“Lifehouse became the pathetically titled Who’s Next. The album cover was, in my opinion, a joke in bad taste. On the front, we stood next to an obelisk against which we had been pissing. On the back, we were all pissed in a dressing room … Continue reading The Who – The Lifehouse Saga and Who’s Next (Part Two)
“The song ‘Pure and Easy’ was the fulcrum song for Lifehouse just as ‘Amazing Journey’ had been for Tommy.” There once was a note Pure and easy Playing so free Like a breath Rippling by “I knew there was a manic-depressive element to my personality, … Continue reading The Who – The Lifehouse Saga and Who’s Next (Part One)
Rolling Stone, June, 1971: “John Entwistle, possessor of 12 bass guitars, three trumpets, three French horns, two trombones, a melofonium, two pianos and one helluva cramped guest room in his London suburban house, has done his thing with vengeance. The album is largely the result … Continue reading Featured Album – Smash Your Head Against the Wall – John Entwistle
The Who released their final album with Keith Moon as drummer – Who Are You – on August 18, 1978. Just less than three weeks later, Moon was to die of a drug overdose. In a 1989 interview, Pete Townshend said, “What I decided to … Continue reading Featured Album – Empty Glass – Pete Townshend
Update – This was originally posted on August 23, 2016. Mose Allison died on November 15, 2016, aged 89. RIP. So I was recently watching the terrificย Who documentary, The Kids Are Alright, when the band launched into a live version of “Young Man Blues” from … Continue reading One Song/Three Versions – Young Man Blues
But I know sometimes I must get out in the light Better leave her behind with the kids They’re alright The kids are alright I recently wrote a post wherein I listed my top ten live concerts of all time. That list, as it turns … Continue reading Concert Review – The Who at TD Garden, Boston
I know you’ve deceived me now here’s a surprise I know that you have ‘cos there’s magic in my eyes Well here’s a poke at you You’re gonna choke on it too You’re gonna lose that smile Because all the while I can see for … Continue reading Featured Album – The Who Sell Out
