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The song "Pinball Wizard", performed by Elton John, was a major hit when released as a single. [1] 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).
Tommy's parents coerce Tommy into believing he did not see or hear anything. Tommy begins to disassociate and becomes deaf, dumb and blind to the outside world ("1921"). Tommy now relies on his sense of touch and imagination, developing an inner psyche ("Amazing Journey/Sparks"). [7] A quack claims his wife can cure Tommy ("The Hawker"). Tommy ...
"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.
Everyone is stunned when Tommy responds only to his uncle Ernie's playing the French horn. Mr Walker, in a desperate attempt to reach his son, shouts "Tommy, can you hear me?" multiple times. Older Tommy, only visible to young Tommy, who persistently stares at the mirror, sings to him ("See Me, Feel Me").
Tommy: 1975 [22] "Christmas" Townshend Daltrey Townshend Tommy: 1969 [1] "C'mon Everybody" (cover, live) Eddie Cochran Jerry Capehart: Daltrey Live at the Fillmore East 1968: 2018 [26] "Cobwebs and Strange" Moon Instrumental A Quick One: 1966 [9] "Cooks County" Townshend Daltrey Townshend It's Hard: 1982 [8] "Cousin Kevin" Entwistle Entwistle ...
If music is a savior that pulls us together, we’ll need to embrace the resurrection of the almighty concept album. They fill in the small pixels that complete the… Tommy, Can You (Still) Hear Me?
This song was used in the 1969-1970 concert classic set list. It is often switched with "Sensation" on setlists, including in the movie and in the Broadway musical as Tommy rejoices at regaining his sight, voice and hearing after the shock provided by his mother. In 1975-1976, the song was reintegrated into The Who's set list. The version ...
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]