The Who ~ Summertime Blues

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The Who sings
Summertime Blues
Live At Leeds - 1970

[@aleisterwallace7598]

Eddie Cochran (RIP) "The unsung hero of Rock'n'Roll" Thanks for the great tunes!!!

[@markwright8118]

John's bass line.......AWESOME!!

[@IStandAlone1]

Will forever set the bar for heaviness as long as people play in a guitar/bass/drum format.

[@bryantpayne9749]

fuckin' ROCKING comment.

[@oldaccount5217]

There’s some pretty heavy bands out there. Heavy to a fault. Like Death metal. There’s bands like Cattle Decap who make terrifying noise. There really skilled at whatever they’re doing though. It looks really difficult lol

[@nickjohnson710]

@@oldaccount5217 Yeah!!! But the who started that sound, then orher bands made it heavy, really heavy I listen to some of them bands, not the bands you mentioned.....The who are the Godfathers of metal, and punk

[@MikeBaliya]

Blue cheer version was a year earlier…that’s heavy as fuck but not as melodic in its heaviness as this version

[@bunty-e2c]

@@nickjohnson710 GUESS WHO

[@TeijoKhanfan]

Best version of this song by any band. Ever. No contest.

[@0patience4flz]

Blue Cheer?.. No?

[@TeijoKhanfan]

@@0patience4flz I know most people would agree with you, but to me the Leeds version just sounds like it rocks so hard. Almost like there's 2 guitars instead of 1. Call me crazy 🤪

[@0patience4flz]

@@TeijoKhanfan I m a huge fan of The Who especially Keith Moon...but Blue cheer... summertime blues is just so dm heavy

[@bunty-e2c]

CANNOT PLAY LEAD......

[@e-xmile1044]

@@0patience4flz I don't like this version...

[@robertcurrie8510]

The album that changed my life as a bassist.

[@joeroganjosh9333]

Robert Currie ......the album that changed my ears as fully functional sound gatherers. Would I trade the, all be it mild, tinnitus back for the PURE JOY of blasting my head off ? Too late to worry about it now !

[@davidrichmond3182]

I always turn the balance to the left channel. Entwistle's slap is awesome!!

[@Joetime90]

And many other bassists. Even Matt Freeman of Rancid. The Ox was just as good on pick despite being called Thunder fingers.

[@pussycat6469]

Idont understand how he got that sound its like nothing anyone has ever achieved

[@ktlarsen9244]

Good ol thunder fingers

[@Goatchild90]

Legendary cover song right here!

[@markgelbart5889]

Dropped out of college but came back to campus one summer for the drugs. I do have a BA.

[@johnblood3731]

Coming home from frog hunting with my dad at 5am. Got stopped by the train. This was playing. dad turned the truck off and put the ignition on so this could keep playing. My dad was a lot of things and cool was one of them.

[@Codshead]

Wow does this album age NO WAY ! It’s timeless.

[@rundoetx]

First concert I ever saw. The Who opening for Herman and the Hermits. Changed my life.

[@brucemckenzie7927]

rundoetx That concert probably changed the life of Herman and the Hermits more 🥴

[@johnnyreno7200]

You're a lucky guy

[@byronfortier6555]

@@brucemckenzie7927 ha - good one!

[@bunty-e2c]

be hind closed doors

[@hmackie6823]

I am a huge Eddie Cochran fan but this is the version I learned 1st...isn't that difficult,1st turn all the knobs up to 11

[@michaelfuhrman2223]

Where's all the young folk. Seriously kids, this is the shiznit!

[@calamity5222]

Dont worry, three years later, as a young’un, im still rocking to the who!

[@frankkaczmarczyk1774]

why doesn't this have a billion views?

[@sonictitan5604]

Frank Kaczmarczyk because blue cheers version is better

[@edrock9192]

@@sonictitan5604 Hardly.

[@keithhinchcliffe4377]

besause, as a refined bunch, there's not many of us.

[@kaushikganguli1091]

Because Pete Townshend is not Justin Bieber, and however much he stoops, will never be

[@bunty-e2c]

FEEBLE GUITAR NEVA ROCK

[@rayhack4255]

DMZ Korea 1970 first heard this album. We all sat around all fucked up up on some good dope laced with opium. Good times.

[@seamusburke639]

Original song had simple percussion mostly based around handclaps. Nothing wrong with that, but you add Keith Moon, you get magic.

[@kimmokosenius9378]

Definitely the best version of Summertime Blues ever! Who has been since 1967 and is still my favourite number one! I am still very sad Keith and his big brother John's passing away ... The Who always flows in my veins.

[@bunty-e2c]

WHO DA HELL U

[@mannyruiz1954]

Best live album ever. Not a huge fan of live albums as a general rule but this is a top 5 live album, only bettered by Band Of Gypsys.

[@cxvaj]

Don’t need to ruin the vibe my guy…

[@mannyruiz1954]

@@cxvaj my dude. What vibe? It's an opinion. Thanks.

[@martinramsdale99]

OCTOBER 2020 this song and the LIVE AT LEEDS album is a record in the pages of Rock history of the The Who's live sound at the height of their on stage playing. I'd like to think this album gave them the phrase Tour de Force and Best Live Act, but some may argue that live at Charlton in 1976 earned them it.

[@ckelley63]

The Who throwing it down!!

[@jeffjernigan7871]

I just heard the Eddie Cochran version on the radio, it sounds better with Keith Moon on drums.

[@keithhinchcliffe4377]

yer kidding, right?

[@cannistrar1]

Some feel that this is the definitive version, Could just be.

[@w.g.hunter1300]

The Outsiders' version from 1966 is considered the definitive one by chain-wielding leather-jacketed reprobates like myself ...

[@bryantpayne9749]

damn. still come back to this regularly...thanks to my Auntie for buyin' me this record for my 9th birtthday....& Thanks WHO.

[@coconut580]

Agree with everyone here!!!life changing at a young age for me too!!!can listen to it for hours,endlessly inspiring!!!ABSOLUTE CLASSIC!!!Thanks Pete,Rog,John and last but by no means least the mighty Keith!!!✌🤘

[@curtissmith168]

Eddie Cochran would proud of this remake and Blue Cheer's version was really well done from the first heavy metal band give a listen

[@brettrick8100]

This rocks!

[@julianvickery8341]

"Summertime Blues", a song co-written and first recorded by American rockabilly artist Eddie Cochran in 1958, by British rock group the Who, released in 1970 from the album "Live at Leeds." kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4alqmeQq9WUgMU You can listen to the 1958 recording by Eddie Cochran (1938 - 1960) here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3SWaY2bq9ysrpY Lyrics: I'm gonna raise a fuss, I'm gonna raise a holler About a-workin' all summer just to try to earn a dollar Every time I call my baby, try to get a date My boss says, "no dice son, you gotta work late" Sometimes I wonder what I'm a-gonna do But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues Well, my mom and pop told me, "son, you gotta make some money" If you want to use the car to go ridin' next Sunday Well, I didn't go to work, told the boss I was sick "Well, you can't use the car 'cause you didn't work a lick" Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues I'm gonna take two weeks, gonna have a fine vacation I'm gonna take my problem to the United Nations Well, I called my congressman and he said "whoa!" "I'd like to help you son but you're too young to vote" Sometimes I wonder what I'm a gonna do But there ain't no cure for the summertime blues

[@wearethemods84]

Absolute squealer cover

[@johnhardman9334]

Have still got my who live at Leeds LP complete with the bands photos after all These years still listen to it

[@davidhuffman5029]

…no dice son, you gotta work a late….

[@deanbabcock588]

Pure rock and roll! I was raised on ROCK AND ROLL!

[@bill291212]

Did limeys know what a congressman was?

[@parsareshite1]

Heard them doing this twice effing brilliant.

[@jimbo0645]

I might be biased but i like Rush's cover more, its heavier and Geddy is louder amd it feels more like Rock or almost metal compared to this. Not sayin this is bad but Rush is just unstoppable

[@nickjohnson710]

This is the punk version of this track! 😉 I get what your saying.......but the who are the Godfathers of metal and punk.....they created it,other bands just copy that sound and make it there own

[@NoHairMon]

Thanks for posting this. I have got to get ANOTHER copy of this disc. Keep wearin it out. LOL

[@MisfitsFiendClub138]

Ain't no cure for the coronavirus blues! 😷😷😷👍

[@TheRoseCityRockers]

Just added this rocker (and this version) to our set list!

[@howie9751]

It sounds like there are two guitars here. The Who have only one guitarist. Who is the other guitar, or is just the bass?

[@eliekfoury6959]

Yeah that’s the bassist, Mr. Entwistle!

[@stewgotz1]

23 thumbs down?.....THa' FUCK?

[@frankkaczmarczyk1774]

Please, don't embarrass other groups by comparing their renditions to this.

[@glennstclair8502]

this si the BEST version ever done!!!!!!!!!!

[@maxfrost5016]

Saw a comparable version done by Springsteen and the E Street Band on The River tour. Agree though, The Who were the best live band I've ever seen.

[@danpaddock5758]

Rush tops all

[@badlarrygibb4529]

exactly

[@davidringo1399]

Thanks......Jack Redman blocked me because I "disagreed with him"..Little boy started ragging Daltry etc...I cannot see him on this post anymore but please tell him to grow up and stop pounding his pud in his mamas basement..Thank You...

[@foursticksbuff9951]

Please play at my funeral.

[@bryantpayne9749]

lol too many pete townsend jokes there!! XD

[@merrillolen9555]

Ain't no cure for the Coronavirus blues

[@patrickchubey3127]

That song got a lot of air play in 1970 in my city but the oldie stations NEVER play it anymore. Unless you were alive in '70 you might not know that this awesome Who cover exists. Stupid radio thinks its God ..... The Radio giveth and the Radio taketh away.

[@hunter371]

You're right. I never knew about this cover until watching the Woodstock film recently. Blown away they covered this. All classic rock stations play the SAME songs over and over again.

[@frdjr2527]

In 1970, rock bands had to have at least one song from an album that was AM top 40 radio friendly to broaden exposure. Progressive rock formats were taking off in '70, but very few cars were equipped with FM. In the NYC area, 50% and probably more of the residences didn't own an FM receiver. It was a totally different time.

[@juliachildress2943]

@frdjr252 I went to Texas in 1972 with my military spouse, AM was the only thing out there. When I returned to the east coast a year later and heard of something called FM radio, it was like Alice through the looking glass and there was no going back. Omg the music. Spirit, Leon Russell, Quicksilver, The Who, Jethro Tull, the list goes on. I'm 70 years old and still play this stuff most every day.

[@lynnglidewell7367]

John Entwistle gives proof the Bass Guitar is a lead instrument!

[@noisepollution6761]

gay 😚

[@lynnglidewell7367]

@@noisepollution6761 Who cares? I guess you do or you wouldn't bring it up.

[@Aymungoos]

I prefer blue cheers version

[@edrock9192]

Pete starts a solo around 1:45 , is John paying attention to it ?

[@pat8437]

Nah, the solo started at 0:01. The Who was just 4 effortlessly flowing soloists blending together.

[@steveseefeld3653]

Some people say Bob. Some people say Prince i say.Eddie Cochran

[@thomaskossnar356]

This defines what is "White Noise".

[@mellotronage3266]

Then go listen to Lady Gaga, girly...

[@johnpowers6224]

Eddie Cochran aside.....no one Blue Cheer included.... doesn't come anywhere close to this

[@Zeppelinizzer]

BEST VERSION

[@gllerner3]

Well, I'm gonna raise a fuss I'm gonna raise a holler 'Bout workin' all summer Just to try to earn a dollar Well, I went to the bossman Tried to get a break But the boss said 'No dice, son, You gotta work late' Sometimes I wonder what am I gonna do 'Cause there ain't no cure for the summertime blues Well, my Mom and Poppa told me Son, you gotta earn some money If you want to use the car To go riding next Sunday Well, I didn't go to work I told the boss I was sick He said 'You can't use the car 'Cause you didn't work a lick' Sometimes I wonder what am I gonna do There ain't no cure for the summertime blues Gonna take two weeks Gonna have a fine vacation Gonna take my problem To the United Nations Well' I went to my congressman He said 'quote' 'I'd like to help you son, But you're too young to vote' Sometimes I wonder what am I gonna do 'Cause there ain't no cure for the summertime blues

[@gerryboudreaultboudreault2608]

I remember the original by Eddie Cochran..

[@drewcampbell8555]

My youngest son is taking me to see The Who this summer - 42 years on since I last saw them live. No Ox, no Moon, and the survivors are not what they were. Still... can't wait.

[@rundoetx]

@drewcampbell8555 What a great son. I hope ya'll had a great time together.

[@buckleymordecai9605]

IMO this is the best live album ever. Johnny Winter and...Live is a close second.

[@RayZ7834]

Well said- I was at the recording of the Johnny Winter And at Pirates World in Dania, FL. They played 2 nights with the 2nd night ( Saturday Night ) was when they recorded the Johnny Winter. I consider The Who Live at Leeds the best album of all time whether in the studio or live.

[@johnkurtz7705]

First time I heard this, a friend had a thunderbass in a small bedroom. Cranked up all the way. My heartbeat changed. I loved it, still do

[@buckleymordecai9605]

@Mike Pordan Indeed!

[@frankkaczmarczyk2236]

Leeds is the standard, never to be topped. Dont embarass any other band by comparing

[@enginemaster01]

My favorite version of this song

[@silocybe83]

They upgraded it … class album

[@robdepolo122]

This version moves...

[@benhurdupoitwoo7675]

AMAZING !

[@SK-le1gm]

If someone covers this at Leedsfest 2018 i'll go bananas !!!!

[@andreacullashluza9026]

This was my wake up alarm

[@anima618]

By me, ahead of Blue Cheer's version and absolutely dynamite. I like Eddie Cochran's original better, though, and EVEN BETTER THAN THAT, Brian Setzer's version, from the movie La Bamba. Check them out.

[@nitrousninja882]

Slightly louder than Eddie Cochran's original version. They must be using larger amps.

[@xKinseh]

Louder amps, and maybe larger explosives than in old Cochran's days.

[@southernaccent]

Yeah, theirs go up to 11

[@kaushikganguli1091]

72 speakers in their live concerts, 130 tonnes of equipment. So much much louder.

[@nitrousninja882]

@@kaushikganguli1091 The Who with Keith Moon and John Entwhistle were one of the greatest bands ever!

[@johndemeritt3460]

Rumor is that you couldn't hear a Phantom II taking off in full afterburner if The Who were on the adjacent taxiway.

[@kellyjohnston5565]

I finally got to see the Who (right after the Ox past away)and it was still Great!!!

[@PaulRoseGuitar]

SOLID GOLD

[@bunty-e2c]

KINDY BLUES......

[@524hiroyuki]

奥田民生丸々パクってまんがな😅

[@michaeltooke3398]

we didn't call it "cover song" back then. we didn't have a term for it.

[@lloydsumpter7735]

This version is SO much better and grittier than the studio version!

[@pierredepeyre]

ouais mais

[@MsChris402]

that is a great song although the who did not write it.

[@nickjohnson710]

No shit!!!!!

[@timkelly8653]

balls to the wall.

[@Luileadolfo]

The Who when they were a "heavy rock" band. You have yo hear "Live At Hull" also. It was recorded one or two days after the Leeds show and the CD was released 6 years ago. Fantástico listening !

[@RedArrow73]

Curses!! The guy who had up the IsoBass version of this and many other Who classics took them down.

[@kaushikganguli1091]

Many have sung this song, but The Who killed it convincingly in Feb 1970. The sheer energy and the enthusiasm - matchless.

[@PepsiMan42069]

set the playback speed to 1.25x it's amazing

[@kimmokosenius9378]

Who i'm to say. Ladies snd lads, theres The Who

[@donnaleedrummond5430]

[@jeffsmith2018]

The who summer time blues live at Leeds dyn o mite .

[@jameslingo8701]

Just say I love it

[@yesterdayproductions1019]

Just kick ass outstanding. Great musicianship & great vocals.

[@manelmontoliubargallo8699]

Genial!

[@kimmokosenius9378]

Kesä tulee taas.Varmasti ja tosissaan!

[@davidringo1399]

Go to your room Jack Redman........Litle baby boy......hahahaha

[@robertinoferro7506]

Mi amor entero es de mi novia Popotitos...

[@Fortwentt]

:D

[@janisauzins4103]

Wow it's just incredible how they could take a song and make it much much WORSE in every way by just playing really SLOPPY

[@TheSickNeeds]

The original of this is Amazing....the Who have done some decent stuff...this is not an example of that. Even Rush did a better job of this song then this.

[@sebastianwashburn5371]

wrong

[@robertkeefer7791]

Not. This rendition kicks ass!

[@badlarrygibb4529]

I guess even idiots are entitled to an opinion. unfortunately

[@mattneff6770]

The SickNeeds Rush what a joke get your ears cleaned Rush. I'm pissing my self right now

[@eamonstafford2056]

You must have a sixth sense...'cos there ain't much sign of the other 5!!

[@GrtSatan]

Ep - fucking - ic. A legendary performance.