By now, the Who had developed a reputation for outrageous stage shows in the UK but were still fairly unknown in America. This single, along with their appearance at the Monterey Pop festival in June 1967, would help alter that perception. Today's video is from an unsold British TV pilot where Roger, Pete, John and Keith were to portray Monkees-type characters. Mirth and wackiness ensued - very MTV-like. The song was speeded up on the clip for some reason. The Who and Jimi Hendrix were impressed (and maybe a little intimidated) by the other's live shows. At Monterey, Jimi may have one-upped the Who's equipment-smashing antics. Dude lit his guitar on fire, man.
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