On this day in music history: October 13, 1965 - My Generation, the third single by The Who is recorded. Written by Pete Townshend, it second UK hit single for the legendary rock band. Townshend will take inspiration from singer Mose Allisons song Young Man Blues. The songs crowning touch will be provided by singer Roger Daltrey stuttering like a one of the bands mod fans on speed. Produced by Shel Talmy, the band will record the song at IBC Studios in London. Recorded on three track tape, the final mono master will feature a second guitar part overdubbed by Townshend (direct to tape while being mixed) that features the songs trademark feedback. Released in the UK on November 5, 1965 (US release date is November 20, 1965), the song is an instant smash in their home country peaking at #2. Though it will only peak at #74 in the US, it will go on to be one of the most influential rock singles of all time. My Generation it is now part of the The Rock and Roll Hall of Fames 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, and is inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 1999. In 2002, My Generation will be mixed into true stereo for the first time from the original multi-track tape (though it is missing the additional guitar overdub from the mono mix), which has been the possession of Shel Talmy, appearing on the Deluxe Edition of The Whos My Generation album.
Posted on: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:00:16 +0000