Rockin' Out with The Who
The Who,
Verizon Center, Washington, DC
Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist/singer-songwriter Pete Townshend each still take separate tour buses to their shows. But the two blokes--the only remaining original members of The Who--got along quite well on stage last night in Washington, DC. Townshend did his signature windmill guitar stroke and Daltrey swung his mic around as the two with their talented band, which included Ringo's son Zach Starky, played their hearts out.
The two-hour set included two songs from Quadrophenia, a Tommy medley in the encore that opened with "Pinball Wizard," a good sample of oldies including "Sister Disco," and a sprinkling of new songs. One catchy newer song, "Real Good Looking Boy," which appeared on a greatest hits but never on a studio album, was performed with photos of Elvis Presley scrolling on the big screen, appropriate in that the opening bars are ripped from "Can't Help Falling in Love with You."
The biggest cheers of the night came in the middle of the set when the all-too familiar electronic jumble of "Baba O'Reilly" began. The crowd went wild. After the song, Townshend said writing that song was a long process in getting it just right though he figured nobody would ever get that song. He said he's always amazed it gets the biggest ovation.
The band sounded fresh and full of energy as they went through some of their timeless songs, notably "My Generation" and "Won't Get Fooled Again," seemingly not at all bored after four + decades of making music. It was humbling to see several generations at this show; many middle age-ish parents had their teen kids in tow to share with them the music of their youth.
On the eve of the U.S. elections, this show was a wonderful outlet for everyone's stress, a time we could all unite to dance, sing, and cheer together.
ClubD thanks ClubDave for the most excellent seats.
SET LIST
I Can't Explain
The Seeker
Relay
Fragments
Who Are You
Behind Blue Eyes
Real Good Looking Boy
Sister Disco
Baba O'Riley
Getting In Tune
Eminence Front
5.1 5
Love Reign O'er Me
Won't Get Fooled Again
My Generation
Naked Eye
ENCORE
Pinball Wizard
Amazing Journey
Sparks
See Me/Feel Me
Tea And Theatre (just Roger and Pete acoustic)
Verizon Center, Washington, DC
Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist/singer-songwriter Pete Townshend each still take separate tour buses to their shows. But the two blokes--the only remaining original members of The Who--got along quite well on stage last night in Washington, DC. Townshend did his signature windmill guitar stroke and Daltrey swung his mic around as the two with their talented band, which included Ringo's son Zach Starky, played their hearts out.
The two-hour set included two songs from Quadrophenia, a Tommy medley in the encore that opened with "Pinball Wizard," a good sample of oldies including "Sister Disco," and a sprinkling of new songs. One catchy newer song, "Real Good Looking Boy," which appeared on a greatest hits but never on a studio album, was performed with photos of Elvis Presley scrolling on the big screen, appropriate in that the opening bars are ripped from "Can't Help Falling in Love with You."
The biggest cheers of the night came in the middle of the set when the all-too familiar electronic jumble of "Baba O'Reilly" began. The crowd went wild. After the song, Townshend said writing that song was a long process in getting it just right though he figured nobody would ever get that song. He said he's always amazed it gets the biggest ovation.
The band sounded fresh and full of energy as they went through some of their timeless songs, notably "My Generation" and "Won't Get Fooled Again," seemingly not at all bored after four + decades of making music. It was humbling to see several generations at this show; many middle age-ish parents had their teen kids in tow to share with them the music of their youth.
On the eve of the U.S. elections, this show was a wonderful outlet for everyone's stress, a time we could all unite to dance, sing, and cheer together.
ClubD thanks ClubDave for the most excellent seats.
SET LIST
I Can't Explain
The Seeker
Relay
Fragments
Who Are You
Behind Blue Eyes
Real Good Looking Boy
Sister Disco
Baba O'Riley
Getting In Tune
Eminence Front
5.1 5
Love Reign O'er Me
Won't Get Fooled Again
My Generation
Naked Eye
ENCORE
Pinball Wizard
Amazing Journey
Sparks
See Me/Feel Me
Tea And Theatre (just Roger and Pete acoustic)
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