@tyme4mike Gordon Lightfoot may be a good pop singer, but Pete Townshend and The Who were and still are the best rock band ever to play on a stage or record music. So if you don't like this song or The Who or Pete Townshend then as Pete would say: "Fuck off and get your sorry ass out of my sight".
Out on the endless wire..out on the endless wire..out on the - you gotta be kidding me? He sings the same two or three lines fifty times with some lyrics that make absolutely no sense and he's supposed to be great? Endless Wire by Gordon Lightfoot..now THAT'S a great album by a GREAT singer and lyricist. Townsend sounds washed up and this is his effort at staying in a game that kicked him to the curb a decade ago. Time to hang up the guitar Pete. You owe nobody anything.
@Jiggs46 Wouldn't matter if I was. Lightfoot is ten times the musician Townsend ever was or could ever hope to be. If musical ability was dynamite, Townsend wouldn't have enough to blow his fucking nose.
@tyme4mike lyrics involve a certain amount of interpretation by the listener. Your inability to make sense of them rests solely on you, not the writer. You have no context for the song, but more importantly you don't care to know what they mean because let's face it, you're most likely the type that mindlessly consumes music.
@tyme4mike Music to you must be straightforward and easy to comprehend. And although I grew up listening to Gordo "sundown you better take care, when I find you've been creepin round my back stair" doesn't actually challenge or even stir the senses. I love both songwriters but Gordo doesn't come close to PT, not even close. And why would you criticize an artist that was "kicked to the curb 10 years ago" only to then mention one that hasn't been relevant in 30. Please shoot yourself.
@tyme4mike Gordon Lightfoot!!!!!!!!!! Surely you can't be serious comparing the accomplishments of Gordo to Pete Townshend. Not even close Townshends material is still relevent today and still influencing bands and song writers. And if Pete wants to play and write in his sixties he has earned it. It may be different but its still Townshend and well worth listening to. He has always had the balls to try new things with his music
Pete is the king I don't care what anyone says. I have always loved his songs since I was a kid. He is so emotional and real. Thank you, Pete. You have touched me.
It's Not Enough was awesome for his age, and it could be compared to his other classics. But this song just didn't give the same impact as It's Not Enough.
Ive bee lucky enough to see The Who on 3 occassions now and they just get better. This is one of the many great songs by Pete and for me theres no greater,Dylan couldnt hold a candle to him, Thanku Pete and Roger
Strabello davvero... Una canzone che mi ha accompagnato in migliaia di momenti, un video che conosco meglio di me stesso...Grazie Pete! Grazie The Who...
Pete is like wine, he gets better with age same with my man Roger. Long live The Who I hope if there is justice in the world The Who makes another album.
i was supposed to see them live last year in san antonio, but they cancelled and never rescheduled because of daltrey's bronchitis. i hope they tour again soon!
I have to disagree with you omeathkathy. This is the best Who album since Quadraphenia, (after this would be Who Are You). I agree that this should have been the first single.
Endless Wire- Brilliant work by Pete, top who album/CD since Who's Next. Had the pleasure to see them twice over the past year and took my 21 and 16 year olds... They were speechless, 2 hours of total bliss! Thanks for all the great years of music Pete and Roger...
how is it possible that this man has never bored me one single minute in 20 years ? he dont give a damn to risk it all, artistically, and that´s the sign of the great artist, isn´t it ????
@tyme4mike Gordon Lightfoot may be a good pop singer, but Pete Townshend and The Who were and still are the best rock band ever to play on a stage or record music. So if you don't like this song or The Who or Pete Townshend then as Pete would say: "Fuck off and get your sorry ass out of my sight".
shawnknuijt1 1 month ago
only love knows how to appreciate this song
freedomisnocrime 1 month ago
musical perfection on earth
freedomisnocrime 1 month ago
Out on the endless wire..out on the endless wire..out on the - you gotta be kidding me? He sings the same two or three lines fifty times with some lyrics that make absolutely no sense and he's supposed to be great? Endless Wire by Gordon Lightfoot..now THAT'S a great album by a GREAT singer and lyricist. Townsend sounds washed up and this is his effort at staying in a game that kicked him to the curb a decade ago. Time to hang up the guitar Pete. You owe nobody anything.
tyme4mike 6 months ago
@tyme4mike Are you Fucking high?
Jiggs46 6 months ago
@Jiggs46 Wouldn't matter if I was. Lightfoot is ten times the musician Townsend ever was or could ever hope to be. If musical ability was dynamite, Townsend wouldn't have enough to blow his fucking nose.
tyme4mike 4 months ago
@tyme4mike Dear Gordon Lightfoot....You sir have a great sense of humor for a mental midget, now go back to being an obscure one hit wonder hack.
Jiggs46 4 months ago
@tyme4mike lyrics involve a certain amount of interpretation by the listener. Your inability to make sense of them rests solely on you, not the writer. You have no context for the song, but more importantly you don't care to know what they mean because let's face it, you're most likely the type that mindlessly consumes music.
lurchpappy 4 months ago
@tyme4mike Music to you must be straightforward and easy to comprehend. And although I grew up listening to Gordo "sundown you better take care, when I find you've been creepin round my back stair" doesn't actually challenge or even stir the senses. I love both songwriters but Gordo doesn't come close to PT, not even close. And why would you criticize an artist that was "kicked to the curb 10 years ago" only to then mention one that hasn't been relevant in 30. Please shoot yourself.
lurchpappy 4 months ago
@tyme4mike Gordon Lightfoot!!!!!!!!!! Surely you can't be serious comparing the accomplishments of Gordo to Pete Townshend. Not even close Townshends material is still relevent today and still influencing bands and song writers. And if Pete wants to play and write in his sixties he has earned it. It may be different but its still Townshend and well worth listening to. He has always had the balls to try new things with his music
pjmu501 1 month ago
Pete is the king I don't care what anyone says. I have always loved his songs since I was a kid. He is so emotional and real. Thank you, Pete. You have touched me.
TracyBemiller 1 year ago
absolutely stunning version, much better than the album's one. Musical genius, long live Pete.
THEKINKS08 1 year ago
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THEKINKS08 1 year ago
amazing! just wonderful!
invaderzimgirl14 1 year ago
i love this.
nyjetstowshend 1 year ago
good
foppa123 1 year ago
It's Not Enough was awesome for his age, and it could be compared to his other classics. But this song just didn't give the same impact as It's Not Enough.
Iceman1234aa 1 year ago
I think he consciously sang it the way he did on the studio album, but I do kind of prefer this one since he sounds a bit more energetic.
evilemperordude 1 year ago
townshend
fdele 1 year ago
a miracle of a song
buchananstreet 2 years ago
Endless Wire is a very good record, no matter what the doubters say.
foppa123 2 years ago 5
Ive bee lucky enough to see The Who on 3 occassions now and they just get better. This is one of the many great songs by Pete and for me theres no greater,Dylan couldnt hold a candle to him, Thanku Pete and Roger
del509 2 years ago 5
Were can I find a long version of the song? this wonderful song is to short on the album
ZebTV 3 years ago
There are two versions of this on the US release cd of Endless Wire
Jiggs46 3 years ago
aha! thank you!
ZebTV 3 years ago
ithink he meant a version like this with just pete playing acoustic. is that anywhere?
ctjazzking 2 years ago
so simple,so clear, so real
buchananstreet 3 years ago
such an amazing song from such an amazing album. long live the who!
BreadstickMonster 3 years ago 2
Pete kicks ass! Endless wire is really some of his best work.
peacemaker281 3 years ago
I agree, the acoustic songs especially. I could see him performing those for years to come.
HonEstMaxx 3 years ago
excellent as usual.
Anodynede 3 years ago
Strabello davvero... Una canzone che mi ha accompagnato in migliaia di momenti, un video che conosco meglio di me stesso...Grazie Pete! Grazie The Who...
Taz91Moon 3 years ago
For a man that can't sing, this is fantastic! Love this song and Pete is a genious. The Who are great!
Jarle 3 years ago
excuse me! this man can sing!
redsoxfan713 3 years ago
probably better than Roger.
foppa123 2 years ago
@foppa123 fuck off and die in a fire.
Iceman1234aa 1 year ago
@Iceman1234aa are you a 10 yr old retard? I complimented the band, you stupid douchbag.
foppa123 1 year ago
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foppa123 1 year ago
yep, they've still got it!
jollywood999 3 years ago
Pete and company helped us all get through the years when we thought we couldn't. We held to the music while they held on to us.
It's never too late to say:
Thank you Pete, Thank you Roger, Thank you OX, Thank you Keith.
Joeclarlk 3 years ago
Pete is like wine, he gets better with age same with my man Roger. Long live The Who I hope if there is justice in the world The Who makes another album.
peacemaker281 3 years ago
i was supposed to see them live last year in san antonio, but they cancelled and never rescheduled because of daltrey's bronchitis. i hope they tour again soon!
Bojiggidy 4 years ago
You and me both
Jiggs46 4 years ago
I have to disagree with you omeathkathy. This is the best Who album since Quadraphenia, (after this would be Who Are You). I agree that this should have been the first single.
tank71988 4 years ago
Should have been first single from the album.
DrBojayGupta 4 years ago 2
Endless Wire- Brilliant work by Pete, top who album/CD since Who's Next. Had the pleasure to see them twice over the past year and took my 21 and 16 year olds... They were speechless, 2 hours of total bliss! Thanks for all the great years of music Pete and Roger...
omeathkathy 4 years ago
loved endless wire. awesome cd.
katmandu912 4 years ago 2
dear pete ! please stay on this ol ´ planet for a long long time - you are needed here !
gantock 4 years ago
how is it possible that this man has never bored me one single minute in 20 years ? he dont give a damn to risk it all, artistically, and that´s the sign of the great artist, isn´t it ????
gantock 4 years ago
the who it dont get no better
bigrol59 4 years ago
Im just glad I got to see him in the flesh, twice. Definently gave me my first spiritual moment.
ryan49321 4 years ago
wow pete townshend has contributed so much to rock n roll ,he is my idol .his lyrics are the bestest in the whole world
udayharp 4 years ago
Wow...Pete's voice has really improved since the old days. He's less squeaky, more Daltrey-esque. Nice song, anyway.
Arkyopterix 4 years ago
LOVE IT
BrickLaneBetty 5 years ago
thats a nice guild 12 string...i love his gibson pj900..i thinkn thats what they're called
gibsonsg3569 5 years ago
I agree, the material on the latest album is the best townshend has written since 73 and roger sings well, Endless wire will be a classic.
pureocd 5 years ago
Pete & Roger have gone full circle. Endless Wire is A Masterpiece!
Are you on your wire yet?
holapenguino 5 years ago
I've got endless wire... it's a great album. Buy it;)
masterofwindmill 5 years ago
Someone should warn him about the dangers of jowl implants... Great song though!
Tetava 5 years ago
lol. nope not yet. but i really really want it, so i'm mithering my mum and dad to get it me. i'm not waiting till christmas!
kellalizard 5 years ago
Anybody else got the new cd? It rules more than Hitler in Germany, 1939
ShaneFringe 5 years ago
that joke was in horrible tastes and yes i have the album its really good love the whole thing
Intheflesh92 5 years ago
Its a shame roger isnt thirty years younger, and thunderfingers and moonie arent around no more...then this would be one of the best ever.
21bmp04 5 years ago
the new albums up there, not as good as my generation but pretty damn close
koshercow 5 years ago