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The Who - The Story Of The Who (needledrop)

Track listing:
  1. Magic Bus (Long Version) 4:34
  2. Substitute 3:51
  3. Boris The Spider 2:31
  4. Run, Run, Run 2:32
  5. I'm A Boy (Mbbab Version) 3:47
  6. Heat Wave 1:57
  7. My Generation (Lal Edit) 2:37
  8. Pictures Of Lily 2:44
  9. Happy Jack 2:12
  10. The Seeker 3:15
  11. I Can See For Miles 4:10
  12. Bargain 5:38
  13. Squeeze Box 2:44
  14. Amazing Journey 4:30
  15. The Acid Queen 3:37
  16. Do You Think It's Alright 0:23
  17. Fiddle About 1:31
  18. Pinball Wizard 3:02
  19. I'm Free 2:42
  20. Tommy's Holiday Camp 0:57
  21. We're Not Gonna Take It 7:12
  22. Summertime Blues 3:30
  23. Baba O'riley 5:05
  24. Behind Blue Eyes 3:45
  25. Slip Kid 4:36
  26. Won't Get Fooled Again 8:41

Notes

UK Polydor 2478 091 1-1 Mely & Bob pressing

The British branch of Polydor released the double-album compilation The Story of the Who in 1976. It was the most exhaustive collection yet assembled, running from the group's early singles through Who By Numbers. Exhaustive doesn't necessarily mean comprehensive -- for some reason, Quadrophenia is completely overlooked, and a full side of Tommy material is way too much in this context. Also, some great songs, such as "A Legal Matter" and "Join Together, " are missing, which may frustrate some listeners. Nevertheless, what is here -- "Magic Bus, " "Substitute, " "Boris the Spider, " "I'm a Boy, " "My Generation, " "Pictures of Lily, " "The Seeker, " "I Can See for Miles, " "Pinball Wizard, " "Behind Blue Eyes, " "Slip Kid, " and "Won't Get Fooled Again, " among others -- is terrific, making The Story of the Who a worthwhile sampler and good introduction to this seminal band.