Then and Now! 1964–2004 (deluxe edition, w/ “BBC Sessions” and “Who’s Better, Who’s Best”)

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Tracklist

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2▼CD: Then and Now! 1964–2004
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1I Can’t Explain
producer:
Shel Talmy
bass:
John Entwistle (in 1964-11)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (drummer) (in 1964-11)
guitar:
Jimmy Page (in 1964-11) and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1964-11)
piano:
Perry Ford (English pop singer) (in 1964-11)
background vocals:
The Ivy League (60s rock) (in 1964-11)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (in 1964-11)
vocals:
John Entwistle (in 1964-11) and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1964-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Pye Records Ltd Studio in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1964-11)
part of:
NME: 50 Greatest Guitar Riffs of All Time (2012-10-25) (number: 44)
recording of:
I Can’t Explain (in 1964-11)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
4.52:08
2My Generation
producer:
Shel Talmy
bass:
John Entwistle (on 1965-10-13)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (drummer) (on 1965-10-13)
guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (on 1965-10-13)
piano:
Nicky Hopkins (pianist and organist) (on 1965-10-13)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (on 1965-10-13)
vocals:
John Entwistle (on 1965-10-13) and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (on 1965-10-13)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1965, in 1970) and UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1965)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-10-13)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 11), VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (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 (of The Who)
publisher:
Devon Music Inc., Essex Music of Australia P/L, Essex Musikvertrieb GmbH and Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
sub-publisher:
ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部 (TRO Essex Japan, A-Division)
4.43:21
3The Kids Are Alright
producer:
Shel Talmy
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1965-10)
recording of:
The Kids Are Alright (in 1965-10)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
4.52:48
4Substitute
producer:
The Who
bass:
John Entwistle (on 1966-02-12)
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (drummer) (on 1966-02-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1966)
recorded at:
Olympic Sound Studios (1958–1966 before moving to Barnes) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1966-02-12)
recording of:
Substitute (on 1966-02-12)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
4.253:50
5I’m a Boy
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1966-08-01)
recording of:
I’m a Boy (on 1966-08-01)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
3.652:40
6Happy Jack
recorded in:
England, United Kingdom (in 1966-11)
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
cello and electric guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1966-11)
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (drummer) (in 1966-11)
electric bass guitar:
John Entwistle (in 1966-11)
background vocals:
John Entwistle (in 1966-11), Keith Moon (drummer) (in 1966-11) and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1966-11)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (in 1966-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1966)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1966-11) and Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater 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 (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
4.152:13
7I Can See for Miles
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (drummer)
guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1967)
recorded at:
CBS Studios (London, 1967 - 1972) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1967-05-28 until 1967-05-29), Talent Masters Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1967-07) and Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1967-09)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 258)
recording of:
I Can See for Miles (from 1967-05-28 until 1967-09)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
4.854:10
8Magic Bus
engineer:
Damon Lyon-Shaw
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
mixer:
Kit Lambert (in 1968-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1968)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1968-05)
mixed at:
Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1968-06)
recording of:
Magic Bus (in 1968-05)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Essex Music, Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
3.753:23
9Pinball Wizard
recorded in:
England, United Kingdom
engineer:
Damon Lyon-Shaw
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (on 1969-02-07)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (on 1969-02-07) and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (on 1969-02-07)
performer:
The Who
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1969) and Track Records Production (in 1969)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Morgan Studios (Morgan Sound Studios) in Willesden, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1969-02-07)
recording of:
Pinball Wizard (on 1969-02-07)
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and Towser Tunes, Inc.
4.53:04
10See Me, Feel Me
producer:
Kit Lambert
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1969)
recording of:
See Me, Feel Me (in 1969)
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
part of:
We’re Not Gonna Take It
3.53:26
11Summertime Blues (live)
producer:
Kit Lambert and The Who
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1970)
recorded at:
University Refectory in Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (on 1970-02-14)
live cover recording of:
Summertime Blues (on 1970-02-14)
writer:
Jerry Capehart and Eddie Cochran (US rock and roll musician active in 1950s)
publisher:
American Music (publisher), Cinephonic Music Co., Ltd., Edition Wilhelm Hansen, Elvis Presley Music, Gallo Music Publishers, Gladys Music, Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (publisher), Rightsong Music, Viva Music, Inc, Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
cover recording of:
Summertime Blues
writer:
Jerry Capehart and Eddie Cochran (US rock and roll musician active in 1950s)
publisher:
American Music (publisher), Cinephonic Music Co., Ltd., Edition Wilhelm Hansen, Elvis Presley Music, Gallo Music Publishers, Gladys Music, Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (publisher), Rightsong Music, Viva Music, Inc, Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
43:27
12Behind 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 (drummer) (in 1971-05)
guitar and synthesizer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1971-05)
organ:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (in 1971-05)
vocals:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) and John Entwistle (in 1971-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1971)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1971-05)
recording of:
Behind Blue Eyes (in 1971-05)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and Towser Tunes, Inc.
4.33:44
13Won’t Get Fooled Again
recording engineer:
Glyn Johns and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (synthesizer)
associate producer:
Glyn Johns
producer:
The Who
mixer:
Glyn Johns (on 1971-05-28)
acoustic guitar and electric guitar, organ and synthesizer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1971-04)
bass guitar:
John Entwistle (in 1971-04)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (drummer) (in 1971-04)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (in 1971-04)
vocals:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) and John Entwistle (in 1971-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1971)
additionally recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1971-04)
recorded at:
Rolling Stones Mobile Studio in United Kingdom (in 1971-04)
mixed at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-05-28)
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 6), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 133) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 295)
recording of:
Won’t Get Fooled Again (in 1971-04)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and Towser Tunes, Inc.
4.658:35
145:15
producer:
The Who
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1973)
recorded at:
The Kitchen (Battersea) in Battersea, Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1973-06-27)
recording of:
5:15 (on 1973-06-27)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!), Songs of Windswept Pacific, Suolubaf Music and Towser Tunes, Inc.
44:52
15Love Reign O’er Me
recording of:
Love, Reign O’er Me
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!), Songs of Windswept Pacific, Suolubaf Music and Towser Tunes, Inc.
33:12
16Squeeze Box
producer:
Glyn Johns
accordion, acoustic guitar, banjo and electric guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (drummer)
electric bass guitar:
John Entwistle
background vocals:
John Entwistle and Pete Townshend (of The Who)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1975) and Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1975)
recorded at:
Shepperton Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1975-05-30)
recording of:
Squeeze Box (on 1975-05-30)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Spirit One Music, Spirit Services Holdings SARL, Towser Tunes, Inc. and Windswept Pacific
4.22:44
17Who Are You
producer:
Jon Astley and Glyn Johns
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (drummer) (on 1977-10-04)
piano:
Rod Argent (in 1977-10)
background vocals:
Andy Fairweather‐Low (in 1977-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1978) and Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (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 (Greater 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 (of The Who)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Tower Tunes, Inc., Whistle Rhymes Limited and Windswept Pacific
4.55:07
18You Better You Bet
assistant engineer:
Jimmy Paterson and Teri Reed
engineer:
Allan Blazek and Bill Szymczyk
producer:
Bill Szymczyk
drums (drum set):
Kenney Jones (drummer for Small Faces, Faces, and The Who) (on 1980-11-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1981) and Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Odyssey Studio (London) in London (Greater 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 (of The Who)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Towser Tunes, Inc. and Windswept Pacific
45:40
19Real Good Looking Boy
recording engineer:
Myles Clarke (from 2003 until 2004) and Bob Pridden (from 2003 until 2004)
producer:
Simon Townshend
bass:
Greg Lake (from 2003 until 2004)
drums (drum set):
Zak Starkey (from 2003 until 2004)
guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (from 2003 until 2004) and Simon Townshend (from 2003 until 2004)
keyboard:
Simon Townshend (from 2003 until 2004)
piano:
John “Rabbit” Bundrick (from 2003 until 2004)
background vocals:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (from 2003 until 2004)
vocals:
Roger Daltrey (from 2003 until 2004)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 2004)
recorded at:
Eel Pie Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2003 until 2004)
recording of:
Real Good Looking Boy (from 2003 until 2004)
writer:
Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti, Pete Townshend (of The Who) and George David Weiss
publisher:
ABG EPE Gladys Music, BMG Rights Management (France) (not for release label use! file releases under its imprint BMG (2008–present)), BMG Rights Management GmbH (not for release label use! file releases under its imprint “BMG” (2008–present)), Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company Inc., Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Gladys Music, Gladys Music (Joachim Jean Aberbach), Gladys Music Elvis Presley Enterprises LLC, Gladys Music Julian Aberbach, Halit Music, Spirit Biela Songs, Spirit Catalogue Holdings, Spirit Services Holdings SARL, Towser Tunes, Inc., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント A事業部 (Shinko Music Entertainment, A Division) and 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
35:44
20Old Red Wine
recording engineer:
Myles Clarke and Bob Pridden
producer:
Simon Townshend
additional piano and Hammond organ:
John “Rabbit” Bundrick
bass:
Pino Palladino
drums (drum set):
Zak Starkey
guitar, piano and background vocals:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
vocals:
Roger Daltrey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 2004)
recording of:
Old Red Wine (from 2003 until 2004)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd.
33:44
3▼CD: BBC Sessions
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1My Generation (“Top Gear” BBC session Radio 1 Jingle)
producer:
Bernie Andrews (BBC producer) and Beverley Phillips (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
De Lane Lea Studios in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-10-10)
live recording of:
My Generation (on 1967-10-10)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Devon Music Inc., Essex Music of Australia P/L, Essex Musikvertrieb GmbH and Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
sub-publisher:
ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部 (TRO Essex Japan, A-Division)
0:59
2Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere (the BBC session)
producer:
Jimmy Grant (BBC producer) and Brian Willey (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Aeolian Hall in Mayfair, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-05-24)
live recording of:
Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere (on 1965-05-24)
writer:
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Devon Music Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and Suolubaf Music
2:44
3Good Lovin’ (the BBC session)
producer:
Bernie Andrews (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Aeolian Hall in Mayfair, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-06-15)
live cover recording of:
Good Lovin’ (on 1965-06-15)
writer:
Rudy Clark (US songwriter) and Arthur Resnick (songwriter, producer)
publisher:
Alley Music Corp., Carlin Music Corporation, Hudson Bay Music and Trio Music Company
1:50
4Just You and Me, Darling (the BBC session)
producer:
Jimmy Grant (BBC producer) and Brian Willey (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Aeolian Hall in Mayfair, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-05-24)
live cover recording of:
Just You and Me, Darling (on 1965-05-24)
writer:
James Brown (The Godfather of Soul)
publisher:
Fort Knox Music Inc. and Lark Music Ltd.
2:02
5Leaving Here (the BBC session)
producer:
Jimmy Grant (BBC producer) and Brian Willey (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Aeolian Hall in Mayfair, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-05-24)
live cover recording of:
Leaving Here (on 1965-05-24)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
writer:
Holland–Dozier–Holland
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Music Ltd., Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.) and Jobete Music (UK) Ltd.
2:35
6My Generation (“Saturday Club” BBC session)
mastering:
Jon Astley
producer:
Jimmy Grant (BBC producer) and Brian Willey (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Aeolian Hall in Mayfair, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-11-22)
live recording of:
My Generation (on 1965-11-22)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Devon Music Inc., Essex Music of Australia P/L, Essex Musikvertrieb GmbH and Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
sub-publisher:
ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部 (TRO Essex Japan, A-Division)
53:25
7The Good’s Gone (the BBC session)
producer:
Jimmy Grant (BBC producer) and Brian Willey (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Aeolian Hall in Mayfair, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-11-22)
live recording of:
The Good's Gone (on 1965-11-22)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
2:59
8La La La Lies (the BBC session)
producer:
Jimmy Grant (BBC producer) and Brian Willey (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Aeolian Hall in Mayfair, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-11-22)
live recording of:
La-La-La Lies (on 1965-11-22)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
2:26
9Substitute (the BBC session)
producer:
Jimmy Grant (BBC producer) and Brian Willey (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Aeolian Hall in Mayfair, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1966-03-15)
live recording of:
Substitute (on 1966-03-15)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
3:31
10Man With Money (Saturday Club)
producer:
Jimmy Grant (BBC producer) and Brian Willey (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Aeolian Hall in Mayfair, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1966-03-15)
live cover recording of:
Man With Money (on 1966-03-15)
composer:
Don Everly and Phil Everly
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Music Limited (UK) and Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (on 1965-08-23)
2:32
11Dancing in the Street (the BBC session)
producer:
Jimmy Grant (BBC producer) and Brian Willey (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Aeolian Hall in Mayfair, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1966-03-15)
live cover recording of:
Dancing in the Street (on 1966-03-15)
writer:
I. Hunter, M. Gaye and W. Stevenson (Motown songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), FCG Music, Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.), Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., MG III Music, NMG Music, Stone Agate Music, Stone Agate Music Division, イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
2:25
12Disguises (“Saturday Club” BBC session)
producer:
Jimmy Grant (BBC producer) and Brian Willey (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Playhouse Theatre in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1966-09-13)
live recording of:
Disguises (on 1966-09-13)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and Towser Tunes, Inc.
3:46
13I’m a Boy (“Saturday Club” BBC session)
producer:
Jimmy Grant (BBC producer) and Brian Willey (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Playhouse Theatre in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1966-09-13)
live recording of:
I’m a Boy (on 1966-09-13)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
2:40
14Run Run Run (“Saturday Club” BBC session)
producer:
Bill Bebb (BBC Producer) and Jimmy Grant (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Playhouse Theatre in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-01-17)
live recording of:
Run Run Run (on 1967-01-17)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
3:18
15Boris the Spider (“Saturday Club” BBC session)
producer:
Bill Bebb (BBC Producer) and Jimmy Grant (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Playhouse Theatre in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-01-17)
live recording of:
Boris the Spider (on 1967-01-17)
lyricist and composer:
John Entwistle
publisher:
Essex Music, New Ikon Music Ltd. and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
2:47
16Happy Jack (“Saturday Club” BBC session)
producer:
Bill Bebb (BBC Producer) and Jimmy Grant (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Playhouse Theatre in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-01-17)
live recording of:
Happy Jack (on 1967-01-17)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
2:11
17See My Way (“Saturday Club” BBC session)
producer:
Bill Bebb (BBC Producer) and Jimmy Grant (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
Playhouse Theatre in Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-01-17)
live recording of:
See My Way (on 1967-01-17)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Daltrey
publisher:
Essex Music, New Ikon Music Ltd. and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
1:50
18Pictures of Lily (the BBC session)
producer:
Bernie Andrews (BBC producer) and Beverley Phillips (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
De Lane Lea Studios in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-10-10)
live recording of:
Pictures of Lily (on 1967-10-10)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Essex Music, Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
2:35
19A Quick One, While He’s Away (“Top Gear” BBC session)
producer:
Bernie Andrews (BBC producer) and Beverley Phillips (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
De Lane Lea Studios in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-10-10)
live recording of:
A Quick One, While He’s Away (on 1967-10-10)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
7:02
20Substitute (version 2 the BBC session)
producer:
Paul Williams (British composer, producer and pianist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1970-04-19)
live recording of:
Substitute (on 1970-04-19)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
2:14
21The Seeker (the BBC session)
producer:
Paul Williams (British composer, producer and pianist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1970-04-19)
live recording of:
The Seeker (on 1970-04-19)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!), Suolubaf Music and Towser Tunes, Inc.
3:06
22I’m Free (the BBC session)
producer:
Paul Williams (British composer, producer and pianist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1970-04-19)
live recording of:
I’m Free (on 1970-04-19)
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and Towser Tunes, Inc.
2:24
23Medley: Shakin’ All Over, Spoonful (“David Lee Travis” BBC session)
producer:
Paul Williams (British composer, producer and pianist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1970-04-13)
live medley including a cover recording of:
Shakin’ All Over (on 1970-04-13)
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Kidd
publisher:
Belwin Mills Music Ltd.
live medley including a cover recording of:
Spoonful (on 1970-04-13)
lyricist and composer:
Willie Dixon
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Hoochie Coochie Music, Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Mathews Music
3:41
24Relay (the BBC session)
producer:
Michael Appleton (producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
BBC Television Centre in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1973-01-29)
live recording of:
Relay (until 1973-01-29)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
5:17
25Long Live Rock (the BBC session)
producer:
Michael Appleton (producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
BBC Television Centre in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1973-01-29)
live recording of:
Long Live Rock (until 1973-01-29)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
3:57
26Boris the Spider (Radio 1 jingle)
producer:
Bernie Andrews (BBC producer) and Beverley Phillips (BBC producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) (in 1999)
recorded at:
De Lane Lea Studios in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-10-10)
live recording of:
Boris the Spider (on 1967-10-10)
lyricist and composer:
John Entwistle
publisher:
Essex Music, New Ikon Music Ltd. and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
0:10
4▼DVD: Who’s Better, Who’s Best
#TitleRatingLength
1My Generation
recording of:
My Generation
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Devon Music Inc., Essex Music of Australia P/L, Essex Musikvertrieb GmbH and Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
sub-publisher:
ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部 (TRO Essex Japan, A-Division)
3:17
2I Can’t Explain
recording of:
I Can’t Explain
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
2:05
3Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
recording of:
Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
writer:
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Devon Music Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and Suolubaf Music
2:39
4Substitute
recording of:
Substitute
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
3:47
5The Kids Are Alright
producer:
Shel Talmy
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1965)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1966-11-16)
recording of:
The Kids Are Alright (on 1966-11-16)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
3:04
6I’m a Boy
recording of:
I’m a Boy
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
2:37
7Happy Jack
recording of:
Happy Jack
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
2:12
8Pictures of Lily
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
French horn:
John Entwistle (on 1967-04-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1967)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1967-04-05 until 1967-04-07) and Pye Studios in London (Greater 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 (of The Who)
publisher:
Essex Music, Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
4.252:43
9Magic Bus
producer:
Kit Lambert
recording of:
Magic Bus
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Essex Music, Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
3:17
10You Better, You Bet
assistant engineer:
Jimmy Paterson and Teri Reed
engineer:
Allan Blazek and Bill Szymczyk
producer:
Bill Szymczyk
drums (drum set):
Kenney Jones (drummer for Small Faces, Faces, and The Who) (on 1980-11-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1981) and Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Odyssey Studio (London) in London (Greater 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 (of The Who)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Towser Tunes, Inc. and Windswept Pacific
45:35
11I Can See for Miles
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (drummer)
guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1967)
recorded at:
CBS Studios (London, 1967 - 1972) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1967-05-28 until 1967-05-29), Talent Masters Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1967-07) and Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1967-09)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 258)
recording of:
I Can See for Miles (from 1967-05-28 until 1967-09)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
4.854:07
12Pinball Wizard
recording of:
Pinball Wizard
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and Towser Tunes, Inc.
3:00
13I’m Free
recording of:
I’m Free
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and Towser Tunes, Inc.
2:39
14See Me, Feel Me
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
recording of:
See Me, Feel Me
lyricist:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1969)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
part of:
We’re Not Gonna Take It
3:31
15Join Together
recording of:
Join Together
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!), Suolubaf Music and Towser Tunes, Inc.
4:19
16Who Are You
producer:
Jon Astley and Glyn Johns
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (drummer) (on 1977-10-04)
piano:
Rod Argent (in 1977-10)
background vocals:
Andy Fairweather‐Low (in 1977-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1978) and Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (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 (Greater 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 (of The Who)
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Tower Tunes, Inc., Whistle Rhymes Limited and Windswept Pacific
4.55:03
17Won’t Get Fooled Again (extended version)
recording engineer:
Glyn Johns and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (synthesizer)
associate producer:
Glyn Johns
producer:
The Who
mixer:
Glyn Johns (on 1971-05-28)
acoustic guitar and electric guitar, organ and synthesizer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1971-04)
bass guitar:
John Entwistle (in 1971-04)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (drummer) (in 1971-04)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (in 1971-04)
vocals:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) and John Entwistle (in 1971-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1971)
additionally recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1971-04)
recorded at:
Rolling Stones Mobile Studio in United Kingdom (in 1971-04)
mixed at:
Island Studios (fka Island Studios till 1975, became Sarm West Studios in 1982) in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-05-28)
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 6), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 133) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 295)
recording of:
Won’t Get Fooled Again (in 1971-04)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and Towser Tunes, Inc.
4.658:32
18Don’t Let Go the Coat
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19Another Tricky Day
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20Eminence Front
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21Jukebox
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