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Who – Tommy (w. London Symphony Orchestra) (1972) (@256)
24 Jun 2007
(Info from wikipedia)
In late 1972 entrepreneur Lou Reizner presented two concert versions of Tommy at the Rainbow Theatre, London. The concerts featured The Who, plus an all-star guest cast, backed by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Measham. The concerts were held to promote the release of Reizner’s new studio recording of this “symphonic” version of Tommy.
Both in concert and on record, major singing roles were performed by leading pop and rock stars of the day — David Essex, Maggie Bell, Sandy Denny, Steve Winwood, Rod Stewart, Richie Havens and Ringo Starr. Pete Townshend also plays a bit of guitar, but otherwise the music is predominantly orchestral.
There are some differences between the original Tommy and this one. “Overture” is missing the section starting with “Captain Walker didn’t come home,” as it is included in the beginning of It’s A Boy. “Underture” is also considerably shorter, almost cut in half. “There’s A Doctor” runs from the normal beginning of the song until the first appearance of the line “Go To The Mirror Boy!”, where the song of the same name promptly begins. Similarly, “Tommy’s Holiday Camp” is played until “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” is first heard, signaling the start of the song of the same name. Also, there is a change of order for the tracks. The original Tommy has “Sensation”, “Miracle Cure”, “Sally Simpson” and then “I’m Free”, while this version has “I’m Free”, “Miracle Cure”, “Sensation”, and them “Sally Simpson.” This does make some sense however because Tommy is “free” after the smashing of the mirror by his mother.
Track List:
01. Overture (London Symphony Orchestra)
02. It’s a Boy (Sandy Denny & Pete Townshend)
03. 1921 (Graham Bell, Maggie Bell, Roger Daltrey & Steve Winwood)
04. Amazing Journey (Pete Townshend)
05. Sparks (London Symphony Orchestra)
06. Eyesight to the Blind (Richie Havens)
07. Christmas (Roger Daltrey & Steve Winwood)
08. Cousin Kevin (John Entwistle)
09. The Acid Queen (Merry Clayton)
10. Underture (London Symphony Orchestra)
11. Do You Think It’s Alright? (Maggie Bell & Steve Winwood)
12. Fiddle About (Ringo Starr)
13. Pinball Wizard (Rod Stewart)
14. There’s a Doctor (Roger Daltrey, Richard Harris & Steve Winwood)
15. Go to the Mirror (Roger Daltrey & Steve Winwood)
16. Tommy, Can You Hear Me? (Maggie Bell)
17. Smash the Mirror (Maggie Bell)
18. I’m Free (Roger Daltrey)
19. Miracle Cure (Chamber Choir)
20. Sensation (Roger Daltrey)
21. Sally Simpson (Pete Townshend)
22. Welcome (Roger Daltrey)
23. Tommy’s Holiday Camp (Roger Daltrey & Ringo Starr)
24. We’re Not Gonna Take It (Roger Daltrey)
25. See Me, Feel Me (Roger Daltrey)
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about 5 years ago
If you haven’t already, grab Who’s BBC Sessions covering 1965-1973 BBC recordings from the archives.
about 5 years ago
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