First Listen to THE WHO "The Real Me" | Bass Teacher REACTS to John Entwistle
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Published 2024-03-01
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ā”ļø My first time hearing "The Real Me" from 1973's "Quadrophenia" by THE WHO was an intense experience! This is practically a bass solo "piece" smoothly disguised as a powerful rock anthem. I didn't grow up with much exposure to The Who, and I'm learning that the musical legacy left by bassist John Entwistle is embedded in my musical DNA whether I like it or not. Reading that the entire bass track was improvised in ONE TAKE beforehand really allowed me to hear how "in tune" he was with his bandmates while still composing a thoughtful, intuitive bass part that ticks all the right boxes. I discuss John's smooth-yet-powerful bass tone, his note choices, how he makes a one-chord song sound so complex, how his lead-bass licks complement Roger Daltrey's vocal melodies, how this whole song is pure musical chaos, and much more! š¤Æš¤š¼š¬š§
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0:00 Intro
0:47 Reaction / Analysis
13:08 Final Thoughts
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All Comments (21)
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John played with all 5 fingers! The Who was lead vocals, lead guitar, lead bass, and lead drums. The only band that could pull that off.
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Saw a great interview of John Entwistle where he stressed that he was a ābass guitarist - NOT a bass player.ā Adored his gravelly West London voice. Total GOAT š„°
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Pete Townsend said in an interview that Entwistle was the lead guitarist, and he was the rhythm guitarist, lol!
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QUADROPHENIA is a Masterpiece. You need to listen from beginning to end!!
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I think the fact that John played French horn on this track and arranged all the brass on the album explains alot about his style..one man orchestra especially at full volume
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I bought The Who's British version debut album in 1966. I was hooked. I saw them perform on their first American tour at the Fillmore West in 1968. I was totally blown away. I had never heard a sound like that before. Their rebellious attitude at the time reflected how I felt as a 20 year old. I had the honor of meeting them and having a great talk with Pete Townshend and watching a British monster movie with Roger. They've been my #1 band ever since. RIP Kieth and John. I'm very happy that you've discovered them. Peace........Out....... PS: at the Fillmore show Pete played through two VOX Super Beatles. I had my parents buy be one and I still have it to this very day.
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Every time I watch John Entwistle do this Bass Solo in Atlanta in 2000, I just shake my head in disbelief. "Thunderfingers" was from another planet.
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This is it. This is the pinnacle, the zenith, the peak of rock bass playing. Such a great bass track on this.
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I've long thought this is the finest work of one of the greatest rhythm sections in rock. The interplay between John and Keith is amazing.
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Quadrophenia is something special. One of the greatest rock albums ever made! John on bass is a god to me.
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Live at leeds. The bass is a must. The energy is a must. The tone. What a band live.
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What a fantastic song on every level. Always get chills from it. Pure masterpiece of rock music. Entwistle was truly otherworldly.
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I met John at a seminar he was running. The guy was an unbelievably brilliant bass player with a totally unique technique. And also the nicest bloke you could meet.
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Check out the bass in 5:15 from Quadrophenia. Absolutely shockingly brilliant
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The Ox was doing a call and response to the vocal track where you would traditionally have vocals responding, he was answering on bass. This band had 4 lead players that knew when to let the individuals shine.
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On March 1, Roger Daltrey (vocalist of The Who) turned 80 years old.
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I had the privilege of seeing them live several times back in the day, and they were even better on stage. They were so tight and in sync with each other and their concerts were never the same. One of the GOAT Rock bands ever. Their sheer talent and creativity is just amazing.
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The absolutely GREATEST ROCK BASS GUITARIST EVER
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Possibly the best rock bass (double) album ever. The Punk Meets the Godfather is also an amazing bass track.
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"Okay, I am a bass" is perfect. Even Geddy and Geezer knew when to come in for a landing.
