Isn’t there something profoundly depressing about The Who appearing on the Super Bowl halftime show? I can’t even completely put my finger on it…I mean, in the end we all sell out…I’ve been trying to sell out for years, but nobody wants me…sigh…it’s kind of like listening to a medley of CSI opening themes…
The first time I saw The Who, they were opening for Herman’s Hermits at a roller skating rink in suburban Memphis. When Peter Townsend kicked in the amps and tried to set his guitar on fire at the end of the set, I thought, “Henry the Eighth indeed! I may yet get laid this decade…”
There’s nothing in the street
Looks any different to me
And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye
And the parting on the left
Is now the parting on the right
And the beards have all grown longer overnight
I’ll tip my hat to the new constitution
Take a bow for the new revolution
Smile and grin at the change all around me
Pick up my guitar and play
Just like yesterday
Then I’ll get on my knees and pray
We don’t get fooled again
Don’t get fooled again
Tags: pete townsend, pete townshend, roger daltrey, roger daltry, the who
Casey Hampton