Audience 8.2 - A tape with some good qualities despite being technically average. For instance, I like the vocals on this tape, and Pete’s guitar is in a better spot than on most average audience recordings, it comes through ok, with great atmosphere! Roger sounds great, and the bass is a nice fat, round sound that gets a little pushy but also gives the show its darker vibe. Interesting moment in the show, during the pause in Young Man Blues (the one right before the jam) where Keith traditionally tosses the sticks and catches them, the audience really reacts so it must have been a spectacular one by Keith. Pete shines on guitar throughout this gig.

Soundboard 9.8 - Put down whatever you are doing immediately. This SMOKES! This is the one you do not want to pass up!

Audience 8.4 - Amazing discovery here, a complete 1971 show that sounds rather decent (if loud). This tape puts you right into the middle of the audience, it’s quite exciting!

Audience 8.3 - Not recorded from the best vantage point on the best gear, but taper made the best of it, and it gets incrementally better from the time where he moves to a better spot (closer). Tape has all the hallmarks of a large stadium, loud rock concert, the regular deal…not going to blow anyone away. Now that I’ve said that, there’s some good news! Yup – Pete is playing great and he is the clearest sounding, followed by Roger, and the bass has a good, deep, rumbling growl that comes through (NOT boomy!). If this tape had been boomy, I would have rated it in the upper 7’s. The Who Sports Arena, San Diego, CA October 7, 1976 Band line-up Roger Daltrey - lead vocals, harmonica Pete Townshend - guitar, vocals John Entwistle - bass, vocals Keith Moon - drums, vocals Total Time = 01:39:56 Disc 1 01 I Can't Explain 02 Substitute 03 My Wife 04 Baba O'Riley 05 Squeeze Box 06 Behind Blue Eyes 07 Dreaming From the Waist 08 Magic Bus 09 Amazing Journey 10 Sparks Disc 2 11 The Acid Queen 12 Fiddle About 13 Pinball Wizard 14 I'm Free 15 Tommy's Holiday Camp 16 We're Not Gonna Take It 17 See Me, Feel Me 18 Summertime Blues 19 My Generation 20 Join Together 21 My Generation Blues 22 Won't Get Fooled Again Show comments: The Who/Mother's Finest For this Who show, the realistic recorder was used. First song, first row behind the stage looking at Keiths Moon’s back. Track two starts and I’m looking for a better recording position. The stage has typical left and right arrays  but there was also an extra array on the right side facing the stage. Strangely not one to the left side.  I parked myself in front of it which was basically just above me. On minor movement towards the center of the arena on the right side to avoid two chicks with whistles and the remaining show was recorded in that position.

Audience 7.1 - Definitely not a hi-fi recording but I can say this, you actually hear not only Roger fine above the din, but also Pete’s backing vocals! Next up is bass and guitars, with drums in the back kind of buried. Still, I just love these 68 shows, before Tommy, and the band is just so jazzed and audiences are too. Historical document well worth hearing.

Audience 9.3 - Another excellent, clear, bright 75 show with all the dynamics you could want, good punchy drums and bass, clear vocals, crunchy guitars. Lovely!