The Who – Playhouse Theatre 1967 (12-Inch Album)

This unique live anthology draws upon three iconic performances by The Who, recorded during 1967.

The opening four tracks are taken from The Who’s concert at the BBC’s Playhouse Theatre, in London, on 17 January 1967. The session was aired on the BBC Light Programme’s Saturday Club, on 21 January 1967.

Five further live cuts showcase the band’s performance at De Lane Lea Studios, in London, on 10 October 1967. The set was broadcast on the BBC’s Top Gear radio programme, on 15 October 1967.

The final three tracks are drawn from The Who’s gig at London’s famous Marquee Club, on 2 March 1967. The performance was recorded for the German television music programme Beat-Club.

Featured tracks include My Generation, I Can See for Miles, A Quick One, While He’s Away, Summertime Blues, Happy Jack and more.

Track Listing

Side One

1. Run Run Run (3:19) *
2. Boris the Spider (2:15) *
3. Happy Jack (2:12) *
4. See My Way (1:52) *
5. Pictures of Lily (2:37) **
6. A Quick One, While He’s Away (7:03) **

Side Two

1. I Can’t Reach You (3:01) **
2. I Can See for Miles (3:58) **
3. Summertime Blues (3:11) **
4. Happy Jack (2:14) ***
5. So Sad About Us (3:46) ***
6. My Generation (3:10) ***

* Playhouse Theatre, London, 17 January 1967

** De Lane Lea Studios, London, 10 October 1967

*** Marquee Club, London, 2 March 1967

Format: Vinyl / 12” Album

Label: Expensive Woodland Recordings

Catalogue No: EWR008

Barcode: 0803343269680

Release Date: 19 Apr 2024