The Best Of

~ Release by The Who (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1Baba O’Riley
recording engineer, engineer and mixer:
Glyn Johns
additional producer:
Keith Moon (drummer) (violin)
associate producer:
Glyn Johns
executive producer:
Pete Kameron, Kit Lambert and Chris Stamp
producer:
The Who
bass guitar and brass:
John Entwistle (in 1971-05)
drums (drum set) and percussion and percussion:
Keith Moon (drummer) (in 1971-05)
guest violin:
Dave Arbus (in 1971-05)
guitar, organ, piano and synthesizer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1971-05)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (in 1971-05) and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1971-05)
vocals:
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)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 159) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 341)
recording of:
Baba O’Riley (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”), Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!), Towser Tunes, Inc. and TRO Essex Japan, A-Division
The Who4.555:05
2Behind Blue Eyes
recording engineer and mixer:
Glyn Johns
associate producer:
Glyn Johns
executive producer:
Pete Kameron, Kit Lambert and Chris Stamp
producer:
The Who
bass guitar and brass:
John Entwistle (from 1971-04 until 1971-05)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (drummer) (from 1971-04 until 1971-05)
guitar, organ and synthesizer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (from 1971-04 until 1971-05)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (from 1971-04 until 1971-05)
vocals:
John Entwistle (from 1971-04 until 1971-05) and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (from 1971-04 until 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 (from 1971-04 until 1971-05)
recording of:
Behind Blue Eyes (from 1971-04 until 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.
The Who4.23:43
3My Generation (original mono version)
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)
The Who4.43:17
4Pinball 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.
The Who4.353:03
5Who Are You (edit)
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
The Who45:10
6Won’t Get Fooled Again
recording engineer:
Glyn Johns and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (synthesizer)
associate producer:
Glyn Johns
executive producer:
Pete Kameron, Kit Lambert and Chris Stamp
producer:
The Who
mixer:
Glyn Johns
acoustic guitar and electric guitar, organ and synthesizer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (from 1971-04-06 until 1971-04-07)
bass guitar:
John Entwistle (from 1971-04-06 until 1971-04-07)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (drummer) (from 1971-04-06 until 1971-04-07)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (from 1971-04-06 until 1971-04-07)
vocals:
John Entwistle (from 1971-04-06 until 1971-04-07) and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (from 1971-04-06 until 1971-04-07)
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 (from 1971-04-06 until 1971-04-07)
recorded at:
Rolling Stones Mobile Studio in United Kingdom (from 1971-04-06 until 1971-04-07)
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 (from 1971-04-06 until 1971-04-07)
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.
The Who4.558:34
7The Seeker (unedited version / Steven Wilson stereo mix)
producer:
Damon Lyon-Shaw and The Who
mixer:
Steven Wilson (founder of Porcupine Tree)
acoustic guitar, guitar and piano:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (on 1970-01-19)
bass:
John Entwistle (on 1970-01-19)
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (drummer) (on 1970-01-19)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (on 1970-01-19)
recorded at:
IBC Sound Recording Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1970-01-19)
recording of:
The Seeker
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.
The Who4:02
8Squeeze 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
The Who4.22:44
9I Can’t Explain (mono version)
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!)
The Who42:06
10I Can See for Miles (mono version)
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
bass guitar:
John Entwistle
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (drummer)
guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey
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 1967-05-29)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
recording of:
I Can See for Miles (in 1967-07)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
recording of:
I Can See for Miles (in 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.
The Who4.454:09
11Love Reign O’er Me
engineer:
Glyn Johns
associate producer:
Glyn Johns
producer:
The Who
remixer:
Jon Astley and Andy MacPherson
mixed at:
Eel Pie Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
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.
The Who35:48
12The Real Me
assistant engineer:
Ron Fawcus
engineer:
Ron Nevison
additional co-producer:
Kit Lambert and Pete Townshend (of The Who)
executive producer:
Pete Kameron, Kit Lambert and Chris Stamp
producer:
The Who
additional mixer:
Bob Pridden (English audio engineer and producer)
mixer:
Ron Fawcus
cello, electric guitar and keyboard:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (drummer)
electric bass guitar and horn:
John Entwistle
background vocals:
John Entwistle and Pete Townshend (of The Who)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey
sound effects:
Rod Houison (engineer), Ron Nevison and Pete Townshend (of The Who)
recorded at:
The Kitchen in West Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Eel Pie Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Real 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.
The Who4.753:21
13Bargain
recording engineer and engineer:
Glyn Johns
associate producer:
Glyn Johns
executive producer:
Pete Kameron, Kit Lambert and Chris Stamp
producer:
The Who
mixer:
Glyn Johns (on 1971-06-05, on 1971-06-18)
bass guitar and brass:
John Entwistle (on 1971-04-12)
drums (drum set) and percussion and percussion:
Keith Moon (drummer) (on 1971-04-12)
guitar, guitar, organ and synthesizer, organ and synthesizer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (on 1971-04-12)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (on 1971-04-12)
vocals:
John Entwistle (on 1971-04-12) and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (on 1971-04-12)
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 (on 1971-04-12)
recording of:
Bargain (on 1971-04-12)
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.
The Who4.355:35
14Join Together (unedited version / Steven Wilson stereo mix)
engineer:
Glyn Johns
producer:
Glyn Johns and Pete Townshend (of The Who)
mixer:
Steven Wilson (founder of Porcupine Tree)
bass:
John Entwistle (on 1972-05-22)
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (drummer) (on 1972-05-22)
guitar, synthesizer [ARP 2600] and whistle:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (on 1972-05-22)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (on 1972-05-22)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1972-05-22) and Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1972-05-26: lead vocals; on 1972-06-03: whistle)
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.
The Who6:05
155:15 (2011 mix)
producer:
The Who
recorded at:
Ramport Studios in Battersea, Wandsworth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-06 until 1973-06)
recording of:
5:15 (from 1972-06 until 1973-06)
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.
The Who4:53
16Pictures of Lily
bass guitar:
John Entwistle
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (drummer)
guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey
recorded at:
Pye No. 2 studio in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1967-04-04 until 1967-04-05)
recording of:
Pictures of Lily (from 1967-04-04 until 1967-04-05)
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.
The Who2:46
17Ball and Chain
recording engineer:
D. Sardy (American score composer) and James Monti
engineer:
Myles Clarke and D. Sardy (American score composer)
producer:
D. Sardy (American score composer), Dave Eringa and Pete Townshend (of The Who)
mixer:
D. Sardy (American score composer)
bass:
Pino Palladino
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Zak Starkey
guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
mellotron, shakers [shaker] and tambourine:
D. Sardy (American score composer)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Yearhour Limited (in 2019)
recording of:
Ball and Chain
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Spirit Music Publishing Limited
The Who3.54:30
18Zoot Suit
producer:
Peter Meaden and Chris Parmeinter
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1964) and Phonogram Ltd. (London) (company name, NOT a label!) (in 1964)
recorded at:
Studio Fontana in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1964)
cover recording of:
Zoot Suit (in 1964)
lyricist and composer:
Peter Meaden
publisher:
Bosworth Music GmbH, Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Campbell Connelly France, Campbell Connelly Inc. (ASCAP affiliated) and Ivy Music Ltd.
The High Numbers2:00
19Real Good Looking Boy (live)The Who5:43
20Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere (mono version)
producer:
Shel Talmy
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (drummer)
guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (from 1965-04-13 until 1965-04-14)
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 (in 1965-04, from 1965-04-13 until 1965-04-14)
recording of:
Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere (from 1965-04-13 until 1965-04-14)
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
recording of:
Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere (in 1965-04)
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
The Who3.62:42
21It’s Not Enough
engineer:
Myles Clarke
producer:
Billy Nicholls (English singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and musical director), Bob Pridden (English audio engineer and producer) and Pete Townshend (of The Who)
mixer:
Chris Lord‐Alge and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 2006)
acoustic guitar:
Jolyon Dixon (from 2002 until 2006)
guest bass:
Stuart Ross (UK producer/songwriter) (from 2002 until 2006)
guest drums (drum set):
Peter Huntington (from 2002 until 2006)
guest keyboard:
Rachel Fuller (from 2002 until 2006)
guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey
mixed at:
Resonate Music in Burbank, California, United States
recording of:
It’s Not Enough (from 2002 until 2006)
writer:
Rachel Fuller and Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Eel Pie Publishing Ltd.
The Who44:03
22I’m a Boy (alternate stereo version)
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!)
The Who3:41
23Beads on One String
recording engineer:
James Monti
synthesizer programming:
David Sardy (American score composer)
producer:
D. Sardy (American score composer) and Pete Townshend (of The Who)
mixer:
D. Sardy (American score composer)
bass:
Pino Palladino
drums (drum set):
Joey Waronker
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey
recording of:
Beads on One String
writer:
Josh Hunsacker and Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Spirit Music Publishing Limited
The Who3.653:40
24Be Lucky
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Yearhour Limited (in 2014)
recording of:
Be Lucky
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
BMG Platinum Songs US, 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)), Eel Pie Publishing Ltd., Eel Pie Recording Productions Ltd., Spirit Biela Songs, Spirit One Music and フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.)
The Who53:18

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