The Who - Pinball Wizard (Live at the Isle of Wight, 1970)

The Who - Pinball Wizard (Live at the Isle of Wight, 1970)
The original Who line-up performing a full live set in front of 600,000 people at the Isle of Wight festival in the UK in 1970.
At 2am August 30th The Who appeared on stage and gave one of the most memorable concerts of their career.
The filmed negative of the show, shot by Academy Award winning Director Murray Lerner, has been restored to the highest visual quality.
The sound has now been remixed from it's original 8 track tapes under the personal supervision of Pete Townshend at his Eel Pie Studios in London.
The result is a stunning 24 bit mix available for the first time in 5.1 Surround Sound and DTS.
This track is from the full live DVD "The Who - Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970", available now.
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[@RSTI191]

Moon was just from another planet. He had to go back. Damn shame for us, grateful he stopped by though..

[@LuchoCastle_11]

No pun.

[@estellegilbert]

He was from the Moon

[@cameronvlogs7605]

Moon was so eccentric god dam he was god at drumming

[@johnkurtz7705]

Moon drove his rolls into his pool. When asked why....Keith said that he wanted to see what it would do. Omfg, I laugh everytime I think of that

[@marshi7777]

I think hes from a moon

[@leokimvideo]

It's amazing how Keith Moon plays the drums like a lead instrument throughout the whole song.

[@samtappan8743]

i get what you're saying but he really is the lead instrument. drums provide the heart and rhythm of the song

[@bhbluebird]

Its also amazing how much fun he had doing it.

[@OmenOfficial]

Best Drummer to ever live

[@babadayat4981]

the who have its lead vocal, lead guitar, lead bass, and lead drum you know

[@williamparker1085]

because he followed Townsend and not the bass player

[@stevefisher8323]

Moon's drumming made the drums a real instrument that expanded the band's ability to fill up a concert hall with a huge sound. Not just keeping rhythm but helping to define it.

[@JonHop1]

There is no one who played drums like Keith. His approach and style was completely unorthodox. Super unique. There is a reason no one can replicate Keith's playing. I mean I have yet to really hear ONE cover that can replicate Keith's style and rhythm. Even Starky(Ringo's son) who was taught by Keith struggled to replicate Keith's presence and sound.

[@franksteyn]

The perfect drummer for a three piece (instruments wise) band..!!

[@cejannuzi]

The Who were basically a power trio, so yeah, his drumming was designed to help fill out the sound.

[@ienverheij1224]

I read a comment somewhere that i noticed applies to all their earlier shows: Pete looks like he came from a paint job, Roger from a hippie festival, John from the halloween store and Keith like he had just escaped the insane asylum 😂

[@John-gi8eq]

2020 thinking, Not about the best music ever produced but how they're dressed, BIG L for you I'm afraid 😪

[@ienverheij1224]

@@John-gi8eq ????? It's just a comment about a thing i noticed in multiple performances that i obviously watch for the music? You start these videos up and close your eyes or what?

[@lindarodriguez5561]

Absolutely LOVING that quote ☺️

[@FrenchPaul1988]

The people commenting about paying too much attention to their outfits don't seem to get Pete's choice was deliberate. He was sick of the suits bands had to wear back then.

[@jscan4442]

I think Keith DID just escape from the insane asylum, just to play this gig.

[@jamesmadison6650]

This song came out 54 years ago and it’s just as good as the day it came out.

[@jpmerrick8886]

Keith smiling all the time what a joyful player

[@LPJack02]

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

[@johnmortensen2779]

That Entwistle bone leather suit is incredible.

[@anishbharatwaj8885]

i think its the same kind flea would wear many years later for slane castle

[@uboat6313]

Anybody know who has it now, if anybody?

[@mcclarenf161862]

Motorcycle road racing leathers Dave Aldana created ...

[@nikolaimikhail7774]

too bad you only see it for two frames, I aways wonder why John had close to no camera time on this one

[@brookt3497]

Apparently it was so tight he couldn't move in it. Not that he moved that much anyway, but still...

[@dietmarschweer9891]

Can' t hold back the tears after hearing this song again since 40 years. Now I understand...

[@pgar6105]

There must be a word that can describe the feeling you get when you watch such an immense performance, and wish with your entire being that you were there to witness it.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

yeah it's called me watching Led Zeppelin... jk I don't know, audience envy?

[@turniue]

ThinWhiteAxe Or The Wall Live

[@RedArrow73]

03 Aug 1971 The Spectrum (PHL), Who's Next Tour. And it was Bloody Brilliant! (Even if JAE was rocking a T-Bird instead of Frankenstein)

[@hereandthere4763]

I was there about 10 feet back from the stage..

[@Xtremecarfan10188]

I always come back to watch this performance just for Keith Moon. Insane. Like literally he is playing the melody on the drum.

[@JonHop1]

It so cool and so unique. No one to this day has ever been able to replicate Keith's style or his presence. A true 1 in a Billion.

[@danmar007]

Sounds like there are two drummers on stage. :-) People are always talking about guitar tone, but Keith's drum sound was monstrous.

[@tonteriaslasprecisas6897]

The Who OWNED the whole festival, believe me (to my surprised eyes and ears). I have vivid memories of every performance there.

[@yharnamhoonter6685]

Keith moon did such a good job he gave the song a triple bossy deluxe, on a raft, four by four animal style, extra shingles with a shimmy and a squeeze, light axle grease, made it cry, burned it, and let it swim.

[@lightningchao6916]

Brogan Drums Was that a spongebob reference ? xD

[@MetalGearDavid98]

Is that roger waters? 😂😂😂😂

[@KCJ1999]

Abyss Watcher we serve food here sir

[@P1983sche]

Damn that was an amazing comment lol.

[@thomasriley5830]

“We serve food here sir”

[@geigenatelierbrusch469]

One of the greatest rock songs in history.

[@waltermameli2026]

Keith Moon was a wizard every time he sat behind the drums.....hard to express his importance to the art of drumming.....all hail his short residence on the planet.....

[@user-ut9lj7re5y]

I saw ROCKETMAN. I want to see THE WHO film!!

[@biancamartinez7370]

We Wont Get Fooled again im writing it

[@kevdavies12345]

Aaron taylor Johnson would make a great roger daltrey

[@acid1310]

They are making a movie about Keith Moon

[@seamushehe]

Tommy: The Movie might be the closest thing we’re ever gonna get.

[@raspberrycrowns9494]

@@acid1310 wait really?

[@jonnygranville281]

The energy put into the live shows is incredible.

[@johnytun]

Not has good has Alton

[@BarrySmith70]

The Doors opened for The Who at this show.

[@MrBamcito]

Jim Morrison is mad but not than Moonie.

[@Mondo_mog]

This is the Isle of Wight festival

[@humzahj.]

No, this was Isle of Wight, no one opened for anyone, it was a set with multiple performers one after another

[@sunfucker2213]

What a time to be alive

[@badmotorfinger2206]

Unbelievable ! The Doors are 1000 times better !!!

[@Dallysgirl83923]

Keith Moon will always put a smile on my face

[@maxhachem5724]

Voir Keith Moon jouer est un pur régal. Avec ses 3 camarades, comment voulez-vous ne pas adorer The Who ?

[@Inferno594]

Oui oui nous sommes magnifiques

[@edanton7285]

Mr Moon was completely MAD.

[@anonymusum]

I guess you´re one of the few who got it.

[@Dallysgirl83923]

He was a crazy drum animal

[@johna8973]

Yea and we All know what it got him age 32 . He did not take responsibility for his "' Condition""

[@eddiecarter2784]

I wish they had shown more of John Entwistle in this video. He actually played his bass like a lead guitar on this song. I'd like to have seen him featured more.

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

@Eddie Carter The thing about John Entwistle is while everyone else is bouncing around, he just stands there Like A Rock.

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

@Dan Dugan I NEED some Cake! :-)

[@sansaranirvana6859]

​@@stevenwiederholt7000 real cake? Or is that a code word for marijuana? Because my friend from Ohio says cake = marijuana!

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

@@sansaranirvana6859 Cake IS code word for Cake. Dundee Cake.One more proof there is a god, and he wants me to be happy.:-)

[@Joetime90]

Not to mention his vocals. Entwistle is a great singer as well as a bassist.

[@tomodonnell878]

Why does no one ever talk about Daltreys incredible voice?!

[@iangillen6958]

Tom O'Donnell so true

[@klausvas]

I don't like very much his voice but I love the who

[@puppetshow360]

Daltrey is the greatest rock vocalist of all time. Power, accuracy and soul.

[@kallis2557]

@@puppetshow360 "The best" might be debatable, but he sure is up there as one of the greats!

[@violetmoon1781]

@mustafawee Back in the day of the release of the song and movie, the other three were never in the forefront, it was Daltrey with all the praise

[@halfaday1]

Ever since I was a young boy, I've played the silver ball. From Soho down to Brighton I must have played them all. But I ain't seen nothing like him In any amusement hall... That deaf, dumb and blind kid Sure plays a mean pinball! He stands like a statue, Becomes part of the machine. Feeling all the bumpers Always playing clean. He plays by intuition, The digit counters fall. That deaf, dumb and blind kid Sure plays a mean pinball! He's a pinball wizard There has to be a twist. A pinball wizard's got such a supple wrist. 'How do you think he does it? I don't know! What makes him so good?' Ain't got no distractions Can't hear no buzzers and bells, Don't see no lights a-flashin' Plays by sense of smell. Always gets a replay, Never seen him fall. That deaf, dumb and blind kid Sure plays a mean pinball. I thought I was The Bally table king But I just handed my pinball crown to him. Even on my favorite table He can beat my best. His disciples lead him in And he just does the rest. He's got crazy flipper fingers Never seen him fall... That deaf, dumb and blind kid Sure plays a mean pinball.

[@tinaturley2500]

Thanks for posting the lyrics😘

[@neurotica5461]

thanks for copying lyrics from google

[@carltroia6235]

why type out the lyrics

[@lol-jz3ns]

Ik whats the point

[@batzeth]

@@carltroia6235 I like to read the lirics to sing and by doing that getting better in english

[@jameshutchinson6594]

The greatest pure rock band of all time.

[@jpmerrick8886]

All animals

[@phillipschultz7869]

An Ox and a Loon for sure. 😊

[@kathrynnorman2253]

Roger Daltrey's voice suits this song so brilliantly :)

[@mrguidoriccio9542]

J 'avais 15 ans alors,c'était mon groupe préféré....autre époque autrement plus agréable qu'aujourd'hui.....

[@imapaine-diaz4451]

My wife grew up on the IOW, She told me about this concert and all the things she saw and did there. I met her a year later and we were married and honeymooned at freshwater the year after that. The sixties were such a cool time to be young!

[@Amaterasu_990]

Love you guys! Love that lonely twanging in the beginning and Roger rocks it every time. Drumming is truly THUMPING!

[@StanDupp6371]

The performance is phenomenal, everything sounds incredible the tone on all instruments, the singing the mix, the dynamics, I think they were the best in 1969-1970, every song on the Tommy album is great, all great melodies and songs and recording tone and sound.

[@monroemullinix5974]

So Keith, do you want your solo in the beginning, middle, or end? Keith: Yes!

[@Dallysgirl83923]

Lol

[@bloodySunday77]

Funny as this joke might be, Moon actually hated drum solos & never wanted to play them. Wiki mentions an example where the other guys decided to make him play a recorded solo in a show by pausing at that point, and Moon just shouted "drum solos are boring!" and played nothing...

[@udinelumbu2351]

GREATEST ROCK BAND OF ALL TIME

[@jessiecoulter5007]

Love playing pinball, the song's not bad either 😅 ❤ to the Who

[@ericoliver1603]

The amount of talent in this one band, the late 60s into the 70s were something else man

[@funlittlefish]

Classic band. you might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like The Who. Kind of a modern 60s sound

[@SallieB196]

Keith made that drum into an extension of himself. What an art form and to me the best drummer out there

[@ricardo340]

Keith Moon! Greatest drummer ever, gone too soon.

[@Dallysgirl83923]

Very much agreed and very sad

[@cmhughes8057]

Funny story about this, my mom loved the Who probably more than me and was having a party back in the late 60s. Well she wanted it to end so she put on the rock opera Tommy, can’t dance to that so everyone left. My mom was a legend.

[@adamilles970]

This version of Pinball Wizard is wayyy better than the original. Pete, John, Roger and Keith kill it here😎.

[@joeenglert]

not as good as elton's though

[@phillipcooper6742]

@@joeenglert 😆

[@Faygo2215]

didn't they write this song?

[@sash7551]

So refreshing !!! Bring this stuff back to local radio

[@funlittlefish]

Classic band. you might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like The Who. Kind of a modern 60s sound

[@sharonelliott2366]

The first ever staging of Tommy was by the Seattle Opera in Seattle, 1971, starring Bette Midler as the acid queen and Tommy's mother. My brother's band, Canonball, was the pit band. He played lead guitar. Pete Townshend came over to see it and pronounced approval of the band and performances.

[@lawrencemullen8729]

cant think of another band like this will ever come along.

[@jimmytgoose476]

That's ok. One was enough 🙂

[@lucalallero]

This concert changed my life. In a better way.

[@dietmarschweer9891]

I Love both, the Isle of Wight and the Who. Emotional parts of my life!

[@MrNrj6490]

I saw The Who in Boston a few years ago. Pete and Roger still have it.

[@herculesdutradecamposfilho2033]

An amazing rock and a great performance de Keith Moon❤❤❤❤❤

[@drm2566]

Imagine this live at jet engine volume levels, the bass would rip through you

[@RodFleming-World]

Been there

[@Fitzroyfallz]

Can't tell you how many times I've massacred my right ear listening to pinball wizard on my walkman! All of my hairs stand on end. John Entwistle is one of the reasons I started playing bass guitar

[@chriswhitworth7793]

It did. I got to the front and it hurt!

[@sansaranirvana6859]

@@chriswhitworth7793that is exactly what happened to me! I was at the front of the stage for the November 1973 Who concert (the legendary concert in which Keith passed out and Pete asked "Is there a drummer in the house - a GOOD ONE?!!") and it was so loud my body was vibrating to the bass. I couldn't hear anything for at least a month out of my right ear. But fortunately for me my hearing did return! It makes one feel HIGH as a kite to be up front at a Who concert!

[@joejones9520]

@@sansaranirvana6859 I love loud music but too loud is unacceptable, I hate when anyone assaults my hearing, Cheap Trick did that and even tho I left early my ears still rang for 3 days, ridiculous. When your ears ring it means damage has been done.

[@guitarrocker9848]

When you have a drummer like that. You dont need any other instrument. 😉❤ #KeithMoonGreatestRockDrummerOfAllTime

[@wlbila]

So nice to remember the times before they sold out. Real rock n roll spirit.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

_The Who Sell Out_ was three years before this!

[@herculesdutradecamposfilho2033]

The 4 guys were very good each with his instrument e Daltrey's voice was perfect ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@thejoker-ie1mm]

High quality video in1970!! 👏👏

[@sjeunson1]

Shot on Film

[@woodstock5841]

The Who forever ☮️❤️

[@evanr.garcia3373]

Never realized that melody at the top of the song over the chords was a bass, wow!

[@JonHop1]

Keith is also literally playing the melody on drums.. .Its insane.

[@hesyrett]

Keith was such a ham, he stole the spotlight even when he was laying out. But he never stole the musical lead from Pete. Four musicians, one mind.

[@stefanhopf]

One of my favourite The Who songs !

[@bdpsingapore]

I love these old live versions. Before the guys had played this 1,000+ times.......

[@bartpitt2991]

that bass is extraordinary!

[@OlafProt]

Their first peak. Quite extraordinary interplay. There’s really only a handful of bands that can claim to ever have been this in sync. They really were actually the antithesis of the hippy vibe.

[@kkkm2398]

1:19 love how camera zoom to Keith, while the lyrics "Got such a supple wrist

[@wkiernan]

Fifty years ago when I was a kid I thought this was absolutely the Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Song ever made. Pete Townshend doesn't agree, but what does he know? he just wrote it. I still think I could have been right.

[@markcouch7049]

This song never gets old,what a timeless classic by one of the classic bands of the 70s. I had the rare priveledge of seeing the boys play Hot August Nights in Lewiston Idaho in 2012, when they started playing pinball wizard the whole park just erupted. It was classic man could not have seen a better concert. Thank you boys for this timeless gem and for all the memories God bless you all🌹♥️♥️

[@qman5948]

I use to play the pinball machine the pinball wizard in junior high school 1977 good time s

[@maryoconnor9360]

I eas 15 and hung on rvery note played of this music but had no idea what an amazing time in music i was fortunate to be living in...!

[@OndrejSojka]

I love Pinball Wizard!

[@truefilm6991]

Just by listening to the gorgeous intro, you can tell that Pete Townshend is a genius. Behind the totally crazy guitarist/composer there is am musician with an impeccable sense of beauty. As for Roger Daltrey's voice: I think his looks overshadowed his performances. IMHO he was a more handsome version of Robert Plant. Just my personal opinion: I never thought he was an awesome singer, definitely no Freddie Mercury, but I like his voice a lot. Powerful, with the right amount of "romanticism" definitely motivated by Pete's awesome compositions. At Berklee, we learned that John Entwistle was the "drummer" while Keith Moon rarely kept a steady groove and basically always played a drum solo (or call it one huge drum fill).

[@zoewilliams5501]

Did you know Pinball Wizard and Let Me Entertain you by Queen can fit the rhythm of each other? It can and it’s really cool.

[@kateburke2620]

I did not. My two favourite bands so that's cool to know!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

This is the song that put the Who on my radar, so wish I’d seen them perform live I bet they were amazing!!🤩

[@maryblogg4327]

Awesome Roger Daltry, Looking Like True Rock God👍⭐ + The Who, LOVE Their Rocking Energy Etc👍🎶🎸⭐!!.🦋🐻❤🕊😺😁🎶🎵🎸⭐⭐👍🎵🎶🎸👍

[@peterdent2019]

I saw Roger Daltrey at a service station store in 1991 in London UK. This New Zealand boy couldn't believe it!

[@darwis4769]

Pete townshend is probably the most durable guitarist ever, by that i mean that he plays like an energizer bunny, never tired, literally megastrumming the guitar

[@davidwile1277]

Yeah to bad he had to do naughty things on his computer for “research”

[@darwis4769]

@@davidwile1277 yeah i did only comment about his guitar playing, not him as a person, he is a bit dodgy, not gonna lie

[@davidwile1277]

@@darwis4769 lol

[@PercyBabe]

Rock on in heaven Moonie. One of the greatest bands ever

[@robbiethompson6700]

Real good music to listen to.

[@lindavivace4769]

I'm so excites, my brother in law Will be playing with them on stage soon ! He is a trombone player... !

[@S6CRlFICE]

God it was so amazing watching them perform this in Chicago 💗

[@Mskenergy]

The best guitar tone I’ve ever heard period.

[@funlittlefish]

Classic band. you might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like The Who. Kind of a modern 60s sound

[@Shmagmar1]

If you pause it at 1:54, you can catch a glimpse of John’s headstock. Thanks camera guys!

[@batmanonabike3119]

There'll never be another Moonie So raw, so talented.

[@funlittlefish]

Classic band. you might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like The Who. Kind of a modern 60s sound

[@josuecarrera8927]

A nadie se le hubiera ocurrido este ritmo en la batería. Sin duda alguna Moon era un lunático. Grande The Who

[@funlittlefish]

Classic band. you might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like The Who. Kind of a modern 60s sound

[@anniguru9783]

Just love the art in this song - thank you for spending 2 years in your room playing guitar and being available to the muses Pete. There's a lot of honesty all the way though, no pretension in this band, not one bit. From here anyway ~ I know it ~! Love it. Best unwinding and freeing music for me!

[@taimeuppe6174]

I was blessed enough to see these lads on their Who's Next tour

[@samuelcossio4197]

You're old af

[@taimeuppe6174]

@@samuelcossio4197 yep

[@gretelkulupka8704]

@@taimeuppe6174 Where did you see them?

[@taimeuppe6174]

@@gretelkulupka8704 in Memphis 1971

[@ElvisFolisSerafim]

Conheci em 2001,sem palavras Quando soube que eram do Brasil, aí o orgulho foi la em cima.

[@maurazerbini9268]

belllissima.very nice song

[@melanieashburyhaight7355]

IMPRESIONANTES THE WHO, CON TEMAZO MAGNIFICO DE LA PELÍCULA TOMMY, DESDE ESPAÑA, MI MÁS PROFUNDA ADMIRACIÓN.

[@jeromenaidoo7945]

Thanks Mr Musk great song

[@東郷晋]

気を失いそうになるくらいに素晴らしくカッコいい😭‼️

[@kurtjones6683]

Be cool, you're going to be fine. 💯

[@jonbona876]

Roger Daltrey is too often ignored when people discuss the best singers in rock history. The man was a virtuoso.

[@michaelrusnak1149]

What makes this song so delightful is its poetic quality. It is onomatopoetic, or sounds like what it is about. Think of “Flight of the Bumblebee.” Pete’s rapid guitar riffs, especially the solo, beautifully imitate the action sounds of a pinball machine as the ball bounces between rails, bumpers and off of obstacles. Even the single booming note recalls flippers hitting a ball back up into play, and the dropping beat of “sure plays a mean pin ball” mimics the ball dropping down out of play. The music is genius. Not many rock songs achieve such poetic quality.

[@raulmanuelherasledesma5635]

UN CLASICO DE LA MUSICA GRACIAS THE WHO POR ESTA OBRA MAESTRA

[@loz14]

My favourite who song.

[@DogSerious]

Pure class rock.

[@mfnpjparty]

Pete turning that Gibson SG into a flamethrower when he flips up the volume and does those power strums. My favorite rock guitarist ever.

[@chriswhitworth7793]

I was there. Still almost remember it

[@OmenOfficial]

Are you serious? You were at that concert?

[@chriswhitworth7793]

@@OmenOfficial Yes! IOW 2 years running. Joan Baez, Hendrix, The Who.... And King Crimson, Blind Faith in London Hyde Park too. Pity I cant remember much....

[@OmenOfficial]

@@chriswhitworth7793 My god. Im only 20 and wish I was there. Better music back then for sure.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

So glad I grew up listening to songs and groups like this. Those were the days.

[@DevilDogDen1775]

Keith Moon was a definite force of nature.....

[@paulblakey4589]

Brilliant performance, anyone listening in 2021.

[@hdhsnjdisbs8876]

Yes

[@pmasmuth]

K E I T H M O O N !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEST DRUMMER EVER !!!!!!!!!!

[@JohnSydney225]

The video that made me realize Roger Daltrey's voice is a treasure, and subsequently, one of my all time favorites alongside The Who itself

[@raulmanuelherasledesma5635]

SON LA MEJOR BANDA EN VIVO DE TODA LA HISTORIA

[@moodforaday-rl3ww]

toda la razon

[@brunoprous7914]

Los rolling stones papaaa

[@francogrx]

led zeppelin papaaaa

[@jessicamadueno8338]

The who los mejores

[@berrywild6957]

The Who el mejor

[@branojuraj9063]

BEST BAND EVER

[@Grant_Woodford]

Thank you Elon, very cool