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The Who Covers

Included in the Who Related Albums and Who Related Singles sections are various covers (other bands which "cover" songs of The Who / Who solo). Also included are songs which The Who / Who solo covered other artists.

This section gives you a taste of what some of these covers sound like. Click on the MP3 (less than 30 seconds) and check them out!


The Who / Who Solo Covered These Other Artist's Songs:

1940's

Begin The Beguine - 1940 Leslie "Hutch" Hutchinson song from his 1940 I've Got My Eyes On You 10" 78  MP3 Originally covered by Pete Townshend on his 1970 Meher Baba LP Happy Birthday  MP3. Note: The song was written by Cole Porter in 1935 and released by several artists prior to 1940. However, this version was amongst Meher Baba's favorite songs and he asked for this to be played at his funeral.

1950's

Eyesight To The Blind - 1951 Sonny Boy Williamson song from the 2013 Pete Townshend's Jukebox CD  MP3

Daddy Rolling Stone - 1953 Otis Blackwell song from the 2013 Pete Townshend's Jukebox CD MP3

I'm A Man - 1955 Bo Diddley song from his 1955 Bo Diddley 45 ("b" side)  MP3

Please, Please, Please - 1956 James Brown song from the 1956 Please, Please, Please 45  MP3

Hound Dog - 1956 Elvis Presley song from His 1956 Hound Dog 45 (covered by John Entwistle on Rigor Mortis Sets In)  MP3

Got Love If You Want It  - 1957 - Written and released by Slim Harpo. Pete Meaden rewrote the lyrics and I'm The Face was born. Commonly available on Slim Harpo Compilation CD collections  MP3

Blues / Young Man Blues - 1957 Mose Allison song from the 2013 Pete Townshend's Jukebox CD  MP3

Not Fade Away - 1957 Buddy Holly And The Crickets song from his Oh Boy! 45  MP3 John Entwistle's 1975 live version from his 1997 King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents CD  MP3

Summertime Blues - 1958 Eddie Cochran song from the 2013 Pete Townshend's Jukebox CD  MP3

Twist And Shout - 1959 The Isley Brothers song from the 1959 Twist And Shout 45  MP3

1960's

Eastern Journey - 1960 - Written and released by Tony Crombie on the Man From Interpol Soundtrack. Keith Moon reworked it and it became Cobwebs And Strange on A Quick One. Commonly available on the original Man From Interpol LPs (Rank label only) and the CD version of Man From Interpol  MP3

Shakin' All Over - 1960 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates from the 2013 Pete Townshend's Jukebox CD  MP3

Bald Headed Woman (pre-Shel Talmy Version) - 1960 Harry Belafonte from his 1960 Bald Headed Woman 45  MP3

I Don't Mind - 1961 James Brown from his 1961 Love Don't Love Nobody 45 ("b" side)  MP3

Shout & Shimmy - 1962 James Brown from his 1962 Shout & Shimmy 45  MP3

Here 'Tis - 1962 Bo Diddley from his 1962 Bo Diddley's A Twister LP  MP3 Compare to The High Numbers version  MP3

Road Runner - 1962 Bo Diddley from his 1962 Bo Diddley's A Twister LP  MP3 Compare to The Who version  MP3

Misery - 1963 - Released by The Dynamics. Pete Meaden rewrote the lyrics and Zoot Suit was born. Commonly available on the original USA Misery 45, and various CD collections  MP3

Mr. Bass Man - 1963 Johnny Cymbal song from his 1963 Mr. Bass Man 45 (covered by John Entwistle on Rigor Mortis Sets In)  MP3

Heat Wave - 1963 Martha & The Vandellas from their 1963 Heat Wave 45  MP3

Leaving Here - 1963 Eddie Holland from his 1963 Leaving Here 45  MP3

I Saw Her Standing There - 1963 The Beatles from their 1963 Beatles No. 1 45 (EP)  MP3

My Way - 1963 Eddie Cochran from his 1963 My Way 45  MP3

Dancing In The Street - 1964 Martha & The Vandellas from their Dancing in The Street  45  MP3

Louie - Go Home - 1964 Paul Revere & The Raiders 45 Louie - Go Home (The Who changed the title and lyrics to "Lubie (Come Back Home)")  MP3

Anytime You Want Me - 1964 Garnet Mimms song from his single, Anytime You Want Me (covered by The Who originally as the 1965 "b" side of Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere 45)  MP3

Don't Worry Baby - 1964 The Beach Boys song from their single, Don't Worry Baby (covered by Keith Moon in 1975 on his Don't Worry Baby 45 and on Two Sides Of The Moon)  MP3

There's A Heartache Following Me - 1964 Jim Reeves song from his single There's A Heartache Following Me  MP3 Covered by Pete Townshend in 1972 on his Who Came First LP  MP3. This was also one of Meher Baba's favorite songs. Note: The song was originally released in 1963 on a Jim Reeves' LP and then in 1964 as a single

Baby Don't You Do It - 1964 Mavin Gaye (written by Holland Dozier Holland) from his 1964 Baby Don't You Do It 45  MP3

Motoring - 1965 Martha & The Vandellas from their 1965 Nowhere To Run 45 ("b" side)  MP3

Man With Money - 1965 Everly Brothers from their 1965 Love Is Strange 45 ("b" side)  MP3

The Last Time - 1965 The Rolling Stones song from their single, The Last Time (covered by The Who originally as the 1967 The Last Time 45)  MP3

It's Not True - 1965 cover by The Untamed. From their 2001 Gimme Gimme Singles And Unreleased Rarities 1965-1966 CD  MP3

Walking The Dog - 1965 Rufus Thomas song originally performed by The Who and then covered by Roger Daltrey on his 1975 Ride A Rock Horse album. From Rufus' 2006 Walking The Dog CD  MP3

Barbara Ann - 1965 Beach Boys song from their 1965 Barbara Ann 45  MP3

Batman Theme - 1966 Neal Hefti song from his 1966 Batman Theme 45  MP3

Bucket "T" - 1966 Jan & Dean song from their 1966 Batman 45  MP3

Under My Thumb - 1966 song by The Rolling Stones covered by The Who in 1967. From their 1968 Japan Under My Thumb 45  MP3

Gimme Some Loving - 1966 The Spencer Davis Group song from their 1966 Gimme Some Loving 45 (covered by Roger Daltrey on the 12" single of Walking In My Sleep) MP3

Fire - 1968 Crazy World Of Arthur Brown song (Associate Producer, Pete Townshend) covered by The Who on the 1989 Pete Townshend Iron Man album. From their 1968 Fire 45  MP3

1970's

Take Me To The Pilot - 1970 Elton John song covered by The Who as part of their "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting" cover and included on the 1991 Two Rooms CD Box set  MP3 Compare to The Who version  MP3

Rock And Roll - 1972 Led Zeppelin song covered by Roger Daltrey for his 1991 Rock And Roll UK CD Single (and 12")  MP3 Roger Daltrey's version  MP3

You Put Something Better Inside Me - 1973 Stealers Wheel (Gerry Rafferty/Joe Egan) song covered by Roger Daltrey as the 1977 UK b side of One Of The Boys and later remixed on the 1982 LP Best Bits. From the 2004 Stealers Wheel CD  MP3

Avenging Annie - 1973 Andy Pratt song covered by Roger Daltrey for his One Of The Boys LP and USA single  MP3

Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting - 1973 Elton John song covered by The Who and included on the 1991 Two Rooms CD Box set  MP3 Compare to The Who version  MP3

Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - 1974 Elton John song covered by Roger Daltrey and included on the 1997 The Lost Boys Soundtrack  MP3 Compare to Roger's version  MP3

One Man Band - 1974 Leo Sayer song covered by Roger Daltrey and included on his 1973 Daltrey album  MP3 Compare to Roger's version  MP3

Move Over Ms. L - 1975 John Lennon song. From the 1975 Stand By Me 45 (Covered by Keith Moon on his 1975 Two Sides Of The Moon album  MP3

Come And Get Your Love - 1975. Russ Ballard wrote the song for Roger Daltrey (covered on Ride A Rock Horse), but never released it himself. He did perform it live at the Bottom Line in NY City, 1976  MP3

Say It Ain't So Joe - 1975. Murray Head song from his Say It Ain't So Joe 45 (covered by Roger Daltrey on his 1977 One Of The Boys album)  MP3

Till The Rivers All Run Dry - 1975. Don Williams song from his Till The Rivers All Run Dry 45 MP3 Covered by Pete Townshend on his 1977 Rough Mix LP  MP3 Outtake version  MP3 

Oceans Away - 1976 Phillip Goodhand-Tait song from his Oceans Away 45 (covered by Roger Daltrey on his 1975 Ride A Rock Horse MP3

Just A Dream Away - 1976 Russ Ballard song from his Winning album (covered by Roger Daltrey on McVicar MP3

Dear John - 1976 David Courtney song from his 2013 Midsummer Madness CD (recorded in 1976, but unreleased until 2013). Covered by Roger Daltrey as the "b" side of Written On The Wind  MP3 Roger's Version  MP3

Without Your Love - 1977 Billy Nicholls song from the Meher Baba album With Love (covered by Roger Daltrey on McVicar MP3

One Of The Boys - 1977 Steve Gibbons Band song performed live from their Caught In The Act (covered by Roger Daltrey on One Of The Boys MP3

Written On The Wind - 1978 Paul Korda song performed live from his Dancing In The Aisles (covered by Roger Daltrey on One Of The Boys MP3 Roger Daltrey's version  MP3

White City Lights - 1978 Billy Nicholls song from his 2005 Forever's No Time At All: The Anthology 1967-2004 CD (covered by Roger Daltrey on McVicar MP3

1980's

Bitter & Twisted - 1980 Steve Swindells song from his Fresh Blood album (covered by Roger Daltrey on McVicar MP3

Don't Wait On The Stairs - 1980 Steve Swindells song from his Fresh Blood album (covered by Roger Daltrey on his Parting Should Be Painless album)  MP3

Treachery - 1980 Steve Swindells song from his The Lost Albums 2011 CD (covered by Roger Daltrey on his Best Bits album)  MP3

Martyrs & Madmen - 1980 Steve Swindells song from his The Lost Albums 2011 CD (covered by Roger Daltrey on his Best Bits album)  MP3

Save It For Later - 1982 The Beat song from their 1982 Save It For Later 45 (covered by Pete Townshend on his Deep End Live! album)  MP3

Somebody Told Me - 1983 Eurythmics song from their Sweet Dreams album (covered by Roger Daltrey on his Parting Should Be Painless album)  MP3

Walking In My Sleep - 1983 Jack Green song from his Mystique album (covered by Roger Daltrey on his Parting Should Be Painless album)  MP3

Cargo - 1984 Axel Bauer French language song from his Cargo 12" (covered as "Take Me Home" by Roger Daltrey on his 1987 Can't Wait To See The Movie album)  MP3

Dream On - 1985 Russ Ballard song from his The Fire Still Burns Album (reworked and covered by Roger Daltrey as Hearts Of Fire on Can't Wait To See The Movie album)  MP3

I Want It All - 1989 Queen song from their 1989 I Want It All CD Single (EP)  MP3 Roger Daltrey's 1992 Live version from The 1993 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert Laser Disc  MP3

1990's

I Won't Be The One  - 1990 Billy Nicholls. Original version of Roger Daltrey's 1984, I Won't Be The One To Say Goodbye from his 1990 I Won't Be The One 12" 45  MP3

Boris The Spider - 1990 Pleasure Thieves cover from the Arachnophobia (various artists spider themes) CD MP3

Feel So Alive - 1991 Chesney Hawkes' song from the Buddy's Song. Roger Daltrey covered this song for a 1991 TV episode of "Midnight Caller". Chesney's version: MP3  Roger's version: MP3

2000's

Under A Raging Moon (Live) - 2011 John Parr song (written in 1985) for Roger Daltrey as a tribute to Keith Moon. This is John's live version from his Letter To America CD  MP3

Free Me (Live In The Studio) - 2023 Russ Ballard song (written in 1979) for Roger Daltrey for McVicar. This is Russ's live studio recreation from his Live From The Studio YouTube video  MP3


Other Artists Covered These Who / Who Solo Songs:

1960's

It Was You - 1964 - Written by Pete Townshend, released by The Naturals. Recorded by the band as The Detours and The Who, currently unreleased. This cover version is available only on various 45s of Look At Me Now/It Was You (A & B side may be reversed on different pressings)  MP3

It Was You (stereo remix) - 1964 - Stereo version of above  MP3

Bald Headed Woman - 1964 - Written by Shel Talmy, released by The Kinks. This version is from a 1965 France 45 of Bald Headed Woman/So Mystifying  MP3

Bald Headed Woman - 1964 - Written by Shel Talmy, released by The Sneekers (originally as the "b" side of "I Just Want To Sleep"). This version is from the 2017 Shel Talmy Anthology CD Making Time  MP3

Bald Headed Woman - 1965 - Written by Shel Talmy, released by The Hep Stars (pre-ABBA Band). Cool variation from The Who version. Available on a Sweden 45 of Bald Headed Woman/Lonesome Town  MP3

Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere - 1965 cover by Jaybird. From their 1965 Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere 45  MP3

It Was You - 1966 - Written by Pete Townshend, released by Chaos & Co. A bit different than the version recorded by The Naturals. This cover version is very rare and available on a rare Australia 45 of It Was You/Seven Golden Daffodils  MP3

It Was You (stereo remix) - 1966 - Stereo remix of above  MP3

It's Not True - 1966 cover by Larry's Rebels from their 1966 It's Not True 45  MP3

Join My Gang - 1966 - Written by Pete Townshend, released by Oscar (Paul Nicholas aka "Cousin Kevin" from the Tommy movie and Soundtrack). Unreleased by Pete, except for a live performance commonly found on bootleg copies of his 1974 Roundhouse concert. This version of Join My Gang can only be found on a very rare, UK 45  MP3

Join My Gang (stereo remix) - 1966 - Stereo version of above  MP3

Lazy Fat People - 1966 / 1967 - Written by Pete Townshend. The Barron Knights 45 version released in various countries as a 45 or EP only and fairly rare  MP3

Lazy Fat People (stereo remix) - 1966 - Stereo version of above  MP3

So Sad About US - 1966 cover by The Merseys from their 1966 So Sad About Us 45  MP3

I Can't Explain - 1966 cover by The Napoleonic Wars from their 1966 I Can't Explain 45  MP3

Circles - 1966 cover by Les Fleur De Lys from their 1966 Les Fleur De Lys 45 (EP)  MP3

Nuestra Generacion (My Generation) - 1966 cover (in Spanish) by Lone Star from their 1966 Lone Star 45 (EP)  MP3

Substitute - 1966 cover by Short 66 from their 1966 Another Man 45 ("b" side)  MP3

My Generation  - 1966 cover by Top Six from their 1966 Top Six 45 (EP)  MP3

Moja Generacija (My Generation) - 1966 cover by Zlatni Akordi from their 1966 Moja Generacija 45 (EP)  MP3

The Kids Are Alright - 1966 cover by The Legend from their 1966 The Kids Are Alright 45  MP3

Ne T'en Fais Pas Pour Ronnie (A Legal Matter)  - 1966 cover (In French) by Ronnie Bird from his 1966 Chante 45 ("b" side)  MP3

Happy Jack  - 1966 cover (In German) by Willi Nolte from his 1966 Happy Jack 45  MP3

Boris The Spider  - 1966 cover by The Kords from their 1966 Boris The Spider 45  MP3

It's Alright - 1966 rework of The Kids Are Alright by Rocking Vickers (Lemmy from Motorhead) from their 1995 The Complete Rocking Vickers Collection CD  MP3

The Kids Are Alright - 1966 cover by Annabee-Nox. Most commonly found on the 1994 Swedish The Who Covers CD  MP3

My Generation (Instrumental) - 1966 Manfred Mann cover from their 1966 Instrumental Asylum 45 (EP)  MP3

My Generation - 1966 Roadhogs cover from their 1966 My Generation 45  MP3

A Legal Matter - 1966 Casey Jones And The Governors cover from their 1966 Little Girl 45  MP3

Out In The Street - 1966 Peter Belli & Les Rivals cover from their 1966 Out In The Street 45  MP3

Substitute - 1966 Rain cover from their 1966 Hear You Cry 45  MP3

Con Quella Voce (I Can't Explain) - 1966 Gli Uragani Italian language cover from the 2021 Who Sings Who By 60's Garage Bands CD  MP3

Giusto O No (Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere) - 1966 Gli Uragani Italian language cover from the 2021 Who Sings Who By 60's Garage Bands CD  MP3

Out In The Street - 1966 Count Five cover from the 2021 Who Sings Who By 60's Garage Bands CD  MP3

Bald Headed Woman - 1966 Jay Jays cover from their 1966 Bald Headed Woman 45  MP3

Bald Headed Woman - 1966 The Mugwumps cover from their 1966 Bald Headed Woman 45  MP3

My Generation - 1966 The Rovin' Kind cover from their 1966 My Generation 45  MP3

My Generation - 1966 The Street Corners cover from their 1966 My Generation 45  MP3

Das Kannst Du Mit Mir Nicht Machen (A Legal Matter)  - 1966 The Loving Hearts German language cover from their 1966 Das Kannst Du Mit Mir Nicht Machen (A Legal Matter) 45  MP3

My Generation - 1966 The Coachman cover from their 1966 My Generation 45  MP3

Bald Headed Woman - 1967 The Sot Weed Factor cover from their 1967 Bald Headed Woman 45  MP3

Tu Non Sai (The Kids Are Alright) - 1967 I Cuccioli Italian language cover from the 2021 Who Sings Who By 60's Garage Bands CD  MP3

Frere Jacques (Happy Jack)  - 1967 French language cover by Lauris. From their 1967 Faut Nous Separer 45  MP3

Happy Jack  - 1967 cover by Los In. From their 1967 Happy Jack 45  MP3

Sad 'Bout Us - 1967 Blue cover from their 1966 Sad 'Bout Us 45  MP3

Je Suis Las (La La La Lies) - 1967 French language cover by Les Mersey's from their 1967 Je Suis Las 45  MP3

Happy Jack - 1967 cover by The Beat Kings from their 1967 I'm A Believer 45 (EP)  MP3

Un Autre Ami  (The Kids Are Alright) - 1967 cover (In French) by Les Tallmud from their 1967 Avoir Raison 45  MP3

Boris The Spider - 1967 cover by Joey Covington from his 1967 Boris The Spider 45  MP3

My Generation - 1967 cover by The Stumps from their 1967 Think Of The Good Times/My Generation 45  MP3

I Can See For Miles - 1967 cover by Mike Landers from his 1967 I Can See For Miles 33 1/3  MP3

Ivor The Engine Driver  - 1967 cover by Ray Brown from his 1967 Ivor The Engine Driver 45  MP3

So Sad About Us - 1967 cover by Mascots from their 1967 So Sad About Us 45  MP3

Pictures Of Lily - 1967 cover by The High Tops from their 1967 The High Tops - The Beat Kings 45 (EP)  MP3

Sano Ti (It's Not True) - 1967 cover (In Yugoslav) by Zlatni Decaci from their 1967 Zlatni Decaci 45 (EP)  MP3

Magic Bus - 1967 cover by The Pudding (released prior to The Who's version) from their 1967 The Magic Bus 45  MP3

Petit Jacques (Happy Jack) - 1967 cover by Modern Mome Quartet (In French) from their 1967 Petit Jacques 45  MP3

The Kids Are Alright - 1967 cover by The Explosive Mind from their 1967 The Kids Are Alright 45  MP3

I'm A Boy - 1967 cover by The Greek Fountains from their 1967 I'm A Boy 45  MP3

Jack El Feliz (Happy Jack) - 1967 cover (In Spanish) by Mayte Gaos from their 1967 Jack El Feliz 45  MP3

La La La Lies - 1967 cover by Ray Woolf And The Avengers 2012 Little Things That Happen 45  MP3

Je T'Attends (I Need You) - 1968 cover (In French) by Les Seeters from their 1968 C'Etait Toi 45  MP3 (mono)  MP3 (stereo)

I Can't Reach You - 1968 The Cherokee cover from their 1966 I Can't Reach You 45  MP3

Llamame Relampago (Call Me Lightning) - 1968 Los Walker cover from their 1966 Llamame Relampago 33 1/3 7"  MP3

Dis-Moi Son Nom (Call Me Lightning) - 1968 cover (In French) by Les Gants Blancs from their 1968 Dis-Moi Son Nom 45  MP3

Belle De Loin (Call Me Lightning) - 1968 cover (In French) by Ron & Mac from their 1968 Sha La La La Li 45  MP3

I Can See For Miles - 1968 cover by Lord Sitar on their 1999 Lord Sitar CD (reissue of 1968 LP)  MP3

My Generation - 1968 cover by The Human Beinz on their 1968 Pied Piper 45  MP3

Circles (Instant Party) - 1969 cover by The Chesmann Square on their 1969 Circles (Instant Party) 45  MP3

1970's

We're Not Gonna Take It (See Me, Feel Me) - 1970 cover by Jennifer Warnes from her 1970 We're Not Gonna Take It 45  MP3

Overture From Tommy - 1970 cover by The Assembled Multitude from their 1970 Overture From Tommy 45  MP3

Overture From Tommy - 1970 Calypso cover by Joey Lewis And His Orchestra from their 1970 Overture From Tommy 45  MP3

Amazing Journey - 1970 cover by Columbus Discovery from their 1970 Amazing Journey 45  MP3

Le Sorcier Du Flipper (Pinball Wizard) - 1971 cover (In French) by Richard Anthony from his 1971 Victoire Je T'Aime 45  MP3  

Amazing Journey - 1971 cover by Joe Renzetti & Tony Luisi. Only found on their 1971 Electric Tommy LP  MP3

Christmas - 1971 cover by Joe Renzetti & Tony Luisi. Only found on their 1971 Electric Tommy LP  MP3

Go The The Mirror Boy - 1971 cover by Joe Renzetti & Tony Luisi. Only found on their 1971 Electric Tommy LP  MP3

Pinball Wizard - 1973 cover by Michael Omartian from his 1973 Pinball Wizard 45  MP3

Pinball Wizard/See Me, Feel Me - 1973 cover by The New Seekers from their 1973 Pinball Wizard/See Me, Feel Me 45  MP3  

Long Live Rock - 1973 cover by Billy Fury from the 1973 That'll Be The Day (Soundtrack) LP  MP3

Amazing Journey - 1973 Bruce Baxter cover from Extraits De L'Opera-Rock Tommy (Extracts From The Rock Opera Tommy) LP  MP3

Substitute - 1974 Skin cover from the "b" side of their Trucking Song 45  MP3

My Generation (Live) - 1976 cover by Patti Smith from their 1976 Gloria 12"  MP3  

I Can't Explain - 1976 cover by Rex from his 1976 Trouble 45  MP3  

Crazy Like A Fox - 1976 cover of Keith Moon's song by Sparkle from their 1976 Crazy Like A Fox 45  MP3  

Pinball Wizard - 1977 cover by Telephone Bill & The Smooth Operators from their 1977 Crusin' 45  MP3  

Boris The Spider - 1978 cover by Spitballs from their 1978 Telstar 45  MP3  

Baba O'Riley - 1978 cover by Bethnal from their 1978 Don't Do It 45 (EP)  MP3  

Here Comes Summer I Can't Explain - 1978 cover by Child (odd merge of 2 songs) from their 1978 Here Comes Summer I Can't Explain 45  MP3  

The Kids Are Alright - 1978 cover by The Pleasers from their 1978 The Kids Are Alright 45  MP3  

I'm A Boy - 1978 cover by Cyanide from their 1978 I'm A Boy 45  MP3  

My Baby Gives It Away - 1978 cover by Mike Moran from his 1978 My Baby Gives It Away 45  MP3  

Whiskey Man - 1978 cover by The Softies from their 1978 Killing Time 45 (EP)  MP3  

Early Morning Cold Taxi - 1978 cover by The Low Numbers from their 1978 Twist Again With The Low Numbers LP  MP3  

I Saw Yah - 1978 cover by The Low Numbers from their 1978 Twist Again With The Low Numbers LP  MP3 (Tribute to "Happy Jack") 

Come And Get Your Love - 1978 cover by the Pointer Sisters from their 1978 Energy CD  MP3  

My Generation - 1978 cover by The Speedtwins from their 1978 My Generation 45  MP3  

Come And Get Your Love - 1979 cover by Long John Baldry from his 1979 Come And Get Your Love 45  MP3  

Squeeze Box - 1979 cover by Freddy Fender from his 1979 Squeeze Box 45  MP3  

1980's

So Sad About Us - 1980 cover by Shaun Cassidy from his 1980 So Sad About Us 45  MP3  

I Can't Explain - 1980 cover by 4" Be 2" from their 1980 Frustration 45  MP3  

Substitute - 1980 "I try walking forward..." alternate lyrics cover by The Xtreems from their 1980 Substitute 45  MP3  

Come On And Get Your Love - 1980 cover by Donald Lautrec from his 1980 Come On And Get Your Love 12" 33 1/3 (Promo)  MP3  

Can't Explain - 1980 cover by Elton Motello from his 1980 Can't Explain 12" 33 1/3 (Promo)  MP3  

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde - 1980 cover by Klingons from their 1980 Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde 45  MP3  Note: Remixed to bring the vocals up (5db) since they were buried in the mix.

Nothing Is Everything (Let's See Action) - 1981 cover by Andi Ostrowe from her 1981 Chinese Chance 45  MP3   

Disguises - 1981 cover by The Jam from the b side of their Funeral Pyre single  MP3

I'm Free - 1982 cover by Phantoms from the b side of their In The Night 45  MP3

Squeeze Box - 1983 cover by Laura Branigan from her Solitaire 12" single  MP3

Love On The Air - 1984 David Gilmour music with lyrics written by Pete Townshend from David's About Face album  MP3

All Lovers Are Deranged - 1984 David Gilmour music with lyrics written by Pete Townshend from David's About Face album. (Pete later released his version on Scoop 3)  MP3

Substitute  - 1984 cover by Great White from their 1984 Substitute 45  MP3  

Circles  - 1985 cover by The Subtones from their 1985 Such A Pain 45 ("b" side)  MP3  

My Generation  - 1987 cover by The MGB from their 1987 My Generation 45  MP3  

A Legal Matter  - 1987 cover by Zero De Conduite from their 1987 Amadeus 45  MP3  

The Seeker - 1988 cover by The Smithereens from their 1988 Only A Memory 45 ("b" side)  MP3  

Boris The Spider - 1988 cover by MFD from their 1988 Boris The Spider 45  MP3  

The Real Me - 1989 cover by Wasp from their 1989 The Real Me CD Single (Promo)  MP3  

1990's

Substitute  - 1990 cover (in Italian) by Statuto from their 1990 Ci Sei Tu 45  MP3  

The Kids Are Alright - 1990 cover (in Italian) by Statuto from their 1990 Ci Sei Tu 45  MP3  

Pinball Wizard - 1990 cover by Chocolate Elephants from their 1990 Pinball Wizard 12" (EP)  MP3

Pinball Wizard (Orr-Some Mix) - 1990 cover by Chocolate Elephants from their 1990 Pinball Wizard 12" (EP)  MP3

Boris L'Araignee (Boris The Spider) - 1990 French language cover by Tobo from their 1990 Drole De Voyage 45  MP3 (Also as the "A" side on their 1991 release with the "Boris" artwork)

Boris The Spider - 1990 cover by The Accused their 1990 Grinning Like An Undertaker cassette  MP3

So Sad About Us  - 1992 cover by The Breeders from their 1992 Do You Love Me Now? 45 (EP)  MP3  

Armenia City In The Sky (Live)  - 1992 cover by Sugar from their 1992 A Good Idea 12" (EP) (Promo)  MP3  

I Can See For Miles  - 1992 cover by Navigator from their 1992 I Can See For Miles 12"  MP3

Boris The Spider - 1992 cover by The Blue Up? from their 1992 Cake And Eat It CD  MP3

Boris The Spider - 1992 instrumental cover by Tom Constanten from his 1992 Nightfall Of Diamonds CD  MP3

Doctor Doctor - 1992 cover by Poison Idea from their 1992 Blank Blackout Vacant CD  MP3

Pictures Of Lily - 1993 cover by Ian McLagan And The Bump. Featured on the Who Covers Who album  MP3

Substitute - 1993 cover by The Ramones from their 1993 Substitute CD Single (Promo)  MP3

My Ken-L-Ration - 1993 cover (of "My Generation") by Flying Saucers from their 1993 Don't Crowd Me 45  MP3

Won't Get Fooled Again - 1993 live studio cover of "Won't Get Fooled Again" by Van Halen from their 1993 Won't Get Fooled Again CD Single (Promo)  MP3 Drum solo & scream  MP3

I Can't Explain - 1994 cover by The Spin Doctors from their 1994 You Let Your Heart Go Too Fast CD Single (EP)  MP3

See Me, Feel Me - 1994 cover by Various Artists from the 1994 Tommy In Seven Minutes 45  MP3

In The City - 1994 cover by Swervedriver. Included in the 2008 Who Covers Who <Various Artists> CD  MP3

Boris The Spider - 1994 heavy metal cover by Dirtclodfight. Included in their Boris The Spider 331/3 7" (EP)  MP3

Boris The Spider - 1995 cover by West End. Included in their The Game They Play 331/3 7" (EP)  MP3

The Real Me (Live) - 1995 cover by Phish featured on their 2002 Live Phish 14 10.31.95 CD  MP3

Girl's Eyes - 1996 cover by Fastbacks from their New Mansions In Sound CD  MP3

I'm A Boy - 1996 cover by Fluffy from their 1996 Nothing CD Single  MP3

See Me, Feel Me - 1996 cover by Paul LeKakis from his 1996 See Me, Feel Me 12" Single (Promo)  MP3

The Kids Are Alright - 1996 cover by Hi-Standard from their 1996 The Kids Are Alright 45 (EP)  MP3

Boris The Spider - 1996 cover by ? from their 1996 Strange Hobby CD  MP3

Heaven And Hell - 1996 cover by Motorpsycho from their 1996 Manmower 10" (EP)  MP3

Magic Bus - 1997 cover by Swervedriver from their 1997 Magic Bus CD Single  MP3

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde - 1997 cover by Dollface from their Whodunit album  MP3

Disguises - 1997 cover by Of Montreal. Included  in the 2008 Who Covers Who <Various Artists> CD  MP3

Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere - 1998 cover by Flick from their The End 45  MP3 (Produced by Shel Talmy)

2000's

The Seeker - 2000 cover by Zen Guerilla from their The Seeker 45  MP3

Cousin Kevin  - 2000 cover by Ye Old English from their Tommy: A Rock Steady Opera CD  MP3

Acid Queen - 2000 cover by Ye Old English from their Tommy: A Rock Steady Opera CD  MP3

I'm Free - 2000 cover by Ye Old English from their Tommy: A Rock Steady Opera CD MP3

Let My Love Open The Door - 2000 cover by Sherie Rene Scott from her Men I've Had CD MP3

Squeeze Box - 2000 cover by Sherie Rene Scott from her Men I've Had CD MP3

Bargain - 2000 cover by Sherie Rene Scott from her Men I've Had CD MP3

Pictures Of Lily - 2001 cover by David Bowie from his 2001 Substitute: The Songs Of The Who CD Single (Promo)  MP3

Circles - 2001 cover by Paul Weller from the 2001 Substitute: The Songs Of The Who CD Single (Promo)  MP3

Boris The Spider - 2001 cover by Le Forte Four from the 2001 Boris The Spider 7"/CD Single  MP3

Ma Generation (My Generation) - 2001 French language cover by Chapeaumelon from their 2001 Chapeaumelon CD  MP3

Squeeze Box - 2002 cover by McBride & The Ride from their 2002 Squeeze Box CD Single (Promo)  MP3

Baba O'Riley - 2002 cover by Witcher, West & Ball from their Pickin' On The Who CD  MP3

Behind Blue Eyes - 2002 cover by Witcher, West & Ball from their Pickin' On The Who CD  MP3

Squeeze Box  - 2002 cover by Witcher, West & Ball from their Pickin' On The Who CD  MP3

Peppermint Lump  - 2002 cover by Frisbie from The Stiff Generation CD  MP3

My Generation  - 2002 cover by Oasis from their Little By Little CD Single (EP) (Promo)  MP3

Blue Red & Grey  - 2003 cover by Michael Weston King from his A Decent Man CD  MP3

The Seeker  - 2004 cover by Rush from their Feedback CD  MP3

Athena - 2004 cover by Grandfabric from the Who's Not Forgotten: FDR's Tribute To The Who CD  MP3

Heaven And Hell - 2004 cover by Photon Band from the Who's Not Forgotten: FDR's Tribute To The Who CD MP3

Boris The Spider - 2004 cover by J Horndog from the Who's Not Forgotten: FDR's Tribute To The Who CD MP3

Glow Girl - 2004 cover by Bigger Lovers from the Who's Not Forgotten: FDR's Tribute To The Who CD MP3

Rael - 2005 cover by Petra Haden from her Petra Haden Sings The Who Sell Out  MP3

A Quick One While He's Away - 2005 cover by The Buff Medways from their 2005 Medway Wheelers 45  MP3

My Degeneration - 2005 cover by The Eyes from their 2005 These Are The Eyes 45 (EP)  MP3 (Not really a true cover, but rather a different song, with "cover" elements)

Heaven And Hell - 2005 cover by Bassholes from their 2005 Bassholes CD  MP3

My Wife - 2005 cover by Traildraggers from their 2005 Skeptictank CD  MP3

Boris The Spider - 2005 cover by Ken from their 2005 I Am Thief CD  MP3

Baba O'Riley - 2006 cover by iLS from their 2006 iLS vs. The Who - Baba O'Riley CD Single (Promo)  MP3

The Kids Are Alright - 2006 cover by Mathew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs from their 2006 Under The Covers, Vol. 1 CD  MP3

I Was A Boy (I'm A Boy) - 2006 cover by The How. A alternate lyric version of "I'm A Boy" from their 2006 I Was A Boy 45  MP3

I've Been Away - 2006 cover by Bargain Music. From their 2006  American Born CD  MP3  The principal band member, Josh Fischel's 2014 live cover  MP3

Love Reign O'er Me - 2007 cover by Pearl Jam from their 2007 Love Reign O'er Me 45  MP3

Squeeze Box - 2007 cover by Poison from their 2007 Poison'd! CD  MP3

My Generation - 2008 cover by The Zimmers from their 2008 My Generation CD Single  MP3

Mary Ann With The Shaky Hands - 2008 cover by Mod Time from their 2008 De Sol A Sol 45 (EP)  MP3

Baba O'Riley - 2008 cover by The Cube Guys from their 2008 Baba O'Riley CD Single (Promo)  MP3

Won't Get Fooled Again - 2008 cover by Richie Havens. This version is from his Won't Get Fooled Again CD Single (Promo)  MP3

Join Together - 2008 cover by Tony Stevens Slow Ride from their Join Together CD  MP3

Thinking It Over - 2008 cover by Neil Hamburger from his Neil Hamburger Sings Country Winners CD  MP3

Go The The Mirror - 2009 cover by The Smithereens from their Tommy CD  MP3

Sensation - 2009 cover by The Smithereens from their Tommy CD  MP3

We're Not Gonna Take It - 2009 cover by The Smithereens from their Tommy CD  MP3

My Wife - 2009 cover by The Montgomerys from their Walkie Talkie CD  MP3

2010's

Heaven And Hell - 2010 cover by Three Hour Tour from their Looking For Tomorrow CD  MP3

Boris The Spider - 2010 cover by The Monkey Bunch from their Power To The Little People CD  MP3

Boris The Spider - 2010 cover by The Rubinoos from their Biff Boff Boing! CD  MP3

I Can't Explain - 2011 (originally released in 1966) cover by Oscar & The Majestics from their Baby Under My Skin / I Can't Explain 45  MP3

Boris The Spider - 2011 instrumental cover by Bunky Moon from their Schtuff We Like CD  MP3

Peg Leg Peggy - 2011 cover by Malcolm Tent from his Feel The Power CD  MP3

The Following Sample Tracks Are From The New Sell Out - 2012 USA Download-Only from Futureman Records (Various Artists)

     Armenia City In The Sky - 2012 cover by Paranoid Lovesick  MP3

     Mary Ann With The Shaky Hand - 2012 cover by The Phenomenal Cats  MP3 

     Odorono - 2012 cover by The Atomic Numbers  MP3  

     I Can See For Miles - 2012 cover by The Shazam  MP3   

     Medac - 2012 cover by Brendan Benson  MP3   

     Silas Stingy - 2012 cover by Zumpano  MP3   

     Sunrise - 2012 cover by Willey Wisely  MP3   

     Rael 1 - 2012 cover by Myracle Brah  MP3   

     Great Shakes - 2012 cover by The Magic Christians  MP3    

     Glittering Girl - 2012 cover by The Flashing Lights  MP3   

     Melancholia - 2012 cover by The Grip Weeds  MP3   

     John Mason Cars - 2012 cover by The Jelly Bricks  MP3   

     Jaguar - 2012 cover by Buzzed Meg  MP3   

     Someone's Coming - 2012 cover by Pearlfishers  MP3

     Early Morning Cold Taxi - 2012 cover by SWAG  MP3   

     Girl's Eyes - 2012 cover by The Breetles  MP3    

     Glow Girl - 2012 cover by The Vandalias  MP3   

     Doctor Doctor - 2012 cover by Brendan Benson  MP3 

     Track Records - 2012 cover by The Vandalias  MP3      

Viaje Asombroso  (Amazing Journey) - 2012 heavy metal cover by Baron Rojo from their Tommy Baron CD  MP3

El Primo Kevin (Cousin Kevin) - 2012 heavy metal cover by Baron Rojo from their Tommy Baron CD  MP3

El Rey Del Pinball (Pinball Wizard) - 2012 heavy metal cover by Baron Rojo from their Tommy Baron CD  MP3

Libre Soy (I'm Free) - 2012 heavy metal cover by Baron Rojo from their Tommy Baron CD  MP3

No Lo Aceptaremos (See Me, Feel Me) - 2012 heavy metal cover by Baron Rojo from their Tommy Baron CD  MP3

A Legal Matter - 2014 (originally released in 1967) cover by The Litter from their Action Woman 45  MP3

1921 - 2015 cover by The Hillbenders' from their Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry CD  MP3

Mi Traje Nuevo (Zoot Suit) - 2015 Spanish language cover by Los Moustros from their single Del Espacio Exterior 45  MP3

Let My Love Open The Door - 2015 cover by Natalie Imbruglia from her Male CD  MP3

My Generation - 2015 cover by Hollywood Vampires (Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, et al) from their Hollywood Vampires CD  MP3

Boris The Spider - 2017 cover by Claypool Lennon Delirium from their Lime And Limpid Green 10" 331/3 Single (EP)  MP3

I'm A Boy - 2017 cover by Lys Guillorn & Her Band I'm A Boy CD Single (EP)  MP3

Sunrise - 2018 cover by The Fernweh from their Sunrise CD Single (Promo)  MP3

My Generation - 2018 cover by Boehse Onkelz from their My Generation 45 "b" side  MP3

The Seeker - 2018 cover by Buffalo Tom from his/their Only Living Boy In New York 45 "b" side  MP3

Heaven And Hell - 2019 cover by Blood Ceremony from their Lolly Willows 45 "b" side  MP3

I Can't Explain (Live) - 2020 release of July 13, 1983 Montreal, Canada cover by David Bowie from the UK I Can't Explain 45 (which features The Who on the "b" side)  MP3

Pinball Wizard - 2020 cover by Herbert Vianna from his Pinball Wizard iTunes download  MP3

The Following Sample Tracks Are From Jem Celebrates Pete Townshend - 2022 USA CD (Various Artists)

     Baba O'Riley - 2022 cover by Lisa Mychols & Super 8  MP3

     Let My Love Open The Door - 2022 cover by The Midnight Callers  MP3

     I Can't Explain - 2022 cover by Lisa Mychols & Super 8  MP3

     The Kids Are Alright - 2022 cover by Jonathan Pushkar  MP3

     So Sad About Us - 2022 cover by The Gold Needles  MP3

     A Quick One While He's Away (incorrectly titled, "A Quick One") - 2022 cover by The Grip Weeds  MP3

     Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand - 2022 cover by The Anderson Counsil  MP3

     Let's See Action - 2022 cover by Richard Barone  MP3

     The Good's Gone - 2022 cover by The Gold Needles  MP3

     Substitute (incorrectly titled, "Subtifool") - 2022 cover by The Airport 77s  MP3

Whiskey Man - 2022 cover by Why Bother? from their There Are Such Things cassette  MP3

The Following Sample Tracks Are From Sing Wistle Tunes: Tribute To John Entwistle - ExNorwegian covers of John Entwistle solo and Who songs - 2024 USA Download & CD

     My Size 

     905

     Apron Strings

     It's Your Turn

     Cousin Kevin

     Fiddle About

     Peg Leg Peggy

     Whiskey Man

     My Wife

     What Are We Doing Here?

     When I Was A Boy

     The Window Shopper

     Borris The Spider

     Talk Dirty

     Doctor Doctor    

     I Wonder

     I Believe In Everything

 

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