The Who VS Limp Bizkit! - Behind Blue Eyes (Reaction/Review)

[@bellacigne]

Personally I like Limp Bizkits version better, because I understand why he (Fred Durst) chose to cover this song. He was always seen so horribly when he was at the peak of his career. They treated him horrendously and was one of the most hated people in America. Despite actually being an intelligent person and having so much to offer, nobody cared enough to get to know or see that side of him. You look back and can’t even begin to imagine what those days were like for him, it’s so sad. You can really feel the emotion when he sings those lyrics. His version is more emotional I would say.

[@Tatkovi-px7mx]

You were asking: why behind blue eyes why blue eyes... because its magurlly accepted that blue eyes represent like purness the sky etc. aaand he is saying no one knows what is like to be the BAD MAN to be the SAD MAN so like beeing with blue eyes that reporesent peace or purity he actually is beeing the bad,sad guy which has vangance for love and i know you are black american and probably wont understand the blue eye part or you will think its racist but at least from Europe where i am from thats how its exepted even in my country we have a saying HONEST BLUE EYES so yeah i hope that makes it a little bit more clear or at least my enterpretation from the other part of the world (sorry for the bad english not native)

[@bostonwhofan]

Roger Daltrey's dog got hit by a car and died the day he was going into the studio to perform the lyrics on Behind Blue Eyes. Hence the emotion on top of the already incredible lyrics.

[@DarthRaider520]

I get that, both of my dogs died in the middle of a divorce. With a young child involved. I felt like I was losing everything.

[@paulleedham2960]

Limp Bizkits cover is the title track on the movie Gothika, the film is worth a watch. Hallie Berry & Robert Downey Junior.

[@4C1DT3ST]

Limp Bizkit mas que un cover le inyecto su toque. Y redimensiono el tema...

[@wdeagle100]

Want one where the cover is better than the original? Listen to Harry Nilsson covering Badfinger's Without You!

[@djtrafalgar28]

Stumbled across a 2003 reddit thread of people bashing LB that they even attempted this everyone was literally writing *BARF* lmao, its good to see the song has aged well for the rest of you as it has done for me. I prefer LBs version as its got a nostalgic feel that Who's version doesn't have because it was before my time. "Discover, L I M P say it." 😄

[@lovefortruth3414]

Oh man! I had nosebleed seats at the Vet summer '89-'90(?) It was right before they demolished the Vet. Sitting there listening to them play this live was so surreal

[@armadillotoe]

You should listen to an old group called the Yardbirds. Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck were all in the Yardbirds. At one time Clapton is God graffiti covered the walls in London.

[@myownchannel247]

it's like comparing Godzilla to that gecko on commercials

[@stevebinning977]

I like Limp Bizkit but on this occasion the Who original version from Who's Next 1971 is vastly superior especially considering the fact that Limp Bizkit only cover part of the song

[@royc998]

Limp by name limp by nature.

[@diego_meira]

Crucify me if you want, but I really prefer Limp Bizkit's version. The "happier" rock part in the original didn't felt well to me, and I think Fred's vocals suited the lyrics better. And personally I don't care about the "L.I.M.P." part, because they do it in a lot of theirs songs. To me, LB wins this one.

[@DethThrasher1]

yea but ur 12

[@diego_meira]

@@DethThrasher1 nope, I'm 28 years old, thank you very much. But based on your answer, you must be the one with 12 years of age.

[@stevebinning977]

Limp Bizkit version is ok but is only a partial cover of the original Who song . I have never understood why they didn't go for a more faithful version of the original

[@diego_meira]

@@stevebinning977 probably Fred didn't want to do it. If you check their cover of Faith, you see that they usually stray from the original, but keeping the main elements of the song.

[@mgordon1100]

Too bad this singer in that other band can't hold a candle to 1971 Roger Daltrey.

[@shspurs1342]

If she’s not heard them before. That means she’s definitely been setup.

[@irishchick39]

I'm not a who fan so I gotta go with limp Bizkit

[@bengaljam4550]

The only reason Limp Bizkit's version got any airplay is because Milennials thought it was a Limp Bizkit original song.

[@gamejunk2707]

That still doesn’t take away the fact that the cover is loved by millions!

[@williamsummerson1204]

The original version is iconic but much respect to fred durst my boy can sign very well. I don't agree with all the hate he gets. Very talented band and very underrated. The first album is there best, except for there version of faith it sucks alot but the rest of the album is on point.

[@AeonAxisProductions]

He gets hate cause hes an asshole lol and the fact that he tried to be gimmicky which only carried them so far At least mudvayne learned to adapt and that l.d.50 wasnt gonna take them very far

[@leegoodison]

Hard to think if any band exemplified originally, musicianship, and song writing .

[@leegoodison]

And it's not limp cookie!

[@Mossy-Rock]

I agree with you - The Who wins this one, hands-down. That "L.I.M.P." injection messed up theirs.

[@K.J.S.est1994]

The WHO’s original version sounds more angrier whilst the limpbizkit cover is an absolute whinefest replacing the bridge from the original version with a Speak N Spell and a third verse which took a stab at Britney Spears which Fred Durst had an affair with during the recording of “Results May Vary.”

[@robertosalgado6100]

The who 🤘🤘

[@kevroy5685]

Both versions are great. My favorite of course is the original The Who but I love the spin LB put on the song. Keep up the good work, sistah. (Side note... The Who was my first concert and couldn't have chosen a better band to break my concert cherry)

[@sd012082]

I very rarely pick the covers but Limp Bizkits version is way better, I’m sure anyone over 50 would disagree but I think it’s just the era you came from if a band today remade it I know it would be trash

[@thedarkness97]

The Who, Limping Cookie, didn't even do the middle part of the song..

[@Cloudy_SkieZ1]

Love your reaction. Love the lipstick 💄🔥💜

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

I agree with you that The Who version is betta. I have never been a fan of Limp Bizkit, but I thought their version was actually pretty good...much better than I thought it was going to be. It's pretty rare that a classic song such as this one is topped by a cover version, so I think the odds were stacked against LB even before they started. Cheers!

[@waynedome5469]

Why would you name a band that?????

[@jeffbrown8117]

Wayne Dome it was a joke name and then they just kept it.

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

TOMMY vs. GOTHIKA !!!

[@jessetibbits7044]

Not even A close race!! The Who wins

[@jessetibbits7044]

The problem with the Limp version, for me is... it's Limp! No passion or feeling in the vocals or the music.

[@waynedome5469]

@@jessetibbits7044 yep gotta go with who, original always the best 🎸👍🎸👍👍👍👍👍🙂🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸👍👍🎸🎸🎸👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@waynedome5469]

Ok, gotta changed my mind, can't decide between purple and floyd there both as good as each other🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🙃🙃🔉🔉🔉🔉🔉🔉

[@charleysage5827]

Agree to disagree

[@veritasrex66]

From one of the greatest albums in Rock history. IMO, maybe the best. The Who is my favorite band, so I am biased. And, of course, The Who's version is easily the best.

[@williamsummerson1204]

Great rock album but it's not the best that belongs to led zeppelin 4

[@esq315]

zepplin, overrated. Not even in in the top ten.

[@williamsummerson1204]

There is only one rock guitar god and his name is Jimmy page, I hope I don't have to explain why.

[@esq315]

@@williamsummerson1204 Yeah, I remember being twelve. Educate yourself, grow a pair, and experience a little life before you christen your "god" in Ignorance and haste.

[@williamsummerson1204]

@@esq315 aren't you fucking funny. You don't know me so watch what you say. Everybody is entitled to their own opinions. Fucking square

[@marceltroia9750]

And again... Why cover that song... Ask Prince😁.theres no need to cause the original is so beautiful you will never reach the Who... Beautiful hat by the way Sistahhhh

[@nos4atu666]

Nice

[@80srocker67]

I like the cover 1000 times better in my opinion.

[@stephencrisdale9693]

The difference for me between both versions was... 1. I always felt that the Who's version was a form of 'autobiographical' self analysis by Pete Townsend, and as such every last aspect of the song was carefully orchestrated to match exactly what the lyrics displayed at a much deeper level - i.e. that behind the 'pretty' and 'simplistic' exterior of the man with "blue eyes", lurked darker complexity held in constraint by forces that might at any moment be overwhelmed by the inner turmoil. 2. Limp Bizkit's version - while a decent homage to the original, that to some degree indicated that the 'darkness within a light exterior' aspect of the original was understood to some extent; it wasn't felt with the same intensity that the person who originally composed the piece felt deep within themselves, and felt the urge to express in a way that would be patently obvious to those attuned enough to appreciate it. So; I concur with Sistah that the original Who version is "superior" to the Limp version. Of course, I am only too well aware of the music industry's capacity to redirect the intentions of musicians who record music with a particular outcome in mind - which may well be the case here, with the inclusion of the "Discover L.I.M.P. Say it" repeated four times bollocks, that comes across as gratuitous self promotion and aggrandisement, that as Sistah noted; indeed stripped the song of any gravitas as a respectful homage of the original it may have held up to that point. BTW Sistah; due respect for your opinion! You do know that the difference between an amateur and a professional is that one gets paid while the other does it for the love and enjoyment of what they're doing?! I know which I reckon is more 'trustworthy'!!!!! And... an "ex-purt" is someone who used to be lithe, supple yet firm - and now, despite any piece of paper they can point to as if it indicates otherwise, they are like the Bizkit in your comparison - all limp. 😁😯🙂

[@sky_styles9009]

If you listen to the whole *Results May Vary* album. You will understand why they added the *L.I.M.P. Discover* part. The whole album was pretty much that tune

[@Meine.Postma]

I do not feel the need to listen to that album, sorry.

[@j.dmetalhead7517]

Limp bizkits version doesn't hold a candle to The Who. A highly underated song by a quality band. Everyone who have only heard the limp bizkit version shiuld be sat down and made to listen to this song as it should sound. Don't get me wrong I like limp bizkit...... BUT they ruined this song in my eyes.

[@Meine.Postma]

Clapton is a legendary blues man, not a jazz man. He was in The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos. Then he disappeared a little and after that he had a solo career.

[@Meine.Postma]

@@l_Drayko_l I've already got one, but thankyou.

[@falloutfan2502]

YES! Thank you for dissing the L.I.M.P. BS.

[@marcelelferink5888]

I realy do love the Who...but for this song i like the Limb bizkit version better...but hey, both are awesome...as said for me its Limb bizkit...has a reason...heard their version first the day a very dear friend of mine died...this version of the song was played at her funeral...it will ever stay with me...😔 Doesnt mean i dont like the Who version...i like both (often depending on mood) For me LB brings it a little heavier/deeper...more feel to it if you like for reason above ☝️ Anyways...just my feel and opinion as a metalhead ( Fan of Metallica and Nightwish here) my fav song from metallica is ''Bleeding me''. My fav song from Nightwish is ''Song of myself''. Both will be played at my funeral 👻... Ty for this vid dear...much apreciated 😘 i dont talk/type much but always check and watch your vids 😊 Take care, be safe...eyes open 😉 Respect, love and hugs from the Netherlands 😘🤘🤘🎵🎼🎶

[@DethThrasher1]

you are insane

[@zq9m3xh8]

Limp WHO?

[@stevenwasserman9729]

There is no contest. The Who is untouchable.

[@cesarroberto7276]

The Bizkit version is incomplete and with a little difference invented.

[@juergenacker]

Great song,

[@aibansharailyngdoh8608]

Limp bizkit is better. The who, the who is this?

[@midget_spinner8449]

Great original song by The Who but the cover whether you like it or not did something unique so points for that

[@esq315]

Negative points.

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

I prefer the Limp Bizkit version... Probably cuz it was the first song I learn playing on the guitar. Also Fred has a very good voice for this kind of song. I totaly get why people prefer the original though, it's way more dynamic for one and its a higher level of musicianship (if that's a word 🤣)

[@AeonAxisProductions]

For the next vs you should do Trivium vs sepultura brave New world

[@AeonAxisProductions]

Also avenged sevenfold vs Pantera walk

[@Tr1k1e]

Maybe I'm bias because I love The Who but comparing these two songs just shouldn't happen. It shouldn't even be a conversation but great reaction video anyway.

[@jimmyt9345]

Holy sh^t this isn't even a contest. The Who without a doubt. Always nice of a band to do an homage to another, but to me this didn't have any of the feeling or intensity of the original. IDK what was happening in the middle of the LB version but I could definitely do without it.

[@p47paul]

The Who version WAY better vocals, guitar, bass, and overall. Not even close. Agreed with you 100%! Great post.

[@briandamore4371]

Suggest you react to Falling in Reverse song “The Drug in Me is You” and “The Drug in Me is Reimagined”. The first is off their first album 11 years ago, this year they reimagined the song as a tribute to the fans that have stayed with them through think and thin!

[@plk5520]

The only Who cover I've ever heard that did justice to the original is Pearl Jam's version of "Love, Reign O'er Me". The visual background and overall aspect of your video is completely awesome with sound, light and magic.

[@loveandpeace9908]

I really, really dislike LB, but I do like this version of the song.

[@johntarnowski9086]

Props to Bizkit but you can't beat The Who

[@raphaels33]

Too bad they actually beat It.

[@esq315]

@Pussa TMZ Not on this one.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

No offence to Limp Bizkit who are good, but it'd take a far better band than them to come close to The Who. one of the greatest bands ever. Kudos to LB for a fine cover though.

[@maiconwilbert1]

Sorry, but the Limp Biskit version doesn’t have 1/10 of the emotion of The Who version. And they cut the middle to do propaganda!

[@F1lmtwit]

NOthing ruins a song like Limp Bizkit. Seriously.

[@bartstarr100]

Like comparing butter to margarine. No contest

[@ecostacey]

I really like limp bizkit but I was raised on the who and there really is no comparison

[@HalfLifeSistah]

I'm glad you think so! ^_^

[@ashestostardust666]

Obviously the who

[@selfishstockton6123]

The LB version far and away is better

[@Ez2184]

Do Black Sabbaths Paranoid vs Type O Negative paranoid

[@kobasza3]

Vs Megadeth paranoid

[@dimedraweriv258]

It's like comparing ice cream to manure. The Who is one of the greatest bands of all time period

[@matheusqc5405]

What the hell guys? This original version sounds TERRIBLE, and not like "weird and intricate", just bad.

[@razerae9632]

Love em both.... music is music... should check out Janet Devlin’s cover of this song also... her voice is awesome in her own way also....

[@albertwesker7934]

Limp is better

[@louismelillo2376]

Good job lb but who by far win's this round

[@ozarkmountains4947]

No im sorry but they dont

[@RavenShinyThings]

yeah the who version and bad covers

[@stevedavis8123]

We want Aaron Lewis and Staind!

[@rbking9296]

Nice try Limp Biz but not even close you pretty much butchered a classic, Hands down THE WHO wins!!!!!!!

[@rbking9296]

Got a life , limp needs to get a song (of there own) , if “get a life” is all you got , tells me your nothing but a troll hiding in your parents basement