The Who Hits 50!
The Who · 2014
155 min · 42 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · R&B
A celebratory anthology showcasing The Who's explosive rock anthems and incisive lyrical commentary over five decades.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- celebratory anthems for gatherings
- dynamic collection of classics
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- short bursts of energy
- wave-like pacing for engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking deep, cohesive narratives
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- 1960s counterculture· societal disillusionment· rock anthems legacy
- Career context
- Released in 2014, 'The Who Hits 50!' marks a significant retrospective for The Who, coinciding with their 50th anniversary as a band. At this point, the band had already experienced multiple lineup changes and was in the midst of a series of reunion tours, reaffirming their legacy in rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Kinks· Led Zeppelin· The Rolling Stones
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Exile on Main St. by The Rolling Stones — Both embody a rebellious spirit and draw from rock's raw energy and societal critique.The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie — Shares themes of counterculture and identity amidst catchy, anthemic rock arrangements.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Zoot Suit 2:00
- 2 I Can’t Explain (mono version) 2:05
- 3 Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere (mono version) 2:41
- 4 My Generation (mono version) 3:16
- 5 Substitute (single version) 3:48
- 6 The Kids Are Alright (mono version) 3:05
- 7 I’m a Boy (mono version) 2:41
- 8 Happy Jack (single version) 2:13
- 9 Boris the Spider (new remix) 2:29
- 10 Pictures of Lily 2:45
- 11 The Last Time 2:55
- 12 I Can See for Miles 4:09
- 13 Call Me Lightning 2:25
- 14 Dogs 3:07
- 15 Magic Bus (mono version) 4:36
- 16 Pinball Wizard 3:03
- 17 I’m Free 2:41
- 18 The Seeker (edit) 3:12
- 19 Summertime Blues (live at Leeds / 1970) 3:23
- 20 See Me, Feel Me (single version) 3:36
- 21 Won’t Get Fooled Again (single edit) 3:40
- 22 Let’s See Action 3:59
- 23 Bargain 5:34
- 24 Behind Blue Eyes 3:41
Disc 2
- 1 Baba O’Riley 5:00
- 2 Join Together 4:24
- 3 Relay 3:55
- 4 5:15 4:53
- 5 Love Reign O’er Me 5:51
- 6 Postcard 3:34
- 7 Squeeze Box 2:43
- 8 Slip Kid 4:34
- 9 Who Are You (single edit) 5:11
- 10 Trick of the Light 4:25
- 11 You Better You Bet 5:37
- 12 Don’t Let Go the Coat 3:44
- 13 Athena 3:47
- 14 Eminence Front 5:41
- 15 It’s Hard 3:45
- 16 Real Good Looking Boy (radio edit) 3:53
- 17 It’s Not Enough 4:03
- 18 Be Lucky 3:16
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