The Who: Who's Next

Director: Bob Smeaton

Overview

Part of the Classic Album series, this documentary details the process by which the Who created 1971's outstanding Who's Next album. Featuring insider information, such as how the final mixes were worked out, the documentary also explains that the songs on the album were initially written to be part of an ambitious interactive theater piece called +Lifehouse, which never quite coalesced. Songwriter, guitarist, and singer Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle, and vocalist Roger Daltrey provide insight into the history of the project, as do interviews with managers, press agents, and writers, including biographer Dave Marsh. The program includes archival footage of the band performing tracks such as "I Can't Explain" and "My Generation" as well as a tribute to drummer Keith Moon who died in 1978.

Product Details

Release Date:	10/03/2006
UPC:	0801213017096
Original Release:	2006
Source:	Eagle Rock Ent
Region Code:	1
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language:	English
Time:	1:00:00
Sales rank:	38,355

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Roger Daltrey	Performer
The Who	Primary Artist
Pete Townshend	Performer
John Entwistle	Performer
The Who	Performer
Bob Smeaton	Director

Technical Credits

Chips Chipperfield	Producer
Nikkie Amouyal	Package Design
Nick de Grunwald	Series Producer
Geoff Kempin	Executive Producer
Bob Smeaton	Director
Terry Shand	Executive Producer

Editorial Reviews

The Who's Who's Next features band interviews and archival footage of the studio sessions that resulted in the band's classic 1971 album. Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, and John Entwistle offer opinions and anecdotes on the creation of songs like "Baba O'Riley," "Won't Get Fooled Again," and "Behind Blue Eyes," as well as interviews with biographer Dave Marsh. Other writers and sources close to the band add further depth to the documentary. Despite the DVD's lack of extra features, Who's Next remains an informative and entertaining addition to the collections of Who fans. ~ Heather Phares