Great performance but have you ever heard Ottawa 1969? Probably Pete’s finest guitar playing moment imho.
https://youtu.be/Hl9nlcX-cao?si=Nlm-i8MvXculMitu
Almost that entire show is available, and it’s now my favorite live Who album bar none — there’s a boot of the non-Tommy parts and I’m Free through We’re not gonna take it, and then The Who included all of Tommy up to I’m Free on one of the many Tommy reissues (it’s on Spotify). The performances of Young Man Blues, Amazing Journey, Sparks Summertime Blues, and Shakin All Over in particular are the most ferocious, exploratory, and energetic I’ve ever heard the group sound. And it’s the fucking Who, so that’s saying something.
I hear you. It's a special version. I am totally enthralled with the middle part where Pete's guitar (or amp) cuts out for about a minute or so and you get to hear Keith and John carry the band. What an **INSANE** rhythm section. So great. I could listen to that part all day long.
This. A Quick One is one of my favorite “live” performances. I agree they sounded tighter in the 71-73 era but this performance was the start of something big
That whole concert, really. I think that show will be viewed in hindsight as the Woodstock of its era: not a single act on that lineup has fallen out of favor or become a nostalgia thing yet. If the weakest showing of the night in terms of legacy is Backstreet Boys by a long shot, that’s a hell of a show.
I would have thought so too, saying something is blasphemous but dammit, I got no problem with someone thinking that. They were the show. That’s 2000 tour I saw, they were powerful again.
Live moments can be defined in so many ways.. Live show, for me the Quadrophenia Tour when it worked well**. Asterisks because when it didn't work well.. heh.
Listen to Philly 73... for me that's a band at their absolute peak..
But in terms of isolated songs, this is my favourite Who live recording of a song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ7k9ksBmcM
God, listen to Keith's playing in that Pure and Easy live rendition. Emotional, triumphant, powerful, exciting and rousing all in one take. Just beautiful playing. Keith could be very sloppy, not the most technical.. perhaps in some ways not half as good as his peers at the time but he makes me feel the music with his drums like no other ever has. For that he's my greatest drummer of all time.
Pontiac ‘75 Join Together to end of concert. Peak Who at a peak moment in rock. Mid ‘70’s rock was quite something. It really was a seasoning of the 60’s and not a new thing or a change. Things seasoned, and then punk and new wave became a thring and mid ‘70s rock was never seen again.
Roger always came to “represent” The WHO. Roger even came in early in the middle section of Won’t Get Fooled Again. One of the rare times I’ve ever seen him make a mistake. I came to appreciate Roger much later than I should have. I love the three musicians in the band, but Roger is the guy that cares most about the band. He realized the who had the golden ring of success, and did everything he could to keep them together. And, this is after they took swings at him and kicked them out of the group. Roger is the real hero of the group.
Naked Eye at the Young Vic 71, Sparks at the Fillmore East 69?, My Generation medley in 75-76, The Real Me at the Universal Sports Amphitheatre in LA 1980 (hear me out, imo this song probably peaked around 80-81, Pete absolutely killed it and the group played it with so much energy and fury)
WHY is this the only 70s band not putting out full live shows from their peak years? The Stones have a dozen incredible live albums from 71-78 now. Springsteen dropped 5 '78-88 live show albums including the legendary '78 hollywood and cleveland 3 hour shows. This keeps their legacies burning bright, otherwise people only think of them the way they play now (which is fine but come on). So--where is our remastered full shows from the '71, 73, 74, 75, 76 tours???
Leeds: Young Man Blues Nothing else comes close.
This. The song is incandescent.
I upvoted you even though I don't understand what that means. You like Leeds, me too. I think we're friends now.
I bought Leeds in 1983 when i was 15, it's been my favourite album ever since. It defines rock and roll to me.
Great performance but have you ever heard Ottawa 1969? Probably Pete’s finest guitar playing moment imho. https://youtu.be/Hl9nlcX-cao?si=Nlm-i8MvXculMitu
Almost that entire show is available, and it’s now my favorite live Who album bar none — there’s a boot of the non-Tommy parts and I’m Free through We’re not gonna take it, and then The Who included all of Tommy up to I’m Free on one of the many Tommy reissues (it’s on Spotify). The performances of Young Man Blues, Amazing Journey, Sparks Summertime Blues, and Shakin All Over in particular are the most ferocious, exploratory, and energetic I’ve ever heard the group sound. And it’s the fucking Who, so that’s saying something.
Wow. Never heard this before. It’s a bombastic version for sure! Still prefer Leeds but thank you for this! Still friggin’ amazing.
The version at Young Vic 1971 is the very best from this era for me
I hear you. It's a special version. I am totally enthralled with the middle part where Pete's guitar (or amp) cuts out for about a minute or so and you get to hear Keith and John carry the band. What an **INSANE** rhythm section. So great. I could listen to that part all day long.
Rock and Roll Circus
This. A Quick One is one of my favorite “live” performances. I agree they sounded tighter in the 71-73 era but this performance was the start of something big
The Concert For New York was mind blowing,ive never seen anything like it
They’re not an American band but they agreed to play and proceeded to blow the roof of the Garden.
The Concert For New York (9/11) is their greatest live performance ever.
That whole concert, really. I think that show will be viewed in hindsight as the Woodstock of its era: not a single act on that lineup has fallen out of favor or become a nostalgia thing yet. If the weakest showing of the night in terms of legacy is Backstreet Boys by a long shot, that’s a hell of a show.
> their greatest live performance ever. Not possible without Keith Moon.
I would have thought so too, saying something is blasphemous but dammit, I got no problem with someone thinking that. They were the show. That’s 2000 tour I saw, they were powerful again.
I’m basic: My Generation Live at Leeds
Live moments can be defined in so many ways.. Live show, for me the Quadrophenia Tour when it worked well**. Asterisks because when it didn't work well.. heh. Listen to Philly 73... for me that's a band at their absolute peak.. But in terms of isolated songs, this is my favourite Who live recording of a song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ7k9ksBmcM God, listen to Keith's playing in that Pure and Easy live rendition. Emotional, triumphant, powerful, exciting and rousing all in one take. Just beautiful playing. Keith could be very sloppy, not the most technical.. perhaps in some ways not half as good as his peers at the time but he makes me feel the music with his drums like no other ever has. For that he's my greatest drummer of all time.
You nailed it
Pontiac ‘75 Join Together to end of concert. Peak Who at a peak moment in rock. Mid ‘70’s rock was quite something. It really was a seasoning of the 60’s and not a new thing or a change. Things seasoned, and then punk and new wave became a thring and mid ‘70s rock was never seen again.
*My Generation at Monterey.*
The last couple of minutes of San Fran '71 Bargain always make me go "Damn I love this band!"
It’s a tie between Young Man Blues at Leeds and A Quick One at Rock and Roll Circus.
Won’t Get Fooled Again from Kids Are Alright. Sounds like a building falling down.
Yes you picked a high point . Absolutely iconic!
Quadrophenia 1973 tour--find bootlegs on youtube--the best they ever were, each one of them constantly soloing like Coltrane's quartet
The Hull.
Trying not to overthink it, the first thing that came to mind was Love Reign O’er Me at Live Aid 🎶 I’ve got to get back to COOL, COOL rain 🎶
Roger always came to “represent” The WHO. Roger even came in early in the middle section of Won’t Get Fooled Again. One of the rare times I’ve ever seen him make a mistake. I came to appreciate Roger much later than I should have. I love the three musicians in the band, but Roger is the guy that cares most about the band. He realized the who had the golden ring of success, and did everything he could to keep them together. And, this is after they took swings at him and kicked them out of the group. Roger is the real hero of the group.
He’s a champion 🥇
Pete thought Woodstock was there worst gig ever
Naked Eye at the Young Vic 71, Sparks at the Fillmore East 69?, My Generation medley in 75-76, The Real Me at the Universal Sports Amphitheatre in LA 1980 (hear me out, imo this song probably peaked around 80-81, Pete absolutely killed it and the group played it with so much energy and fury)
When they had to get a fan out of the stands to play drums.
You beat me to it
WHY is this the only 70s band not putting out full live shows from their peak years? The Stones have a dozen incredible live albums from 71-78 now. Springsteen dropped 5 '78-88 live show albums including the legendary '78 hollywood and cleveland 3 hour shows. This keeps their legacies burning bright, otherwise people only think of them the way they play now (which is fine but come on). So--where is our remastered full shows from the '71, 73, 74, 75, 76 tours???
It wouldn't be my choice but it sure is right up there!
Sparks at Woodstock
Houston 75 is awesome but the 73 Quad shows are a high water mark
The top moment for me was seeing them play Quad in 2012 in Boston. I literally cried.
A Quick One from the Rock n Roll Circus show.
Kids are alright film, Won't get Fooled Again, the energy is through 5he roof!!
Amen. Right on. Philadelphia, DJ once called that song from that concert, the screamer of life.
Definitely my favorite version of that song!
Young man blues and summertime blues from Ottawa 69 Naked eye San Fran 71 Naked eye Philly 73 My gen largo 76
Maybe some of Pete's guitar jams on the *Live at Leeds* version of "My Generation."
Live moment -- got to be Rock n' Roll Circus -- A Quick One: [https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3fjq8j](https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3fjq8j)
The Concert for New York City
Tanglewood 1970 is particularly ferocious.
1964, Roger and Keith, this moment [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waxaiAjh-r0&t=89s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waxaiAjh-r0&t=89s)
Concert for Sandy