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“Sea and Sand” is a song by The Who. It was released on the group’s 1973 rock opera album Quadrophenia, where it is the second track of the third side of the record. The first song to take place once Quadrophenia’s narrative moves to Brighton, “Sea and Sand” portrays opera protagonist Jimmy’s affinity for the beach as an escape from the unpleasant realities of home and life, as well as his memories from past mod gatherings at Brighton. With singing by both Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, slow dreamy parts and fast angry parts, and a coda that reprises the early Who single “I’m the Face”, “Sea and Sand” is almost a mini-opera unto itself, and is one of the album’s most characteristic tracks. “Sea and Sand” also marks a point of reflection in the narrative. After the protagonist leaves home, he is left on the beach. He reflects about is inadequacy in love and inability to fit in at home or with the other tickets and faces (Mods). The song, besides being an important point in the narrative. PLEASE NOTE NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ARE CONSUMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS VIDEO THEY ARE ONLY PROPS, WE IN NO WAY CONDONE THE USE OF THEM. Here by the sea and sand Nothing ever goes as planned, I just couldn’t face going home It was just a drag on my own. They finally threw me out My mother got drunk on stout, My dad couldn’t stand on two feet, As he lectured about morality. Now I guess the families complete, With me hanging round on the street Or here on the beach. The girl I love Is a …



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  • jarilima

    @saltolibre61
    You’re not the only one! I’m not a combat vet, I’m a 46 year old Mom and my 13 year old son has been a fan of the Who since he was a toddler. I even took him to a Who concert in Tampa! Great times….

  • ecnalubma696969

    He really needs some real fur on that parka.

  • mishima1970

    Nice video for a great song; does anyone know the exact location of filming?
    Thanks.

  • amandaslay13

    this song is on my top 3 songs by the who its just that good!! any one agree??

  • amandaslay13

    this song is on my top 3 songs by the who its just that good!! any1 agree??

  • amandaslay13

    this song is on my top 3 songs by the who its just that dood!! any1 agree??

  • amandaslay13

    this song is on my top 3 songs by the who its just that dood!! any1 agree?? :D D

  • billymacfly

    this is pretty lame

  • saltolibre61

    One more thing…Is there in fact nothing more sexy than a woman with a British accent? Case closed….

  • saltolibre61

    I will say the British folks have blessed us with wonderful music.. I have had the privledge to spend time there (London, Picadelly squre, hell yes, wish I was there now!) via military deployments etc. Wonderful folks, you all maintain somthing we lost here in the US. You all got your stuff wired tight, I would go to war with a British soldier anyday..Maybe we should have remained a colony LOL! The US is falling apart, doesn’t takea rocket scientist to figure that out…

  • saltolibre61

    The Who in fact is the ultimate Rock Band…period! (this is comming from a 48 year old combat vet LOL)..My 16 yr old son also appreciciates their work…How I wish for mpre from them them !!!!!

  • xMadmax5x

    MODS

  • summerofmysmile

    Oh! Nicely done red777photo, nicely indeed!

  • proudfleshusa

    Daltrey 2:22 – Woah…yeah eah!!! Too cool for words!

  • onewomanandsomesongs

    test

  • Bigmac520

    The Who at their very BEST Moon Rocks

  • walkerbhoy01

    lol thanks, thankfuly it wasnt real

  • semtexgym

    listen to moon’s over the top drumming classic !!!

  • gitchigoomi

    @seanreillyireland
    Townshend composed some of the most brilliant pieces in the history of western music.

  • gitchigoomi

    From the lyrics, to the composition, to the restrained emotionality, CUT THIS SONG OPEN AND COUNT THE LAYERS OF GENIUS.

  • Lesterdevin

    this blows my mind. deserves alot more views. zeppelin never matched this sorry

  • WOSUColumbus

    @seanreillyireland
    Absolutely! I just re-watched this film twice, and it’s spot on, still the most perfect concept about the ebb/flow of teenage angst/love/individuality.

  • expenguin67

    Masterpiece! Mr. Moon gives a drumming clinic on this song. Anyone who never considered the drums to be a melodic instrument never really listened to Keith Moon.

  • beelzabubba

    I still like when Daltrey says: “I am the Face”…… that’s Mod stuff,

  • beelzabubba

    Your head is already around it if you are listening to it at this point… this is some of the finest our race has to offer, and should be confusing and powerful at the same time…. if you get my drift……. ok

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