Re: TheWho Digest

["t.l. munro" <lmunro@mustang.uwo.ca>]

On Mon, 16 Oct 1995, Gary wrote:

> It's interesting, too, to see people slag the post-Moon Who - I'm thinking 
> specifically of a reference to "the lame version of Young Man Blues" (as 
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> performed on the '82 tour).  I've heard several versions of the song (Leeds, 
> Who's Last, TKAA, several boots, and in concert) and I must say that the 
> post-Moon Who version, while lacking some of the chaotic intensity of early 
> 70's versions, retains every bit of the passion.  Try cranking it to 11 next 
> time you're in your car (arguably the way most Who songs are meant to be 
> heard) and see if you don't agree.

The post-Moon versions of YMB may be fine in general, but the fact is 
that the version on "The Who Rocks America" stinks.  It's stinky!  Come 
on, Daltrey couldn't remember the damn words.

Luke