The Who don’t take requests throughout their live shows, a reality Pete Townshend made emphatically clear to 1 fan through the group’s latest cease in Tampa Bay.
The band have been somewhat greater than midway via their set when technical points arose. A rendition of “I Can See for Miles” was lower brief as a result of singer Roger Daltrey was unable to listen to the remainder of the musicians in his monitor. After technicians took a couple of minutes making an attempt to unravel the issue, Daltrey and Townshend returned to their respective microphones, however appeared somewhat uncertain of which tune could be subsequent. At that time, one apparently loud fan within the entrance row urged “Bare Eye.”
“Simply shut up,” Townshend replied. “Simply shut the fuck up with Bare fucking Eye, alright? We don’t do fucking requests. Nevertheless many instances I see you, and I really like you, you fucking paid for my Ferrari, I’m positive.”
After a second of laughter and applause from the gang, the rocker seemed to Roger Daltrey and requested him what he wished to play. “Something you’d like,” the singer replied, earlier than suggesting “Bare Eye.”
“You’re gonna get me to play ‘Bare Eye’ in any case that?” the guitarist responded, eliciting a smile out of Daltrey. Certain sufficient, Townshend then proceeded to modify guitars and carry out the tune, initially launched on 1974’s Odds and Sods.
Although the trade — which will be seen within the video under — could have appeared contentious, that seemingly was not the case. After strumming the tune’s ultimate chord, Townshend seemed within the fan’s path as soon as extra, giving a cheeky grin.
The Who just lately wrapped the primary leg of their The Who Hits Again! North American tour. After dates abroad via the summer time, they’ll return Stateside for an additional run in October and November.
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