^^^^ now I'm thinking of Roger Daltrey telling Homer Simpson "These are all Grand Funk Railroad songs!" xpost
― Faster than food (Myonga Vön Bontee), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:33 (eleven years ago) link
hahaha
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:34 (eleven years ago) link
Shakey are you sure you're not thinking of Stutter Rap by Morris Minor and the Majors? (ducks)
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:35 (eleven years ago) link
2. "I Can See For Miles" (The Who Sell Out, 1967) 31 votes, 852 points, two #1 voteshttp://www.bamalamaposters.co.uk/images/prod/Who_See_For_Miles_LG.jpghttp://youtu.be/FYkGimCrcRg
― And Romney doesn't know what day it is... (Tarfumes The Escape Goat), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:36 (eleven years ago) link
man i REALLY hope ********** is #1 instead of * *** *** *** ***** *** *****
I love em both, but voted * *** *** *** ***** *** ***** as my own #1. I'm really surprised ********** is this high. I'd be fine with it at #1, because it would be less predictable.
xpost: aha!
― something of an astrological coup (tipsy mothra), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:37 (eleven years ago) link
it was this bookhttp://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515g4VRx2IL._SL500_AA300_.jpgxp
― stop swearing and start windmilling (Shakey Mo Collier), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:37 (eleven years ago) link
Now here's a surprise
xposts, Timing!
― Mark G, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:38 (eleven years ago) link
YES
― some dude, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:40 (eleven years ago) link
funny enough I was just writing prediction that my own #1 would take the top spot by miles and miles when tarfumes posted
― Dr X O'Skeleton, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:40 (eleven years ago) link
The barely controlled chaos of "I Can See for Miles" is one of my favorite things in all of music. A pop song on top, a world war underneath, with horses charging and bombs falling and at the end everything is in ruins.
― something of an astrological coup (tipsy mothra), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:41 (eleven years ago) link
i voted for both but #2 more out of a sense of duty 'well of COURSE it has to be in any list of Who songs' way and #1 in a 'fuck yes this song is so great' way
― some dude, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:41 (eleven years ago) link
You nailed it, tipsy.
― And Romney doesn't know what day it is... (Tarfumes The Escape Goat), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:42 (eleven years ago) link
I must admit Substitute makes me a little uncomfortable because of the line about his dad being black. I realise the way it was intended but its just, well, of its time..
― Dr X O'Skeleton, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:43 (eleven years ago) link
yeah tipsy 100% otm
it really is a joy to listen to
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:44 (eleven years ago) link
It's about genuine problems... xpost
― Mark G, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:45 (eleven years ago) link
1. "Schlitz Rocks America" (tv advertisement, 1982) 36 votes, 1008 points, 23 #1 voteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zcBBFyzgkI
― And Romney doesn't know what day it is... (Tarfumes The Escape Goat), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:45 (eleven years ago) link
ICSFM: I love the way Moon graffitis all over it
― Dr X O'Skeleton, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:45 (eleven years ago) link
"I Can See For Miles" might be my favorite Keith Moon studio performance. Other than that, tipsy pretty much nailed everything great about it.
― cwkiii, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:46 (eleven years ago) link
hahaha Schlitz rocks america lol
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:46 (eleven years ago) link
there needs to be a genre of 'Songs that make you feel like you're flying'
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:47 (eleven years ago) link
OTM
― Dr X O'Skeleton, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:48 (eleven years ago) link
I never see anyone drinking Schlitz anymore. What happened?
― Lee626, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:50 (eleven years ago) link
This would be a great poll. No nominations thread, just vote!
― cwkiii, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:51 (eleven years ago) link
1. "Substitute" (single, 1966) 32 votes, 872 points, three #1 voteshttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7Svj1Ak2OEA/Tc2uGaKsgfI/AAAAAAAAAEs/A04yIyBIrFc/s1600/whosubrtt1.jpghttp://youtu.be/xcFW5JCEA8M
― And Romney doesn't know what day it is... (Tarfumes The Escape Goat), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 20:59 (eleven years ago) link
I like this song and gave it a high vote, but not at all what I expected at #1
― Lee626, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:00 (eleven years ago) link
yeah me neither
― stop swearing and start windmilling (Shakey Mo Collier), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:02 (eleven years ago) link
it doesn't quite capture the range that they were capable of - at least, not as well as some of the other songs in the top 10
― stop swearing and start windmilling (Shakey Mo Collier), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:03 (eleven years ago) link
Many thanks for running this poll, Tarfumes. It's been an Amazing Journey that will always have a special place in the Tommy's Holiday Camp of my heart.
― kornrulez6969, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:08 (eleven years ago) link
i feel like this is the first time something somewhat unexpected topped one of these artist tracks polls that my reaction wasn't "OF COURSE ilm likes that song best, rmde"
― some dude, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:09 (eleven years ago) link
some dude otm. I actually like Substitute -- maybe not high enough for it to be #1 most representative Who track, but definitely not a challop placing at all.
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:11 (eleven years ago) link
Was expecting 'Miles' to be #1 but this whole top 5 is awesome. Thanks, Tarfumes.
― Gavin, Leeds, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:12 (eleven years ago) link
I had a crush on a punkrock boy in my art class in 10th grade; I think 50% of the reason for my crush was that he had I WAS BORN WITH A PLASTIC SPOON IN MY MOUTH emblazoned in liquid paper on his pencil case <3 <3
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:12 (eleven years ago) link
And yeah Tarfumes I think we need to vote you in as official Who archivist of ILX. I thought myself a pretty big Who fan before the poll but I've learned SO much. This thread is a freaking goldmine of material.
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:13 (eleven years ago) link
I never see anyone drinking Schlitz anymore. What happened?― Lee626, Wednesday, September 12, 2012 3:50 PM (19 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
― Lee626, Wednesday, September 12, 2012 3:50 PM (19 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
You've never been to the Continental Club in Houston then.
― Instagrams of Lily on My Facebook Wall (C. Grisso/McCain), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:13 (eleven years ago) link
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Wednesday, September 12, 2012 5:13 PM (1 minute ago) Bookmark
TOTALLY, exemplary work all around, couldn't have asked for a better execution of this poll
― some dude, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:16 (eleven years ago) link
Absolutely, nice work Tarfumes
― Dr X O'Skeleton, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:18 (eleven years ago) link
My number one was number one. This gives me the moral authority to shame you all for not voting for Doctor Jimmy, I've Had Enough, Dreaming from the Waist, Amazing Journey, Bellboy, and Guitar and Pen. Well, ok, there's no shame in not having voted for Guitar and Pen, it just blew away young teenage me at exactly the right time, even if the bass playing is a rare example of Entwistle completely screwing it all up.
― Three Word Username, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:19 (eleven years ago) link
also does it make any sense if i say TOO LOW at "A Quick One" being #5?
― some dude, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:20 (eleven years ago) link
Personally, I think y'all need to appreciate Tommy a little more. How could Sally Simpson and especially Go To The Mirror fail to chart?
― kornrulez6969, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:20 (eleven years ago) link
i feel like someday i will give Tommy its due. for the time being i'd rather listen to the Live At Leeds run through it.
― some dude, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:23 (eleven years ago) link
I voted for I've Had Enough and Amazing Journey, also the Underture, I Don't Mind, The Red Blue and Grey... none of them saw the light of day. Guess there's just too many killer tunes
― Dr X O'Skeleton, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:23 (eleven years ago) link
Substitute has some of the greatest lyrics in history, a terrific number one.
Thanks for running the poll, Tarfumes!
― Vic Perry, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:24 (eleven years ago) link
Great poll, thanks. It wasn't difficult to nail down the Top 10 as of last night; I narrowed it down to nine sure-things, and one of either "Anyhow, Anywhere, Anything" or "We're Not Gonna Take It." Is it okay to post ballots now?
― clemenza, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:26 (eleven years ago) link
Fantastic Poll!
Ballot Time:
1. When I Was A Boy2. Substitute3. Pictures of Lily4. Heaven and Hell (Leeds version)5. The Seeker6. Slip Kid7. I'm A Boy8. Success Story9. Let's See Action10. Our Love Was11. Disguises12. The Punk and The Godfather13. Sensation14. I've Had Enough15. Odorono16. Christmas17. Much Too Much18. Dogs19. The Ox20. Naked Eye
Albums:
1. Meaty, Beaty, Big & Bouncy2. Live At Leeds3. Rarities 1966-1972 Vols. I&II4. The Who Sell Out5. Who's Next
― Instagrams of Lily on My Facebook Wall (C. Grisso/McCain), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:26 (eleven years ago) link
And if not "Anyhow, Anywhere, Anything," then "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere." You know what I mean...
1. Circles (40)2. I Can’t Reach You (36)3. Substitute (33)4. Don’t Look Away (30)5. Pictures of Lily (28)6. The Kids Are Alright (26)7. My Wife (25)8. A Quick One While He’s Away (24)9. Happy Jack (23)10. I Can See for Miles (22)11. Much Too Much (21)12. I’m a Boy (20)13. Bargain (19)14. See My Way (18)15. I Can’t Explain (17)16. Tattoo (16)17. We’re Not Gonna Take It (15)18. Baba O’Riley (14)19. La La La Lies (13)20. So Sad About Us (12)
― clemenza, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:28 (eleven years ago) link
Hey I was poking around the youtubes last night and I found that Quadrophenia doc (or one of them, I think it's the new one?)
Totally reinspired me to go back and hang out again with Quadrophenia (twice in two weeks, crikey)
I swear I almost bawled several times this time around. It's such a freaking gift of an an onion of an an album; the more you know about this album the richer it becomes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdUPDyFXFkk
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:29 (eleven years ago) link
oops sorry for the embed _ I meant to post the shortened link
top tracks:BargainA Quick One, While He's AwayWho Are YouSubstituteBaba O'RileyEminence Front5:15My GenerationNaked EyeI Don't MindThe Kids Are AlrightWon't Get Fooled AgainI Can't ExplainThe Real MeRelayPinball WizardI Can See For MilesTattooMike Post ThemeLeaving Here
top albums:Who's NextLive At LeedsMy GenerationThe Who Sell OutEndless Wire
shoulda known that my fav covers wouldn't place but I really love both
― some dude, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:30 (eleven years ago) link
I've been following along with one eye while dealing with other stuff, but great poll and great rollout, Tarfumes. Thanks for running this one!
I'm just glad "Sparks" made the top 50. Not surprised "Substitute" won -- it's just got all that consciousness saturation, being covered by the Sex Pistols, Ramones, Richard Thompson, and whoever else.
1. Sparks 2. A Quick One, While He’s Away 3. Our Love Was 4. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere 5. I Can’t Explain 6. I Can’t Reach You 7. Substitute 8. The Kids Are Alright 9. I Can See For Miles 10. Is it in My Head? 11. Mary Anne with the Shaky Hands 12. My Generation 13. I’m One 14. My Wife 15. Baba O’Riley 16. Bargain 17. Summertime Blues 18. Pictures of Lily 19. So Sad About Us 20. The Ox
LEAST FAVEThe SeekerSilas StingyDoctor DoctorEarly Morning Cold TaxiSee My Way
ALBUMSLive at LeedsThe Who Sell OutThe Who Sings My GenerationA Quick OneThe Kids Are Alright (soundtrack)
― Irwin Dante's Towering Inferno (WmC), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:32 (eleven years ago) link
OK, here's mine:
1. I Can See for Miles2. A Quick One (Rock n’ Roll Circus version)3. Melancholia4. So Sad About Us5. Pictures of Lily6. Love Reign O’er Me7. I Can’t Reach You8. The Punk and the Godfather9. Substitute10. Won’t Get Fooled Again11. Anyway Anyhow Anywhere12. The Underture13. The Kids are Alright14. Amazing Journey15. Sunrise16. I Don’t Mind17. The Blue, Red and Grey18. I’ve Had Enough (Quadrophenia)19. Our Love Was20. Baba O’Reilly
Albums1. Who Sellout2. Quadrophenia3. My Generation4. Who’s Next5. Live at Leeds
― Dr X O'Skeleton, Wednesday, 12 September 2012 21:33 (eleven years ago) link