The Who Hits 50! (deluxe)

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Tracklist

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1Zoot Suit
producer:
Peter Meaden and Chris Parmeinter
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (in 1964) and Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1964)
recorded at:
Studio Fontana in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1964)
cover recording of:
Zoot Suit (in 1964)
lyricist and composer:
Peter Meaden
publisher:
Bosworth Music GmbH, Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Campbell Connelly France, Campbell Connelly Inc. and Ivy Music Ltd.
The High Numbers2:01
2I Can’t Explain (mono)
producer:
Shel Talmy
bass:
John Entwistle (in 1964-11)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (in 1964-11)
guitar:
Jimmy Page (in 1964-11) and Pete Townshend (in 1964-11)
piano:
Perry Ford (in 1964-11)
background vocals:
The Ivy League (in 1964-11)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (in 1964-11)
vocals:
John Entwistle (in 1964-11) and Pete Townshend (in 1964-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Pye Records Ltd Studio in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1964-11)
part of:
NME: 50 Greatest Guitar Riffs of All Time (number: 44)
recording of:
I Can’t Explain (in 1964-11)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd.
The Who2:05
3Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere (mono)
producer:
Shel Talmy
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon
guitar:
Pete Townshend (from 1965-04-13 until 1965-04-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1965)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1965-04, from 1965-04-13 until 1965-04-14)
recording of:
Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere (from 1965-04-13 until 1965-04-14)
writer:
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend
publisher:
Devon Music Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. and Suolubaf Music
recording of:
Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere (in 1965-04)
writer:
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend
publisher:
Devon Music Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. and Suolubaf Music
The Who2:41
4My Generation (mono)
producer:
Shel Talmy
bass:
John Entwistle (on 1965-10-13)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (on 1965-10-13)
guitar:
Pete Townshend (on 1965-10-13)
piano:
Nicky Hopkins (on 1965-10-13)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (on 1965-10-13)
vocals:
John Entwistle (on 1965-10-13) and Pete Townshend (on 1965-10-13)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1965, in 1970) and UMG Recordings, Inc. (in 1965)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London, England, United Kingdom (on 1965-10-13)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 11), VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (number: 37) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 232)
recording of:
My Generation (on 1965-10-13)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Devon Music Inc., Essex Music of Australia P/L, Essex Musikvertrieb GmbH and Fabulous Music, Ltd.
sub-publisher:
ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部
The Who3:17
5Substitute (single version)
producer:
The Who
bass:
John Entwistle (on 1966-02-12)
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (on 1966-02-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1966)
recorded at:
Olympic Sound Studios in London, England, United Kingdom (on 1966-02-12)
recording of:
Substitute (on 1966-02-12)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd.
The Who3:49
6The Kids Are Alright (mono)
producer:
Shel Talmy
bass:
John Entwistle (on 1965-10-13)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (on 1965-10-13)
guitar:
Pete Townshend (on 1965-10-13)
piano:
Nicky Hopkins (on 1965-10-13)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (on 1965-10-13)
vocals:
John Entwistle (on 1965-10-13) and Pete Townshend (on 1965-10-13)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1965)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London, England, United Kingdom (on 1965-10-13)
recording of:
The Kids Are Alright (on 1965-10-13)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd.
The Who3:06
7I’m a Boy (mono)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1966)
recording of:
I’m a Boy
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd.
The Who2:42
8Happy Jack (single version / mono)
recorded in:
England, United Kingdom (in 1966-11)
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
cello and electric guitar:
Pete Townshend (in 1966-11)
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (in 1966-11)
electric bass guitar:
John Entwistle (in 1966-11)
background vocals:
John Entwistle (in 1966-11), Keith Moon (in 1966-11) and Pete Townshend (in 1966-11)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (in 1966-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1966)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1966-11) and Regent Sound Studios in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1966-11)
music videos:
Happy Jack by The Who
recording of:
Happy Jack (in 1966-11)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
The Who2:13
9Boris the Spider (remix)The Who2:29
10Pictures of Lily
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
French horn:
John Entwistle (on 1967-04-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1967)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1967-04-05 until 1967-04-07) and Pye Studios in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1967-04-05 until 1967-04-07)
recording of:
Pictures of Lily (from 1967-04-05 until 1967-04-07)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Essex Music, Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
The Who2:46
11The Last TimeThe Who2:55
12I Can See for Miles
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1967)
recording of:
I Can See for Miles
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
The Who4:09
13Call Me Lightning
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
bass:
John Entwistle (until 1968-02-26)
vocals:
Roger Daltrey (until 1968-02-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1968)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London, England, United Kingdom and Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1968-02-26)
recording of:
Call Me Lightning (on 1968-02-26)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd.
The Who2:25
14DogsThe Who3:07
15Magic Bus (mono)
producer:
Kit Lambert
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1968)
recorded at:
Advision Studios in Fitzrovia, Camden, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (on 1968-05-29)
recording of:
Magic Bus (on 1968-05-29)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Essex Music, Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
The Who4:37
16Pinball Wizard
recorded in:
England, United Kingdom
engineer:
Damon Lyon-Shaw
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
guitar:
Pete Townshend (on 1969-02-07)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (on 1969-02-07) and Pete Townshend (on 1969-02-07)
performer:
The Who
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1969) and Track Records Production (in 1969)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London, England, United Kingdom and Morgan Studios in Willesden, Brent, London, England, United Kingdom (on 1969-02-07)
recording of:
Pinball Wizard (on 1969-02-07)
lyricist:
Pete Townshend
composer:
Pete Townshend (in 1969)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc., Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Fabulous Music, Ltd. and Towser Tunes, Inc.
The Who3:03
17I’m Free
recorded in:
England, United Kingdom
engineer:
Damon Lyon-Shaw
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey
performer:
The Who
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1969)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1968-10 until 1969-03)
recording of:
I’m Free (from 1968-10 until 1969-03)
lyricist:
Pete Townshend
composer:
Pete Townshend (in 1969)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc., Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Fabulous Music, Ltd. and Towser Tunes, Inc.
The Who2:42
18The Seeker (edit)
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert and The Who
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1970)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1970-01-19 until 1970-01-20)
recording of:
The Seeker (from 1970-01-19 until 1970-01-20)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc., Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Fabulous Music, Ltd., Suolubaf Music and Towser Tunes, Inc.
The Who3:13
19Summertime Blues (live)The Who3:24
20See Me, Feel Me (single version)
producer:
Kit Lambert
recording of:
See Me, Feel Me
lyricist:
Pete Townshend
composer:
Pete Townshend (in 1969)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd.
part of:
We’re Not Gonna Take It
The Who3:37
21Won’t Get Fooled Again (single edit)
producer:
The Who
bass:
John Entwistle (in 1971-04)
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (in 1971-04)
guitar:
Pete Townshend (in 1971-04)
vocals:
Roger Daltrey (in 1971-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1971)
recording of:
Won’t Get Fooled Again (in 1971-04)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. and Towser Tunes, Inc.
The Who3:40
22Let’s See Action
associate producer:
Glyn Johns
producer:
The Who
piano:
Nicky Hopkins
vocals:
Roger Daltrey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1971)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1971-05, from 1971-05 until 1971-06)
recording of:
Let’s See Action (in 1971-05)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. and Towser Tunes, Inc.
recording of:
Let’s See Action (from 1971-05 until 1971-06)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. and Towser Tunes, Inc.
The Who4:00
23Bargain
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Glyn Johns
associate producer:
Glyn Johns
producer:
The Who
bass guitar and brass:
John Entwistle (from 1971-04-12 until 1971-06-19)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (from 1971-04-12 until 1971-06-19)
guitar, guitar, organ and synthesizer, organ and synthesizer:
Pete Townshend (from 1971-04-12 until 1971-06-19)
percussion:
Keith Moon (in 1971-05)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (from 1971-04-12 until 1971-06-19) and Pete Townshend (from 1971-04-12 until 1971-06-19)
vocals:
Pete Townshend and John Entwistle (from 1971-04-12 until 1971-06-19)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1971)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1971-04-12 until 1971-06-19)
recording of:
Bargain (from 1971-04-12 until 1971-06-19)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. and Towser Tunes, Inc.
The Who5:35
24Behind Blue Eyes
recording engineer:
Glyn Johns (in 1971-05)
associate producer:
Glyn Johns
producer:
The Who
mixer:
Glyn Johns
bass guitar and brass:
John Entwistle (in 1971-05)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (in 1971-05)
guitar and synthesizer:
Pete Townshend (in 1971-05)
organ:
Pete Townshend
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (in 1971-05)
vocals:
Pete Townshend and John Entwistle (in 1971-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1971)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1971-05)
recording of:
Behind Blue Eyes (in 1971-05)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. and Towser Tunes, Inc.
The Who3:41
25Baba O’Riley
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Glyn Johns
additional producer:
Keith Moon
associate producer:
Glyn Johns
producer:
The Who
bass guitar and brass:
John Entwistle (in 1971-05)
drums (drum set) and percussion and percussion:
Keith Moon (in 1971-05)
guest violin:
Dave Arbus (in 1971-05)
guitar, organ, piano and synthesizer:
Pete Townshend (in 1971-05)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (in 1971-05) and Pete Townshend (in 1971-05)
vocals:
Pete Townshend and John Entwistle (in 1971-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1971)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1971-05)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 159) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 341)
recording of:
Baba O’Riley (in 1971-05)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc., Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Fabulous Music, Ltd., Towser Tunes, Inc. and TRO Essex Japan, A-Division
The Who5:00
26Join Together
associate producer and co-producer:
Glyn Johns
producer:
The Who
mouth harp:
Roger Daltrey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (in 1972) and Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom (on 1972-05-22)
recording of:
Join Together (on 1972-05-22)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd., Suolubaf Music and Towser Tunes, Inc.
The Who4:24
27Relay
associate producer:
Glyn Johns
producer:
The Who
bass:
John Entwistle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom (on 1972-05-26)
recording of:
Relay (on 1972-05-26)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd.
The Who3:55
285:15
producer:
The Who
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1973)
recorded at:
The Kitchen in Battersea, Wandsworth, London, England, United Kingdom (on 1973-06-27)
recording of:
5:15 (on 1973-06-27)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd., Songs of Windswept Pacific, Suolubaf Music and Towser Tunes, Inc.
The Who4:53
29Love Reign O’er MeThe Who5:52
30PostcardThe Who3:34
31Squeeze BoxThe Who2:43
32Slip Kid
producer:
Glyn Johns
recording of:
Slip Kid
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Towser Tunes, Inc. and Windswept Pacific
The Who4:34
33Who Are You (edit)
producer:
Jon Astley and Glyn Johns
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (on 1977-10-04)
piano:
Rod Argent (in 1977-10)
background vocals:
Andy Fairweather‐Low (in 1977-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1978) and Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1978)
recorded at:
Goring Studios in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom (on 1977-10-04) and Ramport Studios in Battersea, Wandsworth, London, England, United Kingdom (on 1977-10-04, from 1977-10 until 1977-12)
recording of:
Who Are You (on 1977-10-04)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Tower Tunes, Inc., Whistle Rhymes Limited and Windswept Pacific
The Who5:11
34Trick of the Light
assistant engineer:
Judy Szekely
producer:
Jon Astley and Glyn Johns
recording of:
Trick of the Light
lyricist and composer:
John Entwistle
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Tower Tunes, Inc. and Whistle Rhymes Limited
The Who4:25
35You Better You Bet
assistant engineer:
Jimmy Paterson and Teri Reed
engineer:
Allan Blazek and Bill Szymczyk
producer:
Bill Szymczyk
drums (drum set):
Kenney Jones (on 1980-11-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1981) and Polydor Ltd. (UK) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Odyssey Studio in London, England, United Kingdom (on 1980-11-04)
mixed at:
Bayshore Recording Studios in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
You Better, You Bet (on 1980-11-04)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Towser Tunes, Inc. and Windswept Pacific
The Who5:37
36Don’t Let Go the Coat
assistant engineer:
Jimmy Paterson and Teri Reed
engineer:
Allan Blazek and Bill Szymczyk
producer:
Bill Szymczyk
recorded at:
Odyssey Studio in London, England, United Kingdom (from 1980-06 until 1980-12)
mixed at:
Bayshore Recording Studios in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Don’t Let Go the Coat (from 1980-06 until 1980-12)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Towser Tunes, Inc. and Windswept Pacific
The Who3:45
37Athena
engineer and producer:
Glyn Johns
drums (drum set):
Kenney Jones (in 1982-06)
electric bass guitar and horn:
John Entwistle (in 1982-06)
guitar:
Pete Townshend (in 1982-06)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Roger Daltrey (in 1982-06)
background vocals:
John Entwistle (in 1982-06) and Pete Townshend (in 1982-06)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (in 1982-06) and Pete Townshend (in 1982-06)
recorded at:
Turn Up-Down Studios in Surrey, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-06)
recording of:
Athena (in 1982-06)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. and Towser Tunes, Inc.
The Who3:48
38Eminence Front
engineer and producer:
Glyn Johns
drums (drum set):
Kenney Jones (in 1982-06)
electric bass guitar and horn:
John Entwistle (in 1982-06)
electric piano and keyboard:
Tim Gorman (in 1982-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
Pete Townshend (in 1982-06)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Roger Daltrey (in 1982-06)
background vocals:
Roger Daltrey (in 1982-06), John Entwistle (in 1982-06) and Pete Townshend (in 1982-06)
recorded at:
Turn Up-Down Studios in Surrey, England, United Kingdom (in 1982-06)
recording of:
Eminence Front (in 1982-06)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. and Towser Tunes, Inc.
The Who5:41
39It’s HardThe Who3:46
40Real Good Looking Boy (radio edit)The Who3:53
41It’s Not Enough
engineer:
Myles Clarke
producer:
Billy Nicholls, Bob Pridden and Pete Townshend
mixer:
Chris Lord‐Alge and Pete Townshend (in 2006)
acoustic guitar:
Jolyon Dixon (from 2002 until 2006)
guest bass:
Stuart Ross (from 2002 until 2006)
guest drums (drum set):
Peter Huntington (from 2002 until 2006)
guest keyboard:
Rachel Fuller (from 2002 until 2006)
guitar:
Pete Townshend
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey
mixed at:
Resonate Music in Burbank, California, United States
recording of:
It’s Not Enough (from 2002 until 2006)
writer:
Rachel Fuller and Pete Townshend
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Eel Pie Publishing Ltd.
The Who4:04
42Be LuckyThe Who3:17