Pete Townshend: "Who Came First". Thoughts?

brianlux

I came across a decent vinyl copy of this the other day and couldn't remember the last time I'd listened to it.  I had a copy of this sometime in the 80s that I sold off at some point, but couldn't remember the last time I'd listened to it- probably at least 30, maybe 40 years ago. So I gave it a go.

I remembered "Pure and Easy" and loved it all over again immediately. 
I didn't remember the second song, "Evolution", but dug it right off.  Same with #3, "Forever's No Time At All".
But then the last song on side one, not so much.  Same with most of side 2.  Still, well worth having for those three first songs.

Anybody a fan, and if so, what works for you?

josevolution

I’ve been listening to lots of PT lately I wish he would do a solo tour! Love his music voice his lyrics 🤘

josevolution

https://open.spotify.com/album/087L3V51CghCZxwxvnsEcg?si=GRBvZ0EpT7qF1jDPOrL0_A

The Brixton shows are epic with Dave Gilmour on lead Simon Phillip drums is insane 

josevolution

Also Who’s next reissue is great lots of demos of PT singing Who classics 

GlowGirl

josevolution said:

I’ve been listening to lots of PT lately I wish he would do a solo tour! Love his music voice his lyrics 🤘

I wish he would do another solo show as well. I remember in the mid-90s when I first moved to NYC I was so young and broke and Pete was doing a solo show at a relatively small place. The tickets sold out so I found someone selling a ticket in the Village Voice. It cost $99 which was a fortune to me back then - but pulled the trigger. The floor was GA and I got to the front and ended up with a pick from Pete. 

Next solo show I saw of his was when he did Quadrophenia with the orchestra at Lincoln Center. That ticket made $99 look like a bargain. 

brianlux

josevolution said:

I’ve been listening to lots of PT lately I wish he would do a solo tour! Love his music voice his lyrics 🤘

Great shirt!

Yes, I too really like Pete's singing.  Although I can't say I love all the songs on Who Came First, his singing is terrific, especially on "Pure and Easy".  When I put that on yesterday, it was blissful!