Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Who - The Story Of The Who [1976] (2 x LPs)

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Who - The Story Of The Who [1976] (2 x LPs)

The Story of The Who is a 2-LP compilation album from the Who. The British branch of Polydor released the double-album compilation in 1976. The album reached number two in the UK charts. Another version of this collection with a different track listing was also released in Japan. This collection has not been released on CD. The exploding pinball machine comes from film shot for a TV advertisement of the album.  John Entwistle didn't think the album was truly definitive. The Who could only release the tracks that they had the rights to.

The album was heavily promoted in the UK via TV advertising using this great commercial created by advertising agency McCann-Erickson featuring the exploding pinball machine as seen on the album cover and the distinct voice-over by the inimitable DJ, John Peel. (Video above)

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Track list

01 Who - Magic Bus 4:32

02 Who - Substitute 3:49

03 Who - Boris The Spider 2:30

04 Who - Run, Run, Run 2:33

05 Who - I'm A Boy 3:44

06 Who - Heat Wave 1:58

07 Who - My Generation 2:34

08 Who - Pictures Of Lily 2:43

09 Who - Happy Jack 2:11

10 Who - The Seeker 3:12

11 Who - I Can See For Miles 4:06

12 Who - Bargain 5:36

13 Who - Squeeze Box 2:41

14 Who - Amazing Journey 4:24

15 Who - The Acid Queen / Do You Think It's Alright? 3:58

16 Who - Fiddle About 1:29

17 Who - Pinball Wizard 2:59

18 Who - I'm Free 2:39

19 Who - Tommy's Holiday Camp 0:57

20 Who - We're Not Gonna Take It 7:05

21 Who - Summertime Blues 3:23

22 Who - Baba O'riley 5:01

23 Who - Behind Blue Eyes 3:40

24 Who - Slip Kid 4:30

25 Who - Won't Get Fooled Again 8:33

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14 comments:

  1. Got to have the most exciting record in the world. Thanks BB

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  2. A record from one of the most over-rated bands in history. I wonder if pervert pete has finished his "research". LMAO

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    2. A comment from the MAGA peanut gallery...

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  3. I love the Who, but has any band had its songs repackaged more?

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  4. The favorite band of my youth so thanks for the memories Butterboy!

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  5. Thanks BB, I know what I will be listening to on my way to work today.

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    1. You're welcome, meanie.
      Then you will have an hour and a half of time to get to work.
      Cheers.

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    2. It is about 1.5 hours, I arrived home half way through Won't get fooled and I don't like Slip Kid anyway..... well done sir

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  6. Missing "Fiddle About" - s/b Track 17 (26 tracks total - 7+6+8+5)

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    1. Hi Spidey.
      They are all there. The rip process combined, "The Acid Queen" / "Do You Think It's Alright?" They are on the same track (15). "Fiddle About" is the track after that.
      Cheers.

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