"Now ladies and gentlemen, dig The Who"....Keith Richards introduces today's piece of musical history: The Who's performance of "A Quick One While He's Away" at the Rock N' Roll Circus. Now to anyone who knows me, has seen the many, many poster in my room, or has seen my favorite Who edition Chuck Taylor's it is no surprise that I am writing about The Who. They are the center of everything I love about rock n' roll. Talk about three instruments being played at genius levels and all fitting in and fighting against each other at the same time to create a true rock n roll sound. Nobody is sitting back and enjoying the ride in this band; John, Roger, Pete, and Keith are all driving their sound with soul grit. Now this video shows the amazing live show that The Who put on. The Who in their true and natural state is as a live band. This song shows off Pete's signature style of music writing: the rock opera. Not quite in Tommy territory yet, A Quick One is a mini-operaesque piece, performed here in 1968. Watch and enjoy the amazing high notes hit by one of if not the best bass player ever, John Entwistle and the mic swinging skills of Roger Daltrey. AND, the best part of The Who: Keith Moon. Why do I love The Who so much? Keith Moon. Here he is in his regular form, being the best drummer in the world and entertaining the masses. The sound of drumming perfection to my ears. Enjoy and have a most wonderful day!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1ku7QNRudg
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