The Who - Pure And Easy

[@TheSanityInspector]

What a gorgeous song. It would be a career high for most bands, but it's just an outtake for The Who. Amazing...

[@GoldShower1]

Roger once said "I'd rather hit the emotion than note" Proves it here. The Doctor who fixed his voice is owed a huge debt by the world's One Million Who Fns.

[@cheappassion]

Pete's songwriting at it's best! Love the tune!

[@martdude9]

totally agree. Its one of my fav songs and it is such a beautiful song

[@AROddy1964]

My all time fave Who song - and an outtake to boot! A very rare live outing - last time in full concert but was heard in sound check at Leeds December 2014, alas didn't appear in "Hits 50" any sets that followed (so far!)

[@johnrush521]

The unmistakable Pete Townshend Power Chords starting at 4:32 . Always powerful and distinctive in any Who version !

[@Dannydoom]

was there! so great...

[@HateIronMaiden]

It's a shame this wasn't included on the album. It could have been a good single as well, I believe. Good to hear it live!

[@johnrush521]

God Bless The Who !

[@jcs3339]

+john rush strongly agree!

[@sulu80]

This is also one of my favorite Who trax. Sorely missing Keith in this video.

[@BrianJLeong]

There once was a note, Pure and Easy, Playing so free like a breath rippling by.

[@freephil630]

rogers voice :( ...i feel bad for him...they wrote such vocally challenging songs

[@LATIFFY__]

Are you alive?

[@benie575]

I disagree roger just hadn’t sung this song in such a long time. Or was sick who knows. I live in the desert and saw the who in 2000. His voice was pretty damn good considering the dry night air.

[@richardcolton1009]

one of the best!

[@Pstaines439]

love this, top ten songs of all time.... wish it was a higher def video..... at one point I counted all 27 pixels

[@terrybacon818]

And that’s why your single

[@bennyg44]

You know how much your voice gets fucked up after screaming for a bit? Imagine doing to for 40 years! Im impressed that Roger can still talk!

[@LATIFFY__]

Are you alive ?

[@GoldShower1]

A great comment from Pete 'As I get older my voice is getting lower, OH NO, I've become Roger Daltrey!"

[@hochan8]

great song! I love the WHO!!

[@millvalleyrn]

pure and easy oh my god - totally obsessed with this song. i sing it (terribly) all the time.... hehe roger's voice is fried... love him

[@swevs]

anyone who ever questions the who look up wont get fooled again from the kids are alright...thats what rock is really all about...

[@大国幸雄]

染み入ります。

[@WHOMEWHOYOU]

Roger had a rough voice that night, but the Show Must Go On!! I'm glad to have this version to watch and hear from 1999, so thanks for uploading the song!! Us old Who Fans know this but if You want a real treat, listen to this song on Pete's first solo LP. "Who Came First", Pete had the perfect voice for this type of song! One of my favorite Album Covers, Look at him Standing there on those "eggs" ! in those boots, in his jumpsuit!! Classic Pete!

[@invaderzimgirl14]

love this song to death!!

[@robertbell2786]

Amazing,who at their best

[@ERICWAGNERSLUCID]

There once was a great rendition!

[@petersonlafollette3521]

Nothing quite like them nowhere else…

[@zim1966]

Zak doing Moonie proud on this version!

[@spiritof6663]

Zak saved The Who.

[@evilemperordude]

I actually think Roger's voice has aged better than those of a lot of old rockers. And he still sings with passion.

[@stewgotz1]

''pure'' and fantastic...

[@BooneLoon]

I saw the Who in Florida Nov 2006. Daltrey looked as great as when I saw them in the 70's and 80's and I was shocked at how great they sounded, because I'd seen some live concert footage which wasn't so good, but here they rocked and he sounded better than this video, he even did the screams....Just FABULOUS!!!!

[@forzamicha46]

R.I.P John And Keith :(

[@carlbea]

wow

[@jumbod]

From what I read, this was literally the first time this song was played live since 1971. The Who never included it in their sets all these years.

[@catherinechurko4041]

I don't one way or another but on the album as the unbelievably beautiful "The Song Is Over" ends; this *mysterious, wonderous* P&E coda slips in. What is... *that*?! Well in '71 (Forrest Hills Std ) right after the opener "Love Ain't For Keeping"... These familiar chords start up, and omg it's *that song, it's a whole song*; not just a coda! Then we had to wait (back then) ?2 more years for Odds & Sods. Listen to the 7/31/71 FH version.

[@guitarherodude44]

Man, the who were never the same without Moon. If only he didn't overdose on that drug.

[@sspaay]

However, I'm glad Zack was on the drum by this time. He brought some personality back.

[@jcs3339]

most probably there´s only one guitarrist you can substitute pete for: PETE!

[@johnrush521]

JC S I strongly agree !

[@redoctoberff]

i don't know. i think if you listened to starkey's drumming rather than watched him, you'd find that a lot of it is just as powerful as moon's was, just a little bit cleaner. you're right though in that its not the same without his persona behind the drums--not only did he play the stuff, he did it while screaming, spinning sticks, making faces and doing whatever else pleased him. lol great organ on this song, especially at the end...that guy rocks

[@TheJohnmusk]

Remember Pete sang all the demos. Some were not so easy for Roger to sing like this one! Brilliant music though!

[@catherinechurko4041]

Actually if you listen to the Forrest Hills Stadium of July 29, and especially the 31st *1971* you'll hear Roger sing it in perfect form. I know I was there for both, and recorded the 7/31 version. 👍 Also the Young Vic version

[@Mavarla]

"I hope I die...before I get...OLD..." ? All kidding aside, this is a great song from Townshend's solo album of what was it, '72 or so, where he's standing in a space suit on top of a bunch of eggs? One of my favorite songs---one of you Whodocks ought to find the studio version of this and make a slide-show and post it.

[@tabbygail7]

Originally I wanted this played at my funeral, but I've replaced it with "Tea and Theatre".

[@iloveyouwho16]

If this song doesn't give you chills, you need to get off the planet. So what if his voice is starting to go a bit, jeez, they've been at this for 40 plus years!!! RIP John. Jude.

[@LATIFFY__]

Are you alive?

[@iloveyouwho16]

@@LATIFFY__ of all the replies to all of the sentences in the world there is one I don’t understand. Yes, I am alive. I truly don’t know what you meant by that.

[@moontheloon1969]

petes version on his solo album who came first is the best some of his songs are who songs some are petes end of!

[@RebelsInsight]

I disagree rickraptor, I think the keyboards at the end give the song an edge.

[@theartfuldodger935]

Power chords on a Strat just look (and sound) silly. Pete should be playing the SG.

[@rightfromleft6071]

Totally agree. I mourn the day he gave up Hi-Watts and Gibson's. Strats don't cut it for my ears.

[@BrutusMcCrunch]

That's totally correct....The Who will be the only 5 people in heaven.(Kenney Jones will be there too,don't hate).

[@chetansingh2006]

Most of his great writing came from peter townshend in india , The hindu religion had big impact on him hail baba avatar

[@grengeg7373]

Seems like a hard song for anyone to sing. Could be why they didnt play it that often.

[@lmaster65]

Ah, that drink made his voice better :D. btw I dont think age has had as much of an effect on his singing as smoking as. You can tell from the raspiness thats it cuz of smoking.

[@bobbova1199]

Drummer good

[@lmaster65]

Roger and Zak seemed a bit off this night.

[@dockaiser]

@hz11287 You must be a musician of some kind

[@mikelistman5263]

Neither Pete nor Roger are hitting the high notes and Roger's off-key starting the middle section...age takes its toll!

[@rickraptor]

They're all great on this version. However, Rabbit's keyboards at the end don't suit the song at all. They should really play this again live.

[@snoopdouggydougg]

great song - great performance. however daltrey looks a bit like dan marino.

[@snoopdouggydougg]

Great performance. However Roger looks a little like Dan Marino.

[@bobbova1199]

Some bands stick around to long just like tv shows

[@tommytomtom5531]

But not the Who. Unless you are a simple hater.

[@whyyeseyec]

Pete does not sound right or look right with a damned Sratocaster. The Schecter PT was made for him and he always sounded fantastic using it.

[@mloaks]

daltry is worn out, and age kills tenors

[@brunonr01]

Bateria horrivel

[@swevs]

great tune but shitty version...sounds like crap..anyone else agree? way better on their 4 cd set...