Let's See Action
Pete Townshend
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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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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."
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Personnel DetailsThe 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.
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Song-writing FactsThough 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.
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Lyrics and MeaningThe 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.
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Chart PerformanceIn 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."
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Release DetailsEven 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."
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Live PerformancesThe song's first live performance by The Who was during their 2000 concert tour. It has since become a staple of their concert setlists.
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Unique CharacteristicsAt 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.
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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.
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Cover VersionsWhile 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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