Re: Deflowered By The Who

[dave <dave@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I love Elton. real name Reg Dwight for those who do not know.

My brother was good friends with him in school, not from Pinner, in England.

I love his older live stuff.

Dave

Kevin O'Neal wrote:

> >From: "Schrade, Scott"
> >Subject: Deflowered By The Who
>
> Starring Keets?
> ;-)
>
> >And yet something must've struck me at an early age about "Pinball Wizard"
> >(even if it was Elton John's version).  So, that song will hold a special
> >place, too.
>
> Ahhh, a sign of the times.
> I was a BIG Elton fan at around the 4th and 5th grade.  First Album I ever
> owned was "Don't Shoot Me....".
> Loved Pinball Wizard.
> When I heard The Who's version, first Who song I ever heard, I immediately
> didn't like it because it competed with Elton.  And it was The Who's song!
> Duh!
> The Who scared me.  They were too hard.
>
> I obviously have gained a greater appreciation, since then, for scary,
> driving rock.
>
> >Anyone else have any fond memories of the first Who song that made you
> >want more?  And more?  And more?  And more?......
>
> Tommy opened my eyes.
> Who's Next sealed the deal.
> Quad blew my mind and changed my life forever.
>
> Kevin in VT
> Oh, and Naked Eye is simply perfection.