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[QUOTE=Lunch]Oh yea, Long Live Rock is one I forgot to mention, as well as the Seeker. Originally I thought Long Live Rock was a little lame and cliche, but recently I've started liking it a lot more. It fits perfectly for the credits at the end of The Kids Are Alright.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I think it paints a nice vivid picture of a chaotic Who gig. And it's funny, also:

Down at the Astoria the scene was changing,
Bingo and rock were pushing out X-rating,
We were the first band to vomit in the bar,
And find the distance to the stage too far,
Meanwhile it's getting late at ten o'clock,
Rock is dead they say,
Long live rock.

Long live rock, I need it every night,
Long live rock, come on and join the line,
Long live rock, be it dead or alive.

People walk in sideways pretending that they're leaving,
We put on our makeup and work out all the lead-ins,
Jack is in the alley selling tickets made in Hong Kong,
Promoter's in the pay box wondering where the band's gone,
Back in the pub the governor stops the clock,
Rock is dead, they say,
Long live rock.

Long live rock, I need it every night,
Long live rock, come on and join the line,
Long live rock, be it dead or alive.

Landslide, rocks are falling,
Falling down 'round our very heads,
We tried but you were yawning,
Look again, rock is dead, rock is dead, rock is dead.

The place is really jumping to the high-watt amps,
'Til a 20-inch cymbal fell and cut the lamps,
In the blackout they dance right into the aisle,
And as the doors fly open even the promoter smiles,
Someone takes his pants off and the rafters knock,
Rock is dead, they say,
Long live rock, long live rock, long live rock.

Long live rock, long live rock, long live rock,
Long live rock, long live rock, long live rock.

Long live rock, I need it every night,
Long live rock, come on and join the line,
Long live rock, be it dead or alive.

:lol:

Pete does a great job on vocals, too. Pure And Easy is another great tune that never made an "official" album". Naked Eye, as well.

Parts of it also seem very sentimental as well, like "...And find the distance to the stage too far", and "..And as the doors fly open even the promoter smiles".

Great Who songs not on an "official" album:
The Seeker
The Relay
Join Together
Long Live Rock
Let's See Action
Naked Eye
Pure and Easy
Baby Don't You Do It
And obviously many earlier cuts, especially the added bonus tracks on the Sell Out album.

[QUOTE=JohnXDoe]Pink, I haven't forgotten about you. I've never uploaded anything to anyone before. What's the best and most effecient way I can get the X material to you, about how long will it take, and can I use my computer for other things while I do it? I have medium DSL. Just some basic info will help me get started in that direction.[/QUOTE]
you should zip the album files using winzip or winrar. then go to [url]www.yousendit.com[/url] and upload the zip/rar file and have it send it to me at [email]pinkfreud2100@aol.com[/email]

thanks a lot man. just do whatever album you think is their best or their most accessible.

It probably goes a bit underrated since it wasn't on an album. Albums last, and singles usually don't (unless they were huge, like Can't Explain, etc). Also, it doesn't really stand up as a rock anthem compared to Baba or Won't Get Fooled Again, so it's not easily recognizable. Still a very good song though.

When was it recorded? It sounds like a Quadrophenia- By Numbers era song.

[QUOTE=rockinbass17]When was it recorded? It sounds like a Quadrophenia- By Numbers era song.[/QUOTE]

Sometime between '71 and '74 I think.

Anyways, yesterday I picked up the Live At the Isle of White DVD yesterday, and I'm loving it. They have so much stage presence... Even if some of the performances might not be quite Live at Leed's calibar, the fact that there's video to acompany it makes it increadible.

[QUOTE=rockinbass17]When was it recorded? It sounds like a Quadrophenia- By Numbers era song.[/QUOTE]

I want to say 1972 off the top of my head. If I'm remembering correctly when Townshend was searching for concepts before he settled on the Quadrophenia idea, he dabbled in something about the life of rock, and if rock is dead, or something to that extent. He went through quite a few ideas before getting to the mod story that become Quadrophenia.
[QUOTE=Obi One Kenodi]Anyways, yesterday I picked up the Live At the Isle of White DVD yesterday, and I'm loving it. They have so much stage presence... Even if some of the performances might not be quite Live at Leed's calibar, the fact that there's video to acompany it makes it increadible.[/QUOTE]

I think the sound is lacking a little bit, and Pete doesn't play as well as he does on LaL, but other than that, it's a great performance. And as you said, it's nice to have any video from their prime years. Some parts still stun me when I watch it (Young Man Blues is amazing).

[quote] I think the sound is lacking a little bit, and Pete doesn't play as well as he does on LaL, but other than that, it's a great performance. And as you said, it's nice to have any video from their prime years. Some parts still stun me when I watch it (Young Man Blues is amazing).[/quote]

Yeah, that might be my favorite so far. I haven't had time to watch all of Tommy yet, but I shall soon.

I've always like the Overture so that performance was great for me, and the finish on We're Not Gonna Take It is really magical, honestly. I was upset that they didn't have the Amazing Journey>Sparks footage though.

[QUOTE=Lunch]I've always like the Overture so that performance was great for me, and the finish on We're Not Gonna Take It is really magical, honestly. I was upset that they didn't have the Amazing Journey>Sparks footage though.[/QUOTE]

No Sparks :eek: even the Woodstock one kicked ***!

I know, it's on the soundtrack but not the DVD. Unfortunate, I really wish I could see footage of Amazing Journey and Sparks, considering how absolutely amazing the versions at Leeds and at the Isle of Wight are.

Tommy....:rolleyes:

Lunch, I recommend you STOP posting. :)

Haha, that was really funny to me for some reason.

How 'bout that Who?

Yeah, they kick up a storm. New info says they will be hitting the road by summer and taking it all over the world. They are back in studio this month with the band and Pete sounds energized. I'm really looking forward to this. Hopefully the old geezers don't give out before the end of the year. :(

Pete says the American leg of the tour starts in September, which sucks for me cause I'm gonna be going of to college when that happens. I was hoping it would be in the summer so I could go with my friends around here, but oh well. I have to see them anywhere they go.

Edit: I'm working on a review of Live at Leeds, mainly out of boredom but also because I'm trying to express how amazing it is in words.

Edit 2: Here's the finished review, comment please:
[url]http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=5171[/url]

The Who will headline T in the Park alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers

I'm (hoping I will go) going although I got to go by aeroplane from the Netherlands :P

[QUOTE=Dragon_Prince]The Who will headline T in the Park alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers

I'm (hoping I will go) going although I got to go by aeroplane from the Netherlands :P[/QUOTE]
I live in America and have no idea what that is, but it will no doubt be an awesome double headliner show. And if The Who come on last (which I'm sure they will) they will have to turn in a strong performance to follow the Chili Peppers. Should be a good gig.

[QUOTE=JohnXDoe]I live in America and have no idea what that is, but it will no doubt be an awesome double headliner show. And if The Who come on last (which I'm sure they will) they will have to turn in a strong performance to follow the Chili Peppers. Should be a good gig.[/QUOTE]

I [i]really[/i] wish I could go, but alas I live in America. Amagin if they had Flea come out to play a few numbers with, it would the closest to having John back they've come so far.

T in the park is in scotland

and on 7july I'm seeing Sting here so it will be hard to get to scotland but I'll try :P

[QUOTE=Obi One Kenodi]I [i]really[/i] wish I could go, but alas I live in America. Amagin if they had Flea come out to play a few numbers with, it would the closest to having John back they've come so far.[/QUOTE]
That would be wild with Flea kicking out the jams with the Who. If Pino wouldn't be insulted. And I'm sure he wouldn't. He's a real pro. Just the thought of Flea going nuts with The Who makes me tingle in a very special place. :)

[QUOTE=Dragon_Prince]T in the park is in scotland

and on 7july I'm seeing Sting here so it will be hard to get to scotland but I'll try :P[/QUOTE]
You will make it for The Who. WTF Sting at the sacrifice of The Who, WTF? :confused:

It probably will be 7 july sting
8 july plain to scotland, arrive there before chili peppers, and watch them
next day watch the who
next day go to london
next week have fun

:P

That would be a great few days.

I wouldn't miss the Who for anything.

[QUOTE=Lunch]That would be a great few days.

I wouldn't miss the Who for anything.[/QUOTE]

Yup, it'll be a great trip ^^ :)

Sting, RHCP and The Who in 3 days :P could it be better? :P(Yes live 8 :P)

I don't care about Sting or the RHCP really, but it would be cool to see them anyway. And the Who finishing it off would be incredible.

I think it's about time I start posting in this thread.

After having, and loving the album [I]Tommy[/I] for awhile now, I finally saw the film. It was pretty weird.

Yeah, so this Concert In The T or whatever sold out in an hour. Good start, I say....
[QUOTE=fwqhgads]I think it's about time I start posting in this thread.

After having, and loving the album [I]Tommy[/I] for awhile now, I finally saw the film. It was pretty weird.[/QUOTE]
Get the hell out. We've been happy here. :angry:

I don't really like the film all that much. Which is saying something for me, the biggest Tommy whore around here. I heard the musicial was awesome though. I've heard the soundtrack and it was great.

I want to see the Quadrophenia movie, I've heard promising things about that too.

Edit: Have they released any dates yet?

Nothing solid for the tour. They are getting busy, though. Pete and Roger are set to play some dates at a Liverpool shindig (not as the Who) and I believe the band is set to play another Princess Trust concert. Or whatever it is. Pete's website has more info in The Who section. It's a members only thing, so I'm gonna copy and paste later, as I have to leave my house for a moment.

Ok cool. Make sure you keep us updated if we don't get the info.

@JohnXDoe, idd one hour, there me was in time through the waitline on ticketmaster.co.uk and than all of a sudden I couldn't order them from holland =S

Didn't realise there was a Quadrophenia movie.

/Has 4 tickets to T In The Park.

:smoke:

[QUOTE=Dragon_Prince]@JohnXDoe, idd one hour, there me was in time through the waitline on ticketmaster.co.uk and than all of a sudden I couldn't order them from holland =S[/QUOTE]
That sucks, man. I hate when that happens. I mean, I've been shut out before because of a sellout, but never because I couldn't order from my location. What's up with that?

Meh, you can still see them sometime this year, most likely. Hopefully Holland orders will be accepted. :p
[QUOTE=HeavyRiva]Didn't realise there was a Quadrophenia movie.[/QUOTE]
Yup. It's very good and I highly recommend it. It stands on it's own as it's own film, too. It's not a musical like the Tommy film. It's a straight drama and it tells the story straight. It's got it all. Jimmy, the Face, mods, rockers, rioting on the beach, uppers, downers, all arounders. GS Scooters. The whole mod thing. And it's got a remixed (by John) Quadrophenia soundtrack that perfectly suits the film. Do check it out.
[QUOTE=DuncMaster V2]/Has 4 tickets to T In The Park.

:smoke:[/QUOTE]
Yeah, well, enjoy your smoke. :angry:

/envy

I heard the remix for the soundtrack was great. Although I never really cared much about the whole mod thing, it would still be interesting.

[QUOTE=JohnXDoe]Get the hell out. We've been happy here. :angry:[/QUOTE]
:angry:

[SIZE="6"]Official Who Tour Dates And News From The Official Who Website.[/SIZE]

[b]17 February 2006[/b]

Liverpool next?

The Liverpool Echo have announced today that the band will be playing two dates in Liverpool in early July. The story runs:

Guess Who's coming to the Pops? Feb 17 2006

EXCLUSIVE by Joe Riley, Liverpool Echo

ROCK legends The Who are to play Liverpool's Summer Pops.

And not once but TWICE Ringo Starr's son Zak Starkey will be their drummer for the double whammy in July.

Today, Who frontman Roger Daltrey told the ECHO: "We can't wait to be back in Liverpool.

"It's been almost 40 years." Daltrey and fellow original Who legend Pete Townshend play the 4,000-seater big top on July 5 and 6.

A quick sell-out is expected when tickets go on sale at 9am NEXT Friday, February 24.

Prices range from 34.50 to 42.50 (pounds sterling). The concerts are the band's only dates in the north.

It will be the first time they have performed in Liverpool since a date at Liverpool University in October 1971.

The gigs come as The Who prepare to release their first album of new material for two decades.

But the emphasis of the Liverpool programme will feature back catalogue mega-hits such as My Generation and Pinball Wizard.

Roger Daltrey said: "Liverpool has such a great musical history. I can't believe it's been almost four decades since we played there.

"We're really looking forward to the show"
* Ticket hotline: 0870 151 4000.

As far as I know this show HASN'T yet been confirmed but I'll let you know as soon as I find out.

Matt

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[b]19 February 2006[/b]

Austrian and German dates added

It looks like three concerts in Germany have now been advertised and put on sale.

The shows take place in Bonn (Museumplatz) on July 11, Berlin (Wuhleide) on July 12 and Ulm Muensterplatz on July 23rd.

The promoter is advertising tickets at the following website: MLK

I've also been told that a date in Austria is also on sale now. The band are scheduled to play at the Lovely Days Festival at St Polten in Austria on July 22. Tickets and details are are this (non english language) website.

I will post as many details as I can when I get them for all gigs but it would seem that shows are being announced before I receive confirmation that they've actually been confirmed!

Matt

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[b] 20 February 2006[/b]

Live at Leeds UPDATED

The band have been announced as headliners at the Leeds O2 Wireless Festival on June 25. The band will be supported by the Flaming Lips and the Super Furry Animals.

Tickets are on sale now to O2 customers and to others from Feb 24 from: O2.

Matt

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[b] 21 February 2006[/b]

Irish gig announced

The Who to headline the Oxegen Festival

The Who (and the Red Hot Chili Peppers) have been confirmed as the headline acts for this year's Oxegen festival.

The band will top the Main Stage billing on Sat (July 8) at Ireland's Punchestown Racecourse.

The Saturday will also see sets from The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Richard Ashcroft, Primal Scream and Bellx1,

Tickets for Oxegen 2006 will go on sale on March 3 at 8am.

For more information visit [url]www.oxegen.ie[/url].

Matt

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[b] 23 February 2006[/b]

Bristol City gig

The band are to play a gig at Bristol City Football ground on June 28th. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster UK here.

Matt

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[b]24 February 2006[/b]

France added to the itinery

Promoters in Fraance have announced three gigs (2 in France, 1 in Monte Carlo). The gigs are:

SPORTING CLUB - Monte-Carlo July 15 2006

THEATRE ANTIQUE - VienneFestival Côte du Rock July 17 2006

LE GALAXIE - AmnévilleRue de l'Europe - 57360 Amnéville July 18 2006

The promoters website is here

Matt

yes I know :) it's good to see that many dates

*still hoping for holland dates*

Now if they only would vary their setlist that would be great but I guess that's why they play Europe.
Great way to justify to themselves playing the same ol tunes in same order each show with no varaition of any kind.

Hey, I'm just happy they're able and willing to tour again at age 60+. Cut them some slack.

John: Looks like good news, I'm just waiting for those U.S. dates.

Edit: My local CD shop has the deluxe edition of Who's Next (the one with the live disc and the bonus material) on sale for $20, so I might try to pick that up soon. It's still expensive but obviously much better than $30, and I want that live disc.