An overlooked participant in this gem is the conductor, the superlative Michael Kamen. May he rest in the peace that accompanies the thunderous applause his work so richly deserved!
In 1973 when I made the trip from New Jersey to California in my girlfriend's Camaro (with an 8 track player), the first album I listened to every morning as my adventure began anew was "Who's Next". It's playing on my car stereo right now. The Who have seen me through both the good times and the bad times. I can't think of a better group. May God have mercy on Sinead's soul.
So I’m a lifelong WHO fan and I’ve loved the Chieftains since I discovered them in the late 80’s. So how am I just now discovering this? Truly amazing. What joy! And the amazing Sinead O’Connor! RIP you beautiful light! My life is better now knowing this happened.
Great to see Michael Kamen conducting things, I was his postman and I’d see him most mornings walking his dog and he’d always stop for a chat , honestly one of the nicest guys you’d ever meet…RIP
At 75 I loved the creativity of the Who, their showmanship their musical prowness Now this Daltry, O'Connor rendition along with the Chieftains which I never knew. Great. Just great.
I love how the musicians in the orchestra are physically getting into their playing. Of course the Chieftains always put their hearts into their performances and Roger, well it goes without saying he always gives us his all. Sinead looked like she was having fun too I just wish she was louder in the mix. This was a lot of fun.
I can't believe it, I cried! Growing up we had big family gatherings, in the early 1900's my grandmother came to the US from Ireland as a teen, believing the streets were paved in gold. She married, had six children, her husband, my grandfather, died from a tetanus infection, his brother came around to check on her and they eventually married and had another four kids! Except for a cousin or two, they're all gone. As soon as the dancers appeared I spontaneously reacted, surprised the hell out of me.
This footage is taken from a two-night concert held at Carnegie Hall (New York City, USA) in February 1994. It was later released both in audio and video as a live album by Roger Daltrey called A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who.
Simply brilliant. I am Irish, always loved the who, to have the chieftains and sinead playing on one of their songs is beyond a dream. Roger Daltrey and the who, what can trump these guys?
I found it stimulating and moving. Having the chieftains and S.o'conner on the song was brilliant. You do have to open your mind to the alternative aspect of music.
Sinead is probably somewhere singing this song with both John Entwhistle and Keith Moon backing her up on instruments!…Rock on forever Sinead!!!…Karl Schumaker 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
Sadly, the only other person from the Who that she probably hasn’t performed with that is still alive right now is Pete Townshend.Other than that,it’s only been Roger Daltrey in this lifetime!…”Pick up my guitar and play…just like yesterday…and I get on my knees and pray…We Don’t Get Fooled Again!!!”…Karl Schumaker 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
This speaks to my soul. I am an American, but the pulse of the Celts of Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Cornwall resonate within me. This was WONDROUSLY done.
I was so stunning while Sinead came onto the stage with such naive smile while I was watching this full concert film 2 days ago in the deep night. It reminded me a regret of mine, when I was working for a booking agency around 8 years ago related to booking Sinead's tour...it would be one of the regrets of mine. music is music, great to see so many people still love to watch this great moments.
Cheers! love Sinead, as a 70's kid. I remember first time my friend play this album. I grew up on a BMX bike, the freedom it gave me from my bully brothers, and bossy parents. I felt all the trails and places I rode to were my wasteland, I was free to do as I pleased. Props The Who!
I always loved The Who since a so long time and I love to hear them this way ! This is what is the best about music : as far as we love it , it can take any colour and form as you want as far as you love it , you discover it ( like persons ! ) !
It is a beautiful rendition of such a sad song. The Wasteland referred to is Vietnam. This song brings tears to my eyes thinking about the wasted lives on both sides. It was a war that we Americans got duped into fighting without any plans to win. My apologies to all for my comments.
No--actually it was about Woodstock--how Townsend looked out over the masses and thought "a bunch of youth wasted on drink and drugs" listen to the lyrics and it makes sense.
Roger and the late Sinead duet a sign of time in the Rock great era, with their traditional instruments, created a great rock duet to be remembered for love, unity and a better world. God bless Roger for his performance, and Sinead whom departed soon, divine bless upon her.
Millionth viewer. Maybe. Anyway I’m here to enjoy this great rendition of a great piece. All my love and respect to the Irish people and celts in general.from a Moroccan that lived and married into Boston Irish folk. “Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.”
That was CSI:NY Baba O’Reilly CSI:Miami was “Don’t Get Fooled Again” but I’m right there with you in enjoyment!! To round it out CSI Vegas was Who Are You…. Loved that they stuck with The Who all the way ❤️❤️👍👍👍
My breakdown of this video is: Intro, Daltrey & friends, Conductor raising his baton and smiling, Sinead turning towards the orchestra and then dancing, Flautist Paddy Moloney leading the Chieftans forward and into instrumentality, Sinead and Roger dancing, the Orchestra, Vocals overpowering, Instrumentalists in, Irish dancers, Finale, and EVERYONE SMILING. Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!!!!! --Stuart
Bollocks ! Birth Name: Roger Harry Daltrey Place of Birth: Hammersmith, London, England, U.K. Date of Birth: 1 March, 1944 Ethnicity: English, as well as distant French Roger Daltrey is an English singer and actor. He is known as the lead singer of the English rock band The Who. Pete Townshend is also a member of the band. Roger is the son of Grace Irene (Stone) and Harry John Daltrey. He is married to model Heather Taylor. He has three children with Heather, and a son with his former wife, Jacqueline Rickman. Roger’s patrilineal line can be traced back to a James Daltrey (the son of James Daltrey and Lydia Hannah King), who was born, c. 1747, in St. Botolph Bishopsgate, London, England. Roger’s paternal grandfather was Harry D. Daltrey (the son of John Henry Daltrey and Emma Sarah Nadal). Harry was born in Shoreditch, London. John was the son of John Frederick Daltrey and Jane Richards. Emma was the daughter of James Nadal. Roger’s Nadal lines originates with partial French ancestry. Roger’s paternal grandmother was Ada Alice Carpenter (the daughter of Alfred Carpenter and Helen Ellen Nicholls). Ada was born in London. Roger’s maternal grandfather was Alfred William Stone (the son of Frederick Stone and Susan Brunt). Roger’s maternal grandmother was Grace Maud Bryson (the daughter of John MacQueen Bryson and Caroline Downs). Sources: Marriage record of Roger’s parents - familysearch.org Genealogy of Roger Daltrey (focusing on his father’s side) - www.wikitree.com Genealogy of Roger’s patrilineal ancestor, James Elijah Daltrey - www.wikitree.comBirth Name: Roger Harry Daltrey
awesome stuff , sinead seems to pop up everywhere and perform with every band and genre , there is nothing she can't perform , incredible talent and freebird.
Intro] [Verse 1: Roger Daltrey] Out here in the fields, I fight for my meals I get my back into my living I don't need to fight to prove I'm right I don't need to be forgiven, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, ye-ah [Interlude] [Bridge: Pete Townshend] Don't cry, don't raise your eye It's only teenage wasteland [Verse 2: Roger Daltrey] Sally, take my hand, we'll travel south 'cross land Put out the fire and don't look past my shoulder The exodus is here, the happy ones are near Let's get together before we get much older [Chorus: Roger Daltrey] Teenage wasteland, it's only teenage wasteland Teenage wasteland, oh, yeah Teenage wasteland They're all wasted!
I read about this performance on line, so I wanted to see it. Art evolves and takes risks. You should go to Nashville some time. It isn't about silly Southern drama, that's for the tourists. It is about the world's greatest musicians, from all genres, getting together and performing just to see what happens. People go to venues just to be a part of the creative process, even if it is as part of the audience. This is allowing all kinds of artists to perform a piece that they would never get to do otherwise and everyone is having the time of their life. O'Conner was singing back up and the sound wasn't right, not her fault. Good thing the real audience could feel the energy and enjoy it.
I enjoyed that, but it seems to me a lot of people here need to stretch their musical minds and step outside of their tiny boxes. Musical boundaries are meant to be stretched, and Roger seemed to be having fun on his 50th, so if it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me. :)
@Thewholigans: A so much better comment than the “disaster” comment a bit above urs. Shame that so many agreed with that one. And the Irish Dancing only added to the joy of this song.
This is a monster breakthrough piece and honors the Irish at a very deep level. Some very famous people up there on the stage. We won't see its like again. I am very happy I lived long enough to see this amazing performance. And it's only 4 days until St. Patrick's Day. Will be wearing green FOR SURE. --Stuart
