~ Donnie Lee: Guitar, Lead Vocals He has spent a good part of his musical life as the lead guitarist of power pop/punk pioneers Debris, performing in hundreds of gigs as well as releasing several records and CDs produced at Inner Ear Studios in Arlington. The running order on the US release ran as follows: I’M A MAN was dropped and replaced by INSTANT PARTY (aka CIRCLES) which has an unusual history thanks to the legal dispute between The Who’s management and Shel Talmy. Kit [Lambert, the band's other manager] couldn't understand what he was talking about either.". It was released as a single on 5th November 1965, reaching No. Bono wrote "Sweetest Thing" for his wife to make up for working on her birthday. \"My Generation\" was recently named the 11th greatest song by Rolling Stone magazine on their list of the \"500 Greatest Songs of All Time\".Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealBestOfFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRealBestOfVisit http://www.thewho.com for more information.Lyrics:People try to put us d-down (Talkin' 'bout my generation)Just because we get around (Talkin' 'bout my generation)Things they do look awful c-c-cold (Talkin' 'bout my generation)I hope I die before I get old (Talkin' 'bout my generation)This is my generationThis is my generation, babyWhy don't you all f-fade away (Talkin' 'bout my generation)And don't try to dig what we all s-s-say (Talkin' 'bout my generation)I'm not trying to cause a big s-s-sensation (Talkin' 'bout my generation)I'm just talkin' 'bout my g-g-g-generation (Talkin' 'bout my generation)This is my generationThis is my generation, babyWhy don't you all f-fade away (Talkin' 'bout my generation)And don't try to d-dig what we all s-s-say (Talkin' 'bout my generation)I'm not trying to cause a b-big s-s-sensation (Talkin' 'bout my generation)I'm just talkin' 'bout my g-g-generation (Talkin' 'bout my generation)This is my generationThis is my generation, babyPeople try to put us d-down (Talkin' 'bout my generation)Just because we g-g-get around (Talkin' 'bout my generation)Things they do look awful c-c-cold (Talkin' 'bout my generation)Yeah, I hope I die before I get old (Talkin' 'bout my generation)This is my generationThis is my generation, baby 12. [14] This was played by Entwistle on his Fender Jazz Bass,[15] rather than the Danelectro bass he wanted to use; after buying three Danelectros with rare thin strings that kept breaking easily (and were not available separately), a frustrated Entwistle used his Fender strung with nylon tapewound strings and was forced to simplify the solo. Life intervened, and the guitar was put away until he moved to northern VA. Dave sang and occasionally played guitar with a local show choir, the Alexandria Singers, for several years. [22] NME journalist Larry Bartleet in 2015 rated the Who's recording ten points out of ten. He also appeared in a number of plays and musicals. Zac tells the story of Hanson's massive hit "MMMbop," and talks about how brotherly bonds effect their music. Recorded at IBC Studios, November 1965. It expressed their feeling that older people just don't get it. Issued a month later in the U.S., the song failed to repeat that success stateside, making a brief appearance on the chart before stopping at No. Tom likes to contribute tones that are faithful to the original licks but with his own influences. ~ Dominick Loria: Piano, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Vocals Since then he has played in numerous bands in the Northern Virginia and Norfolk areas. This features one of the first bass solos in rock history. British Invasion influenced Classic Rock from the 60's on. 9 talking about this. I DON’T MIND (James Brown) OUT IN THE STREET (Townshend) Recorded at IBC Studios, October 1965. In the 1999 Destiny's Child song "Bug A Boo," they complain about a guy who bugs them on MCI, AOL, and their pagers. Sponsored Links When his wonderful wife gave him a Fender Strat as a Christmas gift, he began searching for "the right bunch of fellows.". When asked to describe My Generation's music, he will say "you will know the words to every song we play." Enter a Crossword Clue Sort by Length The band had an opening when their original drummer and band leader moved out of the area, and as luck would have it, Dave ran into Russ and was invited to audition for the band. Recorded at IBC Studios, April 1965. In the UK, the album was also called. See Privacy Policy at. 2 in the U.K. Tom started out playing trumpet and then became a bass player. 2 in the United Kingdom (The Who's highest-charting single in their home country along with 1966's "I'm a Boy") and No. During the early 80's he audio engineered at some of DC's most venerable clubs, including the Psyche Delly, Desperados, the Wax Museum, and the Bayou, while working with artists like Martha Reeves, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Catfish Hodge, and Root Boy Slim. A bit of a bummer that replacement strings weren't available, as he had to go out and buy an entire new bass. It began as a slow song with a blues feel, and at one point had hand claps and multiple key changes. "My Generation" is a song by the English rock band the Who, which became a hit and one of their most recognizable songs. The Who recorded 'My Generation' on Oct. 13, 1965. Townshend and Daltrey go back and forth on the vocals, intentionally stomping on each other to add to the chaos. Decca kept the US version available domestically throughout the Sixties and, when MCA reorganised in the early Seventies, The Who Sings My Generation was issued as a double budget package with the US-only Magic Bus – The Who On Tour. Over the next couple of months, two additional versions of "My Generation" were recorded, one at Marquee Sound Studios and one at Lansdowne Recording. "My Generation" also appeared on The Who's 1965 debut album, My Generation (The Who Sings My Generation in the United States), and in greatly extended form on their live album Live at Leeds (1970). The Who first charted with their debut single ". In August 2002 My Generation was released as a Deluxe Edition double CD in the US (MCA 088 112 926-2, later SACD MCA 088 113 182-2) and in October in the UK (Polydor 112 926-2). MUCH TOO MUCH (Townshend) My Generation - performing music from some of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time! Roger Daltrey has also commented that he had not rehearsed the song prior to the recording, was nervous, and he was unable to hear his own voice through the monitors. The Who recorded 'My Generation' on Oct. 13, 1965. . However, producer Shel Talmy insisted it was simply "one of those happy accidents" that he thought they should keep. 8. This contains the famous line, "I hope I die before I get old." He said that, for him, when he wrote the lyrics, "old" meant "very rich". See Privacy Policy and Terms for further information. Daltrey recalled to, Pete Townshend wrote this on a train ride from London to Southampton on May 19, 1965 - his 20th birthday. MY GENERATION, The Who’s debut album was first released in the UK by Brunswick Records (LAT 8616) in December 1965, and in the US, under the title The Who Sings My Generation (DL 4664 [mono], DL 74664 [stereo]) in April 1966. Sign me up for updates from Universal Music about new music, competitions, exclusive promotions & events from artists similar to The Who. This issue had good sound quality but was pressed on inferior vinyl and disappeared at the end of its meagre print run. Whoa man! It became part of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and is inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for "historical, artistic and significant" value. "[9] Townshend told Rolling Stone in 1985 that "'My Generation' was very much about trying to find a place in society."[10]. The stutter came about as he tried to fit the lyrics to the music, and Talmy decided it worked well enough to keep. It was recorded in short bursts in April, October and November 1965, and for many tracks The Who were joined by Nicky Hopkins on piano. My Generation was reissued in 2012 on heavyweight vinyl (Polydor 3716077) and in 2016 the album was released as a Super deluxe Edition (Polydor 5372740) See BOX SETS. John Entwistle used a new-on-the-market Danelectro bass to play it, but he kept breaking strings trying to record it. It was music all the time after that. Townshend reportedly wrote the song on a train and is said to have been inspired by the Queen Mother, who is alleged to have had Townshend's 1935 Packard hearse towed off a street in Belgravia because she was offended by the sight of it during her daily drive through the neighbourhood. The song was released as a single on 29 October 1965, reaching No. ~ John Pestrak: Drums Today's crossword puzzle clue is a general knowledge one: My Generation band. No cover! The Red Hot Chili Peppers have some rather unusual song titles - see if you can spot the real ones. Recorded at IBC Studios, November 1965, 5. In 1965, Roger Daltrey stood by this song's lyric and claimed he would kill himself before reaching 30 because he didn't want to get old. But it was only a matter of time before it became one of the era's most defining cuts. The basic instrumental track (as reflected on the instrumental version on the My Generation Deluxe edition) followed by Townshend's overdubs including the furious feedback on the coda. By ticking the SMS opt in box and submitting this form, I agree to receive text messages from and about The Who (including prerecorded and/or by autodialer). This article is about the song by the Who. Back in 1967, Pete Townshend called this song, "The only really successful social comment I've ever made." 10. In its original incarnation, the track was much more rooted in the stark blues of artists like Jimmy Reed, but Stamp knew there was something else there to be unearthed. Townshend's demo version of the song (together with a demo of "Pinball Wizard") appeared on a flexi disc included in the original edition of the book The Who: Maximum R&B by Richard Barnes. ~ Mark Loria: Guitar, Vocals A monthly update on our latest interviews, stories and added songs, Roger Daltrey sang the lead vocals with a stutter, which was very unusual. Recorded at IBC Studios, November 1965. 2 in the UK charts and 74 in the US. Russ favors Jazz style basses and Mesa Boogie amplifiers. "I was surprised at Chris Stamp's initial interest in 'My Generation,'" Townshend recalled. Russ started playing the guitar at 14 and picked up the bass a couple of years later. ~ Mark Loria: Guitar, Vocals After recording two takes of the song normally, The Who's manager, Kit Lambert, suggested to Daltrey that he stutter to sound like a British kid on speed. We'll send out notices to let you know when and where we are playing. 1. In the US American Decca attempted to jump on the British Invasion bandwagon by using a different yet similarly iconic Wedgbury shot, featuring The Who with London’s most famous clock tower, Big Ben, in the background. English artist famous for A Rake's Progress, Slavishly treat football administrators with number close to tycoon, Jamie —, former Canada and Clermont Auvergne rugby union lock who retired in 2017, Injecting nitrogen into broken drains takes guts. Talking about the meaning, he explained it as "some pilled-up mod dancing around, trying to explain to you why he's such a groovy guy, but he can't because he's so stoned he can hardly talk.". MCA first issued the album on CD in the States in the early Eighties, but was criticised for the mastering job and a better version followed but with the same catalogue number. The Who recorded this, and the rest of the album, with an American producer named Shel Talmy, who had come to England to expand his horizons.