Look at this. No bogus fans surrounding the stage, an adoring stadium singing along with songs they've actually heard of, and living legends who've earned their right to play on one of the worlds largest stages.
"Bogus Fans"..! The Who Played Super bowl... For One...Back In The 'Early Years... 60's 70's They Did A Lot 'Spade Work'.! Playing & Touring Around The States...Earned Them A Massive American Following.. The Original Line Up also Fell in love with the States... Being Offered A 'FAT' Amount Of Cash.... Anyway Back To The Point... 'BOGUS FANS' They Were Playing A Set @ Halve Time... The Crowd payed to watch the game..! They were not choosing to Splash out all that cash, Because they were ALL FANS of The Whô..! A Large Number would Not have been.. Maybe After the Set... The Fan Base Grew... & To Finnish Off..! I Have To Agree...No Bogus Fans..
Daltry... 1 month from major surgery, mind you. Incredible! I've seen them 4 times and as long as they make it back to my neck of the woods, I'll pay to see them again.
such a shame they were bashed so badly that since then, super bowl only hires pop acts because the who is great but they are not an stadium spectactle.
Bin Dardundat Well it's understandable when you have been playing since the 70s. Also do people forget about the rock bands from the 90s and 2000s that could also make a good halftime show?
@@n4s250 okay, so how exactly does pussy pop shit and gangsta rap fit a sport where people run into each other like trucks better than rock music? You know, _the_ testosterone genre?
Can't believe they went from The Who to Black Eyed Peas the year after. This is the best halftime show ever. Crowd singing and The Who performing live with no backup band or miming.
2001-2009 had some great halftime shows man. U2, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Prince, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, The Who. Man that was a great era.
One of many reasons I'm proud of being British. We produced some of the greatest bands and music in the world. Huge respect and admiration to THE WHO, their music has such huge impact to many generations.
absolutely no doubt about that I dont know why but even your audiences are better. would an american crowd clap and sing radio gaga like y'all did at live aid? I was in awe.
@@coldbeer5552 I think The Who is absolutely incredible and better than most musicians today, but sadly I'm pretty sure those are recorded crowd noises. Weird too considering I was blown away by this performance, they didn't need those sounds at all.
+Nick Barrie Exactly!!!! I am 22 years old, but as I watch older Super Bowl videos, I realize artists today use the Super Bowl to promote their own unknown, plastic hits, instead of giving real entertainment to a worldwide crowd. And musical talent today is inexistent, that's the second problem, that the Super Bowl organizers try to hire popular artists, but today's popular artists are trash.
@@meezerpocalypse6651 No, not true. Pete and Roger had their differences but no, they were good. Roger was their leader early on, lead guitar and more mature than the rest. That created tension when Pete controlled everything. Kieth and John were buds.
Well, Keith Moon was the guy who taught Zak Starkey how to play drums (Ringo didn't wanted Zak to become one!), so he makes the best replacement for Keith.
I know that. I'm just saying the part where they actually say 'Teenage Wasteland' is pretty awesome. I see that my comment is confusing. Sorry for that.
The Who fucking NAILED this halftime show. Easily of the greatest ones. Proof that Rock N Roll is still alive and well. Also, all of the crew that worked on the light platform and the lasers did an absolutely top job.
This wasn't a good halftime show..... It was extremely vanilla and plain. It was two old dude's past their prime and studio musicians on stage. Prince >>>>>>>>>>> The Who, and every halftime show ranking list agrees with me (virtually all of them have Prince as the best show ever).
You know what I think? Bruno Mars was alright Beyonce was okay I barely remember Madonna Coldplay, Beyonce, and Bruno Mars together were pretty good Black Eyed Peas were absolutely horrible But this? This is gold. By far the best halftime show I've ever seen. That version of Baba O'Riley is pure magic!
phil licitra Top 3 : Prince, who went on to play live despite a storm that was tropical storm meets Purple Rain, Tom Petty & Heartbreakers, and The Who. Everything else is as fake as the NFL itself. Lot of Who cares???
This was when I was in middle school. Everyone in my class complained because Roger doesn't sound nearly as good. But then they go out and buy all the garbage made with computers and auto-tune. I saw The Who for the first time last year in may at Mohegan Sun and then again in March at TD Garden in Boston. I wept when I got tickets to see them both times and they are still great. This, U2, and Prince were the best halftime shows.
Couldn't agree more. I saw them for the first time about 10 years ago and it's still to this date the best concert I've ever been to. Nothing ever compares to The Who, and I've been to everything from Bruce Springsteen to Madonna, Elton John and, hell, even One Direction since then.
Setlist; Pinball Wizard - 0:00 Baba O'Riley - 01:10 (Sick Harmonica Solo) - 04:18 Who Are You - 04:45 See Me, Feel Me - 07:18 Won't Get Fooled Again - 07:50
Amazing show. Glad to see Roger and Pete still have it. I was disappointed, however, that they didn't destroy the stage. At their age, you'd think they would have someone come in and destroy it for them.
I don’t know how to explain the feeling other than how this feels so real compared to any halftime show that came after it. You could tell that they were actually singing and playing their instruments. Imperfection is what makes live shows great. The crowd actually knew the lyrics and sang along like they would at concert. Now they use all of these staged shots of “fans” singing all of the lyrics in the crowd to songs that I’ve literally never heard before in my life. I’m gonna say that this was the last iconic Super Bowl Halftime show.
After hearing baba orielly 5000 times, i still tear up sometimes... Is true "artisim" gone? will we get stuck with gaga bieber garbage? no more nirvana, ac/dc, beetles, and even rush or pearl jam... When you lie on the boat, motors are off and truly listen to lyrics that will crush you like the ocean. Few years back, we were watching the super bowl, and they put Paul mccartney after katy perry or some other pop singer, and a girl in the front row went, "i bet she (perry) will make this old guy (paul) famous. seriously??? This is not even funny, she was 24!!! not like 14. just sad. now days people eat any crap you feed them.
@@AndyParry82 Hmmm...CS is only a very small component in this. The Who had already - long ago - estanlished their popularity in the USA. CS was a good show, but I don't think the impact(turning people into Who fans)had much to do with the show.
I remember seeing this at 5 year's old, it was like my first super bowl and my first time seeing or hearing The Who, I didn't care who was going to win all I cared about was that guy who could strum a guitar like a mad man ✌
That even makes me feel old. I was 17 when this happened and I'll never forget this halftime show. I was introduced to The Who by my mother when I was only 6 and that was in 1999. This had me stoked seeing it live and inspired a band I was apart of in middle school to start playing again. I've been a percussionist since the age of 14 and as of this year had to stop playing due to early onset of parkinson's disease which is very rare for my age group . I'm going to be 29 this year but love for music lives on through videos like this and the who has a really special place in my heart.
Truly, the greatest Super Bowl halftime show of all time ! They gave a free concert for the US Navy at the Naval facility in Jacksonville Florida in 1983, and I have been a devoted follower ever since.
BETTER to be sloppy and really live (vocals and guitar) than to have to fake it and be "perfect". Rough is rock and roll. It was stunning in person, LOUD and huge... the stage took up the whole midfield, no room for a crowd.
Britain produced the 5 greatest bands ever - Zeppelin, the beattles, the who, Pink Floyd, and the Stones Those are the 5 bands who represent rock divinity
Gary a I respect your opinion, but I disagree. I would have at least put Queen amongst the top 5, but the question is who will have to be removed? I believe a top 5 is too small. Anyway, good day to you, sir. :)
TBrocks13 Yes Queen is there, without question. Genesis, however, is not quite up to the same level as these first 6 mentioned, IMO. But you're also right, who of these 5 would be bumped down to #6 to make room for Queen? I don't know....
Drumciclist Rudimental yes! Thank you! It’s what is mainstream that is concerning. The Who and all those legends of a bygone era were mainstream. You didn’t have to gondola for obscure indies to find quality.
Oh my god, I'm having an eargasm right now!!! After watching McCartney, Stevie Wonder, the Stones and now The Who in these older Super Bowl videos....I just realized I was born in the fucking wrong era with the wrong artists, and that I need to see Guns n' Roses and AC/DC together at the next Super Bowl soooo bad.....
I had never seen this before because the halftime shows usually sucked. This is truly a perfect example of what true rock is all about. Raw power, imperfection that makes it perfect. I love these guys and Who’s Next will always be the greatest rock album of all time.
Great post. I agree with you. When I watched them play that day I was convinced that it was the greatest Superbowl performance ever to me. Pure rock n roll !
God bless the Who. This video shows exactly what greatness truly is. I miss Ox and the Loon, but Pete and Roger are still kicking ass to this very day, showing us what the original punk/mod band can still do better than anyone.
that is a class jacket Daltrey is wearing , and Starkeys shirt is the nuts. Sound excellent here, not bad for a little rock n roll band from West London.
The freaking best halftime show ever. I love them so much and their music. Hands no contest stage lighting sparks so awesome. Roger has a good voice Pete is a great guitarist. Zak is a very talented drummer
I first saw The Who at a venue called Freedom Palace in Kansas City. It was my first concert ever. I was 9 y.o. and was blown away by all, in particular. ..Mr. Keith Moon. I saw Led Zepplin in 1978. The Who is second to none. I will always see The Who as long as they tour.
i'm a guitar player, but i always ended up watching the drummer in concerts. there's something great and humble about them. and manly. zak's someone to behold. salute, bro.
they still got it all these years later, and loved the stage and lights, I know some kids want to see the people from today, and I can understand that, but lets see if those kids bands are still around and rockin 50 years after there prime, in 50 years people will say, who is Kate Perry, Beyonce who, who is Bruno Mars, but in 50 years they won't say who is the Who, because they will still be relevant even then, but every generation has there idols, but how many of them will be relevant 50 years from now, so i'm glad that my generation got to enjoy real rock bands like the Beatles, Stones, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, and I could go on and on, so many great bands, and now there seems to be so few that are worth mentioning, I hope that rock bands make a come back, but even if they do, it won't be like the bands of the 60's and 70's, it's not just the music, it's the Vibe that was captured in the recordings
The WHO F'n Rocks !! wow what an amazing halftime show,this is the real deal,not does pop music halftime show,super bowl needs rock Gods to make a solid super bowl night ,for me this is one of my top 3 super bowl halftime ever !! cant forget the Stones and Bruce Springsteen
CBS crime dramas CSI: Crime Scene Imcestigators, CSI:Miami and CSI:New York all have a The Who song for their theme song. In 2010 CBS broadcast the Super Bowl.
If you find that sexual it’s not learn others people culture and their dance before you say anything and for a fact JLO only show her ass once. The Who’s are musically talented but JLO and Shakira dance and sing. Also Shakira is a world wide icon. Made 2 World Cup songs, performed at them. Don’t degrade them because they have so much talent
@@rodniylenz4796: YES, I do, and besides you had 8 year old kids watching the Superbowl. JLO and Shakira's performance was too provocative for the Superbowl.
It's called a roundel most WW1 and WW2 Air Forces used them as a marking on their airplanes to identify their country. Some are still used to this day.
It's because The Who's band logo has an RAF roundel. www.brandsoftheworld.com/sites/default/files/styles/logo-thumbnail/public/0018/3924/brand.gif?itok=pf8U-PeZ
Best bloody Super Bowl act of them all. An aging band sounding like it was 1970 again. No overdubs, No reverb. No tricks. Just The Who, and that is more than enough!
It takes us old guys to teach the young kids what real music is.. one of the best bands in the world giving one of the best super bowl performances ever.. I saw the who in 2007 .. harbor Yard Bridgeport Connecticut unbelievable concert.. my girlfriend was always into the stones not into the who.. but after this concert she loved the who! .. still one of the best bands in the world
One of the greatest Super Bowl Halftime shows ever. Just listen to how involved the crowd is. The NFL needs to stop fucking around with these modern pop artists and have legends like these guys play while we still have them around.
tony datiger As much as I would love to see the guys from Floyd do any kind of show together, even if it's just for one song, I bet you that they'll all give music up altogether before playing the super bowl. tbh this unique attitude of theirs is part of the reason I love 'em so much
tony datiger Well, we certainly want to trade popular stars for groups with small cult followings. That'll pull in the ratings ... like the Who walking through their 30-year-old hits with electronic voice assistance.
As difficult as it is to truly argue greatness, The WHO is without a doubt worthy of contention for the title "the Greatest Band to ever walk the stage"!!!
I'm a black guy. I knew who The Who was when this Super Bowl went on, because of ny classmates. Our hometown Saints were also playing in this game. Anyway, I just listened to this on my ride home and this was literally one of THE best Super Bowl Halftime shows ever. It's even more impressive with how they did singing and playing at their ages. I should have realized how great this when I watched this game. I wish more of us were into classic rock.
Yeah, I'd have to say the best half time show ever. With Prince a close second, sure, but..... In a situation like this, you cannot top these guys. They've got the power like no one else, even now....which is amazing. The Who were born to play to massive crowds. They understand what it is better than any band ever. One of a kind. These are the guys who wrote the book.
This is my first time actually watching this halftime show and I'm legit entertained. I didn't even know much about their music as well. About to start searching more into them.
