"Bargain" is a song written by Pete Townshend that was first released by Th… Read Full Bio ↴"Bargain" is a song written by Pete Townshend that was first released by The Who on their 1971 album Who's Next. It is a love song, although the intended subject of the song is God rather than a woman. The song has been included on several compilation and live albums. It was also included on several of Townshend's solo projects. Critics have praised the song's lyricism and power, as well as the performance of the band on the song.

"Bargain" is a love song. The opening lines are:

I'd gladly lose me to find you
I'd gladly give up all I had
To find you I'd suffer anything and be glad

Basically, the lyrics are typical love song lyrics in which the singer says he will give up everything to win his love, and that the singer would consider that a bargain. However, the lyrics do not identify who the subject of the singer's love is. Townshend has stated the song was influenced by Indian mystic Meher Baba and that the subject of the song is God. Townshend has stated "The song is simply about losing one's ego as a devotee of Meher Baba. I constantly try to lose myself and find him. I'm not very successful, I'm afraid, but this song expresses how much of a bargain it would be to lose everything in order to be at one with God."

"Bargain" begins with a gentle acoustic guitar part played by Townshend. A drone is played softly in the background. The energy picks up with Keith Moon's drum fills and Townshend's rhythm guitar chords before Roger Daltrey begins to sing the lyrics. Daltrey sings most of the lyrics energetically powerfully, but there is a gentler section sung by Townshend. In this gentler section, backed by John Entwistle's bass guitar, the Townshend starts by singing:

I sit looking 'round
I look at my face in the mirror
I know I'm worth nothing without you

The line "I know I'm worth nothing without you" in particular shows the influence of Meher Baba's teachings. Other themes of the song include the search for self-identity and the balance within the human psyche of the id and the ego.

Instrumentation of "Bargain" includes an ARP synthesizer, which is used both as a solo instrument and as a backing instrument while Townshend plays a guitar solo. That guitar solo was praised by Rolling Stone Magazine critic John Mendelsohn, as well as by The Who authors Chris Charlesworth, Steve Grantley and Alan Parker. Moon's drum fills have also been heavily praised, as have Entwistle's bass lines. Townshend used several guitars on "Bargain," including a 1959 Gretsch Chet Atkins guitar that he received from Joe Walsh.

At least nine versions of "Bargain" were recorded between April and June 1971. Townshend was particularly effusive in his praise for the sound associate producer Glynn Johns was able to achieve, particularly for the acoustic guitars.

The Young Vic stage performance has a powerful hard rock guitar solo towards the end of the song.
Critical reception

John Swenson of Rolling Stone Magazine described "Bargain" as one of "Townshend's most beautiful songs." Author John Atkins praised song's strength and melody as well as The Who's performance of the song. Atkins goes on to say that "'Bargain' radiates sheer dynamism and excitement, and the brilliance of the playing turns the song into a masterpiece." Allmusic critic Tom Maginnis calls "Bargain" one of the "explosively dynamic tracks found on the Who's seminal Who's Next album.

Bargain
The Who Lyrics

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I'd call that a bargain
The best I ever had
The best I ever had

I'd gladly lose me to find you
I'd gladly give up all I got
To catch you I'm gonna run and never stop

I'd pay any price just to win you
Surrender my good life for bad
To find you I'm gonna drown an unsung man

I'd call that a bargain
The best I ever had
The best I ever had

I sit looking 'round
I look at my face in the mirror
I know I'm worth nothing without you
In life one and one don't make two
One and one make one
And I'm looking for that free ride to me
I'm looking for you

I'd gladly lose me to find you
I'd gladly give up all I got
To catch you I'm gonna run and never stop

I'd pay any price just to win you
Surrender my good life for bad
To find you I'm gonna drown an unsung man

I'd call that a bargain

The best I ever had
The best I ever ha

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Who's song Bargain are about the lengths to which someone would go to find and win the love of another person. The singer declares that he would gladly give up everything he has and suffer anything if it meant finding the person he is looking for. He says that he would pay any price and work all his life to win their heart, and even stand naked, stoned, and stabbed for them. In the end, he realizes that he is nothing without this person, and he is willing to give up his good life for bad just to find them.

The lyrics suggest that love is a bargain, and that the sacrifices and risks involved are worth it in order to find true love. The emotions expressed in the song are intense and passionate, and the singer's willingness to sacrifice everything for love reflects the powerful nature of this emotion.

This song is often interpreted as a reflection of the turbulent time in which it was written - the 1970s. Fans of the song have suggested that it is a testament to the era's idealism and the search for something deeper than material possessions.

Line by Line Meaning

I'd gladly lose me to find you
I am willing to lose my ego and self-centeredness in order to find you and put your well-being above mine.

I'd gladly give up all I had
I am willing to give up all my worldly possessions and material wealth to obtain and cherish you.

To find you I'd suffer anything and be glad
I am willing to go through any hardship and pain that comes my way if it means finding you and being happy with you.

I'd pay any price just to get you
I am willing to pay any cost, no matter how high, to obtain you and make you mine.

I'd work all my life and I will
I am willing to work tirelessly throughout my life to win and keep you in my life.

To win you I'd stand naked, stoned, and stabbed
I am willing to endure any kind of humiliation and physical harm to win your love and affection.

I'd call that a bargain
Despite the extreme efforts and sacrifices I would make for you, I still consider it a fair exchange for the happiness and fulfillment you bring into my life.

The best I ever had
You are the greatest thing that has ever happened to me and I am grateful for your presence in my life.

I sit looking 'round
I am introspective and reflective of my life and am trying to make sense of my purpose.

I look at my face in the mirror
I am self-aware and know that I am incomplete without you.

I know I'm worth nothing without you
I recognize that my worth and purpose in life is only fulfilled when I have you by my side.

In life one and one don't make two
Two people together are worth more than the sum of their individual selves.

One and one make one
When two people come together and unite, they become one and form a bond that is greater than their individual selves.

And I'm looking for that free ride to me
I am searching for someone to fill the void in my life and provide me with a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

I'm looking for you
You are the missing piece of my life that I have been searching for and I will stop at nothing to find you.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@stephencoomer5692

5y↑45

I'd gladly lose me to find you
I'd gladly give up all I had
To find you I'd suffer anything and be glad
I'd pay any price just to get you
I'd work all my life and I will
To win you I'd stand naked, stoned and stabbed

I'd call that a bargain
The best I ever had
The best I ever had

I'd gladly lose me to find you
I'd gladly give up all I got
To catch you I'm gonna run and never stop

I'd pay any price just to win you
Surrender my good life for bad
To find you I'm gonna drown an unsung man

I'd call that a bargain
The best I ever had
The best I ever had

I sit looking 'round
I look at my face inm the mirror
I know I'm worth nothing without you
And like one and one don't make two
One and one make one
And I'm looking for that free ride to me
I'm looking for you
I'd gladly lose me to find you
I'd gladly give up all I got
To catch you I'm gonna run and never stop

I'd pay any price just to win you
Surrender my good life for bad
To find you I'm gonna drown an unsung man

I'd call that a bargain
The best I ever had
The best I ever had

@motorcitymanman7711

So Cuzzy....new world wide Socialist rule says u can only own 7 albums.......which ones do u own??
Heres my list
1.Whos Next
2. Tommy
3. Quadrophenia
4. FOGHAT "Live"
5..BOSTON first album
6. DOOBIE BROS. The Captain and Me.
7.DOOBIE BROS. Stampede

All comments from YouTube:

@robertbartholomew7183

1y↑76

A great song off a great album. The Who were firing on all cylinders in 1971.

@michaelgarner1951

49w↑31

Don't care what anyone says this song is the greatest rock ballad of all

@chuckpotockimusic2288

4y↑82

Being a guitarist, I naturally gravitate to Townshend, but while all of the performances on this song are stellar, I give my biggest praise to Daltrey here, his vocals are full tilt and top shelf!

@thegadson9315

1y↑11

Definitely. His range and power set the "tone" for heavy metal

@brianjacob8728

1y↑5

Best screamer in Rock, up there with Ian Gillan and Michael Anthony.

@Andy-ok7ev

1y↑5

If u. Listen 2 the drums amazing now try to play it

@KG-vr3te

50w↑4

Thank-you for one of a very small voices shouting out for Rogers contribution. Incredible voice and Pete didn't appreciate him at first. But he sealed his position

@KG-vr3te

50w↑3

What a rock voice

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@makmusique

7y↑61

The tension between the hard rocking parts and the sweet tender parts are beautifully juxtaposed. Great artistry. Perfection

@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe

15w

Sweet tender parts?

@bobthompson8053

2y↑48

This is one of the most well put together songs ever. A masterpiece of arranging.

@Goatchild90

6y↑173

Pete Townshend is one of the greatest songwriters to ever live!

@rolandquaid1667

2y↑1

I have thought this way about anonymous women. It is part of my life since 13 in 1971.

@duncefunce1513

Well now I'm inclined to think he isn't

@paulblonk5819

8y↑643

In Bargain Keith Moon shows what a phenomenal drummer he was! This is the best of the best

@bloozemc

7y↑14

as amazing as he was...this song and tommy exemplify who he was,,,the loon indeed

@danielelloyd78

6y↑18

there will never be another one like him he's the best he's got that wild man element which he was a wild man and that's one thing I liked about him

@jimalexander687

6y↑18

Agreed.

"The Real Me" from Quadrophenia, too.

Although, Moon was incredible on every song.

@williamwalker5326

5y↑11

Saw them at the old Montreal Forum 73? while a young undergrad at Bishop's University...…..none better....those were the days!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@mickfunny4185

5y↑2

william walker did your ears ring for days afterwards 🤔🤔

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@anthonylove5275

41w↑22

One of the worlds best drummer ever God rest his soul..RIP Mr. Moon💐

@Daniel-ts3uy

20w↑1

Along with 1 of the worlds greatest bass players. the "Ox", John Entwistle.

@MatthewSmith-cv7op

7y↑46

My favorite Who song. Not just because Keith Moon and Jon Entwhistle are fantastic on the track, but this was clearly a team effort. Everybody is heard, and heard well. True bandmanship on this number.

@Ida-iu3uj

6y↑1

Mine too. :)

@motorcitymanman7711

5y↑1

Too many great ones to list a favorite.....Slip Kid.....Long Live Rock.....Won't Get Fooled Again......Baba.....The Seeker.....Guitar and Pen....too, too many to just name one.
Other than the songwriting of Lennon/ McCartney THE WHO imop were the most talented Rock band EVER!!
Definately the most all around talented Brit band.

@SlowRide723

5y↑267

Played this for my crush at a talent show back in high school, we've been married 22 years.

@bentramer682

5y↑8

Well I know what I'm sending my crush ,I just don't know what she's gonna do 😨

@paigeevanhouten3052

4y↑1

Right on man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@jasonbarbush4991

4y↑2

blessed are the humble.

@assXclown444414

4y↑1

That's beautiful man

@x91iNFINITi

4y↑3

Dude fukn epic

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@michaelplatter3281

5y↑127

The Voice by Roger Daltrey is awesome.

@HardRockMaster7577

2y↑2

Great performances, and great recording and engineering too!!

@ianinthewest

2y↑4

Daltrey's screams were the greatest in rock'n'roll

@Coolguy-lr2dc

2y↑3

best voice in rock

@quickies9561

2y↑2

i don't here that often but it's righteous

@MannyQuacioua

2y↑2

Roger still looks incredible!
He’s thE MAN!

@inezzmullins7477

8y↑274

Drumming ....The best you ever Had!

@operasinger2126

8y↑10

Moon was original.

@soylentramen7795

8y↑2

#ArtBlakey

@paullewis7840

8y↑5

If not for this song ....I'd never had fallen in love with the drums. I was a fan since I first heard the song.

@inezzmullins7477

8y↑6

Robert Brunell Saw the Who in 74!

@PatriotCondor

7y↑12

Moons drums were like another voice on their own.

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@davidcooper9825

1y↑17

A true Masterpiece !!!!!
From the concept, the subtle nuances of the lyrics, each word carefully chosen, to the amazing arrangements, then Peter's gritty guitar, Daltry's whisper to a scream vocals, Moon giving it his all and Entwhistle's rock-solid basslines ......this is an absolute tour de force.
I love Who "By Numbers" and "Tommy", but "Who's Next" was when they were all at their very best !!!!
I had to lose You, to find Me.
Ode to Meher Baba

@DanVamp

8y↑259

It really is just a mind blowing song. It is a mind blowing song from a mind blowing band. There is no doubting The Who, and their legacy. They are still as grand as ever.

@DanVamp

6y↑1

Sweet!!

@curtchipman5063

6y↑3

An absolute great song agree!

@davidu.1901

6y↑3

I stand naked, stoned, and stabbed!

@stevehaller6332

Some correct me if I am wrong please if my memory is correct the album Who's Next is the material that was not used on Tommy. I think I remember Pete talking about that in a interview sometime back but there have been quite a few bottles of 90 proof George Dickel and several gallons of beer going through my veins destroying brain cells since I heard the interview

@bloopville

Who's next was part of a large vision that Townshend had called Lifehouse. His vision was that there would be music, visuals and even clothing that you would wear that would give you physical sensations. He gave up the project as too ambitious, and the technology of the time wasn't sufficient to fulfill it.

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@jasonwheel

8y↑68

this was the first album i ever bought. i was so proud. i blew out my father's speakers like 5 times. pure perfection not one throwaway song.

@benoitbonnet2325

5y↑2

im french,and like you,it's the first album i bought,i was 21OLD, fantastic band

@Roger-mz4lx

3y↑2

Very true.

@boringtobewild6288

2y↑9

It's so unusual for me to see this album cover, because my mother tore this pic off the front with her fingernails when she saw me headed out the door to a friends house with it. I still have it, it looks like a crazy white swan shape flying, and I will always think fondly of this album, and my mother personally defiling it in the name of decency!

@magiscichoam

1y↑40

This album is “The Who” at their creative and musical peak. The Entwistle/Moon rhythm section is of absolutely the very highest order. Moon’s percussive brilliance is stunning. He’s playing the percussive equivalent of tone paintings that are perfectly synchronous with and complimentary to Entwistle’s monstrous Bass playing. Who’s Next is an (orchestral) rock masterpiece.

@JasonBroder

38w

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@jackrice3594

37w↑1

Keith was the best.

@magiscichoam

37w↑2

@@jackrice3594 Moon’s drumming virtuosity is at its very best on “The Who Sell Out”, “Tommy”, “Live At Leeds”, “Who’s Next”, “Odds & Sods” and “Quadrophenia”. Unfortunately after Quadrophenia, the deleterious effects of the dark side of the “Rock and Roll” lifestyle clearly disastrously affected and ultimately killed Moon.

@jackrice3594

37w↑1

@magiscichoam I particularly love his work on "Going Mobile" and "Bargain".

@magiscichoam

37w↑3

@@jackrice3594 I agree. His drumming on both songs is almost supernatural. What I find particularly outstanding is that on both of those songs (as well as “The Song Is Over” and “Getting In Tune”) his monstrous drumming is literally percussive storytelling. Moon’s drumming has a beginning (the set-up), a middle (the confrontation) and an end (the resolution) in relationship with his interplay and improvisation with Daltry, Entwistle and Townsend. For me both of those tracks represent really beautiful almost ethereal drumming. I dismiss, outright, any notion that Moon’s drumming is mindless thrashing. His timing, cymbal play and interplay and synchronization are stunning. Moon’s drumming brilliance was recognized and lauded (in interviews) by Jazz drumming luminaries Elvin Jones and Tony Williams.

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@markoutram7589

6y↑13

It's quite something for a ROCK song (by one of THE great rock bands of all time) to be simultaneously immensely powerful AND extraordinarily MOVING. The last part of this song (instrumental as it is) ALWAYS gets me choked-up, for which I have no explanation. 'Genius' at work, I guess. RIP Keith & John + God bless Roger & Pete.

@jasedisgrace535

I totally get you

@kylethenoble1211

3y↑15

Those drum rolls at the end with the kick was putting me in cruise control

@machia0705

10y↑216

Christ, listen to this song....what incredible musicians.........

@crobarus

9y↑15

I think Christ wrote it

@scottdavidson526

5y↑1

No shit.

@richreal5765

5y↑3

U won’t be saying that in the after life.

@rvz77

5y↑1

@El Hombre Bajo you'll find out the HARD WAY.
When you end up in hell, I have 1 piece of advice for you. DONT DROP THE SOAP!!

That's not a tail, it's his DICK!!

@mickgriffin3843

5y↑7

Yes Christ indeed. Pete said this song was just that, about Jesus Christ.

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@robatkin7580

4y↑25

Just the greatest band ever. No one made shit like this back then , it is miles ahead of its time.

@jonathanbirch2022

2y↑1

Ever heard of The Beatles?

@Ballardian

1y↑2

@Jonathan Birch C'mon man - this is way heavier than anything by The Beatles.

@jonathanbirch2022

1y↑1

@Ballardian Helter Skelter, I Want You/She’s So Heavy, Tomorrow Never Knows, Strawberry Fields are all “heavy”

@Ballardian

@Jonathan Birch If you say so.

@josephbuckley5961

47w

@@jonathanbirch2022I mean the Beatles were a pop band. The who were a rock band 🤷‍♂️

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@robertrenee2387

5y↑27

Not only Keith Moon's best drum performance in a Who song, I think this is the greatest drum performance in the history of rock. crazy maniacal shit storm of drum power.

@susiehulcher1494

5y↑4

Robert Renee "crazy maniacal shit storm of drum power" Dude, that is it...nailed him.

@rsears78

2y↑2

I agree, Substitute was pretty amazing as well but I can’t find a version of it that sounds decent because the mixing is so poor

@troublesumdemon5595

32w↑3

Keith moons drumming at the start is one of the reason why I became a drummer and boy I did I played for my school and I had a band at school I was on stage . .my parents saw me on stage . So thank u Keith moon . U and bonzo .Ringo Charlie Watts . Mick Averi of the kings .Mitch Michel . And Clem Burke of blondie . Yh so again Keith u are a true master . Rest in peace .

@justinestes6400

3y↑20

I love how Moon doesn't just keep time. He heightens and accentuates the melody.

@jonathanbirch2022

2y↑4

He played drums
Like they were keyboards

@johnwhitworth9074

2y↑2

There were REALLY Three Lead Instruments .. In addition to Townsend as Lead Guitar ..You had both Moon and Entwistle playing their respective instruments ... Drums and Bass..like Lead guitar.

@arthurbishop3173

2y↑1

@John Whitworth Actually, Towshend was more like the rhythm player of the band.

@crobarus

9y↑554

Maybe the best Album of all time . From Baba O'riley to Behind Blue Eyes awesome all the way through. Not one weak song. But that's just my opinion , man.

@healthyone100

8y↑7

+crobarus i agree!

@wrencormier513

5y↑3

I agree.

@austandard2974

5y↑10

Sipping on some Acadama Plum wine, smoking some black opiated Afghan hash while floating above the bed in 1972 Europe "WHO'S NEXT" blasting from the quad...almost heaven.

@onalyd

5y↑8

correction: But, well you know, that's just *like, my opinion, man

@mrbpies4347

5y↑6

Great Opinion all bands of that era gave so much to our Music Culture and the Blues and Jazz set the stage for it all What a musically blessed time to live in

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@iangarbutt7451

1y↑4

Who's Next...The Definition of Classic Rock!!! Happiness Happening at 68!🙌👍🙌

@ahsan7416

5y↑27

even though i am born and living in Pakistan but i like this old music and while this is playing in my head i am driving through a desert road in a 67 fast back mustang and i never used drugs!

@Mynamesalexa

4y↑4

You don't need them. The music is intoxicating by itself

@markdinkel9006

4y↑1

Proud of you. Life and music and God are the best drugs

@rogerbranton1752

3y↑1

Hope you get the chance to take that drive one day. It's a good dream! (hope the Mustang has a good stereo too!!)

@mikehill7587

3y↑1

You are doing no drugs good they are a trap
Christ 🙏 bless you and your family love
Michael

@trissloan663

It is not old music, it is ETERNAL music. Do not box yourself in. Open and release your mind. No one has bested it.

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@keiths728

36w↑7

From a straight up production standpoint this song is in the top one tenth of one percent ...and then you lose yourself in the ungodly drumming of the late great Keith Moon ...this song is off the charts underrated

@betpow

9y↑97

a lot of folks would be thrilled to have this as their best and most popular song...The Who have a whole bunch of them

@crobarus

9y↑16

On this album alone.

@betpow

crobarus yep..Pete still talks about being disappointed about that Life House project, but millions of fans love this album

@drema8226

9y↑6

Haha, but that's what's so disappointing about Lifehouse, millions loved Who's Next and it's only a shell of what Lifehouse was supposed to be, imagine if it was finished, there was potential to be the greatest album ever.

@motorcitymanman7711

5y↑2

@betpow
I often wonder why he doesnt finish the "Lifehouse" project and release it...........could bring on a new generation of Who fans.

@tomkelsey2303

2y↑8

Without a doubt, one of the most energetic, chaotic, teetering on the brink of insanity, and most definitely BRILLIANT, rock drum performances of all time.

@frankdagostino5434

2y↑5

Who's Next was my go to LP in high school, so many years ago now. I spent many a night with the volume turned to the max and with the head phones on escaping reality with Pete, Roger, John and Keith. So long ago, but still right there in my mind. Keep on rockin' boys!

@stclemmons1969

10y↑204

It's 2:30 in the morning! I hate it when YouTube hooks me on a good band late at night and I keep hopping from one song to another until I look up and realize it's 2 frickin 30!

@nathanscott6623

9y↑9

You and me both, friend.

@bigpoppa3020

9y↑5

This is happening to me right now

@stclemmons1969

9y↑7

Arhus Babcock I think one night I am gonna write down each video I watch and see how one song leads to another and then to another .....and so on. Would be cool to see my musical journey. :)

@bigpoppa3020

Haha, yes.

@matthewarnold5550

6y↑3

Yep! -- Happens to me as well.....quite frequently.....but what Great Music !

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@djd7seven

9y↑147

Pete Townshend is a scientist on the guitar!

@WHOMEWHOYOU

6y↑4

Right..... but a MAD scientist on the guitar !! love your line!!

@jawnske

5y↑11

he was a scientist of music! pete would demo out entire songs by himself then give the material to keith roger and john so they can add their own unique flair. such an impressive group

@amramjose

5y↑10

The human windmill guitarist!

@samsmith4216

But it's Moons song from beginning to end... drives. the. whole damn thing!

@markco61

2y↑4

Roger is probably the most underrated singer in rock and roll history, the power as well as the emotion in his voice certainly makes him one of the best.

@MrAdvance2go

8y↑133

the best rock album ever.

@jimmypage2138

6y↑5

One of them for sure. Going Mobile is fantastic

@bjgrant1234

6y↑1

You could be rite!!!! & I a have heard many, many , many,many,many.......

@motorcitymanman7711

@somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me
"Tie Your Mother Down" BEST rocking Queen tune but seldom played on the radio.

@BIH9_LedZep

2y↑2

Nope........

@drschultzdcc

5y↑3

Literally the greatest rock song ever written. Lyrics, guitar, bass and freaking drums. The Who!!!!! Love you!!!!

@cinerama62

10y↑62

Keith Moon, Thirty-five years after his death, his drumming is still praised

@kenadams1447

4y↑1

He is after 49 years still one of the Very, very best ever,,,Only John Bonham comes close to Moon

@iannorris1628

3y↑2

41 now. Wow.

@eddievanmunster8661

3y↑1

@Ken Adams Ever hear of Neil Peart? pffft

@rsears78

2y↑2

And it will always be praised……

@dantesinfernopurgatory7826

@Eddie VanMunster If you watch Neil Peart's drumming in the Fly By Night video - his Keith Moon influence is quite obvious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEVDZl5UvN4

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@randypiquette8524

8y↑34

THIS SONG....THIS WAS THE WHO AT THEIR FINEST...IF I COULD POSSIBLY PICK ONE SONG;;JUST AWESOME NO BAND WILL EVER BE THE WHO...TOP 5 FOR ME.

@kenneywilliams3163

7y↑91

maybe the greatest year ever for rock. the pinnacle, peak, so much came out that year 1971

@samwa3986

7y↑8

Yes. That is correct, 1971, was about the best. Yes, Tull, Zeppelin, and many more, had legendary albums.

@bjgrant1234

you're right!

@mybluguitar6051

6y↑1

another great year for me was 1976. Rush 2112, Boston's Boston, Hotel California, Thin Lizzy's Jailbreak, Judas Priest's Sad Wings of Destiny, Steely Dan's Royal Scam, etc.

@mybluguitar6051

oh fuck you're right! that is a great album haha

@emiliom3543

Jim Morrison's death :'(

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@privatepilot4064

2y↑9

One of the greatest REAL love songs in Rock-n-Roll.

@thepostapocalyptictrio4762

2y↑2

It’s not… really.. a love song. It’s about spiritual enlightment

@privatepilot4064

30w↑1

@@thepostapocalyptictrio4762 It’s exactly what Jesus did for us on Calvary. He gave it all and that is true love. Realizing this is spiritual enlightenment.
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Romans 10:9-10 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”

@zackzallie8735

28w

Pete stated its an ode to God.

@Mskenergy

1y↑12

The drums on this track are insane it’s like Keith moon is having a panic attack on the drums he’s so good 😂

@stephencoomer5692

5y↑45

@stever507

2y↑4

‘Let us run with endurance the race that has been set before us, looking unto Jesus , the author and finisher of our faith’ - Hebrews 12:1-2

@jayaybe1

30w

@@stever507
'Once I caught a glimpse
Of your unguarded, untouched heart
Our fingertips touched and then
My mind tore us apart' - Townshend 15 /12 /67

@NewVegasBadger

23w

One of the greatest professions of the heartfelt love and devotion from a man to his lady ever penned.

@matthewobrien534

4y↑81

This one song tells you why The Who were the best band ever!!! No other band ever took rock to this level!!! ( I could use any 50 plus other Who songs to make this declaration but I decided to use this one particular masterpiece to make my case!!!).

@MrSwensonite

3y↑3

I love The Who, but Led Zeppelin was a league above even The Who. But that’s just like, my opinion, man. Cheers mate

@josephrocco2954

3y↑2

Led Zeppelin took it there, as well.

@KG-vr3te

3y↑2

Now thats words you won't find in a sentence from any modern music fan. That's exactly the way I sum it up. Magic....,the album is bloody magic. I could go on but what song is next

@mck7646

3y↑1

The Who have a more full and bigger sound in my opinion. Those power chord riffs Townsend did set a standard that few could match. And they were a far better live act.

@michaelcavallacci2945

2y↑3

The Who are so unique. Fuckin volcano of sound. Love Zep but The Who - especially live- we’re insane.
Bargain is ultimate Who. Just ferocious.

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@thoreau7

1y↑5

Bought this on cassette in 1978. I was 18. Listened to it straight for months. Right up there with Dark Side if the Moon and Days of Future passes and many others. Timeless incredible melodic syncopation.

@ladistar

7y↑139

entwistle and moon kill it on this track.

@drgonzo767

6y↑10

Pretty much the entire album is those two setting a bar that has never been topped.

@steveburnett6333

4y↑3

Ox and Moonie are THE rhythm section!

@jetpackredman687

the guitar playing and keyboard are sick too give townshend some credit

@Funktaro5

@Steve Burnett Screw rhythm. Moon's drumming is like the lead instrument on this track.

@matcoffidis1135

1y↑4

I love how the drums enter and then the song EXPLODES!

@rickylewis8178

8y↑158

this is a rock band!

@jimdavis3344

5y↑2

The world's only rock band. All the other bands are just imatatin'.

@vvill-ga

69th like haha

@motorcitymanman7711

Now I have to look for a list of "Greatest Rock Bands of All Time" at 2:52 in the morning.....Thanks a lot!!

@tommy8058

3y↑1

This is THE rock band!😉

@cosmicgirl1116

8y↑58

Love Daltry's voice! 😎 🚬 🎸 🎤

@MissAstorDancer

5y↑1

I do too, but I love Pete's voice in the bridge even more!

@motorcitymanman7711

Is there a Rock band with 2 more different vocalists?
Love Townshend on "Goin' Mobile" and his "Empty Glass" solo LP.
Dont get me wrong, I think DALTREY had one of the Greatest voices in Rock.....but Petes voice is soothing to me.

@charliejamz.

Motorcityman Man ZZ Top, Aerosmith, BTO, 70’s Scorpions, Kansas, etc..

@jetpackredman687

@Motorcityman Man king gizzard & the lizard wizard have 4 different members that frequently sing lead

@motorcitymanman7711

@charliejamz
Aerosmith and Kansas had one lead vocalist.

@josephlattani8060

2y↑29

At exactly 4:15 minutes in, Keith Moon starts to lose his mind.

It is the most thunderous moment in human history.

@michaelmclaughlin6376

2y↑2

I came to this song tonight to hear just this part.

@TheDrummerDude17

8y↑58

2:31....maaan, that synth lead is entrancing! I love it!!

@9MinuteMotos

Oh man. Came home and thought I was fine. But the colors proved otherwise

@patrickfranklin9661

1y↑5

Off the chain amazing!!

@seanoconnor2531

8y↑343

the drum fill at 2:43 almost killed me in my car one day. never mind texting and driving Keith Mooning and driving is lethal!.......

@twobyfour

6y↑32

Reviled by the technical elite, adored by those who understand the spirit. A GREAT, GREAT stickman.

@Mrcatlistening

6y↑11

"Sparks" off Tommy had me steering with my forearms so I could reach the dashboard.

@brainsareus

6y↑6

Keith Moon....
part Chinese............. total lunatic

@Kawmanuwa

6y↑8

He had perfect timing.

@theleftysmokes9977

6y↑10

I have about 300 instances where drumming on my wheel to Keith nearly killed me

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@genecolt7693

2y↑8

This song in particular is probably still one of the best ever made

@ElevatedPro

8y↑66

Keith Moon plays the song out using using only the bass pedal and the crash cymbals. Best. Band. Ever.

@lonerwiththecamera

8y↑16

+Casey Clark Moon almost never used hi-hats in any of the Who music. Plus his style was very distinctly his. There was a great documentary on the who and a few drummers were talking about how difficult it was to play like him.

@patricestewart1255

4y↑2

@Soaring Hawk Saw a Musicians Institute video where John Entwistle said that Keith couldn't play the hi-hats to save his life. For example, on the song I'm Free, the basic snare and hi-hat was played by John and Pete, and they brought Keith in to play the drum breaks. John could have been exaggerating, but that's what he said.

@JonShade-fy2gm

2y↑104

Keith Moon's drumming is insane.

@DG-gx4sg

1y↑8

I love his chaotic energy

@elgringolocoMaldonado

52w↑7

Dude was a fuckin nut but an amazing drummer

@kevinsawyer6968

49w↑2

Keith's fill ins were beyond their capabilities of other drummers

@ALD56

49w↑3

Like the man himself. Moon the Loon.

@joeyhathaway8447

48w↑2

Yeah I just figured out what he's doing on the double bass

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@zkm5545

2y↑3

great song, great album....

@shelegrimm1288

2y↑5

The best album that came out the year I was born.

@jimbettridge3123

9y↑63

Keith was amazing..love his style.

@miyukishijisha8540

6y↑1

Brilliant indeed...he filled in to make drums the 'lead'

@jp7feet

6y↑4

Everyone played lead on this album.

@Kawmanuwa

6y↑1

I like how Moon starts with a cymbal crash after a break to start a new.

@darykinnaman2319

6y↑2

More than amazing, simply the best!

@elleboucher

YES!

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@InsidiousNinjax

8y↑15

Got the album back in 71,still play it to this day,in fact always playing it,the day I stop playing it will be the day I die,fantastic could not be with out it.

@motorcitymanman7711

@nicke5403

6y↑20

You have to say Keith Moon is the most original rock drummer of all time - saw them at Liverpool last year and Zak Starkey does him proud though!!!!

@salparadise4804

5y↑5

RIP Steve Tufnell. He was my best friend and this was his favourite song. He fell off a roof at school in May 1975 when we were both 15. Maybe I will catch up with him one day.

@Ronf465

6y↑12

The best rock album ever!

@cuttinupthecarpet504

2y↑5

To even have 4 or 5 guys together all dedicated to be in a band in itself is very hard, but to pump out masterpieces over n over is a gift from beyond.

@songwriterplanet

9y↑21

It doesn't get much better than this, timeless... glorious work of uncompromising passion and mastery. Long live the Who.

@susanfox6666

5y↑53

Like Alice Cooper said on his radio show the other night, this is almost a Christian devotional in much of the lyrics. Wow.

@chaosordeal294

2y↑3

"Almost" ?

@stever507

‘Let us run with endurance the race that has been set before us, looking unto Jesus , the author and finisher of our faith’ - Hebrews 12:1-2

@christophervasquez7819

2y↑2

I'M ONE OF THE,"OLDER+GUY'S", THAT WERE, "BLESSED", TO "GROW+UP", AS A KID, IN THE MID 60"s, &, "HEAR ALL THE GREAT MUSIC, THAT HELPED, "SHAPE THE+WORLD"!!!!!!! "PEACE+OUT"!!!!

@jimsstaggs

9y↑109

Always thought this was a classic love song, turns out it is about a search to find god. Pretty amazing lyrics either way.

@seanf.merrigan4650

8y↑10

Amen..

@LadyTrecca

8y↑25

that makes it the ultimate classic love song then.

@richardtownsend9107

7y↑19

It is a song about when Pete Townshend got saved, and his journey in Christianity. I watched an interview once where he said that.

@bostonwhofan

7y↑12

Bargain is the ultimate prayer. Believe it or not, so is "Who Are You".

@motorcitymanman7711

5y↑2

@Richard Townsend
Wow......and I thought it was just about a girl!!??
Wasn't Pete heavy in booze and drugs in 71??
Im thinking Pete has his years mixed up when he "found God" so to speak.

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@richardfanfer4336

7y↑14

ONE OF THE GREAT 'COMPLETE' ALBUMS😀

@HardRockMaster7577

2y↑1

The Greatest

@Danlson55

7y↑29

Saw Moon pass out at the Cow Palace in San Francisco - early 70s

@samwa3986

7y↑2

Hi. I've read all about that... the drummer from the audience, Scott Halprin. I've been to the Cow Palace, late 70s. Can you describe the situation a little more, about the drummer from the audience, or the Moon situation? Thank you.

@brianleblanc7893

Sam Wa..............https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scot_Halpin

@seenoevo3497

10y↑46

Straight-ahead, power rock.
[Yet with a soft, sweet interlude (time 1:47), and gentle ending].

Townshends’ crunching chords,
Moon’s maniacal pounding,
Entwistle’s lumbering bass,
Daltry’s soaring screams…
“The best I ever had!!”

@seenoevo3497

10y↑4

On second thought, “lumbering” is an adjective that doesn’t do justice to John’s bass lines and notes here. They’re exquisite, magical, lyrical. Whatever. Listen again at time 1:47-2:55. He’s probably my favorite rock bassist.
But each guy here does such great work. Keith Moon blows my mind.

@tommyfly

10y↑4

see noevo Yeah, lumbering is usually used in a negative manner. I'd call it thundering!

@colinryan315

2y↑2

I am 51 this masterpiece was released in 1971 I think I was listening to it in the wome.

@BertAtkin

7y↑8

Just the absolute Greatest Band ever. Light years ahead.

@AutomatikSystematik

3y↑6

I call that awesome! One of the best Who songs I've ever heard!

@micktezz1561

4y↑4

Absolutely CRUSHING!!!

@BeatClub35

19w↑1

Immortal legends! My great-grandchildren will listen to their music! I'll make sure of that! For their own good!

@1ndomitus

8y↑10

When I was 14 I made only a little money by mowing a church yard for $20/mo, so my expenditures were few and carefully thought out.
Records comprised a large part of my minimal cash outlay and this album made it's way into my small collection of 25 or so LPs as one of my favorites.
I recall the price for LPs back in '74 wasn't cheap, but I considered this one a 'Bargain', and one of the best I ever had.

@MrBamcito

5y↑33

Keith Moon is the most unique and original drummer of all times.

@patm5086

1y↑3

I love The Who

@richrokk

11y↑12

Sheer power in both the music and lyrics! You can play this song in a rotation of the most hard hitting metal and it still stands up as one of the most intense and unflinching tunes ever recorded.

@simplylogan93

2y↑8

1:48 - 2:20 is so good, I just listen to it over and over

@toughenupfluffy7294

2y↑2

Keith Moon was such a monster. Amazing.

@antoniodias4718

6y↑6

one of the best rock songs ever

@HardRockMaster7577

2y↑1

What an embarrassment of Rock riches we had in the 1970's. No other decade can compare in the breadth and the depth.

@videomillsy

1y↑3

This album! One of those where I think “this is my favourite track” then it moves to the next track and I think “no this one’s my favourite” and so on all the way through. One of them was in my cousin’s class at school. We used to play cricket round the back. My cousin used to tell us the latest thing they’d smashed up on stage in their early days and he was in disbelief about what was happening with them.

@hzilla5550

9y↑25

Great contrast to Roger's voice when Pete sings the interlude.

@BrianNewberry

5y↑2

One of the WHO's most romantic songs! Good stuff.

@Jonathan-mt9up

5y↑30

Keith Moon: part man, part tornado.

@muhammadputerayudhistira1336

@MR Stackerbruh can relate

@mikefrance7498

3y↑3

This is just one of few albums that every song is a hit As far as I'm concerned !

@sherrythegypsysalzman7032

9y↑29

i know this song is about surrender to a higher power.. but to me its also one of the best expressions of submissive love i ever heard. killer.

@ember-brandt

4y↑1

I'm surprised that this song is about the former, because I always assumed it was by the latter! Interesting...

@rebekahbarrow3157

4y↑1

Same! I kind of wish it was a love song honestly

@0001highlander

4y↑4

@Rebekah Barrow It's really both from what I've read. That makes it even more powerful.

@MosinMauserSmith9130

9y↑13

The classic Fender Precision Bass/Rotosound strings combination. Entwistle had a clean sound with lenty of sustain.

@A_Saucerful_of_Secrets

7y↑1

Absolutely a great song. The best you ever had!

@ginareddish2730

A Saucerful of Secrets is nothin to sneeze at😃

@clarknav1

11y↑1

pound for pound one of the best solid rock albums of all time. A true classic collection of the Who at their very best.

@9700jb

4y↑1

The production is genius of the highest level in every respect. I love everything about this song.

@celticgodsoriginal

10y↑32

Man listen to Moons rolls! What a drummer...

@numberninesixnine1

10y↑7

No doubt! Especially in the ending section. Most, if not all drummers just do triplet rolls in drum fills & solos; but Moon is doing it as the beat.

@celticgodsoriginal

10y

He didn't use a hi-hat either. There were 2 really great rock drummers - Moon & Ginger Baker.

@nicolasblanckaert2035

5y↑5

4 years ago, Deep Purple fan DAD said "Zeppelin fanatic son, here's for your personal culture" and BOOM

We also share a huge Pink Floyd passion. Thanks dad !!

@danbane1445

JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJJAJAJAJAJA YOU KILL ME BRO JAJAJAJAJJAJAJAAJJAAUAJ

@randalloettle

9y↑123

Nothing like standing naked, stoned and sad...and calling it a bargain

@rvz77

5y↑4

@Ortaiηe Ðeviaη the life of CHRIST

@jetclntn

5y↑1

RocThe Lou
That’s how bad I want my ex Ginny back

@rvz77

5y↑2

@jetclntn never, NEVER FOR A WOMAN

@Theoblade01

5y↑3

It's even worse than that... "To win you I'd stand naked, stoned and stabbed."

@motorcitymanman7711

5y↑1

@rvz77
What do u tell people that say Christ never existed?
I believe......just was wondering what u personally tell people.

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@troublesumdemon5595

32w↑2

Keith moons drumming is fucking amazing spezialy at the end . Class

@markusandrews7431

3y↑3

Awesome music!! This song is so deep on a metaphysical level.

@bernardgerardin8127

10y↑5

The Who have made creative contributions of oustanding artistic signifiance to the field of recording !

@bernardgerardin8127

10y

Identique a un COGNAC X.O !

@BigBobber19

6y↑2

Won't get fooled again...Keith is awesone...they all are! Best song ever!

@zappageektube

13y↑1

Classic!!!!! Full sound and it is the Who! Used to listen to the entire album countless times. Miss these guys a solid ton.

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