The Singles (The Who album)

Last updated

The Singles
TheSingles.jpg
Compilation album by
ReleasedNovember 1984
Recorded13 October 1965 - 4 November 1980
Genre Rock
Length58:26
2011 Japanese Reissue: 93:30
Label Polydor
The Who chronology
Rarities Volume I & Volume II
(1983)
The Singles
(1984)
Who's Last
(1984)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [1]

The Singles is a compilation of singles by The Who that was released by Polydor in November 1984. It was not released in the United States or Canada, and it lacks a number of early singles.

Contents

The version of "I Can See for Miles" contained herein is not the classic single version, but a BBC live recording with a loud, overdubbed bass track.

Track listing

All songs written by Pete Townshend except where noted.

  1. "Substitute" - 3:45
  2. "I'm a Boy" - 2:37
  3. "Happy Jack" - 2:14
  4. "Pictures of Lily" - 2:43
  5. "I Can See for Miles" (BBC Recording) - 4:05
  6. "Magic Bus" - 3:20
  7. "Pinball Wizard" - 3:00
  8. "My Generation" - 3:18
  9. "Summertime Blues" (Live) (Jerry Capehart and Eddie Cochran) - 3:22
  10. "Won't Get Fooled Again" (Single version) - 3:38
  11. "Let's See Action (Nothing Is Everything)" - 3:57
  12. "Join Together" - 4:22
  13. "5:15" (Single version) - 4:48
  14. "Squeeze Box" - 2:40
  15. "Who Are You" (Single version) - 5:00
  16. "You Better You Bet" - 5:37

In December 2011, The Singles was reissued as a 2-CD set in Japan on SHM-CD by Universal.

2011 Japanese Reissue Track Listing

Disc 1
  1. "I Can't Explain" - 2:06
  2. "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" (Townshend, Roger Daltrey) - 2:42
  3. "My Generation" - 3:20
  4. "Substitute" - 3:49
  5. "I'm a Boy" - 2:43
  6. "Happy Jack" - 2:13
  7. "Pictures of Lily" - 2:46
  8. "The Last Time" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) - 2:55
  9. "I Can See for Miles" - 4:06
  10. "Dogs" - 3:07
  11. "Magic Bus" - 4:37
  12. "Pinball Wizard" - 3:05
  13. "See Me, Feel Me" (Single version) - 3:25
  14. "The Seeker" - 3:13
Disc 2
  1. "Summertime Blues" (Live) (Capehart, Cochran) - 3:25
  2. "Won't Get Fooled Again" (Single version) - 3:39
  3. "Let's See Action" - 4:00
  4. "Join Together" - 4:25
  5. "Relay" - 3:56
  6. "Long Live Rock" - 3:58
  7. "5:15" - 4:54
  8. "Squeeze Box" - 2:43
  9. "Who Are You" (Alternate mix) - 5:10
  10. "You Better You Bet" - 5:39
  11. "Don't Let Go the Coat" - 3:45
  12. "Athena" - 3:49

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pinball Wizard</span> Song by the Who from the album Tommy

"Pinball Wizard" is a song written by Pete Townshend and performed by the English rock band the Who, featured on their 1969 rock opera album Tommy. The original recording was released as a single in 1969 and reached No. 4 in the UK charts and No. 19 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

<i>Deep End Live!</i> 1986 live album by Pete Townshend

Deep End Live! is an album containing excerpts of the live performance by Pete Townshend's Deep End band, at the Brixton Academy in London, England on 1-2 November 1985. In addition to Townshend, the band included Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, drummer Simon Phillips, keyboardist John "Rabbit" Bundrick, percussionist Jody Linscott, harmonica player Peter Hope Evans, the horn section Kick Horns and backing vocalists. The album was originally released in the U.S. in August 1986 by Atco Records.

<i>The Ultimate Collection</i> (The Who album) 2002 greatest hits album by the Who

The Ultimate Collection is a 2002 two-disc greatest hits set by the Who with both singles and top hits from albums, all of which have been remastered. The compilation was released by Polydor Records internationally and on MCA Records in the U.S. The first 150,000 copies added a third disk with rare tracks and music videos. The album debuted on the Billboard 200 album chart on 29 June 2002, at No. 31 and hit No. 17 on the British charts. It was certified gold by the RIAA on 15 July 2002 and platinum on 13 March 2008.

<i>Then and Now</i> (The Who album) 2004 compilation album by the Who

Then and Now is a 2004 greatest hits compilation album by The Who released internationally by Polydor Records and by Geffen Records in the United States. It features 18 Who classics and two new tracks—"Real Good Looking Boy" and "Old Red Wine"—which were the first Who originals since "Dig" from Pete Townshend's 1989 album The Iron Man. "Real Good Looking Boy" is a tribute to Elvis Presley, and "Old Red Wine" is a tribute to former band member John Entwistle, who died in 2002. The album was re-released in 2007 and replaced "Old Red Wine" with "It's Not Enough" from the 2006 album Endless Wire and "Summertime Blues" was replaced by "Baba O'Riley".

<i>My Generation: The Very Best of The Who</i> 1996 greatest hits album by The Who

My Generation: The Very Best of The Who is one of The Who's many greatest hits collections, released by Polydor Records internationally and MCA Records in the United States in 1996. Its release coincided with the release of the remastered original albums and thus contained the newly remastered versions of the songs, and some also remixed.

The Who Tour 2006–2007 was The Who's first worldwide concert tour since 1997, supporting their Endless Wire album.

<i>Whos Greatest Hits</i> 1983 album

Who's Greatest Hits is a 1983 greatest hits compilation album from the Who released in the US. It includes the rare track "Relay", presented here in its original full length. An earlier appearance on Hooligans has shortened it by almost 30 seconds. It also includes the original single version of "Won't Get Fooled Again". Who's Greatest Hits has sold over 2 million copies and was certified 2× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

<i>Live from Toronto</i> (The Who album) 2006 album

Live from Toronto is a double live album by The Who recorded during the last concert of the It's Hard Tour at the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, 17 December 1982. These performances were originally broadcast live on cable TV and FM radio across the U.S. and Canada. It was later released in the early 1980s on VHS video tape.

<i>Blues to the Bush</i> 2000 album

Blues to the Bush is a live album by The Who recorded at the House of Blues in Chicago on 12 and 13 November 1999, and at the Empire Theatre, Shepherd's Bush on 22 and 23 December 1999. It was sold exclusively from the now defunct MusicMaker.com, though it can still be found on torrent sites and second hand markets such as EBay.

<i>Whos Better, Whos Best</i> 1988 album

Who's Better, Who's Best: This Is the Very Best of the Who is a 1988 compilation album by the Who. A compilation of videos also titled Who's Better, Who's Best was released in 1988 as well.

<i>The Who Collection</i> 1985 greatest hits album series by The Who

The Who Collection is a compilation album by The Who, released in 1985. It is notable for containing a unique remix of "Won't Get Fooled Again" and for being one of the few compact disc appearances of the extended version of "Magic Bus".

<i>The Story of The Who</i> 1976 compilation album by The Who

The Story of The Who is a 2-LP compilation album from The Who. The album was released in the UK in September 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.

<i>Live at the Royal Albert Hall</i> (The Who album) 2003 live album by The Who

Live at the Royal Albert Hall is a three-CD live album set by The Who, released in 2003.

<i>Greatest Hits</i> (The Who album) 2009 greatest hits album by The Who

Greatest Hits is a greatest hits album by British rock band The Who that was released on 21 December 2009. The album was also re-released as Greatest Hits & More several weeks after the initial release, which featured a second disc of live songs culled from Greatest Hits Live.

<i>Greatest Hits Live</i> (The Who album) 2010 live album by The Who

Greatest Hits Live is a compilation of live songs recorded by the Who throughout their history. The album was released exclusively on the iTunes Store on 19 January 2010. This collection was released as a compact disc on 23 March 2010.

<i>The 1st Singles Box</i> 2004 box set by The Who

The 1st Singles Box is a box set compilation of singles recorded by the Who throughout their history. The album was released exclusively in the United Kingdom on 25 May 2004. It was considered the counterpart to the other compilation album by the Who, entitled Then and Now. The album was set with twelve compact discs containing two songs each, a la the A-side and B-side of the original single. Each individual CD was encased by a paper sleeve representing the single's original artwork from a particular country.

<i>Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who</i> (soundtrack) 2008 soundtrack album by The Who

Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who is a compilation of songs featured in the documentary of the same name. This soundtrack was only released in Best Buy stores in the United States.

The Who & Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall is a concert film of The Who's concert on 27 November 2000 at the Royal Albert Hall in London to benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust. A number of special guests joined the band on stage to perform the band's hits. The concert was also released on CD as Live at the Royal Albert Hall.

The Who Tour 1979 was The Who's first concert tour after the death of original drummer Keith Moon. The tour supported their 1978 album Who Are You, and consisted of concerts in Europe and the United States and acknowledged the band's return to live performance.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Who Tour 1980</span> 1980 concert tour by the Who

The Who Tour 1980 was The Who's second concert tour since the death of original drummer Keith Moon, supporting their 1978 album Who Are You.

References

  1. Larkin, Colin (2007). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN   978-0195313734.