You would think after "Tommy," The Who would coast or they were just spent. How could they have more great songs? How? Instead, The Who come out with an album with equally monster sized songs -- just as good as "Tommy," if not better because this was a single album with no filler. These songs are all anthems of the rock generation. I was quite pleased and impressed with "Tommy," but when this came out I could just shake my head in admiration. The punks are gone, The Who are still standing.
@lastrada52 If I could just point something out: The songs on "Tommy" aren't just filler for songs like "Pinball Wizard" or "See Me, Feel Me" or "I'm Free"; They're parts of a story. Having said that, Pete was just starting to write operas, so on later works like 'Lifehouse"(which remained uncompleted and had this song as its finale) or "Quadrophenia" didn't contain as many shorter songs like "There's a Doctor" or "It's a Boy"
#1) as far as the title of the LP, that summer i heard it by accident in my car because it was the only cassette in there that summer, i, me, mr. rkt, was NEXT!!
#2) i sing my heart out to the infinite sea, the sky high mountains, to the FREE!
its a real revelation to see how good this still is , heard it the fisrt time back in 72? any way i used to listen till the groves wore out on my record player,
Que ceux qui connaissent pas les WHO ecoutent "song is over"! Aprés ils jeteront leurs disques pourris de Noah, M, Rafael et autres merdouillasses Françaises!!! Les WHO pour toujours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Les Metalleux de Bordeaux!!!!
If anyone asks me what my favorite album is, it is "Who's Next". And they are one of my very favorite bands too. This is the most underrated album of all time and their best from beginning to end. I have turned many on this the album.
@kingpintoo I don't think it's underrated at all. It's got Baba O'Riley and Won't get Fooled Again which are two of their best known songs. But I agree it's one of their best if not their best album.
@TheJewkat412 I realized that a little bit after i posted the comment. The reason i love this album (whos next) Is that pete Put so much effort into it, As usual the rest of the band were top knotch too. Petes singing in this album showed when bands work together, they can pull off any kind of song or album.
@TonyJenRock1 I agree that Roger is a great vocalist but the one who was singing in the beginning was Peter. This song was sung by both Daltrey and Townshend. I too was baffled on who was singing but then I quickly recognize Pete's voice but I had to look it up on wikipedia to confirm it.
@aamigon21 you're right it sounds like Peter then they sing together then you hear Peter sing alone again....very sweet song.... always loved it.....then you hear Daltrey pretty much alone really cool how they went back and forth.
@TonyJenRock1 I know right? So lovely those are. Now they're aging and doesn't seem to have the same energy as before but they kept going to this day. Makes me cry a little ;___;
@aamigon21 it still has the same energy its a master piece,and a master piece in any place in time is a master piec,with exactly the same energy as it started with! :)
Lovely stuff. And from an album knocking on the door for greatest of all-time accolade.
Sandy1970Dandy 2 days ago
I chose this for our graduating song back then...'72.
Wasn't chosen of course.
Answer...Too Underground!
Mynamesalexa 2 weeks ago
I have so much to talk about this album but it is very difficult to find words that reach the extent of my admiration ... No comments!
jimdasselvas 3 weeks ago
keith Moon owned that! Best Drummer of all time.
GrungeMetalRocker 1 month ago
You would think after "Tommy," The Who would coast or they were just spent. How could they have more great songs? How? Instead, The Who come out with an album with equally monster sized songs -- just as good as "Tommy," if not better because this was a single album with no filler. These songs are all anthems of the rock generation. I was quite pleased and impressed with "Tommy," but when this came out I could just shake my head in admiration. The punks are gone, The Who are still standing.
lastrada52 1 month ago 2
@lastrada52 this is waaaaaayyyy better than Tommy.
tulllguy 2 weeks ago
@tulllguy - Well then...we agree? Waaaaaayyyyy better.
lastrada52 2 weeks ago
@lastrada52 If I could just point something out: The songs on "Tommy" aren't just filler for songs like "Pinball Wizard" or "See Me, Feel Me" or "I'm Free"; They're parts of a story. Having said that, Pete was just starting to write operas, so on later works like 'Lifehouse"(which remained uncompleted and had this song as its finale) or "Quadrophenia" didn't contain as many shorter songs like "There's a Doctor" or "It's a Boy"
spudmuffin99 2 weeks ago
two points to ponder:
#1) as far as the title of the LP, that summer i heard it by accident in my car because it was the only cassette in there that summer, i, me, mr. rkt, was NEXT!!
#2) i sing my heart out to the infinite sea, the sky high mountains, to the FREE!
bonnevillebabycakes 1 month ago
its a real revelation to see how good this still is , heard it the fisrt time back in 72? any way i used to listen till the groves wore out on my record player,
molenchids 1 month ago
By far, the most underrated song on one of the greatest rock albums ever. Sheer genius.
jfloDDao 2 months ago
To me, every song on this LP was a life changing event...
ChezKiva 2 months ago
Que ceux qui connaissent pas les WHO ecoutent "song is over"! Aprés ils jeteront leurs disques pourris de Noah, M, Rafael et autres merdouillasses Françaises!!! Les WHO pour toujours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Les Metalleux de Bordeaux!!!!
chris33ification 3 months ago
I like THE WHO!!!....
MrReilly067 5 months ago in playlist the who
Wonderful song that I ever listen. It has everything
nericharo 5 months ago in playlist the who
this was probably the best one on this album. Nicky Hopkins on piano.
jasonwheel 6 months ago
If anyone asks me what my favorite album is, it is "Who's Next". And they are one of my very favorite bands too. This is the most underrated album of all time and their best from beginning to end. I have turned many on this the album.
kingpintoo 6 months ago 5
@kingpintoo I prefer Tommy but I love this as well.
RnSTutorials 1 month ago
@kingpintoo I don't think it's underrated at all. It's got Baba O'Riley and Won't get Fooled Again which are two of their best known songs. But I agree it's one of their best if not their best album.
kraken589 1 week ago
I like the Who a lot but they are not among my favorite 6 or 7 of all time.
That being said, this is the greatest most underrated albums of all time.
It's too bad more people haven't discovered it.
TheRorybreaker 6 months ago
love this song!
bhobo09 7 months ago
thanks for bringing the great selections from who's next..such a monster album.
eurantia 7 months ago
wow, i love it.
LookAtLIGHTS 8 months ago
Keith Moon-Best drummer ever-period!!!!!!!!!!
funincenmd 8 months ago
@funincenmd Not even close. Total slop. How Townshend put up with him puzzles.
TruthAxe 6 months ago
@TruthAxe wow-no kidding?
funincenmd 3 months ago
roger sounds like pete in every part besides the chorus, mabey its just me.
rapidJesse 9 months ago
@rapidJesse that's because pete is singing the verses, and roger is singing the choruses.
TheJewkat412 8 months ago 6
@TheJewkat412 I realized that a little bit after i posted the comment. The reason i love this album (whos next) Is that pete Put so much effort into it, As usual the rest of the band were top knotch too. Petes singing in this album showed when bands work together, they can pull off any kind of song or album.
The power of bandShip :D
rapidJesse 8 months ago
"Awesome post 1MM1...Keep up the good work!"
karmatoga 11 months ago
one of the best songs ever
trjordan 1 year ago
"Thanks!"
karmatoga 1 year ago
"I realize that this song is a bit aged....It is still a great tune compared to what is played today...Some songs (like this one) are timeless!"
karmatoga 1 year ago
Roger is a great singer but is that him singing now or was this 40 years ago?
TonyJenRock1 1 year ago
@TonyJenRock1 I agree that Roger is a great vocalist but the one who was singing in the beginning was Peter. This song was sung by both Daltrey and Townshend. I too was baffled on who was singing but then I quickly recognize Pete's voice but I had to look it up on wikipedia to confirm it.
aamigon21 1 year ago
@aamigon21 you're right it sounds like Peter then they sing together then you hear Peter sing alone again....very sweet song.... always loved it.....then you hear Daltrey pretty much alone really cool how they went back and forth.
TonyJenRock1 1 year ago
@TonyJenRock1 I know right? So lovely those are. Now they're aging and doesn't seem to have the same energy as before but they kept going to this day. Makes me cry a little ;___;
aamigon21 1 year ago
@aamigon21 it still has the same energy its a master piece,and a master piece in any place in time is a master piec,with exactly the same energy as it started with! :)
purpleloon 4 months ago
@TonyJenRock1 Lol I mean so lovely they are XD
aamigon21 1 year ago
Thank U 1michelemichele1 :D
bbrstat 2 years ago
The only reason that Roger was in the band was so that Pete could concentrate on his guitar.
MikeinSanDiego2 2 years ago
Well no, at first Pete didn't thought he was that good of s singer, when he met Roger he was amazed by his voice, and they made the first album...
LinkBulletBill 2 years ago
WOW
jeb337 2 years ago
wow. i forgot how much i like this song. sigh...
almadora 3 years ago
Some of my fav Who songs feature Pete singing instead of Roger. Go figger.
swebbie 3 years ago
This is daltry through and through
keeper0108 2 years ago
Best song off the whole album. Yes, I dare say that!
zzzxxyy 3 years ago
at 5:40 Keith delivers one of the greatest drum solos in the history of rock and roll
jstraw4 3 years ago
i honestly dont see whats so special about it. its just some toms and crash cymbal. have you ever heard the wont get fooled again drum solo?
enjoiskate3 3 years ago
yah wtf? lol
VinnieG690 3 years ago
No... But in Won't Get Fooled Again that drum solo in the keyboard part, was actually very influential, which is shocking to me, lol!
LinkBulletBill 2 years ago
Great high qua;ity sound..heard things I've never heard on my old cassette. Thanks
rockybaddog 3 years ago