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halvhalv Posts: 680
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Anyone else had the chance to see The Who this tour? I went last night in Vancouver and was blown away! I was apprehensive as the last time I saw them was 20 years when John Entwistle was still alive but I thought the show was pretty incredible. I couldn't have been happier with the set list, especially the The Rock into Love Reign O'er me section. And both Daltrey and Townsend were in top form. Daltrey struggled a little with Love Reign but he completely nailed the scream at the end of Won't Get Fooled Again. It was a goosebump moment. I think The Who have a chance to steal the weekend at Desert Trip this October.

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    JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    crazy stuff
    i like the who but thats all just like
    its no diamond in the rough for me..
    glad you got to enjoy yourself
    though halv
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    Daron OshayDaron Oshay Middletown, NJ Posts: 2,493
    I may be in LA for business in two weeks and gonna try to hit the show at Staples Center
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    gnazteegnaztee Battle Ground, WA Posts: 82
    I'll see them in Portland tomorrow night. Pumped!

    Would love to see the Desert Trip, but A) sold out, and B) holy crap on ticket prices. Fortunately, after tomorrow I will have already seen The Who, Dylan, Neil. Would really like to see McCartney, Stones and Waters though!
    Portland '93, Seattle 1 '98, Seattle 2 '00, Phoenix '03, ACL '09, Dallas '13, OKC '13, ACL 1 '14, Bogota '15, Wrigley 1&2 '16
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    Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    Set list for last night in Seattle:

    Who Are You
    The Seeker
    The Kids Are Alright
    I Can See for Miles
    My Generation
    Squeeze Box
    Behind Blue Eyes
    Bargain
    Join Together
    You Better You Bet
    5:15
    I'm One
    The Rock
    Love, Reign O'er Me
    Eminence Front
    Amazing Journey
    Sparks
    The Acid Queen
    Pinball Wizard
    See Me, Feel Me
    Baba O'Riley
    Won't Get Fooled Again

    Rumor has it that EV was in the audience with daughter Olivia.
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
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    gnazteegnaztee Battle Ground, WA Posts: 82
    So, I'll preface this by saying I'm 39, not old enough to have seen these guys in their prime. However, I just spent 2+hours with goosebumps watching Daltrey and Townshend rock their asses off. What a treat, so happy I saw this tonight. Have seen PJ do Baba a few times, but the original showed how it's really done. Just awesome, so much fun.
    Portland '93, Seattle 1 '98, Seattle 2 '00, Phoenix '03, ACL '09, Dallas '13, OKC '13, ACL 1 '14, Bogota '15, Wrigley 1&2 '16
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    Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    gnaztee said:

    So, I'll preface this by saying I'm 39, not old enough to have seen these guys in their prime. However, I just spent 2+hours with goosebumps watching Daltrey and Townshend rock their asses off. What a treat, so happy I saw this tonight. Have seen PJ do Baba a few times, but the original showed how it's really done. Just awesome, so much fun.

    Welcome to the camp! :rock_on:
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
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    JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,432
    I first saw The Who in 1980.....seeing them next week.......a 36 year span.......damn, I am getting old!
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    Daron OshayDaron Oshay Middletown, NJ Posts: 2,493
    Is there an opener? What time are they hitting stage?
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    Mignelli14Mignelli14 Posts: 626
    Saw them in Toronto. Astounding from those 2
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    Ernie VedderErnie Vedder Redlands, CA Posts: 2,226
    I will be there tonight at the Staples Center in L.A. Add me on SnapChat if you wanna see the performance.
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    Daron OshayDaron Oshay Middletown, NJ Posts: 2,493
    Daron Oshay said:

    Is there an opener? What time are they hitting stage?

    No one?
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    HobbesHobbes Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,383
    Daron Oshay said:

    Daron Oshay said:

    Is there an opener? What time are they hitting stage?

    No one?
    Shit. Saw this earlier and meant to reply. If you went to tonight's show, you already know the answer. If not, they are called Slydigs, outta Manchester, England. Pretty cool sound. Mid-60s, Beatles influence. Kinda sound like Oasis, but different. Definitely worth checking out. I dug 'em. They hit the stage about 7:30. Enjoy the show!
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    Daron OshayDaron Oshay Middletown, NJ Posts: 2,493
    THAT

    WAS

    AMAZING

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    Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    On the amazing journey together you'll ride. . . .

    Setlist?
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
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    Daron OshayDaron Oshay Middletown, NJ Posts: 2,493
    Who Are You
    The Seeker
    The Kids Are Alright
    I Can See for Miles
    My Generation
    Pictures of Lily
    Squeeze Box
    Behind Blue Eyes
    Bargain
    Join Together
    You Better You Bet
    5:15
    I'm One
    The Rock
    Love, Reign O'er Me
    Eminence Front
    Amazing Journey
    Sparks
    The Acid Queen
    Pinball Wizard
    See Me, Feel Me
    Baba O'Riley
    Won't Get Fooled Again
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    Daron OshayDaron Oshay Middletown, NJ Posts: 2,493
    The BHBE > Bargain > Join Together run was particularly great
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    Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    I really loved hearing Bargain at the shows I went to. Great having it revived.
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
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    gnazteegnaztee Battle Ground, WA Posts: 82
    Digging the fact they are selling digital boots on their web site too.
    Portland '93, Seattle 1 '98, Seattle 2 '00, Phoenix '03, ACL '09, Dallas '13, OKC '13, ACL 1 '14, Bogota '15, Wrigley 1&2 '16
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    WobbieWobbie Posts: 29,467
    I'm gonna throw this in here for the whoprincess.

    I just found this.....I know you know this guy and they toured with the who way back when....I'm ten minutes in and it looks pretty good.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdQvh1pR5CU
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
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    Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    ^^^ Well, ain't you up on your Whostory. :tongue:
    Yes, The Who and the Small Faces infamously toured Oz and NZ in the 60s.

    I am a big fan of Steve's singing and I'm sure I'll enjoy watching this, thanks!
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
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    WobbieWobbie Posts: 29,467
    here's another something I never knew of (but you probably did)....

    https://youtu.be/-SdeES2rkvs
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
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    WobbieWobbie Posts: 29,467
    ^^^^ Pete does save it for later....I wonder if that's how Ed got turned on to the song?
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
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    Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    Wobbie said:

    ^^^^ Pete does save it for later....I wonder if that's how Ed got turned on to the song?

    Yes, I have that very video on VHS. :lol: It's finally coming out on DVD. David Gilmore plays on it. Not long ago Pete said something about how much he enjoyed working with Gilmore.

    That would be my guess how Ed got Save It for Later. This clip has Dave Wakeling telling the story of how Pete called him because he couldn't work out the song's tuning. I'd read an interview where he talked about it but in this he goes on to tell about meeting Pete and hearing him perform it. The interviewer is kind of obnoxious but once you get past that it's a cool story.

    https://youtu.be/cTHbUstBHp8
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
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    WobbieWobbie Posts: 29,467
    the DVD is $12, ppd, at maximumsound.org
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
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    weddingparadeweddingparade Posts: 1,179
    good tip on the deep end live new release. i also gots that on vhs. for sure thats where ed got the betterman tag from.
    i'm really hoping one day pete releases the white city dvd(i only have the vhs)
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    Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    weddingparade said:

    good tip on the deep end live new release. i also gots that on vhs. for sure thats where ed got the betterman tag from.
    i'm really hoping one day pete releases the white city dvd(i only have the vhs)

    I hadn't watched that deep end show in years till Rob reminded me of it. Watched it last night--wow! Face the Face brings down the house.
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
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    weddingparadeweddingparade Posts: 1,179
    agreed on face the face
    this below link is good cause u open up the comments and it has a direct link to each song start :)
    growing up pete was always number 1. especially loved all his solo stuff
    stop hurting people. after the fire, gilmour. WOW
    Pete Townshend - Deep End Live 1985 Full Concert [HD]
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SdeES2rkvs
    Won't Get Fooled Again
    A Little Is Enough
    Secondhand Love
    Behind Blue Eyes
    Barefooting (Parker)
    After the Fire
    Love on the Air
    I Put A Spell On You (Hawkins)
    I'm One -
    Magic Bus
    Save It For Later - (The English Beat / Dave Wakeling)
    Eyesight to the Blind (Sonny Boy Williamson)
    Walking (Miles Davis)
    Stop Hurting People
    The Sea Refuses No River
    Face the Face
    Pinball Wizard
    Give Blood -
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    weddingparadeweddingparade Posts: 1,179
    white city
    pete should re-release it asap
    White City the movie, Part 1
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iFtg4JFgzE
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    Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    weddingparade said:

    agreed on face the face
    this below link is good cause u open up the comments and it has a direct link to each song start :)
    growing up pete was always number 1. especially loved all his solo stuff
    stop hurting people. after the fire, gilmour. WOW
    Pete Townshend - Deep End Live 1985 Full Concert [HD]
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SdeES2rkvs
    Won't Get Fooled Again
    A Little Is Enough
    Secondhand Love
    Behind Blue Eyes
    Barefooting (Parker)
    After the Fire
    Love on the Air
    I Put A Spell On You (Hawkins)
    I'm One -
    Magic Bus
    Save It For Later - (The English Beat / Dave Wakeling)
    Eyesight to the Blind (Sonny Boy Williamson)
    Walking (Miles Davis)
    Stop Hurting People
    The Sea Refuses No River
    Face the Face
    Pinball Wizard
    Give Blood -

    That harmonica player was amazing, especially on Eyesight to the Blind. I've never heard anybody play harmonica like that, practically like a lead instrument.
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
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