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Live In Boston (film)
''Live in Boston'' is a concert film of a concert performed by The Who on September 27, 2002 (mistakenly credited as September 24, 2002) in Boston, Massachusetts. This concert was the second to the last concert of The Who's first tour without bass player John Entwistle, who died just prior to the beginning of the tour, being replaced by Pino Palladino, who made his debut with The Who on this tour, remaining until 2017. Simon Townshend (Pete's brother, who had also appeared on the ''Quadrophenia'' Tour of 1996-1997) also became a regular member of The Who's touring band on this tour. An audio only CD release of this concert was also released as a part of '' Encore Series 2002.'' Bonus features on the DVD include interviews with Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, along with a gallery including artwork by John Entwistle. Songs performed #" I Can't Explain" #" Substitute" #"Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" #"Who Are You" #" Another Tricky Day" #" The Relay" #" Bargain" #"Baba O'Riley" #" S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Their classic lineup consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist and singer John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, and have sold over 100 million records worldwide. Their contributions to rock music include the development of the Marshall Stack, large PA systems, the use of the synthesizer, Entwistle and Moon's influential playing styles, Townshend's feedback and power chord guitar technique, and the development of the rock opera. They are cited as an influence by many hard rock, punk rock, power pop and mod bands, and their songs are still regularly played. The Who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. The Who developed from an earlier group, the Detours, and established themselves as part of the pop art and mod movements, featuring auto-destructive art by d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encore Series 2002
The Encore Series are concert recordings developed initially in 2002 through a partnership between The Who anTheMusic.com The series was created as legal alternative to bootlegs of major artists' complete concert tours. Each series is authorised by the artists, and recorded directly from the artists' sound board. The recordings are typically released as a series of individual CD albums, one recording for each tour date, along with a boxed set containing each show's recording. All profits from the series go to charitable causes. Releases *The Who – '' Encore Series 2002'', '' Encore Series 2004'', ''Encore Series 2006 The Encore Series are concert recordings developed initially in 2002 through a partnership between The Who anTheMusic.com The series was created as legal alternative to Bootleg recording, bootlegs of major artists' complete concert tours. Each se ...'', '' Encore Series 2007'', '' Live at Lyon'', and '' Live in Boston'' * Duran Duran – ''Encore Series 2003'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Better You Bet
"You Better You Bet" is a song by British rock band the Who, appearing as the first track on their 1981 album '' Face Dances''. It is sung by frontman Roger Daltrey with backing vocals from Pete Townshend and bassist John Entwistle. Townshend's guitar part is performed on a Rickenbacker 360/12. "You Better You Bet" became a hit and one of the Who's most recognizable songs. It was the last single by the band that reached the top 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, reaching No. 18. The track was at No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Top Tracks chart for five weeks beginning 4 April 1981. It was also their last single to hit the top ten in the UK, peaking at No. 9. Background "You Better You Bet" was written by Pete Townshend as a love song for his girlfriend at the time: "I developed You Better You Bet'over several weeks of clubbing and partying. I had gone through a lean period in my marriage and was seeing the daughter of a friend of mine. I wanted it to be a good song because the girl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Behind Blue Eyes
"Behind Blue Eyes" is a song by English rock band the Who. It is the second single from the band's fifth album, ''Who's Next'' (1971), and was originally written by Pete Townshend for his '' Lifehouse'' project. The song is one of the Who's best-known recordings and has been covered by many artists, including Limp Bizkit. Background "Behind Blue Eyes" originated after a Who concert in Denver on 9 June 1970. Following the performance, Townshend became tempted by a female groupie, but he instead went back to his room alone, possibly as a result of the teachings of his spiritual leader, Meher Baba. Upon reaching his room, he began writing a prayer, the first words being "When my fist clenches, crack it open..." These words later appeared as lyrics in the "climactic rocking section" of "Behind Blue Eyes." When "Behind Blue Eyes" was to be released as part of the aborted ''Lifehouse'' project, the song was sung from the point of view of the main villain, Jumbo. The lyrics are a first- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eminence Front
"Eminence Front" is a song written and sung by Pete Townshend of the Who. It appears as the sixth track on the group's 1982 studio album, ''It's Hard''. The single reached number 68 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Background and recording In the song, Townshend sings about the delusions and drug use of the wealthy and hedonistic. The lyrics describe a party in which people hide from their problems behind a façade. Townshend has introduced the song in live performances with: "This song is about what happens when you take too much white powder; it's called 'Eminence Front.The Archivist (11 October 2011)"Video Classics: Eminence Front". Wnew.com. Retrieved 29 October 2012. In an interview, Townshend explained: In the originally released version, there is a timing flaw or a syncopation in the first chorus, where Townshend sings "behind an eminence front" at the same time Daltrey sings "it's an eminence front", with Townshend one syllable behind. A more linear-sounding remixed v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love, Reign O'er Me
"Love, Reign o'er Me", subtitled "Pete's Theme", is a song by English rock band The Who. Written and composed by guitarist Pete Townshend, it was released on 27 October 1973 as the second single from the band's sixth studio album and second rock opera, ''Quadrophenia.'' It is the final song on the album, and has been a concert staple for years. The song peaked at number 76 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 54 on ''Cash Box''. Origin and recording "Love, Reign o'er Me," along with "Is It in My Head?" (also from ''Quadrophenia''), date back to 1972. Both songs were originally intended to be part of the unreleased autobiographical album, '' Rock Is Dead—Long Live Rock!'' This later evolved into ''Quadrophenia.'' Lyrics "Love, Reign o'er Me" concerns the main character of ''Quadrophenia,'' Jimmy, having a personal crisis. With nothing left to live for, he finds a spiritual redemption in pouring rain. As Townshend described the song: trefers to Meher Baba's one time comme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sea And Sand
"Sea and Sand" is a song by The Who. It was released on the group's 1973 rock opera album ''Quadrophenia'', where it is the second track of the third side of the record. Lyrics and music The first song to take place once ''Quadrophenias narrative moves to Brighton, "Sea and Sand" portrays opera protagonist Jimmy's affinity for the beach as an escape from the unpleasant realities of home and life, as well as his memories from past mod gatherings at Brighton. With singing by both Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, slow dreamy parts and fast angry parts, and a coda that reprises the early Who single " I'm the Face", "Sea and Sand" is almost a mini-opera unto itself, and is one of the album's most characteristic tracks. It is one of four songs on the album to reference the mod movement. "Sea and Sand" also marks a point of reflection in the narrative. After the protagonist leaves home, he is left on the beach. He reflects about his inadequacy in love and inability to fit in at home ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baba O'Riley
"Baba O'Riley" is a song by the English rock band the Who, and the opening track to their fifth album ''Who's Next'' (1971). It was issued in Europe as a single on 23 October 1971, coupled with "My Wife". Roger Daltrey sings most of the song, with Pete Townshend singing the middle eight: "Don't cry/ don't raise your eye/ it's only teenage wasteland". "Baba O'Riley" appears in ''Time'' magazine's "All-Time 100 Songs" list, ''Rolling Stone''s list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time", and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. It also features on live albums: ''Who's Last'', ''Live from Royal Albert Hall'', ''Live from Toronto'', and ''Greatest Hits Live''. The original recording's violin solo is played on harmonica by Daltrey when performed live. Title The song is often incorrectly referred to as "Teenage Wasteland", due to these oft-repeated words in the song's chorus refrain. "Teenage Wasteland" was in fact a working title for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bargain (The Who Song)
"Bargain" is a song written by Pete Townshend that was first released by the Who on their 1971 album ''Who's Next''. It is a love song, although the intended subject of the song is God rather than a woman. The song has been included on several compilation and live albums. It was also included on several of Townshend's solo projects. Critics have praised the song's lyricism and power, as well as the performance of the band on the song. Townshend acknowledged during the Who's concert at the Prudential Center in Newark on 19 March 2016 that this is his favorite song on the album. Lyrics and music "Bargain" is a love song. The opening lines are: The lyrics are typical love song lyrics in which the singer says he will give up everything to win his love, and that the singer would consider that a bargain. However, the lyrics do not identify who the subject of the singer's love is. Townshend has stated the song was influenced by Indian mystic Meher Baba and that the subject of the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Relay
"Relay" (titled "The Relay" in the United States) is a song written by Pete Townshend, the guitarist of the Who, for the band's aborted '' Lifehouse'' project. The song was also released as a moderately successful single in 1972. It was also the last non-album single by the Who until " Real Good Looking Boy", 32 years later. Background "Relay" was originally written as part of the unfinished '' Lifehouse'' rock opera, however, like " Join Together", it was not written until 1972, when Pete Townshend revisited the project, at Roger Daltrey's suggestion. In 1972, the song was resurrected to be used in '' Rock Is Dead—Long Live Rock!'', another abandoned Who album that was to be released in 1972. The song was recorded during the same sessions as " Join Together" and a demo of "Long Live Rock" in May 1972. "Relay" was released as a single in late 1972, backed with the Keith Moon-penned track, " Waspman". The single charted in the Top 40 in both the UK and US, reaching #21 in the Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Another Tricky Day
"Another Tricky Day" is the ninth track on The Who's album '' Face Dances'', written by Who guitarist Pete Townshend. Background According to Townshend, keyboardist John Bundrick, who was playing with the Who on tour, inspired the song. The lyrics of the track claim that there is "no social crisis", saying that this so-called dilemma is "just another tricky day". Steve Grantley and Alan Parker, authors of the book ''The Who by Numbers: The Story of The Who Through Their Music'', compare the track's lyrical content to the Rolling Stones' track, "You Can't Always Get What You Want". They also say that the track is "still a pragmatic and optimistic note on which to end '' ace Dances'." The editors of ''Rolling Stone'' described the song as "a defiant yet complex tune about music's power amid life's problems." Author Chris Charlesworth described the lyrics as "pessimistic" while acknowledging that the song was "more interesting than most on ''Face Dances''." In 2015, the editors o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who Are You (The Who Song)
"Who Are You" is the title track on The Who's 1978 album, ''Who Are You'', the last album released by the group before Keith Moon's death in September 1978. It was written by Pete Townshend and released as a double-A-sided single with the John Entwistle composition " Had Enough", also featured on the album. The song was one of the band's biggest hits in North America, peaking at number 7 in Canada and at number 14 in the United States, and has become one of the band's signature tunes at their live shows. The piano on the track is played by Rod Argent. Background The lyrics of "Who Are You" were inspired by an incident Townshend experienced. After going out drinking with Steve Jones and Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols, Townshend was found in a "Soho doorway" by a policeman, who recognized him and said he would let him go if he could safely walk away. However, as explained by Townshend in his autobiography '' Who I Am'', the last verse is about an early incident, that happened on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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