Feb 7: The Who recorded Pinball Wizard in 1969

From the opening minor chords to the upward key change near the end, ‘Pinball’ is a rock tour-de-force, brimful of ideas, powerchords, great lyrics and tight ensemble playing.
~From “The Who – The Complete Guide To Their Music” (Charlesworth & Hanel)

Today we celebrate one of The Who’s best songs – Pinball Wizard.

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June 12: The Who played Swansea, City Football Ground 1976

Famous bootleg .. great sound & concert.

3 songs were chosen for their 2010 album – Greatest Hits Live:

  • Pinball Wizard
  • I’m Free
  • Squeeze Box

the who - swansea 1976

Sat, 12 June 1976:
Swansea, City Football Ground

Setlist:

  1. I Can’t Explain
  2. Substitute
  3. My Wife
  4. Baba O’Riley
  5. Squeeze Box
  6. Behind Blue Eyes
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