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That scream is probably the most famous scream in all of rock.

That scream is very much cathartic! and yes, quite possibly some of the best lyrics in rock and roll: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss

53 years later now, It's really hard to measure what has actually changed since this song was first recorded. I am a 58 year old African American, I still don't think Change has really happened in the world. Just as Matter cannot be changed or destroyed. Hate cannot be changed or destroyed. It only is transformed. Peace is only obtained within yourself, unfortunately. Legendary band, tho! Pete, Roger, Moonie and The Ox!!

This is a legendary performance.

Sadly the last song they ever performed as this line up. Townsend prancing about on stage was due to the director demanding they do the song again. Who knew it would be the last. 4 months later Keith passed away. Filmed at Shepperton Studios (near my old house) They were filming Alien next door and allegedly Ridley Scott was impressed with the lasers he included them in the film!

I recommend watching “The Kids Are Alright”. It is the film this clip is pulled from and is one of the first and best “Rockumentaries” ever made. It spans the bands entire history up to that point.

As for mental health issues, check out the antics of the drummer Keith Moon. Many called him Moon the Loon, and those that had encountered him always came away with a crazy story. He really lived the heavy rock star life, alcohol drugs and off the wall behavior.

I've watched any number of reactions to this performance over the last week or so. I must congratulate you on immediately picking up on the message contained in the lyrics, seems that almost all other reactors don't really get it. As others have pointed out, the last line "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss" is a real killer.

I am amazed that reactioner do not comment on Roger whirling the microphone, his trademark and still does it today

While that performance was in 1978, the song itself was originally recorded and released back in 1971 on The Who's near perfect WHO'S NEXT album. More Who can only be a good thing.

People that don't know The Who, who were big in the 70's, sometimes have heard a few of part of their songs from the openings of the CSI TV shows. This song was used in CSI Miami opening.

Pete Townshend's signature guitar style of showing us, "Hey look, there ain't no arthritis in this young shoulder!!" I'm quite sure he can't do that anymore these days! Ouch, I need four ibuprofens from just watching him! 🤣

The Who wrote a concept album called Quadrophenia. It's about a teenager growing up on the outskirts of London in the 60's. The last song on the album is called "Love Reign O'er Me" and to me, it's the greatest song of all time. On the 3 songs preceding it, Jimmy, the main character, is contemplating suicide. "Love Reign O'er Me" confirms he lived. I hope you'll react to it!

I am always amazed when finding out people never knew this song. My dad would play it along side of Hotel California like once a months to 'test' his stereo setup.

"I know that the hypnotized never lie -- DO YA!?"

Great reaction! As someone who grew up in the 60s and 70s I think you are totally right about the disillusionment and anger here. Pete wrote it (at least partly) because of his disappointment with how the 60s "Consciousness Revolution" turned out. That was a time when there was a lot of hope for revolution and change in general, and in the 70s many felt that hope went nowhere. Nevertheless there has been progress, even if it's "2 steps forward, 1 back". My antidote to cynicism and disillusionment is to look at what the young people are doing today: every generation screws some things up for the next and makes some things better, and their spirits haven't been squashed yet.

The crazy guitar player, Pete Townshend, is also the main songwriter of the band, and programmed the keyboards you heard at the beginning of the song and in the break in the middle of the song. He is an amazing musical force.

They were just as wild offstage, too...Hotel-room destroying after-concert parties and drummer Keith wasn't nicknamed "Moon The Loon" for nothing. But in spite of all thier craziness, they put out some very creative music, a great rock opera and gave thier fans 110 % every show. ( I think they still hold the Guinness Book of Record's "Loudest Concert spot)

One of the crazy things about The Who... the energy level that is in this video lasted for their entire concert(s). Consummate Professionals.

The Who started out around 1964/1965 when they were in their early 20s. "Won't Get Fooled Again" was released in 1971 on their full album titled "Who's Next." I was 15 that year, and it did get a lot of airplay on the FM rock stations during that time period when the DJ's had a lot of freedom to spin all the cool rock songs and rock music over the airwaves of FM radio. I saw The Who in 1980 at the Los Angeles Sports Stadium. Unfortunately drummer Keith Moon was no longer with The Who when I saw them in 1980 due to the fact he passed away sometime in 1978 of a drug overdose of prescribed medication to combat his alcoholism.

Amanda, you probably weren't even born yet when I saw The Who touring for the Who's Next album. They set the original attendance record at the venue where I saw them, and I was lucky enough to have seats for the show. They were at the top of their game at that point. You may not have noticed but the drummer used to duct tape his headphones to his head to keep them on because of the intensity that he played with, I will never forget that show!!!!! Glad you enjoyed and understood what the song was about, stay happy beautiful!! 🌹

Great reaction, Amanda! I saw this performed live back in the mid-70s. It was one heck of a concert. Baba OReilly is another fantastic song off the same LP as this.

The Who was probably the greatest "live" rock & roll band of all time, and this clip captures that perfectly. Everyone here was top of their field at the time, and while Keith(the drummer), wasn't in his best shape physically, he still nailed it. To see them at their most ferocious, watch them at the Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus performing "A Quick One", it was before they made it big, and you could see the "hunger" in how they played. My personal favorite band of all time, and it was performances like this that led me down that path.

Thursday, Nov. 22, 1973 (a rainy Thanksgiving night), The Who at the Forum in Inglewood (Los Angeles) CA. Myself and 19,999 other very fortunate fans got to witness the single greatest rock concert OF ALL TIME. Even by Who standards, this was the ONE. If you were there, you know.

That is the most accurate and comprehensive interpretation of this song on the internet. Well done!

Right there with you Amanda! I went thru a phase when I was a political news media junkie. Then I had the epiphany that I was waking up every day just looking for something to be outraged about, and it wasn't good for my mind. I still try to be somewhat well informed about the things that affect me, but I mostly am determined to make a difference thru my vote and my deeds.

Enjoyed your channel for a year or so, all the topic and your reviews…..but as a 67 year old Brit welcome to my teens! Made my day.

And yes that's Duck Tape holding the Drummer's (Keith MAD Moon) headphones on. Without a doubt he was one of the wildest, coolest and funniest guys in rock......ever. Keith passed away shortly after this legendary performance RIP. It is said Jim Henson based the muppet drummer "Animal" on him.

I saw them in 1971 when this album came out. What a band, not a bit was I disappointed. Jim

The Who have destroyed more instruments than many musicians have played.

The studio version is from their 1971 album “Who’s Next”. It’s a fantastic album and Pete Townshend wrote two rock operas, “Yommy” and “Quadrophenia” that are magnificent.

This song was also used as theme song in the serie CSI Miami. The band also made the rock opera Tommy. Pete Townshend is the still living guitarist of this band. Very unique style of playing.

1 of the best album of 1971. I was at the who concert at the Forest Hills tennis stadium I was 18 yrs old and the show left chills up+ down my spine im 70 yrs old now

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Your breakdown of this song was spot on.. I saw the Who twice and the energy was amazing. Great reaction! All the best to you and your cause ❤️

rebellious spirit of those days has dissolved into 50 years of fluoride.

Greatest Rock Band Ever

Dating myself here, but I loved this song when it came out. It resonated with me even though I'm not much a revolutionary. The Who were known for their rebellious songs. The mental health implications seem complicated and very individual. I can see where loss of control of ones destiny due to the decisions of others can be very traumatic. Thinking back, I realize I've had a few episodes like that, thankfully without lasting mental health effects but upsetting at the time. As always, thanks for your insights. I would have to verify with research, but others have said this was the drummer Keith Moon's last performance before he died. Very sad, he was one of the few iconic drummers of the age. So many very talented artists died way too young.

One of my favorite bands The BLOODY WHO ! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

This was Keith Moon's last appearance with the band. He died a few weeks later.

One of the greatest songs of all time with the best and most relevant and truest lyrics there are!!!!!!! 👍💯

Yes, this is that song.

It was about the disillusionment of the 60's. I think Pete specifically mentioned Woodstock. This song was written in 1971.

This was and should be a Rock Anthem! Greatest rock song and group ever bar none!!!

Whenever i see The Ox playing Bass i look for his thied hand greatest bass player EVER in the Greatest Rock Band EVER R I P Thunderfingers

This was Keith Moon's last live performance before passing away.

The WHO straight up rocks.

You might want to watch their first appearance on US TV; the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. The drummer ends up unconscious.

Thee GREATEST song in the history of rock and roll……

great reaction. You might enjoy Behind Blue Eyes by the Who as well. It is about a person dealing with demons and a friend who is supporting him.

Pete Townshend (the wild guitarist) wrote 95% of the group's songs, made very complete demos on his own, programmed the synthesizer. He said in his autobiography "Who I Am" that he may have been a bit autistic or manic depressive or had Asperger's. When he was onstage he became a different person.

Interesting reaction to The Who, you might not know that The Who did a whole rock opera concept double album that is about trauma, abuse, mental health, and societal ills. Tommy was their fourth studio album released in 1969, there is also a 1972 London Symphony Orchestra version, it was made into a film in 1975, and a Broadway musical in 1992. That would be quite the journey for you to react to. The only comparable rock opera I can think of is Pink Floyd's 11th studio album, The Wall double album released in 1979, that was also made into a film in 1982, The Wall concert tours began in 1980 and were highly theatrical with enormous props. Pink Floyd has many songs related to mental health as they had to replace one of the founders, Syd Barrett due mental health and drug abuse issues. Similar themes of abuse or neglect by adults and loss of a father in WWII are in both these rock operas, but they are also quite different.

Greatest primal scream in rock n roll right here!!!!

The hypnotic music then the scream to wake you up. And then the finale - break things up. That's why war produced major changes in society.

You know you're hyper when they have to tape yhe headphones on with gaffers tape

John Entwistle was probably one of the greatest bassists in rock history . So funking cool , but look at them fingers . . WOW !

First time seeing a reaction from your channel and it's utterly amazing how you picked up on the entire theme of this song from just the first few moments, that was epic in it's own right. Kudos to you Amanda. And thanks for promoting mental health, as that is sorely lacking in our current society. You just earned a new sub for your efforts, all the best on your journey.

Greatest scream in rock 'n' roll history, both on the studio and in this version...he kills it. On the studio version, he lets loose a tinier version of the big scream at the end, but he omits it in this version. You nailed one this song is about. But they're saying, "F it...whatever happens, I'm gonna play my guitar just like I did yesterday. Hope it all goes well and...[insert title]." History certainly isn't on our side. 😢

It was the battle cry of the 1960s -- the disillusion was the 1970s. This song REJECTS revolution as a farce -- "Meet the new boss/Same as the old boss."

The WHO is the most energetic and entertaining rock band of all time! This is rock’s Anthem. So many bands tried to reach this pinnacle and could not come close!

It was said that the bassist John Entwistle could be propped up anywhere on the stage and would be in the exact same spot when the concert ended. One of the best bassists of all time. He really didn't really need to be animated anyway, the other 3 took care of that! LOL

Here are 2 songs you should check out the 1st is "Asleep by The Smiths" 2nd "How do you get that lonely by Blaine Larsen" I'm glad I came across your channel, it gives another of insight..

Wow it’s inspiring to hear a young person who sees things the way we did in the 70’s, not putting total trust in the system. Great reaction

John Entwhistle may be composed “on stage” but make no mistake: IRL he may have been as wild as Keith Moon. Just a note…

The Who were amazing with the music/social commentary. "Quadrophenia" is a must see, now. "Blind Faith" is another group/band you might enjoy listening too. Thanks

THIS is what rock 'n' roll was all about in the good old days of classic rock. Yes, it is very skeptical. Listen to the studio version of this song -- it's one of the greatest long-songs in rock history.

Hi Amanda. Just discovered you today and have been binging your content. I suffer in silence with my mental health, which I know isn't helping me, but finding you and hearing your struggles with addiction has already given me great comfort. I use weed every evening to shut out my thoughts and shut down my brain to keep dark thoughts away. I am in no way a danger to myself or others but at 45 years of age I find the world we live in very difficult. I believe this to be the case with most sensitive souls. One song I would like you to react to is "Angel" by Sarah Mclachlan as it is very relevant to you and your channel.

Recommendation: Storm in a Teacup is a song written by Lynsey de Paul (credited as Lynsey Rubin) and Ron Roker, recorded by the British group The Fortunes and released as a single in 1972 (No.7 UK charts). Lynsey de Paul (née Lynsey Rubin) accused father of physical abuse when young. Storm in a Teacup (Cambridge) - unnecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not important.

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.

One of the best group of rock music🤘

First Gig I ever went to was the Who. A bit later after drummer Keith Moon had died. Lewisham Odeon. I was deaf for three days after. Signature moment in my life. I too am a survivor. The group we formed to interact with and influence mental health services was called 'Survivors'. Survivors not of mental heath issues, although we all were, but survivors of the mental health system here in UK.

I seen many memorable concerts growing up during the 1970's and 80's including The Who. It was without a doubt the loudest concert I ever experienced. It was also one of the best!

Thanks for your great reaction.

Quite a lot of the catalog of works by The Who targets deeply psychological subjects. From Boris the Spider, Happy Jack, and A Quick One While He's Away to Quadrophenia and Tommy. Won't Get Fooled Again was from the Life House project that Townsend couldn't get to meet his standards, but much of the Who's Next album released independently.

The entire rock opera Tommy was a reaction to childhood trauma and the journey out of it's effects.

A couple of people have mentioned CSI, but another place you might have heard a song by The Who is the cover of Behind Blue Eyes which was done by Limp Bizkit in the early 2000s. It was an overplayed hype song of that time period (not to say it wasn't good, it was an excellent performance), and led a lot of people to go back to the original.

The Who absolute Legends. Much overlooked.

This is one of the brilliant performances for the ages. You got the gist of the song. It's actually a bit reflective of the hippy movement which was very idealistic, and was all about changes in government, etc. However, on reflection, it seems that the "old boss" becomes the "new boss", and nothing changes. As for mental health, the drummer, Keith Moon, is a real case study that would take up the entire career of a researcher lol. He's actually a distant cousin on my dad's side. In any case, he's sober here, but before that he had a pretty insane daily routine that started at 2 in the afternoon with a handful of pills and half a bottle of something, sleep til whenever, get up whenever, with more booze and pills to keep it all going. Sadly he died not long after this performance. But if you read of his exploits, you'd get the impression that he really needed help. You'll note the rather destructive finale of the song. They built a reputation for destroying their instruments from their early days, when they were trying to get noticed by indifferent audiences. There's a lot of great performances by The Who, and a great place to start is a movie called The Kids Are Alright, which is a compendium of live performances from their early days up to the late 1970s.

The key line in the song: "oh i know the hypnotized never lie........ do ya?" He knows so many of us cannot think reasonably. We're followers, sheep.

This isn't a tune for a particular time,it's a tune for humanity. The Who from '69-'79 was a battering ram.

Good analysis. The song is almost as much a warning against breaking the system as it is in wishing for something better, because through the chaos the same kind of leaders will usually rise to the top, simply adopting a slightly different mask. This idea might have been influenced by the Beatles' 1968 song "Revolution" written during the youth unrest of 1968 (I was 10 at the time so it was all a bit scary and over my head), which is also unenthusiastic about violent change, without regard to consequences. Having said that I can't think of a time when our leaders seem so detached from the lives of the people they lord it over, so the times are certainly worryingly interesting again. You might like to hear from an Artist such as Peter Gabriel (ex Genesis) who took a more cold look at political struggle in his third album (Peter Gabriel 3 : Nicknamed Melting Man because of the sleeve art) and does it with brilliant music and songs.

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John Entwistle bassist, probably one of the best in contemporary music Keith Moon drums was a very inventive, erratic, explosive drummer who was nuts on his kit Roger Daltrey vocals speak for themselves Pete Townshend guitar is very talented and the main songwriter A great live band back in the day with everyone going wild except John just ripping it on bass standing there in the eye of the storm.

What a great reaction.

“Meet the new boss, same as the old boss”

I could have sworn I subscribed to you a few months ago when one of your videos really helped me....but somehow I apparently didn't. Easily corrected (and double checked lol)!!

A Who song that you would like is Love Reign O'er Me - the studio album version

This is REAL ROCK N ROLL !

That Yell !!!!

Probably their best song in my view

"The powers that shouldn't be!"

Still totally relevant. And worth mentioning John's awesome bass playing. Credit where it's due and not just 'what a serious face'! 🙄

Love Reign O'er Me is a masterpiece. I think you will love this song by them.

Great reaction I love your videos and channels ❤❤ You should react to I Prevail - Scars & Every Time You Leave. Those songs are amazing too

That one of the greatest videos that was ever made. Also that was a great commentary from you. Please keep them coming. If you are interested please include The Who - My Generation the Live Version from The Smothers Brothers show that was included in the film "The Kids Are Alright". I guarantee you will be impressed.

I really enjoyed your "What the fuck?" during the laser light show at the end.

Thanks for the reaction. If you want to watch more of them (younger & with more energy), try My generation, from Monterey 1967. Have a nice day.

Some days you count your blessings Somedays you count your scars . My dad told me that and it means more as I grow older. I would like to recommend Triumph Fight the good Fight studio version as a classic rock song to react to .🤘🏼