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Artist:The Who [ more ]
Song:Baba O'Riley
Album:Who's Next [ info ]
Released:1971
Last Played:May 01, 2013 - 10:12
Avg. Rating:8.9  (Total Ratings: 1567)
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1 votes: 21 (1.3%)2 votes: 9 (0.57%)3 votes: 20 (1.3%)4 votes: 15 (0.96%)5 votes: 14 (0.89%)6 votes: 16 (1%)7 votes: 60 (3.8%)8 votes: 186 (12%)9 votes: 517 (33%)10 votes: 709 (45%)
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(former member)
Posted: Aug 27, 2010 - 15:25 

ahhhhhhhhhSWEET JANE.........
Nerubo
(Denver, CO)
Posted: Jul 26, 2010 - 15:17 

Quite possibly my favorite Who song.  Never get sick of hearing it.  I would argue it's that rare song that is both good and played quite a lot on classic rock radio.

 
djake
(Guilford, CT)
Posted: Jul 03, 2010 - 18:58 

 CamLwalk wrote:
They were big into the whole crescendo thing.
 
WTH does that mean?! 
calypsus_1
Posted: May 06, 2010 - 23:08 


The Who by ~JSaurer
©2008-2010 ~JSaurer

the smashing band from the 60s!
airbrush, water colours, 1996


mirland
(Denmark)
Posted: Apr 22, 2010 - 05:04 

My initial rating was 9 but having heard this more than a few times now it occurs to me it´s actually overblown and pretentious and not really rocking at all.
(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Mar 25, 2010 - 18:11 



as good as it gets...


(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Mar 21, 2010 - 14:58 



This is one of the best songs of all time...  love it...


Jelani
(Home of the freak, land of the vague)
Posted: Jan 17, 2010 - 14:54 

Yo dude, dont bogart that joint.....
dedawson
(You never know where you're going til you get there)
Posted: Dec 30, 2009 - 11:30 

Blue Man's cover with the big stuffed mallet on the grand piano might actually be better.
wbeaver
Posted: Dec 30, 2009 - 11:28 

Yes - overplayed in the days of commercial radio, but stands the test of time and sounds really good when really loud...
nagsheadlocal
(North Carolina, the new New Jersey)
Posted: Dec 30, 2009 - 11:27 

All respect to Pete & Rog, but it was WAY overplayed back in the day. Don't hate it, but I'll turn it down for a few minutes.
azdcryan
(Sunny Arizona)
Posted: Dec 30, 2009 - 11:27 

 CamLwalk wrote:
They were big into the whole crescendo thing.
 

hilarious comment...
CamLwalk
(Albany NY)
Posted: Dec 21, 2009 - 08:37 

They were big into the whole crescendo thing.
CascadianPDX
(Stumptown)
Posted: Dec 21, 2009 - 08:35 

I was never a huge fan of the Who when I was a youngster, but I'm appreciating them more these days... I suppose it's the dearth of new stuff + a bit of nostalgia. I heartily recommend Townshend's White City album... MOST EXCELLENT.
calypsus_1
Posted: Nov 29, 2009 - 02:49 


John Entwistle - "Baba O'riley" (Isolated Bass) Live (1979)

"John Entwistle in all his glory with this special feature from the DvD edition of the 1979 movie "The Kids Are Alright"  "    (1:30 Off)

"The greatest live performers.
RIP Keith & John"


frecko
(Gothenburg, Sweden, Europe)
Posted: Nov 29, 2009 - 02:34 

Pure magic!{#Dancingbanana_2}
calypsus_1
Posted: Nov 24, 2009 - 16:33 

mfassett
(Redwood City, CA)
Posted: Nov 15, 2009 - 19:23 

 Captn_Pea wrote:
It's just overplayed.... how many millions of plays did this get on radio?
 
Absolutely... way overplayed on commercial radio, from my memory.  However... I  haven't listened to commercial radio in many years... so I'm kinda enjoying it... never much of a who fan, but this is pretty good.  
(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Nov 15, 2009 - 19:21 



We just turned the volume wayyyy up...


eddief
(Los Angeles)
Posted: Oct 28, 2009 - 17:09 

 romeotuma wrote:


This song is good for the ears...
 
Dude, I've read this comment a lot today.  I'd say it's time to think of a new one.{#Stupid}
flatpicker
(Toronto, Canada)
Posted: Oct 28, 2009 - 17:07 

Awesome? - yes
Overplayed? - yes
Am I ok with that? - yes


calypsus_1
Posted: Oct 17, 2009 - 20:22 

Captn_Pea
(Spring Lake, MI)
Posted: Oct 15, 2009 - 08:08 

It's just overplayed.... how many millions of plays did this get on radio?
On_The_Beach
(Vancouver BC, Bud)
Posted: Sep 27, 2009 - 03:20 

Ah yes, a great rock band at the peak of its powers. F**kin' A!
This is when The Who really were a force to be reckoned with.

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Sep 13, 2009 - 18:50 



This song is really profound...  just turned the volume up very loud...


LPCity
(Salt Lake City, Utah)
Posted: Aug 26, 2009 - 15:10 

Always loved this song.  Unfortunately, this was one of the few Who songs that suffered when played live.  Still good, but not as powerful.  JMO.
hamer12string
(Orlando, FL)
Posted: Aug 26, 2009 - 15:10 

I wasn't logged in to the site - hearing this song inspired me to do so as I needed to mark it 10.  I'd mark it 20 if I could.
HazzeSwede
(Vinyl Land)
Posted: Aug 13, 2009 - 07:02 

302 ed comment : Kurtster your remix rocks !{#Boohoo}

Poacher
(Brighton, UK)
Posted: Aug 13, 2009 - 07:01 

Just think how good the Who could have been if Roger could sing. 

Still a rare 10 from me though. 

ick
(San Diego, CA)
Posted: Aug 13, 2009 - 07:00 

Arguably, one could use this song as the definition for "rock anthem" in a dictionary!
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