ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Excellent! And I've got a Union-Jack-jacket. Wore it recently, and got called a nazi (twice). Not recommended. And that was within 3 hours. There are some bell-ends about. J.
the who were called high numbers when they released this song. great version! we all know it's slim harpo's tune but who cares! everyone took a song off a black folk/blues player.. anyone ever listen to bob dylan's first album? (his best) he didn't write one song one it... and elvis pretty much lifted arthur big boy crudup songs and style. my point they were all great and nobody gives a shit who started what.
@neodog1 This song is based on an old Blues standard: "Got Love If You Want It" by Slim Harpo. The Who, as well as The Stones, Eric Clapton, etc. acknowledge the importance of original Blues greats like: Robert Johnson, Charlie Patton, Son House, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, Sonny Boy Williamson etc. Without the original Blues greats, The Who, Stones etc wouldn't have existed. They would have had nothing to draw their ideas from in the first place as great as they all are.
@bluesdoor You love the Who!? Then you should know this was in their early days where along with other great uk rock bands to be, they were copying blues musicians closely - out of respect and gratitude for bringing proper music to the UK and at the time this would have been a tribute not a rip off. The blues masters back in the US were thankfull as Who, Stones, Yardbirds etc repopularised blues and R&R in the US in the late 60s. Don't try and pose as a purist if you don't know the whole story.
Nik I'm far from a purest but I do love music in its purest form. This inclucludes the blues R&B and even this who rip off of a Slim Harpo song. is pure Who The Stones 1963 Recorded many that had the lyrics but not the music note for note and still put the creators name on it. Their Love in vain say's R..J [traditionally arraged by Stones. The Who took the music and made new words but sang the same melody that's all I'm sayin it's called giving credit where credit's due
Futhermore do you think I could sing differnt lyrics to my generation and make money off it?? Have you even hear Slim Harpo's song.? The Blacks musicans couldn't sue until the late 70's Read up on Willie Dixon vs Led Zep. Your Wrong and stand to be corrected son. You are write thankfully the Stones ect..loved the Black music but very wrong in saying I don't know the whole story. I've been in this game a long time was raise with this game.. I'm glad your so passionate about the Who but U Wrong.
Your whole debate demonstrates yet another point about DECENT music. I was waiting to see if the debate turned into an adolescent argument with name calling, cursing and general low-iq bullshit that would be the hallmark of MODERN "music" fans.
Thank you both for not disappointing me and for having a sensible discussion ;)
love it :)
TheFaceofmany 23 hours ago
Check out Slim Harpo - I Got Love If You Want It.......musically it's almost identical
funkydrummer14 4 weeks ago
once a mod always a mod!
crash2cute 1 month ago
theres only 1 face. . . and thats sting.
livedder99 2 months ago
"I'm The Face" - a classic that will rock on for many decades more!
maxauburn 4 months ago
love it soooooo much , god this brings back so many good memories of dancing friday and saturday night away :-)
hilannie62 5 months ago
Enjoy the zooooot note played by John, the best bassman of earth... pardon on universe
Tartarox 7 months ago
All the others are first class men ticket by me, baby it's that clear?
Tartarox 7 months ago
"WHO the fuck are they?" - "They ARE Rock'n'Roll Baby !"
psykomatik 8 months ago
there was an interview with pete townshend saying someone wrote this and it sold about 3 copys and was a disaster ...........why its a great song
bensimps123 8 months ago
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Excellent! And I've got a Union-Jack-jacket. Wore it recently, and got called a nazi (twice). Not recommended. And that was within 3 hours. There are some bell-ends about. J.
nowhesapoof 8 months ago
groooooooooovy tune, is that clear!
stanleysoldman 1 year ago
iam the face
modmadness1 1 year ago
the who were called high numbers when they released this song. great version! we all know it's slim harpo's tune but who cares! everyone took a song off a black folk/blues player.. anyone ever listen to bob dylan's first album? (his best) he didn't write one song one it... and elvis pretty much lifted arthur big boy crudup songs and style. my point they were all great and nobody gives a shit who started what.
ncooke24 1 year ago
Does anyone know the harmonica tabs?
RockOdyssey 1 year ago
tottaly underrated song!
rockerz4ever21 1 year ago
I'm the face if you want it dear ;) i love them!
natatsula 1 year ago
It should have been THE WHO V THE BEATLES not THE STONES! The Who are slightly better then the Stones that is!
handsomedevil98 1 year ago 4
rock on this is one of there best and unkown songs
rockerz4ever21 1 year ago
were can i get that Union Jack blazer from????????????
ps3matty 1 year ago 13
If you live near London you could try carnaby street maybe? failing that, try googling it mate ;)
Cheers for your comment!
xenoxiq 1 year ago 4
@xenoxiq
this is....beyond all tracks ever created
my fave track ever
fuck the beatles
fuck the stones
this is
how it is
dustin off the scooter
neodog1 10 months ago
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bandcouver 2 months ago
@neodog1 This song is based on an old Blues standard: "Got Love If You Want It" by Slim Harpo. The Who, as well as The Stones, Eric Clapton, etc. acknowledge the importance of original Blues greats like: Robert Johnson, Charlie Patton, Son House, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, Sonny Boy Williamson etc. Without the original Blues greats, The Who, Stones etc wouldn't have existed. They would have had nothing to draw their ideas from in the first place as great as they all are.
bandcouver 2 months ago
@ps3matty
take a good quality UJ to any decent tailor.
KILLLLERR tune!!
Lee
Liverpool Mods
stOOpid68 1 year ago 10
Heheh yeh or that ;p
Cheers Lee!
xenoxiq 1 year ago
modclothin . com - 'Heritage is evident, style is absolute'
They do one :)
Warning - They're for Ace Faces only ;)
gakirkham 2 months ago
Indeed, as has been noted. Thanks for commenting ;)
xenoxiq 2 years ago
I love the Who but this is a direct rip off of a great bluesmans tune. Got love if you want it.
Lost respect for these cats for this unless they put Slim Harpo's name on it also.
shame on you Who shame shame shame
I hope you gave him some money.
bluesdoor 2 years ago 2
@bluesdoor You love the Who!? Then you should know this was in their early days where along with other great uk rock bands to be, they were copying blues musicians closely - out of respect and gratitude for bringing proper music to the UK and at the time this would have been a tribute not a rip off. The blues masters back in the US were thankfull as Who, Stones, Yardbirds etc repopularised blues and R&R in the US in the late 60s. Don't try and pose as a purist if you don't know the whole story.
NikPathak 2 years ago 6
Nik I'm far from a purest but I do love music in its purest form. This inclucludes the blues R&B and even this who rip off of a Slim Harpo song. is pure Who The Stones 1963 Recorded many that had the lyrics but not the music note for note and still put the creators name on it. Their Love in vain say's R..J [traditionally arraged by Stones. The Who took the music and made new words but sang the same melody that's all I'm sayin it's called giving credit where credit's due
.
bluesdoor 2 years ago 5
Futhermore do you think I could sing differnt lyrics to my generation and make money off it?? Have you even hear Slim Harpo's song.? The Blacks musicans couldn't sue until the late 70's Read up on Willie Dixon vs Led Zep. Your Wrong and stand to be corrected son. You are write thankfully the Stones ect..loved the Black music but very wrong in saying I don't know the whole story. I've been in this game a long time was raise with this game.. I'm glad your so passionate about the Who but U Wrong.
bluesdoor 2 years ago 6
PART3 for Nik P
The Harmonica is so close to note for note. I know you got to learn somewhere and they learned from the best .
Give crdit where credits due The Stones always did.
The blues R&B R&R & Rockabilly Old skool and now they write there own old skool LONG LIVE THE WHO LONG LIVE
Where it came from
bluesdoor 2 years ago 6
@bluesdoor WOW! Part 3! Didn't mean to get you all emotional dude. Put some blues on and relax, I meant no offence! (much)
NikPathak 2 years ago 5
@NikPathak no offence taken
bluesdoor 2 years ago 5
Your whole debate demonstrates yet another point about DECENT music. I was waiting to see if the debate turned into an adolescent argument with name calling, cursing and general low-iq bullshit that would be the hallmark of MODERN "music" fans.
Thank you both for not disappointing me and for having a sensible discussion ;)
Just shows prople with taste always impress!
Be well, both of you ;)
xenoxiq 2 years ago
@xenoxiq LOL Yeah Thanks xenoxiq
no need for that stuff
bluesdoor 2 years ago 4
They actually went under Pete Meadon's silly recommendation The High Numbers for this track.
Still blinding though.
ParaffinLampherman 2 years ago 5
This is very bluesy, sounds great. They got away from this sound later in their career.
kpax45 2 years ago 4
You know something? I always thaought that too!
Thank you for commenting.
xenoxiq 2 years ago
early who ROCKS! thanks :)
sanmexico 2 years ago 4
"we are the Mods, we are, we are, we are the Mods!"
Thanks for your comment chief!
xenoxiq 2 years ago
Such fantastic lyrics. Great song!
NikPathak 2 years ago 7
Aye - it is a sharp track that really reflects the fashion/music culture it was aimed at.
Thank you for your comment!
xenoxiq 2 years ago
"the face" ain't gonna take it....never did and never will... : )
cmichaeld 2 years ago 7
True, true ;)
Thank you for the comment!
xenoxiq 2 years ago
A thousand thanks for uploading this, haven't heard it in ages. Nice job with the stills.
TocoPointFilms 2 years ago 5
Thanks for the comment! Glad you like it ;)
xenoxiq 2 years ago
thanx !!! loved the Who... Great song !! Lyndloo...
lyndloo 2 years ago 8
Always glad to meet another fan ;) Thanks for the comment!
xenoxiq 2 years ago
Good but i prefer Zoot suit sorry!!
wezatch 3 years ago 8
Hehhe yeh same here - love this one as well, but yeh, Zoot Suit is better. Thanks for the comment!
xenoxiq 3 years ago
Quality yet again man!
modsheff1 3 years ago 26
Cheers, mate - glad you enjoy!
xenoxiq 3 years ago
love it mate well done
red777photo 3 years ago 36
Welcome, man ;)
xenoxiq 3 years ago