I’ve seen the Who on stage so many times over the past couple of years (four times in 2013 alone), I am reaching the end of my tether. However, this 50th Anniversary Tour, billed as the last one ever, is pretty close to a must see.
Mark Sutherland of Rolling Stone wrote: “It began with “I Can’t Explain,” Townshend shaking his guitar vigorously and describing the song as being “written and recorded pretty much before anyone in the building was born.” The roar of recognition suggested otherwise, and “Substitute” kept up the pace, even if Townshend subsequently moaned that a musical misstep meant that he’d “lost all my energy now.” “You are such a tart,” responded Daltrey.”
My problem with the Who in 2015 (well, 2013) is they are too bombastic, I love the psychedelic pop group Who vastly more than the heavy duty hard rock band. Much better “I’m A Boy” than “Behind Blue Eyes”. Still, this is a great setlist, it is a careerist setlist. I can’t wait to see em at Barclay Center. “I Can See For Miles” was the fourth song I ever learnt to play…
“I Can’t Explain”
“Substitute”
“The Seeker”
“Who Are You”
“The Kids Are Alright”
“I Can See for Miles”
“Pictures of Lily”
“My Generation”
“Magic Bus”
“Behind Blue Eyes”
“Join Together”
“You Better You Bet”
“I’m One”
“Love Reign O’er Me”
“Eminence Front”
“So Sad About Us”
“A Quick One, While He’s Away”
“Amazing Journey”
“Sparks”
“Pinball Wizard”
“See Me, Feel Me”
“Baba O’Riley”
“Won’t Get Fooled Again”
