FOOTBALL, FILMS and FABULOUS MUSIC AT THE DOMINION OF OPINION
Wembley Stadium – August 1979: With closed eyes, for a few seconds it was if nothing had changed. But opening them brought back the harsh reality Keith was gone.
With Moon’s last live performance captured for posterity, it emphasises the sense of finality forever attached to ‘The Kids Are Alright’
As The Who develop into the greatest live act rock has ever seen, Daltrey gives a fine account of what it feels like to connect with an audience at such times.
‘The Song Is Over’ is propelled to a rousing conclusion by drumming from Keith Moon that is extraordinary even by his standards.
CHARLTON 31/5/76: The next day I awarded each song played a mark out of 10. ‘Amazing Journey’ must have been astounding; I gave it 12.
Despite not having the intensity of legendary ‘Tommy’ shows propelled by Keith and The Ox, there is still more gusto than anyone has a right to expect.