The Who's Roger Daltrey On The Making Of 'Tommy'

Roger Daltrey uDiscover Music Interview Segments:
00:03 "We didn't know whether Tommy would be a hit"
00:49 "Everyone has their Tommy moments"
01:24 "It's a brutal narrative"
02:05 "A character had to be developed"
03:12 "It enhanced my voice"
04:20 "It's one of the best operas ever written"
06:10 "It takes your face off"
06:58 "You can actually hear a pinball machine working away"

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[sodapopinski]

I'm a pinball player from way back. To me the most amazing part about that album was that they were able to weave a story line around the game of pinball and make it sell. I'm not sure any other band could have pulled that off without making it sound corny.

[bluewaters]

My favorite music back in the 60's and 70's were from The Who and "The Moody Blues". I am 69 now and still listen to them. My little granddaughters dance to them. They call it mama's music!

[BobbyGeneric]

There will never be another Who... 4 virtuosos at their chosen instrument, blending into maximum r&b.

[tiger]

One of the best rock albums ever concived by man kind

[joemacinnis]

Always admired Roger. He seems like a great guy with so many amazing stories. He's an expert trout farmer also.

[AndrewSyiek]

Daltry; authentic and relatable then, authentic and relatable still.

[darrylbuckett]

Roger Daltrey is 76, so whose that barely fifty year old doing the interview, thanks Rog loved the album, in fact i think i've got all the versions of Tommy, i also hope that it gets reinvented every few years for ever, can you imagine in 200 years a new Tommy.

[johnregan]

Best Rock singer out there Mr D 🎤🎶🎵🇬🇧👍

[hipstereagle]

I think he perfectly describes what makes this otherwise bizarre rock opera story a beloved classic. Everyone can relate to Tommy at some points

[richardfurlott]

Saw Roger do Tommy in Minneapolis . He was excellent ! Watch out microphone throwing ( FUN ) ! Love, Roger.

[tarasbulba]

He was and still is one of the greatest.
Where he lost me was when he started asking for money in exchange for his autograph.
Then he blasted fans for smoking the "Pot" at the Who concerts.
The Who are the reason many in their 60's & 70's still smoke the "Pot" to this day.
WTF? Gosh, "I hope I die before I get old!"

[den]

I was living in Saint Ronnan's road when the band were making the movie.
Apparently my landlord's father was involved as an Architect / adviser to the film crew. One Saturday night the entire band visited our residence and a full blown booze up ensued.
Unfortunately I was out playing snooker with my flatmate that night and missed out on the fun. What a bummer !

[kriznasanjumia]

A GENTLE MINUTE WAS TO HAVE SET EYES AND MEETING SUCH A HUMBLE BEING WISH I COULD SEE HIM AGAIN I am Krizna met you with a friend in Rhode Island

[deadmanrunning]

I learned the juggle from the inside artwork while listening to Tommy, LOL

[wayne]

My brother and me used giggle at the Tommy movie, our mom never got it Good day's. Strange' Never liked mudicals, but this has us thinking, even at a young age.

[rjnuzzi]

Daltrey defines the work even better than author Pete Townsend!! He's clearly a fan of Tommy...

[rockubtzer]

Pinball Wizard Was the reason we... 11yearold me and my 13yearold brother had to see it, Elton John singing Pinball Wizard!!! The movie was restricted so you had to be 16 or have your parent with. Somehow we got in. I've got the movie soundtrack, located the movie on VHS, and on DVD too. Just to see Eric Clapton Eyesight To The Blind, Tina Turner do Acid Queen, Paul Nicholas Cousin Kevin, Elton John Pinball Wizard, or hear Jack Nicholson sing. or see Roger Hang Glide. It's a great movie.

[josephst.georgerockandroll]

It’s really a shame that Keith moon isn’t around anymore, he’d be an amazing old person