The two exceptions were The Song Is Over and Goin Mobile.
Well, not 100 times, but a lot.
So, were going to have a go at this one.
The Who performed “The Song Is Over” for the first time ever this weekend at Royal Albert Hall.Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images*
I think Roger is having trouble hearing though.
Drummer Zak Starkeylive-streamedextensive rehearsalsof the song on Instagram prior to both Royal Albert Hall shows.
He stopped the band about two minutes into their first attempt.
To sing that song, I do need to hear the key, he says.
And I cant hear.
Theres no pitch here.
I just hear drums, boom boom boom.
I cant sing to that.
Well try one more even though its getting late.
This makes the drums feel closer to him, which is helpful.
The plan seemed to backfire during the initial run at The Song Is Over.
Its not your fault guys.
I just cant hear.
The younger Townshend is also a member of the Whos touring band.
Its hard to imagine that happening.
So just playing the old familiar tunes has become hard enough.
A lot to remember.
They practiced these new pieces for days and then went on tour; none of them were ever played.
Ah well, history repeats itself.)
In a dream world, theyll debut it in Italy this summer.
Who could have imagined back in 1971 wed have to wait until 2025 to witness that?
