Tommy [Original Soundtrack] The Who

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  • Release Date: 04/17/2001
  • Original Release: 1975
  • 2 Disc Set
  • Sales Rank: 23,549
  • Label: UMVD LABELS
  • UPC: 042284112123

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Tommy [Original Soundtrack]

Disc 1
1LISTENOverture 5:01
2LISTENPrologue - 1945 / Pete Townshend 2:57
3LISTENCaptain Walker/It's a Boy / Pete Townshend 2:36
4LISTENBernie's Holiday Camp 3:42
5LISTEN1921/What About the Boy? 2:49
6LISTENAmazing Journey 3:18
7LISTENChristmas 3:38
8LISTENEyesight to the Blind 3:22
9LISTENThe Acid Queen / Tina Turner 3:49
10LISTENDo You Think It's Alright? (I) 0:54
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Disc 2
1LISTENChampagne 4:42
2LISTENThere's a Doctor 0:22
3LISTENGo to the Mirror / Jack Nicholson 3:57
4LISTENTommy, Can You Hear Me? 0:55
5LISTENSmash the Mirror 1:23
6LISTENI'm Free 2:35
7LISTENMother and Son / Pete Townshend 3:26
8LISTENSensation 4:37
9LISTENMiracle Cure 0:23
10LISTENSally Simpson 5:13
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The Who's album Tommy, released in 1969, was the first rock opera, a story tracing the life of a deaf, dumb, and blind boy who happened to be a pinball wizard. Six years later, the band revisited Tommy (primarily written by Pete Townshend) with a film adaptation starring Who vocalist Roger Daltrey -- the movie's companion soundtrack album reached the Top Ten and was certified gold. The album features such classic Who tunes as "I'm Free," "Sensation," and "We're Not Going to Take It," plus guest vocals from cast members including Ann-Margaret, Who drummer Keith Moon, Elton John ("Pinball Wizard"), and Tina Turner ("The Acid Queen"). This double-CD 2001 reissue of the soundtrack is bolstered by detailed annotations, song lyrics, and a full list of the cast, musicians, and chorus that made it happen. Barnes & Noble



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Tommy [Original Soundtrack]by Anonymous

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June 08, 2006: This groundbreaking soundtrack of the filmed rock opera is nothing short of spectacular. Roger Daltrey's performance in this version is far more powerful than in his earlier work in the original Who's Tommy. Daltrey deserves recognition as rock's greatest vocalist from this performance alone. "I'm Free" and the final "See Me, Feel Me/Listening to You" set the rock opera standard bar as high as Pavarotti's "Nessun Dorma" or most any version of "Che Gelida Manina" or "O Soave Fanciulla." While Daltrey is the highlight, there are several other stellar moments including performances by Tina Turner, Eric Clapton, Simon Townsend, and of course Elton John. Although Ann-Margaret's vocals are not as strong as some of the others, she is so good in the role of Nora Walker, that any vocal shortcomings are easily overlooked and she has several moments that are particularly strong such as the sultriness and the panic that she portrays in "1951/What about the Boy." The chemistry between Ann-Margaret and Oliver Reed in "1951" is so strong that the result is an incredibly sexy song regardless of vocal abilities. She is also fabulous in "Champagne." Oliver Reed is equally superb in "1951/What about the Boy" as he goes effortlessly from oozing sex appeal and passion in "1951" to calm and reason in "What About the Boy." Jack Nicolson and Keith Moon's vocals are both pretty bad but, there again, they were good in their roles on screen. Unfortunately most rocker's don't get opera and vice versa, which is why Tommy has not received the recognition that it so richly deserves. Yes, the storyline is weird, somewhat contrived (a deaf, dumb & blind kid that plays pinball and becomes a religious cult icon?) and the ending is tragic...hello and welcome to opera! That said, all of the dramatic elements - abuse & torture with Cousin Kevin, molestation from Uncle Ernie, sex and drugs from the Acid Queen, etc. are actually more relevant today than Tosca's leap from the tower, or Turandot's systematic slaying of potential suitors. And, for Who fans and rock lovers, there are more than enough songs here to stand next to the classics. I would rank this vesion of "See Me, Feel Me/Listening to You" and "I'm Free" along side "Baba O'Reilly" and "Won't Get Fooled Again." Overall this is a really fantastic piece of work - this was one of the first albums (remember LPs?) that I ever had (I got it in 2nd or 3rd grade when the movie came out) and have been listening to this soundtrack ever since. It is a particularly great way to introduce rockers to opera and it is also a testament to the superiority of The Who to any other band. Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones - sorry but I'll take The Who!

Tommy [Original Soundtrack]by Anonymous

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April 15, 2006: Clearly this was not the highlight of The Who's career. But it was certainly a timepiece of classic rock. You have Clapton on Eyesight to the Blind backed by Kenny Jones on drums who later replaced Keith Moon. You have Elton John at the height of his funky glasses and questionable sexuality fame before that became in vogue. Yea you have generally horrible singing by Ann-Margaret and others who should stick to acting. But that's counterbalanced by the surprises of Pete Townshend's brother Simon on Sally Simpson who is quite good, as are the women backup singers. Nicky Hopkins on the piano throughout is also talented, but it's really only worth it for anyone who is at that age where he can't identify with today's sound and is trying to hold on to yesterday, in which case, well get over it. Daltrey's voice, and the orchestration, are expanded from the original confined, generic group sound, again, a period piece for the Who in 1975 and classic rock.


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