We’re redesigning the site. We’ll be back in a “bit”.
You can still access WhoTabs and Baba’s Bootlegs, the rest of the site is temporarily down while we get things back in order
In the mean time – check out some videos we’ve found around the web
And see what we’ve been posting on Facebook!
Photos of the day
On May 13, 1997 The Who played the Zénith de Paris in Paris, France
Once again, be sure to visit Les Who en France to see their collection of photos from this show!
www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1164655603562553&type=3
TV show of the day
On May 13, 1996 Roger reprised his Hugh Fitzcairn role on Highlander: The Series in an episode called "Till Death"
Concert of the day
On May 13, 1979 The Who played the Arenes de Frejus in Frejus, France
Visit our friends at Les Who en France facebook page for a nice collection of photos from this show!
www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1355845824443529&type=3
😉✌️👍👍👍💖😎
Magazine of the day
On May 13, 1975 John was featured on the cover of Good Times magazine
Movie scene of the day
On May 13, 1974 three more days of "Tommy" filming began, this time with Pete and John backing Eric Clapton for the "Eyesight To The Blind" sequence shot at the Royal Marine Church in Eastney.
You can watch the outcome in a clip from Tommy on Youtube here:
Album of the day
On May 13, 1972 Tommy (Part One), a budget re-release of disc one of the Tommy LP, hit store shelves in Britain. Those who heard the original and buy this one find "Eyesight To The Blind" now features an alternate vocal.
Can the alternate vocals be found on cd? never heard them
Concert of the day
On May 13, 1971 The Who play the Kinetic Circus at the Mayfair Suite in Birmingham
In the book "Never a Dull Moment: 1971 The Year That Rock Exploded" David Hepworth discusses Mick Jagger's wedding to Bianca which took place on May 12....addressing the following day he writes "Bianca claims that later that night the bedroom of the happy couple was invaded by Keith Moon. He was actually on his way to play with the Who at the Kinetic Circus in Birmingham"
Photos of the day
On May 13, 1969 The Who played the first of three nights at the Boston Tea Party in Boston, Massachusetts
Thanks to Marc Starcke for allowing us to share his collection of photos from these 3 nights
Photos by Steven C. Borack & James Hutchinson
Headstock and 3 inches of neck grafted on, body glued back together. She’s alive and well
First time Pete in his boiler suit?
Article of the day
On May 13, 1967 Melody Maker reports on The Who's upcoming American tour
Flyer of the day
On May 13, 1967 The Who were scheduled to play the Shoreline Club in Bognor Regis, Sussex, but they did not appear due to the small size of the stage
Single of the day
On May 13, 1967 "Pictures of Lily" enters Sweden's Tio i Topp charts where it will peak at #3
Underrated song (IMO).
I have this one still. One of my favorites 🎶🎶
The first song about masturbation?
Photos of the day
On May 13, 1966 The Who played the Wimbledon Palais in Wimbledon
Thanks to Marc Starcke for allowing us to share his collection of photos from this date!
Photos by Chris Morphet
Ad of the day
On May 13, 1965 The Who play the Public Hall in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire.
The Who played the first set to a half-empty hall, and during the second set had coins thrown at them from the patrons of the now closed pubs nearby.
Post of the day
On May 12, 2001 Pete puts up mp3’s of “Ascendance (rough mix 2)” and “I’ve Had Enough (orchestral overdub)” on his website
"The weather here in London has suddenly become hot. I am in my studio finalizing the last few pieces of music for Scoop 3 and every hour I have to go out to stand in the garden and be amazed by the fact that summer has finally come to this recently bludgeoned island.
There seem to be two young, pretty topless women in my swimming pool. Am I really a rock star or what?
While scrabbling through various old tapes, (which are old enough to need baking in a slow oven before they can even be listened to), I have come across two tracks I thought you might like to hear.
The first is a dry studio mix of a track I did for a 1983 WOMAD album (Peter Gabriel's World Music foundation). This has me on Hurdy-Gurdy, as well as doing hundreds of tribal drum and vocal overdubs. The interesting thing about the sound is that we left the stereo mikes set up in a single position and moved the drums and vocalists (me) to a new position for each take. So you really get the feeling of a room full of drummers. The words of the 'song' are jibberish, made up of a weird concoction of latin, Spanish and Italian. The punchline is 'Pacifico Musica!'.I think that means 'peaceful music'?
The second is a recording from the studio floor of the rather out-of-tune orchestra overdubbing some invigorating stuff for the Quadrophenia film soundtrack. These strings were not used in the movie. Recently there has been talk of a release of the movie on DVD with a new 5.1 surround sound mix. I started to look for additional stuff and found this wonderful piece of writing by Raphael Rudd.
Enjoy. Ride in your car with the sound full up, listen to the hillbilly strings and drive your car - to the car-wash.
Webcam photo caption: "Hello. I'm in my study. It is Saturday evening on the 12th May 2001. 0655 UK time. The sun is still hot. I am about to walk my dogs"
Yes, you are a rockstar. No what
A Reflective Looking Pete
Peter aún hace webcam?
Image of the day
On May 12, 1996 Roger played a "hideous assassin" on the third season finale of ABC-TV's Superman series Lois & Clark
Whoa! Roger does love to play weird, ugly characters. Must be trying to stretch his acting chops by playing against type.
wow had no idea!
Album of the day
On May 12, 1989 Rhino Records released the 1972 London Symphony Orchestra version of Tommy on CD
Richie Havens version of Eyesight To The Blind on this album is magic .👍
It was albums like this one, music by The Beatles and Moody Blues that taught me to really appreciate classical music; Mozart, Beethoven, Bach et al. But that’s what good music does.
The best version of Sparks.
I own it on vinyl.
On Tommy's 20th Anniversary... Almost to the day ...
Still think Tommy is my favourite.
The creepiest Tommy.
Got it.
Got it! Like it 👍👍👍
❤️❤️❤️
Magazine of the day
On May 12, 1980 The Who were on the cover of People magazine
Not being negative, just historical! 😀 But...this issue had the distinction of being the lowest selling at newsstands in the history of People. Not sure they knew their audience. 😂
I still have even thou I stoled it lol
I had this and studied it as religiously as a Bible. John drinking a glass of wine and checking out his hair in the bathroom mirror made me love him more
Still have my original, bought at a Readmore.
I had this magazine.
I used to have this right after it came out. I might still. Not sure.
I have this one!
What chord is Pete playing there? With a capo on the fifth fret?
Concert of the day
On May 12, 1979 The Who played the Arenes de Frejus in Frejus, France
Be sure to visit our friends at Les Who en France!!!! www.facebook.com/LesWhoenFrance
They have a bunch of photos from this show here: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1355842631110515&type=3
They also have videos from this show, including a news report. Go to their video page and search for "12 mai 1979"
thanks for sharing 😉
Got this one and the Sunday one too🐸😉
Was there great weekend pity cifcumstances with moon
Video of the day (2 of 2)
On this date in 1967 Coca-Cola London registers receipt of two spots from MRM Productions. They are filmed commercials to be used in promoting a tie-in between Coca-Cola and Biba's Boutique in Piccadilly. The music for both spots is performed by The Who and is not officially released by the band until the mid-1990's.
The BFI website published these ads two years ago - if you are in the U.K. you can watch the originals here: player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-coca-cola-bibas-boutique-1967-online
The "Coca-Cola Kid" also posted them to Youtube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzmH3Pxsm_Q
and here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fElT-YrtWhM
I've taken the liberty of editing out the "extra" (non who) portion, and I've done a bit of color correction.
That rhythm section is unmistakable
Sounds like part of The Who Sell Out 🎶
great commercials from the time. also my favorite Keith Moon drum tone.
These spots have always fascinated me on a level that I can't quite define.... Kind of like the real life incarnation of The Who Sell Out... Lol..
Biba's Boutique, wasn't that where Mary worked and where she met Freddie Mercury?
When we got high on Coke..ay, those were the days..lol
👍👍
Cool tune
Video of the day (1 of 2)
On this date in 1967 Coca-Cola London registers receipt of two spots from MRM Productions. They are filmed commercials to be used in promoting a tie-in between Coca-Cola and Biba's Boutique in Piccadilly. The music for both spots is performed by The Who and is not officially released by the band until the mid-1990's.
The BFI website published these ads two years ago - if you are in the U.K. you can watch the originals here: player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-coca-cola-bibas-boutique-1967-online
The "Coca-Cola Kid" also posted them to Youtube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzmH3Pxsm_Q
and here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fElT-YrtWhM
I've taken the liberty of editing out the "extra" (non who) portion, and I've done a bit of color correction.