Re: The Who Mailing List Digest V4 #247

[rfranger@ix.netcom.com (Russell Fields)]

I saw Judsy's message and agree that it would be a good idea.  I 
wouldn't mind seeing even a failed new Who effort.  Look at N. Young: 
Some of his records weren't so great but at least he is always trying 
and working.  Or Yoko... you have to give her credit for being brave 
enough to try out different things and risk making a fool of herself.  
I saw a show the other night which included Patti Smith, also rather 
strenuously attempting to make a come-back. I just loved her "hag" and 
"weird" look because it's such a real comeback to the sexy 
commercialism of a group like the Spice Girls for example.  She has 
great lyrics (obviously since she's a poet) and can sing w/a certain 
ex-drug abuser (no doubt) anguish.  I love that she just looks so 
ravaged, old-looking greying greasy hair, wailing.  Just great. Also, 
B. Dylan is about to release a CD w/new songs; who knows what they'll 
be like?  Anyway, to bring this rather rambling message back to 
Pete/The Who, he should try recording something new even if it flops. 
By now he has the life experience, perhaps suffering, to bring to his 
music, maybe more intensely than before.  Judsy, would it be possible 
to send an email, like these newsletters, on a collective basis?  

Peace,
Helen
NYC