The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again (Shepperton Studios / 1978) 

LOL

Thank you

RIP John - you left too soon.

The dudes hands were hyperactive!

Entwistle was a bass god

I AM SURE THEWHO COULD DO BOTH

Read an article where Paul said they wrote ‘helter skelter’ as a retort to the Who’s blistering music. 1-1 draw I reckon.

@@donjohns4878 Yes there was an element of parody on the White Album. "Back in the USSR" was Beach Boys, at least the harmonies.

The Who blew The Beatles and The Stones in live performances at any day.

I'd say they blow them off the stage and write vastly superior music, but that's just my opinion.

Nothing beats this performance in music.

this song still rings true today

Your high out of your mind lmaooo. Go to an insane clown posse concert. Tell me that isn't wild. This shits a joke lmaooo

As the OX just stands by equipment, that is what I do , holding down the Low End My friends Dad said I needed to move around , I just stood like the OX

The Who is my 80 year old father's absolute favorite band, so I've been listening to them for 50 years. Whenever I'm with him and The Who is on the radio or playing anywhere. He says " do you know who this is?". Then I say "who?". He thinks it's hilarious every single time. Dad jokes. It's so Abbott and Costello.

Addiction sucks, takes so many good people to an early grave.

An iconic drummer, no doubt about it! #RIPKeith

Great Drummer like John Bonham of LedZep!!

He didn't even look he's suffering from anything, especially addictions or substance abuse. 😒

While at it, are Pete's trousers torn between the legs?

Marko Marjanović not sure, but his jacket is definitely torn in the right armpit for obvious reasons

The backstep, LOL 😂 😂 😂

The greatest 20 seconds in Rock history!

Fatih Güler great now I have tears in my eyes

He looks like he's ready to hurl at any moment

literally true that :-)

The only one who hasn't got ADHD

Seeing as how he died, I wouldn't bet on that.

No, he was just on downers... which unfortunately is what lead to his untimely death at such a later age...

amen

Who is playing the keyboards?

AlexZander It’s actually a pre-recorded synthesizer section programmed by Pete Townshend himself.

I would love to get the sheet music or notations for the synth part

YES 4 guys all playing lead.....😎🎶🎵🎶🎵

Yes! I was thinking the same thing. It looks modern.

This was filmed with a multi-camera pro setup for the movie "The Kids Are Alright". If you haven't seen the movie, check it out. You'll be amazed.

@@notanotheraccount Been wondering how they did it. It's like they traveled through time to play a concert filmed in HD! Thanks!

It's film, not video.

Have seen/listened to this vid many many times (who here hasn't?) and it's always amazed me how good the image quality is, but only this evening after you've mentioned it have I noticed that it's actually been uploaded in 4K and i'm astonished my bandwidth has been able to cope with for all this time!

Amazing

What the rest of the Who does with their entire bodies, The Ox does with only his fingers.

Pete talked in a recent-ish interview about John’s bass being like Bach fugues, sending kaleidoscopic harmonies into the air so all Pete had to do was punctuate rhythmically. It’s the complete opposite of all other bands where the bass plays the root and the guitarist solos. What a genius unrepeatable setup was The Who.

Entwistle, "The Ox" was the musical director of the band.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Scream makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck . didnt used to until you said it gave you chills

The best few seconds in rock ever

Best scream in rock ‘n’ roll history 💯%😎

he always looks so 'ho hum' about what he's playing!

John's isolated bass vid for Won't Get Fooled Again on here is sublime.

He is the absolute master! I also like Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead who is also a master, some similarities, but less 'rock'! It was John who got me into the bass......thanks, John!

I'm a bassist of 45 years. His stuff isn't that intricate and or hard to play. It's his phrasing (if you know what that is) his tone, his attack, that for me, set's him above the rest.. His tone was so dynamic. It covered the spectrum. He fingers were very long, he had piano player fingers that were made of flexible steel.. I met him once, shook his hand, showed him my Alembic. His hand wrapped around the neck and my hand - twice. Never be another like him..

Absolutely! John Entwistle, the bassist for The Who, was often referred to as "The Ox" because of his sturdy stage presence and seemingly unshakeable demeanor. But beneath that calm exterior was a whirlwind of creativity and technical prowess. Entwistle revolutionized the role of the bass in rock music. Before him, bass was often relegated to the background, simply providing rhythm and foundation. Entwistle, however, approached the bass as a lead instrument, crafting intricate lines that were both rhythmically complex and melodically rich. A few characteristics that made his style unique include: Lead Bass Approach: He often played solos and intricate fills, complementing Pete Townshend's rhythm guitar. Tone: He had a treble-heavy tone, allowing his bass lines to cut through the mix and be clearly audible. Finger Technique: Instead of the more common fingerstyle or slap techniques, he often used a plectrum (pick), which gave his playing a distinctive sound. Harmonics: Entwistle was known for using harmonics in his bass lines, adding a unique sonic texture. Songs like "The Real Me," "Baba O'Riley," and "My Generation" showcase his innovative bass work. Despite his impressive technical abilities, he never seemed to break a sweat on stage, making everything look utterly effortless. For many bass players and music enthusiasts, John Entwistle remains a significant influence and one of the greatest bassists in rock history.

Hallelujah

Thunder fingers

Billy sheehan

@@heavensdoor844 he's good and all, but john was on of the original and raw lead bassist

John Entwistle is so talented. He’s the reason why I’m learning bass!!!!

Cool story. Hitch-hiking in the 60s and 70s was pretty damn awesome. Once in a lifetime.

It was meant to be!

Could it B Duct Tape ?? LOL'S No Disrespect Keith . RIP

i always wonder why keith needs the headset , when the rest of the lads play with the sync track just fine .

How didn't I notice that until I read your comment?

Sadly, I think that was the very last performance he ever gave

@@paulkelly5463 It was. Also I think I saw in some interview that his timing was all over the place, and hence be needed the headphones for this performance.

They remastered the video

it's called editing...

probably was filmed on a 35mm

@@bananer9300 no, it's called film restoration, it has nothing to do with editing

The beauty of film.

LOL!!!!!

You know their original name was Net Zero?

Johann Wolf there are videos of him hitting people in the front row with it on accident.

He smashed his eye badly once

When I was young I did a windmill on the guitar, took a while for the bleeding to stop.

Did he hit Marge Simpson one time?

Johann Wolf We don't talk about all those times. EVER. Got that?

Seeing The Who way back when (pretty close to the stage) I knew the yell was coming and still almost peed myself a little. lol Loudest concert ever.

You can't rehearse that. The true definition of synchronicity ❣❣❣🎶🎵🎤🎶

👍😆🥳

And the last minute they’d ever play with Moon on drums

Totally 100% agree mate

He is a beast but it's not "shredding". That's a metal term. It's just total control and understanding his instrument completely.

The Ox!

John Entwistle is just up there living his best life.

someones gotta babysit the others

Nope...he's looking over the other three saying "It's going to be a LONG night...somebody has to babysit these three"...LOL

Yep

Still true and relevant 40+ years later. Every working class person knows and feels that line in their bones.

And, unfortunately, all too true.

One of the best song lyrics ever in my opinion and we all know exactly how true it is.

they stuck to em

John is looking on and wondering what these other jokers have been doing in their off time.

i love entwistle so much 😭 the wise sage camel of these wild boys, gotta love it

i recall watching a bunch of live covers by pearl jam and a friend pointed out how much their bass player was sweating. "if you look at john entwisle playing these same parts, he looks like a bored office worker filling in yet another form". damn right, and it's hilarious!

yes,,it's so fast and no stress in him..brillent

Thunderfingers

I was a teen at a WHO concert in '78 and I couldn't see anything. Even though I'm tall, I still couldn't see anything. The crowd was just in too much of a frenzy. I was on the floor and even though I was closer than people up in the seats, I'm sure they saw more than I did. Still, I'm so glad I was there!

@@user-kh6oq9oe6t They didn't tour in 1978. 79?

i was at wembley when these were there 78 . all time fave band and ive seen about 500 in my time

It's really hard to believe this is 45 years ago! The younger kids just don't know what they're missing.

I was 15 in 1976!❤ Crazy, good, wild memories- all of them attached to Rock & Roll❤ Thank You for reminding me... it was a Epic Gift!❤

I think you mean snorted coke

No I think John would say 'I Am Groot'

@@dylanrice8341 you mea pete

@@mikeyaggams1130 dude thinks your talking about pete

@@3Bernie yes I think he took a little more than energy drinks

And yet he was the biggest party animal out them all !! RIP THE OX

John was by far the best musician in this band.

@@tonypowell250 Helps being the greatest bassist ever.

About to say the same thing lol

Townsend was a great rhythm guitarist. Entwistle was the masterful lead bass player.

Truly is a must see performance

Me as well.. I remember watching this on M TV ,and all other WHO videos .. I was in High School during the "Shlitz Rocks America" tour of The Who... ;)

I never get tired of The Who. There’s great bands and then there’s magic.

This is my first time seeing the video and I am Middle AGED. YES, I know the song but the video plus the song is amazing. WOW

Looks like 17 million times 🎉

I always point that out to people. Led Zeppelin is the opposite, both still amazing.

Actually, yes, a few obscure bands from the 70s seem to sound like the who to some people, zerfas, pluto, pretty things, ananta.

Yeha like everytime people ask "who does that band remind you of?" they get their remembrance.

That's because they were such monsters on their instruments and they couldn't be duplicated

Pearl Jam used to get it quite a bit.

All 4 have super power talent!

Nothing ever better!

Well put, friend.

yes, this is the best

And tape machine...

He didnt get the joke

The guitar tech must have been a magician

Kevin Prima lmao facts. Reminds me of Meridian lights when they perform ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8YhlQVFzvg8.html live guitar tech always on deck

Heard Roger D say in an interview that he used to tape to lead to the mic as he didnt want to kill anyone...

@@travisjohn5793 lol

From Oz... 😁

Paul Eames and my cat

A lot of his tone during the Who Are You years had to do with him playing custom Alembics with on-board pre-amps. He later switched to graphite Modulus Buzzards when he had his own band, The John Entwistle band. During this time, and his last days playing with The Who, John was using three Ashdown RPM1 preamps and three PM1000 power amps, feeding 3,000 watts into 2 pairs of Ashdown ASS115 and ASS212 cabinets. So, considering most bassists nowadays use 300w-500w, John certainly earned his nickname Thunderfingers. In the Who's earlier days, he was using 200w when pretty much every other bassist used a mere 50w. The dude was insanely technical and always pushing the boundaries but then again, he did like to drink Irish whiskey out wine glasses.

Yeah. He really knows how to get the listener off, in fact they all do. Because this is one big rock and roll orgasm.

He is giving those strings an exercise 🤘

I see Rog looking quite the cheerleader with curly locks and twirling his mic, sure, but then I see Pete like a new-born giraffe on acid

Too bad they hated each other

why does this comment not have more likes

I was going to write the exact same thing! NOBODY comes close to this band for the energy and aura of greatness that this performance embodies. NOBODY!

ABSOLUTELY AGREE!!!

It's a master class in how rock and roll should be done. The sheer power and stage presence. Nothing comes close to this today ... nothing.

@@erickjason9092 watch Queen at live aid

Your not wrong

You are Actually Absolutely RIGHT❤

news was always fake it's just become too evident to ignore since the internet/social media

No backing tracks, no lip syncing, no computers, no autotune,. Just tube amps cranked to full tilt boogie!

definitely had fake new then brother

This was the very first use of a live laser show onstage, no other bands had it, and I saw this tour, saw that exact effect, and it was as impressive then as you see here. When they used it during "See Me, Feel Me" it was jaw dropping.

Absofuckinlutely

PREACH!!!

@@outerrealm - Hard to argue with that.

and so truth these days!!!!!

Music

Genius

And had fun doing it

I’m the new boss same as the old boss I’m Jim Motorcicle! Marc man. Last name Man. Get buspirine for sniffing. It’s a mixture of opioid and cocaine as a synthetic pharmaceutical. Sniff sniff. And get the 15 mg. Get it from your psychiatrist. Amen. We don’t get fooled again. No no!!!

Magic. Life.

showing this to everyone is my school who thinks pop made in the last 5 years is the best. this is real music

Yup!!!

@@scoliosispoopy God bless your rock'n'roll heart!!!! 😎🎶🎸🎶

rock n roll is the best. its that simple

Moon should be enough .

I know right

Without even clicking on the time stamp I already knew what you were talking about.

I was talking to a friend a while back and said the Stones were the biggest band of the late-sixties and seventies, but the iconic photo of that time was Daltry swinging the mike in the fringed leather jacket looking, as Pete said, like a furry little animal and the rest of the band in their usual positions, and Nirvana was the biggest band of the early and mid-nineties, but the iconic photo of that time is Eddie wrapped around the mike with his eyes bulging-out. Or maybe not, ...

Funny you should say that. I saw this for the first time in a video they played when you first arrive at the hall.

Oh, FUCK YES, brother.

BUT DID YOU MEET THEM ALL?

@@will-ie9on yes ,. I went to concerts with a Vietnam Veteran and the only way he could get into the building is through the stage area....this was before buildings had to be handicapped accessible......so yeah ... Any and all that came to Memphis, TN...I was there ....

@@will-ie9on yes... I did.... I really liked Kieth Moon.... He was very nice to me

They did.

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bbkI1b64DEw.html Leon, so true😎👍🏻👍🏻

Richard Rowe ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bbkI1b64DEw.html 😎👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

That's why.

Pete's coked out of his fucking mind. The other three are just doing what they always did. Best live version of this song I've ever heard/seen.

Probably cause of all the downers 😂 he was crazy talented though

So true. If you ever listen to The Ox's isolated bass tracks from recordings like these - you will certainly hear just how much and how hard he is playing.

Yep, he let the music do the talking. Fun to watch him play.

Thats his concentrating face, all his energy is going into the music!

@@muzzaball Came here to mention the isolated track. All his counter rhythms to Moon's drumming are ridiculous.

You speak the truth! Mary...That little arm-dance strut at 5:46,🤗and then looking up at the Guitar Gods at 6:26; oh he's having way too much fun here!🎸And let's not forget him (Pete) sliding on into home base at 7:48, as The Ox all casual like, steps back like it's just bizzness as usual........... 💫

I sing it everyday...

And so current.

@@laportama Yes we are being fooled again but with a shocking outcome! :)

@@mike-fj4vd yessss

The parting on the left is now a parting on the right

I know. Absolutely legendary performances all around. If only modern sound technology had existed back then. You can barely hear him in the mix. Same for Pete’s guitar at times. Still incredible though.

If you listen through ear/headphones, you can hear the bass track much more clearly.

Brian Johnson’s singing voice was long gone by the time of Riverplate.

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The Who are great but Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band are the greatest band I have ever seen live.

Try Iron Maiden, STILL kicking names and taking ass after 42+ years.

@@surfersilver6610 🤣👍

@Your Dad possibly....lol

Yes they were all leaders!!!

Yep thats about it

Near to the point is that they were all exceptional in their fields. In most other bands, each individual would have stood out because of their brilliance. In The Who they simply blended together. The sum of their parts is greater than their components.

Pete when asked about how they get their sound, we just turn up everything louder than everthing else

Yeah, and I never saw them live. Yt has its value

Absolutely!

Not necessarily

Definitely

This song was actually about the Beatles

100% 🫡 - Don't sell out national sovereignty to the WHO. Ever!!

I would say the same thing about Geddy Lee, and Jason Newsted, and Steve Harris. But then again, that's how great they were. To me, IMHO, they are the three greatest bass players of all time. Whoever you think is best is up to you. I'd pick a Geddy first, then Steve, and then Jason. But, that's only my opinion.

It's not just bass players. Top musicians in general. Watching Richie Blackmore's left hand makes me want to cut my fingers off. How can he move his fingers that fast?

@@michaelmorgan4408 I agree.

As a drummer I feel the same way about Keith. He was a maniac, but damn... could he play!

train insane amount and it is easy for you too, imagine if people used those hours wasted on CS, WOW and runescape to create bands?

Hey if you like The Who you should look up a band called The Doublejumps

The band was built around him and progressed with him, there's no replacement for Keith Moon no matter what their resume is. The Who found that out and later admitted to the reality of it.

Absolutely. Keith Moon's frenetic drumming style was a foundational element of The Who's sound. His approach to the drums was unlike anything seen before in rock music. Here are some characteristics and contributions of Keith Moon's unique style: Chaotic Energy: Moon's drumming was known for its wild, unrestrained energy. He often seemed to be on the edge of losing control, yet always managed to stay in the pocket. No Traditional Beat: Unlike many rock drummers of his era who kept a steady backbeat on the snare, Moon often eschewed this entirely, filling measures with rapid tom-tom rolls, cymbal crashes, and unexpected accents. Lead Drumming: Much like John Entwistle's approach to the bass, Moon played the drums as if they were a lead instrument, always pushing forward and rarely settling into a traditional rhythm section role. Destructive Flair: Off the kit, Moon was famous for his destructive antics, from trashing hotel rooms to exploding drum kits on stage. This same energy translated into his drumming. Influence: Despite (or perhaps because of) his unconventional style, Moon has influenced countless drummers across genres. His refusal to be confined to traditional drumming roles expanded the possibilities of what rock drumming could be. Moon's untimely death in 1978 at the age of 32 was a significant loss to the music world. While his time with us was short, his legacy is enduring. Many consider him not just one of the greatest rock drummers, but one of the most iconic figures in rock history.

Moon was definitely a great part of the ensemble, but Bonham and , Charlie Watts, and Ringo Starr were at least as good, and Ginger Baker towered over them all...

I was lucky enough to meet Keith on this tour RIP KEITH ❤

Nope, they were mostly just time keepers. Moon had too much originality and flair for that. He was a true artist.

Dedon, el flash round !

That’s probably the best analogy about The Who

Who wanted that bass player (Not a question)

Profound. 👍.

matt freeman said this is how he learned to play. he figured this whole performance out by ear over a year

The BEST! ❤

Yeah, I agree, it is fantastic. Moon is magnificent and he had just a couple of months or so to live, not that he knew that, of course.

@@tonybates7870 John Entwistle, what a talent he was.

Yes, it is

@@KennyEvansUK Yes, what a talent Entwistle was. He helped made the Who what they were, which was unique.

It is...easily!!! It's the one video I HAVE to watch at least once a day....usually in the morning. I'm ready to kick the world's fvcking ass after watching this with my coffee!

I'm 71 was my favourite group in the sixties, still love them

I'm close to that. I find it interesting listening to the words again now. It seems we're still getting fooled, the new boss was the same as the old boss! Time for a real change.

I'm pushing 50, feeling more like 90 and acting more like 12............. I think it's so very *Brilliant* that this genuine kind of music is in our past, just think if it had never been, that makes me sad. 😥

Não tá no passado e um clássico

Music atemporal 😂🎉

The best bands usually only improve with time

This song is actually a diss to liberals

Agreed. I wonder if anyone's listening?

And more specifically what ?

@@Retroscoop 2 versions of everything in all songs made. Everyone will choose their perspective whatever...

We shall never see his like again. RIP JE.

Felippe Oliveira so true yet so unknown. I’ve gotten into many a fight over the fact that he’s possibly the best bassist of all time.

@@chrisbarrettFilmstudio exactly i've been told Mcartney and John Paul Jones were better and i always say they were good bassist in great bands

radwaygreen I’ve always considered Paul McCartney to be to underspoken as a bassist to be the greatest. He’s more of a songwriter than anything. Then John Paul Jones lacked the synergy for his bass to be supported

80% of sounds

This and Baba O'Reily were filmed especially for this movie. The reason this performance was so explosive was, and this is mentioned in both the commentary track and the accompanying DVD booklet, Jeff Stein got brave and asked the band to do another take (the previous performance petered out...no pun intended), and that was something The Who rarely ever did. And, if you get the DVD, watch when Pete rams his guitar into the stage: you can see the effing neck bend!

@@georgeprice7922 Love it

This is no standard concert though, specifically staged at a film studio to film it.

Cool historical tidbit!

Vibrolux great stuff, my favourite band and favourite film👾👾

That's pretty cool. I even have Giger's Alien book and there's no mention of that. Excellent fun fact.

These were excellent effects imo, really cool looking and so futuristic at the time. What I loved about these is that The Who always pushed for something different, breaking new grounds.

I thought I knew everything about The Who. I was wrong. Thanks for sharing.

He isn't playing any chords.

@@Silenceeify at the end or is it just intervals.

That pretty much describes The Who in one sentence.

U saw Townsend in very good spirits. When he is pissy, if ur close enough u see this = don't get that performance. Yes 1 of the best live performances of that song.

@@devintariel3769 Yes, he is actually playing some chords in the end. I only noticed it now.

You wait for it...wait for it...YEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!🤘

Yup. Long live Keith and John!

You know they actually had to play this again to get that right? They played this twice.

@@BubbaZen10 Forever

@@christopheryasus3666 amen

Sure!!!!!!

The Ox in the eye of the hurricane...

10% power usage aha

All of his power is in his hands

That’s most bass players lol

inside outside upside downside ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bbkI1b64DEw.html 😎👍🏻👍🏻

Is that gaffer's tape or duct tape ??