''The 1st Singles Box'' is a box set compilation of singles recorded by

the Who The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Their classic lineup consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist and singer John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered ...

throughout their history. The album was released exclusively in the

United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and North ...

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.

Track listing

All songs written by

Pete Townshend Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend (; born 19 May 1945) is an English musician. He is co-founder, leader, guitarist, second lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the Who, one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s and 1970s. Townsh ...

except where noted. ;Disc one # "

I Can't Explain "I Can't Explain" is a song by the English rock band the Who, written by Pete Townshend, and produced by Shel Talmy. The song was issued as a single on 15 January 1965 in the United Kingdom, on the Brunswick label, and on the Decca label in Am ...

" – 2:06 # "

Bald Headed Woman "Bald Headed Woman" is a traditional blues song, covered by British rock band the Kinks on their eponymous debut album in 1964. Another British rock band, the Who recorded it in 1964 as the B-side of their first top-ten single "I Can't Explain" ...

" (

Shel Talmy Sheldon Talmy (born August 11, 1937) is an American record producer, songwriter and arranger, best known for his work in the UK in the 1960s with the Who, the Kinks and many others. Talmy arranged and produced hits such as "You Really Got Me" ...

) – 2:11 ;Disc two # " My Generation" – 3:20 # "

Shout and Shimmy "Shout and Shimmy" is an R&B song written by James Brown, and recorded by him and The Famous Flames. It rose to #16 on the R&B chart and #61 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Background The critic Douglas Wolk described the song as "a truly shamel ...

" (

James Brown James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, dancer, musician, record producer and bandleader. The central progenitor of funk music and a major figure of 20th century music, he is often referred to by the honor ...

) – 3:17 ;Disc three # " Substitute" – 3:51 # "Circles" – 3:13 ;Disc four # "

I'm a Boy "I'm a Boy" is a 1966 rock song written by Pete Townshend for the Who. The song was originally intended to be a part of a rock opera called ''Quads'', which was to be set in a future in which parents can choose the sex of their children. The ide ...

" – 2:38 # "In the City" (

John Entwistle John Alec Entwistle (9 October 194427 June 2002) was an English musician who was the bassist for the rock band The Who. Entwistle's music career spanned over four decades. Nicknamed "The Ox" and "Thunderfingers", he was the band's only member ...

Keith Moon Keith John Moon (23 August 19467 September 1978) was an English drummer for the rock band the Who. He was noted for his unique style of playing and his eccentric, often self-destructive behaviour and addiction to drugs and alcohol. Moon grew ...

) – 2:24 ;Disc five # " Happy Jack" – 2:11 # "I've Been Away" (Entwistle) – 2:08 ;Disc six # "

Pictures of Lily "Pictures of Lily" is a single by the British rock band the Who, written by guitarist and primary songwriter Pete Townshend. In 1971, "Pictures of Lily" was included in the Who album '' Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy'', a compilation of previousl ...

" – 2:45 # "Doctor, Doctor" (Entwistle) – 3:01 ;Disc seven # " I Can See for Miles" – 4:08 # "Someone's Coming" (Entwistle) – 2:31 ;Disc eight # "

Pinball Wizard "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 ...

" – 3:04 # "Dogs Part II" (Moon, Towser, Jason) – 2:27 ;Disc nine # " Won't Get Fooled Again" – 3:41 # "Don't Know Myself" – 4:57 ;Disc ten # " 5:15" – 4:23 # "Water" – 4:42 ;Disc eleven # " Who Are You" – 5:08 # "Had Enough" (Entwistle) – 4:31 ;Disc twelve # "

Real Good Looking Boy "Real Good Looking Boy" is a song written by the guitarist of the British rock band The Who, Pete Townshend. It was originally released in 2004 on the compilation album ''Then and Now (The Who album), Then and Now'', and was one of two new songs ...

" (Townshend, Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti and George David Weiss) – 5:43 # "

Old Red Wine "Real Good Looking Boy" is a song written by the guitarist of the British rock band The Who, Pete Townshend. It was originally released in 2004 on the compilation album '' Then and Now'', and was one of two new songs on that album, the other bein ...

" – 3:44

Personnel

– Lead Guitar & Vocals * Roger Daltrey – Lead Vocals, Harmonica & Rhythm Guitar *

– Bass, Vocals, French Horn, Trumpet, Other Brass, Keyboards & Synthesizer *

– Drums & Vocals * Zak Starkey – Drums on ''Real Good Looking Boy'' & ''Old Red Wine'' * John Bundrick - Piano & Hammond organ on ''Real Good Looking Boy'' & ''Old Red Wine'' * Simon Townshend - Guitar & Keyboards on ''Real Good Looking Boy'' * Pino Palladino - Bass on ''Old Red Wine'' *

Greg Lake Gregory Stuart Lake (10 November 1947 – 7 December 2016) was an English musician, singer, and songwriter. He gained prominence as a founding member of the progressive rock bands King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP). Born and b ...

- Bass on ''Real Good Looking Boy'' ;Design * Design & Art Direction by Richard Evans

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:1st Singles Box The Who compilation albums 2004 compilation albums Polydor Records compilation albums