''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".
The original vinyl release was a double LP package. On compact disc it first appeared as a double-CD set, then later as two single individually numbered volumes.
Track listing
All songs written by
Pete Townshend, except where noted
;Volume One
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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 ...
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Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" (
Roger Daltrey, Townshend)
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My Generation"
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Substitute"
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A Legal Matter
"A Legal Matter" is a song written by Pete Townshend and recorded by the British rock band the Who for their debut album ''My Generation''. It was recorded on 12 October 1965 at IBC Studios, and released both as the B-side to " The Kids Are Alr ...
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The Kids Are Alright"
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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 ...
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Happy Jack"
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Boris the Spider" (
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 ...
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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 ...
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I Can See for Miles"
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Won't Get Fooled Again"
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The Seeker"
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Let's See Action
"Let's See Action" is a song written and composed by Pete Townshend and recorded by the Who. It was released as a single in the UK in 1971 and reached #16 in the charts.
Song notes
The song is the first of three non-album singles by the Who, th ...
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Join Together"
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Relay"
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Love, Reign o'er Me"
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Squeeze Box"
;Volume Two
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Who Are You"
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Long Live Rock"
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5:15"
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You Better You Bet
"You Better You Bet" is a song by British rock band the Who, appearing as the first track on their 1981 album '' Face Dances''. It is sung by frontman Roger Daltrey with backing vocals from Pete Townshend and bassist John Entwistle. Townshend' ...
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Magic Bus"
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Summertime Blues" (Live) (
Eddie Cochran,
Jerry Capehart
Jerry Neil Capehart (August 22, 1928 – June 7, 1998) was an American songwriter and music manager. Capehart co-wrote the songs "Summertime Blues" and " C'mon Everybody" with Eddie Cochran, whom he also managed. One of his most-recorded so ...
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Shakin' All Over" (Live) (
Johnny Kidd, Gus Robinson)"
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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 ...
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The Acid Queen"
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I'm Free"
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We're Not Gonna Take It"
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Baba O'Riley"
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Behind Blue Eyes"
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Bargain"
Chart positions
Album
References
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1985 greatest hits albums
Compilation album series
The Who compilation albums
albums produced by Jon Astley
albums produced by Kit Lambert
albums produced by Glyn Johns
Polydor Records compilation albums