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The Who – Meaty Beaty Big And Bouncy (VG/VG) – LP, US 1971
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Meaty Beaty Big And Bouncy is an LP by The Who from 1971 released on the Decca label.
About this album
Meaty Beaty Big & Bouncy is a definitive early singles compilation that captures The Who’s rapid rise from mod-era firebrands to one of rock’s most explosive bands. Released in 1971, it gathers landmark tracks such as I Can’t Explain, My Generation, Substitute, The Kids Are Alright and Pinball Wizard, showing how Pete Townshend’s songwriting and the group’s attack evolved in real time. The collection draws together mono and stereo hit versions, making it a concise portrait of the band’s 1960s breakthrough. More than a simple roundup, it helped cement The Who’s reputation as a singles band with depth, attitude and lasting influence.
Genre: Pop & Rock
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AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:A1 I Can'T Explain
A2 The Kids Are Alright
A3 Happy Jack
A4 I Can See For Miles
A5 Pictures Of Lily
A6 My Generation
A7 The Seeker
B1 Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
B2 Pinball Wizard
B3 A Legal Matter
B4 Boris The Spider
B5 The Magic Bus
B6 Substitute
B7 I'M A Boy