Thirty Years of Maximum R&B

~ Release by The Who (see all versions of this release, 5 available)

Tracklist

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1[Pete Townshend dialogue (live)]
recorded at:
Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, United States (on 1971-12-10)
The Who0:22
2I’m the Face
producer:
Peter Meaden and Chris Parmeinter
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1964), Phonogram Ltd. (London) (company name, NOT a label!) (in 1964) and Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1964)
recorded at:
Studio Fontana in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1964, in 1964-06)
cover recording of:
I’m the Face (in 1964-06)
lyricist:
Peter Meaden
composer:
Slim Harpo
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd.
is based on:
Got Love If You Want It
The High Numbers2:28
3Here ’Tis
producer:
Peter Meaden and Chris Parmeinter
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (company name, NOT a label!) (in 1994)
recorded at:
Studio Fontana in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1964)
cover recording of:
Here ’Tis (in 1964)
lyricist and composer:
Bo Diddley (American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer)
publisher:
Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
The High Numbers2:08
4Zoot Suit
producer:
Peter Meaden and Chris Parmeinter
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1964) and Phonogram Ltd. (London) (company name, NOT a label!) (in 1964)
recorded at:
Studio Fontana in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1964)
cover recording of:
Zoot Suit (in 1964)
lyricist and composer:
Peter Meaden
publisher:
Bosworth Music GmbH, Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Campbell Connelly France, Campbell Connelly Inc. (ASCAP affiliated) and Ivy Music Ltd.
The High Numbers1:59
5Leaving Here
producer:
Peter Meaden and Chris Parmeinter
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (company name, NOT a label!) (in 1988)
recorded at:
Studio Fontana in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1964)
cover recording of:
Leaving Here (in 1964)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
writer:
Holland–Dozier–Holland
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Music Ltd., Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.) and Jobete Music (UK) Ltd.
The High Numbers2:47
6I Can’t Explain
producer:
Shel Talmy
bass:
John Entwistle (in 1964-11)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (drummer) (in 1964-11)
guitar:
Jimmy Page (in 1964-11) and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1964-11)
piano:
Perry Ford (English pop singer) (in 1964-11)
background vocals:
The Ivy League (60s rock) (in 1964-11)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (in 1964-11)
vocals:
John Entwistle (in 1964-11) and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1964-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Pye Records Ltd Studio in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1964-11)
part of:
NME: 50 Greatest Guitar Riffs of All Time (2012-10-25) (number: 44)
recording of:
I Can’t Explain (in 1964-11)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
The Who4.52:04
7Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
producer:
Shel Talmy
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1965)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1965-04)
recording of:
Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere (in 1965-04)
writer:
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Devon Music Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and Suolubaf Music
The Who3:05
8Daddy Rolling Stone
producer:
Shel Talmy
bass:
John Entwistle (on 1965-04-12)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (drummer) (on 1965-04-12)
guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (on 1965-04-12)
piano:
Nicky Hopkins (pianist and organist) (on 1965-04-12)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (on 1965-04-12)
vocals:
John Entwistle (on 1965-04-12) and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (on 1965-04-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1965)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1965-04, on 1965-04-12)
cover recording of:
Daddy Rollin’ Stone (on 1965-04-12)
lyricist and composer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Leeds Music Ltd. and MCA Music Ltd.
cover recording of:
Daddy Rollin’ Stone (in 1965-04)
lyricist and composer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Leeds Music Ltd. and MCA Music Ltd.
The Who3.52:50
9My Generation
producer:
Shel Talmy
bass:
John Entwistle (on 1965-10-13)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (drummer) (on 1965-10-13)
guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (on 1965-10-13)
piano:
Nicky Hopkins (pianist and organist) (on 1965-10-13)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (on 1965-10-13)
vocals:
John Entwistle (on 1965-10-13) and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (on 1965-10-13)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1965, in 1970) and UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1965)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1965-10-13)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 11), VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 37) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 232)
recording of:
My Generation (on 1965-10-13)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Devon Music Inc., Essex Music of Australia P/L, Essex Musikvertrieb GmbH and Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
sub-publisher:
ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部 (TRO Essex Japan, A-Division)
The Who4.53:18
10The Kids Are Alright
producer:
Shel Talmy
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1965)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1966-11-16)
recording of:
The Kids Are Alright (on 1966-11-16)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
The Who3:05
11The Ox
producer:
Shel Talmy
bass:
John Entwistle (from 1965-10-12 until 1965-10-13)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Keith Moon (drummer) (from 1965-10-12 until 1965-10-13)
guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (from 1965-10-12 until 1965-10-13)
piano:
Nicky Hopkins (pianist and organist) (from 1965-10-12 until 1965-10-13, on 1966-10-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1965)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1965-10-12 until 1965-10-13, on 1966-10-12)
recording of:
The Ox (on 1966-10-12)
composer:
John Entwistle, Nicky Hopkins (pianist and organist), Keith Moon (drummer) and Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
The Who2.53:49
12A Legal Matter
producer:
Shel Talmy
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1965)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1966-10-12)
recording of:
A Legal Matter (on 1966-10-12)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
The Who2:45
13[Pete Townshend dialogue (live)]
recorded at:
University Refectory in Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1970)
The Who0:58
14Substitute (live)
producer:
The Who
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1970)
recorded at:
University Refectory in Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (on 1970-02-14)
live recording of:
Substitute (on 1970-02-14)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
The Who32:09
15I’m a Boy
producer:
Kit Lambert
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1966)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1966-08-01)
recording of:
I’m a Boy (on 1966-08-01)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
The Who2:38
16Disguises
producer:
Kit Lambert
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1966)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1966-06-14) and Pye Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1966-06-14)
recording of:
Disguises (on 1966-06-14)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and Towser Tunes, Inc.
The Who3:20
17Happy Jack Jingle
The Who0:31
18Happy Jack
recorded in:
England, United Kingdom (in 1966-11)
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
cello and electric guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1966-11)
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (drummer) (in 1966-11)
electric bass guitar:
John Entwistle (in 1966-11)
background vocals:
John Entwistle (in 1966-11), Keith Moon (drummer) (in 1966-11) and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1966-11)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (in 1966-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1966)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1966-11) and Regent Sound Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1966-11)
music videos:
Happy Jack by The Who
recording of:
Happy Jack (in 1966-11)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
The Who4.152:12
19Boris the Spider
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (drummer) (on 1966-10-04)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
John Entwistle (on 1966-10-04)
electric guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (on 1966-10-04)
background vocals:
John Entwistle (on 1966-10-04), Keith Moon (drummer) (on 1966-10-04) and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (on 1966-10-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1966)
recorded at:
Pye Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1966-10-04)
recording of:
Boris the Spider (in 1966-10)
lyricist and composer:
John Entwistle
publisher:
Essex Music, New Ikon Music Ltd. and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
The Who4.652:28
20So Sad About Us
recorded in:
England, United Kingdom (in 1966-11)
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
drums (drum set):
Keith Moon (drummer) (in 1966-11)
electric bass guitar:
John Entwistle (in 1966-11)
electric guitar:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1966-11)
background vocals:
John Entwistle (in 1966-11), Keith Moon (drummer) (in 1966-11) and Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1966-11)
lead vocals:
Roger Daltrey (in 1966-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1966)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1966-11)
recording of:
So Sad About Us (in 1966-11)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!), Towser Tunes, Inc. and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
The Who3:00
21A Quick One, While He’s Away (original version) (live)
producer:
Kit Lambert
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Intertel Studios in Wembley, Brent (London Borough of Brent), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1968-12-11)
live recording of:
A Quick One, While He’s Away (on 1968-12-11)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
The Who9:41
22Pictures of Lily
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
French horn:
John Entwistle (on 1967-04-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1967)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1967-04-05 until 1967-04-07) and Pye Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1967-04-05 until 1967-04-07)
recording of:
Pictures of Lily (from 1967-04-05 until 1967-04-07)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Essex Music, Inc., Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and TRO-Essex Music, Inc.
The Who4.252:43
23Early Morning Cold Taxi
producer:
Kit Lambert
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1994)
recorded at:
CBS Studios (London, 1967 - 1972) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-10-02)
recording of:
Early Morning Cold Taxi (on 1967-10-02)
writer:
Roger Daltrey and Dave Langston
publisher:
Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. and Gowmonk, Inc.
The Who3:04
24Coke 2
The Who0:48
25(This Could Be) The Last Time
producer:
Kit Lambert
bass:
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (on 1967-06-28)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1967)
recorded at:
De Lane Lea Studios in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-06-28)
cover recording of:
The Last Time (on 1967-06-28)
writer:
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards (Rolling Stones guitarist)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Cromwell Music, Cromwell Music of Australia Pty. Ltd. and Westminster Music Ltd.
The Who3:02
26I Can’t Reach You
producer:
Kit Lambert
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1967)
recorded at:
De Lane Lea Studios in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1967-07)
recording of:
I Can’t Reach You (in 1967-07)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!) and Towser Tunes, Inc.
The Who3:04
27Girl's Eyes
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1994)
recorded at:
Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1967)
recording of:
Girl’s Eyes (in 1967)
lyricist and composer:
Keith Moon (drummer)
publisher:
Gowmonk, Inc. and New Ikon Music Ltd.
The Who3:07
28Bag O’Nails
The Who0:05
29Call Me Lightning
executive producer:
Chris Stamp
producer:
Kit Lambert
bass:
John Entwistle (until 1968-02-26)
vocals:
Roger Daltrey (until 1968-02-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1968)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1968-02-26)
recording of:
Call Me Lightning (on 1968-02-26)
lyricist and composer:
Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
The Who2:21
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art direction and design:Richard Evans (graphic designer/photographer)
photography:Richard E. Aaron (photographer)
Claude Gassian
Ross Halfin
Dezo Hoffmann
Graham Hughes (designer, photographer)
David James (photographer)
Colin Jones (photographer)
Jeffrey Mayer (Photographer)
David Montgomery (photographer)
Chris Morphet
Terry O’Neill (photographer)
Neal Preston (photographer)
Ethan Russell
Julian Ruthven (photographer)
Pennie Smith (photographer)
Jeff Veitch
Tom Wright (photographer)
liner notes:Keith Altham (British music journalist, publicist and broadcaster)
Dave Marsh (US music critic)
Jon Astley (in 1994-03)
Chris Charlesworth (producer) (in 1994-03)
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (in 1994-03)
producer:Jon Astley
Chris Charlesworth (producer)
Bill Curbishley
mastering:Jon Astley
Tim Young (mastering engineer)
remastering:Jon Astley
Andy MacPherson
remixer:Jon Astley
Andy MacPherson
compiler:Chris Charlesworth (producer)
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1994)
licensed to:Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/467898 [info]
ASIN:UK: B000025EST [info]