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The Who — My Generation
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ronniegirl
(Middle of New Jersey)
Posted: Feb 08, 2012 - 14:31
 
 CoYoT51 wrote:
Héhé !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rush from Big Audio Dynamite   with their Who-like synthesizers and then, this great song!{#Clap}

Bill, we love you!!!
 

yup, perfect .

Elroweho
(Cheesehead in Paradise)
Posted: Feb 08, 2012 - 14:31
 
Long Live the WHO!! (well whats left of them anyway!) {#Bananapiano}


1wolfy
(Mission Viejo California)
Posted: Feb 08, 2012 - 14:29
 
Stuttering at its best

unclehud
(300 feet above the planet)
Posted: Feb 08, 2012 - 14:28
 
Well, I have officially gotten old before I died.

Dahlia_Gumbo
(San Francisco)
Posted: Oct 04, 2011 - 19:32
 
{#Yell}

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Oct 04, 2011 - 19:30
 


yeah...  dig it...

 

On_The_Beach
(Vancouver BC, Bud)
Posted: Aug 02, 2011 - 23:52
 
 nate917 wrote:
When I saw them in the early 80s, Kenny Jones really held his own.  Not saying he's the best — I'm not a drummer, so what the hell do I know — but you didn't walk away grousing about the impossibility of filling Keith's shoes or any of that bullshit.
 
Yah, I saw the first "post-Keith" show and I thought Jones was excellent. Of no one could ever replicate the ferocity and manic energy of Keith Moon but KJ did as well as anyone could have expected. It was one of the greatest rock shows I've ever seen.



nate917
(2,815 miles from home)
Posted: Jul 02, 2011 - 14:28
 
 keller1 wrote:


Haven't seen the quote, but it surprises me a little bit.   In pure drumming terms Simon Phillips is the best drummer The Who have ever had.

That said, though, there isn't any question that Zak is the best fit on drums that the Who has had since Moonie died —- in fact I just watched his performance with the Who at the 9/11 show in NYC and was once again blown away by his playing on Won't Get Fooled Again, which is in many ways better than I ever saw Uncle Keith do it.

 
When I saw them in the early 80s, Kenny Jones really held his own.  Not saying he's the best — I'm not a drummer, so what the hell do I know — but you didn't walk away grousing about the impossibility of filling Keith's shoes or any of that bullshit.



prickelpit96
(Where the grass is green and the ball is round, meet me in the stand behind the goal.)
Posted: May 31, 2011 - 23:18
 
 Stingray wrote:
"10"
 
More like 11 in my ears....


Stingray
(EUROPE)
Posted: Dec 25, 2010 - 16:15
 
"10"

keller1
(In A Gadda Da Vida, Baby)
Posted: Oct 23, 2010 - 12:29
 
 calypsus_1 wrote:

My Generation -The Who 09/22/08  By flipkeat
http://www.flickr.com/photos/flipkeat/

I took this photo last night at The Who concert at Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario CANADA.. Here's a shot of the legendary Roger Daltrey (64) and Pete Townshend (63) ! I don't think I could have been any closer... It was an amazing two hours. (The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964.)!!!

Backed by a four-piece supporting cast including drummer Zak Starkey, ("Zak Starkey - Ringo Starr's son... is the fourth drummer for the rock band The Who, playing with them live and occasionally in the studio. Both Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey stated that he is the best drummer The Who has had since the death of Moon in 1978.") guitarist (and Pete's brother) Simon Townshend and bassist Pino Palladino, Daltrey and Townshend.

Copyright All rights reserved


 

Haven't seen the quote, but it surprises me a little bit.   In pure drumming terms Simon Phillips is the best drummer The Who have ever had.

That said, though, there isn't any question that Zak is the best fit on drums that the Who has had since Moonie died —- in fact I just watched his performance with the Who at the 9/11 show in NYC and was once again blown away by his playing on Won't Get Fooled Again, which is in many ways better than I ever saw Uncle Keith do it.


HazzeSwede
(Vinyl Land)
Posted: Oct 23, 2010 - 07:20
 
I have seen this performed live,with the trashing of drums and stuff,thought it was over the top at the time,glad I have though..when I was young !{#Wink}

hallogallo
(Raleigh, NC)
Posted: Sep 21, 2010 - 14:28
 


Classic.  

My uncle gave me Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy  (on 8-track tape!) when it came out in 1971.  

I was in junior high .... it took my musical tastes in a different direction, for sure. 

 

Stefen
(West Hollywood, CA)
Posted: Sep 21, 2010 - 14:20
 
This collection may be from 1972, but the song is from 1965.

CoYoT51
(Lima, Perù - Château-Thierry, France)
Posted: Aug 20, 2010 - 13:50
 
Héhé !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rush from Big Audio Dynamite   with their Who-like synthesizers and then, this great song!{#Clap}

Bill, we love you!!!

spaceman
(Vienna, Austria)
Posted: Jul 19, 2010 - 15:15
 
 Dillinquent wrote:
Damn,{#Bananajam} my speakers don't go loud enough!

 
That's 'cause I slammed my guitar into them. My bad!

{#Guitarist}  {#Yell}  {#Drummer}  {#Guitarist}

calypsus_1
Posted: Jun 27, 2010 - 19:47
 

My Generation -The Who 09/22/08  By flipkeat
http://www.flickr.com/photos/flipkeat/

I took this photo last night at The Who concert at Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario CANADA.. Here's a shot of the legendary Roger Daltrey (64) and Pete Townshend (63) ! I don't think I could have been any closer... It was an amazing two hours. (The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964.)!!!

Backed by a four-piece supporting cast including drummer Zak Starkey, ("Zak Starkey - Ringo Starr's son... is the fourth drummer for the rock band The Who, playing with them live and occasionally in the studio. Both Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey stated that he is the best drummer The Who has had since the death of Moon in 1978.") guitarist (and Pete's brother) Simon Townshend and bassist Pino Palladino, Daltrey and Townshend.

Copyright All rights reserved





Dillinquent
(Hertford, UK)
Posted: Apr 15, 2010 - 05:04
 
Damn,{#Bananajam} my speakers don't go loud enough!


On_The_Beach
(Vancouver BC, Bud)
Posted: Feb 11, 2010 - 00:57
 
"Hope I die before I get old."
One of the great lines in the history of Rock & Roll!
Of course it sounds a lot better when you're 16 than, um . . . old(er).


ronniegirl
(Middle of New Jersey)
Posted: Jan 10, 2010 - 14:02
 
I am guessing they will play this at the superbowl halftime show.  Won't get fooled again as a closer.  Maybe Baba O'Reily?  Looking forward to it!

The bass on this is magical.  RIP John.

kulbreez
Posted: Nov 08, 2009 - 20:02
 
Because I have to work tonight at my STUPID STUPID job, I have no words sacred enough to convey my undying gratitude for this set. More money on the way...

calypsus_1
Posted: Oct 17, 2009 - 20:31
 

The Who - "My Generation" Live (1965)

"Legends. "

"the kids are alright"



DaveInVA
(In a crumbling Queen Anne mansion in Damnville, VA)
Posted: Oct 08, 2009 - 07:16
 
Now its talkin' about my degeneration....

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Oct 08, 2009 - 07:16
 


This song is soooo good for the ears...



calypsus_1
Posted: Aug 13, 2009 - 19:40
 


Les Paul: Chasing Sound! "The Guitar"



Poacher
(Brighton, UK)
Posted: Aug 06, 2009 - 06:23
 
 More_Cowbell wrote:
d-d-d-d-d does a-a-a-a-a-a any-any b-b-b-b-b body no-no-no-no-no know wh-wh-why he st-st st-st-st-st stutters?
 
I always understood it that Roger was singing like a mod on speed - which was 'the' drug of the time, easily accessible, cheap and gave you the 'jitters' and a stutter sometimes. 

I could be wrong. . . I bet there are other answers, but I like this one. 

casey1024
(Still Hanging On...)
Posted: Aug 06, 2009 - 06:17
 
 Porgie_Tirebiter wrote:
Nowadays I've modified the lyrics just a bit: "I wish I'd died before I got old!"
 
Old is in your head.  Some people are old at 20 and others remain young at 80!


toterola
(Further)
Posted: Jun 03, 2009 - 19:02
 
 HarrO wrote:

Dude,

That was child's play for the master of the segue.

 
100% agreed. Bill is our Yoda, always a few moves ahead, and waiting for us to catch up. Love me some RP! {#Clap}

mr_toad
Posted: May 03, 2009 - 01:49
 
X

Exene
(Boulder, CO)
Posted: Apr 01, 2009 - 12:58
 
Awesome! And I realize there's already tons of their music here but I'd LOVE to hear more of the Mod stuff - Circles, I'm a Boy, Can't Explain, etc. Please! Thank you.


rtrudeau
(Bay Area, California)
Posted: Apr 01, 2009 - 12:58
 
 HarrO wrote:

Dude,

That was child's play for the master of the segue.

 
{#High-five}


HarrO
(Just Down the Hill from Paradise)
Posted: Mar 01, 2009 - 00:16
 
 realsleep wrote:
Anyone notice that the end of Big Audio Dynamite sounded like a direct segue into a different Who song?  Bill, was this an intentional transition?
 
Dude,

That was child's play for the master of the segue.


fuh2
(salmon land)
Posted: Jan 28, 2009 - 10:25
 
You mean the greedy BOOMer and BUST generation? Great. 

realsleep
Posted: Jan 28, 2009 - 10:21
 
Anyone notice that the end of Big Audio Dynamite sounded like a direct segue into a different Who song?  Bill, was this an intentional transition?

More_Cowbell
(North of Chicago, IL, USA)
Posted: Jan 28, 2009 - 10:20
 
d-d-d-d-d does a-a-a-a-a-a any-any b-b-b-b-b body no-no-no-no-no know wh-wh-why he st-st st-st-st-st stutters?

ronniegirl
(Middle of New Jersey)
Posted: Oct 25, 2008 - 16:03
 
I will see them this Wednesday.   They still rock!  People talk about Bill playing too much of REM, or Talking Heads, or Peter Gabriel  WELL, if this was MY station, I would play WAY WAY more WHO.  Love them.   BEST R&B band ever.  Period.


EssexTex
(Going Commando on I35)
Posted: Sep 24, 2008 - 05:31
 
Still a great song..., path breaking...ahead of it's time raw energy...no more dated then anything by the Beatles, Stones, Led Zepp etc

Sounds like some of you "greasers"  {#Motor} are still sore after a Mod beating or two...boo hoo!

pinto
(west meade)
Posted: Jun 21, 2008 - 06:40
 
So simple - so perfect
ColdBear
(France)
Posted: Apr 19, 2008 - 08:50
 
It sounds completely distorded here. Is it the same for you ?
(former member)
(The People's Republic of Casiotone)
Posted: Mar 18, 2008 - 20:44
 
keller1 wrote:
Ask yourself when another Keith Moon will turn up.

10.


You know, every time that Rock and Roll circus comes around on PBS I sit mesmerized by "A Quick One." Moon freakin explodes on those drums.
Miss him, miss him.
solrac
(38th parallel)
Posted: Mar 18, 2008 - 20:44
 
put on eminence front(live version) after this one!!!!!!!
ClashWho
Posted: Mar 05, 2008 - 14:12
 
A prime contender for greatest rock song ever. Of course it's a 10.
sharkartist
Posted: Feb 16, 2008 - 09:04
 
keller1 wrote:
Ask yourself when another Keith Moon will turn up.

10.
Not likely, ever again.
keller1
(Altered States)
Posted: Jan 15, 2008 - 21:39
 
Ask yourself when another Keith Moon will turn up.

10.
ottojama
(Estonia)
Posted: Jan 15, 2008 - 21:39
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqfFrCUrEbY
Worth to see more than hear. The Zimmers does My Generation.
Porgie_Tirebiter
(In Communicado)
Posted: Dec 15, 2007 - 17:43
 
Nowadays I've modified the lyrics just a bit:

"I wish I'd died before I got old!"


mfassett
(Redwood City, CA)
Posted: Dec 15, 2007 - 11:57
 
David_Watts wrote:


You're amazing Fred! Rock the Casbah a "9" and My Generation a "1"???


Well... I have to agree... with Fred.
Roverfish
(Tucson, AZ - Thanks for visiting...now go home!)
Posted: Oct 13, 2007 - 16:47
 
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
You are not alone Fred. I am not sure I hate the song, but it is a novelty song, the sort that would feature on a TV nostalgia show reminiscing about the 1960s. Mary Quant mini skirts, Twiggy, Minis with Union Jack roofs, that sort of thing...

Paul, no contradiction from me on your opinion. But one thing you do not mention in your essay is that this song was penned in 1964 when Pete was 19. Isn't puerile a reasonable response at that age? In that time? This isn't exactly Buddy Holly music here. There's a rawness and roiling that really didn't exist in previous decades. Throw in the sociocultural happenings of the times (e.g. mods vs. rockers) and the song carries all the genuineness possibly required. Now, had the band written and performed this 20 years later, different story. Still an outstanding tune in my book.

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