Hello, music lovers! 🎵
It's a Tuesday, so it's time for #threetunetuesday and a chance to share something I'm listening to.
I listened to the radio again this morning on my way to work. I made a record today. It took me one hour and fifty minutes to cover the 30 km route. I usually need half an hour. I do not know what is happening on our roads, except that it has been complete chaos lately, with quite a lot of work going on all over the place as if they have to use up all the European funds they have been given for reconstruction by tomorrow. Meanwhile, we commuters are waiting in queues, some more, some less patiently. I would not be surprised if someone's head exploded, and then a lot of things could happen.
Luckily, I can listen to the radio in the morning to distract me from these dark thoughts. Today, I was irritated by the presenter, who, before announcing the music, said, "Well, let us now listen to the music of our grandmothers and grandfathers." And then My Generation by The Who came on.
Ugh, am I that far gone that the music of my childhood is the music of my grandparents to them?
I protest! I still don't feel like a grandfather! 😎
It put me in a good mood.
I thought, "Listen to you, milky tooth. I've lived this musical energy. This music is still young and alive, which I couldn't say about the sounds of your generation."
For those not (yet) familiar with #threetunetuesday or #ttt - these are tags you need to set when you post.
It's a music initiative started by @ablaze, and with his words, the jist is as follows:
Every Tuesday I'm going to share 3 songs that I like to listen to and I invite your feedback in the comments below. Better still, why not have a blast of your own Three Tune Tuesday and mention me in the post and I'll come and find the post and upvote it. If you could also use #threetunetuesday tag that would be great, as that is what I use when sifting through all the entries every Wednesday. It'll be a sweet way for us all to discover new music. You'll also be in with a chance of winning the reward.
So today, I've chosen a few songs by The Who, an English band that, in the early sixties, signaled that rock music could be something big and powerful. Their music influenced hard rock, punk, power pop, and mod bands. You can read all about the band in Wikipedia. We've forgotten them a bit because they're not so active anymore.
The Who - My Generation
My Generation is one of the most famous and influential rock songs. It has become an anthem for young people, not just one generation. It is about the split between young and old and the rebellion against established values.
It was recorded in 1965, released as a single, and on the eponymous debut album My Generation (The Who Sings My Generation in the US).
The Who - Pinball Wizard
Pinball Wizard is a song from the band's fourth album, Tommy, from 1969, which was actually (correct me if I'm wrong) the first rock opera. It was a considerable commercial success and was also critically acclaimed. In 1975, director Ken Russell also made a musical movie based on the album, a "psychedelic musical fantasy drama," with considerable commercial success. It starred big names, including Tina Turner, with the hit Acid Queen.
This video is a lyric video; it's newer and has remastered sound.
The Who - The Real Me
The Real Me is a song from their sixth album, Quadrophenia, released in 1973. Like Tommy, it was a concept album and a rock opera. Most of the album's content, including this song, deals with the search for identity and youthful rebellion, set in a conflict between two subcultures: the scooter-riding mods and the motorcycle rockers.
Quadrophenia was also adapted on screen, but as a movie, not a musical, in 1979 and directed by Franz Roddam. As a point of interest, one of the most prominent roles in the film (Ace Face) is played by Sting.
And as a bonus, as usual :)
The Who - Who Are You
Promo video for the song and the eighth album of the same name, Who Are You, from 1978. Like most of their songs, it's about the search for identity and the changes and transience of life.
It is one of the last songs recorded by drummer Keth Moon, who died shortly afterward.
That's all for today, thank you for your attention.
This is my 60th post for #threetunetuesday, which @ablaze started. I hope what I'm sharing is enjoyable for others, too, because then it makes sense.
If you're curious about the fresh music, follow me on #newtunes, or take a look at my rare lo-fi recordings at 3speak channel - video, or Seckorama's Music Podcast - audio.
If you like jazz, I recommend Jazz-Matinee, a regular Sunday blog by @w74.
More #ttt posts?
Take a look at Rock Proof, Calm Down, The Pretenders, KYUSS, Rain Tunes, Three Performances, Radio mood, Sax Mood, Beach Mood, Deep Forest, Steve Miller band, Ultravox, And Rock Goes On, Steve Albini, Paul Weller, Suicide, Steve Hillage, Jorma Kaukonen, Slade, Ian Dury and The Blockheads, Opal, The Dandy Warhols, Seasick Steve, Echo And Bunnymen, Morphine, The God Machine, Modern Lovers, New Model Army, Wishbone Ash, Brian Setzer, King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard.
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