collected hits

The Who pioneered some of the stage antics that are common today among rock musicians. Of course you can't appreciate their wild performance on a CD but you can get the whole message on this issue. No collection of rock is complete without My Generation, The Kids are Alright, I Can See For Miles, Pinball Wizard. I'm especially fond of their instrumental arrangement on "I Can See for Miles" which adds so much suspense and intensity to a rather simple lyric. I never considered Pete Townsend a great guitarist but he sure knows how to sell the tune! Many of the lyrics speak eloquently and poignantly to the innocent teenybopper mentality. But when you get to "Won't Be Fooled Again", they've wised up to the ways of the world. In this tune they're in Bob Dylan's club. You may have noticed that The Who are on the short list of greatest rock recordings and so they deserve a listen if not a place in your collection. Get the video to see them in action but the CD allows you to hear some great lyrics.

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