Pete from Gatwick, EnglandMcfly have released a cover version of pinball wizard, I downloaded it to compare to the who version and i was quite dissapointed with it.Stephen from Claymont, DeElton John took thr rock n roll out oof it though.As far as Elton's version goes, while I think his version of "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" surpassed the Beatles' version, when it comes to "Pinball Wizard," I prefer the original. It is one of the major anthems for those of us who came of age in the 70's. But perhaps someone could offer a disagreement with me. I would think more in terms of the chord progressions in songs like "25 or 6 to 4" or "All Along the Watchtower," where a chord progression that has a melody of its own is established and then continues to be played under the melody of the song. I don't think "Pinball Wizard's" chord progression would qualify as a riff since it is just a typical chord progression that goes along with the melody of the song. A couple of good examples would be the guitar intro on the Rolling Stones' "I Can't Get No Satisfaction" and the guitar/bass combo that runs throughout Iron Butterfly's "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida." However, the technical definition of the term would also include a chord progression. Secondly, I think "riff" (in rock music usage) is a term usually used to refer to a recurring lead guitar part that runs under the melody of a song. The song is literally about a deaf, dumb, and blind kid becoming the best pinball player in the world. Mark from Mchenry, IlFirst all, anyone who sees this song as being about drugs or sexuality has probably never played pinball.Tim from Philadelphia, Pathe ultimate classic rock song.Bobby from Sydney, Australiaexellent guitar classic beat AWSOME CLASSIC!.E-man from Pittsburgh, Padoes anyone know who wrote the additional lyrics for elton's version in the movie and did The Who ever play that version?.My favourite band is the Beatles and the Who remind me a lot of them for some reason. you should hear what Keith Moon had to say about it. Rachel from Cleveland, OhLove this song.However, when the electric guitar starts, you've got one of the greatest "hooks" in R&R history! I can't really think of it as a riff because almost anyone who plays the guitar can play it. Jim from Woodridge, IlI keep reading about the opening "guitar riff".Now the "'oo" is definitely my favorite band. ![]() This song is the whole reason I first picked up Ultimate Collection. I think I read somewhere the song actually mimics the sound of a pinball table, to some degree. John Entwistle is my all time favorite bassist. Andy from Columbus, OhYeah, the bass part is wicked sweet, too.Scott from Boston, MaHow is Amazing Journey/Sparks not on this website?.$!n3d from $!n3d, AfghanistanShana from Canada, you are correct, he sings deaf, dumb and !¿¡BLACK!?¡ kid.I couldn't eat baked beans for years after seeing it. Andy from Dallastown, TnBoth The Who's and Elton's versions of the song are excellent.Brandon from Washougal, WaWatching a doc about "The Who" if you watch Keith Moon play the drums he IS "The Pinball Wizard".Matt from Houston, TxHe says"deaf,dumb,blind kid".you people make me paranoid.I have The Who live at Kilburn '77, and it clearly shows him doing this. Tara from Petoskey, MiIt is actually John Entwistle that plays that first lick of what many think is the electric guitar.Emily from Around Chicago, IlThis song is ok.I didn't like them at the superbowl this year though.Ryan from Anahola, HiKeith Moon is one hell of a drummer.The lyrics are clever and he completely nails the sound of a pinball machine with his strumming. Uzername from Ny, NyI love this song, can't believe Pete didn't like it.Barry from Sauquoit, NyOn October 6th 1973, the New Seekers performed "Pinball Wizard/See Me, Feel Me" on the ABC-TV program 'American Bandstand'.Įight months earlier on February 18th, 1973 it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #87 and on April 29th, 1973 it peaked at #29.If this should be on the list, it should be "Songs the songwriter doesn't like." or "Songs the artist doesn't like." This should only be on here if Roger didn't like it. Roger Daltrey is the lead singer, and he did lead vocals on the song. Pete isn't the lead singer, he's the songwriter. Pete Townshend was the one who didn't like it. ChloeThis shouldn't be on the "Songs the singer doesn't like category".
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