Let's See Action

Pete Townshend

About Let's See Action

"Let's See Action" is a song written and composed by Pete Townshend and recorded by the Who. It was released as a single in the UK in 1971 and reached #16 in the charts.


Year:
1972
6:25
98 
#3

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Let's see action. Let's see people
Let's see freedom. Let's see who cares
Take me with you. When you leave me
And my shell behind us there

I have learned it. Known who burned me
Avatar has warmed my feet
Take me with you. Let me see you
Time and life can meet
Rumor has it. Minds are open
Then rumors fill them up with lies
Future passing. Nothing lasting
I try to scream, 'cause nothing dies

Nothing is everything
Everything is nothing is
Please the people, audiences
Break the fences, nothing is

Let's see action. Let's see people
Let's see freedom. In the air
Let's see action. Let's see people
Let's be free. Let's see who cares

Let's see action. Let's see people
Let's see freedom. In the air
Let's see action. Let's see people
Let's be free. Let's see who cares

(Guitar Solo)
Let's see action. Let's see people
Let's see freedom. In the air
Let's see action. Let's see people
Let's be free. Let's see who cares

Give me a drink boy wash my feet
I'm so tired of running from my own heat
Take this package and here's what you do
Gonna get this information through

I don't know where I'm going
I don't know what I need
But I'll get to where I'm gonna end up
And that's alright by me

I've been running from side to side
Now I know for sure that both sides lied
It's got so hard but we gotta keep trying
I can't stand to see my people crying

I don't know where I'm going
I don't know what I need
But I'll get to where I'm gonna end up
And that's alright by me

I don't know where I'm going
I don't know what I need
But I'll get to where I'm gonna end up
And that's alright by me

Let's see action. Let's see people
Let's see freedom. In the air
Let's see action. Let's see people
Let's be free. Let's see who cares

Let's see action. Let's see people
Let's see freedom. In the air
Let's see action. Let's see people
Let's be free. Let's see who cares

Nothing is 
Everything is

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Pete Townshend

Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend (born 19 May 1945) is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career. His career with The Who spans more than 40 years, during which time the band grew to be considered one of the most influential bands of the 1960s and 1970s, and, according to Eddie Vedder, "possibly the greatest live band ever." more »

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Written by: PETER TOWNSHEND

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10 facts about this song

Song Details
"Let's See Action" is a song that was initially released by English rock band "The Who" in 1971. However, it also appears on Pete Townshend's 1972 solo album "Who Came First."
Personnel Details
The song features The Who's primary members including Roger Daltrey on lead vocals, Pete Townshend on guitar, John Entwistle on bass, and Keith Moon on drums.
Song-writing Facts
Though the song was recorded and performed by The Who, it was entirely written by Pete Townshend, who is known as the principal songwriter of the band.
Lyrics and Meaning
The lyrics of "Let's See Action" touch on themes of introspection and perception of reality. Townshend himself often described the song as about the unpredictability and randomness of actions and their specific outcomes.
Chart Performance
In terms of chart performance, "Let's See Action" reached No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart. Despite this success, the song was not included in The Who's following album, "Who's Next."
Release Details
Even though "Let's See Action" was not included in an album initially, it often features on various reissues and compilations by The Who, such as "The Singles", "The Who: Ultimate Collection" and "The Who Hits 50."
Live Performances
The song's first live performance by The Who was during their 2000 concert tour. It has since become a staple of their concert setlists.
Unique Characteristics
At over four minutes in length, "Let's See Action" deviates from the standard 3-minute pop song format, allowing Townshend and The Who to create a more complex, layered soundscape.
Song Reception
"Let's See Action" is often celebrated for its immersive sound and thought-provoking lyrics, embodying the experimental and introspective characteristics associated with The Who's music in the early 1970s.
Cover Versions
While the song is closely associated with The Who and Pete Townshend, it has been covered by numerous other artists. This includes the American rock band Pearl Jam, who performed the song during their 2007 concert tour.

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