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"Already Gone" is a song recorded by the American rock band the Eagles for their 1974 album On the Border. It was written by Jack Tempchin and Robb Strandlund and produced by Bill Szymczyk. The song was the first single released from On the Border and peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100. Since then, the Eagles have included it in their ...
Tommy is the fourth studio album by the English rock band the Who, released on 19 May 1969. [2] Written primarily by guitarist Pete Townshend, Tommy is a double album and an early rock opera that tells the story of the fictional Tommy Walker and his path to becoming a spiritual leader and messianic figure.
The lyrics contrast religious themes such as Christmas and Jesus Christ with Tommy's ignorance of such matters. The rhetorical question, "How can he be saved from the eternal grave?" is asked about Tommy's condition and adds speculation as to the nature of original sin and eternal salvation. In the middle of the song, "Tommy can you hear me?"
The legendary Eagles quite clearly said, in announcing their final tour, that “the time has come for us to close the circle.” Well, so, about that ... Review: The Eagles came to say ‘Goodbye.’
Although the music for this song is performed by "The Elton John Band", as he was calling his musical team, the film depicts John being backed by The Who (dressed in pound-note suits). According to the album's back cover credits, the song was the only one not produced by Townshend, helmed instead by Elton's producer, Gus Dudgeon. Townshend ...
"Tommy Can You Hear Me" had a longer outro with Roger Daltrey repeating the word "Tommy" before Keith Moon screams "'Ello!" to end the song. The soundtrack album did well in the US where it peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard albums chart and went platinum, while it peaked at No. 26 on the UK charts.
"Fiddle About" (music and lyrics by John Entwistle) – Uncle Ernie and Ensemble "See Me, Feel Me" (Reprise) – Tommy "Cousin Kevin" (music and lyrics by John Entwistle) – Cousin Kevin and Ensemble "Sensation" – Tommy and Ensemble "Sparks (Reprise)" "Eyesight to the Blind" (lyrics by Sonny Boy Williamson II, music and additional lyrics by ...
The one cover song on Tommy, "Eyesight to the Blind", may have been included to introduce the character of the acid queen. [1] Tommy's parents take Tommy to the Acid Queen to see if her "lascivious attentions" can cure Tommy of his ills. [2] However, she is unsuccessful in awakening him. [2]