Trick Of The Light - The Who

[biff0101]

What a classic by the OX!

[MrDboyle100]

"Lady of the knight wont you steal away with me" superb lyrics

[guillermowho]

this is the best album song !!!

[jrushmen]

John passed away by the Trick of The Light - Pure and Easy ! Hope the hotel roo was clean or there might have been Boris the Spider under the bed . Loved John - The man had such humble charisma !

[jfiddude]

saw them play this and John sang it instead of Roger...I was in the crowd freaking out like YEAAAAHHH ! - knowing this song is awesome like 'My Wife', too.

[slaxwell55]

@jfiddude He was a pretty good songwriter..I also love "My Wife"... Scares me LOL..

[JFSebastian74]

The Ox was greatly underestimated as a songwriter. Great track.

[ESD2814GLC]

@JFSebastian74 I just said the same thing to my wife and she agreed

[paulthepill]

just listened to this album for the first time in 15 years and i have to say this must rate in the top 5 of my fave songs, chopping guitar of townshend, fingering of entwhistles bass but, moonie on the drums surpasses them all.

[KayliIsTheWord]

You kind of think, "Hold on John. You should've done this in the 70s. Not now." If Moon was predictable, then John was unnecessary. R.I.P.

[genldoz]

@legoman844 I'm on the fucking run, that is so good!

[SeattleLA]

I had not realized that John wrote this song. It is probably my favorite by Entwistle.

[DIRECTORLORD]

what a song! Certainly put me off going to a 'Lady of the Night'!

[SwitchFoot2007]

Thats called Boris The Spider. Another John Entwistle composition just as this one is.

[BBQFanNo1]

God I could just cry as a bass player listening to this because I miss John Entwhistle. Jerry Scheff,Mel Schmacher(Grand Funk Railroad),John Paul Jones,and John Entwhistle were my favorite bass players.

[jkllad]

This track has two bass lines. The main "regular" bass line and the 8-string rhythm-riff bass line. Entwistle was fantastic! Great track!

[PizmoBeach1]

Is it just me, or does Roger look kinda Oompa Loompa colored in the pic above?

[KimberRules1]

John's songs ruled "Who Are You" album!

He knew how to write a rock song!

I Love The Ox! x

[pookie413413]

absolute genius

[IRullansky]

Is it me or Pete did his best as a guitar player in all the Entwistle songs? Not just this song, but The Quiet One, and also the live renditions of Heaven and Hell

Long Live Rock!

[evilemperordude]

@IRullansky Check out the live version of The Quiet One. Pete's probably drunk, but he plays awesomely.

[alexandersname]

its a para lodge roger dont believe her

[hallmark45]

RIP John

[MrBirdman617]

this is a great song

[burito95]

is there any tabs for the solo ???

[umenyora]

Sort of reminds me of the time I went to the Mustang Ranch and got a free upgrade by a girl there. It is strange to think that a prostitute would like you or view you as more than a customer.

[arnaudkip]

merde:: ce mec reste génial!! oui la france aime john ENTWISTLE!!! merci de partager la bonne musique all over the world!!

[sigerico71]

Thank God that this great song hasn't been desecrated by some stupid TV show (yet).

RIP John, and God bless you.

[dcamack]

I believe this is a song about a man who is very insecure with women, and hopes that a prostitute would feel something about their encounter as something different to just another customer!!! If anything, I think he is in love with her, or at least in love with the idea that he was different than some of the other men she may have been with!!!!

[jrushmen]

IS THE CEILING PEELING ?

[allyourworth]

Great song. Never heard this before.

Entwistle is the best.

[rocknrollrandy]

Great song. Thanks to the poster but I must disagree with your interpretation of the song. The guy in the song doesn't think the prostitute is in love with him. He thinks that... well, how can I put this delicately.... during their encounter he ...you know... GOT TO HER! Hence "Was I alright? Did I take you to the height of ecstasy"

[fyourself1]

i must disagree w/ you.rocknroll....pure sarcasm written by a man whos seen it all, done it all...i believe he couldn't care less what the hooker thought, bet ya he was bored(jaded) by the whole encounter...it was all a joke, the attitude was palpable, you can taste the sarcasm...just wasting time trying to stay entertained imho...peaceout , time to hit the ATM for some afterhours entertainment...

[rocknrollrandy]

I read your reply and am not really seeing so much disagreement in our interpretations. The guy does seem jaded and the encounter with the hooker, routine, EXCEPT THAT he thinks somehow he might have actually given her an orgasm, prompting his question "Was I all right?" This moment struck him as odd in an otherwise pedestrian encounter. I do not believe, as others have suggested, that the guy is in love with the hooker or thinks she loves him.

[fyourself1]

RNR, your ability to clearly articulate your points commands my respect....its a pretty depressing song, his line" it must seem like a fairytale to a woman of her profession" i think was blowing smoke up his own ass than confirming his ability to get her off....remember he is lying in bed ruminating...he just doesn't care, that's my take....you r right, guy is not in love w/ her...the who just pegged it , musically, lyrically...nailed it...

[il0li]

My take is that its all about him. He wants proof that he's still got it, that he can get her off. He's questioning himself, his own abilities. If she wants to get to know him, wants to go away with him, then he has succeded. His only concern for her is to look for excuses why he may not have succeded, why he was tricked by the light.

[darrell7878]

i dont know why they still dont make this song a single it should be remeber john did write you better you bet wich was realeased as a single in 1981

[rayterry]

@darrell7878

Dude, John did not write "You Better You Bet." That was Pete.

[pugrat66]

This has 2 b a remixed version. The lead vocals are cleaner than the original 1978 release.

[PetesBloodyHand]

I have this album on vinyl. Sounds better than cd.

[slotwinski1414]

does this sound different to anyone? The vocals seem cleaner, higher and less of a scream... (just barely..)?

[LBjim]

This is a pretty clean production for the late 70's...

[slotwinski1414]

see... from the version I know - Daltrey has more Rasp to his voice... and I remember saying: "Come on tell me" (what's a nice girl like you doing in a place like this)... and that Come on tell me isn't there anymore (or, is, just faint)... and the end of it seems extended

[LBjim]

Yes, I know the version you are talking about. Thay use to play that version on the radio here in the states, they pulled it for some reason and played an alternative version. They did extent the outro..Good Observation..

[TheEarnold]

great tune, one of my fav Who songs...

[darrell7878]

i think this song was another single on the who are you album

[stresslie58]

Great song. So Macho!

[ImWhiteSon]

Oh the irony......The Who have always been so bloody ironic......even in death...its frankly spooky....

Its because the Who relate MFers....

[foppa123]

underrated song

[GlackenStudios]

JOHN is the greatest bass to ever go through rock n' roll music, i've been playing bass for 10 years and he is the reason i started RIP John and let your music live on, p.s live the 8-string in this song if you want to call it a song more like a compisiton

[Johnnythebassman1]

right on bro

[moonliveatleeds]

Your right bro, no one is better!

Some come close- Jack Bruce, Paul McCartney(under-rated), John Paul Jones...............

[JurelLathe]

Paul is under-rated, I LOVE PAUL, I AM THE 5th BEATLE!

[GuitarLengends456]

and jack cassady, the list goes on,

the who is an awesome band, i wish i was around when they were all alive =)

[UrielSeptimIV]

The heavy "riff" through the song is apparently John's 8 string alembic. And that is just too cool

[Dadgrug]

I've played guitar since 1978 (Feb 9th actually) and this song is incredibly fun to play. Most of The Who stuff is a blast to play, but this is one of my favorites. GREAT job John, not only were you a phenomenal bassist in a phenomenal band, but you were also an incredible songwriter - a fact way too often overlooked.

[LBjim]

Great Song. RIP Ox............

[tunetonesouth]

Love this forgotten gem.

[Jayghalizzle]

anyone know the song by The Who that goes....down goes the spider.....creepy crawly creepy crawly.....

[theseeker23]

That;s Boris The Spider.

[rocker52100]

@Jayghalizzle its boris the spider

[eyepatchlarry]

I fucking hate Cocaine.

[emereldeyes86]

this isn't eminence front

[chrian31410]

He's saying that becuase John Entwhistle died of an overdose of Cocaine. An many other great people have died of Cocaine aswell.

[kurskss]

@chrian31410

Moe precisely, hardening of the arteries from chronic abuse of cocaine over many decades.

[TaraTownsend]

@kurskss Well, we're all going to die anyway so if he was happy this way who's to bash him for it? I'm not trying to promote drugs-taking but no matter how healthily one lives we're all going to end up 6-feet-under sooner or later. Sadly, talented people who choose the drugs route tend to leave us sooner (but not always) than later.

[cosmicwarrior287]

the who put the boot in with this marvelous song.

[whofan2753]

i am so pissed the ox died i saw them in 2006 it just wasnt the same without john and kieth

[momofotis2]

I'm still pissed off too - I felt really bad when Keith died, but it was worse with the Ox. I love this song - especially the line about the ceiling peeling!!!

[SlipKid1717]

Love the end at 3:50 with the solo. they helped me out with so many relationships.

[Vojtama123]

My favourite song from Who Are YOu

[maddvidz]

undeniably in the top 3 of all time!!!

Baba o reily, who are you , my generation,

behind blue eyes, wont get fooled again, pinball wizard, reign o'er me,

going mobile, see me feel me touch me, real me, lets see action, the seeker, squeeze box, you better u bet, bargain, the song is over

Thats damn impressive! Gotta love the Who, lyrics drums bass guitar vocals passion everything Incredible.Complete band!

[riff88m]

GREAT FUCKIN RIFF

[add2718]

My favorite Who song! Besides the "Mack truck" bass throughout, that guitar solo is sweet! I don't understand why John didn't sing the studio version, though, it seems his gruff voice would have suited the tone of this song.

[link71711]

this is one of my favorites. thanx for posting it1

[bjg68pa]

Havent heard this song in years thanks for posting it.

[mt312006]

one of their best songs....written by John

[godwhyisthistaken]

wats that suit keith moon wearing, jumpsuit, elton john band in one tour wear the same thing.

[pinkwashuu]

LMFAO!

[warrior10002]

yeah john entwistle is kinda a god

[Grafietstift]

A heart attack..

[pancakeorama]

:( RIP, John.

[Smitty489]

caused by a cocaine overdose

[Grafietstift]

Yes :(

[Mallcop666]

john died the way any man would want to die, in his 50's, in las vegas, in a hotel room, of a cocaine induced heart attack, with two hookers in his arms... wish he was still here... bass legend... love how he had a collection of cars with no drivers license though haha. what a man. what gad.

[gerry20009]

would you like to die on overdose, all alone, robbed by 2 bitches in Las Vegas hotel room, full of money and properties?, good die for whom? without a wife or children. As I know he was alone & depressed

[Tharg1UK]

@Mallcop666 Did a shadow of emotion cross their faces?

[JFM515905]

he was a BASS GUITARIST. There is a difference. HE was the difference.

[slotwinski1414]

now.... is this extended... ive never heard the ending guitar before... or atleast the last 20-30 sec

[rapidrampuri]

john was the best bass player ever he redefinied all the styles and made the style lots of people try to copy but never will accomplish what he could do he made bass guitar playing not just a bass player he was a genius on a bass guitar

[rapidrampuri]

nice video

[WirelessBuddy]

Johhn Entwistle was one of rock's greatest bass players. R.I.P.