Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 [Live]

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Album Details
Remastered & Repackaged. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Tracks:

Heaven And Hell
I Can't Explain
Young Man Blues
I Don't Even Know Myself
Water
Overture
It's A Boy
1921
Amazing Journey
Sparks
Eyesight To The Blind (The Hawker)
Christmas

Tracks:

The Acid Queen
Pinball Wizard
Do You Think It's Alright?
Fiddle About
Tommy Can You Hear Me?
There's A Doctor
Go To The Mirror
Smash The Mirror
Miracle Cure
I'm Free
Tommy's Holiday Camp
We're Not Gonna Take It
Summertime Blues
Shakin' All Over/Spoonful/Twist And Shout
Substitute
My Generation
Naked Eye
Magic Bus

Album Details

Remastered & Repackaged.

Customer Reviews:

A Superior Performance, And CD Release, To Live At Leeds.......2007-07-04

The Who's performance at the 1970 Isle of Wight festival was phenominal. In my opinion, it is better than their "Live At Leeds" concert. Leeds seemed to be more polished, but Isle of Wight shows more of the authenticity of The Who's early-day live performances. The music is played with much energy, and the banter between songs gives it more of an actual concert flavor, unlike Leeds. The Leeds concert sounds like a studo album that just happened to have an audience.

Not only is this a superior performance to Leeds, it is also a better CD release. Leeds omitted songs, chopped up other songs, was presented out of order, and was re-released with inferior sound quality. Isle of Wight has none of those qualities, and is a perfect release in every way. Of course, die hard fans will want both this and Leeds, but if you are trying to choose, this is easily the better buy.

This Is Better Than "Leeds". Seriously........2006-11-07

Many people say you need to get "Live At The Leeds" to experiece The Who in all their glory. Personally, if you ask this fan, I completely disagree. Now, I greatly enjoy "Live At The Leeds", but I feel at many times it lacks energy and feels very incohesive and as a whole, yes, I'm going to say it, it's a tad overrated.

To truly experience The Who at their zenith, look no further than the two disc "Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970". Now this is classic Who. As one reviewer pointed out, Roger and Pete are much more focused and energetic than they are on "Live At The Leeds". Pete's guitar work is nothing short of astounding, and vocally Roger has never been better. The Ox as always plays bass than anyone who has or ever will touch the instrument, and Moon is his wild, over the top self throughout the whole running time, never missing a beat.

Every song, including a terrific "Tommy" set, is full of life and is a sheer joy to listen to. The sound quality is overall terrific, and the liner notes and packing are very well done. This is a highly worthwhile purchase.

Long time fan finds only disappointment.......2006-09-15

This geezer, who owns vinyl going back to My Generation, was disappointed. You can read all the glowing reviews here (I sure did) and be swayed. Or you can save your dough and go back to the Live at Leeds 14 track version, which includes many of the same songs, just in a more stirring performance. And, as a bonus, you get to skip the perfunctory Tommy stuff completely. It just ain't worth it. From the sadly missing horns in the overture to the strained vocals throughout, this Tommy is a hobbled version of the original.

I read here The Who was the finest live act ever. Maybe they were, though I sure did not see every big band in those days. I saw many, including the Moon-drumming Who twice, and was richly rewarded both times. Those were fun nights, with an energy and vibrancy I enjoyed. This CD just does not measure up.

No need for more comment. I didn't much like it. Leeds is still a winner, this, a remote runner-up.

WOW !!!! WHAT A GEM!!!!.......2006-08-08

When i first heard this cd i was shocked on how good the recording sounds. It really captures the band way back in 1970.I dont write many reviews but this is one of those cds that gets better and better even after that first listen and I can remember just thinking wow we are lucky to have this recording. Pete townshend guitar sound is amazing.This is one of those cds that brings you right to the front row. Thats the best way to describe it!I wish more bands had great recordings like this. And its a double cd!! i never realized how great the who was in 1970.

The Album Masterpiece and Amazing Concert for 600,000 people: Astonishing.......2006-05-25

The album that changed the course and career of this unbelievable band in their live performances. The only word for this album is only one and non more nor less than: astonishing.

To start, "The Who", is the best live band that ever stepped into a stage, (then follows Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen and we know the whole story) and undisputably, this album is quintessential for building a descent rock collection and part of the three essential live albums from "The Who". (Live at Leeds, Live at the Isle of Wight and finally Live at the Royal Albert Hall in order of greatness)
But maybe this whole order is wrong, of course "Leeds" is a legendary album, but this is actually similar to "Leeds".
This album is the same of "Leeds" in songs:
- Heaven and Hell
- Can't Explain
- Young Man Blues
- Summertime Blues
- Magic Bus (ending both shows)
- My Generation (the "Leeds" performance is a little bit too long, but more complete, although I prefer this version)
- Substitute
- Shakin' All Over/Spoonful (Twist & Shout is new in the concert, but the previous medley is included in "Leeds" plus the whole performance of "Tommy"!)

This album is barely different to "Leeds", except obviously for the way they play the songs. For example, they play "Heaven and Hell", "Young Man Blues", "Sparks", "Substitute" and of course "Magic Bus" better on the "Leeds" album.
Then the whole "Tommy" performance is overall similar to "Leeds" except for the order of some songs. Of course there are also songs on this album that are not including on "Leeds" and the same with "Leeds". The best versions on this album rather than "Leeds" are: "Summertime Blues", "My Generation" and songs that are not included in the "Leeds" album are: "I Don't Even Know Myself", "Water", "Naked Eye" (all three of them are included in the "Who's Next" album) and the medley of "Shakin' All Over/Spoonful/Twist and Shout". (though I don't know weather to decide "Shakin' All Over Medley" is better on "Leeds" or on this one, because the one from "Leeds" has an amazing guitar solo, but this doesn't; instead, they play "Twist and Shout" which is a great surprise. You decide)

Now, if you want me to review each song on this album individually I'll gladly do it:

The Who.- Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970

Disc One.-

1.- Heaven and Hell.- The opening song to this breath-taking concert. Starting at 3:00 AM, the crowd went nuts! There wasn't much spirit on this one like on "Leeds", but still an amazing performance of this amazing song written by John "Thunderfingers" Entwistle.

2.- Can't Explain.- Just like "Leeds", following "Heaven and Hell" and exactly the same version, obviously the sound is different but the structure of the song is similar. One of their first singles and one of their best.

3.- Young Man Blues.- An amazing cover by this incredible live band. Again: there is not as much spirit on this song like on "Leeds", but the song is overall great. This was one of the best songs of its time and "The Who" revived it more vividly and powerful.

4.- I Don't Even Know Myself.- A very powerful song and which's lyrics and interlude is breath-taking and fun. This song is played with much spirit and probably one of the best live version of this great song. Released for the first time on the "B"-side of "Won't Get Fooled Again" single, then added to the "Who's Next" album, makes this song a classic along with the rest from that same album.

5.- Water.- One of this album's best songs. This song is simply undescribable, for its vocals are so full of energy from Roger Daltrey; which's guitar is so chord-pounding and which's solo is so full of potential; which's bass-pounding sound shakes the whole audience and the band itself; and which's drums, as usual, are so full of potential, power, complexity and irony all-together (classic Keith; RIP). First appeared on the "B"- side of the "5:15" single in 1973. Then, included on the "Who's Next" album.

6.- Overture.- OK. Time for "Tommy" to heat up the audience and the concert. Everyone love "Tommy" and this song ain't bad. This song is practically a medley of the songs: "We're Not Gonna Take It", "Go To The Mirror", "See Me, Feel Me", "Listening to You" and finally "Pinball Wizard", but with no lyrics. (these songs appear later on "Tommy's" live performance on this album, the "Leeds" album and of course the studio album.

7.- It's A Boy.- This is where the story really begins and Tommy is born. The song is short, as well as most of the rest from "Tommy", but when put together, you get an uncanny rock opera.

8.- 1921.- Many would also consider this a short song, but, again, when put together it makes sense. I guess that's why "The Who" played the complete "Tommy" on their live perfomances.

9.- Amazing Journey.- "Amazing Journey", amazing song. When you put this one next to "Sparks" and you will obtain a saucey rock performance with amazing bass-pounding, gut-busting drums performance, and of course the guitar will not miss out!

10.- Sparks.- I don't need to say anything here. Just listen to the song carefully to apreciate this one. The second instrumental on the "Tommy" performance. Also catalogued as one of the top 10 rock instrumental. Way to go!

11.- Eyesight to the Blind (The Hawker).- A "small" song, but nontheless, part of "Tommy". The bass on this one is amazing!
The silent guitar is also great.

12.- Christmas.- A great song, with an appropiate length to listen to it individually. With this song, the first album ends. But will continue.

OK. We've already studied the first album. Now go get a snack or a drink and I'll wait for you. Really, go..............

OK! Let's continue!

Disc Two.-

1.- The Acid Queen.- Alright!! "Tommy" continues!
This song, individually almost makes no sense, although it has an appropiate length to listen to it individually. I really advice you listen to this one along with the whole "Tommy" performance.

2.- Pinball Wizard.- One of the masterpiece individual songs from "Tommy". Played very similar comparing to "Leeds" and the studio album of "Tommy". This is one of the very few songs from "Tommy" that makes sense without having to listen the whole album. Also one of "The Who's" best songs ever written.
Listen to version of "Elton John's", it is amazing and much more vivid than "The Who's", but that's another subject.

3.- Do You Think It's Alright?.- Nothin' to say here. Doesn't make any sense. Listen to the whole "Tommy".

4.- Fiddle About.- Yeah, listen to the whole "Tommy" to understand this one as well.

5.- Tommy Can You Hear Me?.- Same here !!!!!

6.- There's a Doctor.- Although nice little song... doesn't make any sense unless you listen to the whole "Tommy".

7.- Go To The Mirror!- Finally!!! A song that makes perfect sense when listened individually and something to talk about. This song's riff is really cool. Also one of the best riffs in rock history. The lyrics are also really great. To fully experience it, listen to this one along with "Smash The Mirror".

8.- Smash The Mirror.- Great drumming on the beginning of this one. The background vocals are really great and the guitar work is unbelivable. You can also listen to this one individually, but it's not THAT complete. Although, fantastic song!

9.- Miracule Cure.- Many people consider this one a joke, because... I mean.... it is 14 seconds long !!
But everything is part of the show !!! Remember to listen to the whole "Tommy" to appreciate this song a little more.

10.- I'm Free.- Another song that can be listened individually and makes perfect sense. This song is another one that is amazing and a classic on "Tommy", along with "Pinball Wizard".
The guitar riff is also a highlight to this fantastic song!

11.- Tommy's Holiday Camp.- Funny song, although a kind of short, is the only one that was written by genious drummer Keith Moon (RIP). One of the funniest songs on the album; both "Tommy" and this one.

12.- We're Not Gonna Take It.- Probably the best individual songs of "Tommy" it is kind of long, but necessary. This song has an amazing riff, both from guitar and bass guitar. The vocals and lyrics are breath-taking. This is one of the best songs performed on this live album! Explosive! Amazing! Probably the best song from "Tommy" and with this one, the live "Tommy" masterpiece ends; but the concert doesn't!!! There is still a few more to check out, and probably the following songs "make" this album what it really is!

13.- Summertime Blues.- Originally performed by Eddie Cochran in the 50s, though the original version of the song from Cochran is more of a country than a rock 'n' roll song, "The Who" made this song "their song" by adding a more precise riff, and one of the best guitar riffs in history of rock 'n' roll! They also added a stunning guitar solo, short but powerful. This song is more known to be played by "The Who" rather than Eddie Cochran, and they deserve it! They took a song that was in "coma" and revived it, charged it, boosted it and the result is this masterpiece!!
LONG LIVE WHO!!!

14.- Shakin' All Over/Spoonful/Twist and Shout.- Simply amazing!
This medley makes the concert what it is !!!!!!!!!
The original song is "Shakin' All Over/Spoonful", but the crowd wouldn't expect a song written by one of the best bands of the history of rock, (although I insist that "The Who" is much better than "The Beatles", right?) the surprise caused an impact on the audience at 4:00 AM with the crowd jumping around and rocking like they never have! And who wouldn't?

15.-Subsitute.- Many say that his one is "The Who's" best single of their entire career as genious musicians. This song was written by Pete Townshend (guitarist) like most of "The Who" songs. They considered themselves a "substitute" for the "Rolling Stones", that's how the song was born. This is one of the funniest "Who" songs ever! Although if you listen to a certain point on the song, Roger Daltrey kind of mistakes with the lyrics and makes up a verse of the song. Then a few seconds later he stops singing and then sings again. That didn't stop the crow in jumping and rocking! This, for me, is one of the best versions of this incredible song!

16.- My Generation.- The show just keeps getting better and better and hotter and hotter!!! This song was requested since the beginning of the show. (on disc 1). Finally they play this one. For those who don't know this is the best rock anthem in the history of rock !!!! Typical 60s rock 'n' roll song.
This song made the audience even crazier and more excited. They only expected more and more from these rockers!!!!!

17.- Naked Eye.- OK. "The Who",here, in order to build more excitement to the show, they play a new song at that time; "Naked Eye". Appeard for the first time on the "Odds and Sodds" album in 1974 and the was released on the "Who's Next" album. This song starts off slow and then mind-blowing the audience's heads into a violent rock 'n' roll movement. When this song was over, the audienced became totally crazy!!!!They only expected the show to get better!!!

18.- Magic Bus.- .... And it did!! When "Magic Bus" started, the audienced were barely able to move; they were stunned!!
An amazing classic from this amazing band was played after a mind-blowing song. The crowd had nothing to do here but to rock 'n' roll all night (in the words of "Kiss").
The audience didn't want the show to be over, but unfortunatley, it had to.

The show has ended at 5:00 AM! And the audience still wanting more from "The Who". They were satisfied, but they wanted to be really really "full" !!!!!
Unfortunatley the show had to end.

Now see here; the moral of all this show is to demonstrate what an amazing band "The Who" was and still is! Probably MY all-time favorite band, because they know how to satisfy an audience and listeners and followers of their music.
"The Who" is a perfect example of a rock band that has influenced the rock bands we hear today! And this album is a witness to the miracles they've done. In order to experience a full "Who" miracle-work, but this album along with "Leeds (Deluxe)" and "The Royal Albert Hall Concert", because these three albums will be the testament of "The Who", not only a testament, but a proof of their existance, no one will ever forget them....

"Ladies and Gentlemen, a nice little group from Shepherd's Bush, London, here's "The Who" !!!!!!!

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Emerson Lake&Palmer - 'Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970' (Sanctuary)

Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Lake & Palmer Emerson
Manufacturer: Sanctuary UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00064VL3K
Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

Barbarian
Take a Pebble
Pictures at an Exhibition
Nut Rocker
Emerson, Lake and Palmer Discuss the Isle of Wight Festival

Album Description

1970 live tracks recorded at the I.O.W. Festival, including 'Pictures At An Exhibition', 'Rondo' plus a bonus 15 minute interview. Sanctuary.

Customer Reviews:

Emerson Lake&Palmer - 'Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970' (Sanctuary).......2005-10-21

I've heard about this show before,never thought I'd see it released on CD.This hour long/five track archive set was reportedly ELP's second EVER live performance.The mix most definitely has a real 'live' sound to it.My favorite would have to be the twenty-minute epic "Pictures At An Exhibition".There are two cuts from the very first ELP album(the one that many still refer to as the dove album);"The Barbarian" and "Take A Pebble" are nice to hear in their stunning world debut.Also sort of dug "Rondo",a song originally done by Keith Emerson's previous band The Nice.The eight-page booklet tells you about the festival in great detail.Highly recommended.

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A Superior Performance, And CD Release, To Live At Leeds
This Is Better Than "Leeds". Seriously.
Long time fan finds only disappointment
WOW !!!! WHAT A GEM!!!!
The Album Masterpiece and Amazing Concert for 600,000 people: Astonishing

Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
The Who
Manufacturer: Castle Music UK
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ASIN: B00000761Y
Release Date: 1996-10-21

Tracks:

Heaven and Hell
I Can't Explain
Young Man Blues
I Don't Even Know Myself
Water
Overture
It's a Boy
1921
Amazing Journey
Sparks
Eyesight to the Blind (The Hawker)
Christmas

Tracks:

Acid Queen
Pinball Wizard
Do You Think It's Alright?
Fiddle About
Tommy, Can You Hear Me?
There's a Doctor
Go to the Mirror!
Smash the Mirror
Miracle Cure
I'm Free
Tommy's Holiday Camp
We're Not Gonna Take It
Summertime Blues
Shakin' All Over/Spoonful/Twist and Shout
Substitute
My Generation
Naked Eye
Magic Bus

Album Details

Remastered & Repackaged.

Customer Reviews:

A Superior Performance, And CD Release, To Live At Leeds.......2007-07-04

This Is Better Than "Leeds". Seriously........2006-11-07

Long time fan finds only disappointment.......2006-09-15

WOW !!!! WHAT A GEM!!!!.......2006-08-08

The Album Masterpiece and Amazing Concert for 600,000 people: Astonishing.......2006-05-25

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Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
The Who
Manufacturer: Sanctuary
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00024I0MO
Release Date: 2004-06-28

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Heaven and Hell [DVD]
I Can't Explain [DVD]
Young Man Blues [DVD]
I Don't Even Know Myself [DVD]
Water [DVD]
Shakin' All Over/Spoonful/Twist and Shout [DVD]
Summertime Blues [DVD]
My Generation [DVD]
Magic Bus [DVD]
Overture [DVD]
It's a Boy [DVD]
Eyesight to the Blind (The Hawker) [DVD]
Christmas [DVD]
Acid Queen [DVD]
Pinball Wizard [DVD]
Do You Think It's Alright? [DVD]
Fiddle About [DVD]
Go to the Mirror [DVD]
Miracle Cure [DVD]
I'm Free [DVD]
We're Not Gonna Take It [DVD]
See Me Feel Me/Listening to You [DVD]
Tommy Can You Hear Me? [DVD]
Interview with Pete Townshend [DVD]

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