Re: The Who's Tommy

On Mon, 30 Dec 1996 TheWho-Digest-Owner@igtc.com wrote:

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> From: kyle316@juno.com (Kyle G Lumsden)
> Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 10:40:02 EST
> Subject: The Who's Tommy
> 
> 	I'm not going to lie and say that I'm some long-time Who fan.  In
> fact I really didn't know who they were until I heard "The Who's Tommy -
> the Musical" recording.  The yellow cover was cool enough, but as I
> listened to it I admired Pete Townshend's writing ability (both lyrical
> and musical) more and more.
> 	Then I saw the movie.  I hated it, simply because none of the
> actors (except the Who singer guy - Moon?) could sing.
                                      ^^^^

Daltrey.  Good thing you didn't try to fool us about being a long-time
fan.

  The original
> concept album was all right, but I want to thank Pete for taking his idea
> to Broadway where it could be fully appreciated.  Also, "I Believe my Own
> Eyes" is a great song.

Welcome to the list; you should find plenty of opportunity for
discussion...

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