A lot of them should, I can't stand how most focus on guitarists, like sure, film them a bit, but when a bassist plays great stuff, that's where my attention is
Agreed, David! “Quad” is IT!!! (with all due respect to Tommy) And I believe this is the best “Real Me” I’ve ever heard! 😎 The Who were absolutely on-fire, topped-off with Entwistle completely leaving the galaxy at warp-speed! This was insane, even for him! 😁😎❤️
Quadrophenia is a more consistently brilliant album, but Tommy's high points are much higher than Quadrophenia's. The Amazing Journey/Sparks and Pinball Wizard are better than anything on Q, but Tommy also has filler tracks like Tommy's Holiday Camp and There's A Doctor.
@@jamesdaniels487 Gee it’s hard to go past The Real Me, 5:15, Love Reign O’er Me, The Punk and the Godfather when it comes to high points. I like both albums. But Quad will always be the standout. For me anyway.
"Quadrophenia" got me through my youth. Thankfully, I had the opportunity to tell Mr. Townshend long ago and far away. He was kind to a gawky teenage girl. I think it should be required listening in high schools across the globe.
Lets not forget either that the fucker just stood there like a rock. I always admired that vibe he brought to the band; the cool aloof one. Very fluid player and the most thunderous bass player I've ever heard live. Hated to see him go.
I was at this gig. It was the first time I saw them but I knew it was a special one. I saw them again in Feb 2002 at Watford Colosseum not long before John died. That was the most deafening gig I’ve ever seen. It was SUCH a good decision they made to put that camera on Johns bass during 5:15. Then we could really see how it went down with him.
Nick The Bastard I would bet that they're one of the few that consistently perform at a great level, but I wouldn't doubt that the Stones could pull off a hell of a show in 2012, just might be more of a toss up
The Stones have always been looking up at The Who. I've seen over 300 shows and have seen most everyone i've wanted to. Their Endless wire show, the 2012ish Quad, and then this last tour - 2016 - were as good as any shows I've ever seen. They were tight, spot on, and brought energy that those half their age can't muster. I'm looking forward to yet one more tour. After all. I did see them on their Farewell Tour - in 1982!!!
Months ago, both my kids came up to me with their Spotify playlist on their mobiles and asked, if I knew this awesome band with the crazy drummer. The boring old fart I am I had never mentioned The Who to them before. Nevertheless, all by themselves they came across the greatest band on this planet and were instantly won over.
The reason Sir "Ox" Entwistle dosen't Beyonce it up, is due to a phenomenon called "SBGF" or Spontaneous Bass Guitar Fire. Sir Entwistle fingers were so quick and talented his bass guitar could and often did spontaneously combust. Hence during prolonged concert performances he had to wear a fire retardant suit under his concert clothes.
Rabbit was a great fit for the band, ever since he stopped performing with The Who they have not sounded nearly as good, on the keyboard end of things at least. Unfortunately I've heard there's issues between Roger and Rabbit.
John Entwistle and Geezer Butler added so much to the dynamic and dimension to these 4 piece bands. The live performance by the Who is what separated the boys from the men.
Love Daltrey's high-raspy screaming-rock notes... ♫ Can you see the real me, doctor? DOCTOOORRRR!!!! Can you see the real me, mother? MOTHEEEERRRRR!!! Can you see the real me, preacher? PREACHEEEERRRR!!!...♫♫♫
This is a quote by Daltrey from an online guitar mag site, and it says it all: "Zak is Keith Moon-trained; Keith bought Zak his first drum kit and Zak was taught by Keith. So, you know, it's totally organic, so it's almost like Keith is still there. Some nights it's eerie. Zak's now been in the band long enough, we can now throw things at him like we used to with Keith and he comes back with something like Keith would have come back with. Which is kinda even getting more scary."
Daltry is high on drugs. Zak doesn't play anything like Moon. Remember Daltry is the one who didn't like Simon Phillips. And Simon Phillips is a much better drummer than Zak.
Just played this, after listening to the Pearl Jam version. And althought that's pretty good, this is so much better. The Who always seem to be pissed off about something, and manage to put that anger and energy in their songs..
Definitely. What about the W.A.S.P. version? I spent years not hearing the original Who one, thought it was a WASP song. Usually hate covers, but this is the exception to the rule. You cannot beat The Who doing this, but the WASP version also has a fantastic energy about it, as well as Blackie Lawless's unique singing voice.
It takes many, many repetitions of this video/audio to begin to grasp the complexity and magnitude of John Entwistle's playing on this piece. He carries the rhythm, the bass, the fills, and the lead. Pete's addition of some nice treble at the end is nice too.
The Ox. He stands there like a rock. With all that mayhem and craziness going on around him. And he belts out the bassline of a God. Unfuckingbeleivably awesome.
In my humble opinion this is the finest bass players song in all of rock, played by the best player ever John Entwistle. I have been playing this song for 30 years and have seen them play it live 5x and it never gets old.
Just to add another voice in favour of John: Entwhistle quite frankly was the greatest bass player in rock of all time. Never mind Lem, John Paul, that Manowar guy, Steve Harris and many many other greats. J.E. was the one! In combination with the late Keith Moon it was one hell of a rhythm section. As it says on John's amp: MATCHLESS!
I would never disrespect John Alec Entwistle by referring to him as a "bass player." He was a multi-instrumentalist, but he lit the music world on fire as a BASSIST.
Daltry took care of his voice. To have the range he does at his age is quite remarkable. Pete is his wonderful self. The other guys did a good job. Absolutely f'n fantastic.
I listen to this song over and over trying to pick everything in it. So complicated is the bass. I think it's a moment when Pete acknowledges the superiority of John's musicianship.
This song is together with the live performance of 'Who Are You' at the Concert for New York and 'Young Man Blues' from Live at Leeds the best live performance of The Who... a truely incredible band, will never be equalled.
They have always been my favorite band, Pete is the reason I started playing the guitar in 1976 and I still play, not like Pete but his spirit is in me and I will always love The Who!
When I die, I don't wanna go to heaven...I wanna go to bass heaven where John is...where he reigns forever....If your thinking of learning bass, watch this and you'll know what you should aspire to....You'll never match him, but he will forever be your idol.
The late great John Entwistle possible the greatest bass player ever he was a superb musician and so sadly missed by all true WHO fans likewise the unique Keith Moon how we miss them both I hope they are jamming up there with all the greats and THANKS JOHN @ KEITH WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU BOTH TAKE CARE MY FRIENDS.
An incredible high point of their timeless gift to music. Tragedy this most of this generation will not get to witness such raw power on display, though not sure they could handle it. Moonie missed for sure, but Zach can pound it out like no other.
John's hands were like a spider building a web.. absolutely amazing..He alone is why I love The Who so much..I lost some of my hearing from Quadrophenia.. and I would do it again
Music is art - and art has no right or wrong, no good or bad. It's art. But John Entwistle is simply without equal, a colossus of a bass player, the greatest in rock. By a fucking mile. FACT.
Like his father, Zack's drumming blends seamlessly into the piece. I have listen to this a thousand times and every time I hear another layer. Will be analyzed for many years to come.
You want a bass solo? The entire song is a bass solo with the rest of the band playing and singing over it. I'm not even kidding. When the original song was recorded, John was just fucking around and improvising on his bass, and the sound engineers liked it so much they kept the take, and he played it differently every time they did the song live. So the whole thing is just one big bass solo, which makes it even more epic.
The Who was the first Super Group - all 4 were best at what they did. I had the great fortune to see John Entwistle in concert one time. I was not disappointed. This is my favourite Who song of all time. VOL MAX every time it comes on Sat radio - sadly not often enough. Thanks for publishing this version RemoDrumfreek102. Much appreciated. :-)
When I saw them I was pleased to see that there were big screens all over the place and a special camara dedicated solely to Entwistles hands. Every song they would cut to a close up of his hands and everytime I would gaze in amazement, thinking "I'm glad nobody ever told him you're not supposed to play a bass like that."
One of the best live performances of this out there. Whole band on fire. Zak doing a pretty damn good "Keith Moon" here on the drums. Even looks a little like young Keith from a distance. Entwistle obviously on fire...but Daltrey and Towsend are right there in brilliance with him. Nobody attacks a rock guitar better than Pete.
Can’t imagine anything better than this. The thing is : when you think they reached the top of the performance they bring everything on a brand new next level. This is what you should find on Google if you search ‘Playing the shit out of your instrument’
Oh, my! Hadn't seen this version before now. Audio quality isn't the best, but know what? IT DOESN'T EVEN MATTER when the Who are on top of their game. The best there ever was, or ever will be. Just awesome.
After 40 years of hearing/seeing Entwistle you'd think I wouldn't marvel at his talent every time I find new film of his work - but I do. Every single time.
P Jay I regret not seeing these guys before John passed. They are doing their 50 Yr. tour this year and Pete says it's gonna be their swan song so will be my last chance on Sept. 23rd in Oakland....
Thundergod129 They were just on over the weekend at the legendary Glastonbury Festival here in the UK on Sunday in front of over 140, 000 and even after 50yrs and without Moon or The Ox they rocked it :) I seen em back in 1982 in Birmingham and they were,, and still are to this very day the loudest fucking band I have ever heard !
P Jay I will definitely go see them if I can afford the price of a ticket. I just saw Robin Trower last week and it was EPIC. He played at a really small venue so it was intimate and the acoustics were excellent. Played almost all of Bridge Of Sighs with a few newer tunes mixed in. It was my 16 yr. old's first Rock concert so it was extra special. Thanks for sharing and ROCK ON MATE !!!!
