Re: TheWho Digest

[comlib2@hookup.net (Gary Sumpter)]

If this is TheWho Digest, why are we spending so much time slagging each 
other over the Beatles?  Are the 'Oo not interesting enough to maintain our 
attention?  Some of the comments have been constructive, but by and large, 
most of what's been written on the subject looks like something high school 
kids outgrew.  Does anyone else hate wading through all that B.S. just to 
get to the REAL Who-related material?

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 
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.

Here's a question for everyone:  do you think the Who will ever perform live 
again?  What about an album?  Some new studio work would be gratefully 
appreciated!

Long Live The Who!

Gary