Magic Bus: The Who on Tour
The Who · 1968
30 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · R&B
A vibrant fusion of rock and rhythm & blues, showcasing The Who's energetic live performances.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove vibrant energy for gatherings short bursts of excitement
- Context
- Released on September 1, 1968, 'Magic Bus: The Who on Tour' captures The Who at a pivotal moment in their career following their successful albums 'My Generation' and 'A Quick One.' This compilation of live tracks highlights their emerging status as one of the leading rock bands of the era, just before the release of their landmark album 'Tommy.'
- If you like
- hard rock, progressive rock, R&B
Magic Bus: The Who on Tour is an album by The Who, released in 1968. A vibrant fusion of rock and rhythm & blues, showcasing The Who's energetic live performances. The album is notable for its commercial success, reaching high positions on various charts in the UK and US. It features popular tracks like 'Magic Bus' which became a staple of their live shows and contributed to the band's growing influence in the rock scene during the late 1960s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Magic Bus: The Who on Tour sound like?
A vibrant fusion of rock and rhythm & blues, showcasing The Who's energetic live performances. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock.
What makes Magic Bus: The Who on Tour by The Who notable?
The album is notable for its commercial success, reaching high positions on various charts in the UK and US. It features popular tracks like 'Magic Bus' which became a staple of their live shows and contributed to the band's growing influence in the rock scene during the late 1960s. Released on September 1, 1968, 'Magic Bus: The Who on Tour' captures The Who at a pivotal moment in their career following their successful albums 'My Generation' and 'A Quick One.' This compilation of live tracks highlights their emerging status as one of the leading rock bands of the era, just before the release of their landmark album 'Tommy.'
Who is Magic Bus: The Who on Tour for?
Magic Bus: The Who on Tour works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove, vibrant energy for gatherings and short bursts of excitement.
How many songs are on Magic Bus: The Who on Tour?
Magic Bus: The Who on Tour has 11 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Disguises 3:13
- 2 Run Run Run Standout 2:45
- 3 Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde 2:27
- 4 I Can't Reach You 3:05
- 5 Our Love Was, Is 3:09
- 6 Call Me Lightning 2:26
- 7 Magic Bus Standout 3:20
- 8 Someone's Coming 2:33
- 9 Doctor, Doctor 3:02
- 10 Bucket T. 2:12
- 11 Pictures of Lily Standout 2:43
Release Date
September 1, 1968
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
30 min 59 sec
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