Album: The Singles by The Who (1984)
Genre: Classic Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Enlightened
Format: Compilation

Description: The Singles is a compilation of singles by The Who that was released in November 1984. It was released worldwide except for North America.

The version of "I Can See for Miles" contained herein is not the classic single version, but a BBC live recording with a loud, overdubbed bass track. The 2011 Japanese Reissue included the classic single version.

Artist Background: The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey (lead vocals, harmonica and guitar), Pete Townshend (guitar, keyboards and vocals), John Entwistle (bass guitar, brass and vocals) and Keith Moon (drums and percussion). They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction. The Who have sold about 100 million records, and have charted 27 top forty singles in the United Kingdom and United States, as well as 17 top ten albums, with 18 Gold,... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Classic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Pete Townshend, The High Numbers, The Kinks, Roger Daltrey

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Classic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Classic Rock, Rock/Pop, Enlightened, 1980s, Compilation


The Singles is a compilation of singles by The Who that was released in November 1984. It was released worldwide except for North America.

The version of "I Can See for Miles" contained herein is not the classic single version, but a BBC live recording with a loud, overdubbed bass track. The 2011 Japanese Reissue included the classic single version.

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