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Tommy
Release Date: 1969
Running Time: 75:03
Label: Polygram
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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, All Music Guide

Tracks:
TitleComposerTime
1Tommy, a rock opera~OvertureKeith Moon, Sonny Boy Williamson, John Entwistle, Townshend5:21
2Tommy, a rock opera~It's a boyKeith Moon, Sonny Boy Williamson, Townshend, John Entwistle:38
3Tommy, a rock opera~1921Townshend, Sonny Boy Williamson, John Entwistle, Keith Moon2:49
4Tommy, a rock opera~Amazing journeySonny Boy Williamson, John Entwistle, Townshend, Keith Moon3:25
5Tommy, a rock opera~SparksJohn Entwistle, Sonny Boy Williamson, Keith Moon, Townshend3:46
6Tommy, a rock opera~Eyesight to the Blind (the hawker)Williamson, Keith Moon, John Entwistle, Sonny Boy Williamson2:13
7Tommy, a rock opera~ChristmasSonny Boy Williamson, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, Townshend4:34
8Tommy, a rock opera~Cousin KevinSonny Boy Williamson, Keith Moon, Entwistle4:07
9Tommy, a rock opera~The acid queenKeith Moon, Townshend, John Entwistle, Sonny Boy Williamson3:34
10Tommy, a rock opera~UndertureJohn Entwistle, Sonny Boy Williamson, Keith Moon, Townshend10:09
11Tommy, a rock opera~Do you think it's alright?Townshend, Keith Moon, John Entwistle, Sonny Boy Williamson:24
12Tommy, a rock opera~Fiddle aboutEntwistle, Keith Moon, Sonny Boy Williamson1:29
13Tommy, a rock opera~Pinball WizardKeith Moon, Sonny Boy Williamson, Townshend, John Entwistle3:01
14Tommy, a rock opera~There's a doctorTownshend, Sonny Boy Williamson, John Entwistle, Keith Moon:23
15Tommy, a rock opera~Go to the mirror!Keith Moon, John Entwistle, Sonny Boy Williamson, Townshend3:49
16Tommy, a rock opera~Tommy can you hear me?Townshend, Sonny Boy Williamson, Keith Moon, John Entwistle1:36
17Tommy, a rock opera~Smash the mirrorJohn Entwistle, Sonny Boy Williamson, Keith Moon, Townshend1:35
18Tommy, a rock opera~SensationSonny Boy Williamson, Keith Moon, John Entwistle, Townshend2:27
19Tommy, a rock opera~Miracle cureTownshend, Keith Moon, Sonny Boy Williamson, John Entwistle:12
20Tommy, a rock opera~Sally SimpsonKeith Moon, Sonny Boy Williamson, Townshend, John Entwistle4:12
21Tommy, a rock opera~I'm freeSonny Boy Williamson, John Entwistle, Townshend, Keith Moon2:40
22Tommy, a rock opera~WelcomeJohn Entwistle, Sonny Boy Williamson, Keith Moon, Townshend4:34
23Tommy, a rock opera~Tommy's holiday campMoon, Townshend, Sonny Boy Williamson, Keith Moon, John Entwistle:57
24Tommy, a rock opera~We're not gonna take itTownshend, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, Sonny Boy Williamson7:08

Other Releases:
Tommy [Mobile Fidelity]
Release Date: 1969
Label: MCA Records

Tommy [Japan Hybrid SACD]
Release Date: 1969
Label: Universal Distribution

Tommy [Germany]
Release Date: 1969
Label: Polydor

Tommy [DVD Audio 2-CD]
Release Date: 1969
Label: Geffen

Tommy [Deluxe Edition]
Release Date: 1969
Label: Geffen








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