I'm 61 now, but I was there and remember it like it was yesterday. They were just overwhelming. The gigantic crowd was flattened. I could hardly breathe. No one had expected the way they looked or their stage presence, larger than life. I've never seen anything like it since, not ever.
I have viewed 1000's of great rock moments on Youtube but this is the one I always come back to. When Townshend puts his foot on Moons drum kit and strums those F,C,& G chords so calmly after such mayhem and distortion, is just pure 60's perfection. I have been so influenced by this one moment in rock history. Thanks for the post!
@irishsetter1972 sorry mate, but I gotta say this. Jimi did NOT upstage the Who here, or at Monteray, two different acts, and Jimi did nick a lot of their stuff. No knock on Hendrix because he is also amazing, but no upstaging, so sorry.
@trapper2 I disagree. Townshend got into an argument with Jimi at Monterey because he didn't want to follow him. He knew Jimi, virtually unknown to a U.S. audience, would be a tough act to follow. And what did he nick, other than destroying his guitar? Yeah, derivative, but it was unique. The Who is one of my favorite bands, but even they knew Jimi was on a whole other level. SSB at Woodstock is legendary, as is this, I just put it at 2nd place. Difference of opinion is all.
There are countless clips of "My Generation/Naked Eye" from woodstock found on Google but nowhere have I found any that include the entire performance. Everything from start to 00:26 is missing from those clips......wonder why. Anybody know where there is a clip that includes the whole thing?
@nursesteve2004 Yes, there is. You have to buy the new edition of the Woodstock movie that came out last november, it's called "woodstock 40th anniversary box", you'll find in the bonus disc their entire performance of We're not gonna take it and the full lenght My Generation - Naked eye medley. i really recomend it to you. check it out!
Ladies and gentlemen. Will you please warmly show your appreciation. A group that came here escpecially for this festival. Please warmly welcome, THE WHO!
I'm 61 now, but I was there and remember it like it was yesterday. They were just overwhelming. The gigantic crowd was flattened. I could hardly breathe. No one had expected the way they looked or their stage presence, larger than life. I've never seen anything like it since, not ever.
ilanbarak 3 months ago 2
I have viewed 1000's of great rock moments on Youtube but this is the one I always come back to. When Townshend puts his foot on Moons drum kit and strums those F,C,& G chords so calmly after such mayhem and distortion, is just pure 60's perfection. I have been so influenced by this one moment in rock history. Thanks for the post!
SusQ45 9 months ago
@SusQ45 You're quite welcome! Every time I watch this clip I get goosebumps. It never gets old! ^^
princebambi 9 months ago 2
@SusQ45
Oh Pete, upstaged by Jimi once again...
Awesome upload.
irishsetter1972 1 month ago
@irishsetter1972 sorry mate, but I gotta say this. Jimi did NOT upstage the Who here, or at Monteray, two different acts, and Jimi did nick a lot of their stuff. No knock on Hendrix because he is also amazing, but no upstaging, so sorry.
trapper2 1 week ago
@trapper2 I disagree. Townshend got into an argument with Jimi at Monterey because he didn't want to follow him. He knew Jimi, virtually unknown to a U.S. audience, would be a tough act to follow. And what did he nick, other than destroying his guitar? Yeah, derivative, but it was unique. The Who is one of my favorite bands, but even they knew Jimi was on a whole other level. SSB at Woodstock is legendary, as is this, I just put it at 2nd place. Difference of opinion is all.
irishsetter1972 1 week ago
There are countless clips of "My Generation/Naked Eye" from woodstock found on Google but nowhere have I found any that include the entire performance. Everything from start to 00:26 is missing from those clips......wonder why. Anybody know where there is a clip that includes the whole thing?
nursesteve2004 1 year ago
@nursesteve2004 Yes, there is. You have to buy the new edition of the Woodstock movie that came out last november, it's called "woodstock 40th anniversary box", you'll find in the bonus disc their entire performance of We're not gonna take it and the full lenght My Generation - Naked eye medley. i really recomend it to you. check it out!
FenderPrestigionBass 1 year ago
"Ladies and Gentleman _(insert ominous pause here, perfectly coupled with feedback)_ THE WHO. I just LOVE that.
CL6120 1 year ago
I've seen this clip a thousand times and it still gives me goosebumps..Rock's pure essence and passion.
johnnyd63 1 year ago
Ladies and Gentleman: ....The Who.
musicmattm 1 year ago 7
@musicmattm nuff said
cjf799 1 year ago
that's amazing
daliasoad 1 year ago
GOD
cjf799 1 year ago
I wonder if that guitar ever made it out of there in one piece....
whyyeseyec 1 year ago
@whyyeseyec I read that a roadie went into the crowd and retrieved it.
johnisallin 1 year ago
i'm buying that guitar when i have the money!
tomazco 1 year ago
Makes me want to start wearing a set of White overalls! Pete you rock !!!!!
j66hng 1 year ago
Ladies and gentlemen. Will you please warmly show your appreciation. A group that came here escpecially for this festival. Please warmly welcome, THE WHO!
llaurita2 2 years ago
I wih I had been there to see this gig... and catch the guitar, of course :p
saimon1969 2 years ago
you'll be able to find that guitar at the hard rock cafè in london from early july on :)
epimetero 2 years ago 2
Really ??? OMFG !! Then I shall have to go up there and steal it :p
saimon1969 2 years ago
so i will^^
epimetero 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this! I always loved this little bit.
vikingcookie 2 years ago