That was a proper song and a great reaction (yes I do remain watching for your lyrics review). I've seen The Who quite a few times, memorably at 2005 Live 8 at Hyde Park and one of bassist John Entwistle's last ever concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. They still tour with remaining members Daltrey and Townsend. This is my favourite Who track but they have so many classics.
I have been fortunate enough to see The Who live a number of times. The energy they display in this video stays constant throughout their entire concert(s). They are amazing. True professionals.
From what I understand from a biography of Pete Townshend (guitarist and producer of most of The Who's songs), Won't Get Fooled Again was an anthem against phony revolutions. It was a way of warning protesters to be careful what they wish for. I grew up with The Who's music (1970s). They have been my favorite band since I was in high school.
It's even more cynical than that. He's saying that after all revolutions, initial good intentions and promises change as the revolutionaries become the leaders.
Keith Moon the drummer was the inspiration for Animal the drummer for the muppets! They taped Keith’s headphones on his head here to keep them on! Cheers.
I love to watch you doing music reactions. The pure joy you show in your face, reminds me how this music affected me when I first heard it. Thanks to you and T. Keep learning and growing.
I saw them Live in 1972. They played (no opening act) 3 hours - So Loud and Good, and I'm in my 7,0s, and my ears are still ringing. Great show. Loved your commentary. Thanks for showing this video.
I saw the original band back in the day as well, some of the most pure and loud audio waves overwhelming us during 'Sparks'. They were the power and glory of Rock in their prime.
I saw this same concert in Denver in 1978. They had the green laser light show, including a huge mirror ball. We were close enough to the stage that Roger Daltry's microphone flew over our heads. My kids and grandkids dont have a clue!
The Who was filming this concert at Shepperton Studios near London for a movie they were making called "The Kids Are Alright". In studio next to where The Who was performing, the film "Alien" was being recorded. The cast and crew of "Alien" took a break to go and watch The Who gig. They liked the laser show at the end of Won't Get Fooled Enough so much, they borrowed the laser equipment from The Who and used it in the movie. So next time you watch "Alien", be sure to keep an eye out for The Who's lasers. On a different note, a young and unknown Chrissie Hynde was in the audience that day. A year or so later she formed the band the Pretenders.
This sadly, was the last concert Keith Moon (drummer) performed with the band.. he passed away shortly afterward.. Moon the Loon was a legend.. great drummer and performer
a friend of mine in the UK was telling me once about the time she met Pete Townsend when she was out to the shops with her oldest son in his stroller. She talked like he was a really good guy
Love you doing the lyrics and understanding the message in the WHO songs. I have loved them since they were formed back in the 60s and they were and are trail blazes in music. Kindest regards from England and keep up the great reactions.
some of the best lyrics in rock history: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Wow, just hits the cynicism in all of us who hope for better things but wind up being disappointed
They are still making original music to this day. I saw them live (great seats) in last year. Pete, at 80, and Roger at 79, still have it. The absolute best concert I have ever attended. They sound better live!! Amazing band. One of the ICONS!
YOU MADE MY DADY DISCUSSING THE LYRICS...PLEASE REMEMBER MY LOVE..IT COMES DOWN TO...POWER..WHOM HAS IT..WHOM WANTS IT..HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF AT THE EXPENSE OF INNOCENT LIVES.....YOU GOT IT
Pete Townsend really knows how to write a song. P.S. Make sure you vote in every election, not just the federal elections! That includes state, county, local, school boards, and ballot initiatives. Volunteer to work on elections as a poll watcher/monitor. We have the capability to fund lots of things, including supporting Ukraine and other issues if we allocate the funds based on the priorities.
This reaction illustrates why the studio version should be reacted to, not the live version. It all comes down to the drums kicking in just before the end, during the keyboard solo. In the live version, Keith Moon just goes for it, instead of pausing, then starting, then pausing again, then starting. This is one of the greatest dramatic moments in all of rock and roll, and Keith blew it. Having said that, I ADORE Keith, and I forgive him.
i'm glad you like The Who.Thanks for the reaction.There is another band named The Hu pronounced Who that you might like to react too. Wolf Totem is the title, look for an outdoor setting with subtitles. You'll be pickled tink!
Glad u finally saw this one, Tasha ( And caught the Lyrics..Still relevant today).. The Who were just as wild offstage as on- Hotel-Room destroying after -concert parties. Drummer Keith once crashed thru Mick Jagger's hotel window while he was entertaining a lady. Another time he took an elephant tranq on a dare. ( 3-day coma). Even thier TV talk show interviews were rowdy! But they loved thier fans, and like this almost every show. (Crazy how Daltrey never hit anyone with that mike) Even in the middle of all that craziness, they still put out some of the most creative rock of the era.
Joe Walsh once said something to the effect that the best thing about being a rock star was that Keith Moon liked him and the worst thing about being a rock star was that Keith Moon liked him.
What I like about "meet the new boss / same as the old boss" in the context of the studio version of the song is that it comes after the instrumental break, which is pretty calm until Keith's drumming comes in in three separate "bits", so to speak. Because it's a studio version and not live, it's a lot cleaner in terms of sound, and it paints the picture more clearly of the gunshots of an armed revolt and the beginning of a revolution, and then the "yeah" scream with the guitar, sort of like a rebellion/victory cry, but then "meet the new boss / same as the old boss" as in, yeah, we did the revolution, we succeeded, but in the end everything's still the same. It sort of reinforces the song's meaning in a way that is really brilliant for me
Love your reactions! T you should check out I’d Love to Change the World by Ten Years After. Recorded around the same time as this song with a similar message. Great song
If you want to watch one of their most energetic (& destructive) performances, try My generation live Monterey 1967. You won't be disappointed--very short, but effective. Have a nice day.
8:13 "That is insane". Close - that is Keith Moon. If ever any rock track deserved the adjective "epic", this is it. And how could anyone NOT be interested in the lyrics?
Ooh I have a fact! This was filmed at - Elstreee? - and the lasers were still in place from the filming of "Alien" (where John Hurt gets grabbed) and the band requested the lasers could be left and used for their video (used on The Kids Are Alright)
you have it the correct way around - yes, you are right to not interrupt the song and deal with hte lyrics separately. often songs of the seventies are more about nusic than they are about lyrics and sometimes it is reversed. i stayed with your video to the end. thanks for a great reaction. all my thumbs up.
You're a bright woman for such a young age. I am 68 and it took me 40 years to "get it." Circumstances change, human-nature, not so much. Listen to Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Things Goin On." Keep up your analysis of these works.
You're a classy lady and have some excellent taste if you enjoyed this as much as it looked like. The Who will live forever, what an amazing band and individual musicians of great heights of their art.
You would have fit right in,end of the 60’s and right through the 70’s. I lived it and despite all the political shit at the time,the music and the feeling free vibe made it a party decade with parties at least every week. The socialising back then was huge and if you weren’t at a party,you at a concert,or a dancehall or club. Staying in just wasn’t an option. Damn,I miss those days.
LONG LIVE ROCK, THE REAL ME, SQUEEZE BOX, and LET MY LOVE OPEN THE DOOR are more of the best songs by Pete Townshend and his mates you need to hear. Love the channel, Tasha. Keep going
The Who was the 1st rock concert I ever went to way back in 1981. I hope you don't take away the wrong message from this song, it's to think all politicians are the same and the government is to blame but you have to look closer. There are 2 parties, which one is taking away the right of women to choose, to right to vote, banning books, wanting to ban immigrants, making guns more available, wanting to take away Medicare & Social Security and blocking every bill that would help the American people? It's the party on the right. What has the House of Representatives done since they won a slim majority? Nothing, they haven't even passed a budget that should have been done in September. They're too busy trying to score political points and curry favor of the former Resident. Voting matters more than ever, just vote for the party that will help you, not the one trying to take away your rights.
I always thought this song was about a hypothetical left-wing revolution, happening in the near future. But it all goes wrong and morphs into a repressive right-wing regime, even worse than the previous one. The singer is trying to keep an optimistic smile on his face even as a new reign of terror takes over ("they decide and the shotgun sings the song"). The lyrics are terrifying.
The pendulum swings in government. It's what the people will tolerate when they push them. It's crazy today, I was around during the inflation of the 70s/80s, nothing like it is today though. Someone was trying to do something back then, now they are just digging in deeper.
I REALLY like the breakdown you did after the song. Things are so messed up. Just like you said. This song came out decades ago. It was true back then, and it’s still true now. But even worse now. Our government is controlled by corporations. The “We the People” no longer applies. We the people are irrelevant. 😢 It’s devastating.
