Tommy [LP] [2013]

by The Who

Overview

The full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy that launched the band to international superstardom, written almost entirely by Pete Townshend. Hailed as a breakthrough upon its release, its critical standing has diminished somewhat in the ensuing decades because of the occasional pretensions of the concept and because of the insubstantial nature of some of the songs that functioned as little more than devices to advance the rather sketchy plot. Nonetheless, the double album has many excellent songs, including "I'm Free," "Pinball Wizard," "Sensation," "Christmas," "We're Not Gonna Take It," and the dramatic ten-minute instrumental "Underture." Though the album was slightly flawed, Townshend's ability to construct a lengthy conceptual narrative brought new possibilities to rock music. Despite the complexity of the project, he and the Who never lost sight of solid pop melodies, harmonies, and forceful instrumentation, imbuing the material with a suitably powerful grace. ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	03/25/2014
Label:	Geffen
UPC:	0602537157495
Rank:	27221

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Overture
2. It's a Boy
3. 1921
4. Amazing Journey
5. Sparks
6. Eyesight to the Blind (The Hawker)
7. Christmas
8. Cousin Kevin
9. The Acid Queen
10. Underture

Disc 2

11. Do You Think It's Alright?
12. Fiddle About
13. Pinball Wizard
14. There's a Doctor
15. Go to the Mirror!
16. Tommy Can You Hear Me?
17. Smash the Mirror
18. Sensation
19. Miracle Cure
20. Sally Simpson
21. I'm Free
22. Welcome
23. Tommy's Holiday Camp
24. We're Not Gonna Take It

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Who   Primary Artist
Pete Townshend   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Lead Vocals
John Entwistle   Bass,Vocals,Trumpet,Keyboards,Flugelhorn,French Horn,Lead Vocals,Choir/Chorus
Roger Daltrey   Vocals,Harmonica,Lead Vocals,Choir/Chorus
Keith Moon   Gong,Drums,Vocals,Tambourine,Chromatic Tympani
Chris Morphet   Mouth Organ

Technical Credits

Kit Lambert   Producer,Original Recording Producer
Damon Lyon-Shaw   Engineer
Sonny Boy Williamson II   Composer,Lyricist
Bob Ludwig   Remastering
Bobby Pridden   Mixing
Jerry Herman   Composer
Chris Charlesworth   Executive Producer
Elliot Mazer   Post Production,Pre-Production Consultant
Barry Gray   Composer
Eula Parker   Composer
John Entwistle   Composer,Lyricist
Tod Dockstader   Sample Source
Bill Burks   Supervisor
The Who   Group
Keith Moon   Composer,Lyricist
Jon Astley   Remixing,Mastering,Reissue Producer
Pete Townshend   Composer,Lyricist,Remixing,Reissue Producer
Mose Allison   Composer,Lyricist
Sonny Boy Williamson I   Composer
Robert Rosenberg   Executive Producer
Barrie Meller   Photography,Original Photography
Barrie Wentzell   Photography
Richard Barnes   Liner Notes
Bill Curbishley   Management,Executive Producer
Richard Whittaker   Mixing
Mike McInnerney   Cover Design,Original Cover Artwork
Meher Baba   Design
Michel Etchart   Supervisor
Andy Macpherson   Remixing
Jim Belcher   Supervisor
Chris Stamp   Executive Producer,Original Executive Producer
Baron Wolman   Photography
Monique McGuffin   Production Coordination
Stefanie Ewing   Supervisor
Matt Kent   Liner Notes,Executive Producer
Paul Bishow   Supervisor
Richard Evans   Management,Art Direction,Reissue Design
David Pelletier   Post Production
Michael McInnerney   Artwork,Cover Design,Original Cover Artwork,Original Design Concept
Tim Drury   Design,Art Direction
Shari Young   Supervisor
Blandford   Composer