Who
Paris 1970 (2cd)
The Who live from Théâtre des Champs Elysées, Paris, France January 16th 1970. The Who were transcending their roots as a mod mouthpiece and exploring the outer limits of the rock format and produced some of their greatest work including 'A Quick One While He's Away,' 'Tommy,' 'Who's Next' and 'Quadrophenia.' Although not the first concept album or even the first work to be called a "rock opera," 'Tommy' certainly did define the genre and use of rock music in presenting very esoteric ideas. Hearing the finished recording was ultimately impressive, but to hear it performed live was a unique entity as it placed the music into the proper context of performance. 1970 began with the group bringing 'Tommy' to various European opera houses, including two performances at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. As Rolling Stone magazine declared after their US opera house performance; "The rock opera directly challenged the cultural establishment's dismissal of rock as three-minute segments of cacophony." Timeline brings this phenomenal January 16th 1970 performance to life with a fully restored and professionally remastered original Musicorama 'Europe 1' AM radio broadcast. Presented with background notes and historical photos. CD1: 01. Heaven And Hell 02. I Can't Explain 03. Fortune Teller 04. Tattoo 05. Young Man Blues 06. A Quick One While He's Away 07. Overture - It's A Boy 08. 1921 09. Amazing Journey - Sparks 10. Eyesight To The Blind - Christmas 11. The Acid Queen 12. Pinball Wizard CD2: 01. Do You Think It's Alright 02. Fiddle About 03. Tommy Can You Hear Me 04. There's A Doctor 05. Go To The Mirror 06. Smash The Mirror 07. Miracle Cure - Sally Simpson 08. I'm Free 09. Tommy's Holiday Camp 10. We're Not Gonna Take It 11. Summertime Blues 12. Shakin' All Over 13. My Generation - See Me Feel Me - Listening To You - Naked Eye (instrumental)