Cured my current bout of depression.

I literally just watched it for the 99th time....just to make me happy

Impossible to argue with that

Yeah sex is cool, but have you ever watched A Quick One (While He’s Away) Live at the Rock And Roll Circus on a bad day?

Can't attack the truth

It's said that he was the inspiration for the Muppets' Animal.

🤣

i know.

Add Townshend’s leaping and windmilling along with Daltrey’s mic spins and I’m DEAD! The Ox as stoic as ever but his lead bass is a force unto itself!

Moon was awesome I love the guy

I watched RnR Circus when I was very young and The Who's performance changed me forever - I honestly barely remember anything before or after, they filled up the entire movie with their performance, absolutely incredible.

Undoubtedly! I was going to make the same comment!

It's up there alright.

I second it.

agreed.

Kevy Nova never noticed any of that! Thanks!!

@Kevy Nova Nice work dude! Excellent points made about a jaw-dropping performance.

I've read somewhere that they shot the performance 3 times, then mixed all of them with the best shots. Maybe it explains partially how Keith Moon pour water on the drums.

Brian Jones at the end of the video whistling, smiling and waving.

It was always said that the Stones hated their performance. After watching a clip of the Stones I thought they did a great show, they too were at the peak of their powers(minus the fading of Brian Jones) The Stones could have invited any other group at the time to perform at their "Rock And Roll Circus" and they would have owned it. The one group they shouldn't have invited was invited and no matter how great a band the Stones were, they didn't have the presence or the power of the Who. The Who were the reason the Rock And Roll Circus was shelved. An unintentional but remarkable feat by The Who

WHO-YAAH!

YES. I watched the complete show and the Stones set is weak tea compared to this. OMG! Maximum R&B!

@@tsmith1487 imean its all good songs, but they're so tired... Sympathy for the devil still holds up, but the rest is pretty weak

MothmanGhost What are you saying PELOTUDO

In fairness to the Stones performance, they had been up all night and didn't go on until the early morning. Still, even at their best I don't think they could perform like this.

Really the only band that was better than them during that period in terms of skill and charisma was Led Zeppelin.

Led zeppelin were not better than the who live back then!

How about 1976-1980 Prime Rush Era. Rush Hemispheres, Farewell and 2112 blew everyone at that time. Rush and The Who are my heroes,.

You mean ‘65 - ‘71

Beatles were better.

Agreed. But hes not a songwriter, hes a composer.

@@ge2623wtf are you talking about

I’ve known this for 55 years.

I first saw them in 74 and they were still tremendous then.

You mean the shit he was on. The shit that killed him.

As Pete said one Evening to Roger on a trip with an Acidicated water Baloon. What was that guy called again, Nikola Who🫢??????????, I've never heard of him before, 🤔 but I've heard of Kieth Moon. 💯😎

That's my baby God❤rest him

Ye

The power of Keith's drumming charged my phone to 103%

It left my iPhone smoking

Who riffs are the best ringtones ever!!!

It made my Samsung's battery explode.

jmw! u. sed it in my book!!!!!!!

Yes! And as much as I hate saying it, look up "Pete Townsend does not like Keith Moon AS A DRUMMER" and you will be amazed at what Pete has ALWAYS felt about one of the all-time great rock drummers ever. Don't take my word for it, google it yourself. And ignore the relatively more recent comments about his being glad both Keith and John are dead--he misspoke and that's not what I'm talking about. Go back a little further and you'll find he's said FOR YEARS that he didn't like Keith's drumming. Sadly, it makes perfect sense in light of the apparent emphasis on, and preference for, very straight-ahead drumming from of those succeeding Keith in The Who's drum seat. Great players Pete appears to have asked NOT to bring attention to the drumming but instead play what I consider unfortunately routine R&B timekeeping. Look it up. And go figure.

Townshend has always been a study in contradictions. I believe he has given interviews and has said things without thoroughly thinking them through. I've read and heard a lot of interviews with Townshend and I think what he found fault with Moon was his live playing. But who knows. Maybe he heard something they recorded and wondered if it could've been done differently; like a drum fill, etc. Me, I wouldn't change a thing. I absolutely love his drumming.

@@carlweaver3243 A study in contradictions - How well put !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@@dantean I’ve heard Pete say the geniuses in the band were Keith Moon and John Entwistle

Yeah, all these years later, I had forgotten how much I liked Keith Moon's playing. No one sounded like him, fills throughout the verses and choruses, instead of at the ends of them. I see where Animal of the Muppets got his style from. I found myself focused on him the whole time.

Brian Jones, at 7:26 whistling for this performance, no ego or jealousy of The Who, just happy they gave a brilliant performance. Great guy. His slide guitar on "No Expectations" is probably my favourite musical moment of the Circus. The Who were the most explosive, but something about The Stones' performance of "No Expectations". That was by far their best performance at the Circus.

Hey "tz," You've nailed it! Dead on! ... a bit like "da OO!" if you don't mind my sayin...??

​@@michaelg2478Certainly NOT "Sympathy for the Devil" - LOL!!

Tough to top, @tz77813, but I'll give you 2 performances I would argue are even better: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdtpe8uK25anZ3k.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i6qWdMd5p9qvj4U.html

It's like leaving your girlfriend alone with McCartney

@@loosilu it’s like leaving your girlfriend alone with Johnny Sins

@@cjm-jr9xk 😂

Exactly

Great comment!

Same

Only in the UK could such a weird, wonderful band like the Who crop up. Absolute pinnacle of 60s rock.

Mine too mate.

Check out Who Isle of Wight

Same!

Yes - they didn’t even come close.

in fact that the entire Rolling Stones were there that night

The Who had a lot of showmanship

And Taj Mahal

Come to think of it, I feel the same way

no kurt cobain

@@arno2441 BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA he was the biggest parasite rock n roll ever had 😂😂😂🤣

Absolutely without peer. Some idiot said cobain. He was week as a Tuesday.

He was a fucking genius. Unique, lush, mad, gorgeous, absolutely relentless. No one played the drums like him.

@@JonShade-fy2gm You left out "funny." Keith Moon was a very, very funny man. It was a huge part of his persona: the impish prankster who lived his entire life as if it was a high-speed joyride in a stolen car.

I have to be honest I've seen them a few times and once at hyde park about 6 years ago. They still blew everything away and I'm a Paul weller fan

During this time, the Who was ferocious and more powerful than just about anyone.

On any day and still today

@@sparker931 Eh, they were ok.

I think the stones sympathy for the devil smashed everything else to be honest. Matter of opinion to be honest. I keep trying, but just can't get onto the Who

No one else comes close, but they are forgiven.

Saw them live last week awesome

I couldn’t agree with you more!!! Long live The Who! Greatest rock n roll band of ALL time!!!

Stop making sh-t up. He was satisfied by their performance - nothing more. KZfaq idiot.

December of 1968. This is before The Who released Tommy, Live at Leeds, Who's Next and Quadrophenia; before their epic performance 8 months later at Woodstock. Their best was yet to come. Jagger knew he had better keep his Rock & Roll Circus buried, though he allowed The Who to release this on their 1979 Rockumentary--The Kids Are Alright.

i'd love that to be true or have video of his reaction!

Its been mentioned multiple times that its true..On longer versions I believe...

nice @@johnwhitworth9074

By that time he was basically being ignored/held back. I think he knew that performance was going to piss Mick off.

man you smart

He's just and trully enjoying n appreciating that incredible performance!!!..hum,well i think so!!!whatever,what a sensational event😉😎🤠😋

@seven proxies Yup it wouldn't have taken much LOL

Oh, that's MARVELOUS!!

It was The Rolling Stones show. But they stole it

Very true.

Nope, The Who are small against the others. Much less sold records, much less audience on the few tours. Its only a matter of taste.

@Fred Sausage I can only assume you're being facetious.

Still blown away from this. No wonder it took almost 30 years to be released.

Documentary? Rock and roll circus?

I never really knew what this song was about when I first heard it. But it was those very same words that lured me to the song when I was a teenager. You're absolutely right!

Won't be fooled again..

I don't think it's that deep or is it? 😂

@@Scarlett_Azure you're probably right. I guess everyone can interpret it in their own way.

@@Scarlett_Azure Knowing the fact that Pete Townsend has always been into spirituality, religion and philosophy and so on, I don’t think it is totally weird to analyse his work in the light of his thinking. His music such as Tommy or Quadrophenia are all clearly about spiritual redemption, salvation ect.

NO WAY!! 🤪

Lmao! 😄

Rip John Keith and Brian 3 talented musicians

He laughs at Keith at the “her man’s been gone bit”. Always makes me smile

Right back to work

overplay

I love his drumming style. Reminds me of Animal from the Muppets.

The fucking best. Born to do nothing else. Glad he didn't get into a job that involved driving anything like a truck for instance. It wouldn't have lasted long and changes would have had to be made to whole industries.

Not as good as Ringo when it comes to serving the song.

YESSSS

Wow Lucky you indeed

I’ve seen the entire set,but I only heard of Pete hitting someone with his guitar that got up on stage while they were playing. In my opinion,when Keith was alive,probably the best live show I’ve seen. Saw them in 75 @ the summit,Zeppelin there in 77. Poor Page was pale,frail & painfully pencil thin…could still play. Ps. You are very fortunate to have seen them. I would’ve love to see them on the 73,74 tour.

hi ! i’m doing a project on human proximity and music for my cinema class, i’m graduating in may and i have to hold a small exhibit! would you be interested in describing your experience of seeing the who at Woodstock? just a brief paragraph on how you felt? i’m exploring the general feeling of woostock and what music brings to people ! have a good one man

@@marklagrone3326 Pete was pissed that Abbie Hoffman came onstage and interrupted their set. There are a few vids on KZfaq that play the entire thing, and you can hear the argument, but Peter wanted to kick his ass. Also, and I love and respect Jimmy Page, but unfortunately, that's when he started using heroin. Thankfully, he kicked it and didn't become a casualty.

Thanks for the heads-up where I can @ least hear that shouting. And yes I’m happy Jimmy finally got that monkey off his back. Thanks again !

that bass at 6:47

Peter DiMeo singing falsetto and playing bass. Incredibly hard to do... John Entwistle and Brian Wilson did it best. Glen Campbell said it’s like trying to rub your stomach and pat your head at the same time.

John’s falsetto is actually beyond belief. Perfectly on key, and powerfully delivered. It can’t be real; it must be a trick.....

YESSSSS!!!! Give it up for The Ox!!!! R.I.P. John Entwistle

saw him solo on the tube on how he plays...

Worked for them as what?

Maybe he was an alien.

*"The Who at their peak, and at their peak they were truly unmatchable and untouchable." (just correcting the comma placement for you)

Can't believe that was 55 years ago the who and the stones were incredible that night what I'd give to have been there

Just like the midget said..."Oh that was marvelous" ...Damn right it was ..

Without a doubt! I believe that they should have disbanded in 1978 after Keith Moon died.

I think that not disbanding after Keith Moon's death somewhat blunted The Who's greatness.

The older I get, the more true this seems.... \

@@paulkersey9553 Yeah I was saying the same thing earlier today. I saw both line ups; one in 76, the other in 79. The 76 gig (Charlton) was out of this world; 79 was a non event by comparison.

Friends I tend to agree about quitting after Keith’s passing. Page and them knew after Bonham died they couldn’t continue as LZ. I’ll say this with respect to baker and Peart , no two drummers were as critical to their bands than moon and bonzo. Ever in history of rock. Pete notwithstanding, in many ways moon WAS The Who.

I read somewhere they had just come off of an Australian tour and were still very well rehearsed.

I think I figured out what made the Who so special. Entwistle's flying bass lines meld with Moon's maniacal drumming, Townshend's driving rhythm guitar rides along with and above Entwistle's bass, Daltrey's power vocals feed off Townshend's guitar, Townshend's vocals soar from Daltrey's, and Entwistle's vocals span from the bottom to the top to bring it all together. They are the most complete and comprehensive band to have ever performed rock 'n roll.

as a long time Who fan I was blown away today by the performance of a lifetime. I never reacted to a live show that way it was a good time during not such good times.🎸

I think they're singing "tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him."

Even John said he would play it

@@Philmoscowitz It does sound like that, but it is actually "cello".

Thats true. At least I read that as well in the liner notes/booklet in my CD copy of the 1966 album. It was a reissue, obviously, from like 1998, or 9 I wanna say...When I recently saw them this last fall in Seattle with the Orchestra, I was so hoping they would play it to see what it would sound like with an actual cello. They didn't, but killer show regardless.

Before I heard that story (years ago)- I thought they were singing "jealous jealous jealous jealous"...

Best falsetto of rock. The whole colour of the vocals on this song depends on it

YUUUUU ARE FORGIVVVENNNNN

@@Inferno11_ You're all forgiven!

100% He had an interesting way of singing in the studio. He had trouble with his "R's" so he'd sneak an "L" in from time to time. Take a careful listen to "Whiskey Man" from "A Quick One" and you can hear it.

​@@SopranoLili I love me some falsetto, and absolutely agree that John's use of it here really fills the song out. For me though the best falsetto belongs to another John, John Frusciante....

Looked like willem Dafoe lol

no one wanted to see the Who outperform the Stones than Jonesy. by then he'd had enough.

Brian Jonestown Massacre

@@dylanwesley3964 Yeah, you are right. What the fuck?

@@TheMicahwitz i love anton newcombe's band

And the original version on their 1966 album was a snooze fest!

Radical Nation Hardly...this version was that much better.

You are absolutely fucking right sir 🤘 Wiping away tears of joy

No argument from me.

Definitely

Absolutely! Greatest rock band of ALL TIME and greatest rock performers of ALL TIME!! Townshend, greatest mind in rock history (sorry, Zappa). Quadrophenia, greatest rock album ever recorded. I've been a musician my whole life and NOBODY that knows me in my business will ever waste their time arguing any of this with me. LOL! ~JSV

@@jsv438 I have been saying that same thing. Pete Townshend is a musical genius. Genius. I have seen the who 5 times. There's no rock band that comes close to the who. Greatest drummer greatest bass player one of the best front men. And a guitar player who plays it like no other and he is a musical genius. The WHO greatest rock band ever ever. And You do know a lot about rock music. Am 64 and I have been a who freak since the late 60s.

​@@user-zr9bh7nq3m RIGHT-ON! Here's another thing too. Many bands of this 60s - 70s era were sort-of the "firsts", or the pioneers, or influencers of certain things, with respect to what we all know rock music has become. For instance; Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, The Beatles, Bowie, Queen, Zappa, Rush, The Stones, even Devo, etc etc. They all more or less brought something of their own that others incorporated or mimicked or were influenced by. Something we forget and look past though, is that before The Who, we really didn't yet have the true image or the defined persona of the "rock star". The crazy behaviors that were being reported from their tours in the Tommy and Quadrophenia days. Then the performance of those stories were brought to life in their stage presence, proving that yes, indeed, there is no question these were the wild bunch that had been reported destroying hotel rooms, smashing their instruments, and driving a Rolls Royce into the pool. The Who really were the ones that deserve credit for pioneering that image of the "rock star lifestyle". And remember, before Pete, we didn't yet have the 100watt amp. The only reason bands like The Beatles needed bigger and louder amps was because the venues were getting larger, filling up with more people, and the those bigger crowds were starting to get loud as well, so they need to contend with that---but only so they could be heard. Before The Who, no rock bands were on this quest to be so deafeningly loud as merely part of the experience! That really became a stigma that stuck with them for years. And the talked about story in the early days as being a Guinness Book of World Records title holder for the loudest performance truly help solidify that image of them. I wonder sometimes, at what point in their lives, as things were progressing for The Who's success, did Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert actually realize the monster they helped create had taken on a mind of it's own and was about to devour the entire world. With all the respect I have for the origins of these musical acts and pioneers of their time, I don't even think Jimi Hendrix was as explosive and creative as Townshend and The Who. Without them, someone, somewhere, would have eventually brought us something similar, but even WITH the history of this band in existence, and all their years of influence, they remain unparalleled. Even Kiss with their huge fiery stage shows could try to summon some demon and blow up the stage with an atomic weapon, but they still wouldn't possess the raw talent and intellectual genius that commands one's attention and transforms the consciousness the way The Who did to the world in the 1970s. Zappa was capable of blowing your mind... but Townshend was capable of changing it. ~JSV

same here, n1

The Rolling Stones were trying to run this literal circus, were operating on no sleep, and by this time Jones had lost his battles with his inner demons. They didn't release the video because they were more embarrassed about their own performance, especially compared to many of the great performances put on in that show. BTW - I'm not saying that this isn't one of the greatest live performances ever caught on film. It absolutely is.

Got that right!

you understand everything about This incredible Rock band 👍👍👍👍

@@philippejanin1742 Just telling like it is brother. Any objective list of the "Best in Rock History" would have all four of these guys on the very short list, if not at the top, of their respective craft. Lots of bands and artists are always quick to tell you they were the first to do this, or the first to do that. Few bands however were at the forefront, or made as many contributions to the Rock genre, as The Who did. Legends in every sense of the word.

@ JEFF Preach it brother! If anyone has any doubts about THE WHO, just watch their performance at the concert for NYC after 9/11. I live in NY and THEIR performance that night did more to lift our spirits than anything else at that time and they were almost in their 60's! Just iconic and powerful. Nobody even comes close.

@@kevinmclaughlin1092 Could not agree with you more friend. I know it came at a very dark time, but as a life long Who fan I felt an immense sense of pride during that performance. You could see all of the first responders who lost, not just colleagues but good friends. Yet, there they were in full throat screaming for The Who and you could truly see how cathartic it was for some of them. I use to say to my friends, "it's always a good time for some Who" and that night proved it for sure.

And Moon certainly had a history with his drum kit exploding…

^ I really like this comment. It really sums up the incredible energy & tension of the performance

Love this comment, well put

They are possessed! I love it!!

I agree. The music is playing them.

Full on. Pete and John nail the vocal harmonies while at the same time playing very intensely. Even they themselves rarely did it so well.

@@doolally1478 so i'm not the original commenter, but i think something definitely happened to pete in his childhood that he was working through, whether it was to people around him or himself, imo there's enough continued themes in pete's lyrics to suggest something. this song, 1921, (and most of the beginning of tommy), i can see for miles relate to infidelity, with tommy being infidelity in parental figures. the image of manhood and the perception of masculinity and especially childhood masculinity (tattoo, substitute (also referencing infidelity), i'm a boy, rough boys. and so much of tommy references child abuse (1921, cousin kevin, fiddle about) that i think pete was working through a lot of his childhood and upbringing. and a lot of my favorite singles from this era reflect those.

@@isabellewonn754 hmmmm..... Very interesting

@Isabelle Wonn Townshend was sexually abused as a child , in the who he was a supporter of charities for child abuse, he carried a heavy trauma on himself for years and got too carried away when he decided to try and expose the banks and sites of illicit child content by using the credit card which he instantly cancelled straight away . He was attacked by media and arrested for this but nothing was found in any of his 7-8 computers whatsoever but one thing the police and media failed to mention for over a year of the court trial and attacks on Pete's name - the fact that he sent an email to a someone high up in the police force notifying them of what he was about to do before using credit card.........that email conveniently didn't get mentioned until a long time after

@@isabellewonn754 IIRC, he spoke much later in life about how he was abused by his grandmother as a child, and he struggled with processing that for decades.

Came here to say the same. What a fucking performance!

Totally agree... very powerful performance and Keith Moon on plutonium.......fuckin magic...

I ain't gonna argue with that. But about 14 months later they did it again with Live at Leeds.

Is any of you guys know about Live at Leeds 1970 was cought on camera or is available in VHS or DVD ? I am willing to pay few hundreds of Dollars if there is an official video footage.

aint gonna argue but you should watch the rooftop performance of the beatles, live at the hollywood bowl the beatles, live at pompeii pink floyd, the wall live pink floyd, oasis familiar to millions, led zep live at madison square garden all are amazing that you must watch

Best I ever saw K.

I'd say the best on KZfaq. Word is that they did this right after a tour, so they were tight as hell.

My dad was lucky to have been around in the ‘60s (I was born in ‘73) and he saw Hendrix, The Who, Zeppelin, etc and he always said that Hendrix and The Who were the two most impressive. Zeppelin was a letdown.

A metalhead of the 80 s. The Who could cream every one of them. Hardest rocking band of all time. They didn’t need to be heavy metal to do it. This is the band of all time greats.

Devo at Don Kirchers Rock Concert 1979 is my personal favourite. This is a very close second.

i gota say the who out did em. then. big time.... but on ...and......over time...... the stones found it too. jus. me sayn... its true!

The stones overall are the better band. And tell that to all the views their live performances from the rock and roll circus got.

True statement!

@@Danny-id3fe the stones represented a counterculture more so for me but honestly were not a very good live band, not like a Led Zeppelin, not like Grateful Dead or The Who. The stones put on a good performance, Mick Jagger as a frontman at this time was very entertaining and charismatic

Well it's true. They got smoked

Tied for first with several others.

wow.

It was/They were.

Definitely up there

James Brown on line 1 😉

greatness point... thx!

I've done it, and WITHOUT losing any nails or skin. How? Simple: I watched Pete and took careful notice WHERE Pete hit. (Always by the bridge/saddles) then I compensated by hitting with more pick near the base of the neck...AND using .009 gauge strings, to boot!

Yes, sent my brand new pride and joy Rickenbacker 330 crashing to the flood via bouncing off my AC30 on my first gig trying a windmill. I'm told it looked impressive but I haven't tried it again in forty years during a gig.

1:27 he nails one of Moon's overhead mics. Most dangerous guitarist ever!

@@guitarisdead1642 Ha Ha, Thank you. I can't believe I've never noticed that before, in all the times I've watched this. Too mesmerized, I guess.

No

No

His drum kit was cheesy. Wish he'd gone to a Ludwig kit cuz his drums have no tone at all. Sounds like cardboard boxes. But he IS great!

"Two sheds Moon?"

Or demolishing one!

LOL!! GR8 comment!!

I was thinking the same thing! Funny dude

Dude was unbelievable!!!

The sheer power of unmedicated adhd. And such a brilliant drummer. The best.

Anyone else hear him screaming?

@@tsmith1487 that ADHD... it gives and it takes away. Right here, it was giving in shed loads. He owned this.

Here Here JD.

🙏🙏

All filler all the time 🤣

And you never will...

Yes,..Moonie was rather Christ-like I suppose....cheerio dear boy

Hands down the best Keith Moon-type drummer to ever hit the skins.

Nor. Heard!!!

It was very fortunate that this footage was properly stored, then restored. It's truly one of a kind.

moon rock

@@Inferno11_ You just gotta love it when he tosses the drum. I wonder if one lucky fan got to keep it.

@@Cissy2cute would be my most prized posession

I once heard him described as “the best Keith Moon style drummer in the world”, and while it might have been intended as a backhanded compliment, it is kind of true. He can't be compared to other drummers.

Nah. Most people know Hendrix was the finisher! He WAS supposed to be a headliner for one of those nights, but due to delays, and bands playing longer sets than planned, Hendrix got pushed back. He didn't take the stage until Monday morning. By then, the half a million people who were there during the peak of the 3 day festival (I.e. when The Who played), had dwindled down to less than 50,000 people... For the record, The Who started late too. They didn't take the stage until approximately 5am Saturday night/Sunday morning. But yes...Hendrix put on a legendary set! Both sets were iconic moments for both bands. I would tell you more, but this reply is getting extremely long.

I think the headliner was Santana. Their "Soul Sacrifice" is the coolest live performance ever.

Not really. The Who were not that well known in the US at this point. If you look at the crowd some of the audience looked a bit confused as they were not that familiar with the group.

@@Cissy2cute I'm sorry but your previous statement indicates you have no idea what you're talking about. The Who was arguably the 3rd most popular band to come out of The British Invasion, with only The Beatles, and The Stones more well known. They had numerous hits already under their belt including multiple number ones. And they were DEFINITELY one of the main headliners for Woodstock. Sorry, but you are flat out incorrect on this one. 👍😁👍

@@thelegendinhisownmind7038 You're right. I was thinking of Monterrey.

I dunno man🤔 A dislike for this gem may be the unforgivable sin!

😂

😂 I know how it feels...

You are all forgiven

I can't believe it Do my eyes deceive me? 567 dislikes? U perhaps a schoolmarm? Raised on some remote farm? But it seems, trolls are at it again Can't believe they are at it AGAIN!! I’m liked some tunes, I must admit Before The Who, that were pure shit And danced to songs that had no snap, and later realized, were just crap You are forgiven, you are forgiven, you are forgiven

they did at a time, but then today no one cares about rock nostalgia. Don't let the past hold you back you're missing the good stuff today

@@arno2441 Please, shut up!!

@TimedHit well, I do! Maximum R&B!!!

@@arno2441 which good stuff

He's a show unto himself.

Ditto!! And that double bass! A true show man

Keith was a show unto himself.

Hear here!!

Yes, it is something out of this world. Since I first watched this (around 1985) I´ve never ever been as impressed by anything else, and, mind you, I´ve spent most of my life buying records & listening to everything that I could possibly listen to.

Not only energy, but originality.

Amen!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

So true my friend.

REASON #1 MOON THE LOON!! I MISS HIM

Creedence's drummer did that too. Shows total devotion to the music.

Especially from 69-73...

Hard to argue that ...

@Dorando Cavallacci You couldn’t go wrong with arguably the best drummer greatest bass player most creative songwriter and guitarist and one of the best lead singers in rock history

@@jamesmack3314 and if that weren't enough, their 3 part vocals are flawless, powerful and creative like nothing else. And incredibly entertaining to watch.

@@rrdream2400 I would’ve paid to see them big time during that 1970 tour that produced Leeds and Hull absolutely beyond amazing

Hey you should check out a band called The Doublejumps

You say you're not Really a fan. but you followed them for 45 years. If you saw this in the documentary, the kids are all right when it came out and you're 15. That means you're my age. It's 60. I bet I've seen this clip 50 times, and it still makes me stop in my tracks, whatever I'm doing. I

15 minutes? Were you watching it at half speed? LOL!

@@townshendshean he said he watched it twice

@@finnhoffman actually it is. You should learn some maths. :D

@@finnhoffman yes and this is roundabout 15 Minutes

Yes! 💞

Good for you! Welcome!

Hey, I am a new fan too :)

@@ohmissbeliever2015 Good move.

@@ge2623 thank you!

Interesting claim. Absent evidence, it's a stretch to say Queen stole directly from The Who. But influence? Oh, goodness yes. Tommy influenced everybody from Bowie to Genesis to Queen to Jesus Christ Superstar to... And this song was a foundational effort pre-Tommy.

I just said to my husband last night...as amazing as Queen were in their own right, The Who definitely paved the way for them. No doubt. While The Who are widely regarded as one of the greatest bands of all time, people don't necessarily talk about the fact that they were also one of the most influential as well.

@@chrismorfas7515 ... agreed, 100%.

Inspired not steal! Both are great songs and the power of music living on in different forms is magical. This song is electric and it’s funny you mention this because listening to Bohemian Rhapsody always makes me want to listen to this song next ^_^

I dont think any true Who fan neglects this number. It's not often played on the radio, tho - maybe it's extreme length is a factor in that.

@ wylie richardson yep! You are correct. We all know! It’s a gem!

@Langelier Fabrice These days, music depends much less on traditional radio then other sources - spotify, streaming, satellite radio. With that said, The Who and other good artists of the past will live on through these sources, as well as traditional ones (i.e. CDs). I am greatly looking foward to the new Who release later this year.

@Langelier Fabrice I've never heard of them. Maybe that explains why their bassist had to take up a new career? lol

And what a drummer Keith was of course

Is

They still are the best band out there and will always be the greatest rock band ever

The pure joy on his face is wonderful. He loves this song and being in this band. An amazing moment!

Moon played on the vocals, he supported the vocal lines with his drums. That was unusual in those days. Bonham for example played on Pagey' s guitar riffs. Listen to The Ocean and more.