Stars of Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Punk Rock, and Country gather together to pay tribute to one of the most successful and influential bands of all-time, The Who!
I have been a great fan of The Who for about 50 years so I was a bit hesitant to buy this tribute album as some of these type of records can be very ordinary, but this is a great one. Most songs are pretty faithful to the original songs while obviously stamping the guest artists own sound and style on them, with a 2 or 3 of horrendous exceptions (I won’t say which, you be the judge). And I reckon Leslie West’s guitar on The Seeker is worth the price alone. An enjoyable listen. One issue though – Don’t know what happened on, if I recall correctly, Eminence Front, the music just cuts out before the end unfortunately as this is a great song. An error in production no doubt that should never have made the final product. (by Mr. M)
Who would have thought that Peter Noone (Herman’s Hermits) and Peter Banks (Yes, Flash) would render a performance of Magic Bush nearly equal to the original. Todd Rundgren and Iggy Pop fans need this album ! (by Brent W. Cook)
Indeed … a real unique tribute album for one of the most important bands in the history of rock … look at the line-up … unbelieveable …
Alternate front + back cover
Personnel:
See booklet
Tracklist:
Derek Sherinian, John Wetton, K. K. Downing:
01. Eminence Front 5.32
Nektar & Jerry Goodman:
02. Baba O’Riley 5.23
Mark Lindsay & Wayne Kramer:
03. I Can See For Miles 4.07
Huw Lloyd-Langton, Joe Elliott, Rick Wakeman:
04. Love Reign O’er Me 6.17
Dave Davies, Knox & Rat Scabies:
05. My Generation 3.29
The Raveonettes:
06. The Kids Are Alright 2.32
Sweet:
07. Won’t Get Fooled Again 7.41
Carmine Appice & Todd Rundgren:
08. Anyway Anyhow Anywhere 2.38
Iggy Pop:
09. I Can’t Explain 2.07
Pat Travers:
10. Behind Blue Eyes 3.43
Ginger Baker, Peter Banks & Peter Noone:
11. Magic Bus 3.20
Gretchen Wilson, Randy Bachman:
12. Who Are You 5.05
Brad Gillis, Mike Pinera, Terry Reid:
13. Pinball Wizard 3.03
David Cross, John Wesley:
14. Squeeze Box 2.49
38 Special, Ian Paice & Ted Turner:
15. Bargain 5.24
Joe Lynn Turner & Leslie West:
16. The Seeker 2.43
All songs written by Pete Townshend
ManyFantasticColors 