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Interesting you mention this. My friends daughter turned 18 turned 18 earlier this year so was eligible to vote for the first time in the local elections. She's at a 6th form in Cambridge, a yraditionally Labour city, yet many of her fellow students stated a preference for reform. Whilst I agree with the age change, I don't think this will be the boon for Labour many are predicting. I'm pleased they've enacted another election pledge though.
Yep. Was always poor but now much worse and I've only ever really used capitals to write. I've also found I can't write as quickly as before which is really noticable when I'm taking notes in an interview for example. I'm completely embarrassed by my handwriting if truth be told.
I've stuck exclusively to The Who throughout this fine foray through the musical alphabet. I've enjoyed it so much I wanted to post one more track and no one seems to have posted this fine song. I can't remember who started all this, but it's been excellent.
The Who took this relatively light Mose Allison jazz/blues number and turned it into a monster. A highlight of any live set between 69 and 71. Keith Moon's drums on this are just insane. I never cease to marvel at his brilliance. What I also like about this performance is when Pete Townshend's guitar cuts out halfway through, Keith Moon and John Entwistle just keep playing until Pete comes back in.
Sublime.
I also wanted to post this clip of the same song from their masterfull Isle of Wight gig in 1970. For me, this band live on stage at their peak s the benchmark set for all others. Skip to 3:30 if you don't believe me!
John Entwistle was quite a prolific songwriter but was naturally overshadowed by Pete Towshend's brilliance. All his tracks found themselves released as B sides and Quadrophenia aside, he generally had at least one track on an album. John was the first member of the band to release a solo album. His second album - Whistle Rhymes featured this fantastic track. Peter Frampton plays lead guitar and the track features a great lead bass passage over the ending brass riff.
This track is a real curio. Probably the most un-wholike track the original band ever recorded. Although they band pretty much played the whole of Tommy live through 69/70, this track never featured in the live set.
This track was originally pencilled in as the closing track on Tommy, but at the very last minute Pete Townshend added See me feel me / Listening to you, a much more fitting end to the piece.
Although released in 71, this 78 performance is special as it was the last time Keith Moon sat behind the drum kit. Although tragically out of shape, this performance is a worthy last stand for that version of the band.
Although Bugs has already posted this track, I wanted to post this version of it. Initially the band were due to filmed just miming to the track. However, the band had different ideas and instead were captured cutting a completely original backing track with live vocals. The band are clearly having so much fun and it's great to have an alternative version featuring all four original members.
Not really getting this one mate. I can't find any angle where this isn't a good thing. I'm not going myself but I hope these gigs are a resounding success.
Now this track is a bit special. A 10 minute instrumental built around the chord framework of "Sparks". Beautifully performed and showcases the musical excellence of the band. Well worth a listen through.
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