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Interesting for the nostalgics...
I enjoyed the ouverture which is leveraging the orchestra power with the classic midley of Quadrophenia. I would rate the picture quality as well as the sound between 3.5 and 4.0.

It was great to see and hear Entwistle on The Real Me -- he haven't lost anything of its dexterity on a bass guitar. Pete Townshend is featured on Who Are You and I wish Entwistle would have also be part of that play which is one of the album best song...

A good DVD to add to your collection...

Won't get fooled again
The concert was clearly excellent, with Daltrey enjoying himself, but this DVD is a very poor record of it. The sound is simply the worst that I have ever heard on a sell through DVD. It sounded so bad that at first I thought my DVD player was faulty, but it sounded equally terrible in two other machines. At times the soundtrack is plainly out of sync with the visuals. Given the long string of technical credits at the end it is all the more surprising that something this bad got pressed up and sold. Worth having as a curiosity to sit alongside the bootlegs, but only if the price is as low as the quality.

No Alice Cooper track!
This may not interest too many people, but since the DVD is listed under "Alice Cooper", and since he performed the song "I'm A Boy" at THIS concert, I went and bought it. BUT THEY CUT THE TRACK OUT! There's no, repeat NO, Alice Cooper track on this DVD! So buy it for any other reason than I did! Or look for a VHS copy of the whole concert or the 2-CD-set.

This is the man
I've given the CD a poor review, but the DVD is just the opposite. The filmed production was a concert I wish I'd attended, and I haven't had the DVD technical glitches experienced by others. I do think the concert might have been videotaped rather than filmed, and that would account for the less crisp visuals. When it comes to the star, that physical presence of Daltrey wins me over where the CD performance does not. Not only is his voice in high gear, though occasionally drowned out by the orchestra, Daltrey is very energized. The guest stars are more in the background than they are on the CD (one reason the CD is so annoying). Moreover, Daltrey starts off very formal as he first takes the stage, but slowly more of the famed body is revealed until by the climax of Won't Be Fooled Again you believe it's the Daltrey of old. Here's a man who was definitely forced to give up his #1 career - by Townshend's 80s WHO retirement - far in advance of his interest or his abilities. Nice affectionate moments with Daltrey and Entwistle and then Daltrey and Townshend (whose own appearance had initially been reluctant; presumably Daltrey had threatened him, but you can't tell that here). If you're a fan of the WHO, you should have this DVD. If you're a fan of Daltrey specifically, you must have this DVD in your collection. And you can envy all those people who had great seats, especially those in the front row.

Performance 5...Presentation 1
This is like a bad dream...on the shelf is a DVD of a concert only a lucky few got to attend..classic music of my generation ..and treated with very cool approaches which allmost all succeed..NOW FOR THE BAD NEWS..Platinum has rushed it into the marketplace without viewing the darned thing..there are MANY digital artifacts (I don't know the technical terms for glitches in the picture) which are distracting. I must add that it plays differently on my two DVD players..maybe one is able to read it better? BOTTOM LINE...I still watch it more than most of my 100+ discs..so why can't they take the time to make them right? ... Read more

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Be honest now: what rock fan hasn't fantasized about one day seeingAlice Cooper and the Who's Roger Daltrey on stage together, belting out the Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up" with backing by Pete Townshend's brother, Ringo Starr's son, and the bombast of a full symphony orchestra? Well, OK, so maybe that peculiar pairing is no one's idea of rock & roll heaven. But that didn't stop the producers of this 90-minute outdoor concert from assembling a wildly disparate cast, ranging from Daltrey, Cooper, and Procol Harum's Gary Brooker to Darlene Love (best known as the voice of the Crystals' classic "He's a Rebel") and lesser lights like singers Alvin Fields and Nikki Lamborn, to raise money for the Let Music Live charity and to celebrate the music of the Beatles, the Stones, the Who, Led Zeppelin, and others. Some of it is pretty predictable (there's a feeling of inevitability to "Stairway to Heaven," "With a Little Help from My Friends," "Pinball Wizard," and others), but there are also moments of genuine inspiration. Daltrey, who never seems to tire of those Pete Townshend songs, sounds great on "You Better You Bet" and "Who Are You," as well as outside fare like the Stones' "Street Fighting Man"; and Love, despite an occasional tendency to oversing, brings soulful fervor and conviction to the likes of "Ruby Tuesday." The DVD sound is superb, the visuals are good, and performers and audience alike seem to be having a good time. Still, aside from the curiosity (or novelty) factor, one has to wonder why anyone would prefer these versions to the originals. --Sam Graham ... Read more

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british rock sympony
Excellent video perfomance of a symphony performing rock classics,Nikki Lamborn singing with a symphony performing Led Zeppelin is great. Simon Townsend performs so much like Pete you expect it to be Pete up there. Zak Starkey great as usual. Roger Daltrey in all his glory, still the ultimate performer, spinning his mic and catching on cue, you don't expect this with a symphony backing you up. The instruments are stunning it makes you feel as if you are there, or you would want to go a performance. All the vocals are great for remakes, espacially if they weren't the orginal artist. I only wish there were more, hopefully they will come up with more tapes for us to view.

And I Actually Had Tickets for the Universal Amphitheater
Due to assisting a friend in a personal time of need, I missed this show during its L.A. run. THANK HEAVENS FOR VIDEO!!! Since purchasing this title (from Amazon.Com, of course) I have viewed this enough to where my do holds up a lighter in certain places.

Daltrey, Alice Cooper, Darlene Love, Gary Brooker and the other guests put on an excellent show. If I'm not mistaken, this is the show Daltrey did after suffering whiplash in an auto accident in Australia, which adds to the conviction and greatness of the the show.

Amazing!
Amazing!. This presentation is an extraordinary summary of big successes of the history of the rock, of bands like Procol Harum, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Rolling stone and others. Also bill with participation of Roger Daltrey and Gary Brooker (vocalists of Who and Procol Harum) that give an incredible interpretation of their classics topics. Alice Cooper is another great singer. Darlene Love delights us with its incredible voice. All this accompanied by a symphonic orchestra of great level. It is to listen to it and to delight. ... Read more

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Shot during the group's 35th anniversary European tour, Yesspeak offers a 169-minute documentary about the classic progressive rock band Yes, together with an audio-only presentation of their 2003 set. The feature, narrated by Roger Daltrey, is a refreshingly straightforward affair, with a near three-hour running time allowing rather more depth than the usual rockumentary. Divided into 10 chapters, the program systematically covers the background, history, and outlook of the group before an extended interview with each of the five members of the classic lineup: Jon Anderson (vocals), Steve Howe (guitar), Chris Squire (bass), Alan White (drums), and Rick Wakeman (keys). Finally there are more general sections on touring and the band's music. Archive material and glimpses of the 2003 tour are interwoven with the interviews, but this is very much a documentary, not a concert (to see Yes at their modern best, watch Yes: Symphonic Live, 2002).

The documentary puts a positive spin on a sometimes checkered past, and it's clearly aimed at long-term fans, but for those who have followed Yes through the decades this is satisfyingly comprehensive and thoroughly enjoyable; from Steve Howe's famous but still entertaining guitar/Concord story, to Rick Wakeman's tea break during a typically expansive solo.--Gary S. Dalkin ... Read more

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Yes Speaks, But I'd Rather SEE Them Play
Contrary to the rabid fanaticism of one of the reviewers here, this DVD is for completist fans ONLY. The self-serving interview segments are annoying....only because those segments are given full treatment while what Yes are known for, their music, is given short thrift. There is NO concert footage here at all. Granted, they gave us a nice dose of live music, but it's accompanied by still photos: This is a SHAM! I'd rather watch them play the music; if they're not going to give us concert footage, the least they could have done was put the music on a CD rather than a DVD package. The audio quality presented doesn't warrant a DVD presentation, so WHY? This is a confusing mess of a product.

Lengthy interviews with each member on his own should have at least been augmented with a full band interview so that we could at least see how they interact with each other. Instead, this just seems like egocentric ramblings. Rick Wakeman and Jon Anderson give the most insightful interviews of the bunch, and Rick of course is entertaining as always (check out some of his solo DVDs....he's an engaging orator, as entertaining a speaker as he is a musician).

I AM a Yes fan, and have been for almost 30 years; I've seen them probably 20x over the years. I've weathered some pretty cheezey records and some rather dubious ticket procedures, but that is neither here nor there. I respect this band and love their music. They're on the right track finally with the return of Rick Wakeman, and this next tour should be brilliant; hopefully a DVD of THAT will be made available. As for this one, borrow a friend's, or go in on the purchase of this with someone else if you absolutely HAVE to see it. Otherwise, you'll be disappointed.

Audio Problems but generally OK
This is a double DVD set and broken up into chapters which spotlight the individual artists as well as a Life on the Road section.
I enjoyed seeing each band-member here at their respective homes, and discussing touring and music in general. The music business has changed dramatically over the course of Yes's career, and it still does not keep fans away from their concerts, including myself.
The DVD set was well organized and also contains what appears to be an entire show's (audio only + slideshow) worth of material during their European tour. It was not up to the professional quality of the YESYEARS documentary, but it's a good up to the present account of the band now. Since this marks the 35th anniversay of YES, would have been nice to have other interviews from Bruford, Moraz and other Alumni's for historical purposes, but this DVD set focuses on the Band Now.
The production was ok, but there was a problem with the audio mix, especially when the bandmembers spoke with the music in the backround. I had a difficult time articulating the interviews mixed with the music. The backround music was usually too loud. This could have been mixed better. The interviews were good and I especially liked Rick Wakeman's comical approach to life. He gives the band stability and a light-hearted approach to their life on the road. Rick re-counts some good stories as usual. There were also many shots on the tour bus, but Steve was missing from these shots. I believe, if memory serves me correct, that Steve travels in a car, rather than on the tour bus.
All in All, a decent production. If you can find a copy of YesYears the documentary, also check that out. It contains much more archival footage of the band including interviews with Bill Bruford as well. I'd still recommend this video as well, since we still have no biographical account called, with the exception of Rick's book entitled "Say Yes" so this is a good substitute for now.

Save your money
Was expecting a live concert dvd and got nothing but 3 hours of extras. What a marketing rip-off.

A Promo Video Masquerading as a Documentary
A documentary is a probing work of cinematic art. A promotional video is a commercial. Yesspeak is certainly much closer to a commercial than art.

The problems with this film are many, including:

--Its cover is deceptive. It makes it appear as if it's a live concert rather than three hours of chattering (albeit it does contain live recordings of songs, though without video footage).

--Some have said this film will appeal only to hardcore fans of Yes. In my opinion, it won't appeal to either fanatics or casual fans. The reason is because the interviews with band members are mostly lightweight, and hardcore fans will learn little that is new, while casual fans won't want to hear nearly three hours worth of talk about a band they're not particularly interested in.

--Roger Dalty, the narrator, has an unappealing voice that soon becomes grating. He comes off like a used car-salesman huckstering a trademark -- much as he did on the infomercial hawking that Time/Life greatest hits package. Frankly, I can't think of a worse choice to narrate a documentary about this band.

--There is an annoying amount of talk about great things that Yes is going to do in the future, when it's quite obvious that, barring a miracle, their greatest years are far-behind them.

--The group is frequently patted on the back -- and pats itself on the back -- for staying together for 35 years, when in fact Yes was one of the most dysfunctional ensembles in rock history, who were constantly breaking up, fueding, and getting back together with different lineups.

--Toward the end of the film, Rick Wakeman promises that he'll be around during the last days of Yes, when in reality he was only in the band for a fragment of its lifespan and, if the past is any indication, may very well opt out next week (if he hasn't already).

--There's not nearly enough talk about what hardcore fans are interested in: musical influences, the stories behind the songs, and that sort of thing.

--Suspiciously, there's not one group interview, when all the members of the band are present. Wouldn't it have been a good idea to have staged a dinner for the whole group, allowed the wine to flow, and turned on the video recorder? Surely that would have yeilded more interesting material than the mostly bland, almost politically tactful and unrevealing one-on-one interviews with which this film is filled.

I could go on, but I think you've pretty much gotten the point. Basically this is a long commercial the band should have given away rather than fleecing their diehard fans out of twenty-something bucks.

Though well past their prime, Yes is one of seminal prog rock acts in rock history. And while it's refreshing the fellows are still alive and kicking, they and their fans deserve much better than this cheesy piece of propaganda.

An intimate look
I own the video "YesYears" and I recommend that, it covers the history of Yes from beginning to 1991. I also own the book "Close to Edge", which is superior in that it covers more years has much more detail and includes comments from every member of Yes.
Yesspeak differs from Yesyears in that the focus is more on the current members of Yes (Jon, Chris, Steve, Alan and Rick) and life on the road, as opposed to an overview of their albums as in the older documentary. For Yes historians, you don't learn anything new in this DVD that you didn't hear or read before, but the charm of this DVD is that you get to see the personal side of the members as they share their wisdom on how they've grown both as musicians and as persons through the 35 years the band has been together.
The audio special feature is nice too (not their best live show, mind you), I recommend making an audio copy of it to enjoy with your stereo rather than listening to it on your TV and watching the accompanying slide show. It would have been nice to include a third disc of just the concert, but that would have made the DVD too expensive.
I hope Show Me eventually appears on a proper album. It's a very nice new song, remenisant of Jon's Earthmotherearth album. ... Read more

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Awaiting Destiny
IF you are a hopeless romantic then this movie is definetly
for you. If you are just looking for a laugh, some emotion,
and a good time, check it out! I, for one, fit into both categories hence the 5 stars...

I love this movie!
I love this movie! I've watched it a couple of times now, and who'd have thought Roger Daltrey would turn out more sexy than Casper Van Dien! I just wish there had been more of the music. I played the ending over and over, listening to the songs. The love story was sweet, too.

An enjoyable movie!
This is a good-quality feel-good movie with excellent production, direction and performances from everybody. It's somewhat conservative--it has no (visible) sex or violence--but it still managed to hold my interest. The best thing about it is the Burning Prairie Band playing at the end: Roger Daltrey, Drake Bell, Carmine Appice, Kelly Keeling and Denny Laine. They sound great.

I'd recommend this for any of the gals--including young ones. It's interesting, unoffensive, and a great opportunity to watch some real musicians at work. The guys will like the guitar work there at the end.

Chasing Destiny
Moderately charming. Chasing Destiny is BY NO MEANS (maybe the worst movie ever made). With all of the bad movies that are allowed to be made, Chasing Destiny is a delightful excape from the norm. The cast alone is worth the purchase. Music icon THE WHO'S ROGER DALTRY-Nehemiah Peoples, DRAKE BELL-Walter (Nickelodeon's-The Amanda Show, Jerry Maguire, HBO's The Jack Bull), CASPER VAN DIEN-Bobby Moritz (Storm Troopers, Sleepy Hollow, Tarzan). CHRISTOPHER LLOYD-Jet James (Taxi, Back To The Future, My Favorite Martion), LAUREN GRAHAM-Jessee James (Gilmore Girls) and Music greats, Denny Lane, Spencer Davis and Carmine Appice. If you like music from the late 60's early 70's, this movie is a must.

Chasing Destiny
Heartwarming love story, laugh, cry and enjoy an absolutely wonderful movie. One of the very best I have seen in years. ... Read more

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Filmmaker Murray Lerner's documentary Message to Love: The Isle ofWight Festival--The Movie took more than a quarter-century to make it to theater screens. But when it finally did, Lerner's footage of the Who's incendiary performance at that open-air show proved to be a real highlight. Lerner's complete coverage of the group's appearance, generally considered by true believers to be among their greatest shows, can be seen in this excellent concert film. A full year after the band's ragged concert at Woodstock (at which guitarist Pete Townshend, according to legend, was suffering the ill effects of a drug-spiked drink), the Who brought their potent act to the troubled Isle of Wight fest, making rock & roll history with a magnificent noise. Except for an allusion or two by singer Roger Daltrey, there's no mention in the film that the band was between their lengthy tour in support of Tommy and the recording ofan album they would eventually scrap (substituting it with the epochal Who's Next). This concert contains three then-new tunes from the aborted project (and they're so awful you'll instantly understand why it was dropped), but much more important is the band's rendering of an abridged but thrilling Tommy and full-blooded shouts of some old warhorses: "Shakin' All Over," "I Can't Explain," and "Magic Bus." Comic relief is provided by the late Keith Moon, whose exchanged witticisms with Townshend grow lengthy enough at one point to demand an actual, discrete, click-to scene of their own on the DVD release. Otherwise, as far as the DVD goes, there are no other goodies; this great concert speaks for itself. --Tom Keogh ... Read more

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MAXIMUM WHO
You can't help but agree with reviewers who condemn the producer and editors of this DVD for butchering this concert. A quick comparison with THE WHO's Isle of Wight 2CD release tells the sad tale. Missing from this DVD are:
"Substitute" (2:11)
"Naked Eye" (6:34)
"1921" (2:25)
"Amazing Journey" (3:19)
"Sparks" (5:10)
"Smash the Mirror" (1:16)

And while this concert certainly bears witness to the awesome power and genius of THE WHO, that we do not have the concert as it was performed is criminal. That said, what we do have is THE WHO in all their intense ragged glory. And as a bonus, a priceless short tribute film of Moon the Loon in clown face and headgear while "Tommy Can You Hear Me" plays. It doesn't make up for what is missing, but it is 59 seconds of pure Moon, and a wonder to behold.

Hopefully, one day, a remastered, unadulterated, complete version of this landmark concert will be released. Until then, this will have to do.

Mediocre production, invaluable live document of the Who
LIVE AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT is a somehwat shoddy production, largely in the editing department. Many numbers are out of sequence and key songs are missing - what good is a concert touted for its full TOMMY if half the songs are absent and those that are present are out of order? The sound quality suffers at times as well as the audio seems to shift from a sort of stereo to mono and somewhere in between (1.25 surround sound?). Still, I attribute the latter to the equipment available when the concert was filmed and find it relatively easy to overlook when considering this film as a whole.

This is currently the best collection of live footage of the Who available on DVD and it captures the band at their peak. I find the film superior to many concert films as the cameras are pointed directly at the band and waste very little time on the audience. The viewer is treated to many quality shots of Moon's frenzied drumming, Townshend's leaps and windmills, and so on. Not being a Who scholar by any means, I have no idea what kind of live footage exists and what could possibly be released that would be superior (though THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT is one I'm looking forward to). In the meantime, I find this to be perfectly satisfying as I can watch a great band have a great time. Better yet when viewed as a companion to the superior double CD set of the same name which presents the concert in its entirety and proper sequence.

Is new version coming out on Aug 10, 2004?
Buy.com has "Who Live at Isle Wight" dvd with a scheduled release date of August 10, 2004 that is available for pre-order. Have they re-done this dvd, or have the Who played a festival there in recent years that is being released?

Shoot the Editors
I agree with the other reviews condeming the editors of this DVD. Some songs are edited very poorly, and at times the camera effects and audience shots can be extremely distracting.

Despite all this, I am unable to dislike this DVD. Leave it to The Who to transcend a bad film. The music is amazing, they were truly at top form during this concert. I especially reccomend the outstanding performances of 'Water' and 'Young Man Blues'.
As long as you don't expect the film quality of TKAA, you wont be disapointed. It's a way to get the outstanding musical performance while still being able to enjoy John's classic skeleton suit and watch Roger tangle himself in that insane net of fringe.
If you are new to the Who, I reccomend starting with Stein's 'The Kids are Alright', but if you are already familiar with this behemouth of a rock band, this DVD is not to be missed.

pretty good
Actually, this concert is very noisy, but good. Sometimes it becomes repetetive. Anyway, after watching it millions of times, I definetly disagree that they're one of the greatest live bands of all time. Here are a few great songs, but the rest is ok. I really would recommend red hot chili peppers' live at slane castle dvd instead, if you want a great concert. ... Read more

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A collage, not a best-of...though it winds up being best!
This remarkable album is not a greatest-hits collection. Rather, it, like the film to which it is a soundtrack, is director/Who fan Jeff Stein's impression of the Who. The stage power, the personal issues, the artistic ambition, are all delivered in the film by cut and pasted concert footage, video clips, and interview snippets. This cd presents just the music (except for Tommy Smothers' introduction to "My Generation") There are exciting though tinny songs of the early Who from British TV. There are riveting Tommy numbers from Woodstock. There are amazingly powerful early '70s non-album songs that rival those on _Live at Leeds_--"Young Man Blues" in particular is stunning. There is no _Quadrophenia_ material, and a cover of "Roadrunner" and a rather dull version of "Join Together" which bears no resemblance to the studio version are deleted for the cd. The real killers, though, the real jewels in the crown, the real essence of *The Who* are the songs recorded live in concert at Shepperton Studio especially for this film: "Baba O'Riley" "My Wife" (I think)and "Won't Get Fooled Again" "WGFA", especially, is their greatest moment on a legal recording. Jeff Stein in fact asked them to perform the song over, to get a more "definitive" version of it for the film. Townshend snapped, "What do you want me to do? Die onstage? Or whack that mf-er that keeps yelling "Magic Bus" over the head with my guitar?" But they did the encore, which is the version recorded here. Call this collection the "impressionist" view of The Who, if you want, but it preserves many memories of seeing this film at the midnight movies during high school for me. A great oddity, emphasis on "great".

Anarchic view of a great rock band
I saw "The Kids Are Alright" in the theater when it was first released, and the video version suffers only from the amputated "A Quick One While He's Away" number from the infamous Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus. Probably had something to do with the Stones' fickleness (Jagger reportedly felt upstaged by The Who). Jumping from the hilarious "My Generation" on the Smothers Brothers show in '67 to "Baba O'Riley" in '77 and back to 60s footage ("I Can't Explain", "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere", etc.), the film is a Who fan's look at this astounding band, in all their contradictory glory. The movie doesn't try to delve into the tensions of the group's history, or try to unmask Keith Moon's hollow rave-ups and jests. Any Who fan would know these things going in. The real fun is in watching episodes from various phases of Who history, all jumbled and crashing up against each other. There's humor here, too: Moon's deadly hilarious "interviews" with Ringo Starr, a montage of his hotel smashing days, and John Entwistle's skeet shooting of gold records. One thing clearly stands out in "The Kids Are Alright": The Who were one of the premier live bands of rock & roll, and it was ironic that the film (for which several numbers, including a savage "Won't Get Fooled Again", were specially recorded) marked the end of the band as most people knew it. When Moon died in '78, the lunatic spirit that propelled The Who for so long was gone. Long live The Who. A restored, re-mastered version of this film is long overdue.

Hey - where's our Rick Danko???
I loved the film - and would have given it 5 stars if Rick Danko had been in it, as advertised!

Gets better with age¿ mine, that is!
As a second-generation Who freak, I latched on to this incendiary group right around the year Keith Moon uncharacteristically faded away in his sleep. Soon after, I saw the original "The Kids Are Alright" in the theater and bought an early Embassy VHS tape. Now that the DVD version is out, I think that technical comparisons between 1978 and 2003 will pale against the real story: The Who was the greatest live band and one of the greatest rock groups ever.

The film begins and ends, in a way, with their trademark smash-up finale. The Who, once they began playing, were like a runaway locomotive: imagine Keith Moon as the pistons, John Entwistle as the deep coal fire, Roger Daltrey as the howling whistle, and Peter Townshend as the engineer pushing the knobs and pulling levers. The whole thing veers out of control, and yet, it never becomes a wreck until the last song (according to the era), when by force of smashed guitars and bludgeoned drum kits, the incredible sound is strangled and mashed to a pulp, leaving only feedback and smoke bombs. As Townshend says in one of the film's interviews, he's not himself onstage, and probably close to hurting someone who gets in his way (remember Abbie Hoffman at Woodstock?).

The funny thing is, The Who's shows are a conjurer's trick of sound and sight. These smash-up performances began as a corny gimmick that took on a life of their own: Townshend, in a 1964 London gig, accidentally rammed his guitar into the club's ceiling while trying to spin it theatrically in the air. He was told afterwards to use the same move again, and the rest is glorious history. The spontaneous combustion in The Who's music gets full airing in this film by an amateur director. It captures nearly all of the group's distinct periods: early club days, Mod incarnations, Monterey Pop festival, the "Tommy" and Woodstock era, and the mega-70s appearances. Interviews as a group, or as individuals, span nearly their whole career (while Moon was alive and kicking), and at the end of it all, you get the sense that, as unpolished and ragged as they come across to our modern eyes, The Who defined that overused musical term, honest. Ironically, there's a contradiction when Townshend - who comes across as an unwilling but committed leader - laments to an interviewer that the band is often chained by its history, and yet, no one is willing to break the bonds of ritual between The Who and its fans. In the two performances that director Stein staged in May 1978, the group crash through "Baba O'Reilly" and "Won't Get Fooled Again," and it's clear even to Who freaks that Moon was in sad shape, physically, and gamely keeping up, musically. Townshend parodies himself with arm-swinging and acrobatic leaps; it's almost The Who by the numbers. But when the last note sounds, the ecstatic response from the audience is proof of how much people love The Who and how the music wound its way into so many churned-up teenage souls. There have been bands since who've trashed their sets and gone to the edge, but there's really only one Who.

The Kids Are Alright
This is my favorite movie! The best preformance by The Who is in this film. There best preformance was playing A Quick One While He's Away at the Rolling Stone's Rock And Roll Circus. The thing that pisses me off is that they only used a small section of the song and cut out Keith Richard's Introduction. If you love Keith Moon (Like I Do) get 200 Motels. Though I'll warn you it's kinda hard to find but if you do find it it'll be between 25.00 and 75.00. ... Read more