Pete Townshend - Truancy The Very Best Of Pete Townshend
Review by Abraham Lopez
Truancy: The Very Best of Pete Townshend is an exceptional album that features the work of one of the most influential musicians of our time. Pete Townshend, the legendary guitarist and songwriter of The Who, has compiled some of his greatest hits in this album, which is a must-have for any fan of classic rock.
The album features 17 tracks that span Townshend's career, from his early days with The Who to his solo work. The songs are a mix of classic hits like "Pinball Wizard" and "Baba O'Riley" and lesser-known gems like "Slit Skirts" and "Face the Face." The album also includes live versions of some of his most famous songs, which showcase his incredible guitar skills and electrifying stage presence.
Townshend's songwriting is at the heart of this album, and it's clear why he's considered one of the best in the business. His lyrics are full of raw emotion, and his guitar playing is unparalleled. The album is a testament to his talent and his impact on the music industry.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Pure and Easy | 5:33 | |
| White City Fighting | 4:40 | |
| Face The Face | 5:52 | |
| Face Dances, Pt. 2 | 3:23 | |
| I Won't Run Anymore | 4:51 | |
| You Came Back | 4:7 | |
| My Baby Gives It Away | 4:0 | |
| Rough Boys | 4:2 | |
| Face the Face | 5:52 | |
| Keep Me Turning | 3:46 | |
| How Can I Help You | 4:8 | |
| Let My Love Open the Door | 2:45 | |
| Face Dances (Pt. 2) | 3:23 | |
| English Boy | 4:49 | |
| The Sea Refuses No River | 5:53 | |
| Heart To Hang Onto | 4:26 | |
| (Nothing Is Everything) Let's See Action | 6:23 | |
| Guantanamo | 4:7 | |
| I Won't Run Anymore | 4:52 | |
| Let My Love Open The Door | 2:45 | |
| (Nothing Is Everything) Let's See Action | 6:23 | |
| A Heart To Hang On To | 4:25 | |
| Sheraton Gibson | 2:36 | |
| Pure And Easy | 5:33 |
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Catalog Numbers
- 4732833
- B0023383-02
Labels
- Universal Music Catalogue, UMC UK
- UMe
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Formats
- CD
- Compilation
- Reissue
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Eel Pie Recording Productions Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | Eel Pie Recording Productions Ltd. |
| Licensed To | UMC UK |
| Record Company | Universal International Music B.V. |
| Published By | Fabulous Music Ltd. |
| Remastered At | Abbey Road Studios |
| Made By | EDC, Germany |
| Pressed By | Arvato |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Design | Richard Evans |
| Art Direction | Richard Evans |
| Executive-Producer | Pete Townshend |
| Liner Notes | Matt Kent |
| Management | Sue Armstrong |
| Mastered By | Miles Showell |
| Mixed By | Myles Clarke |
| Photography By | Brian Aris |
| Product Manager | Andy Street |
| Remastered By | Miles Showell |
| Sleeve Notes | Pete Townshend |
| Written-By | Pete Townshend (tracks: 1 to 10, 12 to 17) |
Notes
- Universal Music Catalogue logo on disc, sleeve and booklet
- UMC UK listed on spine
- This compilation ℗ 2015 Eel Pie Recording Productions Limited under exclusive license to UMC UK. © 2015 Eel Pie Recording Productions Limited under exclusive license to UMC UK. Made in the E.U.
- Universal International Music B.V., [...], Baarn, Netherlands
- 1. Published by Fabulous Music Ltd. From the 1972 album Who Came First.
- 2. Published by Fabulous Music Ltd. From the 1972 album Who Came First.
- 3. Published by Fabulous Music Ltd. From the 1972 album Who Came First.
- 4. Published by Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. From the 1977 album Rough Mix.
- 5. Published by Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. From the 1977 album Rough Mix.
- 6. Published by Eel Pie Publishing Ltd. From the 1977 album Rough Mix.
- 7. Published by Spirit Music Publishing Ltd. From the 1980 album Empty Glass.
- 8. Published by Spirit Music Publishing Ltd. From the 1980 album Empty Glass.
- 9. Published by Spirit Music Publishing Ltd. From the 1982 album All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes.
- 10. Published by Spirit Music Publishing Ltd. From the 1982 album All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes.
- 11. Published by Pink Floyd Muisc Publishers Ltd. / Spirit Music Publishing Ltd. From the 1985 album White City: A Novel.
- 12. Published by Spirit Music Publishing Ltd. From the 1985 album White City: A Novel.
- 13. Published by Spirit Music Publishing Ltd. From the 1989 album The Iron Man: The Musical.
- 14. Published by Spirit Music Publishing Ltd. From the 1993 album Psychoderelict.
- 15. Published by Fabulous Music Ltd. From the 1983 album Scoop.
- 16. Published by Fabulous Music Ltd. Previously unreleased.
- 17. Published by Fabulous Music Ltd. Previously unreleased.
- Remastered at Abbey Road
- Tracks 16-17 Previously Unreleased.
- ℗ © 2015 Eel Pie Recording Productions Limited under exclusive license to UMC UK. Manufactured by Universal Music Enterprises - U.S.A.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 6 02547 32833 5
- Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
- Label Code: LC 000309
- Matrix / Runout: 06025 473 283-3 01 + 53735118
- Matrix / Runout (Mould Hub Text): MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC A
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LV27
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 0139
- Barcode: 602547328335
- Matrix / Runout: [Arvato logo] 56553799/00602547328335 21
- Matrix / Runout (Mould): [4 Universal logos around mould]
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LB 45
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 0721
About Pete Townshend
British guitarist, composer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and author, born 19 May 1945 in Chiswick, West London, England, UK. He is best known for his more-than 50-year association with the rock band , as co-founder and leader, principal songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist.
Established and owned (a series of six home studios). In the early 1970s, he unveiled a number of companies under the umbrella of Eel Pie, which incorporated the studios , // (in Twickenham, London), and . He sold the studios in 2008.
In 1983, Townshend received the Brit Award for Lifetime Achievement. In 1990, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Who. Grammy Award winner in 1994 (Best Musical Show Album, for ) and again in 2001 (Lifetime Achievement Award). In 2001, he received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Son of and oldest brother of and . Owner of . On 20th May 1968, he married Karen Astley, thus becoming son-in-law of and brother-in-law of , and . He and Karen's children are (born 28.3.1969), (born 24.4.1971) and Joseph Townshend (born 1989). He and Karen separated in September 1994 and finally divorced in 2009. He then secretly married in Twickenham, London, in December 2016 (more than two decades after their romance began).
Real Name
- Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend
Name Vars
- P Townsend
- P Townshend
- P. Townsend
- P. D. Towshend
- P. Taušend
- P. Townhend
- P. Townsend
- P. Townshand
- P. Townsheard
- P. Townshed
- P. Townsheid
- P. Townshend
- P. Towsend
- P. Towshend
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- Perer Townshend
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- Pete Townsed
- Pete Townsend
- Pete Townshed
- Pete Townshend
- Pete Towsed
- Pete Towsend
- Pete Towshend
- Peter D. B. Townshend
- Peter Dennis Blanford Townshend
- Peter Dennis Townshend
- Peter Townsed
- Peter Townsend
- Peter Townshend
- Peter Townshend)
- Pit Townshend
- Preter Townshend
- R. Townsend
- Thownshend
- Townhsend
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- Townshand
- Townsheld
- Townshen
- Townshend
- Townshend P.
- Townshend Peter Denn
- Townshend Peter Dennis Blandford
- Townshend, Peter
- Townzman
- Towshend
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Aliases
- Bijou Drains
