7/27/2023 0 Comments Songs by the whoOne of the softer tracks off of Who’s Next, “The Song Is Over” offers a poignant lament from Townshend on piano in a great juxtaposition to Roger Daltrey’s masculine delivery. Though it was a last minute addition to the sprawling rock opera Tommy, most Who fans will agree it was a worthy contribution to the album. Perhaps the Who’s most recognizable track thanks to Townshend’s urgent opening guitar riff, “Pinball Wizard” has grown to embody a life of its own. The Who’s second-ever single offers a brief taste of the experimentation to come from Pete Townshend with a mid-song breakdown that includes ferocious guitar slides and bits of Morse code. Today we celebrate the impact that Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Keith Moon have had on modern music by ranking their 20 best songs. The Who just kicked off its North American Tour of Quadrophenia and continue to captivate audiences with an undeniable stage presence. Long regarded as one of the pioneer groups in rock ’n’ roll, a brief glance through The Who’s catalog is enough to send even the best young musician toward a long look in the mirror.
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