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Concert of the day
On May 20, 2015 The Who played the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York
For more information about this show visit our friends at Petetownshend.net here:
petetownshend.net/gigography/the-who-hits-50-tour/the-who-at-uniondale-ny-nassau-coliseum
Visit The WHo's official website for the "Backstage Blog" about this show here:
www.thewho.com/backstage-blog/uniondale-ny-may-20-2015-nassau-coliseum/
The Who at Uniondale, NY - Nassau Coliseum
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The Who performed at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale,NY on May 20, 2015. Check out our photos, videos, setlist, articles and reviews for the show!I was there
Concert of the day
On May 20, 2004 The Who played the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts
"The Who Vault" has a short video from this show here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GppdP7Ffas
I was at this show. It was really fantastic. I remember them messing up in the middle of “Eminence Front” but somehow that made it more of fun performance because these pros are very human. I seem to recall some funny comments from the stage made afterwards.
CDs of the day
On May 20, 1997 Remixed and remastered CD's of Face Dances and It's Hard were released. They are sold for a reduced price and feature almost no liner notes
I appreciate these two albums so much more than I did 25 years ago.
Best sound on these remixed versions and the bonus tracks are a great addition 🙂
IT'S HARD's saving grace is the correction of all the mistakes they made when they mixed the album in such a hurry in 1982. The live songs from the '82 tour don't add much IMHO. The FACE DANCES remaster, on the other hand, includes the songs that should have made it onto the original 1981 release - "It's In You" and "I Like Nightmares."
There was a few Good Song's on this Album....a few crap as well and I'd say by Their own admission,,,Eminence Front in my opinion the best...But anthena was good and maybe underplayed at concerts
I wish there had been more new Who material all those years - we had to make due with solo albums and reunions.
I guess ink costs money
Record of the day
On May 20, 1981 the RIAA certified Face Dances as reaching gold record status
I was about 11 years old when this came out.... I was longing to hear "who are you"part 2.... I didn't take an immediate shine to FD but, it grew on me...." Cache, Cache" and " Steal My Money".... Now I feel very close to that album for completely different reasons than I do for *who are you".... It's exactly what it is... A band soldiering on after two devastating events..... Although I don't think the band could have continued if Keith Moon had not died,...
I think I'm one of the few people who actually likes this record. 
I think to truly appreciate this album, and it took me awhile to get there, you have to recognize where Pete Townshend was as a person and a musician when he was writing and recording this album. You can't overlook that he was actively working to change the Who. He agreed to continue with the Who after Keith's death, but he did that by insisting on some key changes to how the Who approached being the Who: bringing in a drummer who was a friend of the band, dependable, had worked with them before, and who wasn't going to try to ape Keith Moon; changing the stage show with live keyboards and reducing the loudness, and creating songs that were designed and contrived to fit musical life in the 1980s. IMHO, one of the significant production mistakes the band made, and it appears it's because Roger didn't want it on the album, was to leave off "It's In You." That song reflects Pete's direction for his songwriting contributions to the Who going forward. "You say that power chords are all that we should play/Well, this is what you're gonna eat today, Virginia." Also, there's basically no guitar solo in this song! *THIS* is where Pete Townshend was in 1980/81. It's Pete's way of saying, "If I'm gonna be in this band, then this is how we're going to sound on record." And this is the song that should have led off the album! Once you get this song, the rest of Pete on FD makes sense, sense that it didn't make in 1981. The guy who reviewed the album for ROLLING STONE said it best in the title of his review "Who are these guys?" The inclusion of "It's In You" is the starting point for "who these guys are." Even if John didn't like it and Kenney didn't like it. [And then, sorry for the rabbit hole, you get to the writing for IT'S HARD where Pete steps out of character and asks his band mates, "What do you want me to write about?"]
A far better album than often been given credit for. Their best with Kenney Jones
one of my favorite- and 'possibly' most played Who records. not a bad song on it.
I still really liked the Who during this period & they were very good Live with Rabbit on keyboards. Face Dances & It's Hard were fine albums I also enjoyed Who's Last & the VHS the Who Rocks America. Not as brilliant as the Tommy, Live at Leeds, Who's next, MBBAB, Quadrophenia period but still Great.
In 1981 I was 12 years old, the year before in 1980 or the year before that in 1979 my brother took me to see the movie, the kids are all right. So I was 10 or 11 when I saw that movie. I had no idea who, the who, were before I saw that movie. so sing that movie clearly changed the direction of my life. As an 11-year-old and 12-year-old I was busy doing things that a kid that age does and so was not very literate on The WWho and at the time this album came out had no idea Keith Moon had passed away. my mom bought me this record for my birthday, so when I looked at the album cover and saw Kenny Jones I thought, my God, Keith Moon looks really really bad. Fortunately my brother filled me in on what had happened to Keith. So as a result, listening to this record I was somewhat confused but I felt the songs were really good and left a mark on me emotionally. The record I listened to mostly during this time. Before I got this record for my birthday, was the 8 track version of the kids are all right soundtrack.  
I love this album. 'You Better, You Bet' was one of the songs that made up the soundtrack of my youth.
Great album and another tricky day for you🫡
Saw the tour , bought the LP ! Lots of great songs.
It's an outstanding album..
Great 1st album without Keith
This album means a lot to me because it is the first 'new' WHO I bought since becoming a rabid fan following "The Kids Are Alright" doc. I'd always liked them- had Tommy, Leeds, and Who's Next- before I saw the doc, but that put me in overdrive! I couldn't wait to hear new music with the new lineup. So OK: I was a little disappointed with the lack of real guitar raunch, but "New Song" from Who Are You informed me that they (Pete) couldn't keep doing the same thing. I decided that I loved Face Dances after a couple listens. In 1981, at 16, I really had no idea of what Pete was writing about most of the time! But as I grew older the lyrics began to make sense and I could relate. The production is clear, Roger's vocals fit every song perfectly, and Pete's playing showed change and progression. So I guess I am another in the minority who like this album Very Much!
I like this album, You better you bet is a great song!!
great songwriting by both Pete AND John.
This album has aged well! it’s on par with predecessor: who are you? 
Love this album!
By their standards not a very good album, it was obvious at this point that Pete had saved his best songs for his solo albums.
Well after the loss of Moonie I was apprehensive about this album but I loved it
A few good songs and a lot of filler
I have this album signed by John Entwistle & Roger Daltrey!
Great album!!
Great record!
I enjoyed this record been into the who since mid 60s,just another phase I think...
The two Entwistle tracks save this album (in my opinion of course)
Photos of the day
On May 20, 1968 Pete and his long-time girlfriend Karen Astley were married at the Didicot Registry Office in Oxfordshire.
The reception was held at the in-laws' but there was no honeymoon as Pete had to stay home to work on the next Who single.
Once again, thanks to Marc Starcke for allowing us to share his collection of photos from this event!
She was an absolutely stunning beauty!
These are wonderful photos. The smile never leaves Pete’s face.
Love her dress!
Shame it didn’t last. The Beast got his Beauty.
They split some yrs after
Before he child pornography on his computer
Lovely pics xxx
Pete suave ❤️
If she only knew then..
Concert of the day
On May 20, 1967 The Who headlined at the Woluwe Festival just outside Brussels supported by The Klan.
John somehow managed to fulfil the complete show even though he had a broken finger from a self-inflicted occurrence in Stevenage on the Wednesday night.
Single (and Magazines) of the day
On May 20, 1967 "Pictures of Lily" hit its U.K. chart peak at #4. It was also the discussed in both the New Musical Express and Disc and Music Echo. Not to be left out, Melody Maker talks to Keith while Billboard magazine talks about Happy Jack
First up: "Lily isn't pornographic, say Who" was the headline in New Musical Express. Pete defends The Who's new single "Pictures of Lily."
Read the article here: brandy_and.tripod.com/oo/lilyoo.html
Next: "Pictures of Lily" was a hot topic in Disc and Music Echo with Ray Davies stepping up to defend the song from being dirty. "I'm sure Pete Townshend would be most upset if he was told 'Pictures of Lily' was a dirty song."
Roger was a little more coy in an interview in the same issue: "I suppose the words are a bit dodgy. Perhaps we just see how close to the wind we can sail -- without actually getting banned." Also Lulu voiced her opinion on the song.
Next: Melody Maker talked to Keith in an article titled "The economy size, family pack Who --for U.S. consumption"
Lastly: Billboard magazine reported that TRO is issuing "Happy Jack" sheet music in a special edition
Of course It was Dodgy ,thats Pete,s sense of humour ,Fab Song from the Who
Images of the day
On May 20, 1967 The Who flew to Belgium for a film shoot for RTB TV's Vibrato show where they mimed to 'Happy Jack' at a mock-cowboy town called Texas City in Tremelo, Belgium.
hmm, if this film exists at all would be neat to see.
I whish the film will see the light soon!
the setlist must have resembled the contemporary Monterey Pop setlist.
Pan's People also appeared on that show with Golden Earring and Dave Dee DBMT.
ill steal it if it appears lol j/k
Concert of the day
On May 20, 1966 The Who played the Corn Exchange in Newbury, Berkshire.
John and Keith were late due to attending Ready Steady Go! Pete and Roger played with the bassist and drummer from their opening act The Jimmy Brown Sound and are naturally furious at Keith.
At the end of the show Keith, knocking over his drum set as usual, hits Pete in the leg with a falling cymbal. Pete turns and sends his guitar flying right into Keith's head. Keith and John storm off determined that they are finally finished with The Who. They head over to Kit Lambert's house to tell him they're out.
Melody Maker carries a story of the incident the following week.
Images of the day
On May 20, 1966, after a couple of days hanging out together, Keith and Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys were interviewed on Ready Steady GO!
Keith really loved his surf music 🎶
He was a big fan of The Beach Boys
So Cool!!
Article of the day
On May 20, 1966 New Musical Express reports the The Who will soon be touring Scandinavia
Flyers of the day
On May 20 1965 The Who played the Town Hall in Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Bonus video of the day (3)
Continuing our celebration of Pete Townshend's birthday we present one more "bonus video" for today!
Great song
Great song. But I think his New Wave hair cut is not cool.
One of my fav solo tunes.
The guitar solo at the end surely is still reverberating out in the stratosphere somewhere♥️
brilliant.. should have been doing solo shows since day one
Jenny never wear those slit skirts...
Bonus video of the day (2)
Continuing our celebration of Pete Townshend's birthday, we present one of our favorite videos......the 1982 All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes Promo Film
Again ..... another glaring hole in Pete solo videography. When will he and Trinifold decide to put these and other solo video/items to DVD etc?
Happy Birthday Pete♥️🎼
One of my favorite albums from him and I have the video to put the cherry on top
WONDERFUL!
Happy Birthday PT!
Interview of the day
On May 19, 2020 Roger was interviewed on “The One Show”.
You can watch it on YouTube here:
Concert of the day
On May 19, 2016 The Who play the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California
Thanks to Marc Starcke for allowing us to share his collection of photos!
For more information about this show visit our friends at petetownshend.net here:
petetownshend.net/gigography/the-who-hits-50-tour/the-who-at-oakland-oracle-arena
Visit The WHo's official site for the "Backstage Blog" here: www.thewho.com/backstage-blog/may-19-2016-oakland-oracle-arena/
Roger is a great musician but it's still weird to see him with a guitar! 🙂 Larry
👍🇫🇮😀☀️👍
Photo of the day
On May 19, 2010 Roger attends the opening of a new teenage cancer wing at the Great North Children's Hospital in Newcastle.
Accompanying him are the Duchess of York, her two daughters and X Factor winner Joe McElderry.
Photo courtesy of www.thewhothismonth.com
Roger Daltrey overdue for knighthood 🇬🇧
Album of the day
On May 19, 2009 The Who Sell Out: Deluxe Edition was released in the U.S.
Brilliant work of art from Pete Townshend Daltrey,s Vocals sublime,and then there,s I Can See For Miles
Great album… “Sunrise” is sublimely beautiful.
Ordered it as soon as I was able to. OUTSTANDING box set. Truly one of the BEST ever put together. My favorite Who album. Also have the original reel to reel tape of this album which also sounds fantastic.
Their second greatest album. The super deluxe edition is sublime
awesome, awesome, awesome album! ⭐️
The best. The CD expanded version is superb.
Greatest pop album of all time.
One of my very favorites. Still hold up.
The jingles are of the time, bought this album back in the day and still get a buzz today!!
Petra Haden's cover album is a great companion piece.
Got to love the baked beans in Tommy
I have this album!
On Pete's birthday, which he shares with my Dad.
I like the original. Had it on vinyl. Not a fan of the deluxe releases. I do like the additional songs but I wish they were released on another separate album.
psychedelic era Who, love this record
Have that on CD! Peace love and ecology
even people who don't like The Who like this album.
Glittering Girl & Early Morning Cold Taxi , 2 of my fav's 🎸
"wonderful radio London."
One of my favorites
Evidently Roger caught flu after his bean bath!
Every track was a classic 🙌🏼💥
Still have my original… Rael ♥️
Glad they unfixed Rael.
Someone 's coming...love it
Concert of the day
On May 19, 2007 The Who played the Bizkaia Arena in Barakaldo, Spain
A link to a review for this show....in spanish:
www.elcorreo.com/alava/culturas/musica/201603/14/altura-leyenda-2007-20160314171629.html
feiticeira.org/cronica/who-barakaldo-19052007/
If anyone has a ticket stub or flyer or photos from this show, please share!
DVD of the day
On May 19, 2006 The Tommy and Quadrophenia Live DVD was awarded 3-times multi Platinum status by the RIAA making it one of the biggest selling items in The Who's career.