The Who don’t take requests throughout their live shows, a truth Pete Townshend made emphatically clear to at least one fan throughout the group’s current cease in Tampa Bay.
The band have been slightly greater than midway by their set when technical points arose. A rendition of “I Can See for Miles” was reduce 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 resolve the issue, Daltrey and Townshend returned to their respective microphones, however appeared slightly not sure of which track could be subsequent. At that time, one apparently loud fan within the entrance row instructed “Bare Eye.”
“Simply shut up,” Townshend replied. “Simply shut the fuck up with Bare fucking Eye, alright? We don’t do fucking requests. Nonetheless many instances I see you, and I really like you, you fucking paid for my Ferrari, I’m certain.”
After a second of laughter and applause from the group, the rocker seemed to Roger Daltrey and requested him what he needed 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 track, initially launched on 1974’s Odds and Sods.
Although the change — which could be seen within the video under — could have appeared contentious, that seemingly was not the case. After strumming the tune’s closing 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 by the summer season, they’ll return Stateside for one more run in October and November.
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