![]() ![]() Rod Stewart was originally to sing Roger Daltrey’s main role but as Pete Townshend and Daltrey became more involved, Stewart’s role was reduced to singing this song. With the support of the mighty Tower of Power horn. Pinball Wizard (Remastered / From Tommy Original Motion Picture. 'The Bitch Is Back' (1974) 'The Bitch Is Back' kicked off John's eighth studio album, Caribou, and has long been a staple of his live shows. He stands like a statue, becomes part of the machine. Pinball Wizard is a song written by Pete Townshend and performed by the English rock band the Who, and featured on their 1969 rock opera album Tommy. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Rod Stewart singing Pinball Wizard from the 1972 album by the London Symphony Orchestra, performing arrangements by Wil Malone of The Who’s 1969 album Tommy. Elton John - Pinball Wizard - DJM Records - 2043 008. any amusement hall That deaf, dumb, blind boy, Sure plays a mean pinball. The Who’s version is on our Spotify playlist Bang a Gong – the 60sĮlton John’s version is on our Spotify playlist Bang a Gong – the 70sĪfter you’ve listened to these songs, click HERE to pick another one! WHICH VERSION TO YOU PREFER? CLICK TO COMMENT The lyrics are written from the perspective of a pinball champion, called “Local Lad” in the Tommy libretto book, astounded by the skills of the opera’s eponymous main character, Tommy Walker: “He ain’t got no distractions / Can’t hear those buzzers and bells / Don’t see lights a flashin’ / Plays by sense of smell / Always gets a replay / Never seen him fall / That deaf dumb and blind kid / Sure plays a mean pin ball.”, and “I thought I was the Bally table king, but I just handed my pinball crown to him”. He cant beat me now, Ive always been the champ. That deaf, dumb, blind boy, Sure plays a mean pinball. Always has a replay, n never tilts at all. Dont see lights-a-flashin, He plays by a sense of smell. Pinball Wizard was written by Pete Townshend and performed by the English rock band The Who, featured on their 1969 rock opera album Tommy.Įlton John’s performance was in Ken Russell’s 1975 film adaptation of Tommy. What makes him so good Well, he aint got no distractions, Cant hear no buzzers and bells. ![]()
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