Tommy the movie vinyl

Smash the mirror sensation miracle cure sally simpson im free welcome tommys holiday camp were not. Tommy is a soundtrack album by the who with contributions from numerous artists. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The movies purpose and achievement would be hard to figure out on the basis of what its makers say about it. Fiddle about pinball wizard theres a doctor go to the mirror. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Remastered specifically for vinyl by tommy himself. Whos tommy reissued on vinyl steve hoffman music forums. Original audio recording from vinyl record, included all cracks and pops. Tommy, a british operetta film based on the whos album tommy. Tommy s charity, associated with st thomas hospital, london this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title tommy. This is pressed in the czech republic by gz vinyl as are many of universals euro pressings. It is a rock opera telling the story of a psychosomatic deaf, dumb and blind boy and his experiences in life.

Tommy is a 1975 british operetta fantasy drama film based upon the whos 1969 rock opera album tommy about a psychosomatically deaf, mute, and blind boy who becomes a pinball champion and religious leader. The soundtrack was used in the 1975 tommy film that was based on the. Tommy the movie 1975 original soundtrack recording part 2 of. Digitally remastered edition of the british rock legends groundbreaking 1969 concept album. It was released in the us on 17 may 1969 decca dxsw 7205, then as two cds mca mcad5. Upon release, the band will immediately hit the road, with tour dates stretching from florida to new york to washington. The whos tommy the film turns 40 consequence of sound. Attractively presented with restored original artwork, immaculate sound remastered by longtime who engineer john astley, and pressed onto virgin heavyweight vinyl. I got fed up with the classic who albums after buying whos next liked it at first, quad and my generation. They all seem too bright with some middle sucked out to me, so i am staying away from classics tommy. Tommy the movie 1975 original soundtrack recording part 1.

The who sell out includes a replica of the original 20. Tommy original soundtrack original soundtrack songs. The vinyl is in excellent plus condition, very faintno spindle mark, looks unplayed. Directed by ken russell, the film featured a starstudded ensemble cast, including the band members themselves most notably, lead singer roger daltrey, who. The who tommy the movie original soundtrack vinyl 2 lp set record 2625028 r19. Original soundtrack recording tommy the movie double lp, original recording.

Over and over you read the movie was cast with nonsingers. A boy born and raised in postwwii england grows up seemingly deaf and mute due to a traumatic experience in his youth. Tommy original soundtrack recording 1975, gatefold. Tommy the movie vinyl record set vintage barn auctions. The movie s purpose and achievement would be hard to figure out on the basis of what its makers say about it. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Tommy is the fourth studio album by the english rock band the who, a double album first released in may 1969. Street smarts mean coming up with comebacks like, no, your brain has the shell on it. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Ken russell, whos made a specialty of films about musicians tchaikovsky, mahler, and liszt, says tommy is the greatest work of art the. Original audio recording from vinyl record, digitally remastered. Tommy was released in the uk on 23 may 1969 by track records track 64 with a subsequent double cd polydor 800 0772, followed by a remixed single cd polydor 531 0432 in 1996 and finally a deluxe edition twocd set sacd hybrid polydor 9861011 in 2004. Analog expert michael fremer raves about this version, sourced from 96k24bit files.

These two traits, unsurprisingly, spill over to the soundtrack, which is hardly just a rerecording of the who album. Apr 03, 2014 the tommy package in last years vinyl box set is faithful to the original uk track issue including the triple fold and booklet. Tommy, the album, was the fullblown rock opera about a deaf, dumb and blind boy that launched the band to international superstardom. Details about vinyl 12 inch record lp album the who tommy movie soundtrack 1975 b. Tom lives a happy life with his wife and two kids, but after he starts a torrid love affair with a girl on the web, his life is turned upside down, the tommy movie follows tom larrimore aaron bennett contrition, and his wife heidi sabrina groenig. Ken russell, whos made a specialty of films about musicians tchaikovsky, mahler, and liszt, says tommy is the greatest work of art the twentieth century has.

Beatles producer george martin was in the recording booth, and a stellar cast led by michael cerveris. Coming out in march mastered by kevin gray and pressed at quality record pressings qrp. Tommy original soundtrack recording 1975, gatefold cover, vinyl. The who tommy the movie soundtrack very good 2 x vinyl lp record album 2657 014. Tommy vinyl has been added to your basket includes free mp3 version of this album. Tommy original soundtrack recording 1975, gatefold cover. The whos tommy has been reissued in the past, but now the 1969 concept album has been updated to a deluxe edition, mastered by kevin gray, pressed at quality record pressings, and presented in its original lp configuration. Firsttime vinyl pressing of tommy 86s first darksynth offering. Various original soundtrack recording tommy the movie. Im happy with my uk track and simply vinyl versions. Set him up on your desk to inspire yourself to take a more dysfunctional approach to your afternoon sales pitch. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive.

Pete townshend, who wrote the original album for the who, says tommy is an attack on the hypocrisy of organized religion. Alligator records has announced an october 23 street date for method to my madness, the fiery and soulful new bluesrootsrock cd from sixtime blues music awardwinner tommy castro and his band, the painkillers. The who tommy the movie original soundtrack curious. Directed by ken russell, the film featured a starstudded ensemble cast, including the band members themselves most notably, lead. Eyesight for the blind the hawker do you think its alright. The tommy project, pete townshend and kit lamberts rock opera, remains a watershed moment in the history of rock music. Details about vinyl 12 inch record lp album the who tommy movie. The who catalogue of rare vinyl records, lps albums. Tommy the movie 1975 original soundtrack recording part 1 of 2.

The whos pioneering rock opera tommy requires no introduction. The broadway cast album of tommy called the whos tommy presumably to alert who fans that this really is the stage version of the groups 1969 rock opera and not some unrelated tommy is the best recording of peter townshends song cycle since the who did the original. The who tommy the movie original soundtrack pd29502 polydor records 1975 usa vinyl record lp album media. Tommy movie soundtrack 2 lp gatefold vinyl record pd 2 9502. A psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and, subsequently, the figurehead of a cult. Tommy original soundtrack recording 1975, vinyl discogs. A fun ugly christmas sweater parody inspired by the popular 90s movie tommy boy tags. The album was mostly composed by guitarist pete townshend, and is a rock opera that tells the story of tommy walker, a deaf, dumb and blind boy, including his experiences with life and his relationship with his family. It has been discussed and dissected as a unified project, a collection of rock songs, and a study into pete townshends spirit and psyche and it became a movie. The album was mostly composed by guitarist pete townshend, and is a rock opera that tells the story of tommy walker, a deaf, dumb and blind boy, including his experiences with life and his relationship with his family townshend came up with the. I saw the film when it came out and have the lp vinyl that is so it was great to see it all again and listen to the fantastic music. Vinyl 12 inch record lp album the who tommy movie soundtrack 1975 b.

Nandar pictures has released the tommy movie, a dark dramedy based on a true story. Classic, american cool style since 1985delivering a modern twist on tradition, reinventing the fashion icons of prep, nautical, sport and rocknroll for today. He eventually gains fame as a pinball champion, is billed as a messiah and. Soundtrack, classic rock, mod tracklist a1prologue 19453. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear and the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few. Tommy arrives again on vinyl from universal analog planet. With roger daltrey, annmargret, oliver reed, elton john. Ken russells adaptation of the whos rock opera tommy has always been greeted with skepticism, and years after its controversial release, it remains a polarizing experience, due to its sheer garishness no big surprise from russell and its bevy of guest stars. Track list overture its a boy 1921 amazing journey sparks the hawker eyesight to the blind christmas cousin kevin the acid queen underture do you think its alright. Tommy the movie 1975 remastered part 1 of 2 from original.

The who tommy lp, tommy bolin lp vinyl records, tv scoresoundtrack music lp vinyl records, t. I have fanatical standards for my records and therefore would only grade these as very good. The gatefold sleeve is in excellentas new condition, no noticeable storage wear, strong straight uncrushed spine, small dingcrease top right corner. Gatefold album jacket has disc wear and a fourinch spot of damage on the back.

Mastered by kevin gray and pressed on 180g vinyl at qrp. Sure, tommy boy might not be the brightest tool in the shed or the sharpest crayon in the box but he sure knows how to have a good time. Excellent booklet with the story of the making of the album plus, importantly, the libretto itself so you. The who tommy the movie soundtrack pd29502 1975 first. It had to be special, after all, this introductory foray. Tommy the movie 1975 original soundtrack recording part 2. Street smarts mean crumbling a bun in a very disturbing manner as you demonstrate to a waitress why youre horrible at your job in order to get sympathy wings. Based on a true story, the tommy movie sheds light on. Tommy original 1969 uk track 6 614 stereo 2lp with three way open out sleeve and picturelyric booklet limited edition no 56 this album has been owned by my wife and i since it was given to us by kit lambert of the who new in 1969 as a gift for the work my wife did working for the whos agency. It was released in the us on 17 may 1969 decca dxsw 7205, then as two cds mca. Tommy is a 1975 british operetta fantasy drama film based upon the who s 1969 rock opera album tommy about a psychosomatically deaf, mute, and blind boy who becomes a pinball champion and religious leader. The who tommy original soundtrack description label. We never lit candles, but when i first started collecting vinyl, tommy was the first album i bought.