The Who - 'Eminence Front Live from Toronto' Reaction! This Song Was Vibe!!!

[@quincee3376]

I live in Toronto. This concert was on local TV for free. A live simulcast. They played back to back nights. It was supposed to be The Who's last concert ( turned out it wasn't). I was too young to go but i had older friends that were there. Awesome stuff.! Thanks gents.

[@Booderman]

“ won’t get fooled again” live in studio! Any WHO song rocks !

[@j09j19]

Roger Daltry, the blond, buff guy playing guitar to the left of Pete Townshend (pronounced Towns- end-- h is silent) usually sings lead, but Pete is next after Roger In "Bubba O'Reilly," Roger sings lead. Please review the Who's "Don't Get Fooled Again"-- my favorite Who song. The lyrics are so pertinent to today. Also, "Behind Blue Eyes" and "Reign O'r Me" are really cool, as well.

[@LoriMills-k4s]

The intro to this song -- absolute favorite!! Thank you for reacting!

[@paulgarcia1566]

Its burned into my memory as well.

[@Watchman70]

I have no idea why Pete didn't sing lead more often. He killed this!❤

[@bobschenkel7921]

Saw this concert exactly one week earlier in Worcester, Massachusetts, my first concert with The WHO. It was a fantastic experience. The energy in the crowd was palpable, because, at the time, it was The WHO's last show in the U.S.. Roger Daltry, the blond in the middle, is not really a Guitar Player, but he wasn't singing, his usual gig, so he had to be doing something during this song. A great concert, the funest song to me was "Sister Disco". Lots of lights and energy and a great vibe.

[@quincee3376]

Right on. I live in Toronto and had older friends who went to this but I watched it on TV for free. A local station had a live simulcast.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Yep, it was shown here in the USA too.

[@ten4thebguy]

So what ur saying is … Roger D was “front-en” ! lol Great comment btw! 👍

[@trudydavidson528]

Pete Townshend...."Eminence Front" was written around a chord progression I discovered on my faithful Yamaha E70 organ. I hesitate to try to explain what it was about. It's clearly about the absurdity of drug-fueled grandiosity, but whether I was pointing the finger at myself or at the cocaine dealers of Miami Beach is hard to recall" 😃

[@AW11-e4h]

Studio version while driving, Banger 🤘🤘

[@sebastianblack6506]

Good song that led to an even better discussion. Cheers.

[@nicolashall9019]

Doesn’t matter what you guys listen to, I appreciate you all, your obvious love of music and the thoughtful commentary about life and what’s real. Thank you. 🫶

[@klipkultur3680]

Pete Townshend is one of my all-time favourite.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

His Solo Stuff Is Great Too .

[@suefranklin8177]

I love you guys.. all of you! I find Corey to vibe in the same way I do mostly.. Thank you guys, you are awesome always!! xo

[@johnvitarelli1553]

What a fantastic reaction from three guys who know what's it's about.Not only the musical reaction but the indepth reaction to the underlaying meaning of the lyrics and a great take on The Who.Bravo from a big music fan and This Is It Fan.

[@evelynne2846]

As previously mentioned, my favorite WHO song too. Peter Townsend is the vocalist in this song. Roger Daltrey (middle guitarist) is usually the lead vocalist. That keyboardist is killing this song..... so good..... setting the mood. Thank you.

[@theonewhoknows2]

One it’s Pete. Two, it’s TOWNSHEND not Townsend

[@kentzepick4169]

While Pete Townsen was the lead singer in this song, Roger Daltrey sings lead vocals on most Who songs.

[@Dervanism]

Townshend🇨🇦👍🏻🇨🇦

[@mjb0183]

They always forget the “h” too 😄

[@jfg1356]

so happy you found this! pretty funky tune for one of the most iconic ROCK! bands of all time... keep going with The Who and yes Pete Townshend's lyrics (as the kids said in 2022) 'Don't Play!!"... thanks guys! peace

[@budmangt2]

Roger Daltrey is the lead singer, the one with the curly hair to the left of Pete Townshend, Pete sings mostly backup and known to play his guitar wild

[@mrnobody9104]

billed as their final tour saw them that same October in 1982 at the CNE in Toronto. Good times me and my cousin making the trip with some purple microdot and wineskin full of straight whiskey! Oh to be young and bullet proof! Cheers 🍻

[@TraceyStanley-k6b]

When I was younger, I thought they said, "Living in a funk" hehe.. this song rocks. Behind Blue Eyes, as well

[@kathrinepearson7528]

My very favorite song by them.

[@jeffcampbell668]

I was 16 and they were filmed, in Toronto canada. i watched this full live show on TV along with millions of fans. It was supposed to be their "Farewell Tour". This whole live show front to back from Toronto is a great live act.They were on. (no Moon tho) Watch more from this show. Pete was way ahead of his time in terms of sampling and sequencing. Way ahead! Dig deep into the past of his life and you'll see he was searching for a sound very "modern" compared to what else was going on. A tortured soul, Pete has been working on the sampling/sequencing stuff since the mid 1960's and back then he sorta made a lot of his own equipment. Modifying and patching things together till he got it right, he was never really happy with it. Still an iconic band with some serious talent. Cheers from Ottawa Ontario.

[@markusjentzsch7932]

Childhood heroes. A true Superband back then.

[@franticproductions]

Just stopped by. To say Hi! (Enjoy listening with ya).

[@mennobults6464]

Great song. Not a typical Who song. Nice to see also younger generations listening to bands like The Who. To bad you don't get anything of the briljance of John. Love The Who.

[@jimmoore8951]

I’m with Cory. Back in the day when you bought an album based on a song you heard on the radio… this song did it for me

[@danconroy8293]

That's why I bought this album!

[@annewoodard6803]

I've always loved this song. 😁💖

[@mikemitton6447]

I saw The Who a few weeks before this concert in San Diego! Great Show!

[@gingercarner8733]

I don't know why people insisted on live (The Who are known for being phenominal live), because the albums are also fantastic.

[@Watchman70]

Agreed 👍🏻

[@pennyhaynes9010]

My favorite Who song!

[@sylvialopez5928]

The who ❤❤ I used to crank this tune up in my 1969 dodge Dart Cory was rocking out ❤

[@georgedolen1486]

John Entwistle is a fantastic bassist.

[@CarolRademacher]

I saw them in 82 at 22. First song right after he pulled up in his Limo Magic

[@stewpot6998]

This song is all about that bass guitar. Entwhistle is in the top 3 rock bassists. His knick name was Thunderfingers. I often listen to the isolated track for this song. Also, Pete Townshend's album White City is one you should react to. The whole thing is good. I'm late to the party but thank you guys. 🤠👍

[@Renkk17]

Pete Townshend - Slit Skirts! The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again - Who are you - Love Reign O me

[@mikesmith2344]

Saw the Who in 1980, Seattle WA. Lousdest band I ever heard.. 20 years old and the world was all ours......Great video...

[@jonrutherford680]

Saw The Who at the T Bowl in Orlando, Florida a month before this concert & they just blew me away. They are just the epitome of live rock &roll bands. The music just reached out physically assaults you.

[@tombreeden595]

Note that drummer Keith Moon has passed at this point and Kenny Jones (formerly of Faces and Small Faces) is on drums. Pete sings lead with Roger on harmonies.

[@terriebartholomew7871]

Love your reactions! Thanks, guys! ☮️💙😎

[@genaseidenschwarz2119]

Great song. Your company makes it really great .

[@natashab3412]

I lived on biscayne bay wheh this came out everyone playomg on their speedboats yatchs etc Lived in the building you see in the miami vice opening Such a time such a place Dangerous at times but id never trade those memories either Noone in my hometown could believe some of the stories Mutiny Hotel. Also down the street by coconut grove ... the overtown " riots " Happening

[@carlroza102]

As much as I can appreciate this live performance I still think the studio version has all the bass tone so much more upfront ! Check it out when you can get to it.🔥

[@marvelharris9540]

yep.. you guys nailed it.

[@darkmagus64]

WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN is a banger.

[@EarthWalker2023]

Absolutely 💯 fire

[@27thangel23]

Greetings from Canada. The H in Pete Townshend's name is silent... you know, like the "P" in swimming. Peace, love and bellbottoms.

[@nastynick8709]

One of my favorite songs of theirs. Add to that the whole "Who's Next" album. And for a couple of extras try "Squeeze Box" and "Slip Kid" from "The Who By Numbers" album.

[@timadamson3378]

Love this song. Always wondered why Pete didn't have a guitar solo in it.

[@stewpot6998]

It's at the intro.😅

[@jameskirschling7887]

Thank you for reminding me of this song. I'm going to add this to my "Jeep Jukebox." What a great performance. Shout out to Kenny Jones on drums, he doesn't get enough credit. Listen to the Faces music. I'm glad you fellas understood the message of the song. I also like that you research during and after the song. Great reaction.

[@lmkeniston216]

There was often a serious tone to all the songs Pete sang. “My Wife” is another great one.

[@mikeb3835]

Bassist John Entwistle sang "My Wife", not Pete Townsend.

[@luvr381]

This bass line!!

[@stewpot6998]

I listen to the isolated track often. 😅

[@WMalven]

This was the post Keith Moon-80s-version of The Who. It’s a great song, because Pete Townsend is a great songwriter, but this version of the band never came close to their former greatness. They were the premiere hard rock band of the 70s, with classics like, “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “Behind Blue Eyes,” “Who Are You?,” “Magic Bus,” “Pinball Wizard,” and a bunch more.

[@stewpot6998]

Keith Moon was one of a kind. Awesome drummer.

[@ArmandoG2013]

listen to this again and just check in to the bassline John Eintwistle is playing, magician!

[@artharrison9586]

I saw this tour in Seattle that year. Impressive show. It was their first tour after Keith died.

[@pervkhan]

This is a very rare song with Pete Townshend as the lead singer instead of Roger Daltrey.You have to check out 'REIGN O'er ME".with Roger Daltrey at his best.

[@KennyRansom-l5k]

Some insight into where The Who got their funkiness from , in their very early days They advertised their shows as "Maximum R&B" 😎

[@LisaThomas-xz3ki]

A really great Who song is Who Are You? You will want to find the Promo version for the best quality of both sound and video. Also, Pete Townshend had a solo album that had two hits off it, Rough Boys and Let My Love Open the Door. I loved Rough Boys.

[@LadyBee3750]

Great analysis. Great song. I haven't seen you reacting to The Doors recently. Check out The End, LA Woman, When the Musis is Over, 5 to1 Waiting for the Sun... the list is endless.

[@tonelar415]

Corey Roy, u might find this pertinent- the Who used to have “maximum r&b” on their nightclub fliers.

[@bastark6926]

I watch all the time, can't believe you haven't The Who more. "Love Reign 'O' Me", "Won't Get Fooled Again", "Who Are You"; more, more, more.........

[@russwr4946]

checkin in...

[@vespoint]

I always loved when Pete, Keith and Brian or Roger would sing.

[@classicrockfan14]

I love these guys best channel on KZbin

[@kentzepick4169]

LOVE this song. And a great reaction.

[@gingercarner8733]

So cool seeing Roger playing the guitar over by John...

[@garyrausch1184]

I've seen Roger with a guitar but never seen him playing on stage, like ever seeing Mick Jagger playing anything other than harmonica

[@grantbaechler3529]

Toronto maple leaf gardens, 1980. Was called the Who's last ,2 shows and my neighbor went to one of them. Didn't end up being their last shows 😅

[@MikeytheGeek7711]

You gotta check out the song, Won't Get Fooled Again, performed by The Who live at Shepperton Studios in 1978. It's arguably the greatest live performance of all time!

[@christinewaide5249]

This song is so cool

[@dougbright5580]

One of the few times you see Rodger playing the guitar.

[@ronaldelliott4373]

Checkout The Who’s halftime performance at The Superbowl from a few yrs back. A brilliant performance…. ✨

[@redzone77p]

The late great John Entwistle on bass, killed it. BTW you might like this version to, THE SOUL REBELS WITH GOVERNMENT MULE...KILLER.

[@johnledew]

Damn! You guys are kill'in it. Got the definition too

[@danmayberry1185]

Saw them with Kenney Jones - the human drum machine. Small Faces, Faces, Who ... a master.

[@laurahatzes6964]

Great reaction! Who Are You should be next!

[@vespoint]

My favorite Who song

[@smw4628]

I went to seem them in Indy during that tour and it was an event. I actually got on tv buying a T-shirt. lol

[@chicagocubs71]

King 👑Corey, Fabulous 🎩🎀Fenom & Hollywood 🎥🎬Ollie, When I 1st heard Eminence Front by The Who was an Episode of Miami Vice called Killshot their on Don Johnson aka Sonny Crockett's boat making a 2 key drug deal. Crockett's cop buddy's r undercover waiting on Crockett's word, then when he says the word then the cops start shooting n the fireworks start to happen. Then Crockett starts his fast boat then rides away from his cop buddies as they chase him n the drug dealer in their boat as they hide n try to make a set up meeting with a drug cartel. Then he drop's off the dealer in the water n takes off on his boat. I also heard this song on a AWA American Wrestling Association promo intro. This would be a great intro song for wrestling or boxing. U need to a reaction to Won't get fooled again n Roger Daltrey's After The Fire. Fellas, checkout that Miami Vice episode of Killshot n listen to the music. Thanks again to put good music.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKeniXmah7ljjNksi=o0upKswsVa7mCa6g

[@sharonchaput9705]

It's so strange to see Roger Daltry play guitar. He is usually the lead singer. Pete is killing it though.

[@richardkafka5625]

Always found it funny GMC chose this song for their commercials! lol

[@sarleywinkle]

GREAT song!

[@davidmarrazzo774]

This channel could use some Radiohead under the 2000’s “rock” playlist. Titans

[@stewpot6998]

Creep still kills me every time. 😅

[@davidmarrazzo774]

@@stewpot6998 creep is from their first album when they were teenagers. Very famous but not a great indication of what was to come on future albums.

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

Great job guys!!

[@kst357]

You guys need to watch the movie Quadrophenia. It's based on a rock opera by The Who by the same name. Anyway, there's a lot of class warfare going on & there's a character played by Sting of the Police named Ace Face who exemplifies your definition of *eminence front*. Plus the soundtrack is mostly by The Who & other artists. Check it out!

[@mikecaetano]

The audio quality sounds so much better on the studio version than this live version from a time when television set audio quality was poor. That's not on The Who because they nailed the tune in that performance. It's just a fact of the early eighties and the lag in audio quality as video began to take over. Video audio quality improved later in the decade and definitely by the nineties. Also check out the studio version. You can still hear the introduction of the song used during sporting broadcasts sometimes even now.

[@kierstenridgway4634]

With social media, it appears everyone is living on Front Street! I know I get the side eye and the up down because I'm too real. No filters here! 😂😂❤✌️

[@NebulizerChi]

I've heard it used as outro-to-commercials bumper sound on roundball telecasts, and it didn't sound a bit out of place

[@SteveJonesHimself]

Pete almost always had something to say. People forget.

[@goldieschooch8512]

My favorite WHO song

[@robjohnson5872]

I thought I was the only one.

[@gregharmon3797]

Mine too

[@paladino444]

My only complaint is that you guys did not comment on the bass, that John Entwhisle bass guitar is carrying the song more than the drums and it's sophisticated and killer.

[@stewpot6998]

And it's hard to hear on this live version.

[@pxlmvr7]

I wish they had showed bassist John Entwistle more love because bruh was LAYIN IT *DOWN!!*

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

Everybody wants to be somebody. Keeping up with the Jones.

[@marinamartinez6886]

This is a great rocking vibe by itself, the meaning is too familiar. People spending money they don't have, walking around with the LV bags. Always been, always will be. 👍👍👍

[@TraceyStanley-k6b]

I think y'all would like White snake.. Still of the Night.. Slow and Easy

[@bastark6926]

I'm older but the #1 thing I see is VEHICLES! People I see, who I know don't have a lot of money, driving expensive cars. Every day I see so many people. I don't get it.

[@MuckoMan]

Pete wrote mostly everything. On the albums he is playing the keyboard and the guitar but on live shows they would have to bring someone in. I bet he could play both at the same time with some practice. :)

[@ericj166]

Camera work almost totally neglects John Entwistle - who's terrific bass drives this song.

[@loisrogers9042]

I always thought this was done by someone else. 😮 Peter Gabriel in fact. Really sounds more like his style.

[@sebastianblack6506]

Now that you say it, I can hear the resemblance.

[@mojomusica.0169]

Fun fact: back in the 90s the hip hop group 3rd Bass sampled this song as well as Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" for their song "Pop Goes the Weasel." Please check it out if you dig that sorta thing...

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

"I CAN SEE FOR MILES AND MILES" By who?? THE WHO!!

[@scottstewart5784]

great song and reactions five six seven

[@SGED392]

Dallas Mavs pre game music : Luka Kyrie and Klay .. oh and some guy name Dirk a few years ago

[@jonathansmith3742]

Slip Kid, Goin Mobile, Join Together, The Real Me are a few great songs by The Who.

[@tonygrohovsky1328]

Thanks gents! Try "Who are you?" next.