The Who played their set at Woodstock starting at five in the morning and ending just after six, as the sun rose in the sky. "See Me, Feel Me" is from their album Tommy, a rock opera. It tells a story warning against the worship of false idols. Tommy was adapted to film by director Ken Russell in 1975. The movie starred The Who's lead singer, Roger Daltrey, in the title role. He starred opposite Ann-Margret and Oliver Reed in a cast that included Elton John, Tina Turner, and Eric Clapton along with the other members of The Who. The movie is a hoot and then some.
@@africareact You might want to even watch a bit of the movie "Woodstock," which is a legendary documentary of the event, featuring marvelous performances by a multitude of great artists from the '60s.
@@africareact I've seen the Woodstock movie several times over the decades. I was still learning how to walk when the actual event happened. The festival played out over three days. The movie over three hours in some edits. The initial edit left out CCR's performance and they were on fire that night. The Kids Are Alright, the 1979 rockumentary film about The Who features their performance of "See Me, Feel Me" at Woodstock as well. I saw that film before I saw the Woodstock film. Woodstock was the name of the town nearest the concert space. It was also the name of the little yellow bird that was side kick to Snoopy the cartoon character. When I was a child and I would over hear my aunts and uncles talking about Woodstock, I would think how neat it was that they were talking about a cartoon in the newspaper! [grin]
I seen them at a all day music concert in 1976 at Anaheim stadium in California. The were the last act just as the sun set, best concert I've ever been at. The bass was so loud you could feel it through the seats in the stadium.
😂THE WHO, are in the GUINESS BOOK OF RECORDS, as the most loud concert ever! 😂PETE TOWNSEND, is almost unable to hear anymore today, after 50 years plating too much loud, WITH A WALL OF MARSHALL'S AMP! 😂👍
incredible how The Who played there in the early morning at Woodstock, so much energy. They and Hendrix where a sign of the upcoming 70s and the End of the Hippiemusic of the 60s.
Lead guitarist and songwriter Pete Townsend very much had a spiritual core. It is displayed prominently through some of the band's more popular tracks. As another person has mentioned, this song is from the band's double LP rock opera Tommy. Tommy is deaf, dumb and blind, but he still sees the Divine inwardly and exhibits it. This was the first rock opera ever. Also, this performance is from the epic Woodstock concert, where over 400,000 people were in attendance over three days in upstate New York.
@@africareact You are most welcome, my dear. I was very impressed that you picked up on the spiritual underpinning of this track upon a first listen. In the album tune, "We're Not Gonna Take It," Tommy speaks to his growing band of followers from what is termed his Holiday Camp: "Welcome to the camp, I guess you all know why we're here My name is Tommy, and I became aware this year" "Aware" ... of that marvelous inner light that radiates silently within us all. ❤️ Blessings to you, AR. Keep up the good work. 🤗
This was a cleaner performance than the Isle of Wright. Not necessarily better, but perhaps a better introduction. Without context of the story though, doesn't have the same power.
Yes, a very spiritual song! But I think you needed to set the volume a bit higher. Just because the lyrics are repeated and it has a gradual buildup doesn't make it less energetic. I love how it builds up to such a big crazy ending from such a quiet beginning! Try watching the guitarist instead of the singer for a while ;) This was some of the loudest music that existed at the time, the very beginning of hard rock, metal, punk, and grunge.
Roger Daltrey (lead singer) said in his autobiography that during the time they performed that song, the sun began to rise...and it was Sunday morning. In his words: "God put on a light show for us."
This is one of my favorite parts of the Tommy rock opera. The Who are right up there with The Beatles for me.
Glad to hear this 😍
@@africareact The Who was one step ahead of Rock
THE WHO ahead of their time!
The Who played their set at Woodstock starting at five in the morning and ending just after six, as the sun rose in the sky. "See Me, Feel Me" is from their album Tommy, a rock opera. It tells a story warning against the worship of false idols. Tommy was adapted to film by director Ken Russell in 1975. The movie starred The Who's lead singer, Roger Daltrey, in the title role. He starred opposite Ann-Margret and Oliver Reed in a cast that included Elton John, Tina Turner, and Eric Clapton along with the other members of The Who. The movie is a hoot and then some.
Wow! Thanks for sharing this info. Now I need to watch the movie. Must have been a great long performance at Woodstock
@@africareact You might want to even watch a bit of the movie "Woodstock," which is a legendary documentary of the event, featuring marvelous performances by a multitude of great artists from the '60s.
@@africareact I've seen the Woodstock movie several times over the decades. I was still learning how to walk when the actual event happened. The festival played out over three days. The movie over three hours in some edits. The initial edit left out CCR's performance and they were on fire that night. The Kids Are Alright, the 1979 rockumentary film about The Who features their performance of "See Me, Feel Me" at Woodstock as well. I saw that film before I saw the Woodstock film. Woodstock was the name of the town nearest the concert space. It was also the name of the little yellow bird that was side kick to Snoopy the cartoon character. When I was a child and I would over hear my aunts and uncles talking about Woodstock, I would think how neat it was that they were talking about a cartoon in the newspaper! [grin]
As it happens yesterday's NYT (March 23, 2024) has a very fine interview with Pete; it calls the movie "delirious"!
My all time favourite band and you are incredibly beautiful with a amazing accent
The greatest of all the British Invasion Bands. The Who.
Amazing performance 🔥
Wow! So cool that you are doing live Who. You should try some Isle of Wight (1970).
The rock opera Tommy, 👍At that time biggest stage of Rock history. Nice Fay 💚👍😊❤️
I seen them at a all day music concert in 1976 at Anaheim stadium in California. The were the last act just as the sun set, best concert I've ever been at. The bass was so loud you could feel it through the seats in the stadium.
😂THE WHO, are in the GUINESS BOOK OF RECORDS, as the most loud concert ever! 😂PETE TOWNSEND, is almost unable to hear anymore today, after 50 years plating too much loud, WITH A WALL OF MARSHALL'S AMP! 😂👍
I, really, trust you! 😂👍Rock'n'Roll baby!
incredible how The Who played there in the early morning at Woodstock, so much energy. They and Hendrix where a sign of the upcoming 70s and the End of the Hippiemusic of the 60s.
Thanks for the feedback. Such a great performance
The Who at their best! Pure unbridled energy!!!!
Woodstock music festival , had so many great classics , thank you , you uplifted my day !
Thanks you too 🙏🥰
So bless to have seen them play live on half a dozen occasions They are a terrific live band. 🎸 🏴
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Bad ass! Woodstock!
I recommend Jimi Hendrix's performance of the song Voodoo Child from this concert !
Thank you, I will check it out 💯
Great reaction 😊.
Thank you 🙏
nice reaction !!!
Thank you
Rodger Dalltry is performing the deaf dumb and blind character Tommy .
Pete townsend had an Indian Guru.
Thanks for the info 🙏
I think it was Meher Baba he followed.. T(om)my
I remember watching the movie, numerous times, in the cinema when it came out in Dublin - the Who were one of the highlights - colossal vibe
Vg young Fay - perhaps try a 21st century song - "Ready to Start" by Arcade Fire 🌟
Lead guitarist and songwriter Pete Townsend very much had a spiritual core. It is displayed prominently through some of the band's more popular tracks. As another person has mentioned, this song is from the band's double LP rock opera Tommy. Tommy is deaf, dumb and blind, but he still sees the Divine inwardly and exhibits it.
This was the first rock opera ever.
Also, this performance is from the epic Woodstock concert, where over 400,000 people were in attendance over three days in upstate New York.
Wow! 400,000 people in attendance. Thanks for sharing this Info 🙏
@@africareact You are most welcome, my dear.
I was very impressed that you picked up on the spiritual underpinning of this track upon a first listen.
In the album tune, "We're Not Gonna Take It," Tommy speaks to his growing band of followers from what is termed his Holiday Camp:
"Welcome to the camp, I guess you all know why we're here
My name is Tommy,
and I became aware this year"
"Aware" ... of that marvelous inner light that radiates silently within us all. ❤️
Blessings to you, AR. Keep up the good work. 🤗
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On you, I see the glory
From you, I get opinion
From you, I get the story
Laid back, yes Faye, but in the context of the album, it's quite emotional.
Thanks for the insight 🙏
I don't see how you guys think this is laid back. It has a slow buildup, but gets pretty crazy in the whole 2nd half. And I listen to very loud music!
This was a cleaner performance than the Isle of Wright. Not necessarily better, but perhaps a better introduction. Without context of the story though, doesn't have the same power.
Thanks for the feedback 🙏
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Another powerful live Who track from Tommy to check out is "Amazing Journey/Sparks."
Thanks for this suggestion 🙏. I will be sure to check it out 💯
@@africareact Sure.... if you check it out, I recommend the version from the Who's classic live album "Live at Leeds."
@@africareact Woops, my apologies.... you already did a great reaction for that one.
Yes, a very spiritual song! But I think you needed to set the volume a bit higher. Just because the lyrics are repeated and it has a gradual buildup doesn't make it less energetic. I love how it builds up to such a big crazy ending from such a quiet beginning! Try watching the guitarist instead of the singer for a while ;) This was some of the loudest music that existed at the time, the very beginning of hard rock, metal, punk, and grunge.
depended on the amount of LSD available
Roger Daltrey (lead singer) said in his autobiography that during the time they performed that song, the sun began to rise...and it was Sunday morning. In his words: "God put on a light show for us."
It's part of the rock opera Tommy so in order to have a better understanding of it you should listen to the whole thing.
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Thanks for always coming back for more 🙏. I will check out this suggestion
This recording sounds too fast and high-pitched. Here’s a better clip. Best to you. czcams.com/video/3w7NgYEvunk/video.html
Thank you