar.

[@perryvellucci3230]

I saw them in Detroit at the Masonic temple 11/29/1979 just before they went on the national stadium tour. they wanted to play a small theater before playing the sold out stadiums. Roger apologized about the sound because the equipment was meant for stadiums not a 4,000 seat theater. I was 17 years old an was in complete awe sitting 10 rows away. i found the audio of the concert on youtube and was amazed at the quality. i now understand why they wanted to do a small test concert before they hit the big stage. either way, what an experience for a young teenager!

[@straightpipec6099]

Truly awesome.

[@seymouro]

I saw them at Masonic that night too! I was center, row 2 in the balcony. Opened with "Substitute". What a great show! I was 20. Could see the crew pouring cognac in between songs and setting them on the Hiwatt amps.

[@ViscountVile]

Fascinating! But if it's a Masonic Temple, is it normal for this to host rock concerts?

[@TedMaloney]

Where is this audio?

[@therespectedlex9794]

Sounds the right place for them.

[@claydon74]

That is surprising amazing. Pete was in the heart of his coke and Jack addiction. Love these guys 😊

[@jaybowden2658]

Rémy Martin was his favourite beverage if that’s what you meant by Jack…. Same for John

[@melissatyree566]

Pete does look a little ragged here. I didn't think that Pete had a problem with drugs and alcohol. He helped Eric during his worst days 😔 😪.

[@amancu1963]

pete was completely stoned, very bad shape. good he recovered from that terrible period

[@maccromo8829]

amancu1963 Moon died the year prior so he was in a depression type state, well that’s just my opinion

[@kpax45]

Townsend had his own issues with alcohol before Moon died, watch their 1973 concert, Townsend looks drunk out of his mind the whole concert

[@davidperry441]

Ya he looks beat down

[@Twotontessie]

Pete crushed it onstage '79-'82 regardless of what was going on in his personal life. The guitar soloing in this is stellar.

[@skullduggery3377]

he's layin' that shit down, though. some smokin' ass guitar slingin' there.

[@ashratempel5094]

Amazing John Entwistle's masterpiece

[@scottadelstein6319]

1979 best tour ever post Moonie, Kenny and Pete played there ass off.

[@richsackett3423]

Like the best Doors tour after Jim died. Not really The Doors is it.

[@bigbarkingdog2010]

Great rendition of a terrific song. WHO = GREATEST.

[@user-uq6sz6po3d]

I was at this show. First row BEHIND the band. The sound in the old Chicago stadium was horrible but the energy from the band was incredible. Townsend was drunk but very animated. Definitely the best Who show i saw post Moon. And the only show i have ever been to that i have a video of which makes it priceless to me. And i still have my ticket stub...$8...back when a concert cost about the same as a new album. Amazing what's happened to concert prices.

[@user-lx1du2ur2o]

Seen that tour in st Louis then seen him sing this and boris the spider sith Ringos all Star band 90s☮️😎🎸

[@biffjohnson7891]

Gods of Rock are forever

[@chrisput1024]

Entwistle was the best there ever was on the Bass.

[@tomthomassony8607]

John played lead guitar......on the bass!

[@paulschmitz9175]

Jaco Pastorius.

[@RossSmith-wd5mj]

Should have seen him play the trout.

[@macbird-lt8de]

Ye like ace lol. but seriously there is the troutonium. i think jean michele jarre plays it sometimes.

[@alainsalemi6049]

Un vertuos de la basse ce John et bon chanteur, les who dans mon cœur pour toujours

[@joeydebellis300]

Excellent tone from Townsends Tele

[@franktheo2055]

I saw The Who play @ MSG on 09/17/1979 and yes I still have the ticket stub to prove it, LOL ! Pete Townsend was smashing and bouncing his Les Paul off the stage floor and catching it in mid air windmilling it and cut open his arm and bled all over the place while preforming the song Who Are You. He was brought backstage for stiches & repair LOL ! During that time Roger Daltrey picked up a guitar & jammed with the recently deceased Keith Moons replacement on drums Kenny Jones along with basset John Entwistle until Pete the giant praying mantis came back out and the show went on. They were awesome !!!

[@andersontraube3623]

They played in September 1979, not August. I was at Sunday September 16th performance

[@franktheo2055]

@@andersontraube3623 Oops Fat Fingers Me. THKS.

[@macbird-lt8de]

but bro he said about the stub lol. i had mine from the spectrum in philly but it got tossed when i was in jail. talk about cruel, unusual punishment. yo do you guys remember right at that time the eleven people got killed trying to get in in ohio?

[@franktheo2055]

@@macbird-lt8de Wow, I didn't know about the Ohio insadent. I was going back to my seat @ MSG after hitting the head during Pinball Wizard and I almost got into a fight with some bikers. I almost knock one on his ass standing next to his drunken Byatch and they backed off and I got back to my seat.. Those Were The Days ! 👿 🎸LOL !

[@macbird-lt8de]

I realized why you didn’t know about the Ohio deaths: your concert was in sept and it happened dec 3, then mine was dec 11.

[@hmackie6823]

I saw the Poodles open for The RAMONES in Chicago 1979 who can say that?

[@sherrybell3924]

My favorite Who song.

[@patrickb5783]

John didn't like marriage much, but he has an amazing voice

[@ruimigueldiassilva]

One of the best songs 🍾🍾

[@brantisonfire]

I feel like Ox was treated like Ringo in regard to songwriting, but John added so much to The Who’s sound they had to give him the stage.

[@BFVK]

You meant "like George Harrison", no ?

[@brantisonfire]

@@BFVK I never thought about it like that, because you always assume Ringo got the crap end of the stick. George was under appreciated in a different way. He was as talented as McCartney and Lennon but never took the spotlight because he was reserved.

[@BFVK]

@@brantisonfire Ok, I though you talked about the fact that George Harrison was allowed to publish only one song per Beatles album while he wrote much more. It sounds similar as John Entwistle's situation.

[@brantisonfire]

@@BFVK Lennon and McCartney had that attitude and persona of being band leaders in a way that their personalities took up so much space, there wasn’t much anyone else could do to stand out.

[@RossSmith-wd5mj]

@@brantisonfire Uh,,,,never mind.

[@clausm2203]

Love that song and john presenting the song with great authority...:)

[@79tazman]

I love this tune my friend has a wife like this song describes if he don't make it home at night she trips right out LOL!!!

[@MsSmitty9]

Love the look in John‘s eyes at about 3:40.

[@therespectedlex9794]

Minimal

[@andrewschmidt6370]

This is so badass. I discovered this song from Chris Carter's British Invasion on SiriusXM's Little Steven's Underground Garage.

[@keithlauderjr1691]

Got Pete isolated in my right ear, Merry Christmas Everyone! Great clip!❤🎵

[@chrislong3938]

I always loved this song since I first heard when I was 13! I also always was positive it was Townsend singing! I had no idea that Entwhistle belted like he does! You learn shit every day, right?!?

[@Joetime90]

Listen to Entwistle's solo albums and his backing vocals on Live at Leeds. He's a good singer too. He usually has a very high nasally voice but here it's more gritty.

[@chrislong3938]

@@Joetime90 Thanks, man! You know what is even funnier? My ultimate wife was not too far off of an analogue of this witch! LOL!!!!!!

[@RossSmith-wd5mj]

@@chrislong3938 And you're the wizard of Oz

[@ginnagraham5029]

Chris Long me too! I am almost 60 and just figured this out!!!!

[@EricHorseman-tn2cy]

No doubt about it, The Who rule!

[@takamushinagamoto5086]

Pete's scenic is allways...awesome !

[@mre7550]

@3.17 Entwhistle gives Pete a quick look that says your solo is going downhill mate, this is not the Cream.

[@Mpshfromlowell64]

Pete was only about 34, but looked much older. Hard living…..

[@user-fu2mi1nd5l]

It's a miracle Pete made it through the cocktail he was consuming after Moonie died

[@bcarden8491]

Less than a week after Cincinnati. Full concert on dvd. One of the best considering Ohio...515

[@jaysantos536]

That explains the MESS that was John and Pete.

[@bradleywells7130]

Favorite Who song

[@kerrimcateer4371]

really miss him

[@markblue5375]

Chicago show , a few days after the Cincinnati tragedy. There were about 28 songs in this set !

[@tonycarpenzano3060]

Amazing version!! Great performance.I believe this was in the windy city.

[@marguskiis7711]

John was 30 something then but looked like 50.

[@bobsmith6543]

I know! It's crazy--he was only 35 here. He, Pete, and Keith aged very quickly.

[@deepred5461]

I watch the video of "I can see for miles" live 1069. He went from a young to an old man in ten years

[@sheatiller2465]

@@deepred5461 Vocally too, not just appearance-wise.

[@marokokisetter]

yeah, ridiculous.. the 1974 performance of this song on OGWT he looks much younger.. wow..

[@lwplwp]

Great song by the OX

[@Joetime90]

Long live the Ox!!!

[@robertogiovanelli1709]

Grande band

[@chrishmmm2202]

Pete fishin for the chords- great solo though

[@petecanthropus9947]

You're right. And John gets upset but has to be professional. Fishes are not biting much ! :P

[@stephenhawkingsfootballboo7885]

@@petecanthropus9947 “Yer fackin' up me song, mate.”

[@lesbaty8919]

Spare a thought for kenny Jones,

[@rickhorvath]

Lol. All good though.

[@Joetime90]

Pete going through a hard time, we've all been there. That's why the Who By Numbers is my favorite.

[@danzthaman62]

Saw this tour in Boston !

[@prezakid9]

Boston Garden yes, I was there as well.

[@notanother7396]

"instead of Boris". Excellent!

[@jaysantos536]

My Wife is a GREAT song. Boris was garbage.

[@aschule5684]

Always loved this on "Who's Next", great lyrics, great voice, great song! There's no replacing "Moonie" though. Drums are too straight forward on this. Keith never played beats like that, he was all over the place, very orchestral in his approach.

[@tedkay_music]

yeah!

[@quad1000]

Pete...well done. Overcooked, even. The Ox looking over after Pete starts to solo and The Ox is like "dude, that's weak right now"

[@RossSmith-wd5mj]

Your comment is rare, undone.

[@quad1000]

@@RossSmith-wd5mj whaddya mean chief?

[@RossSmith-wd5mj]

@@quad1000 Try again, in English, kid.

[@quad1000]

@@RossSmith-wd5mj Ok, how's this: Forget you, man.

[@RossSmith-wd5mj]

@@quad1000 As childish as I expected. Still incorrect. Weak. I think it's too much to ask of you, kid

[@pc7135]

Yeah but Pete's soloing is fantastic!

[@karenjanedixon]

This just doesn't sound right at all without Keith Moon behind the drum kit. As indeed is the case with all of their songs but some just highlight how much Keith Moon made The Who so damn brilliant. Still the original and still the best.

[@bird20040]

To be fair John was the one to make the song He probably wouldn't really want keith to play drums but there's a video of them playing with Keith in Cleveland!

[@micheleshipp1]

As much as I loved Keith Moon's playing , Simon Phillips is on fire here.

[@artlover1477]

​@@micheleshipp1 Kenny Jones

[@istvanpeter4530]

Perhaps Pete was in true form as he was earlier in 70, 71’. But the man was very dedicated to this band, still love his brilliant guitar work, ol’ boy could play awesome stuff... Just curious if anyone knows that guitar model?

[@69zenos1]

The looks on Pete and Johns faces....they are BOTH thinking ..."Fuck!!!....I miss that drunken loon".....

[@eliemucciante6335]

Purain quelle energie🎉

[@rrobertrocha]

I wish I was born in the 50s... jesus, so many great gigs at that time

[@skullduggery3377]

so what, he missed a chord. pete's still one of the best. pretty important figure in rock history for his songwriting and even guitar contributions.

[@offbeatbassgear]

Alembics are just superb and custom Alembic Exploiter basses are just that much better...

[@Maria-dx3ws]

The only Who song I LOVE

[@Cream1968]

I’ll have what Pete’s having! 🙄🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@samok.8861]

Gut

[@cedarwaxwing3509]

How I love to watch John’s right hand. He uses a pick at the beginning, but soon gets all five fingers involved. Nobody plays bass like he did.

[@peteroates2908]

😂 Yes this is the WHO going back to the beginning 😮 xx.

[@JermaineBulls]

Lol, all my life, I thought Pete sang this

[@gr.vo.3058]

Song kicks arse!

[@FredHerrman]

Brought to you by Schlitz!

[@ezsmith3765]

2:20 THE OX is looking at Roger like “MY SONG!! you NO sing on MY SONG” 😡

[@hmackie6823]

John Sponsored a band Called The Fabulous Poodles,I saw them and think they are one of the most imnnnovative bands of that time yet got zero respect

[@tracycampbell3060]

Filling in to Keith Moons shoes would be tough job

[@bigheadfred]

Kenny Jones does a great job drumming on this song. He stated in interviews that although he would use some of Keith Moon's fills on the older Who songs, he never tried to exactly copy his style and the other members encouraged him to be is own person.

[@jacksmits9825]

The thickest guitarsound ever heard🎸🎸🎸

[@rusj77]

Wow

[@jerryrobertkoren]

John is looking at Pete saying..you really.screwed that one up.

[@TGiannini007]

4:45 Pete jumps and does a complete 360. He couldn’t of been too drunk.

[@therespectedlex9794]

Neanderthals were quite sophisticated.

[@NAHAJI133]

Kenny Jones on drums who is a great musician but no one could replace Keith.

[@LaughingStock_]

He was the wrong choice. Solid enough, but "solid" wasn't what's called for in The Who.

[@chrisnolan5607]

Kenny played well, drove the band and rocked.

[@RossSmith-wd5mj]

@@LaughingStock_ Right. You really deserved to be the drummer

[@richsackett3423]

@@chrisnolan5607 And make it all boring as shit

[@ericdailey8587]

@@LaughingStock_ I could be wrong, but I think Moon had said that if anything ever happened to him that Jones should replace him. Doesn't mean your opinion is wrong, just saying that Moon thought well of him. Apparently Daltrey didn't think Jones was the right person to replace Moon.

[@billcope9476]

Daltrey was a team player on that one

[@Garf2O]

Some frontmen/singers would have thrown a hissy fit if another band member had their own thing going on like that, but it seems like Daltrey was a pretty good sport about it.

[@richardface8664]

Pete sure could solo when he wanted to, but he never overdid it

[@bedrosnersesyan6975]

Pete playing good guitar here!! Imo

[@rusj77]

Best

[@kravitz1999]

I always wondered why Pete didn't sing harmony on the high notes, could have been so cool I think