i loved the Who in the late 70's and early 80's, so the timing of this 1979 film for me was fortuitous. as the other comments attest, the music and performances are simply fabulous. the viewer really gains an understanding of the complex nature of the band and its members. the archival footage and the old videos are wonderful historical points of reference about music in the 60's and 70's.
i recently acquired the "special edition" video and 20 years after, i can even more appreciate the masterful quality of this film. jeff stein, like ken burns, makes the documentary come alive. his skillful intermixing of several television interviews, voiceovers and archival footage, with complete videos and live performances make for the greatest rockumentary ever.
p.s. i noticed my "special edition" has excised a few minutes from the "quick one" video. are there any other changes? the video packagers make up for it to some extent with the bonus video of the single "the kids are alright"
i recently acquired the "special edition" video and 20 years after, i can even more appreciate the masterful quality of this film. jeff stein, like ken burns, makes the documentary come alive. his skillful intermixing of several television interviews, voiceovers and archival footage, with complete videos and live performances make for the greatest rockumentary ever.
p.s. i noticed my "special edition" has excised a few minutes from the "quick one" video. are there any other changes? the video packagers make up for it to some extent with the bonus video of the single "the kids are alright"
