The Who, Love, Reign O’er Me - A Classical Musician’s First Listen and Reaction

This is my first exposure to The Who, and I enjoyed it a lot! But this is only half of the experience - Be sure to continue to the second video to see the rest of my introductory exploration!
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[@VirginRock]

Hi everyone! Please drop under this comment your questions ONLY! I will do my best to answer them all!

[@joevoolo8532]

Attention all planets of the solar federation, Attention all planets of the solar federation, Attention all planets of the solar federation. We have assumed control, We have assumed control, We have assumed control.

[@peterdonnelly1074]

sorry about the typos

[@salsonny]

At the end. The faint whistle sound ( flute , keyboard ? ) adds so much depth

[@MartinBryan]

Was that Violin/strings , ( I had always thought that was a synthesizer)?

[@johnbrereton5229]

@@MartinBryan Yes, it sounds like a Moog synthesizer, and they were very popular at the time this was recorded.

[@johnmorgan7262]

The whole Quadrophenia album is massively epic. You really need to listen to the whole thing to understand its full impact.

[@patthewoodboy]

agree

[@stephenmorse342]

Hi John, indeed, one of the most epic albums ever recorded. Start to End.

[@everking3767]

Agreed. It is my go-to for listening and no album I have heard is better for listening start-to-finish. As a concept, as a composition, and as a memory there is just none better. Maybe Lifehouse if it ever happened as Pete originally intended would top it...maybe.

[@ChrisHyde537]

This is what four virtuosos of their instruments can do with a masterpiece composition by Pete Townsend. I literally wore out two copies of this album through handling. The third one was left in its wrapper and stayed in new condition to this day. Not bad considering that I bought all three before 1980.

[@scottzappa9314]

I saw the Who live do Quadrophenia in 2013. Phenomenal.

[@craenor]

Keith Moon was insanely good...and also just insane.

[@pudder68]

🤣gonna steal that haha

[@craenor]

@@pudder68 there was an old print advertisement from long ago. I want to say it was for a high end stereo or speaker system? The caption was something similar to: "It's like having Keith Moon there in the room with you...only safer."

[@johneebarnett]

I am curious how one would not be familiar with the Who being that they been a very commercialized band over the last 40 years. I’m glad you like the song.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

The Human Drum fill...

[@andrewhoran7088]

Moon the loon

[@bostonwhofan]

"Love Reign O'er Me" is the last song on a rock opera by The Who called "Quadrophenia". It's about a teenager named Jimmy growing up in the UK who is struggling with all the challenges almost everyone has experienced as we morph from being a child and into an adult. On the 3 songs on the album before "LROM", Jimmy is contemplating suicide. He came very close to succeeding, but even as the waves were about to wash him off the rock he was sitting on and carry him out to sea, he suddenly realized love is the only thing that matters. Hence, Love Reign O'er Me.

[@youtubesucks2575]

Correct,perfect summary of one the greatest albums of all time.

[@zeeman3684]

!

[@DavidLindes]

Nice to see someone else refer to it as LROM. A friend of mine from high school and I used to talk about this song thus shortened (and pronounced, roughly, "ell-rom"). Thanks. :)

[@IMeMineWho]

Partially correct. Jimmy believes he is all 4 Who members. Each side of Jimmy relates to a different personality aspect of each band member. Only at the end does Jimmy integrate all aspects of his and their personalities after he realizes love is the only thing that matters. It is also a commentary of life after WW2 and the emergence of Britain's youth culture.

[@qqw743]

Also: It's a fuckin' banger.

[@WiserInTime]

5:46

[@juanpallautapulido200]

No other drummer sounds like Keith Moon

[@fidacuca]

I prefer Keith Sun

[@digitig]

Well, yeah. But I challenge you to find *anyone* in that lineup who *isn't* regarded as one of the greatest in their field. :)

[@RolandTumble23]

My personal take is that Moon was a horrible drummer--in terms of what one usually expects from drummers. However, he was a freaking BRILLIANT musician who just happened to choose "lead drum set" as his instrument.

[@jbognap]

@@RolandTumble23 Pete Townsend felt the same way.

[@bobbo11357]

Having a true professional musician offering first impressions to a song I’ve been listening to for 40 years is an eye opener. Thanks

[@georgesheffield1580]

50 + years and still enjoying them .

[@stumplifter]

Same here… I was laughing along with her experience…. Anticipating her reactions to parts that are known forward and backward by us “classic rock” folk.

[@jamiebartleet1772]

Saw them live 3 days ago. The incredible thing is that aged 79 Roger can STILL sing it!

[@PLEGG2323]

Nobody can write them like Pete and nobody can sing them like Roger.

[@surfersilver6610]

Nobody can bang them like Moon.

[@dragicavujanovic]

Right

[@user-gk9lg5sp4y]

John Entwistle is considered on the greatest bassists as well. He also played trumpet, french horn and piano

[@elemar5]

Big Johnny Twinkle.

[@norbertk9595]

This is the only song on Quadrophenia on which John takes a conventional approach to the bass. His feel, of course, is utterly solid.

[@mattsabath]

In my opinion one of the greatest vocal performances ever in Rock music. Hard to pin it down to one particular style. Roger is singing with his heart open for the world to see. Phenomenal.

[@maxsteele4555]

I feel that way about the entire album. One of the greatest rock performances of all time.

[@andthensome512]

The drummer, Keith Moon, played very different than pretty much every rock drummer. He was orchestral in his approach and I love that you noticed that.

[@tubecated_development]

He was an pop art painter who painted with drums

[@grover868]

The Who are the group that mostly represents the youth that never dies inside us. In my opinion, and I repeat, in my opinion, The Who were hands down the most exciting rock 'n roll band to witness live ever. I would love to observe Amy's face when she discovers some of The Who's rock 'n roll songs that made them legends.

[@BeantownToBigD]

Yup, a dose of the Townshend windmill guitar technique

[@kevinetheridge7201]

Well said. There’s something about Townsends writing that express been down with the youth that all the other groups around at the time 60’s 70’s couldn’t express. I think the jam and the clash are similar in that way to the who.

[@tixximmi1]

Yes a very high energy band. Not to get confused with, "The HU". (Mongolia)

[@SamJ_1980]

I've seen them 5 times, my only regret being born in 1980 and therefore too young to see them with Keith Moon. The first time I saw them they did the whole Quadrophenia album, and it's still the greatest concert I've ever been to.

[@davjamrid]

You can’t “pinpoint their style” because they are their style. The are unique and iconic. There is no band like The Who.

[@merriwinkle7631]

Yay!!! Keith Moon wins Amy over!!! Rightfully so, his drumming was gloriously full and rich in this. I very much enjoyed part 1 and am looking forward to part 2.

[@tbeaton100]

I fell off my chair when I heard Amy take some time out to admire the percussion. "Keith Moon! Keith Moon! Keith Moon!" I was shouting as I toppled over. I have just discovered and I absolutely love these videos.

[@johnr.8275]

I wish Keith's drum sound was as good on all their albums as it was on Quadrophenia. I think that album is his best recorded sound.

[@jasfan8247]

Too bad about her video that she can't see how Moonie is going about his playing and Pete smashing everything . The explosions, the lunacy...

[@InstantLeprosy]

@@johnr.8275 Everybody was at their best on Quadrophenia.

[@johnr.8275]

@@InstantLeprosy I agree. A killer album, and beautifully recorded.

[@EarlofCrawford]

"I am enjoying the drummer"...I love this person so much

[@williamfranz9872]

The song coordinates with the final dramatic scenes where ultimately the main character decides to drive his scooter off a cliff where it shatters on the rocks below. You really need to listen within the context of the opera . It was the perhaps the greatest of the Rock Operas of that era along with Tommy and Webbers Jesus Christ Superstar. It was ambitious and delivered.

[@charlesmarkley220]

There is band called Yes. They made a song called Heart of the Sunrise. Oh my, you won't believe your ears. Promise. 😊

[@Chamomileable]

I feel like you'd love Electric Light Orchestra. They were ostensibly a rock band with a lot of radio hits but veered heavily into classical and progressive rock very often. The band was one of the first in rock to implement orchestral instrumentation as non-session instrumentation and their fusion of rock sensibility with classical training was incredibly fun.

[@mattlay]

I second that!

[@ivans8543]

Third that !

[@ArniePorter]

No doubt.

[@shoehead65]

Yes!!! I was thinking that since Amy started this channel. ELO is my all-time favorite band!

[@InstantLeprosy]

ELO is great, but the Moody Blues were playing with a real Orchestra in 1967.

[@davidschecter5247]

One of the great British songwriters, Pete Townshend, along with Ray Davies, Lennon, McCartney, Justin Hayward, and others. What a talented world it was back in the UK in the 1960s and 1970s. Four brilliant musicians in The Who, all working together for the benefit of the song.

[@dudeco01]

Well i'm an old man born in 1952 and this song in my opinion ephitpmyzes what a great rock song it is all about. Loud, Powerful dynamic great melody incredible performance by all the musicais involved > Roger Daltrey voice and Keith Moon drumming are just imbelievable ! and not forget to mention the marvelous job done by Glynn Jonhs recording mixing and producing this álbum .

[@ednicholson7839]

This song is the finale for an entire album that is basically a rock opera. You have to hear the whole album to get a sense of the power of the musical story it tells. The song doesn't stand on its own that well unless you're already familiar with their work.

[@41Forethought]

Back in 1973, a college friend had a Quadraphonic 4 speaker system. While the original Quadrophenia wasn't released as a true 4-channel recording, the original stereo masters were synthesized into 4 channels and released as a Quadraphonic recording. We wore out the Quadrophenia album listening to Keith Moon's astounding drumming as it wrapped around the room! It's an absolutely unforgettable experience, even 50 years on... (BTW, Pete Townshend originally planned to record and release Quadrophenia in true 4 channel surround sound but recording studio construction delays and technical limitations in 1972 resulted in 2 channel and synthesized 4 channel releases. A remastered and remixed version of Quadrophenia was released on Blu-Ray uncompressed audio disk in 5.1 Dolby Surround; it is probably the closest to Townshend's original vision.)

[@FD2003Abc]

I remember Quadraphonic was going to be the Next Big Thing.

[@alanbaker-wc1mm]

He’s one of the greatest singers that ever lived

[@digibirder]

Keith Moon was one of the greatest drummers of all time. Totally unique style. You can't help but notice, like you did. His power is undeniable.

[@patricknelson5151]

I loved your reaction to this one. You picked up on one of The Who’s greatest strengths at this time and that was the incredible drumming by Keith Moon. (The band did some good music later in their career but they never fully recovered from the unfortunate death of Moon in the late seventies.) I also loved the connections with Chopin and Rachmaninov. Best of all was the look on your face and the obvious pleasure you were having in what you were hearing. An important thing about the ending of this song is that this is also the ending to the “opera” (Quadrophenia), which is why the music reaches toward such a huge, dramatic conclusion.

[@kmjr2400]

My favorite song ,on my favorite album, by my favorite band of all time!!! THE WHO REIGN FOREVER !!!!!

[@movietimeateds69]

The Who is the greatest band of all time!

[@kmjr2400]

@@movietimeateds69 I 💯 percent AGREE

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Pete Townshend is the main songwriter and genius extraordinaire. The Who are part of a small group of great rock bands that sat at the foundation of classic rock back in the 70s. That guy on the drums is Keith Moon, quite a unique hammersmith of toolage few who could compete.

[@rorystorm4284]

You should listen to the whole album. A masterpiece!

[@danw2276]

along with the WHOS NEXT album, killer

[@happinesstan]

Keith Moon's drumming, on this album, is incredible.

[@1gtman]

The strings are the endless waves of the ocean Jimmy is staring at from the cliffs of Dover.

[@lovethegame777]

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not even the biggest Who fan out there, but imagine being able to say that you laid down the vocals on this track. Just incredible emotion.

[@wingchun1963]

The composition The guitar The piano The drums The voice Masterful One of my All time favs, hands down.

[@LeeKennison]

A very enjoyable first listen by you. While The Who is a UK band, like many of these British bands formed in the 60s, they were heavily influenced by the American blues and gospel singers from the South, so this may be why you are feeling the kind of connections you described. The British invasion bands (The Who included) of the 60s, are in large part credited with bringing the blues back to America, although this particular song doesn't have a particularly strong blues feel to it. Keith Moon, the drummer you noticed, was one of the most iconic (and eccentric) drummers in rock history. Unfortunately, like many musicians of this era, he died young.

[@patricknelson5151]

In their early days, The Who played a lot of American rhythm and blues as well as Motown. African American music had a significant influence on their sound, especially on Daltrey’s singing. Curiously, they had less country influence than many of their contemporaries such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

[@LeeKennison]

@@patricknelson5151 Yeah for sure, I am always amazed at how these British groups were so deeply rooted in blues and gospel (both Chicago and even early Delta Blues). With a lot of them it was in a much rawer/purer form early in the careers around which they developed their own styles that made them famous. Some retained a much purer form of the blues in their music into the late 60s and 70s. Thinking of the Peter Green era of Fleetwood Mac, or a lot of the Led Zeppelin songs, some of which are almost pure blues, among many other examples.

[@patricknelson5151]

@@LeeKennison Completely agree. When Amy was talking about the blues and the atmosphere of hot, swampy Southern weather, I kept thinking of some of those gospel or blues tinged songs by Led Zeppelin (When the Levee Breaks, Bring It on Home) or The Rolling Stones (You Gotta Move, I Just Want to See His Face). When I think of The Who, though, I mostly think of Motown (Heatwave) and the rhythm and blues songs the English Mods loved at the time.

[@LeeKennison]

​@@patricknelson5151 With the Stones the one that always jumps out at me is Midnight Rambler. While not necessarily pure blues, it is very heavily influenced by the blues. For Led Zeppelin I could add many, but I will just add two more to yours (I Can't Quit You Baby, Since I've Been Loving Your). Even when you look at Jimi Hendrix, while he grew up on American Blues back in the states, he really had his big breakthrough after his London years. I'm thinking his very bluesy style had to have had some influence from the British interpretation of the blues.

[@ge0rgeharris218]

It's classic Roger Daltry and his innovations with his voice!! He's putting some deep feelings into the piece!!

[@jonathanroberts8981]

Certainly one of his greatest performances.

[@bobcannell7603]

I was very lucky to get into a small venue Who concert in the south of England in 1972. The astonishing energy was like nothing I have experienced since. Every member of the band was so tight and together and high energy. It was a transcendent experience. Their ability to go from high energy rock to 'high altitude' out of body experience in a chord change is like no other band. Utterly exhilarating. i was also deaf for a week!

[@fast_mattw8059]

I really enjoyed reading this comment man 🤘🏼that is such an amazing memory to have to look back on. You saw legends in the making, that makes your story legendary 😉

[@joepegel]

Roger Daltrey's vocal style leans heavily into the blues, which is probably the traditional Southern element you're hearing.

[@jongawel4589]

He idolized soul singers. The Who did many James Brown covers in their early days because that's who Daltrey wanted to emulate.

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

That's why i prefer Petes voice 😅 he sounds english when he sings. More unique voice too.

[@user-jj2cq3xj4g]

Daltrey's final vocal is one of the best screams in rock music history in my opinion

[@Greg-om2hb]

The Who began as a Mod band in England. It’s interesting that you hear The South in this later work. Rock is a bouillabaisse of American musical styles including Delta and Chicago blues, mountain music, Gospel, and Jazz. Big vocals are what gives Rock its energy and emotional impact. Did you know the term “Rock and Roll” originated as slang for “sex”? Real Rock moves the listener in a primal way. Pleased that you felt the percussion. In contrast to a highly technical drummer like Buddy Rich, Keith Moon was definitely a “feel” drummer with an incomparable and highly animated style. Have you ever seen Animal the drummer on The Muppet Show? He was modeled after Moon.

[@BadgersInTheAttic]

It's interesting that you bring up Buddy Rich, who is often contrasted with his contemporary Gene Krupa. Have you ever watched a video of Gene Krupa back to back with video of Keith Moon? It's fascinating the way Moonie seems to channel Krupa's entire physicality.

[@seanparker5595]

The Who started as a 60s R&B cover band and their Mod phase was at the urging of their manager.

[@patrickminer5926]

My goodness it's patrick again I was 14 years old in spanish class in 1973 my friend wesley bought this album from gillete record store in riverside ca and we went to his house after school we drank some budweiser and smoked some weed and we were blown away by this album. It's so cool to hear your response as you know i have a sweet and gentlemanly crush on you You're genuine and new take on these old classically beautiful songs are magical to me Peace and happiness to you.

[@bubhub64]

Saw The Who live in 1982 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Who played this song live, and it was glorious.

[@ronpotter9810]

I got to see them do this live while Keith Moon was still with us & it was pretty spectacular. One of those moments that have stuck with me all these years later.

[@minkhollow]

Wow, you picked one HELL of an introduction to the Who. This is the closer on Quadrophenia, their second rock opera (and the better of the two, though it couldn't have existed without Tommy). All of Quadrophenia is worth checking out; you'll hear leitmotifs of this and a few other songs in it throughout. Who's Next is also back-to-back bangers (for my money, the best song there is "The Song Is Over," but the whole thing is so good I can't fault anyone for ranking it differently). Other bands worth checking out: Moody Blues, especially for regular incorporation of 'non-rock' instruments. Days of Future Passed is quite literally a rock symphony, with an orchestra recruited for the express purpose of recording the album. "Nights in White Satin" ("The Night," to make sure you have toe full album version) is the highlight, but "Dawn Is a Feeling" and "Peak Hour" are also fantastic. A Question of Balance is my other favorite of their major albums. Emerson, Lake & Palmer - especially since you're coming from the classical music world. They regularly covered classical music - I get lost in the weeds on "Fanfare for the Common Man" after a while, but "Hoedown" absolutely smokes - and their original stuff is also fantastic. "Trilogy" or "The Endless Enigma" (Part 1, Fugue and Part 2) will give you a taste of the sauce without needing to pack a lunch for a prog epic. Though if you want the prog epics, "Tarkus" and "Karn Evil 9" are both well worth the time invested. Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson decided he'd learn flute instead of guitar, and taught himself. The result: pure chaos. "My God" and "Locomotive Breath" are two solid starting points (all of Aqualung is quite good). And I'm seconding Electric Light Orchestra, because ELO worked some magic. "Fire on High" will take you on a JOURNEY. My usual recommendation list works out to about two-thirds of A New World Record, but "Rockaria!" would be a solid place to start.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

And Donnie and Marie Osmond

[@jaewok5G]

formed in the early 60's in England, The Who, like many of their contemporaries, were highly influenced by American blues and Motown . in fact, the band's "tag line" is "Maximum Rhythm & Blues." each of the 4 band members were uniquely energetic virtuosos in their own right.

[@willjohnson8446]

This song is such a wonderful release within the movie Quadrophenia and the album. It’s a gorgeous song, but within the framework of Quad, it is truly glorious.

[@donatuskissoon9365]

This is the finale to an epic rock opera performed by among others the best rock vocalist, the best bass-player and the best drummer we have ever seen. It is as British as it gets. The band is the most energetic band you will ever encounter. They bring a passion out in their fans. Your analysis so far only grazes the surface. This music grabs people by the throat and takes them to an incredible height before releasing them. There is the power of rock with a classical intricacy. Very few instruments creating a tapestry of sound that takes classical music dozens of instruments. Most of all it rocks to the max.

[@probotprobert]

Don’t forget the best guitarist and songwriter who composed it

[@kevinrenaud2752]

Keith Moon was an A-list drummer and really deserves a deep dive 🙂

[@michaelheller8841]

Keith Moon on the drums. I can understand why your really enjoying it, he was one of Rocks best of all time. The song is a masterpiece! looking at peoples reaction for the first time makes me happy.

[@Ginger7024]

For me…the Who take me on a joyous rollercoaster where I literally feel like I am free of this earth and floating…it is a high for me…musical bliss. My all time favorite band….

[@vaughnnewman8903]

I really enjoy your reactions. Your channel would fit seamlessly into an NPR or PBS program- and that's a compliment. I think there may be a misconception of classical musicians as being very prim and proper and looking down upon popular music. But your broad and deep musical knowledge allows you to appreciate all the musical nuances/concepts. Your passion for music really comes through and I'm glad you're discovering new artists/bands and expanding your horizon. Thank you for your time and effort you put into these reactions.

[@racinnut77]

I've been looking forward to your reaction to this since you announced you would do it. There's a lot for a classical musician to enjoy, and a lot for a rock fan to enjoy. So glad you liked this. I personally love The Who and it makes me happy to see a new listener with a background such as yours appreciate them.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Great reaction. The drummer studied Gene Krupa. And the singer was influenced by Soul/RnB singer and contemporaries like Tom Jones. The Who took all their influences and created a whole new thing. I particularly like the bass player. The piano intro really pulls you in.

[@LeeKennison]

John Entwistle is legendary amongst bass players. In fact, I think there is a specific prohibition on calling yourself a bass player until you can play the bass solo from My Generation. Or maybe it is just attempting to play it, since not many nail it in the true Entwistle style.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

@@LeeKennison Entwhistle was really the only guy in the band actually playing the song. An absolute rock. Some one said to Townsend “people say you’re the best guitarist in England” Townsend said “ I’m not even the best guitarist in The Who”.

[@LeeKennison]

@@Hartlor_Tayley Lol. I had never heard that quote before. Love it.

[@jamesbond4633]

This came from an entire concept album called Quadrophenia that was made into a movie. If you want a really emotional version of this song that is stripped down go to the Kennedy Centre Honors of The Who and it will really show you how spiritual this song is. You are right on with your analysis of this song. Keith Moon was the drummer. A real swing drummer. He was an off the wall kind of guy. Hmmmmm maybe you have some rock star genes in you?!!!!

[@alexo5861]

I remember seeing that. Bettye LaVette who sang it was AMAZING. Also remember at the end when Pete and Rodger were being shown, Barbra Streisand lean forward to Pete’s and you could see her telling him what a great song it was.

[@SamNitzberg]

Yup. Bettye LaVette's version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3vMZ6CXidqYicU Possibly better than the original.

[@skayt35]

Amy has studied Jazz. She knows Blues and Gospel very well.

[@youtuberuk9695]

LOL.... Off the wall.... Is that the polite way of saying Mad as a Brush...????

[@johnpettigrew83]

Out of our brains on the 5.15 James. All aboard.

[@soulhealer20]

There are no words that words to describe this music. But it's nice to see you respond to it in an excited fashion. I clearly remember in November 1973 when this music was first released and my reaction was one of great wonder. By the beginning of December I got to see The Who perform the music live in Montreal when it was fresh in our ears. Twenty two years later, in my first semester of music study in college The Who performed the complete Quadrophenia rock opera in Vancouver. I wrote both an essay on the rock opera music itself and a concert performance review of their live show . I got an A and an A+ respectively on those and I opened a few stodgy classical musician ears in the process. LOL. Cheers

[@nyobunknown6983]

This song is the last song from the Quadrophenia album which is an album that tells a story. It is best listened to in the context of the whole album.

[@2NatoStandard]

Little tidbit of info.. Drummer considered by some, the best that ever lived. He was tutored in jazz as a young boy, and later turned his drumsticks round to use the fat ends to get maximum impact ( it's noticeable) The bass player played the bass in a style somewhere between percussion and lead guitar. Probably the best rock band that ever was. 👍

[@annheckenbach9396]

This song is close to 50 yrs, old, which musically made it very different for those times. All the musicians are British, and the Who first appeared on the music scene only a few years past the Beatles. They were the first band I saw live as a very young teenager, at 13 or so.The Beatles hit the musical scene when I was maybe 10, so in the vanguard of the "British Invasion". British rock and roll musicians were intrigued by people like Elvis Presley, blues of the Southern United States, musicians like Muddy Waters.

[@stevesilsby5288]

Drawn out endings are a staple of live rock performances. The Who does this on many of their studio recordings to deliver the feel of being at a live concert. One great example of this is Peter Frampton's "Do You Feel Like We Do" from his album "Frampton Comes Alive." Knowing that your audience wants the song you're playing to go on longer deserves a protracted ending that both delivers what they want and brings it to a climactic end. Frampton is among the very best at this.

[@jupiterlegrand4817]

The Who, Nov. 22, Thanksgiving night 1973, the Forum, Inglewood California. If you were there, that's all that needs to be said.

[@thomasgwilliams7957]

Wow! Your smile light the room! Thanks for this content.

[@gs8191]

This was the climatic last track of the Who's classic concept double album Quadrophenia. Based on a true story of the battles between two rival gangs, the Mods and the Rockers in 1963 Britain. Jimmy is the fictional lead who becomes a member of the Mods, a gang who liked the newer music, like the Who, who were just starting out but had developed a cult following like other new bands. And the Rockers still clung to the rock and roll and r&b of the 50s (yes, they fought each other, sometimes injured and killed each other, all over music). It's a great story and one of the Who's best albums worth a listen by itself. The whole album has a classical structure, even an overture in the beginning.

[@rodneygriffin7666]

It's amazing to see your growth in appreciation for music you haven't been exposed to over the last year. I still love your channel! Maybe everyone can get out of their comfort zones and appreciate Art and Music for what it is. For Everybody. Even weird people.

[@davidwhite3181]

This is a real classic!! One song from the greatest rock album of all time!

[@TheMrzero35]

The strings and voice shows a desperate yearning and longing for his love who he is separated from. It's beautiful, sad and dynamic all at the same time.

[@AlejandroRivera1980]

Really excited you finally did The Who. Their energy is like no other...A couple of years back I went to one of their concerts, and even after all these years they haven't lost it. It is definitely the concert I've ever had the most fun.

[@steveullrich7737]

I just saw them this past May and they still put on a great show!

[@markkrawchuk5862]

EXITING! Pure joy to see you discover this song, and The Who. Cant wait for you to hear the album TOMMY. HAPPY TEARS💎⚡♥️🌷

[@stevevonrumpf9842]

I think she loves the complexity of the music as she dissects all the instrumentation and vocals and how it all melds together beautifully and seamlessly. It's one of the most complete rock songs of all time!!!

[@robertkees6048]

If you listen closely at the very end, you'll hear some clattering, and that's Keith Moon bashing the drums so hard at the end the drums came crashing to the ground, and that's the take they used. The sound is still there to this day, true story.

[@katsboy22]

We have arrived at the proper and best camera shot to see your expressions and loveliness well done

[@franksullivan1873]

Love envelopes you like rain,surrounds you and when you except it ,then it Reigns over you.

[@tshingtenglim965]

When I first discovered this channel it was 14.9k subs a week ago, now is touching 19k soon. Congrates. One thing i want to pay compliment to is the use of warm lighting against wooden wall background and the cool green foliage outside (summer) is very organic, soothing and appealing. I hope as you find improvements in the future you can keep the same kind colour temperature not using neon lightings like some other popular youtubers like to. Keep it up! I would like to see Amy do an assessment on Pink Floyd’s The Great Gig In The Sky. Thanks guys.

[@willasacco9898]

I agree. It is a beautiful, soothing background, as you say, and complements her personality and musical experience.

[@johnwest7993]

It's a very dynamic tune. I'd never thought about its similarity to spirituals. Very insightful, as always.

[@markjohnston1813]

if you have loved and lost someone so special, if this doesn't make you cry like i do you have a heart of stone a masterpiece

[@elskid206]

Darling, you should know we GREW UP on these songs. The Who, Floyd, Tull. They are part of my soul!

[@PepeGracia4]

The Who are the masters of dynamics in his songs

[@MrJeddYoung]

When you stopped and said that you were enjoying the percussions - i thought you were going to say that they almost seemed that they were being created by an insane man - because then you would have discovered the essence of Keith Moon - to some rock fans - the greatest drummer to ever bang two sticks together. I enjoyed your reaction. Fun to watch a refined person react to rock music. Thanks for posting this.

[@matteoschiavetti8105]

"In this song I'm enjoying the percussion" 😄😄 Keith Moon babyyyyy!!! Love the analysis

[@badbeatbilly8997]

Such a great song by any measure

[@andytraiger4079]

I've always concerted this song a masterpiece.

[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

I think you'll enjoy the Moody Blues Knights in White Satin .

[@maxxschneider5534]

"Pete's Song" I believe his father scored movies. But the intro is absolutley brilliant. Roger kills it as a vocalist and he set the bar too high for himself and never reached this level again. Those strings have this nautic motiff of ships on the high seas. A great song. A masterpiece.

[@CaptainAngelo]

Please….Listen to Boston Foreplay/It’s been such a longtime, you will not believe it, they were Rock beasts from the 1970’s.

[@ronbecker7939]

Oh man is she in for it if so!! Probably spend 3 hours on it!

[@damianlim16]

I’m really happy your started your channel. It’s wonderful. I love your analysis of the pieces you chose. And I can truly feel the sincerity of your appreciation for them. And your facial expressions are so genuine. 😊

[@dwimmor]

What a great band. Every member of The Who contributed their bit and then a bit more. I'm a very poor ex drummer and have always loved KM's playing, but Daltrey's vocals on this track are just stunning. If you love orchestras Amy, head for the early Genesis albums. Some amazing works there.

[@oldmanghost219]

Somebody once told me that the who was the greatest rock and roll band of all time well I don't know about that but they certainly are great

[@The_Kiosk]

Ah, The Who. Their musicality and composition were next-level compared to their contemporaries. Massive influence on Rock. I'd there's a Mount Rushmore of rock bands, they would be Roosevelt. I look forward to your analysis.

[@peterdonnelly1074]

but this is second tier for The Who ! See e.g. The Who Live at Leeds

[@vegatyme1]

You really should listen to all four sides of the album, beginning to end, and follow along with the libretto and the story. This song is the finale. The story of teen angst that brings the protagonist to this point is compelling.

[@Berliner7654321]

Hears Keith Moon for the first time, says "in this song, I enjoy the percussion". Nice!

[@demianseale501]

Interesting she picked out the genius of Keith Moon. This was so much fun. Can’t wait for Close to the Edge or Supper’s Ready!

[@andymccabe6712]

What I can't wait for is some stuff which ISN'T 50+ years old!!! ..... and I'm 63.......!

[@charliehaefeli6825]

I watched all the first listenings up to now, but I never saw Amy so happy and relaxed, with such a positive attitude towards a song until "Love Reign O'er me". I'm really curious about her finding in the second part ❤

[@seajaytea9340]

Great to see how much you clearly enjoyed this song! It is a very cathartic ending to an "emotional rollercoaster" of an album. One the true masterpieces of the genre, which I hope you get to experience in its entirety.

[@jgsrhythm100]

You are correct the singing style has its roots in American black blues.

[@soulhealer20]

I am happy for you. The first hearing of this music is always stunning.

[@ednunes4000]

The Who are truly rock royalty. I think it would be great if you briefly mention the individual members of band on each song you react to. Some bands had line-up changes and or deaths.

[@mikedytham9996]

Got to give Sweet Child in Time a go by Deep Purple. You could go full on Pink Floyd but they've been analyzed to death. UFO's Rock Bottom is another peach. This is why I love the wide world of rock - it's operatic, it's Wagner, it's Mozart, it just life! Rock on!

[@xandardrax]

Your enthusiasm and enjoyment of this piece of music that means so much to me was what I needed today. Thank you for your video.

[@danielbetancourt1483]

Heard this for the first time just now watching the video. Great song

[@SamLovesMovies25]

Keith Moon is one of my favorite drummers ever. He was infamous for being a "wild man", with outrageous (and destructive/self-destructive) behavior, to the point that his nickname was "Moon the Loon". For example, he had a habit of blowing up hotel toilets with cherry bombs, and often played many crazy pranks. You could say that this translated into his drumming, though, in the best way. He had such a unique and wild approach to his drumming that is unmatched!

[@redsky1433]

Tremendous singing by Roger Daltrey !!

[@jeffharry9675]

The Who were a classic band of the time, and, thank God, it was part of my time.

[@alansmith7626]

maybe just me, but , for some reason, I found myself watching your right hand, I swear those fingers were wanting to go, to play that! You are precious, I have much to look forward to, Thank You

[@rk41gator]

Rachmaninoff is an excellent comparison for the piano section (showy and dramatic). Rock bands love to do word play (Peter Gabriel loves word play and symbolisms) and many often use metaphors extensively. Definitely listen to more of The Who. They have a wide range with much less 'loud' and 'in your face' pieces but still rock. A thoughtful band which had huge impact.