The BBC Sessions

by The Who

Overview

A fine compilation of 1965-73 BBC performances, the majority of the tracks hailing from 1965-67, although some are drawn from 1970 and 1973. As one of the best live bands ever, the Who as expected come through pretty well in the live-in-the-studio environment, although the arrangements usually stick close to the records. Most of the songs were done by the group for studio releases as well, but there are a few covers that they never put on their albums or singles at the time, making this essential for the fan. Those numbers include the obscure James Brown tune "Just You and Me, Darling," "Dancing in the Street," ""Good Lovin'," and "Leaving Here" (although a mid-1960s studio version of that last song was eventually released). Of the other tracks, particularly worthwhile are "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere," with its extensive feedback solo, quite a challenge to do live in May 1965; "The Good's Gone," which has a fuzz solo not on the studio version; and the 1970 performance of "Shakin' All Over," which might be the best rendition of that concert staple that they ever did. This does not have a few BBC songs that have shown up on bootlegs; particularly unfortunate exclusions are "So Sad About Us," "Summertime Blues," and their 1966 cover of the Everly Brothers' "Man with Money." ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	04/17/2007
Label:	Polydor
UPC:	0731454772716
Rank:	54182

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Who   Primary Artist
John Entwistle   Vocals,Guitar (Bass)
Roger Daltrey   Vocals
Keith Moon   Drums (Snare)
Pete Townshend   Vocals,Keyboards,Guitar (Baritone)

Technical Credits

Bernie Andrews   Producer
Ivy Jo Hunter   Composer
Lamont Dozier   Composer
James Brown   Composer
Eddie Holland   Composer
John Entwistle   Composer
Johnny Kidd   Composer
Roger Daltrey   Composer
Rudy Clark   Composer
Marvin Gaye   Composer
Jerry Capehart   Composer
Brian Holland   Composer
Arthur Resnick   Composer
William "Mickey" Stevenson   Composer
Keith Moon   Composer,Group Member
Eddie Cochran   Composer
Don Everly   Composer
Jon Astley   Mastering
Pete Townshend   Composer,Group Member
Phil Everly   Composer
Willie Dixon   Composer
Robert Rosenberg   Executive Producer
Bill Bebb   Producer
Jimmy Grant   Producer
Bill Curbishley   Executive Producer
Chris Walter   Photography
Andie Airfix   Design,Artwork
Brian Willey   Producer
David Wedgbury   Photography
Art Kane   Cover Photo
Paul Williams   Producer
Michael Appleton   Producer
Fleming & Townsend   Composer