[DoodleBob]

As a continuation of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Who's performance on Live at Leeds, I am presenting this link to the audio of John's bass on the Leeds version of My Generation.

Please note this is only the first 2:50 and final section of the Leeds version of My Generation; the entire Leeds version runs 16+ mins long, and is basically a medley of Naked Eye, See Me, Feel Me, Overture/Captain Walker Didn't Come Home, Sparks, and other bits. You can listen to all of the Leeds soundboard/bootleg of My Generation here.

There are other isolated tracks from Leeds on YouTube, but John's tone and attack (and, of course, playing) on this clip are astounding.

This is John in action that night, February 14, 1970.

Best. Bass. Player. Ever.

[DoodleBob]

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[DAC21]

Thanks for posting, will BM for tomorrow when I can stream it to decent speakers

[atc23]

Best rock album of All Time. I’ve worn out the vinyls and cassettes. Nowadays, it’s difficult to wear out downloads. I like this with headphones and the volume at about 11

[dfwgator]

I go back and forth between him and Chris Squire. I’ll just leave it at both were great, and are sorely missed.

[Viking2002]

One of the big attributes of Entwistle’s style of playing was that he played the bass like it was lead guitar. A good example is during the chorus of Eminence Front. I remember when that was released, I thought to myself, ‘Did I just hear what I thought I heard?’ He was definitely one of the GOAT on four strings.

[Lurker]

Prakash John is up there.

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[dfwgator]

John looked better in the skeleton outfit he wore at Isle of Wight.

[krogers58]

It's my humble opinion that the who's rendition of Young Man's Blues, is by far their best guitar jam, which they played at the Isle of Wight, and at Leeds. Here's the version from Leeds:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YR6w9hyVBA

[Bullish]

Really kind of a boring bass line if you ask me. Oh, and I’ve been playing bass professionally for many years, including covering this song.

[Mariner]

I’m a fan of Geezer Butler, Jack Bruce and Bill Wyman.

But technically, John Entwistle was a better musician.

Stylistically, he usually leaves me cold.

Maybe it was the band and the songs.

[FreedomPoster]

The bass line on The Real Me from Quadrophenia is a top 10 all-time bass work.

[tomkat]

Best. Bass. Player. Ever.

Stanley Clarke might beg to differ   ;-)